Posts Tagged: Jennifer Bergman Weddings Coordination

04/13/22

5 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Ceremony Venue

You can visualize yourself walking down the aisle, locking eyes with your partner, saying ‘I Do’ and sharing that first kiss as a married couple. You’re ready to sign on the dotted line to book your wedding ceremony venue! But wait – have you asked all the right questions?!

Not to worry, Team JBW has got your back! Here are 5 important questions to ask when booking your wedding ceremony venue.

1. Are there any décor restrictions? For example, many indoor venues do not allow real flower petals down the aisle. Some churches have restrictions on what (if any) décor can be placed at the altar. It’s important to find out what is and isn’t permitted before booking your wedding ceremony venue.

Edmonton's St.Joseph's Basilica WeddingSt.Joseph’s Basilica / Carey Nash Photography

2. What is included with the venue rental and what am I responsible for renting or supplying? Find out what the venue is providing and what you must bring in yourselves or rent. Some examples of items you may require for your wedding ceremony include: chairs or bench seating, a signing table for the registry, a ceremony arch or arbour, a sound system with a wireless or lapel microphone, and easels for directional signage.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Wedding PlannerFairmont Chateau Lake Louise / Stoffer Photography

3. When can a rehearsal date and time be confirmed? Some venues will allow you to schedule this upon booking, while others will only confirm your rehearsal a couple weeks in advance. This is important to ask, as it may take some juggling to coordinate the availability of your Officiant, Wedding Party, Wedding Coordinator and rehearsal dinner venue.

Infused StudiosThe Lake House / Infused Studios

4. Is there an indoor or covered backup space in case of inclement weather? Always have a Plan B! If weather is poor, is there an on site backup space you can move the ceremony into? And when must you make the weather call? Often times this can be done on the day of the event, as late as a few hours prior to your ceremony start time, but some venues require 24 hours notice if utilizing the backup space.

UofA Botanic Gardens EdmontonUniversity of Alberta, Botanic Gardens / Kelly Redinger

5. Is only one wedding held per day? Some ceremony venues book multiple weddings on a single day (we’ve seen as many as 4 different timeslots), while others provide exclusivity to a single wedding couple. It’s important to understand if you are restricted to a specific ceremony time, and whether you have to hustle out of there following your nuptials or if you can stick around to take photos.

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Empire Terrace Wedding CeremonyFairmont Hotel Macdonald / Romy Young

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We hope this is a helpful resource for you when booking your wedding ceremony venue. Stay tuned for our next blog post outlining 5 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Reception Venue!

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planners, Edmonton Wedding Designers

10/28/21

Edmonton Wedding Coordinator: Robyn + Byron

Robyn and Byron are such positive and caring people – one of those couples that lights up the room when they enter. Even the rain on their wedding day and a change to the Plan B ceremony location couldn’t dampen their moods. If anything, it made the day even more romantic!

Following their wedding ceremony at UofA Botanic Gardens, the newlyweds brought their cultures together in a beautiful Chinese Tea Ceremony. The couple shows their respect to the elders in their families with an offering of tea; in turn, they receive acceptance of the marriage.

The celebration followed at Edmonton Country Club, where guests dined at long tables and danced on the terrace under the stars.

Credits:

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

01/22/21

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Wedding Coordinator: Grace + Shane

Along with 150 of their favourite people, Grace and Shane travelled to the majestic Rocky Mountains for their winter destination wedding at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

As most guests were visiting the area for the first time from the US, Grace and Shane hosted a welcome reception the evening prior to the wedding. They shuttled their guests from Lake Louise to wine and dine at the The Bison and experience the world-renowned Town of Banff.

The wedding day itself was mild as far as Canadian winters go, and the happy couple were able to exchange vows outdoors in front of the icy blue lake. After dinner and toasts, they danced the night away in the Victoria Ballroom to old and new hits covered by Five on the Side Band!

Credits:

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Suzanne, Lead Planner | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Lake Louise Wedding Planners
Rocky Mountain Wedding Planners

10/26/20

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Wedding Coordinator: Irene + Geoffrey

Irene and Geoffrey’s fall wedding was nothing short of a fairytale! A horse-drawn carriage reminiscent of Cinderella was waiting for the newlyweds following their traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Joseph’s Basilica in downtown Edmonton.

Their vibrant reception at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald featured drummers, traditional African dances, indoor fireworks and a magical first dance in the “clouds.” The day’s events certainly kept us on our toes, and we were honoured to be a part of Irene and Geoffrey’s love story!

Credits:

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

05/4/20

Banff Wedding Planner: Kelsey + Greg

Dancing the night away under the stars – this was Kelsey and Greg’s vision they shared when we first started working together to plan their dream wedding in Banff, Alberta. Tented weddings aren’t the norm in the Canadian Rockies, but we were up for the challenge, and Whyte Museum Grounds on the banks of the Bow River provided the perfect setting for this outdoor soirée.

The beautiful design, complex logistics and skillful onsite execution of Kelsey and Greg’s wedding earned it the honour of Best Wedding at the 2019 Edmonton Event Awards!  It’s also featured in the Spring / Summer 2020 issue of Rocky Mountain Bride Canada

Watching Kelsey and Greg together on their wedding day – completely swept up in joy and radiating love from their family and friends – was a perfect reminder why we’re so lucky to play a role in these milestone celebrations.

Credits:

Banff Wedding PlannerCalgary Wedding Florist, Classic white and blue bridal bouquetThe Pretty Haus Calgary, The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Wedding Preperations Natalie Andrusiak Photography, The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel The Whyte Museum Grounds Wedding Special Event Rentals Banff Banff Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Wedding Bride and Groom Dalmatian Photo Banff wedding planner Rockie Mountain Wedding Planner Banff Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Tent Wedding Mousy Browns Edmonton Hair Stylist Natalie Andrusiak Banff Wedding planner Jennifer Bergman Weddings Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Banff, Banff Wedding Planner Abegweit on the Bow Cabin Classic Outdoor Banff Wedding Ceremony Classic white and pale blue wedding jennifer bergman weddings banff wedding planner Outdoor Tent Wedding Banff Alberta Canadian Rockies Jennifer Bergman Destination Wedding Planner Special Event Rentals, Gold place setting on Wooden Table Outdoor Tent Wedding Banff Alberta Canadian Rockies Custom Wedding Navy Wedding Napkins Calgary Vintage Furniture Rentals Whyte Museum Grounds Jennifer Bergman Weddings Tent Greenery Chandelier Banff Clearspan Tent Wedding+  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Banff Wedding Planner

04/22/20

Edmonton Wedding Coordinator: Khadija + Dan

Aga Khan Gardens is one of the Edmonton area’s newest and most in-demand outdoor wedding ceremony venues. An open amphitheatre nestled within the forest, its mandate is to provide a peaceful gathering space to develop human connections.

It was such a pleasure to provide Wedding Day Management services for Khadija and Dan, who held their ceremony at the Aga Khan Gardens followed by an intimate celebration at Khazana Restaurant. See more of their wedding in Blush Magazine as part of the 2019 Venue of the Year feature.

Credits:

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

01/27/20

Edmonton Wedding Planner: Jenilee + John

Jenilee and John’s intimate backyard tent wedding came together with just a few months of planning. We worked together to design a day that would allow them to share their vows in front of their closest friends and family, then celebrate with a candlelit dinner and dance party under the stars. Guests were served a gourmet family style meal by the Culina Team, while enjoying custom cocktails crafted by Strong Bartending.

Credits:

Edmonton Wedding Planner Intimate Summer Tent Wedding Edmonton Jennifer Bergman Wedding Planning & Design Premiere Edmonton Wedding Planner Shade of Blue Bridesmaids Dresses Edmonton Summer Wedding Edmonton Photographer Custom Groom's Suit Katch Photography Edmonton Edmonton Wedding Planner Jennifer Bergman Weddings Edmonton Wedding Florist Blue Bridesmaids Dresses Outdoor Edmonton Photo Locations Outdoor Summer Wedding Edmonton Plaid Collar Films Edmonton Videographer Edmonton Outdoor Wedding Photo Location Special Event Rentals Edmonton Modern Circle Wedding Arch Special Event Rentals Tent Wedding Tammy Banting Edmonton Wedding Officiant Jennifer Bergman Wedding Planning & Design Intimate Summer Tent Wedding Edmonton Edmonton Rented Lounge Furniture Special Event Rentals Edmonton Tent Wedding Navy and White Wedding Tables Mercury Candle and Blue Thistle, Fabloomosity Florals Elegant Backyard Tent Wedding Outdoor Edmonton Tent Wedding, Fabloomosity Crystal Water Gobles, Elegant Gold Place Setting Multiple Wedding Cakes, Elegant White Wedding Cakes White Span Edmonton Tent Wedding Edmonton Summer Tent Wedding, Jennifer Bergman Weddings Intimate Backyard Tent Wedding +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planner, Edmonton Wedding Designer

11/18/19

Edmonton Wedding Coordinator: Arianna + Tom

Arianna and Tom didn’t miss a single detail when planning and designing their wedding at St. Joachim Catholic Church and The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. From their church exit into a floral adorned vintage car to their cigar and bourbon bar on the Empire Terrace, every moment of the day was personalized and well thought out.

It was an honour to work with them to provide Wedding Day Management so they could relax and soak in every minute of the special day they had planned. You can see more of this beautiful wedding in the current issue of Blush Magazine captured by the talented Katch Studios.

Credits:

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