About K.i.s.s...

Hi. That's me, Susanna, on one of my honeymoons! I'm proud to say that I'm the editor of this website. And I'm even happier saying that in the year and half that this website has been live, I help thousands and thousands of brides and grooms every single month!

I wasn't always an online editor, or editor of any sort before starting this website. In fact, it was in the middle of wedding planning, when the idea for this site was born.

As a former event planner I was experiencing wedding planning from the brides perspective. And, like many of you, I was sometimes stressed and overwhelmed. I just knew that there had to be a better and more realistic way to plan a wedding!

The Inspiration For K.i.s.s

It wasn't long into the planning that I learned even my years of event coordination behind me that wedding planning has some very particular challenges!

While working as an event planner, I always followed the mantra "keep it simple stupid", and naturally tried to apply this to the planning of my own wedding.

But, what I was realized is that planning your own wedding isn't like planning someone else's event. Like you and every other bride, sometimes I was stressed and overwhelmed. Let's face it... It's an industry that breeds anxiety in people-pleasing brides with a love for aesthetics.

A few months into planning I had a revelation. I was stressed out and confused and running around doing all of the things that didn't matter to me. It wasn't simple and it wasn't "us". It was literally a light bulb moment! I didn't want to keep it simple stupid! I wanted to keep it simple + special! You got, I wanted to K.i.s.s ;)

So there you have it, I decided not to sweat the small stuff (the things that didn't matter to me) and focus on what did. I forgot about all the "should's" and focused on being gracious, creative, and "me".

What Does K.i.s.s Mean to You?

The hype is what the industry is all about. It's how they make so much money and charges us twice as much for their products and services!

There's this general feeling that if you don't do this or that or have this or that, you're wedding will totally suck and people will hate you and think you're rude and unappreciative and and and...

Ugh....

..... it's just toooo much! The pressure can really get to you - especially if you don't want to spend a fortune and don't have a lot of extra time for planning.

There are some things, like being gracious and polite which are important, no matter what. But, some things aren't that important.

• If you don't want a cake cutting ceremony, don't!
• If you don't want 500 family photos, don't!
• If you don't want a first dance, don't!

You don't have to do anything other than feed your guests, thank them, and make them feel like they were a part of a really special day between you and your partner!

Just decide what's important to YOU! Forget the "should's: And, since you're a polite person and you and your partner love each other that'll be a cynch!

K.i.s.s Today

These days, I spend my days interviewing wedding professionals (planners, cake designers, etc) and scouring the web and local suppliers for great new ideas. Then of course, I design my pages and and share helpful tips, ideas and advice with you.

I'm here to help you plan the perfect simple + special wedding. No hype, just plain old good ideas for normal people who love beautiful things and want a lovely wedding. Let's all agree to avoid all the crazy stuff that can often surround it! It'll be so much better if you do!

If You have Passion You Can Become an Online Editor Too!

Like I said, I wasn't an online editor or editor of any sort before staring this site. Like most people I fantasized about it :)

One day, in the middle of planning of my wedding, when this idea was just a small seed in the back of my mind, I came across the success story of a normal man who started a kids birthday party site with his sister and became hugely successful. It convinced me to at least give it a try.

Interestingly, about a year after starting this site, I met that very same man! His name is Elad. He traveled all the way from Israel to talk to up-and-comer's like me. We ate dinner (burgers and ribs), I showed him around the Toronto Beaches area, and we hung out a coffee shop just chatting away. It was 6 hours after meeting when we parted ways and he continued his journey.

He's a down to earth, normal, and very successful. You can read more about Elad's personal journey by clicking here.

You can also read more about my personal journey here.

Would You Like To Get In Touch With Me?

You can contact me directly if you have questions. Also, if you any ideas you'd like me to include on this site, don't be shy - email away!

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