About this Website:

This website is a little different than the average wedding directory.  Our focus is the Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland of BC with only USEFUL wedding resources. I've run this website advertisement free for over 6 years establishing relationships with local and reliable wedding vendors, and building a strong following of both local couples planning their weddings and local vendors that use the website often because they know 'Magna has that information on her website'.  

We have a unique policy on listing.  Reliable and unique vendors are always welcome and although basic listing is free it is not guaranteed.  That’s why I've added them personally.  I openly admit I'm often slow to add listings...don't take it personally! 

Now that the new website is published this site will retire once all the data is transferred.

The wedding venue is usually the first vendor couples look for, so I've created a simple way to highlight local venues.  It's great to see a photo of the venue, a description, capacities, and contact information to save time in the research process.  It's also broken down by municipality so you can easily find a venue close to your ceremony site and area of preference.  Again, make it easy for you and your guests. A good rule of thumb is keep your ceremony and reception site within 20 minutes of each other.

There are seasons for wedding shows, so check back often to the Wedding Show page as I update them as soon as I find out about them.  If you're a producer of a show, this is the best place to list the details.  It's the most complete and up to date listing for wedding shows here in the Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland area.  If you're a bride planning your wedding, I highly recommend going to as many shows as you can.  It's a great way to meet the local vendors in person and get a feel for how they would be to work with.  Remember, there are no 'do-overs' with weddings (we hope), so choose vendors carefully. 

As long as vendors provide positive value and service the listing here stays.  If I receive negative feedback I may remove the listing depending on the complaints and the vendor's ability to resolve them.  This actually is a benefit for for vendors because it builds the credibility of the listing.  I value my reputation as the ‘do it yourself’ wedding expert and instructor of Wedding Essentials Workshops and Event Planning.  Although I don’t guarantee any vendor’s services, they do reflect back on me if I recommend them.

Therefore, I like to qualify applicants and learn a little bit about them so I can properly promote them, not just on my website, but in my workshops too.  So if you are requesting a listing, please tell me a little more about you and provide the following as you’d like it listed (in this order): 

• Company Name
• Phone #
• Contact Name
• Address (City name required at a minimum even though you may be mobile)
• Email address
• Web address
• Two-three sentence description of how you benefit couples for their weddings and the capacities you can handle.  Try to stress what makes you unique.

The website currently gets 3000-5000 unique visitors a month and has been around for over 7 years, and provides great local exposure.  These are organically grown through personal interaction at wedding shows and testimonials.  People come to this site because it's useful, not from any fancy optimization. 

There are some exciting changes coming and more opportunities to promote your business.  So please be sure to ‘refresh’ your screen each time you come back.  If you know any other wedding vendors you think should be on DIY Wedding Resource, please pass on their information by email.  Thank you!

About the Creator:

Hi there! My name is Magna Goerke, the ‘do it yourself wedding expert.’  I have created an affordable and unique option for brides to plan their own weddings through my Wedding Essentials program.  

After doing some research I found most people plan their own weddings.  It’s not always a financial reason that they choose to do so.  It’s the one day if finally is all about them, so they want to plan it and put their personal mark on it.  I love that weddings today are less about what has been traditional and more about making it...

...unique, meaningful and memorable. 

My experience with weddings began 25 years ago as cheap child labour because my mother catered events. I did anything to get out of the kitchen and became involved in decorating halls, arranging bridal bouquets, and designing invitations. In the most recent 10 years I've been coordinating weddings, filling in where needed.  I believe in only doing for people what they can't do for themselves.  Through the years I've been involved with 100's of weddings from small to large, casual to formal, budget to elaborate, local to destination.

Over 20 years experience in Marketing and Sales for small to very large corporations, has afforded me rich experience in organizing events of every size and formality. Part of my education was earned in Marketing Management at BCIT and many other sources.  I love to learn as well as teach.  I'm currently the instructor for Event Planning at CDI College in Abbotsford.

This concept of empowering brides to plan their own weddings is a new one.  I'm enjoying the process of getting the word out there that it’s an option for busy brides that want more creative resources.  I love to meet people and help them.  I have a passion for teaching and I’m very happy that I can give Fraser Valley brides a lot of knowledge and a lot less stress so they can have their little girl dream wedding without breaking the bank. Explore my website for more ideas and details.  Follow us on Facebook for ongoing tips and share ideas. I'd love to hear from you!

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