Lindsey and Kevin got engaged, set a date for their wedding and then, Kevin got sick, so sick he was out of work for three months and therefore not able to save money for their big day. Rather than change their date Lindsey has taken on the burden of planning and financing the wedding by herself. She has a specific vision for the day, filled with lots of lilies but in order to achieve the look she’ll have to do it DIY. As she embarks on this adventure she gets more agitated with every passing task and Kevin is concerned the stress will send her over the edge. Even if Lindsey finds help, will she be able to rely on the goodwill of others to make a dream day? And will Wedding Planner David Vallee be able to help her create the dream she wants with a budget she can afford?
Planner: David Vallee
Company Name: David Vallee Entertains
Contact #: 416-364-2495
Email:dvallee@dventertains.ca
Bride Sukhi and groom Gurj knew it was love at first bite when he taught her how to make a popular Indian dish for a local TV station she worked for! Sukhi has very specific wishes for her winter wonderland wedding and isn’t afraid to break the bank to get what she wants. The only issue is that it isn’t her bank to break! Gurj’s parents are paying for the lion’s share of the reception. Gurj is a groom stuck in between fulfilling his bride's wedding day wishes and trying not to put his dad in the poorhouse.
Planners: Laura Atendido and Kelly Spinelli
Hardworking bride Jay wants a simple and inexpensive wedding since she’s footing the bill but Jake, the groom, really wants a medieval themed wedding, much to the horror of Jay! Since Jake is unemployed and can’t contribute to the budget, Wedding Planner Angelique Sobschak will have her hands full with a bride who holds the purse strings but wants to keep it simple and cheap and a groom with no money but a strong vision of how to make this wedding a real medieval showstopper.
Planner: Angelique Sobschak
Company Name: Angelique’s Weddings & Events
Contact #: Toll Free 1-866-682-9270
Email: info@angeliquesweddings.com
Bride and event planner Waveney is well acquainted with putting together large affairs and sticking to a budget. However, her fiancé Kevin is another story. Impulsive and spontaneous, Kevin is the type of groom who wants his day to be extra special and to fill it up with many surprise elements for his bride - no matter the cost. Waveney is determined to keep to their budget but will Kevin’s capricious nature will be the death knell to their finances?
Planner: Heidi Allen
Cristina is an intense bride who tends to steam roll over anyone’s opinions. Budget is no issue when it comes to creating her jaw dropping autumn themed wedding. Her groom Steve supports Cristina’s desire for an over the top event but he quickly discovers creativity can cost major dough. Wedding Planner Karina Lemke must deal with trying to make the bride’s vision a reality without breaking the bank.
Planner: Karina Lemke
Company Name: Posies Flower Shop & Event Architect
Contact #: 416-588-9061
Email: karina@posiesflowers.com
Funda is a bride who has no trouble spending money although her indecisive nature is enough to drive anyone crazy, especially groom Spiro. He doesn’t care what wedding planning choices she makes as long as Funda stays within the budget. Frustrated Wedding Planner David Connolly tries to help Funda make firm decisions but finds it hard to make her dreams a reality when she keeps changing her mind.
Planner: David Connolly
Company Name: The Idea Shop
Contact #: 416-504-IDEA
Email:david@theideashop.ca
Kamela is intent on having a stylish wedding but isn’t caught up in making it a grand spectacle. She’s nervous that her creative, free spending groom Amir will go overboard with their wedding budget and she will be relegated to living in his family’s basement for many years to come. What happens when Kamela tries to reign in groom Amir? It is sure to be a royal rumble!
Cheri is a bride with a vision for her wedding and she really isn’t willing to negotiate in order to make other people happy. She’s assertive and speaks her mind freely. Lyle, her groom, wants just as much control as Cheri does. When it comes to the budget for this wedding will Lyle and Cheri ever be able to find common ground? Or will they both continue to follow their own financial agendas? And who will put their foot down first especially when every dollar counts?
Dipika and her fiancé Amol are ready to take the proverbial plunge. Dipika is clear on her desire for a “Tropical/ Monsoon Wedding” theme but has a difficult time making decisions about exact details for the day. With an indecisive bride who leans toward the “pricey” end of the retail spectrum; can Amol rein Dipika in enough so they aren’t swimming in bills, especially when Amol himself has an eye for the extravagant?
Planner: David Vallee
Michelle has a sweet tooth and a laid-back attitude toward the budget. She’s been known to say, “What’s another thousand?” when making purchases. Her groom Gary is a guy who just wants a nice wedding he can be proud of. So what will Michelle do when Gary insists that his stuffed animal Wilber accompany him down the aisle? And will she blow the budget and take her fiancé Gary along for the ride?
Bride Christy and groom Raymond are about to tie the knot. Luckily for this couple, their families have generously offered to pick up the tab for most of the bill. But what happens when Christy's over the top wants for the wedding force the couple to fork out a considerable amount of their own money just to bring her vision to life? Everyone knows that a big vision means big bucks and when a bride who is a classic over spender is paired with a groom who is stingy, sparks are sure to fly.
Planner: Karina Lemke
Sheena and Cara are two opinionated sisters ready to spend what it takes for their lavish double wedding. Bryan and Grieg are the penny-pinching grooms whose job it is to keep these spending brides on budget. How can this foursome see eye to eye when there are so many sets of eyes to consider? Can they double the extravagance and still get two weddings for the price of one?
Being an only child, Liza has enjoyed a lifetime of getting she wants – so why should that stop as she plans her wedding? Her shopping mantra is “see it, love it, buy it” and she especially enjoys spending behind her fiancé Clayton’s back. When her outspoken mother gets added to the mix it’s sure to be a recipe for disaster.
Honey-Lou’s bargaining approach is a little blunt and it’s a constant source of embarrassment for both fiance Wayne and their wedding planner David Vallee. Can Honey-Lou achieve the dramatic style she expects for her wedding day or will the only drama be the tragedy of finding out the total cost?
Linh is a frugal bride with an even more frugal plan: she’s going to use her and her fiancé’s connections to get freebies for their wedding. Fiancé Jed doesn’t like the idea of milking their friends for favours but on their tight budget something has to give. Will this couple pay to play or will they get by on a free ride?
Easy going Andrew has his hands full with Sabrina his spend-a-holic bride. She coaxes money out of her frugal fiancé by saying that he should pay for things if he really loves her. Will love be enough? Will this fall themed wedding be cursed with falling dollars?
Jaime is a bride who has been dreaming of her wedding since she was a little girl and now she’s ready to have her perfect day no matter what the cost. Frank, her easygoing groom, is no match for this bride – so it’s Jaime’s mother who has to lay down the law and keep her spending under control. Will mom be able to rein her daughter in or will this couple be left with no dollars and no sense?
Rachel is a city bride whose ready to bring her chic fashion sense to the country. Jason is a country boy with simple taste and a fondness for beer. They’ve agreed to have their stylish wedding on his farm but can they agree on how much city they’ll bring to the country and how deep in debt they’ll go to achieve it?
In order to avoid a big family wedding, socialite Tina, and her beach loving fiancé Darren, decide to head south for a marriage in the tropics. But what headaches and extra expense do they encounter as they attempt to plan both a ceremony in paradise and a chic reception in their home city?
Nina is a feisty bride who doesn’t take any nonsense from her free spending fiancé Mike. Even though Mike is a police officer this couple still settled on a gangster themed wedding. Will the cost for their wedding seem like highway robbery or will they manage to get more bang for their buck?
Anti-bride Trish and her fiancé Ben are about to take the marital plunge. But what challenges will they face when friends and family are constantly trying to steer the couple down a more traditional and expensive path? For them it is all about having a chic and fun wedding without breaking the bank. They will beg, borrow and barter to get what they want! Will the couple be able to have the day they want at the price tag of their choice?
Planner: David Connolly
Bride Sonnobia and her fiancé Deo are about to say their "I do's". But what budget challenges will they face when Sonnobia adds a second "pink and girly" themed reception onto their already "traditional" one. Watch a budget battle ensue as their wedding morphs into a production of one ceremony, two receptions, 300 guests and basically everything ordered twice.
Planner: Angelique Sobschak