After Jessica and Eric’s venue closed unexpectedly during the Covid-19 pandemic, plans quickly shifted and they decided to hold their wedding closer to home in Calgary, Alberta.

We transformed The Lake House from rustic hunting cabin to whimsical garden. Nine chandeliers were adorned in foliage and florals and the grand fireplace was flanked with pillars of elegant blooms. From the caricature artist, a karaoke dance party and late night bubble tea, Jessica and Eric created a personalized and memorable experience for their guests. We were giddy with excitement to see this event featured on Carats & Cake!

Their day was nothing short of the fairytale they deserved – a truly magical start to the next chapter of their love story – and we are honoured to have been a part of their Calgary wedding.

Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Lead: Suzanne)
• Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Lake House Calgary
• Officiant: Tammy Banting
• Photography: Infused Studios
• Videography: Castaño Media
• Florist: Fall for Florals
• Cake: Bake My Day
• Bubble Tea: Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
• Rentals: Modern Rentals
• Transportation: AM PM Limo Service
• Ceremony Music: Janice Pearce – Harpist
• Reception Music + Karaoke: Pez Productions
• Hair: Jessie Liao Hair
• Makeup: Yumi Shin
• Caricaturist: Rob Milton

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Suzanne, Lead Planner | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Calgary Wedding Planner

Megan + Eric decided to host a weekend destination wedding at one of their favorite locations – The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. They wanted their guests to enjoy a sumptuous, romantic winter getaway, while incorporating unique elements to personalize the day.

Upon arrival, guests received welcome packages in their hotel rooms which included some of the couple’s favourite treats and snacks, mountain-themed components to tie into the destination, as well as a weekend itinerary postcard with a personalized thank you note. At the reception dinner tables, “guest libs” (mad libs) cards were placed at each setting on the other side of the menu. Guests filled in the blanks to Megan + Eric’s love story with their own creative adjectives – this was such a fun keepsake and an excellent alternative to a traditional guest book!

To convey a warm, romantic feeling with wintery undertones, we based the wedding design around a palette of mixed metallics and warm pastels. “Winter sparkle” was included in elements throughout the wedding design – from the glitter paper used in the stationery, to champagne sequin overlays, to the custom sparkly silver aisle runner. Black suede chair pads on dark gold diamond back chairs enhanced the medieval characteristics of Mount Stephen Hall.

Here’s a look at Megan + Eric’s magical Banff winter wedding with stunning photography by Gabe McClintock. You can also view the feature on Junebug Weddings. Enjoy!

{Winner of the 2014 Canadian Wedding Industry Award for
Best Event Design, Alberta Region}

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Banff Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Gabe McClintock
• Officiant: Klaus Ohlhoff
• Ceremony Music: Music Mosaic
• Reception Music: Banff Entertainment
• Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
  
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Cake: Cake Rhapsody
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals Banff
• Transportation: Highland Executive Limousine
• Hair + Makeup: Willow Stream Spa
• Gown: Allure Bridals 8957 from Novelle Bridal
• Shoes: Doris Embellished Metallic Pump by Badgley Mischka
• Bridesmaids’ Apparel: Alfred Sung from The Bridal House
• Groom/Groomsmen Apparel: Black by Vera Wang from Moore’s

Today’s Inspiration to Reality post features a rustic elegant wedding at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Shelley + Stewart wanted their wedding design to incorporate natural elements, warm candlelight and clean, modern lines:

Photo Credits (clockwise from L-R): lanterns down aisle – Elizabeth Anne Designs; faux wood wedding invitation – Studio Embossed; cream and ivory reception – Cynthia Martyn via Bridal Cookie; cream and green bouquet – Wedding Bee; candles and willow down aisle – Hitched in the Hood; nude bridesmaid dresses – Elizabeth Anne Designs; branch centerpiece – Pinterest.

…here’s a sneak peek at their wedding vision come to life!

Photo Credit: PHOTOPHILCRO.

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Tomorrow we’ll share the full blog post of this gorgeous wedding as featured on Style Me Pretty Canada…stay tuned!

Jennifer | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Lake Louise Wedding Planner + Designer

Calgary-based Cineart Photography is giving away a free wedding photography session – either on your day or after. If you browse their blog you’ll see that Cineart does fabulous work, so don’t miss this opportunity! To enter, simply share your love story and a few words why you deserve to win. The contest ends on Valentine’s Day, so quick – enter now!

Good luck!

Jennifer

Photo Credit: Cineart Photography.