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Edmonton Wedding Planner: Ashley + Dave
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!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
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
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
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
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Sheena + Chad
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
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Melanie + Chris
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!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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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
Kelowna Wedding Planner: Michelle + Matt
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}
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
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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
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Catherine + Neal
Catherine + Neal’s Royal Mayfair Golf Club wedding was recently featured in Edmonton’s own Bridal Fantasy Magazine.
They chose to incorporate traditions from both of their backgrounds. Neal and his groomsmen wore Scottish kilts and his grandmother gave a blessing in Gaelic before dinner. To represent Catherine’s Polish side, perogies and cabbage rolls were served at the rehearsal dinner and the marriage commissioner said a few words in Polish before the ceremony began. A very unique element of the ceremony was a Celtic handfasting using the official tartans of Alberta and Nova Scotia, representing the bride and groom’s places of birth.
Their favourite moment of the day? “Seeing each other for the first time was both awesome and hilarious. The anticipation and excitement is so evident in the photos. Our other favourite part was listening to everyone’s speeches. Each of them was so heartfelt and funny – we felt very special.”
Enjoy a sneak peek into this wedding through Carey Nash‘s talented eyes…
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
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Credits:
- Coordination + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Carey Nash Photography
- Officiant: Todzia Aird
- Backdrop: katebackdrop
- Florals: FaBLOOMosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Drapery Canopy: Site 6 Events
- Cupcakes: Cake Couture
- Ceremony Music: McDades Celtic Trio
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs / Urban Metropolis
- Transportation: Eternity Limousine
- Hair Stylist: Bailey Gartner
- Makeup Artist: N2 Makeup Artistry
- Gown: Pure Bridal
- Groom/Groomsmen: Scottish Imports
Inspiration to Reality: Catherine + Neal
Catherine + Neal wanted their Royal Mayfair Golf Club Edmonton wedding to be contemporary yet timeless. To achieve this look we paired geometric patterns with a chic palette of black, cream and gold – we just love how it turned out! 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: Carey Nash Photography.
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You can see more of this stylish wedding in the current issue of Bridal Fantasy Magazine, and stay tuned to the blog for Part 2…coming soon!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planner + Designer