The Island Impressions Guide Collection

Between the Details

What a Wedding Planner Knows That a Checklist Won't Tell You

Not quite sure if you need a wedding planner yet? Or perhaps you're planning everything yourself but would love a little professional insight along the way.

Between the Details is a collection of downloadable wedding planning guides created to share the knowledge, experience and behind-the-scenes details I've learned while planning real weddings.

Practical advice, thoughtful questions and the little things you might not know to consider yet.

Professional insight. At your own pace.

Explore the Guides
Between the Details — guide cover
The Wedding Emergency Kit — guide coverThings You Might Not Need — guide coverThe Tablescape Breakdown — guide coverThe Backyard Wedding — guide coverThe Wedding Budget Tool — guide cover
A Note From Your Planner

A little guidance can go a long way.

There's so much information available when you're planning a wedding.

Pinterest can show you how beautiful something might look. A list can remind you what needs to be booked.

But neither necessarily tells you what happens behind the scenes.

What questions should you ask your venue? What does a backyard wedding really need? What happens when the weather changes? Which details are worth including—and which might create more work than they're worth?

These are the conversations I have with couples while planning their weddings.

And they're exactly the kind of things I wanted to share in these guides.

Hannah DeVries

Wedding Planner & Founder, Island Impressions

A wedding reception table setting with a vibrant floral centerpiece, beaded handbag and lace placemat in warm golden-hour light

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The Guide Collection

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Between the Details — guide cover

Between the Details

What a Wedding Planner Knows That a Checklist Won't Tell You

Our signature wedding planning guide, exploring the decisions, logistics and little details that go beyond a traditional list. Featuring professional insights from Polaris Law Collective and Nicole Lajoie, offering additional legal and financial perspectives to help you plan with confidence.

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Additional Guides & Tools

The Wedding Emergency Kit — guide cover

The Wedding Emergency Kit

An in-depth list of the things you'll be very glad someone packed.

Things You Might Not Need — guide cover

Things You Might Not Need

A little perspective on wedding extras, popular trends and knowing when less might actually be more.

The Tablescape Breakdown — guide cover

The Tablescape Breakdown

A practical tool for planning everything that belongs on your tables.

The Backyard Wedding — guide cover

The Backyard Wedding

A practical look at what it really takes to turn your own property into a wedding venue.

The Wedding Budget Tool — guide cover

The Wedding Budget Tool

Created by Island Impressions with Nicole Lajoie, Life Licensed Advisor, this editable tool helps you track expenses, payments and balances, all in one place.

An editorial wedding scene on Vancouver Island

Beautiful weddings are built on thoughtful decisions.

Sometimes, knowing what to ask is where it all begins.

How the Guides Work

A little professional perspective, whenever you need it.

These resources are designed to be simple and accessible.

Choose the topics that matter to you, purchase your guide and receive access to the digital PDF.

Read it at your own pace, revisit it throughout planning and use the questions and tools when meeting with your vendors.

No appointments or planning packages required.

Please note: These are self-guided digital resources. Purchasing a guide does not include personalized advice, wedding planning, coordination or other professional services.

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