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A Pastel Dream at JW Marriott Edmonton: Stephanie + Senate
Stephanie and Senate’s wedding was the perfect fusion of high style and playful spirit. Hosted at the JW Marriott Edmonton, the celebration balanced formal elegance with a joyful palette of pastels — a reflection of the couple’s vibrant personalities and love for modern design.
Colourful blooms took centre stage, bringing a sense of whimsy and movement to the space. The artful tablescapes came to life with a mix of bud vases, fruit, candlelight, and custom stationery. Some of the standout details included a lush floral cloud beneath the 3-tier blue wedding cake, and a custom-built seating display that welcomed guests into the reception.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Venue: JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District
- Photography: Bryttani
- Video: Matt Lepchuk
- Florist: A Petal For Your Thoughts
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Ceremony Music: String Beans Quartet
- DJ: DJ Paul Rousseau
- Cake: Wild Rose Cakes
- Photo Booth: Bash Factory
- Glam – Hair: Behind the Blush
- Glam – Makeup: Calvin Alexander
- Transportation: AM-PM Limousine
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
A Romantic Garden-Inspired Estate Wedding at Black Barn: Brandy + Kyle
Set against the natural beauty of the Alberta countryside, Brandy and Kyle’s spring wedding at Black Barn was intimate, relaxed and full of charm — a perfect reflection of their down-to-earth connection.
With a soft palette of white, dusty blue and fresh greenery, we embraced the rustic warmth of the venue while elevating the space with refined, garden-inspired details. The ceremony took place outdoors beneath a wooden arbour, surrounded by sweeping prairie views. Inside the barn, guests were welcomed into a romantic setting featuring dainty florals, an airy tablescape, and a stunning rattan chandelier installation. Verdant greenery cascaded from the ceiling beams, bringing the outdoors in and creating a sense of natural whimsy.
From the heartfelt ceremony to a lively evening of celebration, Brandy and Kyle’s day was a beautiful reminder that simplicity — when done with intention — is nothing short of magical.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Venue: Black Barn
- Photo + Video: Justine Milton
- Catering: Culina Catering
- Officiant: Ken McIntyre – Marry Us
- Florist: A Petal For Your Thoughts
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Music: Good Company
- Stationery: Palm & Lotus
- Cake: Wild Rose Cakes
- Glam: Veil Beauty
- Transportation: Apex Limousine
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Luxury Estate Wedding Planning + Design Canada
A Modern, Natural Wedding at Royal Glenora Club: Amy + Martin
Amy and Martin’s wedding day was a beautiful reflection of their calm, grounded energy. Opting for an intimate ceremony with just their immediate families at the historic UofA Arts Building, the couple created space for meaningful connection before joining their full guest list at the Royal Glenora Club for a relaxed and elegant reception.
In line with their laid-back personalities and desire for a day that felt effortless and unfussy, we designed the reception with a clean, classic green and white palette, accented by soft linens and natural wood textures – including gorgeous Wishbone chairs. Floor-to-ceiling windows flooded the space with natural light and offered sweeping views of Edmonton’s River Valley, while organic floral arrangements brought in texture and depth without feeling overdone.
Amy honoured her South Asian heritage with mehndi, and Martin’s mom made a traditional Danish wedding cake — a personal touch that added even more heart to the celebration. From beginning to end, the day was authentic, beautiful and full of love.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Ceremony Venue: University of Alberta Arts Building
- Reception Venue: Royal Glenora Club
- Photography: Emily Schutz
- Florist: Cory Christopher
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Live Music: Jeff Ramsey Music
- DJ: DJ Kwake Entertainment
- Stationery: Palm & Lotus
- Cake: Wild Rose Cakes
- Glam: Sen Studios
- Transportation: Apex Limousine
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Classic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Summer Wedding: Bethany + Mike
Jasper, Alberta has been a special place throughout Bethany and Mike’s relationship – they even named their beloved pup after the mountain town! So, of course it was a no-brainer that they decided to get married at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
The glistening teal blue waters of Lake Beauvert provided the perfect backdrop for Bethany and Mike’s classic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge summer wedding. They exchanged vows on Whistler’s Plateau, with gorgeous garden-inspired florals lining the aisle and altar. The evening celebration was held in the Golf Clubhouse – Tonquin and Spike – where guests dined on long wooden tables adorned with lush tablescapes of cream, peach and soft blush florals and taper candles.
Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Venue: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Photography: Emily Schutz
- Videography: Castano Films
- Florals: Flower Artistry
- Cake: JPL Pastry Team
- Hair & Makeup: Veil Beauty
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Sokari Weddings
- Reception DJ: Girls Club DJs
- Stationery: Hooray Paper Co.
- Late Lunch Pizza: Jasper Pizza Place
- Bridal Gown: Ines Di Santo
- Groom’s Attire: Harry Rosen Inc.
- Rings: Lauren Hogarth Jewelry
- Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Wedding Planner
Best Destination Wedding Planner Canada
5 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Reception Venue
In our previous post we shared 5 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Ceremony Venue. Today we’re sharing 5 important questions to ask the venues you’re considering booking for your reception or wedding celebration.
1. What time must the event end? Are there any community noise bylaws that must be adhered to? Most commonly in Alberta we see a 1:00 AM bar closure time, but some venues choose to shut down a bit earlier than this. Other communities have noise bylaws that prohibit loud music past 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM. This can especially be true for venues located in residential areas, or backyard tented events. Check the bylaws in your area if you’re hosting an event at home.
Whyte Museum Grounds (Banff, AB) / Natalie Andrusiak
2. When can the venue be accessed for decorating? When must all items be removed? It may seem early to worry about logistics, but it is important to consider when you will be able to set up and decorate for your event, and when everything must be taken down and picked up. Most rental and decorating companies will charge a premium to come back late at night, so if your venue allows next-day pick up this can save you some cash.
50th Parallel Estate / Tara Peach
3. Is catering provided by the venue, or is external catering permitted? Are alcohol and bartending services provided by the venue, or can you bring your own alcohol and liquor license? It can be convenient when the venue provides all food and beverage services. On the other hand, choosing your own caterer and bar company offers you more control over your menu and budget. In either case, be sure to ask ahead about meal service styles (plated vs buffet vs family style) and any special must-have menu items or cultural dishes.
JW Marriott, Wayne Gretzky Ballroom / Mango Studios
4. What are the nearby options for guest parking? It is helpful to include parking details on your invitations or wedding website so guests have a heads up about parking locations, costs, walking distance to the venue, and whether they can leave their vehicles overnight. If your venue is outside of an area serviced by taxis or Uber, consider arranging shuttle bus service to provide your guests with a safe and convenient way to attend your wedding.
Aspen Valley Events / Andras Schram
5. What is included with the venue rental and what am I responsible for renting or supplying? Find out what the venue provides and what you must bring in yourselves or rent. Some examples of items you may require for your wedding reception include: chairs, tables (ask about sizes), linens, napkins, staging, dance floor, podium, AV equipment (microphones, sound system, projector, screen), dishware, flatware, glassware, candles, easels and coat racks.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge / Nicole Ashley Photography
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planners, Edmonton Event Planners
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:
- Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Rehearsal Dinner Venue: The Bison Banff
- Ceremony Venue: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Lakefront Terrace)
- Reception Venue: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Victoria Ballroom)
- Photography: Photography
- Officiant: Jason Suydam
- Ceremony + Reception Music: Five on the Side Band
- Wedding Gown: Lilybridal
- Florist: Banff Mountaintop Flowers
- Charter Buses: ABBC Charter Busses
- Rentals: Mountain Event Rentals
- Hair + Makeup: Botega Salon + Gallery
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Team JBW | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Lake Louise Wedding Planners, Rocky Mountain Wedding Planners
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:
- Wedding Planning & Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Ceremony + Reception Venue: Whyte Museum Grounds (Banff, AB)
- Bride Getting Ready Location: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
- Photographer: Natalie Andrusiak
- Videographer: A Love Story
- Officiant: Karyn White
- Ceremony + Cocktail Music: RSVP Weddings
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis
- Catering: Fork + Farm
- Cake: Kake Canmore
- Florist: Flower Artistry
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals Banff
- Vintage Furniture: Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
- Limo and Shuttle Service: Highland VIP
- Invitations + Stationery: J. Gartner Studio
- Washrooms: Rangeland RV
- Generator: Bison Electric
- Hair + Makeup: The Pretty Haus
- Bride’s Hair Stylist: Marika Stimac from Mousy Brown’s
- Bride’s Gown: Dalaarna from Pearl & Dot
- Bridesmaid Attire: Park & Fifth Co.
- Groom + Groomsmen Attire: SUITS by Curtis Eliot
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Banff Wedding Planner
Canmore Wedding Planner: Maureen + Tyler
The Pavilion at Silvertip Resort in Canmore was the perfect Rocky Mountain venue for Maureen + Tyler’s winter wedding getaway.
It was important to Maureen + Tyler that the weekend was a celebration filled with personalized touches, wow-factor décor, and fun! The weekend kicked off with a welcome cocktail party in the penthouse suite at Grande Rockies Resort, and the fun continued with a killer dance party and soft serve ice cream station to finish off the evening festivities.
See more of this delightful winter wedding on Canadian Mountain Chic, with photography by Midnightea and Retrospekt Designs.
The décor shots were taken by Edmonton wedding photographer Retrospekt Designs.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Canmore Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Wedding Photography: Midnightea
- Décor Photography: Retrospekt Designs
- Videographer: A Love Story
- Officiant: Klaus Ohlhoff
- Ceremony Music: Lily Quartet
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
- Invitations/Stationery: Bride (Little Red Inc.)
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals Banff
- Wooden Boxes for Centrepieces: Naturally Chic
- Transportation: Highland VIP
- Babysitting Service: My Hotel Sitter
- Hair + Makeup: Botega Hair Salon
- Rings: Tacori
- Earrings: Tiffany & Co.
- Bridal Gown + Veil: Lazarro, Delica Bridal
- Bridesmaids Gowns: Dessy, Cameo & Cufflinks