This post is a long time coming. We’re so thrilled to finally share Ashley + Dave’s romantic fall wedding, which is featured in the current issue of Bridal Fantasy Magazine. 

Matrix Hotel was the setting for both ceremony and reception, fulfilling the couple’s wish to make the day convenient and easy for their guests. After a first look in the backyard gazebo of Ashley’s childhood home, the Wedding Party spent the afternoon taking photos before arriving for a candlelit ceremony with café lights hanging at the altar.

We designed the reception with a rich, warm colour palette reminiscent of the fall season, including shades of raspberry, marsala, plum, navy and gold. A mix of round and long wooden harvest tables were covered with lush florals, fruit and greenery. Gold accents and soft amber uplighting added extra sparkle to the romantic atmosphere.

After a set of exceptionally memorable and hilarious speeches, Ashley + Dave took to the dance floor to kick off the party. Harman B & DJ Kwake manned the DJ booth – a boxwood hedge with custom marquee letters spelling “A&D.”

This highlight video from A Love Story brings back all the memories from this incredible day – enjoy!

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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Sharon Litchfield
• Videographer: A Love Story
• Officiant: Tammy Banting
• Ceremony Music: Mathias Silvieria + John Fedor
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis
• Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Cookies & Milk Table: Confetti Sweets
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Lighting: Production Lighting
• Transportation: Esquire Limo
• Hair: Bailey Gartner
• Makeup: Eclectica Beauty Studio / The Makeup
• Gown: Novelle Bridal
• Bridesmaids Gowns: J. Crew
• Groom / Groomsmen Attire: Shaw & Co. Tailors

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!

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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

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!

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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

Hard to believe it’s almost been a year since Sheena + Chad’s wedding. This pretty fête was featured on Style Me Pretty Canada, but we wanted to give it the blog love it deserves on JBW as well!

When Sheena + Chad first came to us to plan and design their big day, the words they used to describe their vision were romantic, timeless, intimate and elegant. Above all, they wanted each guest to feel important – that they had played a special part in their love story.

We lucked out with beautiful weather for the outdoor ceremony at Magrath Mansion – an Edmonton landmark and historic private estate. A beautiful vintage hutch displayed photos of family members who are no longer with us, so their memories would be present at the occasion. Chad wrote his wedding vows on cue cards and each one had a word in large bold letters on the back. All together they read: “I will love you forever.” Such a sweet surprise gesture for his bride!

We transformed the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Manning Hall from a cool, contemporary space into a warm and romantic haven for the reception. Mixing square and round tables with different linen combinations and centrepiece designs added layers of texture and interest. The unique head table backdrop featuring ombré hanging floral stems beautifully framed the bride and groom.

Eternal Reflections captured the gorgeous images below, and A Love Story Cinema created this incredible highlight film of the day.

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Eternal Reflections
• Videographer: A Love Story Cinema
• Officiant: Tammy Banting
• Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
• Officiant: Tammy Banting
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Ceremony Music: Stringbeans Quartet
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (DJ Kidslim)
• Photo booth: Laugh Photo Booth
• Wedding Gown: jojobride
• Décor: Special Event Rentals
• Linens: Dress My Day
• Drapery / Lighting: Site 6 Events
• Cake: The Art of Cake
• Hair: Hairbro
• Makeup: Astrid Woodard
• Transportation: Royal Executive Limos
• Gown: 9005 Allure – Novelle Bridal Shop

Melanie + Chris wanted a fun, easy experience for their guests, so they opted to have both ceremony and reception in the same location – Fort Edmonton Park’s Blatchford Air Hangar. The day was warm and sunny which worked perfectly for our outdoor ceremony plans.

The classic black and cream palette provided a neat juxtaposition to the rustic venue. We brought the outdoors in with pops of fresh green throughout the floral arrangements, and the altar was flanked by two gorgeous curly willow and moss “trees” with hanging glass orbs and candles.

As a focal point at the reception, we designed a scrumptious black and white dessert table featuring: apple pies (Chris’ favourite), cupcakes, Oreo cheesecake, chocolate whoopie pies, white chocolate mousse cups, dark chocolate dipped pretzel sticks and more!

Melanie’s father restored a vintage Jaguar for photos which looked amazing parked in front of the Hangar and worked so great as a photo prop! Late lunch came rolling in on a vintage fire truck with a built-in wood fired pizza oven courtesy of Canicus Catering.

Kelly Redinger captured the day so perfectly – enjoy some images below!

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Kelly Redinger
• Marriage Commissioner: Robert Ligertwood
• Ceremony Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B & DJ Kwake)
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B & DJ Kwake)
• Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
  
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Décor: Special Event Rentals / Site 6 
• Caterer: Elizabethan Catering
• Cupcakes: Fuss Cupcakes
• Food Truck: Canicus Wood Fired Pizza
• Photo Booth: Your Photobooth
• Hair: Bailey Gartner
• Makeup: Sonia Sajnani
• Gown: Delica Bridal

Kyle + Chase…where do I begin. They are two of the most kind-hearted gentlemen I know, and anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting them knows they will bend over backwards for their loved ones. Oh, and they’re unbelievably handsome. It’s obvious, but deserves acknowledgment!

It was a perfect summer day at the Fort Edmonton Blatchford Air Hangar. The wedding combined black tie formality (guests dressed in black, white or grey) with an outdoor, carefree vibe – a theme that is very reflective of Kyle + Chase’s personalities.

They exchanged vows under a live tree covered with ribbons and over 3,000 paper cranes. The first dance (Tracy Chapman’s ‘The Promiss’) was performed by singer/songwriter Krystle Dos Santos, while guests lit sparklers and surrounded the happy couple. It was truly a magical moment!

This beautiful wedding was featured in Blush Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2014 issue. Head over to the online feature to read more about their wedding and incredible proposal story!

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• Coordination + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Brianna Hughes Photography
• Officiant: Tammy Banting
• Caterer: Elizabethan Catering
• Stationery: Monica Gault
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Decor: Special Event Rentals
• Ceremony + Reception Music: Premiere DJs (DJ Kidslim)
• First Dance Song: Krystle Dos Santos
• Hair (Grooms): Patricia J. Hair Designer
• Hair (Bridesmaids): Bailey Gartner
• Makeup: Dana Creran
• Kyle’s Suit: Dolce & Gabbana
• Chase’s Suit: Tom Ford

Over 75% full – don’t miss Plan Your Wedding Edmonton this Sunday, February 23rd, 2014!

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Recently engaged but not sure where to start? Have you been busy planning for a few months and need help figuring out what’s left to do before you say, ‘I do’? 

Don’t miss this fun and informative workshop led by Jennifer Bergman, Lead Planner + Designer of Jennifer Bergman Weddings Inc. Plan Your Wedding Edmonton is perfect for couples who have the time (and desire) to plan their own weddings, but could use a little help along the way.

            Date:          Sunday, February 23^rd, 2014
            Time:          10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
            Location:    Matrix Hotel (Amber Ballroom), 10640 100 Avenue

Your ticket includes:

• Professional wedding planning guidance through a variety of topics:
  • Getting started
  • Navigating the guest list
  • Setting and sticking to your budget
  • Choosing wedding locations / venues
  • Selecting your dream team of wedding professionals
  • Creative ideas to personalize your wedding
  • Managing wedding day logistics
  • Wedding design trends for 2014/2015
  • Etiquette
  • …and more!
• Planning workbook complete with checklists, budget guides and valuable resources
• Décor showcase featuring some of the latest trends in wedding design and décor, including gorgeous linens, customized stationery and centrepieces for every budget
• Personal tour of Matrix Hotel’s event spaces, guest rooms and suites
• Opportunity to have your wedding planning questions answered (and hear other couples’ questions too!)
• Delicious lunch and refreshments provided by Matrix Hotel
• Exclusive offers from Edmonton wedding vendors – valued at over $1,500!
  • Aydin Wedding Films – Save $100 on your wedding film booking
  • Bailey Gartner Freelance Hair Stylist – Complimentary bridal hair front wigs trial with wedding booking of 3 or more
  • Delica Bridal – $40 off a bridesmaid or special occasion dress
  • Erica Viegas (Singer/Guitarist) – Save $50 on your wedding ceremony music booking
  • Esquire Limousine – $100 off wedding limousine package
  • faBLOOMosity – Save 10% on your wedding flower order
  • Glow Juicery – Buy 3 juice Cleanses get 1 FREE
  • Joanna Bisley Designs – Save 15% on your wedding jewelry purchase
  • katebackdrop – 15% off a wedding photo booth package
  • Bridal Shop – $100 certificate towards accessories with purchase of wedding dress
  • Pinkpolka Wedding Design – Save 15% on your wedding invitations / stationery order
  • Premiere DJs – Save 10% on your wedding DJ package
  • Special Event Rentals – Save 10% on your wedding rentals order
  • The Art of Cake – Receive a complimentary 8″ bridal shower cake with your wedding cake order
  • …and more!

2013 Workshop Testimonials:

“I got a lot out of the workshop – gave me a different outlook on the planning process!”

“Thank you for putting this on – it was a wonderful resource and I will definitely be going over these notes again!”

“This will definitely make my wedding planning less stressful. It helped us make decisions for our venue, décor and style!

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Please note that there are a limited number of tickets available and you must pre-register for this event. Tickets will NOT be available at the door. For more information, please contact us: info@JenniferBergmanWeddings.com / 780.298.8244.

Register Now!

Thank You To Our Event Partners!

Happy New Year! We have some exciting news to kick-off 2014…our inaugural Plan Your Wedding Edmonton workshop was such a hit last year that we’re bringing it back! Read on for more information and be sure to register before January 23rd for early bird savings!

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Recently engaged but not sure where to start? Have you been busy planning for a few months and need help figuring out what’s left to do before you say, ‘I do’?

Don’t miss this fun and informative workshop led by Jennifer Bergman, Lead Planner + Designer of Jennifer Bergman Weddings Inc. Plan Your Wedding Edmonton is perfect for couples who have the time (and desire) to plan their own weddings, but could use a little help along the way.

            Date:          Sunday, February 23^rd, 2014
            Time:          10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
            Location:    Matrix Hotel (Amber Ballroom), 10640 100 Avenue

Your ticket includes:

• Professional wedding planning guidance through a variety of topics:
  • Getting started
  • Navigating the guest list
  • Setting and sticking to your budget
  • Choosing wedding locations / venues
  • Selecting your dream team of wedding professionals
  • Creative ideas to personalize your wedding
  • Managing wedding day logistics
  • Wedding design trends for 2014/2015
  • Etiquette
  • …and more!
• Planning workbook complete with checklists, budget guides and valuable resources
• Décor showcase featuring some of the latest trends in wedding design and décor, including gorgeous linens, customized stationery and centrepieces for every budget
• Personal tour of Matrix Hotel’s event spaces, guest rooms and suites
• Opportunity to have your wedding planning questions answered (and hear other couples’ questions too!)
• Delicious lunch and refreshments provided by Matrix Hotel
• Exclusive offers from Edmonton wedding vendors – valued at over $1,500!
  • Aydin Wedding Films – Save $100 on your wedding film booking
  • Bailey Gartner Freelance Hair Stylist – Complimentary bridal hair wigs trial with wedding booking of 3 or more
  • LilyBridal – $40 off a bridesmaid or special occasion dress
  • Erica Viegas (Singer/Guitarist) – Save $50 on your wedding ceremony music booking
  • Esquire Limousine – $100 off wedding limousine package
  • faBLOOMosity – Save 10% on your wedding flower order
  • Glow Juicery – Buy 3 juice Cleanses get 1 FREE
  • Joanna Bisley Designs – Save 15% on your wedding jewelry purchase
  • Laugh Photo Booth – 15% off a wedding photo booth package
  • Novelle Bridal Shop – $100 certificate towards accessories with purchase of wedding dress
  • Pinkpolka Wedding Design – Save 15% on your wedding invitations / stationery order
  • Premiere DJs – Save 10% on your wedding DJ package
  • Special Event Rentals – Save 10% on your wedding rentals order
  • The Art of Cake – Receive a complimentary 8″ bridal shower cake with your wedding cake order
  • …and more!

Photo Credit: FO Photography

2013 Workshop Testimonials:

“I got a lot out of the workshop – gave me a different outlook on the planning process!”

“Thank you for putting this on – it was a wonderful resource and I will definitely be going over these notes again!”

“This will definitely make my wedding planning less stressful. It helped us make decisions for our venue, décor and style!

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Please note that there are a limited number of tickets available and you must pre-register for this event. Tickets will NOT be available at the door. For more information, please contact us: info@JenniferBergmanWeddings.com / 780.298.8244.

Register Now!

Thank You To Our Event Partners!