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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding, Part 3: Ceremony + Reception
The final day of events for Sonya and Rahul’s Rocky Mountain destination wedding included the wedding ceremony and reception gala.
The Wedding Ceremony embraced visual restraint. A custom-built 12-foot circular stage finished in whitewashed cedar ensured clear sightlines while preserving the natural mountain panorama. The simplicity focused attention on the ritual itself and heightened the emotional impact of the setting. Floral compositions were arranged in homogeneous clusters – greens, cream, and butter yellow blooms – appearing as if organically growing from the plateau like a meandering alpine meadow.
The final reception pivoted again, this time toward formal glamour. The design concept evolved from Rahul’s love of orca whales, expressed through a bold black-and-white foundation, layered with emerald and forest greens to reconnect to the Rockies. A custom black-and-white diamond dance floor with the couple’s monogram anchored the room, while a 16’ x 16’ chandelier canopy dripping in twinkling lights established vertical drama. Emerald linens, brass accents, and contemporary floral compositions layered depth and richness against the ballroom’s architecture. Candlelight and controlled lighting temperatures were used strategically to create a moody, romantic atmosphere that evolved throughout the evening.
Across all five events, the narrative remained consistent: landscape, culture, travel, and personal history woven into immersive environments. Rather than designing a series of visually beautiful spaces, the weekend unfolded as a cinematic progression – each chapter reflecting a different facet of the couple’s story while remaining rooted in the mountains that inspired it.
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings & Events
- Photo: Amrit Photography
- Video: Memories Films
- Content Creator: Lettering by Savera
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Modern Rentals
- Music: SVP DJs
- Bridal Glam: Nickol Walkemeyer
- VIP Glam: Blush & Coco
- Henna: Mehndi Room YYC, YEG Henna
- Stationery Design: J. Gartner Studio
- Signage Production: Y Not Digital
- Photo Booth: Be My Guest Portraits
- Venue: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Canada
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Jennifer Bergman Weddings & Events
Rocky Mountain Wedding Planner | Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper Wedding Planners
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding, Part 2: Haldi + Sangeet
The second day of events for Sonya and Rahul’s destination wedding in Jasper, Canada featured the Haldi Ceremony and the Sangeet.
A Haldi ceremony is a joyous pre-wedding ritual where a paste of tumeric, sandalwood, and oils is applie to the couple to purify, protect, and bless them for a prosperous life. Vibrant citrus tones and organic textures created a warm, celebratory atmosphere. The ceremonial backdrop was positioned between two existing trees and enhanced with suspended florals and ribbons, baskets of bountiful citrus, and native greenery. The design elevated the natural setting, rather than overpower it.
In contrast, the Northern Lights themed Sangeet embraced saturation and drama. The Beauvert Ballroom was fully draped and transformed using layered lighting in jewel-toned purples, fuchsia, cobalt, teal, and lime. White lounge furnishings were deliberately selected to reflect and amplify the dynamic lighting palette. A 20-foot fabric entrance tunnel created anticipation before releasing guests into a vibrant, textural celebration space. Centrepieces included ornate gold lanterns and Indian-inspired vessels, vibrant blooms, and statement tropical greens. The aesthetic energized guests and supported an evening centered on performance and dancing.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings & Events
- Photo: Amrit Photography
- Video: Memories Films
- Content Creator: Lettering by Savera
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Modern Rentals
- Music: SVP DJs
- Bridal Glam: Nickol Walkemeyer
- VIP Glam: Blush & Coco
- Henna: Mehndi Room YYC, YEG Henna
- Stationery Design: J. Gartner Studio
- Signage Production: Y Not Digital
- Photo Booth: Be My Guest Portraits
- Venue: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Canada
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Jennifer Bergman Weddings & Events
Rocky Mountain Wedding Planner | Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper Wedding Planners
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Part 1: The Welcome Party
In May 2025, Sonya and Rahul gathered 200 guests from across the United States in the heart of the Canadian Rockies for a four-day Hindu wedding celebration at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Set against sweeping alpine vistas – just months after devastating wildfires brought tourism in the region to a standstill – their wedding was both a deeply personal milestone and a conscious reinvestment in a community in recovery.
The first event of the weekend – The Welome Party – introduced guests to the setting through a playful interpretation of Canadian culture. Denim-inspired fashion, a canoe bar, regional food and beverage and lawn games immediately established a sense of place and relaxed guests into the destination environment. The informal aesthetic encouraged interaction and set a welcoming tone for the weekend ahead.
This destination wedding weekend received an 11-page feature in Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine’s National Volume 11 issue!
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings & Events
- Photo: Amrit Photography
- Video: Memories Films
- Content Creator: Lettering by Savera
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Modern Rentals
- Music: SVP DJs
- Bridal Glam: Nickol Walkemeyer
- VIP Glam: Blush & Coco
- Henna: Mehndi Room YYC, YEG Henna
- Stationery Design: J. Gartner Studio
- Signage Production: Y Not Digital
- Photo Booth: Be My Guest Portraits
- Venue: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Canada
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Jennifer Bergman Weddings & Events
Rocky Mountain Wedding Planner | Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper Wedding Planners
Canmore Wedding Planner: Teagan + Chris
Teagan and Chris had to reschedule their wedding day twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic! They persevered, and when they were finally able to celebrate with their loved ones in beautiful Canmore, they were able to share the occasion with their new baby daughter, Winnie.
This gorgeous, timeless wedding is featured on the Rocky Mountain Bride blog.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings (Lead: Jennifer)
- Venue: The Malcolm Canmore
- Officiant: Cathy Yost
- Photography: Nikki Collette Photography
- Videography: Parfait Productions
- Florist: Fall for Florals
- Rentals: Modern Rentals
- Music: New Soul Duo
- Invitations: Minted
- Stationery + Signage: Wedding Designs By Anika
- Hair + Makeup: Blush & Coco
- Transportation: AMPM Limousines
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Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Jasper Wedding Coordinator: Sarah + Andrew
One of the greatest privileges of our job as wedding planners is being invited to experience love on so many levels. The love a couple has for one another is the obvious one, but we bear witness to the incredible love parents have for their children, adoring grandparents beaming with pride, and the special bonds of childhood friends.
Love radiated throughout Sarah and Andrew’s wedding weekend at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and that’s a testament to their relaxed personalities and warm, welcoming natures. The weather also showed this couple some love by cooperating to give them a beautiful outdoor ceremony on Whistlers Plateau.
Cory Christopher brought the outdoors inside the Beauvert Room with lush florals and organic elements. He also expertly wove in personal touches that reflected Sarah and Andrew as individuals and as a couple. Moss “mountains” showed guests where to take their seats, pillars displayed childhood objects and photos like an exhibit – a nod to Sarah’s professional career as a curator – a canoe adorned with ferns and greenery held ice cold beer at the bar!
Blake Loates captured this day so beautifully! Her images are featured in the Fall/Winter 2018 issue of Confetti Magazine, and you can enjoy a magical Super 8mm highlight film by Arrow Films here: Sarah + Andrew Wedding Film.
Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Planner
Jasper, Canada Wedding Planner
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Credits:
- Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Blake Loates
- Videography: Arrow Films
- Officiant: Sally Boyle
- Ceremony Music (Harpist): Marilyn Bulger
- Reception Music: Jasper Alpine Music
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florals + Décor: Cory Christopher
- Chocolate Bar Favours: The Violet Chocolate Company
- Hair: The Salon at Jasper Park Lodge Spa
- Makeup: Jenn Chivers
- Gown: Delica Bridal
Banff Wedding Coordinator: Kelsey + Dean
This wedding is very special to our team as the beautiful bride was one of our own. Kelsey began working as an intern at JBW and learned quickly, taking on the role as Assistant Wedding Coordinator. She met Dean as part of her own whirlwind love story and moved to Northern Alberta to be with him, sadly leaving the JBW team – but we were so happy for her new adventure! A couple years later we were honoured to be asked to coordinate Kelsey + Dean’s wedding at Buffalo Mountain Lodge in beautiful Banff, Alberta.
Kelsey + Dean chose to do a first look and take their photos before the ceremony. This is a great idea for a destination wedding, as it allows guests to enjoy their day and explore the local attractions. After the most touching and heartfelt ceremony (for real, we were blown away!), guests enjoyed cocktails while we transformed the Wapiti Room for dinner. Ash grey linens and wooden chiavari chairs complemented the rustic setting, while gold mercury accents and soft blooms in creams and blush added romance and elegance.
The stone fireplace was covered in candlelight, and the wedding party sat in front of it at a grand King’s Table – which only partially collapsed due to a faulty table leg! We can laugh about it now as no dresses were harmed during this incident – and what’s a wedding without a funny story to share!?
Before departing, guests were invited to enjoy Sunday brunch with the newlyweds. It was the perfect mountain wedding weekend for the most deserving couple! Enjoy these beautiful images by Nicole Ashley Photography.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Banff Wedding Day Management
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Credits:
- Coordination: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photographer: Nicole Ashley Photography
- Ceremony Music: Kyle Sand (Guitarist)
- Invitations/Stationery: Minted
- Officiant: Barbara Parker
- Pie Table: Buffalo Mountain Lodge
- Hair + Makeup: The Pretty Haus
- Florist: Willow Flower Co.
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Transportation: Banff Transportation Group
- Gown: Pronovias from The Bridal House
- Wedding Veil: bestweddingveil
Jasper Wedding Planner: Cybil + Brian
I first met Cybil and Brian in Toronto, Canada on the very day they were leaving the country and moving to São Paulo, Brazil! Despite such a huge life change on the horizon, they were incredibly calm when we chatted about their Jasper Park Lodge destination wedding.
Besides getting married in a beautiful, natural location, Cybil and Brian wanted to celebrate with all their favourite people over the course of a weekend since they would be living so far away before the wedding. Jasper is a special place for Cybil and her family, as they spent a lot of time there throughout her childhood skiing at Marmot Basin and enjoying summers at the lakes.
Cybil and Brian’s love radiated throughout the wedding weekend and we felt so welcomed by these warm families. Meaghan Milne, a good friend of the couple, travelled from Toronto to photograph their day, and she did an incredible job capturing the emotion of the festivities.
Cheers to love and adventure!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Jasper Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Wedding Photography: Meaghan Milne Photography
- Officiant: Gloria Kongsrud
- Ceremony Music: Marco Claveria Mariachi Band
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (DJ Kidslim)
- Invitations/Stationery: Marcel Witbooi
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Hair Wigs + Makeup: Wild Orchid
- Bridal Gown: GroupDress
Lake Louise Wedding Planner: Tess + James
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