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Your sister is getting married. You're the Maid of Honour and your speech is one of the most anticipated moments of the reception. Everybody knows it’s the bride's sister who’s got the full inside scoop. The dirt. The juicy stories. The memories, sweet, spicy and (uh oh) revealing. Three to five minutes with a mic in that role is no joke, because of the high expectations. We assume you’ll have us all laughing, crying and wishing we were you while you do it. Unfortunately fo

As I've built Brick & Vow, immersing myself into the world of modern eloping (and as someone who cancelled a big wedding to elope myself), I've come to recognize that couples are seldom asking how much eloping will hit their bank accounts. They're really asking about the cost costs.

Pretty darn fast, actually. Couples can legally marry in Winnipeg (well, Manitoba overall) 24 hours after receiving a valid marriage licence. The real timeline, however, depends on officiant availability, the availability of your witnesses, your location, and the type and size of ceremony you want. The type of ceremony you choose is the number one factor determining how fast you can marry. In this article, I walk through each type of wedding or ceremony option available in W

Everything you need to know before you apply for your marriage license in Winnipeg because yes, you need one. If you are looking to legally marry in Winnipeg, Manitoba, then you will need a Manitoba Marriage License whether you’re eloping with us at Brick & Vow, marrying at City Hall, hosting a 200-guest seated wedding, or signing papers at your dining room table. In Manitoba, every legal marriage requires three things: A valid marriage license An authorized marriage officia

If you tried booking a wedding at Winnipeg City Hall lately, only to discover they're booked long into the foreseeable future, you're not alone. These affordable, low-pressure civil ceremonies have become incredibly popular with Winnipeg couples wanting an efficient way to marry on a condensed timeline. At the time of writing this, the next available appointment is in six months. And while high-season appointments a year from now have more open bookings, these appear to be fi