Posts Tagged: henna artist edmonton
Epic Multi-Day Fusion Wedding Part 1: Alejandra + Jason
Alejandra and Jason met at a champagne bar in Calgary, Alberta. They were both tagging along with mutual friends – they instantly connected and the rest is history.
The wedding festivities kicked off with a welcome event coined “The Pep Rally,” which was a modern take on a Sangeet. Traditionally, a Sangeet is an East Indian pre-wedding celebration with lots of song and dance. Alex and Jason’s version was held in a newly restored historic building in downtown Edmonton called The Pendennis, with exposed brick and industrial ambiance.
Designed to encourage mingling, the event featured food stations serving Indian fusion cuisine, lounge vignettes and mixed styles of seating. We kept guests on their toes with ever-changing entertainment, including an R&B sax player, traditional South Asian dancers, a dhol drummer and a hip hop DJ!
We only had about 4 months to plan their multi-event wedding week, but we were up for the task and everything came together beautifully. Be sure to check it out here: Part 2, The Wedding Day.
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Venue: The Pendennis
- Catering: Zaika Bistro
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Live Music: Jeff Hendrick
- DJ: Exclusive Entertainment – DJ ESPY
- Hair + Makeup: Emily Phung, Calvin Alexander
- Henna: Ruby’s Henna Studio
- Stationery + Signage: J. Gartner Studio
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Luxury Edmonton Wedding: Bethany + Mathew (PT 1)
Be sure to check out the next post, Part 2 – The Wedding Day…
Credits:
- Wedding Planning & Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Jennifer)
- Venue: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography
- Videographer: Wagner & Co.
- Florist: Fabloomosity
- Rentals: Modern Rentals, Special Event Rentals
- Music: Premiere DJs (Harman B)
- Stationery: J.Gartner Studio
- Hair + Makeup: Sen Studios
- Henna Artist: Elegance by Simi
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Jennifer, Event Producer and Designer | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Luxury Event Planner, Edmonton
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