Michelle Goodwin Weddings (2024)

04/09/2023

Balancing life's demands can be a real juggling act. Right now, I'm here holding my sick baby, and my heart is torn between family and work. Most days, I squeeze in my wedding work during his naps and after he is down for the night.

But tonight, my son needs me as we face his first fever together. We're both exhausted and achy, and even though I have work waiting, it'll have to wait a bit longer. We're snuggling, comforting, and healing each other 💕

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Photos by Beautiful head table design by yours truly, featuring florals from Petal & Vow, rentals from , and of course the gorgeous backdrop of the Okanagan looking from

01/09/2023

🕒 Your dream wedding timeline, curated to perfection!

Our wedding timeline building service is just one of the many benefits we bring to your special day. Within 30 days of your wedding, we embark on crafting a custom, detailed timeline that captures the essence of your celebration. Why 30 days? Because we know that life moves fast, and lots can change in the months leading up to your wedding! Perfecting a wedding timeline is an art, and we try to avoid having several different versions. The closer we are to the day, the more details we will have locked in, leaving less room for error.

We understand that every detail matters, so we're here to help you fit everything in. From getting ready in the wee hours of the morning all the way to dancing the night away, and everything in between! With our expertise, we consider many factors behind the scenes. Venue access times, weather setbacks, set up mishaps, and seamlessly coordinating with other wedding pros are just some of the logistics we consider. This leads to planning your First Look, commencing your ceremony, ensuring enough time is allotted for photos, but also allowing "free-time" with your guests, managing speeches and the on-time service of a piping-hot dinner, coordinating sunset photos, and keeping the day's rhythm flowing flawlessly. Behind the scenes, we're the unsung heroes, making sure everything flows smoothly. Trust us to handle the hustle so you can focus on the magical moments ✨️

30/08/2023

📢 Planning your dream wedding? Don't forget the ultimate safety net: Wedding Insurance! In the past couple of weeks alone, we have been devastated by wildfires and rockslides impacting our homes, roads, families, careers, and events. Here in the picturesque Okanagan, we cherish our surroundings but also understand the unpredictable nature of them. From stunning vineyards to serene lakeshores, we're no strangers to the breathtaking beauty of this region. But let's face it, wildfires and rockslides are part of our reality.

These unpredictable events have taught us the value of being prepared. Whether you're saying 'I do' with a vineyard backdrop or celebrating by the lakeside, having wedding insurance can provide you with peace of mind. Your investment deserves protection, and insurance can help safeguard against financial loss due to unexpected disruptions.

Visit our contact page to get in touch, and let's start planning your wedding-- worry free! Link in bio ✨️

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27/07/2023

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"We hired Michelle and her team for our June 2023 wedding. We had the pleasure of working with Michelle's colleague, Melissa, for our wedding and she was amazing. Firstly, she thought of so many random details I would have forgotten, and she took so much time to understand my vision. Our wedding went SO smoothly, I felt like the world's most relaxed bride. Melissa was there for every step of the way and our wedding would not have been so wonderful if it weren't for her. She ran the entire day start to finish and was always one step ahead of me. I am so grateful for her detail-oriented approach and her attention to both mine and my husbands wishes. I would HIGHLY recommend working with MGW for your wedding. They absolutely surpassed my expectations."

- Emily & Brock (June 3, 2023)

When booking clients there are often dates I cannot personally accommodate or promise. Melissa has been a godsend to MGW. She is an incredibly organized, detail oriented and dedicated member of our small Wedding Planning team. Thank you Emily, for letting others know how wonderful she truly is!

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27/07/2023

🌸 Gratitude Post 🌸

Hey, lovely friends and clients! 💕

I just want to take a moment to express my deepest appreciation to all of you for being incredibly patient and understanding during this beautiful yet challenging phase of my life. Being on a "modified" maternity leave and raising my adorable 5-month-old has been an absolute joy, but it's safe to say that navigating this crazy nap schedule has been quite an adventure! 😅

I am beyond grateful for how understanding and supportive you all have been, allowing me the time and space to cherish these precious moments with little Leo. Your patience and flexibility with meeting times when he's napping or awake have been nothing short of amazing!

I feel incredibly fortunate to have such understanding and compassionate clients like you. Your support has not only allowed me to be the best mom I can be but has also reinforced the bond I share with you as your Wedding Planner.

Thank you once again for your unwavering patience and flexibility. I cherish the opportunity to work with each and every one of you, and I'm excited to continue providing the best service possible even in the midst of this beautiful chaos called motherhood!

Sending you all loads of love and appreciation! ❤️🥰

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Photos taken by from a wedding we did together last summer. One of my favourite ceremony designs, alongside !! And all because the two lovely people getting married trusted my vision 🥰

15/07/2023

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"I cannot say enough positive things about my experience working with Michelle Goodwin. We hired Michelle for design & coordination for our wedding day and her and her team absolutely exceeded any expectations I could have ever had. Right from the beginning, Michelle was professional, responsive, and offered lots of suggestions to fit our overall vibe & budget. Aside from the general mood/colour palette, I had no idea what our reception space was going to look like and I was shocked in the best way possible when we walked into our room. Not only does Michelle have the best eye for design and detail, she is so incredibly organized. We joked throughout our wedding day that we were always “ahead of schedule”, but we truly were because of Michelle. Aside from the morning of jitters, I never felt stressed or nervous the days leading up to our wedding because I had full confidence and trust in Michelle.

My husband and I are so grateful for Michelle & her team, any bride and groom would be LUCKY to have her throughout their wedding planning process. Thank you Michelle for planning our dream wedding, we could not have done it without you!"

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03/02/2023

Wedding planning tip 💡: Table decor can make a big impact on the overall look of your special day! 💐 Here's how to keep your tables clean, full, and comfortable for your guests:

Opt for a simple yet elegant centerpiece that won't take up too much space.
Don't overcrowd the table with decor, leaving enough room for plates, silverware, and glasses.
Choose a specialty napkin or other decor piece in your wedding colors to add a pop of color and tie the look together.
If you're serving a plated meal, consider having chargers or a nice tablecloth to elevate the look.

If it's a buffet or family-style meal, think about using multi-level servers to add visual interest and free up table space.

Which one is your favourite? Comment below 👇🏻

Remember, it's all about creating a beautiful and functional space for your guests to enjoy their meal and celebrate your love story. Happy planning! 💕

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02/02/2023

Wedding planning tip for all you lovely couples out there! When choosing your venue, don't forget to consider the photo locations and nearby scenery. Having a beautiful backdrop for your memories is just as important as saying "I do". But beware, traveling offsite for photos can be a hassle and take away from the special moments of your day. Why not choose a venue with stunning scenery options right onsite? You'll save time, avoid stress, and have breathtaking photos to cherish for a lifetime 💕

24/01/2023

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"Michelle helped my wife and get married on July 29th at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna and it couldn't have gone any better. From day 1, Michelle has been absolutely amazing to work with. She helped take the vision we had of our wedding, and turn it into something better than we could have ever imagined. My wife and I are from the lower mainland and it was important to us to have a planner who knows the Kelowna market, along with having the right connections to all the vendors. She was able to get our rental vendor to supply us with what we need, even though they didnt originally want to. She is open, honest and quick to respond, which was super important to me.

Leading up to the wedding, she took on every single vendor, even those who werent originally under her umbrella, like coordination of the limo, and shuttles for our guests. This made the week before the wedding very relaxing for us, which every bride and groom would want. She even went out of her way to bring us our flowers for our first-look photos as we were unable to get them ourselves. Michelle literally went the extra mile to make sure we had the perfect day.

If you are in need of a wedding planner, please please please call Michelle. You will not regret it."

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15/01/2023

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"Me and my wife had our wedding at Summerhill Pyramid winery in Kelowna. The services Michelle and her team provided was exceptional. She made sure every detail we discussed about happens on a timely matter on the day of and she also provides excellent tips and ideas to make our special day flawless. I can honestly say without her services our wedding would not turn out this great as we tried to jam pack all the events in limited time. We are grateful for her services and would definitely recommend friends and family to her! PS: Michelle must be good at playing tetris ;)"

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13/01/2023

"Where to even begin... Michelle made my dream wedding come to life! I recently got married at predator ridge in the Okanagan. From the very beginning Michelle was extremely organized and always kept me on track. I was always worried about the planning becoming very overwhelming and Michelle assured me many times that it was all under control. Having Michelle deal with all of my vendors saved me so much stress and time. Knowing it was all handled and looked after was such a great feeling. Through the entire process Michelle was so professional, organized, calm, & kindhearted. Michelle is very good at what she does, and with no doubt she will ensure your day goes as you have dreamed it would. Everything happened as I pictured, and I could have not asked for anything more. If you are thinking of hiring a wedding planner it is 100% worth every dollar, I strongly recommend Michelle. Thank you so much Michelle." 🤗🥰

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08/01/2023

Wedding flat lay photos are the perfect way to document all of your special memories from your big day! Here are a few tips for collecting wedding memorabilia to create the perfect flat lay:

Gather items that have special meaning to you and your partner. This could include your wedding invitations, vows, and sentimental items like a piece of your partner's grandma's lace or a special trinket from your honeymoon.

Don't be afraid to mix and match different textures and patterns. A flat lay is all about layering and creating visual interest, so feel free to mix up your items with different colors, patterns, and textures.

Include a few personal touches. A flat lay is a great opportunity to show off your personalities, so don't be afraid to include items that represent your hobbies, interests, and styles.

Play around with the arrangement. Experiment with different layouts and arrangements until you find one that you love. Remember, there's no right or wrong way to create a flat lay – it's all about what works best for you and your unique style.

Happy flat laying!

16/10/2022

One of my absolute favourite ceremony designs of 2022 😍

A million thank yous to Kelly of and the staff at for the support & encouragement to follow through... and of course to the beautiful couple for empowering me to make some tough decisions on this day 😬😅 Thank you so much
for capturing this gorgeous setting just as we envision it!! 😭❤

From the very beginning of our design plans I knew we had to something spectacular with the iconic umbrella tree. Kelly even went as far as securing a permit from the city so we could attach florals to it.. and she NAILED it! Literally almost an exact replica of the inspo images I sent her. We finished it off with the beautiful aisle markers (which were repurposed to the reception tables afterwards), pillar stands from and scattered rose petals down the aisle 🥰😍

13/10/2022

✨️ Throwback to May Long Weekend 2022 when we held the VERY FIRST wedding ceremony at The Gallery Winery with this amazing couple!!

A&D contacted us last December looking for assistance in planning, designing & coordinating their super intimate marriage to each other. They wanted a simple ceremony with just two witnesses in attendance. Their "must haves" included the Okanagan views in the background and the inclusion of delicious food paired with local wines. They wanted it to be "simple, yet still look & feel like a wedding celebration".

We planned Hair & Makeup services with , created a custom photo service with
and designed a gorgeous setting using minimal rentals from
and florals from
😍 We coordinated the ceremony with followed by a private wine tasting , charming limo transportation provided by Okanagan Entertainment & Limousine (aka Captain Kirk) and ended their day with a multi-course wine paired lunch at

AND....the best part.... the day of consisted of only 5 hours of onsite management!! I came home from CAMPING in the morning, pulled off this gorgeous afternoon celebration, then headed back to my campsite and was sitting fireside with a bevy by 6pm. Can we please have more celebrations like this in the future?!?! 😄

10/10/2022

Happy Thanksgiving my friends!

Emails coming in hot for 2023 and I promise I will get back to each and every one of you this week!! Returning home today from a little getaway this past weekend and I'm feeling relaxed & recharged ⚡️

In the meantime, enjoy these gorgeous photos by from one of our May weddings together 💕

09/10/2022

🌅 S U N S E T S with

Is this setting not the most beautiful end of evening you've ever seen?! We really lucked out with the sunset on N&J's special celebration in August 😍 and at one of my absolute favourite venues !

Do not underestimate the power of a good sunset! So stunning I couldn't choose a favourite... so here's 4!

08/10/2022

Happy October 🍂

Our 2022 wedding season has officially come to a close! We have one more non-wedding event coming up at the end of this month... and then we sleep 😴 😅 Kidding... back to work at .bridal for the winter!! Come see me to find your dream dress for your special day ❤️

11/09/2022

We are out of the office until Friday September 16th 😎🌤 spending time enjoying these beautiful photos by , working behind the scenes for our upcoming events and relaxing at the trailer

05/09/2022

With only three more wedding celebrations left this season we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! It's been such an incredible wedding season for 2022, helping so many lovely couples get married and delivering the wedding of their dreams 💞 A huge thank you to all the amazing Wedding Professionals who helped bring plans together and communicated effectively with me leading up to these events. Let's continue to stick together over these next few weeks !!

Our books are open for 2023, although we are only accepting a limited amount of weddings next season. Don't wait to inquire and see if we will be a good fit for one another!

Beauty photos by

22/08/2022

Ok... last one (for now). I just wanted to show oooone more appreciation post for this beauty captured by 😍

knocked this arbour floral out of the park! The variety of purple and mauve are simply breathtaking. Apparently lilacs usually aren't still in season early June (did I hear that correctly?) but this year they were and man, oh man, I'm glad they were!! I always thought purple was a hard colour to pull off for a wedding but Jenner makes it look effortless 🌸

21/08/2022

Polka Dot Door Floral Design Boutique absolutely nailed it with the gorgeous florals at M&C's beachfront wedding in Osoyoos, BC yesterday. I love being able to share a vision for the design and receiving EXACTLY what we are looking for. Sometimes you never know what twists the Florist is going to come up with, but Kelly stuck to our vision and delivered the most beautiful tropical inspired elegance ✨️🌿

18/08/2022

Just in case you were wondering... this is what true love looks like 👆🏻

Still in complete awe over here flipping through these wedding photos by 😍 they're ALL so amazing!

07/08/2022

Dreaming of it being October already and ended up reminiscing to last October 😅

Remember when we high tailed it to Banff, AB to see through J&A's vow renewal?! After many months of restrictions & changes to events in BC, what was meant to be an Okanagan party for 150+ people ended up being a romantic elopement-style celebration in the Rockies 😍

I couldn't pick just one picture so here's 8 of my faves by !

06/08/2022

🍰 CAKE APPRECIATION POST 🍰
.. mainly because this is too beautiful to not share and I could really go for some cake right now 😆

The logistics of this cake cutting moment was like something I'd never done before (honestly, I usually prioritize other things like getting you down the aisle on time 😅) But now thanks to I will never forget the importance of a good cake cutting display!

This stunning 3-tier wedding cake was made by surrounded with fleurs by 😍

27/06/2022

Happy Anniversary to this beauty couple! I had so many memories pop up from this day today 🥰 what a dream it was! And how much nicer was it once the sun set?! 😅🥵🤪

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26/06/2022

The sun gods have answered our prayers! Finally, some warm summer weather has come our way ☀️ I had a memory pop up from one year ago today when we were going through that crazy heat wave -- it was nearly 40°!! We were complaining it was too hot. This year we've been complaining it's too cold... haha can't win!! But today is 👌🏻👌🏻

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15/06/2022

What are you & your partner doing immediately after your ceremony?

You've just been pronounced married, you walk back up the aisle, everyone's cheering, annnnd...

A. You and the rest of your Wedding Party awkwardly gather and wonder 'what now?' before the rest of your guests get up and bombard you with congratulations

Or..

B. You're each handed some sparkling wine and shuttled over to the side by your Wedding Planner for a 2 minute private moment alone to take it all in. This is what we like the call the 'Holy S**t We Just Got Married' moment 😆🥂 your guests are served their glasses of bubbly while you get some candid photos documenting this incredible milestone. Then you walk back over and cheers to your marriage with all your closest friends & family!

🤔 Which option will you choose??

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17/05/2022

👀 What do you think about this floral forward centrepiece?? Your guests can still see each other across the table if the elevated piece is high enough 😅
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11/04/2022

With Easter creeping up, I'm seeing pastels everywhere I go. Even the grocery store is selling colourful baked goods and Spring inspired packaging. How about a Spring wedding design 😜

Beautifully designed by and photos captured by .photography 😍 I can't decide what I like better... the flower atop each place setting, the stunning soft pastel green napkins or the floral lace overlay?!

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03/04/2022

Happy Sunday 💫

So I bought a Cricut... and now I'm overwhelmed with having to figure out everything it can do. Creating vinyl decals and signage was my main goal at first-- then I learned it can also cut other materials like fabric, wood and GLASS?! And I can do foil transfers? What! This is amazing (but I'm in way over my head) If you have one or have used one before, please share some tips with me below!!! ⤵️ I'm desperate for help lol!

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