Uber Canadian Ways to Tie the Knot

If you’re looking for a few fun ways to add some Canadian flair to your special day, look no further than these 14 unique and inspirational ideas.

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Make out on Muskokas

There's nothing more Canadian than having a cuddle on a dock in cottage country, so mark your special day by spending a few moments outdoors in these made-in-Canada chairs.

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Post-dinner poutine bar

There's no better way to fuel a fantastic dance party than with a dish of Canada's most beloved guilty pleasure dish, poutine.

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Wonderful wooden cufflinks

Get your guy "big day" accessorized! These cute cufflinks (Etsy, $30) incorporate several all-Canadian elements: wood, a canoe and paddles. They're perfect for any dude who loves exploring the great outdoors.

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Leave with leaves

Post-ceremony celebrations could include rice and flower petal throwing by your guests, but using leaves from Canadian maples is far more Canuck; it'll also add some exceptional colouring to photos.

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Marvelous maple gifts

Finding the perfect present to suit all of your guests can be a challenge, which is why we suggest reaching for something that someone can use in a variety of ways—case in point is Quebec-made maple syrup. People can add it to drinks and pancakes as well as salad dressings and baked goods.

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Candid wedding transportation

Believe it or not, but Canada is home to urban centres that still use streetcars and light-rail transit (we're one of the few places who still have them in operation outside of Europe). If you're lucky enough to live in spots like Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver, hop aboard your local train and take some candid wedding shots.

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Cheers with beers

Cheers to your big day in a rather large and unique way—beer mugs made for two!

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Bold beaver cake topper

Any all-Canadian wedding has to include at least one small appearance from our national animal—the beaver. This clay cake topper (Etsy, $62) is completely customizable and is sweet without being cheesy.

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Pine cone place settings

Add a slice of the outdoor world to an indoor ceremony by seating guests using a cone from a Canadian pine tree. They're sweet and also easy to source. What's more, they're completely recyclable—post-wedding you can place them back in the forest.

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Fully tapped centrepieces

Have some extra brewed-in-Canada beer bottles you'd like to reuse? Consider adding florals to the bottles as a centrepiece. It's completely unique and can be customized in a variety of ways.

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Creative canoe drink holder

Usually mixing beer with boating is a big safety no-no, but using a canoe as a beer basket for your wedding? We'll give that a pass. Take this look to crazier Canadian heights by filling the bateau with local craft brews.

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Seeing red and white

No all-Canadian bash would be complete without a smattering of our home and native land's two favourite colours: red and white.

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Wedding flags

Why leave through a row of sparklers when you could run out through a bunch of waving flags?

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Moose bearer

Every wedding ring deserves to be presented on a perfect pillow, so why not reach for this handmade one (Etsy, $14) that's adorned with one of this country's most famous mammals: the moose!