We the North sure know how to throw a bridal party—and we have the 'grams to prove it. 

SIGH. Who doesn’t love a wedding? Whether you’re planning your own big day or just guesting-it-up for the 9th time this summer, chances are you’ve seen enough banquet halls to last you a lifetime-of-wedded-bliss. Instead, we’re here with the *prettiest* unique weddings from all across our land...as spotted on Instagram! Scroll down for inspiration you can take from these Canadian couples’ big day for your own super-special occasion. 

1. Delicate chair decoration

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They seem like such an odd thing to focus on, but the right chairs can literally make or break a reception space. This Calgary wedding found the perfect seating for their space—rustic but still pretty, with a really unique finish. The casual way the flowers are tied to the odd chair is a great touch.
 

2. A simple, artsy altar

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The geometric lines of this wedding’s arbour are the perfect complement to the dramatic Kelowna, BC setting. It’s a minimalist take that is both striking but not distracting, and feels very cohesive with the bride’s simple, understated look.
 

3. Swapping cocktail hour for ice cream hour

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Having seen this, we’ll consider any summer wedding where there *isn’t* an ice cream struck waiting outside the church a total disappointment. It’s a fun way to treat your guests (especially if they’ve sat through a sweltering ceremony in an unairconditioned older building)—and it’s also a great alternative to a cocktail hour while you’re getting pictures done.
 

4. A succulent-themed gateau

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Calling all succulent lovers: This wedding cake created by a New Brunswick-based baker is your air-plant-adoring dream. Incorporating the trendy plants into your cake decor instantly updates it and stamps some of your personality all over it. Buttercream icing is mandatory, of course, because: Meghan Markle. 
 

5. Leafy bouquets

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Keeping on a plant theme, we love these alternative bridesmaids’ bouquets. This Ontario bridal party opted for a moody, mostly non-flower based palette, a refreshing alternative to the usual peonies and baby’s breath (although we’ll always love those!).
 

6. Not-your-average photo props

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For the couple who just can’t stomach a gazing-into-each-other’s-eyes-at-sunset shot, this quirky idea is perfect. Introducing an unexpected element into your wedding portraits could be just the thing to loosen everyone up...although we’ll leave the logistics of transporting a blush pink velvet sofa into the middle of the woods up to you.