Welcome to Love, Linda, a modern blog for couples navigating the wild, beautiful world of weddings. Think of this as your behind-the-scenes pass to thoughtful planning, real talk, and insider secrets from someone who’s seen it all, and still believes in the magic of a well-thrown fête.

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what to do when you're newly engaged

Your First Step After Getting Engaged: Hire a Planner

Planning Tips

There’s nothing quite like the moment you get engaged: the celebration, the joy, the flood of congratulations. It’s a time filled with possibility, dreaming, and imagining what your wedding could look like. But once the excitement settles, almost everyone has the same question: “What do we do first?” It’s completely normal to feel unsure about […]

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Don’t Forget the Glassware: What to Know If Your Venue or Caterer Doesn’t Provide It

Planning Tips

When you’re planning a wedding, there are a few details that don’t seem glamorous, but trust me, they can make or break the flow of your day. One of those small-but-mighty details? Glassware. You’d be surprised how often couples forget to confirm who’s providing the plates, glasses, and dinnerware. Many venues include them, but plenty […]

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Linda from Fêtes by Linda setting up a wedding in Victoria BC, showing the hands-on difference a wedding coordinator makes compared to a venue coordinator.

Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Coordinator: Why You Still Need a Wedding Planner for Your Big Day

Planning Tips

Planning your dream wedding involves countless decisions: from the dress and the flowers to the food and the venue. For many couples, booking a venue with an in-house or on-site coordinator feels like a huge win (and it is!). But here’s where some confusion often creeps in: If your venue provides a coordinator, do you […]

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