Charlotte + Frantz were married in an intimate ceremony at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. They wanted to exchange vows in front of their immediate families, sharing the sacred moment with their most important supporters. They recited their own vows, which were so beautiful and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. I feel so honoured to have shared in this special moment with them.

Months later, they would celebrate with an ultra-modern reception at the Art Gallery of Alberta – more to come in Part 2!

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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Gabe McClintock
• Videographer: Capture the Moment
• Officiant: Tammy Banting
• Ceremony Music: Mathias Silveira and John Fedor
• Invitations/Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Hair Wigs: coucouhair
• Makeup: Sen Studios – Sunita Sumaru
• Bridal Gown: Tom Ford

High school sweethearts, Mariah + Nathan have a love for tradition and an affinity for Old World Romance, making The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald the perfect setting to celebrate their love story.

It was a complete hotel takeover, with Team JBW working hard the morning of the wedding to transform three different spaces. After a touching ceremony in the Wedgwood Ballroom, guests joined the newlyweds on the terrace for a garden party complete with refreshments, live music and caricature artists. Cocktails were held in the Empire Foyer, where guests mingled and snapped candids in a photo booth to help make a memorable guest book for Mariah + Nathan.

The doors to the Empire Ballroom opened, unveiling timeless décor, with English Garden inspired florals in soft creams and pinks. The first of many surprises throughout the evening, Mariah + Nathan entered the ballroom sharing their first dance to singer and pianist Lindsey Nagy’s rendition of A Thousand Years. The festivities continued with a 5-course meal, a delicious “sweet bar,” signature drinks poured through a custom ice luge, a surprise hip hop performance, and two dress changes!

Thanks to Shandro Photo and A Love Story for beautifully capturing the day. Enjoy!

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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Shandro Photo
• Videographer: A Love Story
• Officiant: Robert Ligertwood
• Ceremony Music: Strathcona String Quartet
• First Dance Performance: Lindsey Nagy Music
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
• Hip Hop Dance Performance: 3rd Street Beat Entertainment
• Caricature Artists: Gerry Rasmussen + Laurel Hawkswell
• Photo Booth: Borsellino Photography 
• Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Lighting: PSAV
• Transportation: Esquire Limo
• Cake: The Art of Cake
• Sweet Table: The Art of Cake, Duchess Bake Shop
• Martini Luge: Ice Works
• Hair: Behind the Blush + Bailey Gartner
• Makeup: Behind the Blush
• Gowns: The Bridal House

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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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

Show off those ankles with sexy, strappy wedding shoes! Here are some favourites worn by our stylish brides over the last couple years.

Photo Credits (top-bottom, L-R): Jessie Holland Photography, Sharon Litchfield Photography, Jessica Fern Facette, Shandro Photo, Jessica Balfour, Images by Frost, Sharon Litchfield Photography, Shandro Photo.

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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

Melissa + Trevor contacted us almost two years before their Canmore wedding weekend. Living in Fort McMurray, they wanted to ensure they had lots of time to enjoy the process and weren’t rushed with meetings and bookings. It was such a pleasure working with this sweet, easy-going couple!

Their guests were travelling from all over Canada, so Melissa + Trevor wanted to ensure the priority for the weekend was a FUN, relaxing experience for their family and friends. We lucked out with perfect weather all weekend, and their dream of an outdoor ceremony in the mountains came true! Both ceremony and reception were held at Canmore Nordic Centre.

Photographik did an incredible job capturing Melissa + Trevor’s big day, both on film and with still images. Enjoy this selection of photos and check out their Wedding Film as well.

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Canmore Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Photographik
• Videography: Photographik
• Officiant: Karyn Faryna
• Ceremony Music: Andrew Ibanez
• Reception Music: Banff Entertainment
• Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
  
• Florist: Flower Artistry
• Décor: Special Event Rentals Banff
• Transportation: Blue Sky Limos
• Shuttle: Highland Executive Chauffeurs
• Cake: Cake Rhapsody
• Hair: JK Hair Designs
• Makeup: Avenue Beauty

When we first met Linda + Marcus they shared that the movie Up! has special meaning in their relationship, so including balloons in their wedding celebrations was a given.

Known for telling stories through their photography, Infused Studios were the perfect fit to document Linda + Marcus’ special day. Their Up! themed engagement session was featured on Love & Lavender! We also incorporated balloons down the aisle at their gorgeous Magrath Mansion ceremony.

The reception was held at one of our favourite Edmonton wedding venues – The Art Gallery of Alberta – where gold metallic elements were paired with vibrant shades of purple to create a striking design. It’s hard to believe it has nearly been one year since the big day!

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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Infused Studios
• Marriage Commissioner: Robert Ligertwood
• Harpist: Galen Noland
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (DJ Kidslim)
• Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
  
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Décor: Special Event Rentals 
• Drapery / Lighting: Site 6 
• Transportation: Blue Sky Limos
• Cake: The Art of Cake
• Hair: Patricia J
• Makeup: Sonia Sajnani
• Gown: Essense Designs Stella York Style 5781

Jon + Nicole, the talent behind Nicole Ashley Photography, planned an intimate elopement in San Francisco’s spectacular Sutro Forest. We were honoured to help them throw a celebration for friends and family back in Edmonton at The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar.

Here’s a look at their gorgeous reception as featured in Blush Magazine Inc.!

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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Jill Coursen Photography + Moments in Digital Photography
• Entertainment: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis
• Stationery: Justine Ma Design & Hand Lettering
  
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Look Events
• Lighting: Production Lighting 
• Cake: The Art of Cake
• Hair + Makeup: Behind The Blush
• Gown: WTOO from Novelle Bridal Shop
• Groom’s Suit: Zara
• Jeweler: Hunt Amor