Posts Categorized: Real Weddings
Kelowna Wedding Planner: Dyanna + Ryan
Dyanna and Ryan had the most amazing wedding weekend in the beautiful Okanagan! We kicked off the festivities with a welcome event at 19 Okanagan, a stunning open air restaurant on a golf course.
The next day, the couple tied the knot at Sanctuary Gardens – a picturesque ceremony venue in West Kelowna with stunning views of the lake. Luckily, the rain tapered off right before the ceremony and made for some beautiful photos. The reception was held at The Laurel Packinghouse in downtown Kelowna. Romantic florals and soft fabrics created a beautiful juxtaposition amidst the historic event space, with an open beam ceiling and brick walls.
It’s always such a treat to plan and produce destination weddings and multi-day events in the Kelowna area. Enjoy this look back at Dyanna and Ryan’s Okanagan wedding weekend!
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photographer: Nadia Hung Photography
- Videographer: Uncorked Films
- Welcome Event Venue: 19 Okanagan
- Ceremony Venue: Sanctuary Gardens
- Reception Venue: The Laurel Packinghouse
- Catering & Bartending: Cocktails & Canapes
- Officiant: Your Ceremony by Alex
- Welcome Event Music: Jeff Piatelli
- Ceremony Music: Marliese and Conner von Huene
- Reception Music: DJ Invizible
- Rentals: All Occasions + Perspective Event Design
- Florist: Minim Designs
- Cake: Flour & Cake
- Transportation: Kelowna Limo
- Hair Stylists: Natasha Ann Stylist
- Bride’s Makeup: Allure by Chelsea
- Makeup Artists: Lizzii Burnett
- Gowns: Bylando Boutique, Milla Nova
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Kelowna Wedding Planner, Okanagan Wedding Planner
Palm Springs Destination Wedding Part 2: Haley + Marco
The wedding venue for Haley and Marco’s Palm Springs destination wedding, Toscana Country Club, is unique from most desert venues in that it has lush landscaping, gorgeous stone architecture, and truly feels like you are in Italy. As Palm Springs Wedding Planners and Designers, we decided to embrace the Tuscan vibe of the venue while incorporating a little bit of Palm Springs character.
The result? Tuscan Garden meets Palm Springs Glam! Romantic, floral and contemporary with a splash of edginess. Our colour story was based around olive green, cream and dusty rose, with accents of black and ochre yellow.
Haley had recently graduated culinary school, so food and drinks were very important! Immediately following the ceremony, tray-passed appetizers were served on the Garden Terrace, as guests enjoyed the scenery and live music.
For dinner, guests indulged in their choice of New York strip, Chilean sea bass or Napa Valley rack of lamb for their main course. His and hers signature cocktails were aptly named “Chef’s Kiss” and “McDavid in the Desert,” as the Edmonton Oilers were in the playoffs at the time of the wedding (the couple rarely misses a game).
The reception was held in an outdoor space called “The Olive Grove,” which was filled with gorgeous olive trees. We designed a unique layout to optimize the al-fresco experience. Guests dined at a mix of long wooden rectangle tables and rounds covered in luxe linens. We used black as an accent through the chairs and flatware to bring in a modern vibe to a traditional setting. Two lounge seating areas with contemporary pieces included accents of ochre yellow and dusty rose; colored marble and fluted tables added texture and interest to the vignettes.
The after party was held indoors at Toscana Country Club, and we transformed the space so it felt like a nightclub – transitioning guests to the final portion of the celebration. It was an incredible weekend, and we can’t wait to head back to Palm Springs for more destination weddings in the future!
This wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty, and you can check out Part 1 here.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Venue: Toscana Country Club
- Photo + Video: Jacob & Pauline
- Officiant: Rev Marlon Martinez
- Florist: Native Poppy
- Rentals: Bright Event Rentals, Signature, Folklore, Catalog Atelier
- Lighting: The Perfect Touch
- Stationery + Signage: J. Gartner Studio
- Ceremony + Cocktail Music: Whitney Lyman
- Reception Music: Red Shoe DJ (Manny)
- Cake: Sam Samm’s
- Transportation: Cardiff Limo / US Coachways
- Hair + Makeup: Triplow Beauty
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Palm Springs Wedding Planner, Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Palm Springs Destination Wedding Part 1: Haley + Marco
Palm Springs has always been a bucket list destination for us, so when we got the call from Haley and Marco, it was a match made in wedding planning heaven!
Over 150 guests joined the couple in the Palm Springs area for a weekend of celebration. It was important that we designed events reflective of Haley and Marco’s fun-loving personalities. They are social butterflies and love to host their friends – FUN was a priority!
Haley and Marco hosted a “welcome fiesta” on Cinco de Mayo the day prior to the wedding (since it fell on May 5th). The event was held at a private residence in Indian Wells, and was brightly decorated with vibrant colours, florals and pool lanterns. Guests indulged in signature margaritas, tacos and churros, and were serenaded by a Mariachi band. It was the perfect way to kick off the weekend festivities.
This wedding was featured on the front page of Style Me Pretty, and you can check out Part 2 here.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photo + Video: Jacob & Pauline
- Catering: Taca Tacos
- Bartending: Mint Bartending
- Live Music: Palm Springs Mariachi
- Florist: Native Poppy
- Rentals: Bright Event Rentals
- Lighting: The Perfect Touch
- Stationery + Signage: J. Gartner Design
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Palm Springs Wedding Planner, Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Epic Multi-Day Fusion Wedding Part 2: Alejandra + Jason
Alejandra and Jason’s wedding day was held at the iconic Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Overlooking Edmonton’s beautiful river valley, we designed the outdoor terrace ceremony with light & airy summer vibes, using ghost chairs and an acrlic altar covered in all-white blooms. Alejandra walked down the aisle with her mother to a classical cover of Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling In Love, performed by a string quartet.
Guests returned that evening to a supper club inspired reception featuring a sumptuous 5-course meal before they danced the night away. We designed this event to reflect the couple’s personal styles – sexy and fashion-forward! Some of the design elements included: luxe velvet linens in black and forest green; three styles of ghost chairs; colourful & modern blooms; lush greenery and plant-filled tablescapes; a black & white checkered dance floor.
If you missed Part 1 of this epic multi-day fusion wedding, check out The Pep Rally event here! Alejandra + Jason’s wedding was also featured on Rocky Mountain Bride blog.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Venue: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Photo+ Video: Daniella Lucier Photography
- Ceremony Music: Wild Rose String Quartet
- Music: Frequency Entertainment
- Officiant: Ken McIntyre – Marry Us
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Sokari Weddings
- Florist: Fabloomosity
- Beauty: Nickol Walkemeyer, Calvin Alexander, Emily Phung
- Cake: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
- Dance Floor Wrap: Talent Productions
- Stationery: J. Gartner Studio
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Epic Multi-Day Fusion Wedding Part 1: Alejandra + Jason
Alejandra and Jason met at a champagne bar in Calgary, Alberta. They were both tagging along with mutual friends – they instantly connected and the rest is history.
The wedding festivities kicked off with a welcome event coined “The Pep Rally,” which was a modern take on a Sangeet. Traditionally, a Sangeet is an East Indian pre-wedding celebration with lots of song and dance. Alex and Jason’s version was held in a newly restored historic building in downtown Edmonton called The Pendennis, with exposed brick and industrial ambiance.
Designed to encourage mingling, the event featured food stations serving Indian fusion cuisine, lounge vignettes and mixed styles of seating. We kept guests on their toes with ever-changing entertainment, including an R&B sax player, traditional South Asian dancers, a dhol drummer and a hip hop DJ!
We only had about 4 months to plan their multi-event wedding week, but we were up for the task and everything came together beautifully. Be sure to check it out here: Part 2, The Wedding Day.
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Venue: The Pendennis
- Catering: Zaika Bistro
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Live Music: Jeff Hendrick
- DJ: Exclusive Entertainment – DJ ESPY
- Hair + Makeup: Emily Phung, Calvin Alexander
- Henna: Ruby’s Henna Studio
- Stationery + Signage: J. Gartner Studio
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Sparrow Lane Wedding Planner: Brittany + Justin
We couldn’t have hoped for a more perfect fall day to celebrate Brittany and Justin’s wedding at Sparrow Lane. Their ceremony, held in the late afternoon, was on the outdoor patio surrounded by golden fall trees. A string quartet played as Brittany walked down the aisle with her parents, and she and Justin exchanged vows in front of a stunning modern ceremony arbour with white phalaenopsis orchids and white roses.
It was a relaxing day with all events being held at the gorgeous Edmonton area venue, making for a seamless, enjoyable experience for the couple and their guests. The wedding design featured a timeless black and white palette with modern minimalist styling.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Lead: Jennifer)
- Venue: Sparrow Lane Weddings & Events
- Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography
- Videographer: North of Summer
- Florist: Fabloomosity
- Catering: Workshop Eatery
- Officiant: Lorne Young
- Ceremony + Cocktail Musicians: Wild Rose Quartet
- Cake: Cake Affair
- Reception DJ: Good Company
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals /Sokari Weddings
- Stationery + Signage: J. Gartner Studio
- Bartending: Social Events Ltd.
- Shuttle: AB North Transportation
- Hair + Makeup: Behind the Blush
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Sparrow Lane Wedding Planner
Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Planner: Claudia + Liz
Claudia and Liz’s destination wedding at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge radiated beauty – both of the scenery and their love for one another. Over 100 of their nearest and dearest travelled from across Canada to celebrate them in late September, an absolutely stunning time of year in the Rocky Mountains.
Their outdoor ceremony was set in front of the glistening turquoise waters of Lac Beauvert on Whistlers Plateau, and they dined and danced in the Golf Clubhouse with both a band and DJ keeping guests on their feet all night long!
Featured on Rocky Mountain Bride
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Lead: Jennifer)
- Venue: Jasper Park Lodge
- Photographer: Robyn Paige
- Officiant: Laura Klotz
- Florist: Alpenflora
- Band: Slow Walkin’ Walter
- DJ: Jasper’s Alpine DJ
- Hair + Makeup: Sheena Rae
- Stationery + Signage: J. Gartner Studio
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Jasper Wedding Planner, Destination Wedding Planner
Garden Wedding at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald: Avery + James
Avery and James celebrated their summer wedding at Edmonton’s Castle in the River Valley, the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Over 200 guests joined to celebrate Avery and James, as they exchanged vows on the Empire Terrace under a lush, English garden inspired floral arch and sunny blue skies. An ice cream cart kept guests cool while the couple took photos with their Wedding Party throughout the afternoon.
The reception was held inside the Empire Ballroom, where a palette of subdued peaches, blush and dusty blue perfectly accented the traditional Fairmont aesethetic. After a delicious meal, guests enjoyed dancing the night away.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Lead: Jennifer)
- Venue: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Officiant: Judge Slatter
- Photography: Greco Photo Co.
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Sokari Weddings
- Music: DJ Kwake Entertainment
- Invitations + Event Day Stationery: Hazelwood Paper Co.
- Signage: J. Gartner Studio
- Cake: Wild Rose Cakes
- Ice Cream Cart: Made by Marcus
- Hair: Blush Artistry
- Makeup: Glam Artistry
- Gown: Novelle Bridal Shop
- Tuxes: Harry Rosen
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design