We first met Tiara when she attended one of our wedding planning workshops, and we were thrilled when she and Ricky decided they wanted our help to ensure their wedding day ran smoothly. You couldn’t meet a more kind or caring couple, and after getting to know their families it came as no surprise why these two are such a great match.

Matrix Hotel in downtown Edmonton served as the backdrop to their special day, with both ceremony and reception held at the venue. Tiara + Ricky chose to do a ‘first look’ and take their photos before the ceremony, setting the tone for a relaxed and fun-filled day. After a delicious meal and some hilarious speeches, guests celebrated until the early hours of the morning with an epic dance party!

Tiara + Ricky’s wedding is featured in the Fall/Winter 2016 issue of WeddingBells Magazine – what a perfect memento of such a lovely day!

Suzanne, Lead Coordinator | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Day Management

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Credits:

• Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Suzanne)
• Photography: ENV Photography
• Officiant: Tammy Banting
• Veil: Bestweddingveil
• Bridesmaid Dress: InstyleDress
• Ceremony Musician (Guitarist): Jeff Ramsey
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
• Décor: River City Events
• Lighting: Production Lighting
• Favours: Contessa French Macarons
• Hair + Makeup: Blushed Beaute

While we’re based in Edmonton, Alberta, we’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings in many beautiful destinations – both in Canada and abroad! This series will showcase some of our favourite locations including information for couples considering a wedding away from home.

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Destination ‘I Do’ Wedding Series: West Coast Canada

The term destination wedding typically evokes images of a sandy ceremony in a sunny locale. But you don’t have to look too far to find amazing coastal destinations right here in Canada.

Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. Victoria has long been known as the ‘City of Gardens’ with it’s countless formal gardens, parks and extensive bike trails throughout the city and surrounding area. With its charming character and laidback vibe, it’s easy to see why Victoria has received accolades as the ‘Most Romantic City in Canada’.

Pender Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands along the Pacific Coast, and let me tell you, it’s spectacular. From the vast blue Pacific Ocean to lush green landscapes, your wedding photos will be incredible. Quaint and unspoiled, Pender Island can be accessed daily via ferry, seaplane or water taxi.

We’ve had the pleasure of working at two incredible West Coast wedding venues:

• Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa
• Poets Cove Resort & Spa

Above Location: Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, Victoria, B.C.
Real Wedding: Megan + PeterAbove Location: Poets Cove Resort & Spa, Pender Island, B.C.
Real Wedding: Stephanie + Clark

Photo Credits: Jesse Holland Photography, C.J. Scott Photography.

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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Victoria Wedding Planning + Design
Vancouver Island Wedding Planning + Design

While we’re based in Edmonton, Alberta, we’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings in many beautiful destinations – both in Canada and abroad! This series will showcase some of our favourite locations including information for couples considering a wedding away from home.

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Destination ‘I Do’ Wedding Series: Los Cabos, Mexico

We love Los Cabos as a wedding destination and have been fortunate to plan several there over the past few years. Why?

• Proximity to Western Canada – Cabo is a quick (direct!) flight from Alberta.
• Picturesque views – from expansive desserts to aqua blue waters, a gorgeous marina and the famous El Arco, your wedding photos will be incredible
• Climate – Cabo has very consistent weather. It is generally warm and dry, not humid. Average temperatures range from 19°C – 30°C.
• People – the local vendors are so warm and welcoming, it makes the destination wedding planning process smooth and enjoyable.

Over the years we’ve worked at some incredible Los Cabos wedding venues:

• Sunset Da Mona Lisa Restaurant
• Melia Real Cabo
• RIU Palace
• Secrets Puerto Los Cabos

Here are a few photos of our Los Cabos Weddings to show you Cabo at its finest…
Above Location: Melia Cabo Real
Real Weddings: Robyn + Aaron // Naomi + TimAbove Location: Hotel RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas
Real Wedding: Jaclyn + Curtis
Above Location: Sunset Da Mona Lisa Restaurant
Real Wedding: Kim + Pierre

Photo Credits: PHOTOPHILCRO, Ana and Jerome Photography, Carey Nash Photography, Kelly Redinger Photographer.

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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Los Cabos Wedding Planning + Design

Timeless, elegant and full of luxe details, Desiree and Al’s summer wedding took place at two of our favourite Edmonton venues. The classically beautiful ceremony was held in Hotel Macdonald’s Wedgwood Room, and the contemporary Art Gallery of Alberta set the stage for the evening festivities. Fittingly, Desiree wore two dazzling Pnina Tornai dresses: a formal ballgown for the ceremony and a fitted evening gown for the reception.

These two are so sweet and caring, and the entire day was filled with love radiating from their wedding party, families and friends (who sure know how to party)!

DQ Studios captured the day beautifully, and A Love Story put together this awesome highlight film of the day.

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Desiree + Al, you were an absolute joy to work with and we wish you all the best in your new adventure!

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

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: DQ Studios
• Videographer: A Love Story
• Officiant: Kaye Steward
• Ceremony Music: Mathias Silveira (Violin-Piano Duo)
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
• Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Cake: The Art of Cake
• Rentals / Drapery: Special Event Rentals
• Specialty Linens: Dress My Day
• Aisle Runner: Original Aisle Runner Co.
• Dance Floor: Dance Floor Décor
• Handwritten Mirror Seating Chart: Justine Ma
• Transportation: Esquire Limousine
• Late Lunch: Fat Franks
• Hair: Bliss Hair Design
• Makeup: Sen Studios
• Bridesmaids: Pure Bridal
• Gowns: Pnina Tornai

After saying ‘I Do’ in an intimate ceremony at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Charlotte + Frantz wanted to celebrate their marriage by throwing an incredible party for their friends and families. The reception was held six months later at the modern Art Gallery of Alberta. 

Long rectangle tables flanked either side of the reception space, while square tables lined the centre of the room. Layers of geometric patterns on the linens, table runners and chargers enhanced a monochromatic palette of whites and soft greys. Homogenous groupings of all-white florals including callas, hydrangea, peonies and garden roses were angled for a modern look. Luxurious letterpress stationery featured the couple’s contemporary monogram, which was also displayed on the DJ booth and custom Violet Chocolate Co. favours.

A dessert bar featured Charlotte + Frantz’s favourite sweets, including Nanaimo bars and locally owned Moonshine doughnuts. Fat Franks hot dog truck served delicious late night eats – a perfect way to fuel up for more dancing!

Before perusing the gorgeous photos by Gabe McClintock, you MUST watch this incredible video by Capture the Moment Media based in Vancouver. They filmed both the December ceremony and June reception – it’s such a wonderful depiction of Charlotte + Frantz’s love story.

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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
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
• Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
• Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals
• Transportation: Legends Limousine
• Doughnuts: Moonshine Doughnuts
• Late Lunch: Fat Franks
• Favours: The Violet Chocolate Co.
• Hair: Patricia J – Weekly Yeg
• Makeup: Sen Studios (Sunita Sumaru)
• Gown: Alvina Valenta 9258 from Delica Bridal

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!

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
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

We are back with our 2nd edition of Wedding Song Ideas (check out Part 1 here)! Choosing those special songs for your wedding day can be challenging for many couples, so we’ve compiled a list of ideas – both Classic and Contemporary – for all those memorable moments.

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Ceremony

Classic:

1. Hallelujah / Jeff Buckeley
2. Summer Guest / Ásgeir
3. Maybe I’m Amazed / Vitamin String Quartet
4. La Valse de L’Amour / Patrick Doyle
5. Beethoven’s 5 Secrets / The Piano Guys
6. Clair de Lune / Clade Debussy
7. Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring / Johann Sebastian Bach
8. Your Guardian Angel / Vitamin String Quartet
9. Here Comes the Sun / Guitar Dreamers
10. I’m Ready / Bryan Adams

Contemporary:

1. Boom Clap / Lennon & Maisy
2. Flightless Bird, American Mouth / Iron & Wine
3. Turning Page / Sleeping at Last
4. What Love is All About / Johnny Reid
5. Somewhere Only We Knew / Lily Allen
6. Love / Matt White
7. Love Someone / Jason Mraz
8. You and I / Michael Bublé
9. When You Say You Love Me / Josh Groban
10. Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop / Landon Pigg

Grand Entrance

Classic:

1. Signed, Sealed, Delivered / Stevie Wonder
2. You Make My Dreams Come True / Hall & Oats
3. It’s Not Unusual / Tom Jones
4. Could You be Loved / Bob Marley and the Wailers
5. Come Fly With Me / Frank Sinatra
6. That’s Amore / Dean Martin
7. You’re My Best Friend / Queen
8. Bittersweet Symphony / The Vitamin String Quartet
9. This Will Be / Natalia Cole
10. Get Ready / The Temptations

Contemporary:

1. Happy / Pharrell Williams
2. Shut Up and Dance / Walk the Moon
3. Honey, I’m Good / Andy Grammar
4. Sugar / Maroon 5
5. Adventure of a lifetime / Coldplay
6. I Got U / Duke Dumont feat. Jax Jones
7. Top of the World / Tim McGraw
8. Love Is / Rod Stewart
9. Good Life / Kanye West feat. T-Pain
10. Best Day of My Life / American Authors

First Dance

Classic:

1. It Had To Be You / Billie Holiday
2. Something In The Way She Moves / James Taylor
3. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic / Sleeping At Last (cover of The Police)
4. Let’s Stay Together / Al Green
5. You Are So Beautiful / Joe Cocker
6. I Cross My Heart / George Strait
7. Crazy Love / Van Morrison
8. Endless Love / Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
9. Unchained Melody / Righteous Brothers
10. La Vie en Rose / Andrea Bocelli

Contemporary:

1. Thinking Out Loud / Ed Sheeran
2. Purpose / Justin Bieber
3. Tenerife Sea / Ed Sheeran
4. How Long Will I Love You / Ellie Goulding
5. Latch (Acoustic) / Sam Smith
6. State of Grace (Acoustic) / Taylor Swift
7. I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) / Sleeping At Last
8. Die a Happy Man / Thomas Rhett
9. Heartbeat / Chris Young
10. Close Your Eyes / Michael Bublé
11. The One / Kodaline

Parent Dance

Classic:

1. Cupid Shuffle / Cupid
2. Overjoyed / Stevie Wonder
3. I’ll Be Seeing You / Billy Holiday
4. When the Stars Go Blue / Tim McGraw
5. When You Need Me / Bruce Springsteen
6. Landslide / Fleetwood Mac
7. When You’re Smiling / Louis Armstrong
8. The Prayer / Céline Dion & Andrea Bocelli
9. Cinderella / Steven Curtis Chapman
10. Love Me Tender / Barbara Streisand (with Elvis Presley)

Contemporary:

1. To the Moon and Back / Luke Bryan
2. Book of Love / Peter Gabriel
3. Even My Dad Does Sometimes / Ed Sheeran
4. I’ve Got You (And You’ve Got Me) / Lennon & Maisy
5. Stars / Alessia Cara
6. Golden / Lady Antebellum
7. Across the Universe / Rufus Wainwright
8. By Your Side / Sade
9. Lost Stars / Adam Levine
10. In My Life / Diana Krall

Bouquet/Garter Toss

Classic:

1. Walk this Way / Aerosmith & Run – DMC
2. Hit Me With Your Best Shot / Pat Benatar
3. A Little Less Conversation / Elvis Presley
4. U Can’t Touch This / MC Hammer
5. Last Dance / Donna Summer
6. The Final Countdown / Europe
7. I Got You / James Brown & His Famous Flames
8. Burning Down the House / Talking Heads
9. Whip It / Devo
10. She’s a Lady / Tom Jones

Contemporary:

1. Watch Me / Silento
2. Hot in Here / Nelly
3. Partition / Beyoncé
4. Country Girl / Luke Bryan
5. Milkshake / Kelis
6. Marvin Gaye / Charlie Puth & Meghan Trainor
7. S.O.B / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
8. My House / Flo Rida
9. Hey Mama / David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack
10. Don’t Stop The Party / Pitbull

Photo Credits (top-bottom): Carey Nash Photography, Brianna Hughes Photography, DQ Studios, Kelly Redinger Photographer, DQ Studios.

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

Planning an early May wedding in Alberta is always a gamble in terms of weather, but when you’re getting married at one of the most picturesque locations in the country, you really can’t go wrong! Driving to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the roads were clear and the sky was blue. As we approached this renowned retreat in the Rockies, the snow began to fall and we woke up the next morning to the most gorgeous view – it felt like we were inside a snow globe peering out!

Tess + James’ vision for their mountain destination wedding was to host an intimate celebration full of warmth and romance. With nods of Tuscan influence, organic greenery and an abundance of lush florals covered the tables, while gold candelabras added formality and elegance to the beautiful Victoria ballroom. A dramatic king’s table set in front of the stone fireplace hosted the 14-person wedding party.

As always, Kelly Redinger did an incredible job capturing the day!

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Lake Louise Wedding Planning + Design
Rocky Mountain Weddings

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photography: Kelly Redinger
• Officiant: Klaus Ohlhoff
• Ceremony Music: Music Mosaic Trio
• Reception Music: DJ Larrington
• Invitations/Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
• Florist: faBLOOMosity
• Rentals: Special Event Rentals Banff
• Aisle Runner: The Original Runner Co.
• Macaron Favours: Whippt Desserts & Catering
• Hair/Makeup: Avenue Beauty
• Gown: Pronovias