Dyanna and Ryan had the most amazing wedding weekend in the beautiful Okanagan! We kicked off the festivities with a welcome event at 19 Okanagan, a stunning open air restaurant on a golf course.

The next day, the couple tied the knot at Sanctuary Gardens – a picturesque ceremony venue in West Kelowna with stunning views of the lake. Luckily, the rain tapered off right before the ceremony and made for some beautiful photos. The reception was held at The Laurel Packinghouse in downtown Kelowna. Romantic florals and soft fabrics created a beautiful juxtaposition amidst the historic event space, with an open beam ceiling and brick walls.

It’s always such a treat to plan and produce destination weddings and multi-day events in the Kelowna area. Enjoy this look back at Dyanna and Ryan’s Okanagan wedding weekend!

Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Photographer: Nadia Hung Photography
• Videographer: Uncorked Films
• Welcome Event Venue: 19 Okanagan
• Ceremony Venue: Sanctuary Gardens
• Reception Venue: The Laurel Packinghouse
• Catering & Bartending: Cocktails & Canapes
• Officiant: Your Ceremony by Alex
• Welcome Event Music: Jeff Piatelli
• Ceremony Music: Marliese and Conner von Huene
• Reception Music: DJ Invizible
• Rentals: All Occasions + Perspective Event Design
• Florist: Minim Designs
• Cake: Flour & Cake
• Transportation: Kelowna Limo
• Hair Stylists: Natasha Ann Stylist
• Bride’s Makeup: Allure by Chelsea
• Makeup Artists: Lizzii Burnett
• Gowns: Bylando Boutique, Milla Nova

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Kelowna Wedding Planner, Okanagan Wedding Planner

Nelia and Brennan wanted to celebrate their wedding with a close group of family and friends, and decided on a destination wedding so the festivities could be spread over a weekend. Their love of great wine and warm weather made Kelowna the perfect choice – I mean, who wouldn’t want to be married in a vineyard!?

We arranged for shuttle transportation to take everyone from downtown Kelowna to the ceremony site at Ex Nihilo Winery in Lake Country. Forest fires in the Okanagan region made the view a bit hazy, but it was still a stunningly beautiful backdrop for their vows. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed sparkling wine and passed canapés in the vineyard.

The reception was held at a true gem of a venue – The Laurel Packinghouse in downtown Kelowna. The building is part of the Kelowna Museums Society and its exposed brick, wooden beam ceiling and hardwood floors made it the perfect canvas for an Industrial Glam design. A soft neutral palette of whites, creams, blush and gold added romance to the setting. Lush greenery runners and a stunning hanging greens head table backdrop brought life and vibrancy to the space. Ample candlelight on the tables and café lights strung from the ceiling beams added a warm, welcoming glow to the event.

The four-course meal was one of the best we’ve ever had at a wedding, and that’s all thanks to Details Catering. The perogies appetizer course was a nod to Brennan’s Ukrainian heritage and this was certainly a highlight of the meal. An absolute must-have for Nelia and Brennan was McDonald’s cheeseburgers as a late night snack! Their wishes were fulfilled, and guests munched on the McD’s delicacies while dancing up a storm to the mixes of DJ Invizible.

Featured in the Fall/Winter 2018 issue of Weddingbells Magazine, here’s a sampling of the gorgeous images by Jenna Hill Photography and a fantastic highlight video of their day by Tailored Fit Films.

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Kelowna Wedding Planning + Design

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Credits:

• Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
• Caterer: Details Catering
• Photography: Jenna Hill Photography
• Videography: Tailored Fit Films
• Officiant: Darlene Samin
• Ceremony Music: Jeff Piattelli
• Reception Music: DJ Invizible (Kevin Moore)
• Rentals: Vintage Origami / All Occasions Party and Event Rentals
• Florist: New Leaf Floral
• Invitations + Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations and Stationery
• Cake + Cupcakes: Kakes by Kathie
• Limo: Okanagan Limousine
• Shuttle: Distinctly Kelowna
• Hair: Inspirado Designs
• Makeup: Jenny McKinney
• Gown: kate Bridal