Carly + Taylor’s Canmore wedding at Silvertip Resort combined their love of the mountains, winter and rustic elegance.

Set against a gorgeous stone fireplace covered in a garland of greens and lush roses, their ceremony was romantic and touching. The most adorable team of flower girls and ring bearers added to the sweetness!

We covered the tables in a soft grey linen and added wooden chiavari chairs for an elegant touch that complemented the wooden beams of the venue. Carly and her mom collected and stained wooden crates to use as centrepieces, and touches of lace and organic elements provided the perfect combination of rustic and pretty.

Thanks to Canadian Mountain Chic blog for featuring this lovely Canmore wedding! Beautiful photos below courtesy of Julie Williams Photography – Enjoy!

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Canmore Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Julie Williams Photography
• Officiant: Klaus Ohlhoff
• Ceremony Guitarist: Andrew Ibanez 
• Reception Music: Revolution DJ
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Cupcakes: Cake Rhapsody
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals Banff
• Transportation: Highland Chauffeur
• Hair Stylist: JK Hair Designs
• Makeup: Mountain Makeup

Nicole + Blake were married at the Castle of the Rocky Mountains – The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. We worked with this fun-loving couple from start to finish to plan and design their mountain destination wedding.

The wedding was designed to enhance the dramatic elegance of the venue with a non-traditional colour palette to reflect the unique personal styles of the bride and groom. Mixed metallics and laser-cut stationery details hinted at the medieval characteristics of the hotel, while lush brightly coloured florals added romance and femininity. Some unique décor elements included a custom black glitter aisle runner, a metal seating chart and laser cut place card wraps around the napkins.

Guests received two custom flavours of fudge from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory that were hand selected by the bride and groom. They also took home an evergreen seedling plant in honour of Nicole’s late father. Duelling pianists were brought in as the evening entertainment, and they kept guests on the dance floor all night long!

Carey Nash’s jaw-dropping photography in a picturesque destination was a perfect match. Read more about Nicole + Blake’s Banff wedding weekend in the latest issue of Blush Magazine.

{Winner of the 2014 Canadian Wedding Industry Awards for
Best Event Planning AND Best Wedding Invitation, Alberta Region}

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Banff Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Carey Nash Photography
• Marriage Commissioner: Jason Fernandez
• Ceremony Music: Music Mosaic Duo (Violin/Cello)
• Duelling Pianists: Jamie Mahn + Lesley Pelletier
• Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
  
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Lighting: PSAV Banff
• Décor: Special Event Rentals / Elegant Touches
• Custom Aisle Runner: The Original Runner Co.
• Favours: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Fudge) and Evergreen Memories (Tree Seedlings)
• Cake: Cake Sensations
• Hair: coucouhair(Melissa and Sarah)
• Makeup: Olivia Tassone
• Dress: Pronovias Duende from The Bridal House

A lot goes into the wedding design process at JBW. We begin by determining a bride and groom’s wedding style – the look they envision, the atmosphere they want their event to evoke, the level of formality, etc. We then create visual inspiration boards and detailed budgets. Once we’re all on the same page we execute, securing rental and décor items, collaborating with a florist to design centrepieces and bouquets, and working with a stationer to create the couple’s invitations and stationery to perfectly reflect their wedding style.

We’re excited to begin sharing our 2014 weddings along with the design boards behind them so you can get a glimpse at how we take inspiration and make it reality.

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Nicole + Blake’s Banff Springs Hotel wedding was designed to enhance the dramatic elegance of the venue with a non-traditional colour palette to reflect their unique personal styles. Mixed metallics and laser-cut stationery details hinted at the medieval characteristics of the hotel, while lush brightly coloured florals added romance and femininity.

The inspiration:

Photo Credits (clockwise from top left): Red Rose Centerpiece – WedLuxe; Orange and Gold Wedding Cake – Maharani Weddings; Amber Uplighting – Rob Alberti; Christian Louboutin Wedding Shoes – Lovella Bridal; Candle Centerpiece – Bridal Bar; Red and Pink Flower Centerpiece – WedLuxe; Ornate Menu – WedLuxe.

…and the reality!

Photo Credit: Carey Nash Photography.

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Come back soon to see more of this beautiful wedding as featured in Blush Magazine.

Cheers!

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Banff Wedding Planner + Designer

We had the pleasure of working with Michelle and Matt to plan and design their destination wedding in B.C.’s beautiful Okanagan Valley! From the beginning of the planning process it was clear that they were more concerned about the comfort and experience of their guests than making the event about themselves. They wanted to create an experience for their guests to enjoy a mini vacation, and spend as much time possible visiting with loved ones.

To kick off the wedding weekend an exclusive event was held at the spectacular Mission Hill Winery. The venue was privately booked so guests were able to explore the architecture, take a private tour through the wine cellars and enjoy the ambiance of a string quartet under the stars.

On the wedding day the ceremony was scheduled in the late afternoon so guests could relax in the sun at the resort. Held at the picturesque CedarCreek Estate Winery, guests enjoyed a post-ceremony wine reception before being shuttled back to the resort for the evening events. Dinner and the formal program were held in a beautifully draped tent adjacent to Manteo Resort. After dinner guests made their way into the ballroom which was transformed into a contemporary lounge with a nightclub atmosphere, where they danced the night away to music spun by Edmonton’s top DJs, Harman B & DJ Kwake.

Here’s a look at Michelle + Matt’s gorgeous Kelowna wedding photographed by Jessica Balfour Photography.

{Winner of the 2014 Canadian Wedding Industry Award for
Best Luxury Event Planning, Alberta Region}

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Kelowna Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Jessica Balfour Photography
• Marriage Commissioner: Barbara Cragg
• Ceremony Music: Jeff Piatelli (Air Waves Music)
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B & DJ Kwake)
• Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
  
• Florist / Rentals (Decor): Celebrate Lavish
• Rentals (Tent, Chairs, Furniture): Avalon Event Rentals
• Croquembouche: Sugar Sweet Cake Co.
• Limousine: Kelowna Limo
• Shuttle Service: Western Bus Lines
• Hair: Nadine and Cody from Grateful Head Hair Studio
• Makeup: Style Bar by Sonia Sajnani
• Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Last week we shared the inspiration behind Sandy + Steve’s Enjoy Centre wedding design. As far as winter weddings go, this one is pretty spectacular!

Both from large families with strong cultural traditions, we worked with Sandy + Steve to fuse their East Indian and Croatian backgrounds to create a truly unique event experience.

• A traditional East Indian Henna (Mehndi) party was held before the wedding.
• A Croatian band played at the ceremony and throughout dinner.
• Sandy wore a gorgeous ivory lace gown for the ceremony, while her bridesmaids wore traditional East Indian attire.
• Customary Croatian shots of fine cognacs and grappa were served to guests upon arrival at the reception.
• A Dhol drummer escorted the newlyweds into their reception for the grand entrance.
• A mix of Western and Eastern cuisine was served which included family favourites from both sides.
• DJ Pat from Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis played a fusion of Indian dance music, Top 40, R&B and classic Croatian polkas!

Grab your favourite hot beverage and cozy up to enjoy some gorgeous eye candy captured by Jessica Fern Facette!

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Jessica Fern Facette
• Marriage Commissioner: Bob Wyatt
• Ceremony + Cocktail Music: Dobro Decki (Croatian Band)
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (DJ Patwant)
• Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
  
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Cake: The Art of Cake
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals + Elegant Touches
• Lighting: Production Lighting
• Drapery: Site 6 Events
• Transportation: Revolution Limousine
• Hair + Makeup: Jennifer Chivers
• Gown: Justin Alexander 9721
• Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Sandy + Steve wanted their winter wedding to be dramatic, romantic, elegant and bold. We let the stunning glass ceilings at The Enjoy Centre serve as inspiration for the design, allowing the deep blue night sky to shine through and enhancing it with additional blue lighting around the perimeter of the space. White and gold textured lighting was used to breakup the blue, mimicking twinkling stars. Metallic elements were carried throughout the design to ensure the sparkle of winter was present, while rich tones of cranberry and red florals brought vibrancy and life to the tables. The inspiration:

Photo Credits (clockwise from top left): Black and Gold Tablescape – Wedding Obsession; White Peony Centerpiece – Martha Stewart Weddings; Tartan Menu Wrap – The Knot; White and Green Wedding Bouquet – Jennifer Bergman Weddings; Ceremony Canopy – Kehoe Designs; Black Gold and Ivory Wedding Cake – Sweet & Saucy Shop; Black and Gold Table Design – Style Me Pretty.

…and the reality!

Photo Credit: Jessica Fern Facette.

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We’ll be sharing more of Sandy + Steve’s gorgeous wedding very soon – stay tuned!

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planner + Designer

Megan + Eric decided to host a weekend destination wedding at one of their favorite locations – The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. They wanted their guests to enjoy a sumptuous, romantic winter getaway, while incorporating unique elements to personalize the day.

Upon arrival, guests received welcome packages in their hotel rooms which included some of the couple’s favourite treats and snacks, mountain-themed components to tie into the destination, as well as a weekend itinerary postcard with a personalized thank you note. At the reception dinner tables, “guest libs” (mad libs) cards were placed at each setting on the other side of the menu. Guests filled in the blanks to Megan + Eric’s love story with their own creative adjectives – this was such a fun keepsake and an excellent alternative to a traditional guest book!

To convey a warm, romantic feeling with wintery undertones, we based the wedding design around a palette of mixed metallics and warm pastels. “Winter sparkle” was included in elements throughout the wedding design – from the glitter paper used in the stationery, to champagne sequin overlays, to the custom sparkly silver aisle runner. Black suede chair pads on dark gold diamond back chairs enhanced the medieval characteristics of Mount Stephen Hall.

Here’s a look at Megan + Eric’s magical Banff winter wedding with stunning photography by Gabe McClintock. You can also view the feature on Junebug Weddings. Enjoy!

{Winner of the 2014 Canadian Wedding Industry Award for
Best Event Design, Alberta Region}

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Banff Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Gabe McClintock
• Officiant: Klaus Ohlhoff
• Ceremony Music: Music Mosaic
• Reception Music: Banff Entertainment
• Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
  
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Cake: Cake Rhapsody
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals Banff
• Transportation: Highland Executive Limousine
• Hair + Makeup: Willow Stream Spa
• Gown: Allure Bridals 8957 from Novelle Bridal
• Shoes: Doris Embellished Metallic Pump by Badgley Mischka
• Bridesmaids’ Apparel: Alfred Sung from The Bridal House
• Groom/Groomsmen Apparel: Black by Vera Wang from Moore’s

Danijela + Zoran were married on a perfect fall day.  The leaves were a beautiful golden yellow and the sun was shining with blue skies.

Both from Serbian heritage, they wanted a timeless, elegant wedding that included some of their shared cultural traditions. After a traditional ceremony at Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John, guests made their way to Chateau Lacombe hotel in downtown Edmonton, where the ballroom sparkled with champagne and gold accents against a neutral ivory and taupe palette.

Enjoy the images below and see more of this elegant wedding:

• Featured on WedLuxe blog
• Edmonton wedding photographer blog by Infused Studios
• Beautiful highlight film from Edmonton wedding videographer VM Weddings

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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Infused Studios
• Videography: VM Weddings
• Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Wedding Design
  
• Florist: The Wild Orchid
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Lighting: Production Lighting
• Drapery: Site 6 Events
• Cake: Over the Top Cakes
• Transportation: Esquire Limousine
• Hair + Makeup: Sunita Sumaru (Sen Studios) + Astrid Woodard (Eclectica Beauty Studio)
• Gown: Allure Couture from Novelle Bridal