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Heat Things Up At These Dreamy Honeymoon Destinations Are you on the search for the perfect tropical honeymoon destination to escape the chilling Canadian winter?  Here are five...

Cash gifts continue to grow in popularity, however still come with etiquette questions and some stigma attached. Fortunately, there are new (and smarter) options when it comes to...

(image via modern bride show) There are so many places for inspiration and ideas when planning your wedding. You can download apps, scour the web, read magazines and hire...

When it comes to bridal registries, Canadians are now overrun with options. This is great because you can find the gifts that best suit you…but where to...

Small spaces can be perfect for creating intimacy and warmth - the perfect combination when it comes to heart-centered unions and close gatherings with friends and family....

Cover Photo When it comes to weddings there is no “right” or “wrong”. It just comes down to what is going to suit you as a couple based...

When it comes to weddings, we'd go as far as to say there are *too* many options out there. And while most stores & services make planning...

Whether you’re envisioning your wedding as a romantic, drama-free day or as rambunctious family rodeo, there’s no need to leave out the kids when just a few...

  Cover image   We love and cherish our relationships with our moms every day of the year. And while Mother's Day is one 'official' day to recognize her,  we...

Cover photo credit: Olive Photography and Bisous Events Here's a step-by-step guide to plan a wedding day that will blow all your expectations, with advice from wedding pros across...

img src: naeemkhan.com As couples become more diverse and weddings more un-traditional, bridal fashion designers are following suit, presenting wonderfully offbeat and unique wedding wear season after season. Bridal Fashion...

Weddings are fabulous affairs, but whether an intimate gathering or a big bash one thing is fairly consistent - they come with a hefty price tag, particularly...

Planning a wedding can either bring loads of fun or a whole load of stress (likely a mix of both)! Once the initial fanfare of your engagement...

From photo perfect rustic barns to magnificent mansions; outdoor cathedrals, lakes, oceans and even picturesque rocky cliffs, Canada offers up some of the most spectacular wedding photo opps...

Finding an incredible wedding dress doesn't need to cost half a year's rent. Check out these beauties for the 2017 season, all for under $2000!   *Theia Victoria Gown,...

No matter where you live across Canada, bridal salons are plentiful and varied. Even with all the choice, wedding dress shopping can still be frustrating for discerning brides...

One of the biggest advantages of using GiftSpaces is being able to add anything you like to your registry - beyond what's available through 'big box' stores....

Where once strictly traditional, weddings today are more creative than ever. Couples with mixed heritages and religions; different backgrounds and ideals are making their own rules and planning...

There are many reasons why more couples are choosing destination weddings - they're often less expensive, less stressful, more intimate, more dreamy - the list goes on! While...

It always feels that little bit more exotic and exciting visiting destinations that other travelers aren't flocking to. Especially on your honeymoon when secluded, romantic spots are just...

You finally have a place to call your own...alllright! Now it's time to add your personal touch. The kitchen is the heart of the home and a...

With the freedom to create a gift registry of coveted things you love and the power of group gifting, art is a wonderful registry addition for modern...

Fall weddings are seriously on the rise. And it's no surprise given the myriad of benefits - temperatures cool off a bit, people's schedules have calmed down post...

Photo credit: http://victoriaannephotography.ca/ You’ve seen the movies, read about it in the news and think perfectly co-ordinated wedding planners are really only for the rich and famous. Well...

Household hand-me-downs can be much needed gifts for newlyweds who are starting their lives together in a new home; but many North American couples have already spent many...

We are thrilled to be featured in some of Canada's top wedding and lifestyle magazines and blogs. Thank you for the love Canada! CTV tech finds...

When it comes to decor, obviously there are no rules, however we recommend feathering your nest with intimate indulgences: luxurious linens, oversized decorative pillows and crisp sheets! Check...

We're thrilled that GiftSpaces has been featured in the Spring / Summer 2016 edition of Real Weddings Magazine.      "RETHINK REGISTRIES GiftSpaces combines the image-collecting function of Pinterest with...

Cover image: stocksy One of the driving ideas behind GiftSpaces is the ability to group gift, to allow your family, friends and colleagues can pitch in on gifts...

A common issue for many modern couples ~ those that have been living away from home and those that are already living together ~ is to gift...

With summer in full swing and wedding season on a roll, we’ve been feeling a bit of wanderlust ourselves and have been inspired by some of the...

A trip of a lifetime for many, a honeymoon is an intimate celebration, a chance to travel and spend one-on-one time with your sweetheart and make lasting...

  Contest Short-Rules   This Refer a Friend Promotion (the “Contest”) is being run by GiftSpaces Inc (“The Contest Sponsor”). There is no purchase necessary to win. ...

Cover photo credit: brit.co  Our goal at GiftSpaces is to make your wedding (and gift registry) that little bit simpler. There is so much information out there when...

photo credit: Wedding styling @lisavorce An outdoor wedding reception can be quite a romantic dream-come-true: blue skies, flowers in bloom and a gentle breeze all make up an...

Having a baby is an exciting time! And possibly, a stressful one for new moms and dads who are worried about all the mountains of items the...

There is absolutely no shortage of baby advice and products online - to the point that it can quickly get overwhelming. We've rounded up our pick of...

*1. **Cut the guest list *to include only the people who matter most in your lives. If you can pull this one step off, the ease of...

Honeymoon registries have been steadily gaining popularity in North America. And with great reason - with so many couples already living together and having already accumulated so much...

With Cupid said to be casting his arrow right about now, it felt fitting to ask a range of lovers *"What's the most important thing you've learned...

The look of traditional gift registries is definitely changing. More and more, couples are already living together when they wed and have already acquired all the staple housewares,...

Although invited guests and those out-of-towners who can’t be at your wedding rely on gift giving suggestions, the concept of sharing the details of your wedding registry...

When it comes to finding, comparing and creating the best bridal registry, Canadians have some decent choices depending on their wants and needs. If you’re hoping to...

Congratulations on your recent marriage proposal and on beginning this new adventure in your life! Engagements are a special time; lovestruck couples are eager to share their news,...

If you’re gearing up to get married, chances are you’re on the hunt for ways to make things simple and stress-free.  Couples today are also interested in creating...

Since more and more couples are already living together when they announce their wedding engagement, gift giving is becoming more creative, personal and practical. Gone are the days...

We're pretty obsessed with unique, non-traditional wedding style, so have pulled together our top picks for your - and our - viewing pleasure!   *1. Sweatshirt & Tulle* We love...

Imagine if you could plan your honeymoon without the worry of the price tag? With a honeymoon registry, couples are passing over traditional gifts of china and...

Today's couples are not bound by old school traditions, yet when it comes to weddings and gifting, there’s often a bit of confusion and discomfort with “registry...

(photo credits: @ruedeseinebridal / @rocknrollbride) We're all over the alternative wedding scene here at GiftSpaces.ca and loving all the modern trends and new traditions. From goth to rustic;...

Today’s millennial moms are creative, ethical and into supporting authentic brands - especially when it comes to their kids. That’s why, when searching for the perfect baby shower...

Traditionally in Western culture, a wedding paved the path for a couple to move in together, perhaps buy a home and eventually have children. Family and friends...

Etiquette rules are continually evolving, making weddings exceedingly difficult to navigate for today’s brides and grooms. Emotions run high – it’s one of the reasons weddings are so...

Bridal registries can be way more than a place to buy china and white ware (snooze). *Here are five ways to spice things up!* *1)   Don’t get hung...

After a very long 10 months from conception to launch, we have finally arrived! Our mission is simple: help thousands of people turn their ideas for their next...