Posts Tagged: Blake Loates Photography
Jasper Wedding Coordinator: Sarah + Andrew
One of the greatest privileges of our job as wedding planners is being invited to experience love on so many levels. The love a couple has for one another is the obvious one, but we bear witness to the incredible love parents have for their children, adoring grandparents beaming with pride, and the special bonds of childhood friends.
Love radiated throughout Sarah and Andrew’s wedding weekend at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and that’s a testament to their relaxed personalities and warm, welcoming natures. The weather also showed this couple some love by cooperating to give them a beautiful outdoor ceremony on Whistlers Plateau.
Cory Christopher brought the outdoors inside the Beauvert Room with lush florals and organic elements. He also expertly wove in personal touches that reflected Sarah and Andrew as individuals and as a couple. Moss “mountains” showed guests where to take their seats, pillars displayed childhood objects and photos like an exhibit – a nod to Sarah’s professional career as a curator – a canoe adorned with ferns and greenery held ice cold beer at the bar!
Blake Loates captured this day so beautifully! Her images are featured in the Fall/Winter 2018 issue of Confetti Magazine, and you can enjoy a magical Super 8mm highlight film by Arrow Films here: Sarah + Andrew Wedding Film.
Suzanne, Lead Coordinator | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Coordinator
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Credits:
- Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Blake Loates
- Videography: Arrow Films
- Officiant: Sally Boyle
- Ceremony Music (Harpist): Marilyn Bulger
- Reception Music: Jasper Alpine Music
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florals + Décor: Cory Christopher
- Chocolate Bar Favours: The Violet Chocolate Company
- Hair: The Salon at Jasper Park Lodge Spa
- Makeup: Jenn Chivers
- Gown: Delica Bridal
Wedding Song Ideas 2018
It’s that time again! Nearly every couple struggles with those special musical selections for their Big Day, so we’re bringing you our 3rd edition of Wedding Song Ideas.
This time we’ve compiled a list of songs categorized by style/type, so whether you’re looking for something fun and upbeat for your Grand Entrance, or something soulful for your First Dance, we’ve got you covered. Here is a link to quick-play and listen to this list on Apple Music: 2018 Wedding Song Ideas.
For more song ideas check out our previous lists here: Part 1 + Part 2.
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{Photo: Lolo and Noa}
Sweet + Slow – great options for your Ceremony through to the First Dance
- Best Part / Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R
- Hold My Girl / George Ezra
- I’m With You / Vance Joy
- Take the World / JOHNNYSWIM
- Perfect Duet / Ed Sheeran feat. Beyoncé
- Sweet Creature / Harry Styles
- Wild Love / James Bay (Acoustic)
- Please Keep Loving Me / James TW
- How Would You Feel / Ed Sheeran
- Better / SYML
{Photo: Stoffer Photography}
Fun + Upbeat – cheery songs for your Grand Entrance or Cake Cutting
- A Good Night / John Legend feat. BloodPop
- Let Me / ZAYN
- Let’s Get Married / Bleachers
- Fresh Eyes / Andy Grammer
- Morning Light / Justin Timberlake feat. Alicia Keys
- All My Love / George Ezra
- For You / James TW
- Light It Up / Major Lazer feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG
- Love Me Like You Do / Ellie Goulding
- Pineapple Skies / Miguel
- One Kiss / Calvin Harris + Dua Lipa
- Feels Great / Cheat Codes feat. Fetty Wap & CVBZ
{Photo: Sharon Litchfield}
Soulful Songs – add some rhythmic sounds to your day
- My Song / H.E.R
- Say You Won’t Let Go / James Arthur
- Unconditional / Freya Ridings
- Love on the Weekend / John Mayer
- My Love / Ria Mae
- Coming Home / Leon Bridges
- City of Stars / Gavin James
- Adorn / Miguel
- Song for You / Rhye
- Baby I’m a Fool / Melody Gardot
- LOVE / Kendrick Lamar feat. ZACARI
{Photo: Nicole Ashley}
Romantic Country – there’s never a bad time to play a poetic country love song
- Love Is a Wild Thing / Kacey Musgraves
- From the Ground Up / Dan + Shay
- You Make It Easy / Jason Aldean
- Heaven / Kane Brown
- In Case You Didn’t Know / Brett Young
- I Need You / Tim McGraw feat. Faith Hill
- This Girl / Hunter Hayes
- I Do / Morgan Evans
- All About Her / Paul Brandt
- Tennessee Whiskey / Chris Stapleton
{Photo: Sharon Litchfield}
Classic Covers – romantic replays to use for a special dance or two
- Crazy Love / Juke Ross — original Van Morrison
- Can’t Help Falling in Love / Haley Reinhart — original Elvis Presley
- I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You / Joseph Vincent — original Frankie Valli
- To Make You Feel My Love / Mick McAuley & Winifred Horan — original Billy Joel
- I’m Gunna Be (500 Miles) / Sleeping At Last — original Peter, Paul and Mary
- Time After Time / Tyler Ward acoustic version — original Cyndi Lauper
- Have I Told You Lately That I Love You / John Adams — original Van Morrison
- Wings / Amber Leigh Irish — original Birdy
- Love at First Sight / Blame Jones — original Kylie Minogue
- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic / Sleeping At Last — original The Police
- La Vie En Rose / Daniela Andrade — original Louis Armstrong
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Suzanne | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Best Wedding Dessert Tables
Dessert tables have been a popular feature at wedding receptions over the past few years. This trend began with candy tables and has evolved to include a couple’s favourite sweets and desserts, such as doughnuts, cookies, cupcakes and pies. We’ve also done frozen yogurt and ice cream bars, custom chocolate truffle stations and popcorn displays!
Why do we love this trend?
- Sweet tables are a great way to personalize your reception, showcasing your tastes as a couple. Think out-of-the-box to your childhood favourites or desserts from your heritage.
- Use a dessert bar to reflect your reception design, adding an element of décor to the space.
- Rather than giving away individual guest favours, instead invest that budget in a fun dessert table that guests can enjoy all evening.
Here are some of our favourite sweet tables and dessert bars we’ve designed for JBW couples. Warning – do not view on an empty stomach!
White + Pink Sweet Bar: Mariah + Nathan’s Wedding
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Cookie Table: Stephanie + Clark’s Wedding
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Moonshine Doughnut Table: Anita + Ben’s Wedding
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Homemade Pie Table: Alexis + Tom’s Wedding
{Blake Loates Photography}
Cupcake Table: Carly + Taylor’s Wedding
{Julie Williams Photography}
Cupcakes + Candy Table: Jenny + Hon’s Wedding
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Cookies & Milk Table: Ashley + Dave’s Wedding
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Dessert Table: Allena + Jamie’s Wedding
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Pink + Green Candy Table: Krista + Scott’s Wedding
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Pink + Purple Candy Table: Sabrina + Fil’s Wedding
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French Themed Sweet Table: Kristy + Joe’s Wedding
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Purple + White Candy Table: Saveena + Rodnie’s Wedding
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Rustic Sweet Table: Violeta + Barry’s Wedding
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Black + White Dessert Table: Melanie + Chris’ Wedding
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
First Look Photos
More and more couples are choosing to break tradition and see each other before they walk down the aisle. Referred to as a “first look,” it is when the to-be-weds see one another in their wedding attire with their photo and video team present to document the moment. Most couples then spend a couple of hours taking photos with their wedding party before heading to the ceremony to say I Do.
While this change of format isn’t for everyone, taking photos before the ceremony is a great idea for a few reasons:
- Feeling fresh. Taking photos right after you get ready means your hair and makeup will be at their best. (This also applies to your flowers!)
- Capture the moment. Your photo and video team will ensure this special moment is captured at all angles, with no risk of Uncle Hank’s iPad obstructing the view.
- Keep calm and marry on. If you’re the anxious type, hanging out and taking photos with the bridal party will help you relax before the ceremony.
- Gone with the gap. Getting photos out of the way before the ceremony saves your guests the painful wait in between events, and allows you to spend more time visiting with them. This is particularly convenient if both ceremony and reception are being held at the same venue.
Here are some amazing photos of JBW couples sharing their first look!
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Shoespiration: Something Blue
Mint, royal, midnight, navy – take tradition to your toes and make them your ‘something blue’!
Photo Credits (top-bottom, L-R): Blake Loates Photography, Katch Studios (L+R), Shandro Photo, Julie Williams Photography, Jessica Fern Facette, Sharon Litchfield Photography (R), Sharon Litchfield Photography, Sharon Litchfield Photography (L+R).
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Bouquet Inspiration: Organic
The last of our bouquet inspiration series features gorgeous organic bouquets perfect for the bride who desires a rustic or outdoorsy element to her wedding day style.
Organic bouquets are full of texture and mixed elements. Think beyond floral – succulents, cotton, berries, scabiosa pods and fiddleheads add so much dimension and movement. Earthy tones give the bouquet a rustic feel, while soft pastels convey whimsy and romance.
Be sure to check out more inspiration from earlier in this series: Classic White Bouquets, Bright + Bold Bouquets, Romantic Bouquets.
Photo: Kelly Redinger / Florist: faBLOOMosity
Photo: Blake Loates Photography / Florist: faBLOOMosity
Photo: Sharon Litchfield Photography / Florist: Willow Haven
Photo: Studio 9 Photographics / Florist: faBLOOMosity
Photo: (L) Katch Studios, (R) Julie Williams / Florist: faBLOOMosity
Photo: shopbackdrop/ Florist: faBLOOMosity
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Bouquet Inspiration: Bright + Bold
Part 2 of our bouquet inspiration series – we’re featuring bright and bold bouquets full of colour! Bold bouquets really pop against a white or cream wedding dress.
Keep it all one colour for a more classic look, or play with various shades of a colour for more dimension and texture. To make an even bigger statement, pair complementary colours such as fuchsia and kelly green or violet and tangerine.
Here’s a collection of JBW brides who have chosen to go with bright and bold bouquets on their wedding day!
Photo: Stephanie Fay Photography / Florist: Petal Pusher AZ
Photo: Carey Nash / Florist: Emporio Arte Floral
Photo: (L) Sharon Litchfield, (R) Infused Studios / Florist: (L) The Wild Orchid, (R) faBLOOMosity
Photo: Blake Loates Photography / Florist: Elysion Florals
Photo: Shandro Photo / Florist: faBLOOMosity
Photo: (L) Eric Daigle, (R) Jessica Fern Facette / Florist: (L) Willow Haven (R) faBLOOMosity
Photo: Julie Williams Photography / Florist: Willow Haven
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Next up: Romantic bridal bouquets…
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Alexis + Tom
Chock full of personal details and unique touches, it’s no surprise that Alexis + Tom’s charming summer wedding was featured in the latest issue of Blush Magazine.
The entire celebration was held at Christ Church – a beautiful 1920s church in the heart of downtown Edmonton that looks like it belongs in Europe! An intimate late afternoon ceremony flowed right into an outdoor cocktail hour complete with delicious appetizers, lawn games and an assortment of refreshing drinks such as cucumber water and strawberry lemonade.
At the reception guests were treated to a decadent family style dinner catered by Culina and an illustrious dessert table full of cakes and pies made with love by family members.
Her keen eye and love for bicycles made Blake Loates the perfect fit to photograph this wedding! Enjoy a glimpse of Alexis + Tom’s big day below.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Coordination + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Blake Loates
- Catering: Culina Catering
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Wedding Design
- Florals: faBLOOMosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Cake: Cake Couture
- Reception Music: Mr. Entertainment
- Hair: Headlines
- Makeup: Suzanne Dargis
- Gown: Paloma Blanca from jojobride