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Edmonton Wedding Planner: Melanie + Terry
It’s hard to believe it has almost been one year since Melanie + Terry’s wedding! We had to hold off sharing until the Fall / Winter 2017 issue of Blush Magazine was released, as their gorgeous day is one of the real weddings featured in the current issue.
When we first started working with Melanie + Terry to plan their early September wedding at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, we chatted about what elements of the wedding were most important to them. Their responses? To serve excellent food, for there to be gorgeous décor and flowers, and to have an amazing live band for the party!
The ceremony was held in the stunning Wedgwood Room, and featured a statement altar canopy dripping in florals. We kept the ceremony design soft and muted in whites, blush and lavender, using the beautiful white round-back Grace chairs to complement the ballroom’s shape.
The reception design carried through the ceremony’s timeless elegance, but we added a dramatic punch of colour in tones of berries, pinks, purples and greens. This venture into a more bold palette added an element of surprise and ‘wow factor’ when guests joined the newlyweds for the reception. The tables were luxuriously layered with champagnes and golds. Each place setting was adorned with gold rimmed dishware, gold flatware, and ornate crystal wine goblets. The tall, lush floral centrepieces were elevated on mirrored boxes, and blooms and fruit spilled onto the tables accented with romantic candlelight.
Famous Players Band joined us from Vancouver to lead the party – they were incredible! The band alternated sets with Harman B, ensuring the dance floor was packed all night!
Terry wrote a poem and read it to Melanie as part of his speech at the reception. It was so beautiful and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. This highlight video by A Love Story uses the poem as the base of the video and it turned out beautifully! It’s an absolute must-watch.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Carey Nash Photography
- Videography: A Love Story
- Officiant: Robert Ligertwood
- Ceremony Music: Violin-Cello Duo (Mathias and Adele)
- Band: Famous Players Band
- DJ: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Specialty Linens: Dress My Day
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Cake + Dessert Table: Over the Top Cakes
- Photo Booth: Ready, Set, Booth
- Hair: Sen Studios
- Makeup: N2 Makeup
- Gowns: Pure Bridal
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Edmonton Country Club Wedding
J+M’s August wedding was the perfect blend of romance and celebration! We designed the day to be timeless with a lush garden theme. Fittingly, the ceremony was held at the beautiful Devonian Gardens and featured a stunning chuppah covered in greenery, curly willow, vibrant florals and fruit.
The reception was held at Edmonton Country Club – a gem tucked away in the River Valley with outstanding service and food. We setup a tent on the patio over the dance floor, creating a most excellent outdoor dance party setting. Inside the event space long rectangle tables were covered with lush greenery, gold candelabras, florals and fruits, including pears, apples, grapes, strawberries and plums. Gold Chateau chairs, ornate glass charger plates and timeless stationery completed the table design.
This wedding incorporated several different cultural traditions: a traditional Chinese Lion Dance for the couple’s grand entrance, a Ukrainian dance performance by the Cheremosh Dance Company to kick off the party, and Jewish Hora dancing to continue the celebrations. It was such a delight for guests to see these unique customs woven together to celebrate the newlyweds!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Infused Studios
- Officiant: Tammy Banting
- Ceremony Music: Wildrose Quartet
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B & DJ Kwake)
- Invitations/Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Cake: Over the Top Cakes
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Transportation: Esquire Limo
- Photo Booth: Ready, Set, Booth
- Entertainment: Cheremosh Dance Company, Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association
- Hair: Patricia J
- Makeup: Sen Studios (Susan Gill)
- Bridesmaid Gowns: Addwigs
- Bridal Gown: GroupDress (Fabiola)
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Danijela + Zoran
Danijela + Zoran were married on a perfect fall day. The leaves were a beautiful golden yellow and the sun was shining with blue skies.
Both from Serbian heritage, they wanted a timeless, elegant wedding that included some of their shared cultural traditions. After a traditional ceremony at Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John, guests made their way to Chateau Lacombe hotel in downtown Edmonton, where the ballroom sparkled with champagne and gold accents against a neutral ivory and taupe palette.
Enjoy the images below and see more of this elegant wedding:
- Featured on WedLuxe blog
- Edmonton wedding photographer blog by Infused Studios
- Beautiful highlight film from Edmonton wedding videographer VM Weddings
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Infused Studios
- Videography: VM Weddings
- Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Wedding Design
- Florist: The Wild Orchid
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Lighting: Production Lighting
- Drapery: Site 6 Events
- Cake: Over the Top Cakes
- Transportation: Esquire Limousine
- Hair + Makeup: Sunita Sumaru (Sen Studios) + Astrid Woodard (Eclectica Beauty Studio)
- Gown: Allure Couture from Novelle Bridal
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Andrea + Tom
Last week we shared the inspiration behind Andrea + Tom’s elegant winter wedding at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. There are so many details about this wedding that I absolutely adore: Andrea’s breathtaking gown from Delica Bridal, the rustic elegant flowers by faBLOOMosity, and the custom illustration of Andrea, Tom and their son Max designed for their stationery suite by Pinkpolka. It was truly a special day for a very deserving couple. Read on to hear what the gorgeous bride had to say about her wedding day as featured on top wedding blog, Style Me Pretty!
“Tom and I loved the idea of having a wedding that felt more like a stylish party than a formal, over-the-top event. We had the same approach when it came to making choices about the décor – we wanted it to feel warm and rustic, with a backdrop of elegance. I was thrilled that our wedding planner, Jennifer Bergman, was able to achieve that vision. The palette featured neutral tones, ivory and pops of metallics. We also incorporated warm amber lighting and candles that helped create a welcoming feeling despite being in a large ballroom.
It was important to us to incorporate some personal touches into the wedding: our wedding stationery featured a custom illustration of our family and we included a photo of Tom’s mother along with a bouquet of lilacs (her favourite) at the entry table to have her there in spirit. Our wedding day was absolutely magical and we enjoyed every bit of it!”
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Coordination + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Studio 9 Photographics
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Wedding Design
- Florals: FaBLOOMosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Cake: Over the Top Cakes
- Music: Premiere DJs
- Hair Stylist: Bailey Gartner
- Makeup Artist: Anita Gill
- Gown: Delica Bridal
Featured in Avenue Magazine!
Remember Tara + Brett’s gorgeous winter wedding overflowing with unique, nature-inspired details? Avenue Magazine loved it as much as we do and decided to feature it in their January 2013 issue! The lovely photos are courtesy of the talented ladies at Diamond Cake Photography.
Check out the feature online (pages 55-58) and pick up your copy of Avenue at numerous places around town.
Cheers!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Edmonton Wedding Planner: Tara + Brett
Tara + Brett were married in February (our first wedding of 2012!) in the midst of one of Edmonton’s most mild winters in history. Both Environmental Scientists, their love for nature and animals was evident throughout all aspects of their soirée. Add in some charming vintage elements and dozens of thoughtful, unique details…the result? An absolutely gorgeous day that truly reflected this special couple.
Tara + Brett chose historic locations for both their ceremony and reception venues. After attending an intimate ceremony at McKay Avenue School, guests made their way to Freemasons’ Hall for the reception, where they ate a delicious meal and danced the night away.
The highlight of the reception was the AMAZING photo backdrop! This jaw-dropping set featured trees, taxidermy, fake snow and a green vintage couch. The couple’s family and friends pitched in to make this masterpiece come to life.
The essence of Tara + Brett’s day was captured so beautifully by the talented ladies at Diamond Cake Photography, that it was really no surprise the wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty Canada! We are thrilled that 2012 started off with such a bang!
{Special thanks to Jessica and Jenna for assisting!}
The invitations featured a custom winter woodland illustration by Pinkpolka Wedding Design that was carried throughout the rest of the wedding stationery. Lori from Laurel’s On Whyte incorporated wooden flowers into all the bouquets – the result was so beautiful and unique!
Tara’s gorgeous bridesmaids wore matching robes that featured a vintage floral motif. At the ceremony, the flower girl announced the bride’s entrance with an adorable chalkboard sign!
Wedding party tebowing? Totally awesome.
As they entered the reception hall, guests were wowed by a guest book table that mirrored a forest floor! An abundance of moss, driftwood, lichen and wooden flowers were pressed beneath an acrylic tabletop, creating a gorgeous show piece. Guests were treated to delicious homemade jam favours made by the couple’s mothers and aunts.
The centrepieces were an eclectic mix of old books, antlers and crystal vases collected from friends and antique shops. Vases were filled with hydrangea, ranunculus, garden roses and cotton. Fruitwood chiavari chairs added a rustic flair to the room, while lace was used in the linens and napkins to enhance the romantic, vintage vibe.
Tables were named after an animal species and featured a bronzed version of the corresponding creature. In lieu of clinking glasses, guests had to mimic an animal sound to make the newlyweds kiss. The winning sound? An elk!
As a surprise for the couple, we commissioned Naturally Chic to make custom “Bride” and “Groom” chair signs. The winter woodland scene perfectly matched the wedding invitations and reception stationery. Below, the photo backdrop in all its glory! Isn’t it just spectacular!?
Tara + Brett: It was such a joy to help bring your unique wedding vision to reality. Thank you for entrusting Jennifer Bergman Weddings with such an important milestone in your lives. I’m looking forward to hearing all about your Tanzanian honeymoon!
Jennifer
Edmonton Wedding Planner + Designer
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photographer: Diamond Cake Photography
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals and Elegant Touches
- Floral Design: Laurel’s On Whyte
- Boutonnieres + Corsages: Erica Cavanagh
- Wooden Flowers: Accents and Petals
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Wedding Design
- Chair Signs: Naturally Chic
- Cake: Over the Top Cakes
- Reception Music: Jeff Ramsey and Baseline Services
- Transportation: Esquire Limousines
- Gown: Enzoani “Farlow” via The Bridal House
- Makeup: Anita Gill Makeup Artistry