Posts Categorized: Real Weddings
First Look Photos
More and more couples are choosing to break tradition and see each other before they walk down the aisle. Referred to as a “first look,” it is when the to-be-weds see one another in their wedding attire with their photo and video team present to document the moment. Most couples then spend a couple of hours taking photos with their wedding party before heading to the ceremony to say I Do.
While this change of format isn’t for everyone, taking photos before the ceremony is a great idea for a few reasons:
- Feeling fresh. Taking photos right after you get ready means your hair and makeup will be at their best. (This also applies to your flowers!)
- Capture the moment. Your photo and video team will ensure this special moment is captured at all angles, with no risk of Uncle Hank’s iPad obstructing the view.
- Keep calm and marry on. If you’re the anxious type, hanging out and taking photos with the bridal party will help you relax before the ceremony.
- Gone with the gap. Getting photos out of the way before the ceremony saves your guests the painful wait in between events, and allows you to spend more time visiting with them. This is particularly convenient if both ceremony and reception are being held at the same venue.
Here are some amazing photos of JBW couples sharing their first look!
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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Destination I Do: Lake Louise
While we’re based in Edmonton, Alberta, we’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings in many beautiful destinations – both in Canada and abroad! This series will showcase some of our favourite locations including information for couples considering a wedding away from home.
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Destination ‘I Do’ Wedding Series: Lake Louise, Alberta
Nestled in the Canadian Rockies and just a short 40 min drive from Banff, Lake Louise is truly a unique mountain escape. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (CLL) has a rich history dating back as early as 1911 when the General Manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway constructed a one-story log cabin on the shores of Lake Louise – a glacier fed lake with stunning emerald hues. CLL has hosted many famous guests and Royalty including Marilyn Monroe, Christopher Reeve and Queen Elizabeth II, to name a few.
Chateau Lake Louise offers several different event spaces to host your wedding festivities no matter the size – from an intimate gathering of 20 guests in the Lefroy Room, all the way up to 600 guests in Mount Temple Ballroom. One of the most popular wedding spaces is Victoria Ballroom, which has recently completed renovations in September 2016.
You can see from our weddings below that no matter the season, The Chateau’s views will not disappoint!
Here are a few photos we have compiled of our Lake Louise weddings with this gorgeous gown to show you the
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise at its finest:
Real Wedding: Jenny + James // Sharon Litchfield
Real Wedding: Jodie + Chris // NewHairLine
Real Wedding: Shelley + Stewart // katebackdrop
Real Wedding: Zahra + Jordan // Kelsy Nielson Photographer
Real Wedding: Tess + James // Kelly Redinger
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Lake Louise Wedding Planning + Design
Rocky Mountain Wedding Planning + Design
Destination I Do: Jasper, Alberta
While we’re based in Edmonton, Alberta, we’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings in many beautiful destinations – both in Canada and abroad! This series will showcase some of our favourite locations including information for couples considering a wedding away from home.
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Destination ‘I Do’ Wedding Series: Jasper, Alberta
Less than a 4-hour drive from Edmonton, we’re incredibly fortunate to have Jasper National Park in our “backyard.” Many Edmontonians have grown up with fond memories of winter ski trips and summer camping trips to the area, so it’s no surprise that it is a desirable wedding destination for both local Albertans and visitors from around the globe.
From snow-capped mountains to turquoise lakes, Jasper offers captivating landscapes year round. These aren’t postcards – they’re real wedding photos, folks!
Our most favourite venue in Jasper is The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. This iconic lakefront property has a truly special feeling when you step foot on the grounds. It is a tranquil retreat in the midst of unspoiled nature, and the service and cuisine are top-notch.
JPL has recently completed extensive renovations to the property including over 90% of the guest rooms and signature cabins. Here are a few images from our past weddings at The Lodge:
Real Wedding: Violeta + Barry // Kelly Redinger Photographer
Real Wedding: Valentine’s Day Wedding // Carey Nash Photography
Real Wedding: Cybil + Brian // Meaghan Milne Photography
View more of our past weddings at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge:
Wendy + Trevor // Blake Loates Photography
Andrea + Colin // Rachel Boekel Photography
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Jasper Wedding Planning + Design
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Planner
Jasper Wedding Planner: Cybil + Brian
I first met Cybil and Brian in Toronto, Canada on the very day they were leaving the country and moving to São Paulo, Brazil! Despite such a huge life change on the horizon, they were incredibly calm when we chatted about their Jasper Park Lodge destination wedding.
Besides getting married in a beautiful, natural location, Cybil and Brian wanted to celebrate with all their favourite people over the course of a weekend since they would be living so far away before the wedding. Jasper is a special place for Cybil and her family, as they spent a lot of time there throughout her childhood skiing at Marmot Basin and enjoying summers at the lakes.
Cybil and Brian’s love radiated throughout the wedding weekend and we felt so welcomed by these warm families. Meaghan Milne, a good friend of the couple, travelled from Toronto to photograph their day, and she did an incredible job capturing the emotion of the festivities.
Cheers to love and adventure!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Jasper Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Wedding Photography: Meaghan Milne Photography
- Officiant: Gloria Kongsrud
- Ceremony Music: Marco Claveria Mariachi Band
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (DJ Kidslim)
- Invitations/Stationery: Marcel Witbooi
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Hair Wigs + Makeup: Wild Orchid
- Bridal Gown: GroupDress
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Anita + Ben
Anita + Ben’s wedding was our largest to date (prior to 2016), with 525 guests in attendance! In the morning, traditional Chinese tea ceremonies were held at both family homes, followed by the wedding ceremony and reception in Shaw Conference Centre’s Hall D.
The design dress blended a romantic colour palette with modern geometric shapes – elements that were carried through from the luxurious stationery to the head table backdrop and DJ booth. Because of the large guest list, we used four table designs to create an interesting layout and add dimension to the space. The tables were mixed rectangles and rounds, and each design featured different linens, place settings, chairs and centrepieces.
Self-proclaimed food lovers, Anita + Ben wanted to include some unique sweet & savoury stations for guests to enjoy. Their friends and family were treated to a selection of scrumptious Moonshine Doughnuts, Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt station, along with a potato chip bar!
See more of Anita + Ben’s wedding in the Autumn/Winter 2016 issue of Blush Magazine, and don’t miss their Same Day Edit video by A Love Story!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography Backdrops: ubackdrop
- Videographer: A Love Story
- Officiant: Kaye Steward
- Ceremony Music: Terry McDade, Harpist
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Cake: The Art of Cake
- Doughnuts: Moonshine Doughnuts
- Frozen Yogurt Station: Tutti Frutti
- Rentals / Drapery: Special Event Rentals
- Lighting: Production Lighting
- Drapery: Site 6 Events
- Hair: NewHairLine
- Groom’s Family Hair + Makeup: Jenn Chivers
- Makeup: Sen Studios
- Gown: Nissa, Reem Acra
Inspiration to Reality: Anita + Ben
Anita + Ben’s wedding design blended a romantic colour palette with modern geometric shapes. Beginning with their invitations, we worked with Pinkpolka to develop patterns that had an edgy, unique look while using materials and colours that were timeless and romantic. This inspired us to tie the geometric shapes into their ceremony and head table backdrops, a custom DJ booth, as well as the wedding cake.
The inspiration:
Photo Credits (clockwise from top left): Blush Ruffled Bridesmaid Dresses – Style Me Pretty; Lavender Bouquet – Loverly; Geometric Wedding Invitation – Zazzle; Rose Gold Wedding Shoes – Intimate Weddings; Gold Charger Plate – Style Me Pretty; Rose Gold Sparkle Wedding Cake – Wedding Chicks; Romantic Tablescape – HWTM; Modern Blush Lounge – The Knot.
…and the reality!
Photo Credit: shopbackdrop.
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In the next post we’ll share more behind this design, as well as some beautiful images of Anita + Ben’s Shaw Conference Centre wedding!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planner + Designer
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Allena + Jamie
When we first met with Allena + Jamie, it was clear we’d be a great fit to work together and that it would be a fun year ahead of planning and designing their dream wedding. Always positive and upbeat, their zest for life shone through in every decision made for the wedding, with their top priorities being a fun weekend for their guests and jaw-dropping décor.
The overall design direction was inspired by the ceremony venue – Rainer Gardens. The gardens featured an existing stone structure at the altar, so we designed a lavish floral wall to create a unique and luxurious backdrop for the vows. Despite the unseasonably cold weather for August, the rain held off and the ceremony proceeded outdoors as planned!
Guests made their way to Oasis Centre for the reception, where show-stopping custom witch hazel centrepieces and lighting in morphing tones of pinks, blues and purples brought the Opulent Enchanted Garden theme to life.
Featured on the WedLuxe blog, Allena + Jamie’s wedding was also a top 3 finalist for a 2016 Canadian Special Events Star Award in the Best Wedding Over $75K category!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Kelly Redinger
- Videographer: A Love Story
- Officiant: Bob Wyatt
- Catering: Stir Catering
- Ceremony Music: Vif String Quartet
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (DJ Kwake)
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Lighting: Stardust Productions
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Transportation: Esquire Limo
- Shuttle Service: Red Arrow
- Makeup Eyelashes: LilyMink
- Favours: The Violet Chocolate Co.
- Video Booth: Flashworks Photo Booth
- Hair: Bailey Gartner
- Makeup: Eclectica Beauty Studio
- Bridesmaids Dresses: JoJoBride
- Gown: Sophia Tolli
Destination I Do: Kelowna, B.C.
While we’re based in Edmonton, Alberta, we’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings in many beautiful destinations – both in Canada and abroad! This series will showcase some of our favourite locations including information for couples considering a wedding away from home.
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Destination ‘I Do’ Wedding Series: Kelowna, British Columbia
Spanning from the Shuswap lakes in south-central British Columbia to the southern-most border town of Osoyoos, the Okanagan is home to world renowned wines and wineries, breathtaking golf courses, deep blue lakes and vast pine forests.
Daily WestJet flights from Edmonton to Kelowna makes it a quick and easy destination for your guests. Plus, Kelowna boasts a dry, sunny climate with average temperatures above 20 degrees from early May through the end of September.
Above Locations: CedarCreek Estate Winery and Manteo Resort
Real Wedding: Michelle + Matt
Photos: Jessica Balfour Photography
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Kelowna Wedding Planning + Design
Okanagan Wedding Planning + Design