Jessica and Jonathan wanted a stress-free planning experience, so they hired us for Full Service planning, design and coordination nearly 2.5 years before their wedding date. Little did they know, that decision would turn out to be incredibly wise, as they completely avoided the pandemic event restrictions and rescheduling headaches by planning for a July 2022 wedding!

Their intimate Hotel Macdonald wedding featured some personal touches to reflect their interests and relationship, including customized keepsake bookmarks for their guests and stacks of novels from their own collection displayed on the tables; blue and white salad plates as a nod to Jessica’s Portuguese heritage; and protea flowers used in their ceremony arch to pay homage to Jonathan’s South African roots.

Credits:

• Wedding Planning & Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Venue: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Wedgwood Room
• Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography
• Cinematography: Brayden Janzen Films
• Officiant: Pastor Al Plat
• Florist: Fabloomosity
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Ceremony Music: Jan Janovsky
• DJ: Urban Metropolis Entertainment
• Stationery: J. Gartner Studio
• Cake: Cake Affair
• Hair + Makeup: Behind the Blush
• Gown: The Bridal Boutique

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Team JBW  |  Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

Day 2 of Jahan + Michael’s Victoria destination wedding was one for the books! We woke up to perfect weather in Brentwood Bay. The bridal party spent the morning getting ready before Jahan + Michael shared a private first look. Guests were shuttled to a gorgeous ceremony location just a few minutes from the resort – Langtry Walk. They returned for cocktails, dinner and the most epic dance party at Brentwood Bay Resort!

If you haven’t already checked out Day 1 of the festivities, here’s the link to that post. We hope you enjoy this wedding as much as we did.

Credits:

• Wedding Planning & Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Ceremony Venue: Langtry Walk
• Reception Venue: Brentwood Bay Resort
• Photography: Fragment of Light
• Florist: Rook & Rose
• Officiant: JoAnn Reid
• Cake: Tweet’s Sweets
• Rentals: Trend Décor Rentals
• Stationery: Love Letters Co.
• Transportation: Wilson’s Transportation LTD.
• Ceremony Musicians: The Bach Alley
• Reception Music: Urban Metropolis Entertainment
• Hair + Makeup: Heartwood & Co

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Jennifer, Event Producer and Designer | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Victoria Wedding Planner

Jahan and Michael chose to have an intimate destination wedding where Michael grew up on Vancouver Island. The dreamy Brentwood Bay Resort was the perfect fit to give their guests an experiential weekend on the beautiful West Coast.

The wedding events began with a Pithi and Mandvo on the Terrace, where guests were invited to have Mehndi done by a talented Henna Artist. Later that evening, the Sangeet celebration was held on the pool deck. Guests dined on fusion cuisine and danced the night away!

Stay tuned for Part 2 – the Wedding Day…

Credits:

• Wedding Planning & Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Venue: Brentwood Bay Resort
• Photography: Fragment of Light
• Florist: Rook & Rose
• Rentals: Trend Décor Rentals
• Music: Urban Metropolis Entertainment
• Stationery: Love Letters Co.
• Hair + Makeup: Heartwood & Co.
• Henna Artist: Jasmine’s Henna

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Jennifer, Event Producer and Designer | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Victoria Wedding Planner

Hannah and Adam had to navigate through some pandemic restrictions, but they persevered and were able to tie the knot just a couple months after their original date. Their downtown wedding at Foundry Room in the Oliver Exchange Building gave off gorgeous moody garden vibes in a modern industrial setting.

Credits:

• Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Elyse)
• Venue: Foundry Room OEX
• Officiant: The Hon. Michelle G. Crighton
• Photography: Katch Studios
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Florist: Virgina Rose
• Transportation: Last Minute Limousine and Apex Limousine
• Ceremony Music: Lauren Gillis (Lucette)
• Reception Music: DJ Kwake Entertainment
• Cake: Wild Rose Cakes
• Hair + Makeup: Veil Beauty Co.

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Elyse, Lead Coordinator | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Day Management

Day two of Bethany + Mathew’s wedding festivities included a traditional Catholic ceremony at the iconic St. Joseph Basilica, followed by a gala celebration at JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District.

If you haven’t already checked out Part 1 of the festivities, here’s the link to that post. You can also see more of this incredible wedding weekend in the 2023 issue of Blush Magazine.

Credits:

• Wedding Planning & Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Jennifer)
• Ceremony Venue: St. Joseph Basilica Cathedral
• Reception Venue: JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
• Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography
• Videographer: Wagner & Co.
• Florist: Fabloomosity
• Cake: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Exquisite Affairs
• Stage Backdrop: Invert 720 Productions
• Dance Floor Wrap: Talent Productions
• Ceremony Music: Wild Rose Quartet
• Band: Uptown Band
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs (Harman B)
• Stationery: J. Gartner Studio
• Hair + Makeup: Sen Studios
• Transportation: Apex Limousine

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Jennifer, Event Producer and Designer | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Luxury Edmonton Wedding Planner

Be sure to check out the next post, Part 2 – The Wedding Day…

Credits:

• Wedding Planning & Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Jennifer)
• Venue: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
• Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography
• Videographer: Wagner & Co.
• Florist: Fabloomosity
• Rentals: Modern Rentals, Special Event Rentals
• Music: Premiere DJs (Harman B)
• Stationery: J.Gartner Studio
• Hair + Makeup: Sen Studios
• Henna Artist: Elegance by Simi

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Jennifer, Event Producer and Designer | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Luxury Event Planner, Edmonton

Sabrina and Romeo had planned to be wed in New York City at the Rainbow Room in April 2020…we all know how that went. Another couple’s plans deeply impacted by the pandemic, and yet another resilient and optimistic response. They moved it home to Edmonton, Canada, and with only a 6-month planning timeline we worked together to produce a very different event than they had initially envisioned.

Trading skycrapers for an entirely outdoor wedding, Sabrina and Romeo’s late summer soirée featured a mirrored aisle for their Sikh ceremony, live violinists, modern Indian cuisine, and two DJs. There was even a suprise appearance by Punjabi singer, Jazzy B! As a nod to their original venue, the Rainbow Room, we had the iconic compass featured on their dance floor.

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Credits:

• Full Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Jennifer)
• Venue: Aspen Valley
• Photography: Andras Schram Photography
• Videography: Parfait Productions
• Caterer: Zaika Indian Bistro
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Ceremony Arch, Rentals: BASH Decor
• Florist: Fabloomosity
• Stationery / Signage: J. Gartner Studio
• Plexi Stages: Exquisite Affairs
• Cake: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
• Cocktail Music: Charms YYC
• First Dance Singer: Lindsey Nagy Music
• DJs: Urban Beats Entertainment + Harman B
• Hair + Makeup: MADE by PG
• Vinyl Wraps, Indoor Sparklers: Talent Productions

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Jennifer, Lead Coordinator | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planner

Residing in Toronto, Jocelyn and Naheed wanted to host a destination wedding in the majestic Rockies to bring together their loved ones from across the country (and beyond). The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge fit the bill as the perfect venue for their weekend of events.

• The weekend kicked off with a welcome event held in the Golf Clubhouse, complete with live music and a food truck serving sweet treats and traditional East African delights.
• The next morning, Jocelyn and her crew had their Mehndi done while enjoying brunch. Guests joined them on the lawn of the Stanley Thompson Cabin to partake in the Pithi and Mandvo – traditional Ismaili ceremonies held before the wedding to bless the couple with well wishes.
• Everyone donned their best lehengas and Indian suits for the evening Sangeet held in a clearspan tent on Beauvert Plateau. Set right in front of the lake, the colourful decor and attire made for spectacular photos as DJ Double J brought the party!
• Saturday was reserved for an outdoor ceremony held on Whistlers Plateau, with both western and Ismaili rituals. The evening Gala followed in Beauvert Ballroom and featured a 4-course meal, heartfelt toasts. The Rondel Roberts Band and Double J alternated sets keeping guests on the dance floor into the early hours of the morning!
• Sunday morning brunch wrapped up the incredible weekend.

It was certainly challenging planning a multi-event destination wedding during the pandemic (to say the least!), but it all turned out phenomenally. We are especially grateful to Jocelyn, Naheed and their families for being so wonderful to work with and such kind, gracious humans.

Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Jennifer)
• Venue: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
• Photography + Videography: Tomasz Wagner, Wagner & Co.
• Florist: Cory Christopher
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Stationery: J.Gartner Studio
• Welcome Event Music: Paul Woida
• Welcome Event Catering: Take It And Go YYC Food Truck
• Ceremony Music: Marilyn Bulger, Harpist
• Reception DJ: Empire Entertainment – (DJ Double J)
• Reception Band: The Rondel Roberts Band
• Hair + Makeup: Nickol Walkemeyer
• Henna Artists: YEG Henna

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Jennifer, Event Producer and Designer | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Planner