Posts Categorized: Real Weddings
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Planner: Kristen + Peter
Like many others, Kristen + Peter were forced to be nimble with their wedding plans in the summer of 2021. They pivoted to an intimate Rocky Mountain wedding at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. It was a beautiful, warm weekend making precious memories with their closest loved ones.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Venue: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Officiant: Behitched by Laura
- Photographer: Janine Rose Photography
- Videographer: Plaid Collar Films
- Florist: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Cake: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Music: Encore
- Hair + Makeup: Blushed Beaute
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Jennifer Bergman, Lead Coordinator | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Planner
Backyard Wedding Edmonton: Melissa + Gray
Like many others, Melissa and Gray were forced to pivot their original Summer 2020 wedding plans, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. They held a wonderful backyard event with their nearest and dearest, dining and dancing under the stars.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Officiant: Kaye Steward
- Photographer: Jade Gabrielle
- Videographer: Calvin Kho Films
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Music: DJ Kwake Entertainment
- Stationery: Wedding Design by Anika
- Cake: Brianne Gabrielle Cakes
- Hair + Makeup: Bliss & Glow Artistry
- Transportation: Apex Limousine
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Suzanne, Event Producer and Designer | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Day Management
Backyard Tent Wedding Planner: Katie + Simon
Katie + Simon had planned a large (300+!) wedding in the summer of 2020. Like many (many!) others, their plans were derailed by a not-so-welcome Global Pandemic. After weighing many options, we decided to pivot and re-plan their wedding. In keeping with the event guidelines in place at that time, we designed an intimate backyard tent wedding so they could celebrate with their nearest and dearest.
“ABOVE AND BEYOND. Worth every dollar hiring Jennifer to plan our wedding! If you’re like me and have a hard time with design, then you’re in good hands with Jennifer. She made the entire process SO easy, especially during the last 6 months since we had to pivot several times due to covid. I am still truly shocked by how beautiful everything came together. Thank you for the best day ever!”
See more of this beautiful micro-wedding in Blush Magazine.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photographer: Sharon Litchfield
- Videographer: Plaid Collar Films
- Catering: Stir Catering
- Bartending: The Old Fashioned Mobile Bar
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Music: Paul Woida
- Transportation: APEX Limousine
- Cupcakes: The Art of Cake
- Hair: Sam Pozdizk
- Makeup: Nickol Walkemeyer
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Jennifer + Team
Edmonton Wedding Planner, Backyard Tent Wedding
Alyshea + Al-Karim (Part 3): JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District Wedding Reception
Alyshea and Al-Karim’s Gala Reception was the very first event held at the new JW Marriott in Edmonton’s trendy ICE District. The spectacular hotel opened just days earlier, providing a truly unique and luxurious experience for guests – most of whom had travelled to Edmonton to attend the weekend celebration.
When designing this signature event, we chose a white-on-white palette with accents of greenery and gold to provide a timeless look, while using clean lines and modern elements to coordinate with the ballroom. The evening was filled with superb food and entertainment, including 10-piece band Billboard Collective and an encore performance by Shweta Pandit.
To wrap up the weekend’s events, the couple hosted a next-day brunch in the iconic Wedgwood Room at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
This wedding is not only featured on Wedluxe, but it was also honoured as a finalist for Best Wedding over $150,000 at the 2020 Canadian Event Awards!
Credits:
- Reception Venue: JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
- Photography: Mango Studios
- Cinematography: A Love Story
- Cake: The Art of Cake
- Florist: Fabloomosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Dress My Day
- Stationery: J. Gartner Studio
- Transportation: Exxotic Cars
- Cocktail Hour Musician: Marc Beaudin
- Singer: Shweta Pandit
- Band: Billboard Collective
- Dancers: Desert Rose Dance Studio
- Lighting, Rigging and AV: Freeman Audio Visual
- Dance Floor Wrap + Dry Ice: Talent Productions
- Photo Booth: DJ Kwake Entertainment
- Hair + Makeup: Nickol Walkemeyer
- Bridal Attire: Pooja Boutique
- Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo
- Jewelry + Rings: Zameer Kassam
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District Wedding
Luxury Wedding Planner Edmonton
Alyshea + Al-Karim (Part 2): Aga Khan Garden Wedding Ceremony
On the heels of their Mehndi celebration, Alyshea and Al-Karim’s wedding ceremony was held at the new 4.8-hectare Aga Khan Garden – gifted by His Highness the Aga Khan. With a stunning waterfall set as the backdrop to their vows, nearly 400 guests gathered to witness their beautiful Ismaili ceremony. Bollywood singer-actor Shweta Pandit sang the couple down the aisle, and a Rubab-Tabla duo filled the gardens with traditional music.
Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed appetizers and refreshing rose sharbat as they mingled with the newlyweds before heading to the Gala Reception later that evening. You don’t want to miss the final post in this series – coming soon!
This wedding is not only featured on Wedluxe, but it was also honoured as a finalist for Best Wedding over $150,000 at the 2020 Canadian Event Awards!
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Getting Ready Location: JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
- Ceremony Venue: Aga Khan Garden, University of Alberta Botanic Garden
- Photography: Mango Studios
- Cinematography: A Love Story
- Ceremony Catering: Culina To Go
- Ceremony Audio: FMAV
- Ceremony Singer: Shweta Pandit
- Ceremony Musicians: Barkat Ali and Ojas
- Florist: Fabloomosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Dress My Day
- Stationery: J. Gartner Studio
- Transportation: Exxotic Cars
- Headband Wigs + Makeup: Niawigs
- Bridal Attire: Pooja Boutique
- Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo
- Jewelry + Rings: Zameer Kassam
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Aga Khan Garden Wedding Ceremony Edmonton
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District Wedding: Vanessa + Jamie
Vanessa and Jamie were married in February 2020, and while we didn’t know it at the time, they were our last “normal” wedding before the world changed. Lucky for everyone in attendance, these newlyweds know how to celebrate!
Not ones for the traditional wedding reception format, Vanessa and Jamie chose to host their celebration with a cocktail party vibe to encourage mingling and dancing. With mixed style seating, creative food and drink stations around the room, Ukrainian dance performances and an incredible party band (The Barkells), they treated their loved ones to a night to remember at Edmonton’s new luxury hotel – JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District.
Credits:
- Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Suzanne)
- Ceremony + Reception Venue: JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
- Officiant: Seanna Collins
- Photography: Sharon Litchfield
- Videography: Blushed Beaute
- Cake: Cake Affair
- Florist: Fabloomosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Rentals (chairs): All West Wedding Rentals
- Limo: Last Minute Limousine
- DJ + Photo Booth: Revolution Entertainment
- Reception Band: The Barkells
- Hair + Makeup: Blushed Beaute
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Suzanne, Lead Planner | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District Wedding Planner
Alyshea + Al-Karim (Part 1): Mehndi Party at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Alyshea and Al-Karim celebrated their union with multiple events over a weekend in Edmonton – a destination they chose because of the recently opened Aga Khan Garden at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden.
This wedding weekend was such a delight to plan and design (and there are so many incredible details to share!) that we’re breaking it into three blog posts:
- Part 1 – The Mehndi Party at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Part 2 – The Wedding Ceremony at Aga Khan Garden
- Part 3 – The Gala Reception at JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
The festivities kicked off with a Bollywood Chic Mehndi party at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Guests enjoyed a custom ‘Flavours of India’ menu and could visit a draped Mehndi tent to have professional henna artists adorn their hands with beautiful designs.
The event featured dance performances, traditional Ismaili ceremonies and Vancouver’s Juno-nominated DJ A-SLAM. Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3 coming soon…
This wedding is not only featured on Wedluxe, but it was also honoured as a finalist for Best Wedding over $150,000 at the 2020 Canadian Event Awards!
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Getting Ready Location: JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
- Mehndi Party Venue: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Photography: Mango Studios
- Cinematography: A Love Story
- Live Trio: Indian Music Academy
- DJ: Divinity DJs (DJ A-SLAM)
- Florist: Fabloomosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Dress My Day, M Weddings
- Stationery: J. Gartner Studio
- Henna Artists: YEG Henna
- Transportation: Exxotic Cars
- Hair + Makeup: Nickol Walkemeyer
- Bridal Attire: Pooja Boutique
- Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo
- Jewelry + Rings: Zameer Kassam
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Mehndi and Sangeet Event Planner, Edmonton
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Wedding Coordinator: Grace + Shane
Along with 150 of their favourite people, Grace and Shane travelled to the majestic Rocky Mountains for their winter destination wedding at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
As most guests were visiting the area for the first time from the US, Grace and Shane hosted a welcome reception the evening prior to the wedding. They shuttled their guests from Lake Louise to wine and dine at the The Bison and experience the world-renowned Town of Banff.
The wedding day itself was mild as far as Canadian winters go, and the happy couple were able to exchange vows outdoors in front of the icy blue lake. After dinner and toasts, they danced the night away in the Victoria Ballroom to old and new hits covered by Five on the Side Band!
Credits:
- Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Suzanne)
- Rehearsal Dinner Venue: The Bison Banff
- Ceremony Venue: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Lakefront Terrace)
- Reception Venue: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Victoria Ballroom)
- Photography: Photography
- Officiant: Jason Suydam
- Ceremony + Reception Music: Five on the Side Band
- Wedding Gown: Lilybridal
- Florist: Banff Mountaintop Flowers
- Charter Buses: ABBC Charter Busses
- Rentals: Mountain Event Rentals
- Hair + Makeup: Botega Salon + Gallery
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Suzanne, Lead Planner | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
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