Posts Tagged: The Bridal House
Edmonton Wedding Coordinator: Jocelynn + Sam
Jocelynn and Sam wanted a carefree wedding day they could spend creating memories with their loved ones. Family is very important to them, which was clear with their choice to include all their siblings, nieces and nephews in the wedding party.
After sharing a ‘first look’ and an afternoon of photos in Edmonton’s River Valley and at Woodwork restaurant, Jocelynn and Sam made their way to The Westin Edmonton. Their late afternoon ceremony was beautifully personalized by Barbara of Threshold Ceremonies, and was set under a handcrafted arbour lovingly made by Jocelynn’s father.
Guests joined the newlyweds for cocktails and refreshments before sitting down for a delicious meal and heartfelt toasts. The ballroom was simple and elegant with pops of blue, silver and greenery amidst an all-white canvas. Talent Productions provided the soundtrack for the evening and everyone danced the night away.
Sharon Litchfield never ceases to amaze with her ability to produce breathtaking images (though her subject matter wasn’t exactly difficult to shoot)!
Sydnie, Lead Coordinator | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Day Management
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Credits:
- Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photographer: Sharon Litchfield
- Officiant: Barbara Parker – Threshold Ceremonies
- Ceremony Music: Kimberly McCreery
- DJ: Talent Productions
- Florist: Therese Lopez Florals
- Rentals: All West Weddings
- Invitations + Stationery: Wink Ink Design Co.
- Hair + Makeup: Blushed Beaute
- Gown: The Bridal House
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Alessandra + Daniel
Alessandra + Daniel’s wedding brought two big, loving families together. With both Italian and Portuguese heritages there were a few must-haves: open bar, great food and a killer dance party!
After a traditional ceremony at the iconic St. Joseph’s Basilica, the couple and their wedding party had a blast taking photos with Katch Studios before joining their guests at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
Ale + Danny wanted a timeless wedding design with a dash of glamour and high fashion. Using a palette of gold, cream and black, we dressed the tables with champagne and off-white linens, ornate gold charger plates, three different styles of white floral centrepieces – and of course, ample candlelight.
After dinner and toasts the killer dance party ensued, and it certainly did not disappoint! Enjoy this look back at a gorgeous day celebrating a beautiful couple, inside and out.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Coordination + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Coordination + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Katch Studios
- Officiant: Father Martin
- Cocktail Music: Terry McDade Harpist
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Cake / Sweet Table: The Art of Cake
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals and River City Events
- Transportation: Legends Limousine
- Hair + Makeup: Sen Studios
- Gown: The Bridal House
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Mariah + Nathan
High school sweethearts, Mariah + Nathan have a love for tradition and an affinity for Old World Romance, making The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald the perfect setting to celebrate their love story.
It was a complete hotel takeover, with Team JBW working hard the morning of the wedding to transform three different spaces. After a touching ceremony in the Wedgwood Ballroom, guests joined the newlyweds on the terrace for a garden party complete with refreshments, live music and caricature artists. Cocktails were held in the Empire Foyer, where guests mingled and snapped candids in a photo booth to help make a memorable guest book for Mariah + Nathan.
The doors to the Empire Ballroom opened, unveiling timeless décor, with English Garden inspired florals in soft creams and pinks. The first of many surprises throughout the evening, Mariah + Nathan entered the ballroom sharing their first dance to singer and pianist Lindsey Nagy’s rendition of A Thousand Years. The festivities continued with a 5-course meal, a delicious “sweet bar,” signature drinks poured through a custom ice luge, a surprise hip hop performance, and two dress changes!
Thanks to Shandro Photo and A Love Story for beautifully capturing the day. Enjoy!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Shandro Photo
- Videographer: A Love Story
- Officiant: Robert Ligertwood
- Ceremony Music: Strathcona String Quartet
- First Dance Performance: Lindsey Nagy Music
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (Harman B)
- Hip Hop Dance Performance: 3rd Street Beat Entertainment
- Caricature Artists: Gerry Rasmussen + Laurel Hawkswell
- Photo Booth: Borsellino Photography
- Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Lighting: PSAV
- Transportation: Esquire Limo
- Cake: The Art of Cake
- Sweet Table: The Art of Cake, Duchess Bake Shop
- Martini Luge: Ice Works
- Hair: Behind the Blush + Bailey Gartner
- Makeup: Behind the Blush
- Gowns: The Bridal House
Banff Wedding Planner: Nicole + Blake
Nicole + Blake were married at the Castle of the Rocky Mountains – The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. We worked with this fun-loving couple from start to finish to plan and design their mountain destination wedding.
The wedding was designed to enhance the dramatic elegance of the venue with a non-traditional colour palette to reflect the unique personal styles of the bride and groom. Mixed metallics and laser-cut stationery details hinted at the medieval characteristics of the hotel, while lush brightly coloured florals added romance and femininity. Some unique décor elements included a custom black glitter aisle runner, a metal seating chart and laser cut place card wraps around the napkins.
Guests received two custom flavours of fudge from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory that were hand selected by the bride and groom. They also took home an evergreen seedling plant in honour of Nicole’s late father. Duelling pianists were brought in as the evening entertainment, and they kept guests on the dance floor all night long!
Carey Nash’s jaw-dropping photography in a picturesque destination was a perfect match. Read more about Nicole + Blake’s Banff wedding weekend in the latest issue of Blush Magazine.
{Winner of the 2014 Canadian Wedding Industry Awards for
Best Event Planning AND Best Wedding Invitation, Alberta Region}
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Banff Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Carey Nash Photography
- Marriage Commissioner: Jason Fernandez
- Ceremony Music: Music Mosaic Duo (Violin/Cello)
- Duelling Pianists: Jamie Mahn + Lesley Pelletier
- Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Lighting: PSAV Banff
- Décor: Special Event Rentals / Elegant Touches
- Custom Aisle Runner: The Original Runner Co.
- Favours: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Fudge) and Evergreen Memories (Tree Seedlings)
- Cake: Cake Sensations
- Hair: coucouhair(Melissa and Sarah)
- Makeup: Olivia Tassone
- Dress: Pronovias Duende from The Bridal House
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Katrina + David
Katrina + David were married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony last summer at Edmonton’s Royal Glenora Club. The sun was shining, the skies were blue – you’d never guess there was a torrential downpour just one hour before the ceremony was scheduled to begin! Luckily with some great teamwork we swapped out the chair cushions just in time to seat guests and send Katrina down the aisle looking absolutely angelic.
Just For You Photography was on hand to capture all the beautiful moments of the day, including the couple’s “first look” at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. After the wedding Katrina + David enjoyed an amazing honeymoon in Italy!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Coordination + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Just For Your Photography
- Officiant: Bill Bulger
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Wedding Design
- Florals: Wild Orchid
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Cupcakes: Whimsical Cake Studio
- Ice Sculpture: Ice Works
- Ceremony Music: Marilyn Bulger (Harpist)
- Reception Music: Baseline DJs
- Transportation: Esquire Limousine
- Hair Stylist: Jenn Chivers
- Makeup Artist: Priya Kapur
- Gown: Enzoani Fatima from The Bridal House
- Groom/Groomsmen: Tuxedo House
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