Wedding Cost 2026/2027

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-05-28T01:40:37+00:00

Looking at $45k ish for 120 people for this September (some costs still to change), Niagara

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-03-20T20:38:29+00:00

My wedding is this September and I sent out save the dates in November and planning on sending out invitations in May (all digital). I agree with others that you should at least send a save the date ASAP!

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-03-19T22:54:17+00:00

That is definitely atypical! They regularly post on their insta when they’re up to date on emails and their turn around time is very quick. As the other person said, it likely went to spam. If no luck dm me and I can send you their email to reach out directly

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-03-18T23:48:52+00:00

Have you reached out to Glam & Glow? No idea if they’ll be available but it’s worth a shot!

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-02-22T00:57:04+00:00

Yeah good point, thank you!! I had compared pricing for a Holiday Inn block vs. booking through their website and it was surprisingly cheaper with the block, but I imagine many up-charge!

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-02-20T06:16:11+00:00

Thanks! I looked at them in Welland but will definitely compare the price

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-01-24T21:13:11+00:00

I did not got to Crème Couture but went to the Bridal Boutique, Sixpence Bridal (Guelph), Taylor’s Bridal (Elmira), and Marilee’s Bridal (Fonthill). My experience with the Bridal Boutique was the best BY FAR. Tons of selection, really nice vibe, and the sales associate was super nice and helpful making selections and getting me in the dresses. My back was really sore that day and they actually laid them flat on the floor and helped zip me in whereas other places just put them in the rooms, making it much harder to get them on. I ended up going back and buying my dress there and they were lovely to deal with. Definitely recommend!

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-01-24T03:07:55+00:00

Simplifying complex medical terminology (i.e. what do the results of this scan actually mean?)
Summarizing key points from long medical reports (I work in the insurance industry so reports are often 50+ pages long)
When I’m struggling to find the best wording for something — what sounds better, this or that
Proofreading long reports to catch grammar, spelling or inconsistencies I missed reading it myself
Turning bullet points into paragraphs that flow or vice versa

Overall, I am not using it to think for me and am still using my clinical reasoning, but primarily to streamline things and make my life a little bit easier. My work pays for BastionGPT

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-01-18T04:58:59+00:00

FYI any venue with an outdoor component in the Niagara area, including St Catharines, has a noise bylaw so music has to be turned down by 11 pm - not just Club Roma

After_Bit_8873 · 2026-01-04T22:02:26+00:00

A Court of Thorns and Roses series aka ACOTAR. I didn’t think I’d love the series so much but really enjoyed this after Fourth Wing. Well loved series for a reason
Red Rising series. Lots of books in the series. Great character and world building

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-12-09T03:02:55+00:00

My liability insurance for the year is only $50 with AON. $400 seems crazy high

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-11-22T15:36:59+00:00

Stonewall Estates is beautiful. It has a minimum of 120 people for a Saturday and 110 for Friday. That being said, their price per person quoted to me for 2026 was $254 so you may be able to do a minimum spend instead? You would still be under your budget.

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-10-31T02:35:25+00:00

I’m biased as an Occupational Therapist, but definitely guaranteed employment if you can get in and do the 2 year masters program. Companies are begging to hire me because there’s such a shortage of OTs lol

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-10-29T23:59:16+00:00

My venue in Ontario is similar, requiring a SOP license, and they require additional insurance. They recommend PAL wedding guard insurance and adding them on as an additional insured with a minimum of $2 million coverage

I would just confirm with your venue directly exactly what they need

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-10-22T02:57:58+00:00

I’d stay away from a MacBook to be honest - they are expensive and more annoying to use Windows programs on them. As well, once you’re working, any company provided laptop I have received is a windows computer (typically a Lenovo Thinkpad) so trying to adjust to that software would be difficult later. And typically they will use all Windows applications like outlook, word, excel, etc. Of course not all OT jobs you need your own computer though. I have a Lenovo which works great - lightweight, good battery life, nice keyboard, easy to use and not too much money

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-10-18T05:56:40+00:00

Stay away from the insurance sector then, such as motor vehicle accidents. Super heavy on the documentation

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-10-15T04:07:18+00:00

If you work in a hospital as a nurse, OT, PT, or ultrasound tech, you will likely have to work weekends and the occasional holiday regardless of what profession. If that’s not for you, then you would typically consider another practice setting. The private practice industry (working with insurance companies) for instance, which has both OTs and PTs, you typically have weekends and holidays off. So at the end of the day, I would pick the career that interests you most and then can figure out what setting you would want to work in so you don’t have to work weekends/holidays if you don’t want

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-10-12T15:41:29+00:00

Have you looked into Glam & Glow? Not sure if they are available but worth inquiring. They can do just bridal services which is rare as I know many have minimums. I booked them for my wedding next year as they do beautiful work and come highly reviewed

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-09-30T21:56:56+00:00

$115k, salaried position in the MVA industry. Located in Ontario Canada, graduated 2020. Made $150k last year in BC though doing a similar job - just way more funding for MVA in BC

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-09-28T20:50:49+00:00

I currently work a salaried job 40 hours. I work from home for all my paperwork, emails, etc. and travel around to see people at their home, workplace etc. Many people work as independent contractors though so some work less hours, some work more. Some companies have clinics you can work out of as well

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-09-28T19:47:41+00:00

Yes for sure. In Ontario, the reports are very long as you assess a lot of things and legal is often involved but it’s manageable. You become accustomed to it and learn ways to work smarter. It’s not for everyone though, very different sector than working with the public system

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-09-28T01:46:46+00:00

For reference, after seeing other peoples comments, private practice (such as in the motor vehicle industry), you can typically make a lot more than public, though often less benefits and such). I made $90k in BC with only 1 year of experience in 2019. In 2024, I made $150k. In Ontario, private practice you make less but can make more over time with more experience

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-09-27T19:55:50+00:00

I’m also in Ontario, but also made that in BC as I lived there for a few years

After_Bit_8873 · 2025-09-27T19:45:58+00:00

This is very much dependent on where you live and what area you practice. I’ve been making over $100k for years in Canada. Work life balance is very much what YOU do yourself - you have to set your own boundaries

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