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Gown Sale | 200 Wedding Experts | Fashion Show

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sense of possibility. That may be one of the most exciting and amazing parts of the period

of time leading up to a wedding day. When we say possibility, we certainly mean all of the promise and potential in your upcoming marriage, but also all of the options around how you’ll celebrate this most special of occasions.

We’re so proud to present you with a wealth of those possibilities in the pages of Confetti.

We’ve featured inspiration galleries by talented vendors to spark your creativity, curated incredible real weddings to show you that these dream days are a can-do for couples just like you, and have sourced insight and advice from industry experts to make your planning journey even more enjoyable.

Looking through the pages of this year’s edition I’m inspired by the passion, professionalism and personal investment of all of the amazing vendors featured – they truly care about helping couples create the wedding of their dreams.

We look forward to you exploring all of the possibilities and discovering the people who make them their passion. Thank you for letting us be part of your special day!

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CONTENTS

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Bridesmaid Fashion

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The Look

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Sparkle & Shine – Interview with

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– Building the perfect ensemble

Daria Reboh of Maxime Jewelers

BEAUTY

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The Art of Beauty

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Beauty & The Bride

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Crowning Glory

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MENS FASHION

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Cheers – What might his fashion choices

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Making His Look Happen

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say about his perfect-match mixed drink?

– Styling the Guys

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Boudoir - The Art of Sexy

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INSPIRATION GALLERY

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THE DETAILS

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Rosy Romance

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Finding Your Photographer

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Sweet Delights – Few things bring celebration to mind quicker than cake.

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Exceptional Engagement Photos

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Love Blooms

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Engagement Gallery

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Pretty Suite Paper

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Piles of Pictures

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Wild Hearts

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Fabulous First Looks

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Plenty of Petals – A focus on florals

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Rental Tips They Don’t Tell You Tents and Temporary Structures

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Selecting Your Support

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Planning Perfection

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VENUES & CATERING

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Ceremony Success

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Finding Your Officiant

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Reception Euphoria

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TOP 5 Considerations when choosing a Venue Weddings and Wood Fire

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– Finding the Perfect Venue

– Bridgette Bar Spotlight

REAL WEDDINGS

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BRITISH COLUMBIA & THE ROCKIES EDMONTON

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Nuptial Nosh

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Tradition With a Twist

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ENTERTAINMENT & EXPERIENCE

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CALGARY & AREA

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Engaging Entertainment

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Getting Your Light Right

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DESTINATIONS

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Wheels - Getting to Your Venues

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5 Fast Transportation Tips

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The ABC of Wedding Décor

– National Spotlight

– The Westin Calgary Spotlight

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WEDDING GUIDE

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MAGAZINE DIRECTORY

Venue Directory

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SHOWERED WITH INSPIRATION DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATION

PUBLISHER

Lynn Fletcher

Confetti | info@confettimagazine.ca Copyright 2018 Confetti.

All rights reserved.

ART DIRECTOR Kimberly Wieting

EDITOR IN CHIEF Jessilyn Forigo

DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Alix Williams

Salisco Printing | Toronto, Ontario

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATION

FALL / WINTER 2018

Alysha Bulmer

Photographer: Christy D Swanberg Photography

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Planner/Stylist: CNC Boutique Events & Design

Alix Williams, Jessilyn Forigo

Décor: The Dish and The Spoon

STYLED SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHERS Alan Maudie Photography Edward Ross Photography Grey Lily Photography Hello There Darling Boudoir, by Christy D. Swanberg Kristi Sneddon Photographer

FASHION / PHOTOGRAPHY STYLING Jessilyn Forigo, Kimberly Wieting

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Venue: Spruce Meadows

Floral Designer: Creative Edge Flowers Attire - Bride: Blush & Raven Hair / Makeup: Something Borrowed Beauty Model: Lauren

SPRING / SUMMER Photographer: Wild Love Photos Floral Designer: Flowers by Willow Attire - Bride: Made with Love Bridal / Novelle Bridal Attire - Groom: RW & Co Hair: Hair by MJ - Marcy Ferrari Makeup: HP Makeup Artistry Couple: Tana & Josiah

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BRIDAL FASHION

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o matter what your style, your wedding

gown is the ultimate fashion expression. Whether it's minimalist chic or fantasy princess, your wedding gown will go down in your personal history.

Choosing the perfect dress is about more than just a style you love. The perfect dress is always a mix - a gown that's both current and classic, and that flatters your body type.

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CONFETTI FASHION THE BRIDE

It’s all in the details, whether it’s a carefully placed appliqué, figure flattering ruffles, or full on feathers, this is one day where you get to go all-in on being a little bit extra.

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own design is embracing both sides of the pendulum. We're see-

ing A-line skirts, gowns that cover the shoulders and lace details that

add touches of femininity. As the pendulum swings the other way, illusion gown trends are still gracing the runway, and now the illusion has gone from strictly the arms and bodice, all the way through the skirt.

HEAD TO

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Brides are getting buff for their wedding, and form-fitting gowns that show off all those squats are huge for 2019.

You’re happy, healthy, and you can lift more than your share of weights so show off that power house body.

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2019 is all about the A-line skirt. A swish, a swirl and a twirl, these skirts are feminine, modest and give a hint of princess, the perfect fashion recipe for your wedding day.

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Delicate straps give the sexy collarbone a chance to show off.

Make your skin shimmer as you walk down the aisle by using light to highlight reflecting moisturizer on your shoulders and arms.

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If simple and understated are words to describe your wedding dress, then a long wedding coat or cape may be the perfect bridal accessory, allowing you to make a bold fashion statement that can easily be removed.

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Making you feel beautiful from the inside out

Lingerie for Beautiful Brides

Your Gown and Your Bridal Lingerie

What to Expect When You Visit

Your undergarments have a big impact on how your wedding gown fits you, and how you look and feel. Starting with the right foundations means you look and feel your best - which is why Knickers ‘n Lace makes you feel beautiful from the inside out!

It’s important to investigate what undergarment options are available for the gown styles you’re considering before you make a final decision on your dress, so you can be sure you have the right foundation for a beautiful fit. Knickers ‘n Lace is happy to consult with you during this process. Plan to have your bridal lingerie fitting 3 months before your wedding day, which allows time for specialty orders and alterations, if required. Wear your wedding day undergarments to your final gown fitting to ensure you get a perfect fit!

Are you considering a backless, strapless gown? Be aware that there are very limited undergarment options available for this style, particularly for larger bust sizes. To avoid disappointment, talk to the ladies at Knickers ‘n Lace first!

Fittings at Knickers ‘n Lace are complimentary, with no appointment necessary. Bridal fittings usually take 1-2 hours; allow yourself time for an unhurried visit. Bring pictures of your gown from multiple angles (or you can bring your gown in if you’re comfortable doing so).

Your fitter will take care of the rest - while you relax in your fitting room, she’ll bring you options and help you find the right fit. Knickers ‘n Lace offers a ‘24-hour Approval’ on bridal bustiers - simply leave a credit card number, and take the bustier home to try with your dress. If it works, call the shop to let them know and they’ll take payment. If it doesn't work, return it the next day.

The shop offers a wide range of styles and sizes for bridal lingerie, from petite to plus, including bustiers. Increasingly, brides are choosing shapewear solutions rather than a traditional bustier.

Whichever you choose, well fitting lingerie smooths the figure, shapes the body, and gives proper lift in the bust, which in turn complements your gown for a beautiful wedding day look.

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They also offer a bridal registry - choose the lingerie pieces you love, and they’ll be kept on file

(if a specific piece were to be sold out, they can help find a similar gift option). This is also a great help for your spouse for future gift giving! They offer beautiful complimentary gift wrapping too.

Lingerie For all Brides Knickers ‘n Lace offers a large range of bridal lingerie, from bras and bustiers to shapewear, panties, and hosiery, as well as a very nice selection of bridal garters - most brides choose a pretty keepsake garter for themselves, and a simple toss garter for the reception. There are fun options like hanky panky stretch lace thongs featuring crystal embellishment like “I Do”, “Mrs” and “Bride” as well as “Bridesmaid” and “Maid of Honour” - a perfect gift for your bridal gang! The shop even has embroidered linen handkerchiefs, which make a beautiful gift for moms and grandmas.

Lingerie for For The Honeymoon Knickers ‘n Lace carries a beautiful selection of bridal and honeymoon lingerie, so you’re sure to find the perfect pieces for your wedding night and honeymoon. Whether it’s a cute babydoll, a lace chemise, an elegant satin gown, or something a little more daring… there’s something for everyone, whatever your style. You’ll look forward to slipping into a special piece of lingerie that will make you

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feel confident, sexy, and truly beautiful from the inside out!

Visit Calgary's Bridal Lingerie experts to find out more.

Knickers 'n Lace Willow Park Village - 10816 Macleod Trail South, Calgary 403.225.1413 | knickersnlace.net

The ladies at Knickers ‘n Lace would love to help you

prepare for your boudoir photo shoot! They provide fittings

in a fun atmosphere where you’ll feel comfortable and enjoy getting prepared for your boudoir experience.

You’ll have had a consultation with your photographer and decided on the general style of your shoot - so just let

your fitter know the vibe you’re trying to create, and she’ll

help you find pieces that fit the theme. Whether it’s classic

beauty - satin gowns and pretty chemises - or you want to

play the sexy vixen - bodysuits, thigh highs, garter belts and sexy wear - Knickers ‘n Lace will help you choose lingerie

that you feel both comfortable and beautiful in. Allow 1-2

hours for a boudoir consultation, no appointment necessary.

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Rich fabrics and red-carpet luxe will be huge for 2019, like sultry velvets and delicate beading. Whether you go for pastels or deep jewel tones, texture will be huge.

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Bridesmaid dresses are all about gown goals - think long, flowing dresses with layers of fabric to give a light and airy affect.

Floral everything is undeniably sweeping the fashion world and bride-tribe looks are no different. Embrace those pretty petals with gorgeous printed fabrics.

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The Look Building the perfect ensemble

BY ALIX WILLIAMS

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ow do you build the perfect wedding

day look? Consider the below to create a look so stunning you’ll wish you could wear it forever.

The Dress You only get one chance to choose a wedding dress now is your chance to try and experiment with as many different styles as you can!

The Perfect Pair Your feet are the soles of your bridal style - they're the ones that walk you down the aisle towards the most exciting moment of your life!

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All That Glitters

Sweet Satchel

There's no better day to be dripping in sparkle

Keep your arsenal of necessities tucked

than your wedding day. Statement pieces or

away in a sweet package. Whether you go

understated shine, we've never met a piece of

for a clutch or a canvas cross body, every

wedding jewelry we didn't like.

bride needs a great bag.

ZIEGFELD DROP EARRINGS $340 TIFFANY & CO.

DELPHINE STRAW CLUTCH $205 ANTHROPOLOGIE

A Little Something Extra

A Little Support

Sexy garters, glittering hair pieces, and ribbon

A foundation garment is like a makeup primer -

wands - there's a million way to accessorize your

sure, you can wear your wedding dress without one

wedding look! This amazing garter will hold all of

but why would you? Foundation garments ensure

your essentials including your phone!

your gown fits exactly as you envision.

GIRLY GOGARTER $65 KNICKERS AND LACE

JEZEBEL CARESS SEAMLESS BUSTIER $68 THE BAY

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D urand Bridal Celebrating EVERY woman’s unique beauty, style, and silhouette.

– Calgary’s most unique bridal boutique, featuring top designers for all figures and all budgets – 9618 Horton Road SW Calgary | 403.454.2684 |

durandbridal.com

Your Glam On The Way Beauty Experts: Offering on-location hair and makeup services for all events.

www.glamaway.ca glamawaybeauty@gmail.com

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Sparkle & Shine Interview with Daria Reboh of Maxime Jewelers

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

Q: What are the biggest

Once we find the right width and fit then we can incorporate his

trends in engagement

personal style. We definitely pride ourselves in having one of

rings and wedding sets

the largest selections of gentleman’s wedding bands in Alberta!

right now?

We have everything from classic designs, modern and edgy, to

A: One trend that’s really been center stage lately is choosing a classically designed engagement ring accompanied by

old school cool; an updated version of his Dad’s ring.

A current favourite would be from the Carlex ring line which men really gravitate towards because of its clean lines, contemporary design; it looks like a really cool watch band that matches his only other piece of jewellery, a watch!

multiple, trendy, stacking bands. We love the idea of having an engagement ring that is so timeless and regal that it can be passed down from generation to generation. But by adding trendy stackable bands in different metal colours, patterns and textures you can really make your

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wedding set personalized, contemporary and unique. The great thing about this look is that it is really practical as well. If in a few years you no longer want to wear these bands with your ring, you can simply re-size them and wear them on a different finger!

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Q: How are bridesmaid’s gifts evolving? What would you recommend as the best gift a bride could choose for her tribe?

A: We used to see brides try to find jewelry for their attendants to wear on the actual wedding day. However, it is really challenging to find jewelry in matching multiples, which is formal enough to wear on the big day and still suits your bridesmaids’ individual styles. Now brides are gifting more casual pieces in styles their tribe will actually love and wear AFTER the wedding.

We recommend checking out our local Calgary brand, Peaks & Prairies. All pieces are inspired by Canada, made in solid sterling silver or 14k gold, donate 10% of proceeds to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and almost all can be engraved. So why not get your bridesmaids something you

Q: How do we get men to actually like wearing their wedding bands?

will see them wearing on a patio with you after the big day, reminiscing about all the fun you had.

A: Well firstly, we would definitely say that comfort is king! Men will not wear anything that isn’t comfortable and that includes

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their wedding band. Generally speaking when a ring is exceptionally wide, it doesn’t lend well to swelling fingers, which is really common when it’s hot outside, playing sports or after a few beers with the guys. Also look for a band that has a comfort fit to it, which is a smooth beveled inside that allows for swelling, doesn’t have any harsh edges and is generally more comfortable overall.

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f there ever was a day to feel your most spectacular it’s the day you say "I do". You’ll certainly be glowing from within, but we can all benefit from a few little tweaks on the outside too. You’ll want to feel like the best, most confident version of yourself in front of all those you love (and in all of those photos of course). You’ll likely want to trust the experts to execute your wedding day look, they’re pros at making your best features pop, and there’s nothing like a little pampering to calm those pre-nuptial nerves.

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The Art of Beauty

BY JESSILYN FORIGO PHOTOGRAPHER: KRISTI SNEDDON PHOTOGRAPHER MAKEUP: TRENA LAINE MAKEUP ARTIST HAIR: HAMMER HEADZ SALON FASHION: BLUSH & RAVEN HEADPIECES: PINK SPOT STUDIOS ART: LIA GOLEMBA JEWELLERY: JOANNA BISLEY DESIGNS

Elegant waves are timeless with or without an art piece topper

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Not a fan of fussy updos? A tousled pony is cool-girl formal

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A berry lip and bold hairpiece highlight your happiness

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Textured roots and lush lashes whisper luxury

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Beauty & The Bride

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

Make the most of your once in a lifetime look with some tried and true tips and a few extravagant extras.

Get Your Glow On Maybe you’re blessed with naturally flawless and glowing skin – lucky lady. But if you’re like the rest of us mere mortals you might need a little help making your canvas as perfect as possible. Visit beauty counters early and try on products like primers, concealers and foundations to see what works for you. Share this information with your artist at your trial – chances are they’ll have something similar!

The Eyes Have It The eyes are the windows to the soul but they're also the floodgates for the waterworks. On this emotional day make sure whatever products you use on your pretty peepers are formulated to withstand the happy tears and leave you streak and smudge free.

Don’t Be Scared to Dial It Up We’ve got news for you – there are going to be photos. Lots of them. While you might be a pared down princess when it comes to your day-to-day products, this is the day to enhance just a little bit extra, accentuating your features with a bit of a heavier hand to ensure you read flawless not flat in all those forever images.

Oh, and don’t hesitate to pick a pro!

" Wedding makeup is not about trends, its about personal style and to achieve longevity and timeless makeup that is zero fuss and enhances you naturally. We study your skin and the anatomy of your face and eyes to see what would work the best for you, consider internal and external factors and adjust accordingly on game day from what was tested at pre-wedding trial." - Trena Olfert of Trena Laine Makeup Studio

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Crowning Glory

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

Your mane plays a major role in your overall bridal look. Let us share some tips to ensure your tresses are tops.

Consider Your Venue An elegant up-do tells a different story than a tousled braid or flowing waves. The style you choose should echo the tone of your dress, your accessories and your day overall. Ballroom Banquet? Keep it classic.

Beach-side Bash? Romantic and relaxed is a perfect fit.

Lock in Your locks Your strands are going to have to stand up to a lot more movement than usual. From family hugs to first dances, breezy photos to bumps by the bar, make sure you’ve used the products ( or extra pins) to give your style some staying power.

Wear the Hair No matter what style you choose you should always feel (and look!) like you – just maybe a slightly more dialed-up version. Don’t choose a hairstyle that makes you feel uncomfortable. Wear your hair, don’t let your hair wear you!

Oh, and get some expert assistance!

"Bridal hair is all about enhancing your natural beauty. Whether it's long hairstyles or a romantic and tousled look, each style is executed with the utmost care and expertise.

Trials are such an essential part of the process as we customize each hairstyle for every individual. Weddings are a special moment and memory to be cherished - we always feel extremely honoured to be part of a couple’s special day."– Justin Hammer of Hammer Headz Salon JEWELLERY: JOANNA BISLEY DESIGNS MADISON - BRIDAL COMB ABIGALE - BRIDAL HAIR VINE JENNIFER - HAIR PINS, SET OF 3

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ALAN MAUDIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Michelle

Suffolk-Walsh

HAIR & MAKEUP

Kristie Sneddon Photography Emily Exon Photography

Tara Whittaker Photography

michellesuffolkwalsh.ca

Beautifully Handcrafted Bridal Jewellery & Hairpieces

JOANNABISLEYDESIGNS.COM Emily Exon Photography

PHOTO: ALAN MAUDIE PHOTOGRAPHY

MEN'S FASHION

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Cheers What might his fashion choices say about his perfect-match mixed drink?

BY ALIX WILLIAMS

Casual

Classic

– Moscow Mule –

– Old Fashioned –

Vodka, ginger beer and lime, need we say more? A light

Quality whisky ( or sometimes brandy) combined

drink with a kick from the ginger beer, this cocktail seems

with a simple syrup and a splash of bitters make

to taste even better in a monogrammed copper mug.

this an easy cocktail to sip while you're toasted throughout the reception.

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Stylish

Playful

– Negroni –

– The Cadillac Margarita –

Dry gin, Campari and Italian vermouth come

Great tequila (preferably well-aged reposado),

together in a cocktail that's all style. Garnish with

Grand Marnier and a splash of fresh squeezed lime

an orange peel and sip with swagger.

creates an easy sipping cocktail that goes down smooth.

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Making His Look Happen Styling the Guys PHOTOGRAPHER: ALAN MAUDIE PHOTOGRAPHY MENS FASHION & ACCESSORIES: ED WILLIAMS MENSWEAR HAIR AND MAKEUP: MICHELLE SUFFOLK-WALSH

For more relaxed grooms, choosing threepiece suits with each piece being a different fabric and colour allows the look to integrate into their regular wardrobe rotation seamlessly.

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Decadent fabrics

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any grooms struggle with visualizing what they want

in saturated hues spell absolute luxury.

to wear when they stand at the end of the aisle waiting for their love - they come up with general terms, like "casual" or "formal," words that can be hard to translate into actual fashion choices.

This challenge can lead grooms to avoid actually tackling this to-do item until too late, leaving them rushed to make a decision, and usually stuck with the old stand-bys. But don’t let this happen. There is far too much fabulous men’s fashion to be had!

What a groom wears on his wedding day is no longer just a fashion footnote. Read on for a primer on how to ensure his sartorial success:

Get Him Inspired To help your groom articulate his fashion aspirations, he doesn't even need to change the channel. Professional athletes and sports broadcasters often have a great sense of style - all he has to do is point out the outfits he likes best.

Get Him Shopping Once you've pinpointed what look he wants, whether it's a slick three-piece suit or a great pair of pants with suspenders, call ahead to a few stores to make fitting appointments. That way, he'll know exactly what the plan is and how long you two will be shopping for.

Get Him Comfortable No matter what your vision of what he should be wearing is, if he's not comfortable in the clothes and the style, he won't look his best. Make sure that you're fusing his vision and the overall concept for the wedding and give him the final say - after all, this is his chance to express himself through his fashion choices.

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Classic neutrals like grey don’t have to be boring when rendered with a windowpane print and playful pins

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Twists on formal tuxedos, like choosing navy blues and burgundies, is a modern shift and just the right amount of flashy.

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The details elevate his look from every day to exceptional. These small touches are a chance to play with personality.

Pairing patterns showcases a man’s fashion mastery, don’t hesitate to show off sartorial skill.

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Finding Your Photographer

BY ALIX WILLIAMS

W

hat's hard to believe is that your wedding day is just that -

only one day. The food will be eaten. The decor put away. The dress preserved and packed. Your wedding photos are what stay with you for the rest of your life. That's why picking the right wedding photographer is so important.

It's not just about budget, it's not just about photography style, and it's not just about your rapport with the photographer. It's a crucial mix of all three of these elements that get you to photographic magic. So where and how do you start your search for a great photographer? The pages of Confetti are filled with incredible photographers of all styles and budgets. Use sticky notes to mark the photos that really stick out to you and try to identify what you love about them. The lighting? The candour? The energy?

Next, do a little social snooping - follow each of the photographers on Instagram and Facebook to get a better idea of their range and style. Their captions will speak to who they are as a person, and you can tell so much from that! When you're ready for a first date (eeeek!!), prepare a few questions in advance.

How do they handle unexpected events like rain, or delays? What is their turnaround time to process and send your images? What are their favourite moments to capture at weddings? It's also a great time to articulate what you want in terms of photographs – maybe formal portraits with your family and bridal party are extremely important or perhaps candid moments with your guests are a higher priority.

Your time and research will entirely pay off when in 50 years your wedding feels like it was just yesterday (thanks to those fantastic photos!).

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Timeless and Romantic @greylilyphotography

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Exceptional Engagement Photos

BY ALIX WILLIAMS

Your engagement is a magical time in your relationship when you are building dreams together and learning how to navigate through life as a team. An engagement shoot is an amazing way to capture this excitement, show off your personality as a couple outside of the formality of the wedding day, and find out how you work best together in front of the camera. You will never regret photographing yourselves as a couple in the weeks leading up to your wedding day – here’s how to make it perfect.

Tip 1 Ask For Your Babe’s Input - This may seem obvious, but so many couples forget to collaborate on their vision for the shoot, so start by asking your partner what they want.

On the one hand, they might not have any ideas, but on the other, they might have some great nuggets of inspiration.

Tip 2 Bring Props - Whether it's a chalkboard you can write silly things on, your fur baby or a picnic basket full of fresh fruit, props add easy livelihood to your engagement photos.

Tip 3 Plan Your Outfits - Obviously you've been planning your own outfit, but make sure it works with your babes outfit too!

Tip 4 Be Real - If you're a more casual couple choose a setting that feels cozy and comfortable. If you're more formal and fancy it's great if your photos reflect that style.

These images are all about capturing who you really are together.

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Piles of Pictures

BY ALIX WILLIAMS

G

et ready for your close-up! Outside of

the big day itself there are lots of other wedding

related occasions you may want to capture.

1. Showers and Soirées Bring on the parties! From engagement parties to bridal showers and all the brunches in between, when you say “YES!” the celebration floodgates swing WIDE open! Your bride tribe will put in hours of work planning pre-wedding parties, and your perfect shower needs to look perfect for Instagram!

Honour their work, their vision and their love for you by booking your photographer to stop by and grab a few photos.

2. Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties We get it. There are some “say-farewell-to-single” parties that you may not want photo evidence of, but more often than not, reliving all the antics and hilarity is worth the odd (slightly) embarrassing photo.

Consider hiring a photographer to join you paparazzi style for at least part of your celebration.

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3. Day After Photo Session Perfect for couples who would rather celebrate with guests during cocktail hour than sneak away for portraits. Have an afternoon portrait session with just you, your babe and your photographer the day AFTER the wedding. Bonus points, you get to get all dolled up in your gown again!

4. Boudoir A framed boudoir photo makes an ultra-sexy prewedding gift for your babe but why not take it up a notch and go for a couple’s boudoir session? Give him a new set of skivvies and rip his shirt off for a sexy day that will end in sexy photos (and maybe more!)

KELLY SZOTT PHOTOGRAPHY

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Fabulous First Looks

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

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hile the fantasy of seeing your beloved in their

wedding finery for the first time as they make their way down the aisle is what wedding day dreams are made of for so many, the pace of a packed wedding day means some couples are choosing to forgo this moment.

Instead, they’re enjoying “first look” sessions where they meet up just prior to the ceremony allowing for more uninterrupted time together and an amazing photo opportunity. Following the first look, photographers capture the formal wedding portraits and couples photography.

This means couples can bask in the post –ceremony bliss without rushing off for photos and can even enjoy their own cocktail hour ( arguably one of the most fun parts of the party!) alongside their guests.

First looks certainly aren’t for everyone, but for some couples this break with tradition takes just the right amount of pressure off, allowing them to enjoy every moment of their day just a little bit more.

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REAL COUPLES CHRISTIANE & JEFF

Would you recommend a first look photo session to other couples, and why?

"Since our wedding, we have recommended a first look photo session to everyone we know that's getting married.

Doing a first look lets you share in each other's emotions in such a way that you're free to embrace one another and say exactly how you feel without having to worry about others watching. The amazing part is having the moment captured and being able to look back on one of our fondest memories from the wedding." – Christiane & Jeff

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Boudoir The Art of Sexy

BY ALIX WILLIAMS

B

oudoir photography is the ultimate power

move. Embracing and celebrating everything about who you are right now with a personal and professional photo session can make your confidence go sky high. Whether you want to get a little cheeky or a lot sexy, boudoir photos can make the perfect pre-wedding gift to your babe, a secret little something just between

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“Being sexy is all about attitude, not body type.

It’s a state of mind.”

- Amisha Patel

Some Tips to Slay Your Session

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comfortable with - if you’re not comfortable, that will show.

2. Dress in what makes you feel confident and sexy because that shines through the photos best. Choose pieces that make you feel like the best version of YOU.

Preparing for your boudoir session is simple, however there are a few small things that will have a huge impact on your results. To help you

3. Less can absolutely be more - if you’re feeling demure, embrace your shyness - it’s a sexy look!

prepare for your boudoir shoot, here are a few tips from the pros to help you get the most out of the experience, and the pictures.

Pick a boudoir photographer that you feel exceptionally

4.

Embrace every aspect of your body - there is nothing sexier than a confident woman who loves herself.

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5. Get creative with a few accessories - think sky high heels, silk scarves, tall socks or even your reading glasses – whatever showcases the sultry side of your personality.

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“ Design is not making beauty–beauty emerges from selection, affinities, integration, love.”

—Louis Kahn

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ndulge in these inspiration galleries and

allow your creativity to come alive. We've compiled this abundance of beauty from submissions by our region's most talented contributors.

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Modern Cinderella Inspiration Gallery

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hannel your fairytale favourites with ball gown silhouettes,

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Grey Lily Photography Creekside Villa

Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals Asst planning: Grey Lily Photography Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals Great Events Rentals

multi-hued blue and whimsical white accents.

FLOWERS

Sweet Bloom

STATIONERY AND CALLIGRAPHY

Debbie Wong Design

JEWELLERY

Joanna Bisley Designs

CATERER DONUTS

Devil's Table c/o Creekside Villas Pretty Sweet

RINGS

Le Chateau

MAKE UP

Avenue Beauty

HAIR STYLIST

Avenue Beauty

BRIDE CREAM SWEATER BRIDE BLUE SKIRT AND LACE TOP MODELS HARPIST

Blush and Raven/Jenny Yoo Blush and Raven/NRT Fashion

Courtenay (Grown Cynthia) Tessa (Young Cynthia) Reidun Schlesinger

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Wine & Cognac Inspiration Gallery

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bourdeaux and drink in the delight with elegant gold accents

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Pepper and Light

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Aga Khan Museum

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Formosa Events

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Detailz Couture, Chairman Mills

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uxuriate in these indulgent tone-on-tone hues ranging from brandy to

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STATIONERY UNIQUE PRODUCTS CAKE MAKE UP

Maison Maquette House of Design

HAIR STYLIST

Medulla & Co.

Wushu Project Toronto Lion Dance & Kung Fu

ATTIRE - GROOM

Classica, JAY + DEE

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Dina Alonzi

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Elite Model Management

Nadia and Co.

Vinny Artistry & Co.

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vergreen comes alive against willow white and earthen hues highlighted with the coppers, bronzes and ambers of a prairie sunset.

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Prairie Willow Photography

RENTALS

Elkae Creative

MAKE UP

BeautyBoss

VENUE

Horse Shoe Canyon

FLOWERS

Elkae Creative

HAIR STYLIST

BeautyBoss

PLANNER / DESIGNER

Prairie Willow Photography & BeautyBoss

STATIONERY

The Good Letter Studio

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Bailando Boutique and IGAR

CAKE

Triple L Cakes

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Dan & Stacy

RINGS

Lawlor Jewelry

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Prairie Willow Photography, BeautyBoss, Elkae Creative

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Airy Azure Inspiration Gallery

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ultiple shades of striking sea blue pair perfectly with petal

pink, antique bronze and ample application of crisp white.

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MAKEUP

Ivonne Arsenault, Assistant: Heidi

HAIR STYLIST

Cierra Sky Beauty

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Gown: The Bridal Boutique / Galia Lahav Hand painted dress / styling: Lia Golemba Hudson's Bay

Red Events Design & Decor

ATTIRE BRIDESMAID

The Social Page

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Pink Spot Studios

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Samantha & Amanda

Creative Edge Flowers

Whippt Desserts & Catering

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et the muted hues of a prairie afternoon blend for a timeless, elegant and approachable palate.

Soft blues, worn in wood and refreshing white and green feel like coming home.

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PLANNER

Claudette Marie Events

RENTALS

DESIGNER

Claudette Marie Events

STYLIST

Kate Cullen Styling

PHOTOGRAPHER VENUE

Canmore, Alberta

Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals

Cellar Door Vintage Rentals

MAKE UP

Jaimie Rankin

HAIR STYLIST

Top Knot Brides

ATTIRE - BRIDE

The Bridal Boutique Stephanie’s Kids

FLOWERS

Always Sunny Floral Design

STATIONERY

Modern Pulp Design

ATTIRE - WEDDING PARTY

FAVOURS

Yann Haute Patisserie

OTHER

Kate Cullen Styling

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Horse - Jessica May

MODELS

Kolby and Zoe

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Honeyed Rose Inspiration Gallery

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here is nothing sweeter than delicate rose, blush and tangerine complimented by soft spun-honey

PHOTOGRAPHER

Christy D Swanberg Photography

FLOWERS

Creative Edge Flowers

MAKE UP

Something Borrowed Beauty

Spruce Meadows

FAVOURS

Drizzle Honey

HAIR STYLIST

Something Borrowed Beauty

CNC Boutique Events & Design

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Tearrific Loose Leaf Tea

ATTIRE - BRIDE

DESIGNER

CNC Boutique Events & Design

CATERER

MODEL

Blush & Raven

DÉCOR

The Dish and The Spoon

CAKE

Yvonne’s Delightful Cakes

RENTALS

Modern Luxe Rentals

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gold accents and spring-fresh greenery ( and handmade honey favours).

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COLOUR GUIDE MOODY BLUES

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mbrace the bolder side of blue by pairing it with deep purples and plums.

Gold is radiant against this deep base.

Kristi Sneddon Photography

RENTALS

The Dish & The Spoon

DESSERTS

Ollia Macarons and Tea

Paisley Photography

FLOWERS

Creative Edge Flowers

MAKE UP

FIXE Beauty

PHOTOGRAPHER

Photos with Finesse

STATIONERY

Glimpz Invitations

HAIR STYLIST

Fox Hair

VENUE—CEREMONY

The Crossing at Ghost River

FAVOURS

The Sugar Cube

ATTIRE - GROOM

Derks Formals

VENUE—RECEPTION

The Crossing at Ghost River

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

ATTIRE - BRIDE

PLANNER

Megan Sawchuk Weddings

Tearrific Loose Leaf Tea, Old Coal, Vixens Eyes and Body, Modern Emulsions

Durand Bridal

PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHER

PLANNER DÉCOR

Nicole Osse Event Management Chair Flair

CAKE

Cake Bake Shoppe

JEWELLERY ENTERTAINMENT

Joanna Bisley Designs Fun Factory DJ Service

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Delicate Garnet Inspiration Gallery

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thoughtful accents all anchored with the palest blush and muted grey-green.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Kadie Hummel Photography

STATIONERY

Create Love Design

ATTIRE - GROOM

VENUE

Barrier Lake, Canmore, AB

MAKE UP

MALE MODEL

FLOWERS

Serendipity Florals

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Christina Polischuk Makeup Artist

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FEMALE MODEL

Ed Williams Mens Wear Shaun

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Modern Metallic Inspiration Gallery

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othing is more of the moment than mixed metals and sculptural shapes. Combine rose and classic gold and even bronze and copper with white, ivory, taupe and black for the ultimate in chic design.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Studio Lumen

RENTALS

VENUE

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

FLOWERS

Boutiq Weddings & Events, & Dee Vine Petals

MAKE UP

PLANNER DESIGNER

Boutiq Weddings & Events

CAKE

Modern Luxe Rentals DeeVine Petals

SWIRL Custom Cakes and Desserts A Touch of Glitter

ATTIRE

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Harvest Beauty Inspiration Gallery

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mmerse yourself in the foliage and flavours of an early autumn harvest with shades of blackberry,

Gingersnap Photography

FLOWERS

Vendome with Teatro Group Weddings

STATIONERY

PLANNER / DESIGNER

Jaqueline Rae Weddings

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RENTALS

Modern Luxe Rentals, Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals

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grain, and rust. Pops of gold echo the sunset of waning summer days.

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Fall for Florals

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Blush and Raven

Pink Umbrella Designs

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Bake My Day

MODEL

MALE Guillaume

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MODEL

CANINE Primrose

Calgary Chalkboard Artist Sugar Shimmer

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inter white meets the striking blue of a mountain sky alongside

flora and fauna accents that seem plucked from the land.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Photo Junkies

DÉCOR

VENUE

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

RENTALS

Pyramid Lake

FLOWERS

Special Event Rentals - Elyse Colman

STATIONERY

PLANNER

Special Event Rentals

CAKE

Brianne Gabrielle Cakes

Special Event Rentals

MAKE UP

Jack'd Up Beauty

FaBLOOMosity

HAIR STYLIST

Jack'd Up Beauty

Glossie

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Delica Bridal / Hayley Paige

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Pretty Bold Inspiration Gallery

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lend the delicate femininity of stunningly painted china and crystal with bold tangerine, mandarin, sunflower

PHOTOGRAPHER

Paisley Photography

STATIONERY

Glimpz Invitations

HAIR STYLIST

VENUE

The Crossing at Ghost River

FAVOURS

ATTIRE

PLANNER / DESIGNER

Megan Sawchuk Weddings, Nicola Osse Event Management, Creative Edge Flowers, Paisley Photography

Old Coal, The Sugar Cube, Tearrific, Nicola Osse Event Management, Ollia Macarons & Tea

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yellow and multiple shades of pink for a look that's both delicate and daring.

Chair Flair, The Crossing at Ghost River, The Dish & the Spoon Creative Edge Flowers

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Hobbysmith Glass Co., The Knot Garden Cake Bake Shoppe Fixe Beauty Vixens Eyes and Body

JEWELLERY ENTERTAINMENT LIFE CELEBRANT LIGHTING MODELS

Hammer Headz Salon

Groom & Groomsmen: Derks Formals Bride & Bridesmaids: Durand Bridal Joanna Bisley Designs

Fun Factory DJ Service, Lara Thomas Jacqueline Hoare

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oyal purple gets the lounge treatment with smoked stemware, guilded flatwear and burnished

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metal geometric vessels. An antique copper fireplace makes the perfect focal point.

Edward Ross Photography - Edward Ross Edward Ross Photography - Brandie Sunley

Calgary Shrine Event Centre

SWIRL Custom Cakes & Desserts Lynnette MacDonald Modern Luxe Rentals

FLOWERS STATIONERY MACARONS / DONUTS

Occasional Bloom

MAKE UP

SWIRL Custom Cakes & Desserts

ATTIRE - BRIDE

The Bridal Centre

ENTERTAINMENT

Fun Factory DJ Services

LIGHTING

Stardust Event Group

Eventful Planning

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Donut Wall: Chair Flair

CATERER

Fork + Farm Catered Events

CAKE

SWIRL Custom Cakes & Desserts

ATTIRE - GROOM

MODELS

Trena Laine Makeup Artist The Bridal Centre

Ryan and Peyton

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Copper and Colour Inspiration Gallery

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badland landscape all anchoured with earthy copper accents.

Corrina Walker Photography

FLOWERS

Antheia Floral Boutique

ATTIRE - GROOM

Drumheller Badlands

STATIONERY

Swell

ATTIRE - BRIDE

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Kismet & Clover

CAKE

DÉCOR

Modern Luxe Rentals

MAKE UP

Bake My Day

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et an array of stunning colour come alive against the muted greys of a

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HAIR STYLIST

Katie Kerr

Lokal Hair

JEWELLERY

Ed Williams Mens Wear

Designer: Rue de Seine Shop: The Bridal Boutique She-Rock

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right whites and string lights are the perfect base for bold brights provided by nature.

Fushia, pink, clementine and peach florals meet robins egg blue for the prettiest of palates.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Chloe Buie Photography

STATIONERY

VENUE

Westerly Edge

PLANNER

Shannon Valente Weddings

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

DESIGNER

Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals

RENTALS FLOWERS

Great Events Rentals, Modern Luxe Rentals Fall for Florals

CAKE

Pink Umbrella Designs

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Sugar by Tracy

JEWELLERY / ACCESSORIES

The Knot Garden, Frozen Assets Ice Cream Co.

FOOD & BEV

Farm Girls Food Truck & Catering

MAKE UP/HAIR

Jaimie Rankin Beauty

ATTIRE - GROOM

Espy

LIGHTING MODELS OTHER

Designer: Essence of Australia Shop: Novia Mia Bridal and Evening Wear Joanna Bisley Designs

Everlasting Impressions JP and Ashia

Rangeland Event Restrooms

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Jade Dreams Inspiration Gallery

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the sculptural setting with natural bonsai trees softens the aesthetic.

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Pepper and Light

FLOWERS

Jackie O Floral Affairs & Event Design

HAIR STYLIST

Medulla & Co.

VIDEOGRAPHER

Images Life Media

STATIONERY

Maison Maquette House of Design

ATTIRE - GROOM

TYTAN Ties

VENUE

Shangri-La Hotel Toronto

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Dina Alonzi

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Asian Fusion Weddings

Tropical Expressions, El Cachorro Couture, Merlin's Hope Rescue

JEWELLERY

H&F Jewellery

DÉCOR

Toronto Paper Lanterns

MODELS

RENTALS

Detailz Couture, Chairman Mills

Elite Model Management

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Nadia and Co.

Vinny Artistry & Co.

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ust because you've paired up doesn't mean you're tied down. Show off

your free spirit with loosely tied florals, leather accents and lots of lace.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Twisted Tree Photography

FLOWERS

Juniper Flower & Garden Studio

VENUE

Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage

FAVOURS

BoxSmith Modern Gifts

CAKE

Susan Johanson

MAKE UP

Jordan Dean Makeup Artistry

PLANNER/DESIGNER RENTALS

Shelby Simmonds

Bertie's General Store, All Through the House

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Cottonwood Bridal & Formals High River (Essence of Australia #D2387) and (Sophia Tolli dress #Y11875)

MODEL

Widrose Metro

STYLING

Banjolena's Closet

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Perfect Pair Inspiration Gallery

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rue gold and multi-hued blue are the perfect compliments to one another,

each coming alive in geometric shapes and unexpected applications.

Christy D. Swanberg Photography

DÉCOR

CATERER

The Nash

RENTALS

PLANNER

Kismet & Clover

PHOTOGRAPHER VENUES

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The Nash & The Off Cut Bar

FLOWERS STATIONERY

Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals Modern Luxe Rentals Antheia Floral Bloom Invites

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

West Elm

CAKE

Bake My Day

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Hudson's Bay Company, H&M Jamie and Jeremy

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et the warmth of this old-world inspired look draw you in with peach and champagne hues, weathered wood, antiqued gold and just enough olive leaf green and azure blue.

Gingersnap Photography - using a Google Pixel 2 Phone Jacqueline Rae Weddings Modern Luxe Rentals

FLOWERS STATIONERY CAKE MAKE UP

Fall for Florals

ATTIRE - GROOM

Debbie Wong Design

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Bake My Day

JEWELLERY

Ed Williams Mens Wear

Pearl and Dot - Made With Love Bridal Apostle Boutique

Something Borrowed Beauty

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Green and Glass Inspiration Gallery

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natural wood furniture and a genuine choice for nature loving couples.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Photos with Finesse

FLOWERS

Creative Edge Flowers

MAKE UP

Fixe Beauty, Vixens Eyes and Body

VENUE

The Crossing at Ghost River

STATIONERY

Glimpz Invitations

HAIR STYLIST

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Megan Sawchuk Weddings, Nicola Osse Event Management, Creative Edge Flowers, Paisley Photography

FAVOURS

Old Coal, The Sugar Cube, Tearrific

ATTIRE - GROOM

Hammer Headz Salon

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Chair Flair, The Crossing at Ghost River, The Dish & The Spoon, Nicola Osse Event Management

CAKE

Hobbysmith Glass Co., The Knot Garden

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mple greenery, glass and even hand grown herbal favours are the perfect compliment to

Jacqueline Hoare

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Cake Bake Shoppe

Ollia Macarons & Tea

JEWELLERY ENTERTAINMENT MODELS

Ed Williams Mens Wear Durand Bridal

Joanna Bisley Designs Lara Thomas

Ashley, Jeff, Jeff and Keira

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“ The details are not the details. They make the design.”

—Charles Eames

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here are certainly a lot of details to consider

when planning what’s likely to be the biggest event you’ll ever host.

But these little somethings are the elements of your big day where you get to express your style as a couple, create unexpected moments of enjoyment for your guests and stimulate your senses.

Stationery, florals and indulgent sweets are the gorgeous luxuries that signal “This day is something special, let’s celebrate.”

Instead of seeing the details as something to dread, indulge your senses, your imagination and your creativity and find delight!

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how your softer side with blushed hues and classic neutrals dressed up for your big day with rose gold gilding.

Stationery featuring foil feels instantly luxe

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Metallic touches in drips, brush strokes or gold leaf epitomize opulence.

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Sweet Delights Few things bring celebration to mind quicker than cake.

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raditionally signifying prosperity and happiness, as well as the

couple’s promise to always provide for one another, modern wedding cakes have also become works of art.

They can be inspired by décor trends, fashion or even your favorite flower or gemstone. They can incorporate watercolour work, edible flowers, spun sugar or even tiny sweet treat toppers like macarons, meringues and candied fruit. Cakes are a centerpiece of your reception, and these show-stoppers deserve to take center stage.

Not only do they look gorgeous, they taste amazing too. Bakers continue to take creativity to new heights, producing exceptional flavours that are anything but ordinary. Flavours modeled after favorite family recipes, herbal infusions and even savoury options open up a whole new world of wedding cake – see below for some of the wildest ones we’re noticing now.

Cocktail Infused Cakes Cakes infused with champagne, spirits and even robust stout are getting the party started on a sweet note. Pair with complimentary flavours like berries for champagne, stone fruits for whiskies and indulgent chocolate or coffee with stout for a dynamic and delicious dessert experience.

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Savoury Infusions Think lemon and basil, plum and cardamom, vanilla and lavender; these offerings are anything but sickly sweet and appeal to refined palates who appreciate culinary creativity. The trick here is in the subtlety of the herbal notes; this is an occasion where just a hint is what you’re after.

Cakes That Aren’t Cakes at All Cakes made of wheels of cheese in a variety of flavours satisfies those who’d rather enjoy savoury than sweet (it’s also a perfect accompaniment to that wedding wine). Or share one of your favorite treats usually reserved for weekend mornings with all of your guests with a cake made entirely out of pancakes, waffles or crepes!

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Mix textures and tones for a perfectly undone take on romance

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apture the effortless beauty of your love

with a dusky prairie palette of wildflower hues rendered in their most delicate form.

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A hand-painted sensibility about your stationery suite feels personal

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SUITE PAPER

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Stationery doesn't start or end with your invitations. If you're a paper lover who spends hours admiring great graphic design, there's no reason your stationery suite can't be incorporated into all aspects of your wedding planning and decor!

Here are a few cute ways to get some mileage from your stationery suite.

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PLANNING: Once your stationery design is confirmed, print a special cover to slip inside your wedding planning binder. Incorporate your signature stationery style on your planning labels, as well as any labels you print when you hit up the wedding shows.

PRE-WEDDING: Of course, your save the dates and invitations are the belle of the stationery ball! Your invitation suite can include (but isn't limited to) save the dates, rehearsal dinner invitations, wedding invitations, website cards, reply cards, envelopes and envelope liners, direction and accommodation cards and

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postage stamps.

DAY OF: Shower your guests with gorgeous stationery - for your wedding day stationery, consider programs, place cards, escort cards, table numbers, menus, favour cards, aisle runners, coasters and signage.

POST-WEDDING: The stationery fun hasn't ended - follow up your wedding with thank you cards, envelopes and liners to give your guests something to remember your day!

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A cake constructed with mini confections says sweet celebration.

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or hearts that long to journey together, channel a dream destination

with a passion filled colour palette of bold brights and lush greenery.

Playful goes upscale with pops of gold and romantic blush

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Florals that are fierce make a striking statement, no demure blooms here.

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Plenty of Petals A focus on florals

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our wedding florals are one of the most impactful decisions

you’ll make about the overall look and feel of your wedding décor. The colours, textures and fragrance should echo your overall vision. The addition of florals truly transforms a space and adds instant romance to any room and there are so many ways to incorporate florals into your wedding day that go beyond the bouquet.

Ceremony Décor Sure you thought about centrepieces but what about using florals to add a pop of colour to your ceremony? Floral nosegays hand-tied to chairs that line the aisle, a floral garland beautifully draped over a wooden arbour, or pretty petals lining your aisle are all beautiful ways to add blooms.

Gifts of Honour Instead of tossing your bouquet consider having it tied so that it breaks apart into smaller bouquets you can present to the women (or men) in your life that mean the most to you like mothers, grandmothers or special mentors. Bonus points if you’ve included florals with sentimental meaning or symbolism of respect, love and friendship.

Floral Favours What about sending guests home with their own personal minibouquet to enjoy? A flower bar makes a stunning statement piece and at the end of the night guests can select blooms to place in pretty paper cones or inexpensive mini vases to take home and enjoy. Add a custom printed “thank-you” tag with your new monogram for a personal touch.

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Ceremony Success

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Your ceremony venue sets the stage for some of the most memorable and meaningful moments of your life. A few careful considerations can ensure you get hitched without a hitch.

Set Up for Sight-lines Your guest will want to watch you exchange your vows, and ideally, not just the backs of your heads! Consider how you can set up the ceremony space so all guests can see you as you say I do. You can also switch up the way you’ll stand so that you’re seen in profile, or even have your officiant face the back and have you face toward your friends and family so they can see your full ( very happy!) faces.

Get the Light Right The sunshine beaming through the windows is certainly beautiful but those harsh shadows might be anything but. Consult with your photographer to plan your ceremony with light as a consideration. You’ll want stunning shots of this forever moment, so a little adjustment to make sure they can capture the shots you want is key.

Account for Acoustics Some ceremony venues have acoustics that work automatically, but many will need a little support from speakers and mics to ensure everyone can hear the important words you’re exchanging. Don’t forget to test the sound to avoid volume and feedback issues.

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Say no to Screens Guests will certainly want pictures of your ceremony but consider letting the professional you paid be the only one to capture these moments to avoid having a wall of screens in all of your shots. Ask guests to keep their devices turned off during the ceremony. You can include this request in your program or have your officiant announce it before your processional.

Get Personal This ceremony is first and foremost about YOUR love. Make it even more meaningful by including personal touches like songs, readings, poems or anecdotes that embody and amplify your unique love story.

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Finding Your Officiant

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

There is so much life packed into the fleeting moments of a wedding ceremony: shared understanding and agreement between two hearts, traditions and history and emotion, a very public declaration of love in front of family and friends, not to mention legal requirements and agreements.

Your officiant is more than just the person who takes you from “I do” to “we did”; they’re a wealth of knowledge and experience on how to make all of those factors as meaningful, memorable and seamless as possible.

Officiants also help to set the tone for your ceremony.

From contemplative and reflective to playful and celebratory, your officiant can help to showcase your personality as a couple. Research potential providers and

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opinions about officiants they’ve used, and be certain to

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set up an informal phone call or video chat to gauge their tone and personality before booking.

Take time and care in choosing your officiant. While location, availability and religious or legal affiliation are obvious considerations, it’s most important to find someone you can genuinely connect with; if the things they say “click” for you, they’ll likely be well received by your guests too as a real reflection of your unique love story.

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TOP 5 Considerations when choosing a Venue

1. How many are coming?

The size of your guest list will quickly eliminate certain venues. Plan for a few extras to ensure you’ve got enough space for everyone.

Reception Euphoria Finding the Perfect Venue

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hen you walk into your wedding reception you should be immersed in your

2. Who will be in attendance?

Elderly guests attending but thinking of a rooftop venue only accessible by stairs? In love with a lounge space but have kids coming? Confirm you can accommodate those you want to share your day with before committing to a venue.

3. What kind of reception will you have?

The right venue for a formal sit-down dinner is often quite different from a casual cocktail affair. Consider the experience you’re trying to create.

very own dream event filled with those you love most. Selecting a venue is the first, and some would say most important, step in making this dream a reality.

Wedding receptions are as unique and varied as couples themselves, and everything

4. When will the party start (and end)?

any venues are inaccessible or have M noise restrictions at certain times of day.

Ensure your venue can accommodate your plans.

5. How will it come together?

from the layout of the room to the types of food service or catering available will come together to create a one of a kind guest experience.

Consider your personal sense of style, the things that bring you the most happiness and events you’ve attended and enjoyed in the past when crafting your reception vision. Then look to find a venue that provides the foundation upon which to build the layers of your celebration. Prioritize the elements that are most important to you and narrow down your potential venues to those who can best fulfill these top considerations.

Are you a passionate foodie who is happiest breaking bread with family and friends?

A venue with exceptional food service and communal harvest tables might be perfect for you. Do you yawn through speeches and dread the thought of sitting still? A venue with creative cocktails and space for a fabulous band might be more your fit.

No matter what your vision, ensure you’re confident your venue can provide the

Read reviews about a venue’s service team and have conversations to ensure you share the same vision and standards.

Pass on what you've learned–leave reviews on confettimagazine.ca with your experiences for other brides.

experience you’re looking for before committing.

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Not all seats are created equal. Concorde Group is happy to offer customized experiences for your special events such as wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, cocktail hour and more. From simple to sublime, our event managers are ready to help you customize your group experience.

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Weddings and Wood Fire Bridgette Bar Spotlight

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

We connected with JP Pedhirney, chef at Bridgette Bar to find out why your love won’t be the only thing burning bright with a wedding celebration in his midcentury modern culinary playground. Housed inside an historic brick warehouse, Bridgette is undeniably chic and it’s unique elements make for a one of a kind wedding venue.

How did you land at Bridgette Bar?

have a wood fire hearth and wood burning ovens so we apply this element wherever it makes sense to elevate the ingredients.

I’m a born and raised Calgarian and studied culinary arts at SAIT. I’ve worked at River Café and Rouge and then pursued more culinary training in Chicago followed by stints at Black Bird and Gilt Bar there. I came back to Calgary and was the Executive Chef at Muse and then joined Concorde 3 years ago helping to launch Ricardo’s and now I’m here!

Tell me about the food at Bridgette Bar. What makes it unique?

Everything we do is about seasonality. We source everything from local purveyors and

My wife and I got married at Bridgette last

Is there anything you’re seeing that you think should be considered when choosing catering for a wedding?

We’re noticing a big increase in focus on plant based meals. Vegetarian, vegan and even just lighter fare. So when it comes to a wedding I think vegetarian options will need to move from an afterthought to being treated as an important aspect of the offerings. Even those who also eat meat are exploring plant based dishes.

we want to honour those ingredients and use

We’re also noticing that dining family style

them in ways that make sense. Everything is

is something guests enjoy. At Bridgette Bar

from scratch. We have a bread program in-

we want people to be relaxed and to be

house and even extrude our own pasta and

engaged with who they’re dining with at

sausages.

the table. Bringing food to the table as it’s

But the most unique element is we take all of these ingredients and we consider how we can benefit them using wood fire cookery. We

What makes Bridgette Bar a great place for a wedding? year actually. It was a great venue because of the different elevations from the lower lounge area, to the main dining room and loft. The way the room is broken up makes it feel like you aren’t just in one static place all night. We dined in the main dining room and then opened up the rolling doors in the bar area to create a lounge with the dancefloor in the elevated loft just to the side of the bar. We even used the private dining room as a kids room where they could have snacks and watch cartoons. Their parents definitely appreciated that! We can accommodate 85 for a sit down reception or 120 if it’s cocktail style so perfect for an intimate wedding. > JP PEDHIRNEY - BRIDGETTE BAR CHEF

ready and interacting around it and sharing it seems to accomplish that. You also get to experience and sample more without getting too full!

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Nuptial Nosh National Spotlight

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

Enjoyment of food with friends and family is such an important part of celebration and never is this truer than when it comes to weddings (and all of the pre-nuptial parties leading up to them). We interviewed Justin Labossiere, Culinary Director of National, a local favorite with 4 locations in Calgary, to get his take on what makes for great food and stand-out celebrations.

What is National’s unique approach to food?

Something people may not know, and we’re working on promoting, is that we make almost everything we serve from scratch and source everything from local providers. We make our own bacon, salad dressings, even pepperoni that we use as garnish on our Caesars right in house.

Our beef is grass-fed, our pork and poultry are naturally raised and all sourced from local ranches and farms. We get produce from the Redhat Cooperative out of Redcliff in Southern Alberta, and we’re working toward zero interruption in getting our produce this way. For example we’ve got lettuce coming 2 days out of the ground, pesticide free, 12 months of the year from right down the road.

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What makes National a great location for couples thinking about their wedding celebrations?

Our locations are all so unique so we have something to really suit the personality of any couple.

You can go from the largest rooftop patio in western Canada at National on 8th, to a basement bowling alley and event space at National on 10th or even a champagne and oyster reception right in the heart of the action at National on 17th. You can even channel a tropical destination for a rehearsal dinner or post-wedding brunch at Ricardo’s which runs out of National on 17th – it’s tropical themed!

What is trending right now in the culinary world that could apply to wedding food and beverage choices?

Another element that’s big in the culinary world is dealing with food

Couples want to identify with where the food is grown. They want to

a single peanut in our kitchens and we even have an allergy field when

know how it was made and they want items that are made in-house and

clients book online. This is comforting to couples who don’t want to

with attention to detail and quality.

have to worry about the wellbeing of their guests during their wedding

People also want unique offerings. They don’t want the standard banquet meal. We have fun creating these unique offerings and saying

allergies and preferences. It’s not a trend but it’s a big consideration when it comes to food these days. I have a number of food allergies myself and I can say I take these concerns incredibly seriously. There isn’t

celebrations. > JUSTIN LABOSSIERE - NATIONAL CHEF

yes to creative requests. We can basically custom tailor almost anything to create the menu a client wants since we make everything ourselves.

This summer we’re doing a wedding at one of our locations that’s a full

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custom menu featuring a rotisserie pig for 120 people! They’re regulars at National 10th because they love the bowling alley, but they also wanted to offer their guests a culinary experience they don’t get every day and they knew we could deliver.

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Tradition With a Twist The Westin Calgary Spotlight

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

Executive Sous Chef, Saurabh Singh of The Westin Calgary wants you to know that when it comes to your wedding, his heart and his history are all-in to ensure your day is perfect and your guests are treated to a meal they won’t forget.

Hailing from Lucknow, India, a city famous for kebabs and biryani, Singh graduated from Hospitality and Culinary Management there.

He started cooking professionally in 2003 at Oberoi Group of Hotels and worked for the Five Star Luxury Hotel - The Oberoi Amarvilas (voted top 10 Hotel in the World) and The Oberoi Mumbai.

With a move to Canada in 2010, he continued his culinary career at the The Fairmont Banff Springs and then joined The Westin Calgary in 2013. He’s now an integral part of the culinary team there, a group that produces hundreds of large scale events each year. But don’t think because large group dining is an everyday occurrence for Singh that he thinks crafting culinary offerings for your wedding isn’t special.

We sat down with the chef and discovered a real passion for his craft,

You produce menus covering cuisines from all corners of the globe. How do you do this so successfully?

I have respect for the ingredients. My approach is about authenticity.

If I’m cooking Indian food I source ingredients from Indian providers.

The same applies to Italian meals or Spanish menus. I go to suppliers who source those ingredients directly from those regions of the world.

It has to be authentic.

Your specialty is South Asian Cuisine.

What’s your approach?

but an even larger care for couples trusting him with the largest event

My greatest pride is delivering South Asian cuisine for weddings that

of their lives.

is personalized to each family and their preferences. With the growing requests for traditional food with modern twists I like developing fusion menus that pay homage to true South Asian cuisine while introducing food options that complement the spice palate that comes from the diverse Indian kitchen.

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South Asian cuisine for large groups has most often been served buffet style, but you’ve ventured into a plated service. Tell us more.

You cater so many large events as part of The Westin team, is there anything about weddings that’s different?

Couples want to include traditional flavours, and families are wanting

I have to admit that I put special attention to weddings. It’s such a

traditional dishes, but modern couples are looking for a way to present

special day and I just feel it needs extra attention. I’m personally

food in a more elegant way. They want to retain the tradition but give

involved in every wedding. I like to meet and understand the couple

it a more modern twist.

and then once I’ve done that I feel on a personal level that I want to

Presentation is really important to these couples and the only way

make their day exactly as they want it to be. It’s a really proud moment

to achieve that level of detail is in a plated service or with a really

to make the whole family happy and make the hosts look good in front

elegant display.

of their guests.

We did a 3 course plated South Asian dinner for 500 at a recent gala

> EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF, SAURABH SINGH

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and it was very well received. We did a Tandoor Aloo with Makhni Spiced Peas plated with edible petals and a Gulab Jamun Cheesecake that incorporated the traditional flavours but in a really unique modern way. They were beautiful plates.

There is only one happiness in life - to love and to be loved.

Celebrating a dream come true. Whether you’re imagining an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, envisioning tradition or seeking the unexpected, The Westin Calgary is here to help you make this joyous occasion a day to cherish for the rest of your life.

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hey’ve teared up at the ceremony and toasted through

dinner. Now it’s time to wow guests with an unforgettable entertainment experience. There’s no end to the ways you can dial up your wedding celebration and taking a multi-dimensional approach when planning the fun factor will leave all of your guests feeling festive.

Let the Music Play Whether you choose a band, DJ or even a pre–recorded playlist, music is still the center point of your entertainment experience.

Great music gets everyone in the mood to celebrate. While you certainly want to focus on music that reflects your unique taste, the best hosts try to include music that will appeal to all of their guests, if not at the same time, then at different points in the event. If your musical choices are quite polarizing, consider more approachable options for your band’s set-breaks or as alternating options for your DJ. PHOTO: ALAN MAUDIE

Interactive Experiences Don’t feel limited to a photo booth as an interactive element for your guests. Finger-paint guest books, video advice stations, bucket list builder activities and even customized crossword puzzles with clues about the couple are all great options.

Entertainment doesn’t have to mean a performance, it can also mean participation! These interactive options are a great way to keep guests who aren’t the biggest dance fans feeling included.

Element of Surprise Treating guests to an unexpected experience equals the ultimate in memorable entertainment. Drum lines, acrobatic performers, dancers, performance painters or a dueling pianos set can create incredible moments of delight. You can be certain these over the top elements will have guest reminiscing about your big night long past last call.

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Getting Your Light Right

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One of the easiest, though often overlooked, ways to transform your wedding space is lighting. You can use its transformative power in so many ways!

Emphasize the Important Make sure the areas that will be the center of guest attention (and photographs) are well lit. Think ceremony space, head table, podium, cake table and dancefloor. Not only should the

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lighting draw attention to these areas but it should be flattering for those being photographed as well – say no to shadows!

Disguise the Less Desirable Are you less than impressed with the ballroom wallpaper? Not a fan of the overbearing artwork? Use strategically placed light to draw attention away from the elements you don’t enjoy and you’ll quickly see them fade into darkness.

Create Visual Interest You can use light to highlight impressive architectural elements in the space or add texture to simple surfaces. Light can create dimension, making a space feel more alive and interesting.

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Change the Ambience There’s a big difference in the way you feel on a brightly lit balcony compared to a candlelit cellar. Picture the kind of emotion you want to create in your space, think of times you’ve experienced that ambience before, and use lighting to recreate that tone.

Add Some Energy Dynamic dancefloor lighting like movers and strobes can shift the tone from romance to revelry. If it’s hard to imagine the impact lighting can have on a party, picture your favorite nightlife destination with fluorescent overhead lights – enough said.

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Lighting affects everything it falls upon.

How you see, feel or hear is influenced by light. Replace the ‘a’ with an ‘e’ and you get lighting effects! – Jean Rosenthal

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Wedding Party Wheels

Guest Transportation

Limousines remain the most popular way for couples and their

With parking restrictions at many venues, the challenges of traffic and

wedding party to get from A to B on the big day, and for good

travel, and of course the need for a safe way home after celebrating,

reason. With a myriad of sizes, styles and colours, including SUV’s,

providing guests with a shuttle service allows them to enjoy the

oversized limos and even custom decorated cars, these tried and true

occasion stress-free.

transporters never disappoint.

Sprinter vans and small shuttle buses are ideal for transporting groups

But limos aren’t the only option when it comes to arriving in style.

that will be departing at varying times as they can run on a continuous

Vintage vehicles, trollies and even antique firetrucks provide a nod

loop and move smaller groups on each trip. For larger groups that all

to history (and amazing photo opportunities), while party buses, and sprinter vans with light-up bars and video screens get the celebration started without delay. Specialty sports cars and exotics let couples showcase their need for speed and love of adventure, while others

need to arrive at once, chartered coaches are an effective option. Taxi or car service chits are ideal when guests need to go many different places as they allow you to pre-authorize payment for service and provide your guests with vouchers that are valid for travel anywhere up

embrace another kind of pedal power on two seater bicycles.

to a pre-determined fare amount.

Whatever transportation you choose let it reflect your unique style, and

Whether you are providing transportation both to and from the venue,

you’re sure to enjoy the journey every bit as much as the destination.

or offering an end-of-the-evening shuttle, this extra attention to guest comfort and safety is always appreciated.

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Book Early for Best Selection The most coveted cars book up quickly.

Delay can equal disappointment.

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Save With Strategic Scheduling If your booking has a minimum number of hours per car try to schedule double duty (like dropping off parents and then looping back to get the bridal party).

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Double Check the Dossier

Review your booking to ensure all details are correct. Attention now saves aggravation later.

4.

Access and Restrictions

Confirm in advance where passengers can be dropped off and picked up to avoid confusion and delays.

5.

Don’t Forget About Gifts

Consider a courier service to get gifts and other keepsake items home after the big day.

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The ABC of Wedding Décor

BY JESSILYN FORIGO PHOTOGRAPHER: CHRIS + LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY DECOR: LYNN FLETCHER WEDDINGS

Have you pinned and pasted and pulled out pages to the point that your inspiration feels overwhelming? Don’t panic. We can break your wedding day décor down to simple ABCs. Aesthetic Take a look at everything you’ve compiled. Look at it as a whole and you’ll surely see some trends and common themes emerging.

Sure one might be nautical and preppy while another is woodsy and romantic but perhaps they both have a crisp blue, ivory and silver palate and a casual sensibility. Dig into what it is that you like about all of your inspo when viewed as a whole and you’ll nail down your overarching aesthetic.

Bang for Your Buck Now that you’ve finalized the feeling you’re trying to create consider your costs. Do some research on the items you’d like to include and see where your budget lands in relation to your initial vision. How can you maximize your impact? Say you love florals but can’t fathom breaking the bank on blooms. Get strategic about where you can place florals, and include them only in the most visible areas. Because these areas are the most eye catching, guests will still feel like your venue is awash with petals.

Remember, you can borrow budget from areas you care less about to afford the items that most support the aesthetic you’re trying to achieve. Perhaps luxury linens is what will get you closest to your soft and romantic vision. Feel ok with scraping your guest favours to fund it!

Composition Now think of how you’ll place all these elements to transform your venue. Consider guest comfort and how they’ll interact with the items you’ve chosen. You’ll want to ensure seating is not just stunning but also comfortable, that centerpieces are impactful but not at eye level, and that menu fonts are fabulous but still able to be seen in soft candlelight.

And if all of the above still seems a like a bit too much to tackle you can always move to D for Designer – hire one!

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Count on the Cancellation

Décor That Does Double Duty

Some of the most in demand items can book up a year in advance.

The cylinder vases that hold candles during your ceremony can hold

Most rental companies have a cancellation period that will let you out

bridesmaid bouquets at the head table and the ceremony chairs can

of your booking up to a certain date. Confirm the cancellation period

be shifted over to the dining room. Select your décor and schedule

and then go ahead and book those items you THINK you might want

your day so you’ve got items that can be repurposed and time for your

to ensure they are available when you’re ready to make up your mind.

décor team to make the swap and you can save big.

Just don’t forget to cancel before the cancel by date if you decide against them!

The Larger the Window the Smaller the Bill

In certain cases you’ll be able to buy an item for not much more than the cost of renting. Consider this option if you’re savvy on social media

Do you have access to your venue the day before and day after the

and don’t mind a little extra legwork to resell your items post- wedding.

wedding? You’re in luck when it comes to deliveries. Giving your décor

You may be able to recoup most of your costs.

delivery company a larger window to work with will usually result in a lower delivery bill. Avoid booking drop offs or pick-ups outside of normal business hours wherever possible, those after-hours charges can add up quick.

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Tents and Temporary Structures

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

An elegant tented wedding on a pristine lawn or bohemian bash on a seaside bluff are the kind of idyllic wedding settings dreams are made of, but there are a few considerations to navigate when your wedding venue is not a permanent place.

Tent Type There are a variety of event tent options available, each with their own pros and cons. Pole tents, as their name would suggest, are structured with poles and guy - wires and while this means a few poles will be visible on the interior of the tent, this type of tent has high peaks and beautiful, classic lines. The frame, or clearpsan, tent is another popular option. Structured on a frame, there are no poles inside so sightlines are clean, but the overall lines of the tent are less visually interesting. Additionally, because set-up and weighting or anchoring of the tent is more labour intensive, the cost is significantly higher. Still, the perfectly airy and wide open aesthetic of the clearspan tent makes it a popular choice.

There are other options as well including Sail Cloth Tents and High peak versions so it’s best to consult a tent expert who can evaluate your location, your aesthetic and your available budget to recommend the most appropriate option for you.

Securing The Structure Additionally, most tents need to be staked into the ground and permits need to be obtained to ensure you won’t encounter any underground lines. You’ll also need to ensure clearance to all overhead power lines and nearby structures. Enlist the experts to ensure proper preliminary safety calls are made and your tent is secured soundly.

Adding Amenities Lastly, because a tent is, well, a tent, you’ll have to think through how you’ll provide all of the necessary amenities that a permanent structure would offer. Washroom trailers and handwashing stations, power for lighting and charging devices, dancefloors and equipment for heating and cooling the space. Building your own wedding venue from the ground up takes next-level nuptial planning – enlist the pros to ensure you’re nailing down all the necessities while raising the roof.

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Selecting Your Support

BY JESSILYN FORIGO

W

hen it comes to building

your wedding day dream team the offerings of the wedding professionals you’re trying to procure can sometimes be unclear. Here’s a primer on who’s who in the world of weddings.

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Wedding designers are dedicated exclusively to achieving the visual aspect of your day. They’ll work with you to understand your aesthetic, create a design concept, provide detailed floorplans for décor placement and can help you source all of the décor elements, floral suppliers and print experts to ensure your wedding looks exactly as you’ve envisioned, only better!

A wedding designer is the perfect fit for you if you’ve got great organizational skills but aren’t the most artistically creative.

Wedding Planners endeavour to make your planning experience as seamless as possible. They manage logistics, budgets, timelines and vendor bookings, using their experience and relationships to negotiate on your behalf. They’ll likely attend most meetings with your vendors, and will participate in venue site visits. Planners walk you through your ideal wedding day, moment by moment and then craft the plan to make it a reality.

Many are also involved in the design of the wedding, creating the design plan and then sourcing all of the design elements as well as managing all of the day of production. Basically, they’re your wedding one-stop shop.

A wedding planner is what you’re after if you want the planning process to be as stress free as possible and you’d feel most comfortable collaborating with an expert on creation of your perfect day.

Wedding Coordinators manage the timeline and logistics of the wedding day itself; the less shiny but undeniably mission critical production points that make each moment work.

While they aren’t part of the earlier planning they’ll usually get involved about one month out to confirm that all orders are confirmed, timelines are created and vendors know where to be.

They’ll coordinate all deliveries and load in, set up and load out of your décor on the day and will act as the central point of contact for all of your other vendors.

A wedding coordinator is your wish come true if you’ve got the vision and the organizational skills but just need someone to trust with execution while you enjoy your day.

No matter what level of support you choose you’ll be happy to have expert assistance to compliment you in the areas you are least confident.

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Planning your wedding might seem overwhelming but there are a few things you can do to take the pressure off.

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Nail Your Numbers

Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the experience and don’t

The number of attendees impacts almost every important element

procrastinate on taking the plunge into planning. Getting your initial

on your wedding and until you have your numbers (at least mostly)

ideas together right away allows you enough time to sit with your

mailed down, most planning will be for not. Your guest count affects

thoughts and explore different options before making any decisions.

the venues you can consider as well as how much budget you’ll have

Ideally you’ll have at least 12 months to plan your dream day so if

per person when selecting menus, décor and more. Get yourself into

you’ve got less than one year you may need to accelerate your efforts.

a range of 10% plus or minus on your guest list as early as possible to give you the parameters you need to plan effectively.

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Wedding planning is an art but also a science. While creativity and an eye for design are important so is being an expert at logistics and managing a budget - not to mention many personalities!

- Amy Nelson, Lynn Fletcher Weddings

Get Organized

Make a Commitment

Create a system to keep all of your lists, schedules, budgets and

There are endless options when it comes to your wedding day, but just

bills organized in one place. It can be digital or paper and ink but

like you selected your mate, you’re going to need to commit! Indulge

define a spot where all important information will be compiled. Even

in all of the inspiration but once you’ve found a vision that fits for

if you hire a professional planner or designer to assist, you’ll still have

you, make the decision to be totally dedicated. The wonderful world

documents you’ll need to reference, so set up a space so everything

of stunning wedding imagery available at our fingertips is powerful

is easily accessible.

temptation for the soon-to-be wed, but changing your mind part way through planning is the opposite of productive.

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Imagine your first kiss as a married couple surrounded by the majestic Canadian Rockies at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. With a team of dedicated wedding specialists, menus designed by renowned chefs, and stunning ceremony and reception spaces, Fairmont in Banff and Jasper National Parks has everything you need to make your special day a dream come true.

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To love and to cherish.

Golden B.C. is perfect for your mountain destination wedding, whatever the season In the heart of the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by six of Canada’s most stunning national parks and sitting at the confluence of two historic rivers you will find the authentic mountain town of Golden.

Golden has so many venue options and locations to suit every budget and theme, from rustic barn, to relaxed riverside or glamorous mountain top, all with stunning backdrops.

Whether you capture the essence of spring in the lush valleys, enjoy the wildlife and fauna that embody summer, use the mountainsides that are vibrant with color in the fall or the snow capped peaks in winter, Golden is the perfect four season mountain wedding destination.

Visit www.tourismgolden.com/weddings to discover everything you need to plan your memorable day in Golden.

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Columbia Wetlands Outpost Celebrate the start of your new life together at this rustic summer wedding venue with spectacular views! Step inside our gorgeous Red Barn for an evening of dancing and celebration.

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Golden Civic Centre For Your Wedding Beautifully restored heritage hall surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery less than 3 hours from Calgary at an affordable price. Elegantly appointed interior and restrooms. Full kitchen. State-of-the-art lighting, stage, and dance floor.

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Hillside Lodge & Chalets Hillside Lodge is one of Golden’s most stunning wedding venues. Beautiful scenery, personal touch, intimate setting. Celebrate with up to 120 of your guests in our rustically charming barn venue.

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British Columbia “While this wedding certainly sparkled against the backdrop of beautiful Lake Okanagan, it was the sparkle of love in the eyes of all who attended that we were able to host this celebration at the family home, a place that symbolizes their family bond and all the beautiful moments shared there.” - Lynn Fletcher, Wedding Planner

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Chris + Lynn Photography

GUEST FAVOURS

Mother of the Groom and team

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

ASOS/ Nordstrom

VIDEOGRAPHER

Limelight Studios

CATERER

Brodo Kitchen

ATTIRE- GROOM

Sartoria Rossi

VENUE

Private Residence - Kelowna, BC

CAKE

Sugar Sweet Cake Company

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Indochino

OFFICIANT

Rabbi Asher Gottesman

HAIR

PLANNER / DESIGNER

Lynn Fletcher Weddings - Lynn Fletcher, Jody McBeath

MAKEUP

Grace Corradetti- Purnama style lounge, Kelowna BC

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

borrowed from the Mother of the Bride and the Groom’s older sister

DÉCOR RENTALS

All Occasions Party Rentals

FLOWERS

OneWest Events, LFW, Decor & More, Bella Linens, Modern Luxe Rentals A New Leaf

STATIONERY

Auntie Val and team

RINGS ATTIRE- BRIDE

Bride: Ella Vardanyan (Los Angeles), Bridesmaids: Elisha Sander and Delaney Rotta Bride: Asfar Jewelry (Los Angeles), Groom: Lugaro Jewellers (West Vancouver) Inbal Dror

ENTERTAINMENTBAND LIGHTING

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

The Famous Players Band (Vancouver) All Occasions Party Rentals

Candy Bar and bubble gum necklaces: Mother of the Groom and team

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ELENA VASILI JULY 12, 2017

REAL WEDDING

British Columbia “Elena and Vasili’s mountain top wedding at Kicking Horse Resort in Golden, BC was nothing short of amazing! Blue skies, smoky mountain peaks, spectacular lodge and, of course, a crowd of partying Russian wedding guests! We started the day by taking a gondola ride to the very top of Kicking Horse Resort to the Eagle Eye restaurant where Elena got ready. This was followed by a sunny, blue sky ceremony on the mountain top. The reception was filled with games and Russian traditions that had the guests laughing, dancing and drinking well before the sun was even down!” – Brendan Nogue, Photographer

PHOTOGRAPHER

Brendan Nogue Photography

DECOR

VENUE - CEREMONY

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Eagle’s Eye Restaurant

FLOWERS

VENUE - RECEPTION OFFICIANT PLANNER

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CATERER

Eagle’s Eye Restaurant

Hans Lenstra

CAKE

Svetlana Yudina

Golden Dreams Weddings & Events

HAIR

Minoldo Salon

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RINGS ATTIRE - BRIDE

Engagement ring: Charmed Diamond Centres Wedding bands: Alikor Designer: Sophia Tolli Shop: Main Event Contemporary Ladies Wear & Bridal Shoppe

ATTIRE - GROOM

Dean Renwick Design Studio Inc.

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Svetlana Fomina and Peoples Jewellers

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CAIT NICK AUGUST 29, 2015

REAL WEDDING

British Columbia “Our day was the most beautiful, simple and magical day of our lives. The location we chose for our wedding was at Island Lake Lodge. This rustic venue is snuggled into the mountains just outside of Fernie, British Columbia and is surrounded by 800 year old Cedar, Douglas Fir and Spruce trees. Our most favorite moment was walking through the old forest, shaded by towering trees, the smell of the cedar in the air as we walked hand-in-hand starting the new chapter in our lives together as husband and wife.” – Cait & Nick

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VENUE - CEREMONY

Island Lake Lodge

VENUE - RECEPTION

Island Lake Lodge

OFFICIANT

Lynn Rogers

FLOWERS

The Green Petal

GUEST FAVOURS

Rocky Mountain Soap Company

CATERER

Island Lake Lodge

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Crumbs Cakery & Cafe

ATTIRE - BRIDESMAIDS

The Bridal Centre

TRANSPORTATION

Mountain High Shuttle and Charters

ATTIRE - GROOM

Designer: Ermenegildo Zegna Shop: Holt Renfrew

HAIR & MAKEUP

Sarah Lane

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Derks Formals

RINGS

Troy Shoppe Jewellers

ENTERTAINMENT - DJ

DJ Jonny Bareham

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Designer: Enzoani (Elim) Shop: The Bridal Centre

LIGHTING DESIGN

DJ Jonny Bareham

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J ULIE DAN OCTOBER 8, 2017

REAL WEDDING

British Columbia “Hosting your family and friends for a delicious Thanksgiving meal takes on new meaning when it’s your wedding reception. These two traveled from northern Alberta to marry at the stunning Emerald Lake Lodge. The day began in front of a roaring fire, while Julie got ready with her closest people, including her daughters. It ended with sparklers.” – Lori Loree, Photographer

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Emerald Lake Lodge - CRMR

ATTIRE - BRIDESMAIDS

Joanna August

VENUE

Emerald Lake Lodge - CRMR

HAIR & MAKEUP

Blush Artistry

ATTIRE - GROOM

Derks Formals

PLANNER

Calgary Wedding Planning Co.

RINGS

Maison Birks, Micheal Hill Jewellers

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

FLOWERS

Philip Chong Flower Bar

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Maggie Sottero / Rachel Simpson

Veiled Beauty, Joanna Bisley Designs, Emmy London

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A M BER R ANDY AUGUST 18, 2016

REAL WEDDING

British Columbia “We chose Kicking Horse for the spectacular scenery and diverse landscape. The ceremony that was held at the top of Kicking Horse was absolutely breathtaking. Once we had taken pictures at the top it was time to head down the gondola. For me having my Uncle walk me down the isle and dancing with my Mom to our favorite childhood song was a personal highlight. However I think that the ring exchange that we did with each of our sons was by far the best part, just that little extra thing that made it memorable” – Amber, Bride PHOTOGRAPHER VENUE OFFICIANT

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - Eagle’s Eye Restaurant

CATERER CAKE

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Eagle’s Eye Restaurant The Invermere Bakery

Hans Lenstra

HAIR

Ashley Winslow

PLANNER

Stephanie Pickering

MAKEUP

Minoldo Salon

DESIGNER

Christina Wu

RINGS

RENTALS

Gabriel Higham

FLOWERS

Alison Amos-MacIsaac Golden Alchemist

Bride: Spence Diamonds Groom & Sons: Ben Moss Jewellers

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ATTIRE - BRIDE

Designer: Georgia P. Christina Wu Shop: Rococo Brides

ATTIRE - BRIDESMAIDS

Embrace Bridal

ATTIRE - GROOM

Huey Lamb Custom Made Suits

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Embrace Bridal

JEWELLRY

Tanzanite Bracelet from the Groom, The Bride’s Mother’s pearls, Moon stone earrings from the Maid of Honour

ENTERTAINMENT - DJ LIGHTING DESIGN

Elite Sound & entertainment - Mike Pecora Elite Sound & entertainment - Mike Pecora

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DAV ID MAT THEW OCTOBER 22, 2017

REAL WEDDING

British Columbia “The Polar Bear Swim! We convinced over 30 people to take a dip in Emerald Lake – a glacier fed emerald green lake surrounded by snow covered mountains – that was 2 degrees! It was so much fun for both those swimming and those watching. Best Advice we received... being told to stop planning, trust your planner, and to start enjoying! We had been in the weeds planning for months (over a year) and we did not know when to ‘turn it off’. Lynn called us the week before and said, “it’s time to let go – no more changes, no more worries.” From that moment on we entrusted Lynn and her team to make decisions on our behalf and we had the best weekend of our lives!” - David & Matthew PHOTOGRAPHER

Carey Nash Photography

FLOWERS

Fleurish Flower Shop

VENUE

Emerald Lake Lodge - CRMR

STATIONERY

The Social Page

OFFICIANT

Public Ceremony: Marc Emond - David’s Brother Private Ceremony: Kim Chapman

CATERER

PLANNER / DESIGNER RENTALS

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Special Event Rentals, Bella Linens

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CAKE

Emerald Lake Lodge - CRMR Whippt Desserts & Catering

TRANSPORTATION

Highland VIP Group

RINGS

Cartier

ATTIRE - GROOMS

Suitsupply

ATTIRE BRIDESMAIDS

DVF dresses

ENTERTAINMENT

The Famous Players Band (Vancouver) Cocktails: Greg Bolger

LIGHTING

Stardust Event Group

OTHER

Bagpiper: Derek Docherty

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K EL SEY Z AHIR AUGUST 19, 2017

FEATURE WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “I am one of those wedding guests that always look forward to the speeches, so I knew even going into the wedding that my parents’ speeches would top the list of my favourite wedding moments. My Dad is known to most as being very soft spoken and reserved, but his emotional toast, highlighted by a reference to my favourite childhood book, Robert Munsch’s Love You Forever, did not leave a dry eye in the room.”– Kelsey, Bride

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Edward Ross Photography

CATERER

Silvertip Golf Resort

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Harry Rosen Inc.

Silvertip Golf Resort

CAKE

OFFICIANT

Judge Rick Neufeld

TRANSPORTATION

Whippt Desserts & Catering

PLANNER/DESIGNER

HAIR/MAKEUP

Maison Birks (TD) Rolex - gift from the Bride to her Groom Lily String Quartet

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Pez Productions

FLOWERS

Lynn Fletcher Weddings - Jody McBeath Special Event Rentals , Great Events Rentals, Bella Linens Fleurish Flower Shop

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES ENTERTAINMENT CEREMONY

STATIONERY

Plush Invitations

ATTIRE- GROOM

GUEST FAVOURS

DIY - Gold Glitter Forest Animals from the Bride

PHOTOGRAPHER VENUE

RENTALS

ATTIRE- BRIDE ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

Highland VIP Group

The Pretty Haus & Something Borrowed Beauty Designer: David Tutera Shop: Novia Mia Bridal Boutique The Bridal Centre

LIGHTING

Pez Productions

Designer: Tom Ford Shop: Harry Rosen Shoes: Church’s

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REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “We really wanted our wedding to represent us as a couple. Adam is a geologist, so getting married in the Rockies was the perfect setting, and his wedding band was custom designed to depict the Canmore mountains. I”m a music teacher, so music was a big part of the ceremony, and my students performed during the cocktail hour. We worked with our officiant, Barbara Parker, to create a unique and meaningful ceremony. It involved our guests in a group blessing using rocks we had collected throughout our engagement, and a tea ceremony which honoured my heritage and our parents.” – Emily, Bride

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Corrina Walker Photography

FLOWERS

Fall for Florals

RINGS

Leif Benner Goldsmith, Tacori

VIDEOGRAPHER

Wagging Tail Studios

STATIONERY

Vista Print

ATTIRE - BRIDE

VENUE - CEREMONY

Quarry Lake Park

GUEST FAVOURS

Bride and Groom DIY

Designer: Sophia Tolli Shop: Cameo and Cufflinks

VENUE - RECEPTION

Cornerstone Theatre

CATERER

Cornerstone Theatre

ATTIRE - BRIDESMAIDS

David's Bridal

OFFICIANT

CAKE

Kake by Darci

ATTIRE - GROOM

TRANSPORTATION

Highland VIP Group

Designer: Ted Baker Shop: Nordstrom

PLANNER

Threshold Ceremonies - Barbara Parker Bride DIY

The Pretty Haus

Alpine Helicopters

Arch - DIY Father of the Bride

HAIR & MAKEUP

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

DECOR

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EVA SAM AUGUST 20, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains "Amidst the busy day with non-stop events, we took a step back at our reception, looked around and thought to ourselves that all our close friends and family are here because they love us. We felt really lucky that everything came together and all our loved ones were here to celebrate with us" - Eva & Sam

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Alan Maudie Photography

FLOWERS

Fiori Con Amore

Milky Way Films

STATIONERY

Elegant Wedding Invites

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

GUEST FAVOURS

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

Creative Weddings Planning & Decor - Cathy MacRae

CATERER

Engraved Wooden Place Card Holders

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Patrick Smiley

Creative Weddings Planning & Decor Bella Linens

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CAKE HAIR / MAKEUP RINGS

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Pnina Tornai Shop: Kleinfeld BHLDN (NYC)

ATTIRE- GROOM

Suitsupply New York / Hartford

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Macy's (NYC) / Alfani

JEWELLERY

Tiffany & Co.

Mehnaz Khan Make-Up And Hair

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ/ LIGHTING

Pez Productions

Tiffany & Co.

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ELISSA JEF F MARCH 23, 2018

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “There couldn’t have been a more perfect place for two world travelers that got engaged in the Rockies to get married. It was the perfect time with friends and family for a small and intimate wedding and vacation for everyone to really enjoy the time together. ” – Elissa & Jeff

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PHOTOGRAPHER

RF Weddings

FLOWERS

Wild Magnolia Floral

VIDEOGRAPHER

RF Weddings

TRANSPORTATION

Brewster Transportation

VENUE- CEREMONY

Tunnel Mountain Reservoir

HAIR / MAKEUP

Simply Me Canmore

VENUE- RECEPTION

Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar

RINGS

OFFICIANT

Rev. Klaus Ohlhoff

Tiffany & Co., Pop Gems, Karat Jewelry Group

RENTALS

Special Event Rentals

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ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Sottero & Midgley Shop: MB Bridal

ATTIRE- GROOM

Designer: Ted Baker London Shop: Nordstrom

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Clarissa Boutique

UNIQUE ITEM

Wrap: Davie & Chiyo

GUITARIST

John Goulart

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C HRIST Y HENRY JUNE 10, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “Rain on a wedding day can sometimes create the most stunning images! Christy and Henry were incredible to photograph, even as rain fell their entire wedding day in Canmore. When two people embrace the moody Alberta weather and enjoy their portraits, even in the rain, magic can happen. Their mothers dressed in traditional wedding outfits; Henry’s mom in Chinese and Christy’s mom in Korean. Their dear friend did the ceremony for them, and everything was just from the heart.” – Lori Loree, Photographer

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Loree Photography Glass Stone Cinema

VENUE

Silvertip Golf Resort

OFFICIANT

Robin White

PLANNER

Calgary Wedding Planning Co.

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Great Events Rentals

CAKE

Cakes With Attitude

Chair Flair Calgary Wedding Planning Co.

TRANSPORTATION

Highland VIP Group

FLOWERS

Philip Chong Flower Bar

CATERER

Silvertip Golf Resort

ENTERTAINMENT - DJ

Revolution Entertainment Inc.

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Pose and Pucker Photobooth

DÉCOR RENTALS

HAIR & MAKEUP

Emilia Beauty Art

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CA RO LINE SE ANN SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “I loved wearing my mom’s vintage shoes from her wedding day in the 80’s. One of our favorite parts of the day was when we were able to play crib in the woods after hauling around that crib board all day. The whole day was so playful and we really loved that it turned out that way. We felt surrounded by love and nature!” – Caroline, Bride

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Marielle Louize Photography

RENTALS

CDM Group

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Designer: Maggie Sottero

VIDEOGRAPHER

Kadie Hummel

FLOWERS

Dee Vine Petals

ATTIRE - GROOM

Shop: Harry Rosen

VENUE - CEREMONY

Canmore Nordic Centre

CATERER

TSD Catering

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Earrings: Eldor Tina Jewelry

VENUE - RECEPTION

Bill Warren Training Centre

HAIR & MAKEUP

Trinity Hair & Makeup

ENTERTAINMENT - DJ

Bradley James Entertainment

OFFICIANT

Patrick Doyle

RINGS

Maison Birks

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JENNIF ER NEIL MARCH 30, 2018

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “Both lovers of adventure and travel, we wanted to start our marriage with a memorable bang! There has always been something special about the mountains, so a destination wedding in the Canadian Rockies that involved helicopter elopements, skiing, hiking and dog sledding seemed to fit the bill. The day of, we experienced extreme weather conditions, which we thought would be a setback, but ended up being the greatest gift the mountains could give us. There is something beyond metaphorical about braving a blizzard with your (soon to be) spouse as you exchange nuptials.” – Jennifer & Neil

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Orange Girl Photographs

CATERER

Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar

VENUE - CEREMONY

Quarry Lake | Powder Face Ridge

CAKE

Kake by Darci

VENUE - RECEPTION

Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar

HAIR

Stoberi

OFFICIANT

Patrick Smiley

MAKEUP

Mountain Beauties

FLOWERS

Willow Flower Co.

PHOTOGRAPHER

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ATTIRE - BRIDE UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Bride: Custom setting from India, stone from Thailand Groom: Stoberi Wtoo by Watters - Custom back by Gizzelle James Couturiere SKM Henna

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SALEHA RUSS DECEMBER 21, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “Months went into planning the exact snow scene for the Dr Zhivago themed wedding for Russ & Saleha’s wedding to take place a few days before Christmas in the Canadian Rockies where part of the iconic film was shot. Saleha wore a bespoke red silk full skirted ball gown wedding dress with faux fur Russian hat, cuffs and wrap and Russ a bespoke dark blue suit made in England. Even the blue 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud was chosen to not only complement the styling, but because it was made the same time Dr Zhivago was first published.” – Orange Girl, Photographer

DECOR

Saleha Williams (Bride)

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Rachel Lamb

Banff National Park

FLOWERS

Forget-Me-Not Flowers

ATTIRE - GROOM

Trotter & Deane

VENUE - RECEPTION

Storm Mountain Lodge & Cabins

STATIONERY

LIGHTING DESIGN

VENUE - PHOTOS

Fairmont Banff Springs

Russ Gostelow (Groom) c/o Clarity CB 1

Orange Girl Photographs

CATERER

Storm Mountain Lodge & Cabin

TRANSPORTATION

Alpine Limousine and Tours

OFFICIANT DESIGNER

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Marion Kutzer

Saleha Williams (Bride)

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H ANNAH BRANT FEBRUARY 24, 2018

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains When people hear you're having a wedding in February, their typical reply is, "Oh, it must be a destination wedding." Canmore is a short destination away from our home in Calgary, but a destination we love. The stunning snowy mountains transport us to a different world, the brisk air made us cuddle extra tight and the romantic and soft feel of Cornerstone Theatre warmed our bodies and hearts. It's hard to pick one moment as our favourite. Everything from the first look, to freezing outside, and then dancing the night away with our friends and family was absolute perfection. It is a day we both will never forget and far surpassed our wildest dreams. – Hannah, Bride

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PHOTOGRAPHER

John Findlay

CATERER

Cornerstone Theatre

VIDEOGRAPHER

Glass Stone Cinema

CAKE

Shannon Cederstrand

VENUE—CEREMONY

Cornerstone Theatre

TRANSPORTATION

VENUE—RECEPTION

Cornerstone Theatre

MAKE UP/HAIR

Highland VIP Group

OFFICIANT

Robin White

RINGS

DÉCOR

DIY

FLOWERS

Hen & Chicks

STATIONERY

Wedding Paper Divas

FAVOURS

Geometric white glass tile with gold cricut name

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Mehnaz Khan Make-Up And Hair Bride: Peoples Jewellers Groom: Ben Moss

Designer: Daalarna Couture - Flower Shop: Pearl and Dot Shoes: Kate Spade

ATTIRE - BRIDESMAIDS ATTIRE - GROOM

Designer: Morilee by Madeline Gardner Shop: Ethos Indochino

ATTIRE - GROOMSMEN

Indochino

JEWLERY

Plum

ENTERTAINMENT

Cornerstone Theatre

LIGHTING

Cornerstone Theatre

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ALEXA SCO T T DECEMBER 31, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains "2017 is a year Alexa & Scott will never forget as it started out jam packed with milestones and celebrations. New Year’s Eve is their favorite holiday, it’s Alexa’s birthday and it is now the day of their wedding anniversary. It was a fabulous party surrounded by family and friends despite it being one of the coldest days of the winter. Alexa and Scott braved minus 33 Celsius (ouch!) to capture their winter wonderland wedding portraits in the Banff National Park. Scott and his groomsmen wore Scottish dress kilts and true to tradition, there was no underwear—thermal or otherwise. Talk about macho! – Shirleen Burnett, Photographer

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Burnett Photography

FLOWERS

Willow Flower Co.

MAKE UP/HAIR

Lilies & Lace Beauty Co.

STATIONERY

Happy Blu Cat | Etsy

ATTIRE - GROOM

Moores Clothing for Men

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort Timber Wolf Room

FAVOURS

Rook Design Co. | Etsy

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Bridal Debut , Allure Bridal

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Fleece blankets: NorthEast Fleece Co.

ATTIRE - WEDDING PARTY

David’s Bridal

GROOMS RING:

Jewelry by Johan Deborah Nyack, Harp Angel BLACK & WHITE

Burnett Photography

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort Grey Wolf Room Heather Klassen Rocky Mountain Wedding Planners - Julie Padgett Willow Flower Co. Special Event Rentals

CATERER

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

CAKE

Kake by Darci

ENTERTAINMENT CEREMONY

TRANSPORTATION

Alpine Limousines

RINGS

Bride: Paris Jewellers Groom: Jewelry by Johan

ENTERTAINMENT - DJ

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MICHELLE CHRIS MARCH 10, 2018

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains "Michelle & Chris are avid skiers and big mountain lovers. Their wedding reflected that in every detail. When Michelle contacted us about capturing her wedding the conversation quickly turned to all the exciting wedding portraits we could create at the top of the Lake Louise Ski Resort. By the end of our conversation we were shaking with anticipation. Her wedding day didn’t disappoint. It was a perfect sunny, blue sky day and an epic adrenaline packed adventure. Michelle was a sight to see, ripping down double black diamond runs in her wedding gown with her tuxedo clad husband fast behind." – Shirleen Burnett, Photographer

PHOTOGRAPHER VIDEOGRAPHER VENUE—CEREMONY VENUE—RECEPTION

FLOWERS

Forget-Me-Not Flowers

Burnett Photography

STATIONERY

Minted

Tunnel Mountain Reservoir

CATERER

Buffalo Mountain Lodge - CRMR

CAKE

Buffalo Mountain Lodge - CRMR Cake Rhapsody

Patrick Smiley

RINGS

Ken & Dana Design

PLANNER

Michelle Stone

MAKE UP

Julia Joy Makeup Artistry

DÉCOR

Michelle Stone

HAIR STYLIST

Styling Steph

RENTALS

Special Event Rentals

ATTIRE - BRIDE

d’Anelli Bridal, Tion Design

OFFICIANT

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ATTIRE - GROOM ATTIRE WEDDING PARTY JEWELLERY

Boulder Menswear - Derks Formals Littest Prince Couture

ENTERTAINMENT

Heirloom pieces from Michelle’s mother Class Act Dj Service, Inc.

LIGHTING

Class Act Dj Service, Inc.

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CATHERINE WILLIAM OCTOBER 8, 2016

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “We tend to live our lives off the cuff. We decided to elope a few weeks before and we were expecting! Our first favorite moment was when we shared our personal vows overlooking the stunning views of the Canadian Rockies behind us. We all couldn’t help but shed tears. Our second had to be our gender reveal wedding cake. We sent the hotel our sealed test results before we arrived. When we cut into our wedding cake, the icing was blue. We were having a boy!” – Catherine & William

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Yueko Image

The Jar Photography & Films

Fairmont Banff Springs - Garden Terrace Fairmont Banff Springs - 1888 Chop House

OFFICIANT

Klaus Ohlhoff

RINGS

Rice Village Diamonds

FLOWERS

Forget-Me-Not Flowers

ATTIRE - BRIDE

David's Bridal

CAKE

Fairmont Banff Springs

ATTIRE - GROOM

Calvin Klein

HAIR & MAKEUP

The Pretty Haus

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Charming Charlie

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M ELISSA ADAM JULY 27, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains “The beauty of the venue was amazing. It would be hard to forget how lucky we felt in the moment after the ceremony when the amazing harpist started playing “What a Wonderful World” while we were surrounded by so much beauty and our entire immediate family. Even our 10 year old was moved to tears. It was marrying the person of your dreams while at the same time bringing your family to an unforgettable “bucket list” location.” – Melissa & Adam

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Yueko Image

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Belvedere Suite The Rimrock Resort Hotel - Infinity Suite

CATERER

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

CAKE

The Rimrock Resort Hotel

HAIR & MAKEUP

The Hair Company

RINGS

Schmidt's Gems and Fine Jewelry

OFFICIANT

Patrick Smiley

ATTIRE - BRIDE

FLOWERS

Forget-Me-Not Flowers

Designer: Wtoo Shop: Your Day by Nicole

ATTIRE - BRIDESMAIDS

GUEST FAVOURS

Personalized Rustic Oak Book Marks from Cottage Coppicing

Designer: JB Brand Shop: Your Day by Nicole

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ATTIRE - GROOM

Designer: Calvin Klein Shop: Men’s Warehouse

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Designer: Calvin Klein Shop: Men’s Warehouse

ENTERTAINMENT CEREMONY

Deborah Nyack, Harp Angel

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Birch Engraved Candles

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SARAH A NDREW AUGUST 26, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains "Sarah and Andrew’s wedding day was set against the organic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, a place near and dear to both families, it has hosted them many adventures over the years. To ensure the most authentic wedding experience, the Cory Christopher Design team infused personal elements including a small museum of childhood artifacts and natural elements into their reception. Collections of furniture and trunks ensured an intimate, comfortable, and family inspired cabin feel. As a fun wedding photo adventure the couple was carefully put into a canoe and asked to paddle for their lives for the perfect picture to capture their day." - Cory Christopher, Photographer PHOTOGRAPHER

Blake Loates Photography

STATIONERY

Pink Polka Invitation & Stationery

VIDEOGRAPHER

Arrow Films + Photo

GUEST FAVOURS

The Violet Chocolate Company

VENUE

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

CATERER

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Sally Boyle

HAIR

PLANNER

Day of Coordination: Jennifer Bergman Weddings - Suzanne Dargis

MAKEUP

DESIGNER

Cory Christopher

OFFICIANT

RENTALS FLOWERS

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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Spa - Cara Zazalenchuk Jenn Chivers

RINGS

Lawlor Jewelry

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Lazaro Shop: Delica Bridal

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS ATTIRE- GROOM

Designer: Jenny Yoo, Park & Fifth, Shop: Delica Bridal Derks Formals

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Derks Formals

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Tie Clips: Lawlor Jewelry Bridal hairpiece: Twigs & Honey from Novelle Bridal Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

ENTERTAINMENT- BAND ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Marilyn Bulger

Jasper Alpine Music - DJ Tommy K

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MARLIES SEAN AUGUST 18, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains "Sean and Marlies met when they both attended a University of Lethbridge Ski Trip in Whitefish. It was so suiting that they met on an adventurous trip as these two are adventurous souls and love to travel. The easiest decision they made on their wedding day was to get married in Canmore as they love going to the mountains to hike and explore and they love the serenity and the peacefulness that the mountains have to offer. They got married at the foot of the rocky mountains and their ceremony was emotional and had some laughs in it and Marlies has an infectious giggle and laugh so it made those candid times extra special."– Monica, Photographer

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Red Bloom Photography

FLOWERS

Willow Flower Co

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

Azazie

VENUE- CEREMONY

Rundleview Parkette Canmore

STATIONERY

Etsy

ATTIRE- GROOM

Moores Clothing for Men

VENUE- RECEPTION

Cornerstone Theatre

CATERER

Cornerstone Theatre

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Azazie

OFFICIANT

Patrick Smiley

CAKE

Cornerstone Theatre

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Cornerstone Theatre

DÉCOR

Cornerstone Theatre

HAIR

Industry Hair Design

ENTERTAINMENT- BAND

Cornerstone Theatre

RENTALS

Cornerstone Theatre

RINGS

Brilliant Earth

LIGHTING

Cornerstone Theatre

RENTALS

Cornerstone Theatre

ATTIRE- BRIDE

The Bridal Boutique

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Vooray Travel bags for the Bridesmaids

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TINA K EEGAN JULY 21ST 2018

REAL WEDDING

Rocky Mountains "Our wedding was everything we ever imagined our special day would be. It was surreal to have our closest friends and family there to witness us exchange our vows in the beautiful town of Canmore, Alberta. It was the perfect day, from laughter to tears at the ceremony to the night filled with love and energy at the reception. One of the most memorable moments of the day was when Keegan’s best man (and best friend) surprised him by dressing up in Keegan’s aunties dress for the first look photos. Not only did we get amazing photos from it but it was a perfect way to calm our nerves early on in the day. The day wouldn’t have been as amazing as it was without our wedding planner, Lisa LaPlante, who helped us not only plan the event for over a year but helped keep us sane and calm, and made the day flawless." – Tina and Keegan PHOTOGRAPHER

Sarah Pukin Photography

RENTALS

The Chair Affair

MAKE UP/HAIR

Emilia Beauty Art

VENUE—CEREMONY

Rundleview Park - Canmore

FLOWERS

Dee Vine Petals

ATTIRE - GROOM

Indochino

VENUE—RECEPTION

The Malcom Hotel

STATIONERY

Vistaprint

ATTIRE - BRIDE

OFFICIANT

Patrick Smiley

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Designer: Allure Shop: The Bridal Centre

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Everlasting Impressions Wedding Planning - Lisa Laplante

Custom Barrel Table and Guest book and signs - S&L Rustic Wood The Malcom Hotel

ATTIRE - WEDDING PARTY

KF bridal 9 online

CATERER TRANSPORTATION

California Dreams Limo

ENTERTAINMENT

Sam cullis- Colossalsam (friend)

Bride: Peoples Jewellers Groom: Ben Moss

CEREMONY MUSIC GUITARIST

Riley Gardshore- friend

DÉCOR

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RINGS

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PHOTOGRAPHER: WILD LOVE PHOTOS

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TANA JO SIAH OCTOBER 17, 2017

FEATURE WEDDING

Edmonton

“Tana and Josiah’s proposal story is full of surprises. After taking quick possession on a home, and trying to pack up before a fast move, Josiah convinced Tana to go on a quick trip to Panorama. Reluctant to go at first, Tana had no idea what was in store for her.

Josiah took her for a romantic hike where he planned to propose. Nerves getting the better of him, he had to convince her to go on a second hike so he could pop the question! One of the most cherished moment for Tana and Josiah was sharing their first dance performed live by their brother-in-laws.”

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Wild Love Photos

STATIONERY

Hattrick Signage and Photography

ATTIRE - BRIDESMAIDS

Show Me Your Mumu

PHOTOGRAPHER

second shooter: Nikki Collette Photography

CATERER

Kosmos Catering

ATTIRE - GROOM

RW & Co.

CAKE

Hawley Cakes

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

RW & Co.

PIES

Fife N’ Dekel

ENTERTAINMENT - DJ

HAIR

Bride: Hair by MJ - Marcy Ferrari Bridesmaids: Evolution Salon Chelsey Baird

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Happy Wife Happy Life Entertainment

VIDEOGRAPHER

JD Draw Media Productions

VENUE - CEREMONY

City LIfe Church

VENUE - RECEPTION

Leduc Antique Society

OFFICIANT

Monica Prescott

PLANNER

TR Event Management

MAKEUP

HP Makeup Artistry

DÉCOR

Dazzle by Dawn

RINGS

RENTALS

Barnwood Rustic Rentals

FLOWERS

Flowers by Willow

Designer: Jedco Shop: Leduc Goldsmiths Designer: Made with Love Bridal Shop: Novelle Bridal

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Calligraphy (ON LEATHER JACKET) Justine Ma Design VINTAGE BAR The Old Fashioned Mobile Bar

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Mc KINLEY DARIN JUNE 24, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Edmonton

“Darin and McKinley met at summer camp when they were 14-years-old. It was pretty much love at first sight for both of them. Darin was living in Bonnyville and McKinley was in Beamont, so a long distance relationship was born. To describe these two, it would be using the words faith and fun. Both were incorporated in their wedding day, and it was clear they have a huge network of family and friends that support them.” – Lori Loree, Photographer

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Loree Photography

FLOWERS

Best Buds Flower Company

ATTIRE - BRIDESMAIDS

Joanna August

Country Wildflowers B&B

RINGS

Gabriel New York

ATTIRE - GROOM

Combatant Gentlemen

Country Wildflowers B&B

ATTIRE - BRIDE

Essence of Australia

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EMILY-ANNE JEN SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Edmonton

"For Emily-Anne and Jen their lives have taken them across this vast and unforgettable country and it seemed fitting that they should culminate in Alberta. Their intimate gathering of family and friends started with a circular ceremony, a symbolic reminder of how connected their lives have become. Their rustic head table was placed in the middle of the space continuing the circle of family and friends. The overall design balanced the rustic nature of the Old Timers Cabin with softer more elegant components including suspended draping and natural tablecloths. Their wedding cake featured colourful layers echoing the pride flag." -Cory Christopher, Designer

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Special Event Rentals

PHOTOGRAPHER

DB Photographic

RENTALS

VENUE—CEREMONY

Bennett Centre

FLOWERS

VENUE—RECEPTION

Old Timers Cabin

STATIONERY

OFFICIANT

Kathleen Ganley

DONUTS

Moonshine Doughnuts

PLANNER- MONTH OF COORDINATION DESIGNER

MB & Company

CATERER

Culina Catering

ATTIRE - BRIDES

Emily-Anne: Vera Wang Jen: Celebration Diamond Collection Emily-Anne: MUD Jen: Blush Artistry David’s Bridal

CAKE

Whimsical Cakes

ATTIRE - BRIDAL PARTY

Hudson’s Bay, Cursor and Thread

DÉCOR

Cory Christopher

TRANSPORTATION

Eternity Limos

JEWLERY

Hillberg and Berk

ENTERTAINMENT

DJ Kwake

Cory Christopher

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

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Cory Christopher

Pink Polka Invitations & Stationery

MAKEUP / HAIR

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I VANA KEV IN SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

FEATURE WEDDING

Calgary

"Our entire wedding day was perfect. Both Kevin and I have large families, so we knew that our wedding would be a big one. Seeing everything come together after a year of planning was a dream come true. It was everything we wanted. Thankfully we found the wedding planning process to be mostly stress free, we took our time with all the details and stayed with a classic theme, with gold and white as our colours. I couldn't have been happier, it was the best day ever as I got to marry my best friend."– Ivana (Bride)

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Kristi Sneddon Photographer

DÉCOR

VENUE- CEREMONY

St. Mary's Cathedral

FLOWERS

VENUE- RECEPTION

Carriage House Inn

STATIONERY

OFFICIANT

Father Anthony

PLANNER

Carriage House Inn - Lino Savino

HAIR

Carriage House Inn Carriage House Inn

Paper Panache Invitations and Design Ltd Headkandi Salon

RINGS

Gem by Carati

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Stella York Shop: Embrace Bridal

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

Blissful Bridal

ATTIRE- GROOM

The Bridal Centre

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DA N IELLE TODD JULY 22, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"The ceremony was beyond beautiful. As the two stood under the arch, they exchanged vows and whispered sweet nothings to one another. Nothing could make this wedding any more memorable and loving with all the moments that were shared throughout the day, but to top it off Danielle & Todd had a sparkler send off before enjoying the late night mac and cheese and poutine."– Sarah Pukin, Photographer PHOTOGRAPHER

Sarah Pukin Photography

FLOWERS

Dee Vine Petals

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

David's Bridal

VENUE

Private residence - Hi Diamond Angus Farms

STATIONERY

Wedding Paper Divas

ATTIRE- GROOM

Derks Formals

CATERER

The Farm Girls

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Derks Formals

CAKE

The Pie Junkie

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Jenny by Sarah Gabriel

HAIR

Shea Forsyth

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Fun Factory DJ Services

MAKEUP

Stephanie Richard

LIVE CEREMONY MUSIC

Silver Studios

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Ti Adora Shop: Delica Bridal

ENTERTAINMENT- BAND

Fun Factory DJ Services

LIGHTING

Fun Factory DJ Services

OFFICIANT

Sue Saunders

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Everlasting Impressions Wedding Planning - Lisa Laplante

DÉCOR RENTALS

282

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

Everlasting Impressions

Great Events Rentals, The Wed Group of Companies

CONFETTI 2018

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DARIA CO NNO R AUGUST 26, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Connor and Daria really truly live life to the fullest! They find fun and excitement is everything they do... and that included wedding planning. Their wedding was to be the place where all of their loved ones would gather to celebrate life's greatest gifts; FAMILY and LOVE. The laughs were abundant, the tradition was stoic, the heartfelt toasts sang to the heavens, and they danced the night away into the wee hours of the morning. Family members were a part of each step in the day. From hair and makeup, to the cake, to vintage getaway cars and even the band. Its was absolutely a family affair and these two would not have had it any other way."– Lynn Fletcher, Planner PHOTOGRAPHER

Alan Maudie Photography

VIDEOGRAPHER

Milky Way Films - Sergey Abromov

VENUE

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

OFFICIANT PLANNER/DESIGNER RENTALS

284

Engaging Weddings - Bruce Adlington Lynn Fletcher Weddings - Lynn Fletcher

Special Event Rentals, Great Events Rentals, Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals, Red Events

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

Occasional Bloom

ENTERTAINMENT-DJ

DJ Remi

STATIONERY

The Social Page

ENTERTAINMENT CEREMONY

Bel Canto Strings

CATERER

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

ENTERTAINMENTBAND

CAKE

Shannon O'Reilly - Groom's Sister

The Last Chance Reunion Band featuring Dan and Kat O'Reilly

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

TRANSPORTATION

Ambassador Limousines

FLOWERS

HAIR MAKEUP

Hammer Headz Salon

Kat O'Reilly - Groom's sister

Ceremonial Bread - Daria's Mother Vintage Car - Connor's Father Photobooth: Celebs Photobooth

CONFETTI 2018

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B ECCA RYAN DECEMBER 31, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

One thing we will never forget was the extreme cold temperatures (mostly during photos). We will always look back on that and smile and always know those little hidden stories behind every photo (the Sheraton patio photo looks so romantic and I should have been saying sweet nothings–but what I really was saying was "this better be a worthwhile photo because I can't feel my fingers.") So many good moments, sharing some kind words and laughs with my Grandma who I never see, having an emotional dance with my mom. So many moments that we don't ever get the opportunity experience day-to-day. Memories for a lifetime. Scarfing down bar food minutes before the ceremony so I wouldn't pass out... Marrying the most beautiful person – Becca & Ryan ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

Fannie May Fine Chocolates

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Reverend Lee Spice

CATERER

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

Winners & Apple

Creative Weddings Planning & Decor - Cathy MacRae

CAKE

Cake Sensations

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

HAIR

Victoria Burdeyney

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Fun Factory DJ Service

MAKEUP

Michelle Carbonneau

Janelle MacBain

RINGS

Gem By Carati

ENTERTAINMENT CEREMONY

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Stella York Shop: Cameo and Cufflinks Shoes: Ted Baker

STATIONERY

VENUE

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

GUEST FAVOURS

OFFICIANT PLANNER/DESIGNER

VIDEOGRAPHER

DÉCOR RENTALS FLOWERS

286

Creative Weddings Stationery Design

Edward Ross Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER

Rory Siddall Videography

Creative Weddings Planning & Decor Bella Linens

Fiori Con Amore

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

LIGHTING

Designer: Sorella Vita Shop: Cameo and Cufflinks Derks Formals

Stardust Event Group

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AMANDA JEFFERSON SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"We were so lucky and grateful to be surrounded by our family and friends as we committed to spending our life together. The entire day was filled with love but the most special moment by far was the first time we saw each other. Both of us have always enjoyed a strong sense of tradition, so we opted out of the first look, instead, seeing each other for the first time down the aisle from one another. It was a moment we will always remember, both of us being overcome with strong emotions of love as our eyes locked – it truly felt like it was just the two of us in the room. Staying with the traditional theme throughout the wedding with the guiding hand of LFW we chose classic and elegant décor within a neutral color palate. We are so appreciative to have such an amazing wedding; it’s a day we will both hold on to forever. – Amanda & Jefferson

PHOTOGRAPHER

Terrace Law Photo + Cinema

FLOWERS

Fleurish Flower Shop

VIDEOGRAPHER

Jordan Craig Wedding Cinematography

STATIONERY

Pink Umbrella Designs

Spruce Meadows - Congress Hall

CATERER

Great Events Catering

VENUE- CEREMONY

CAKE

Whippt Desserts & Catering

VENUE- RECEPTION OFFICIANT

Jacqueline Hoare Life Celebrant

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Lynn Fletcher Weddings - Amy Nelson

RENTALS

288

Spruce Meadows - Congress Hall

Special Event Rentals, Bella Linens, OneWest Events

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

TRANSPORTATION HAIR

Ambassador Limousine Services Hedkandi Salon - Lindsay Larsen

MAKEUP

Trena Laine Makeup Artist

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Anne Barge Shop: S2

ATTIRE- GROOM

Designer: Munro Custom Suit, Shop: Harry Rosen

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Designer: Munro Custom Suit Shop: Harry Rosen

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Tiffany & Co.

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Pez Productions

ENTERTAINMENT- BAND

Pez Productions

LIGHTING/DRAPES

Orange Frog Productions

DANCE FLOOR WRAP

Creative Dance Floors

PHOTOBOOTH

Sillybooth

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JENNIF ER SHAMUS SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"With the enormous help of Lynn Fletcher Weddings, the countless hours of planning turned into an incredible and memorable day. It left us with many memories that we will forever cherish. From getting ready in the morning with our wedding parties, hearts beating and adrenaline flowing as Jennifer walked down the aisle, being sent off from St. Anthony’s Parish in a classic Rolls Royce, the talented Geoff Wilkings taking gorgeous photos on a beautiful autumn day, having a first look at the spectacular floral arrangements, and dancing late into the night with all our loved ones."– Shamus, Groom PHOTOGRAPHER

Geofff Wilkings Photography

STATIONERY

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Parfait Productions

The Social Page

VIDEOGRAPHER

CATERER

Fairmont Palliser

VENUE- CEREMONY

St. Anthony's Catholic Parish

CAKE

Fairmont Palliser

ENTERTAINMENT

VENUE- RECEPTION

Fairmont Palliser

TRANSPORTATION

Vintage Limousine of Calgary

OFFICIANT

Very Rev. Jack Pereria V. G.

HAIR

The Pretty Haus

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Lynn Fletcher Weddings - Amy Nelson

MAKEUP

The Pretty Haus

LIGHTING

RINGS

Breslauer & Warren Jewellers

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Ceremony - Bridal Centre Reception - Delica Bridal

ICE LUGE

DÉCOR RENTALS FLOWERS

290

Aisle Runner : The Original Runner Company Special Event Rentals, Bella Linens, Great Events Rentals Flower Artistry

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

Echo Evenings & Bridal

ATTIRE- GROOM

EPH Apparel

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

EPH Apparel

The Bridal Centre and borrowed from Mother of the Bride Ceremony: John Morgan Reception: Summer Chill Band Dinner Quartet: Calgary Arts Orchestra Stardust Event Group Frozen Memories

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

Twisted Gobos

PHOTOBOOTH

Photobolic - Silly Booth

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JA NELLE SCO T T JULY 8, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"On a beautiful and hot July day, Janelle and Scott got married on an acreage in Bearspaw. They hosted 160 guests and everyone had a wonderful time visiting with the horses and the dogs. Janelle's dress, made of silk, was previously worn by her great aunt more than 50 years ago; she had it updated and wore it with pride. Red Seal Dining served a delicious buffet dinner that all the guest loved, great music by Backstreet Productions followed and everyone had a great time partying though the night." – Alexandra Slawek

Twenty Twenty Photography Lindsay Copeland

CATERER

Red Seal Dining

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Vintage family heirloom gown

CAKE

ATTIRE- GROOM

Derks Formals

VENUE

Private residence - Bearspaw

SWIRL Custom Cakes & Desserts Highland VIP Group

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Maggie's Diamond Boutique

PLANNER

Boutiq Weddings & Events

TRANSPORTATION HAIR

Diva Salon and Spa

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Backstreet Productions

MAKEUP

Kelsey Marie

PHOTOGRAPHER

RENTALS FLOWERS

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Special Event Rentals Dee Vine Petals

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

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R EBECCA JONATAS JULY 20, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Our favourite thing about the wedding was our ceremony. We wanted it to reflect what we believe in, and who we are as a couple. We had the most amazing ceremony, filled with emotions, family time, intimate moments, and amazing music." – Rebecca & Jonatas

PHOTOGRAPHER

Love2Love Fotografia

STATIONERY

Bride and Groom

RINGS

Peoples Jewellers

VIDEOGRAPHER

Castaño Films

GUEST FAVOURS

Lady Ant Chocolate

ATTIRE- BRIDE

CATERER

Designer: Stella York Shop: Novia Mia Bridal

José Edson - Father of the Groom

CAKE

Great Events Catering

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Bride

TABLE

Marina (Bride's Friend)

RENTALS

Dasan Interiors, Cellar Door Vintage Rentals, Special Event Rentals, Great Events Rentals

TRANSPORTATION

AMPM Limo

HAIR

The Pretty Haus - Crystal

MAKEUP

The Pretty Haus - Shannon

VENUE OFFICIANT

FLOWERS

294

Spruce Meadows

Flowers by Janie

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

Valentina (Bride's Grandmother)

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

JJ’s House

ATTIRE- GROOM

Hugo Boss

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Swarovski

ENTERTAINMENT- BAND

Pez Productions

CONFETTI 2018

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KAV D EREK AUGUST 19, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Kav & Derek adore animals so it made perfect sense for them to get married at the Calgary Zoo. Kav is coo coo for penguins and was thrilled when Derek had a penguin deliver her the engagement ring when he proposed.

Yes, you read that right— the penguin had the ring. With Kav and her bridesmaids and family dressed in bright, colorful, traditional Sri Lankan sarees, it was a vibrant, wild wedding on the gorgeous grounds of the zoo in the heart of downtown Calgary." - Shirleen Burnett - Photographer

PHOTOGRAPHER VIDEOGRAPHER

Burnett Photography

Calgary Zoo

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

CAKE

Calgary Zoo

Saree blouses made by the Bride's aunt

CATERER

VENUE

Calgary Zoo

HAIR/MAKEUP

Dana McKinnon

ATTIRE- GROOM

Jaafar's Tailor

OFFICIANT

Custom Clergy Services - Cathy and Robin Toupin

RINGS

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Traditional wedding necklace "thali": Thamor Jewels Collection

PLANNER/DESIGNER

Calgary Zoo

Bride: Spence Diamonds Groom: family heirloom from Bride's Grandmother

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Traditional Sri Lankan saree made

by Bride's mother. Fabric from Lishkara Fabrics

“Card” suitcase: Derek’s Uncle’s (Maurits Hollebeke) suitcase that he used when he immigrated

DÉCOR RENTALS

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Burnett Photography

Calgary Zoo Calgary Zoo

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

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CASSANDRA B RET T AUGUST 26, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Cassandra & Brett had a gorgeous industrial-chic inspired wedding at the Grand Theatre in downtown Calgary! The main theatre was transformed into a beautiful ceremony space where Cassandra & Brett exchanged vows. After heading to Stephen Avenue downtown for formal photos with the bridal party, we came back to the venue to find the most incredible reception room setup.

Our jaws hit the floor as we viewed the gorgeous space where the bride and groom would enjoy dinner and dancing with their family and friends. A couple favourite moments of the day included the bride and groom stopping at Local 8th Avenue pub to have a drink during their photo session and also during the reception when the bride's Mom was given a special birthday dessert with a candle and all the wedding guests sang her Happy Birthday!" – Erin Shepley, Photographer

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Erin Shepley Photography

HAIR

Top Knot Brides

VENUE

Theatre Junction GRAND

MAKEUP

Something Borrowed Beauty

OFFICIANT

Hon. William Burnett

RINGS

FLOWERS

Sweet Pea Floral Design

STATIONERY

Canva

CATERER

Workshop Kitchen + Culture

Groom's Ring Marlow's Diamond & Design Bride's Wedding Ring Family Heirloom

CAKE

Sweet Relief Pastries

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Laura Shop: The Bridal Centre

ATTIREBRIDESMAIDS

Designer: Kate Spade Shop: The Bridal Centre

ATTIRE- GROOM

The Bridal Centre

ATTIREGROOMSMEN

The Bridal Centre

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Joanna Bisley Designs

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M ELISSA JASON SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"The excitement of getting engaged can sometimes turn to anxiety when you begin to look at the long to do list ahead of you and your fiancé. I would have to say that my fiancé and I did enjoy the planning process. We did not feel stressed or overwhelmed, everything seemed to fall together perfectly. If you select the right vendors it doesn't seem like work at all and more of a constant celebration of the big event to come. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with my vendors and making all the decisions and talking details. It is true what you hear that your wedding day is the best day of your life. It truly was the best day ever getting to celebrate our love with our family and friends. The smiles, laughter, love and memories will last forever. Thank you to all our vendors for making this possible."– Melissa & Jason

PHOTOGRAPHER VENUE

300

Kristi Sneddon Photographer

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

OFFICIANT

Weddings by Jack and Gerri

PLANNER

Weddings by Jack and Gerri

FLOWERS

Pretty Petals

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

STATIONERY

Extend Design

ATTIRE- GROOM

Derks Formals

MAKEUP

Ivonne Arsenault Makeup Artist

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Derks Formals

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Justin Alexander Shop: Taffeta and Tulle Bridal

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Swarovski

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Pez Productions

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

David's Bridal

CONFETTI 2018

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SHANNO N RYAN JULY 7, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"My favourite moment was when Shannon and her father went down the aisle to Ryan, and Shannon and Ryan finally got to say, "I do". Having postponed their wedding in the past to care for their sick child, it was of utmost importance that they got their chance to declare their love in front of their family and friends, and to be husband and wife." - Megan Sawchuck, Planner

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Idol Eyes Photography

CATERER

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

RW & Co

Rodney's Oyster House

Rodney's Oyster House

VENUE

CAKE

Crave Cupcakes

ATTIRE- GROOM

RW & Co

OFFICIANT

Jack Ashby

HAIR/MAKEUP

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

RW & Co

PLANNER

Megan Sawchuk Weddings

Glamaway Beauty

RINGS

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Hilberg & Berk, Swarovski

RENTALS

Chair Flair

Peoples Jewellers, Executive Diamonds, Charm

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Wild Bill's DJ Services

FLOWERS

Dutch Touch Florist

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Durand Bridal

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JENNIF ER MARC JULY 24, 2016

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"They say the best relationships start out as friendships and since our wedding is just a huge party dedicated to our close family & friends, we wanted to incorporate the friendship theme throughout our big day and support local businesses – My sister designed our watercolor invitations (along with menu and place cards) with custom calligraphy, and we asked various friends to take on roles such as a baker (for the cake and cupcakes), singer (and guitarist for the ceremony), florist (for the hanging floral arch and floral wreaths around the chandeliers at our venue), ring bearer (our puppy!) and even having Marc’s childhood neighbour officiate our wedding!"– Jennifer, Bride

PHOTOGRAPHER

Justine Milton Photography

STATIONERY

Debbie Wong Design

VENUE- CEREMONY

Meadow Muse Pavilion

GUEST FAVOURS

Fotomoji Booth Co.

CATERER

Great Events Catering

VENUE- RECEPTION OFFICIANT

Matt Lowe

HAIR

Jessie Liao

RENTALS

Great Events Rentals

MAKEUP

Krista Ho lem, Polly Shum

RINGS

The Goldsmiths, James Allen, Spexton Jewellery

FLOWERS

304

Meadow Muse Pavilion

Fall for Florals

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Martina Liana Shop: The Bridal Boutique

ATTIRE- GROOM

Space 46/Express & SUITS By Curtis Eliot Ltd.

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Grandmother's Jade Heirloom ring

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Sounds Unlimited

CONFETTI 2018

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M EL ANIE JEREMY SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Lets meet up in a Calgary park, tell only our family and tie the knot. Tell me more, tell me more, is all I could think when I met Melanie and Jeremy for the first time for their wedding portraits before their elopement. I love when folks just make a decision that is best for them and enjoy every minute of it all. After all, isn't that what living is all about? Heres to y'all Mel + Jeremy."– Christy D. Swanberg, Photographer

PHOTOGRAPHER VENUE- CEREMONY

306

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Christy D. Swanberg Photography

OFFICIANT

Jane Paterson

RINGS

Spence Diamonds

FLOWERS

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Cameo and Cufflinks

Crescent Heights Park

Splurge Flowers & Gifts

HAIR / MAKEUP

House of Toli

ATTIRE- GROOM

Indochino

CONFETTI 2018

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SAMMY KYLE AUGUST 17, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Kyle and I LOVE anything and everything vintage (1940's-1960's) and wanted a venue which could reflect that class and elegance of "Old Hollywood". The venue that captured our dream was The Fairmont Palliser Calgary! We were able to keep with the theme of "Vintage Hollywood" by putting the bridesmaids in beautiful burgundy dresses with vintage hair and makeup, and the groomsmen in classic black suits. Kyle wore a custom tuxedo from Henry Rosen which included a pinup girl lining that I adored!

Overall our wedding was exactly as we had pictured it, and we felt like we were in an old Hollywood romance." – Sammy, Bride

308

Kristi Sneddon Photographer

STATIONERY

Sydney Johnson Design

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

David's Bridal

VENUE

Fairmont Palliser

CATERER

Fairmont Palliser

ATTIRE- GROOM

Henry Rosen

OFFICIANT

Rabbi Ruz Gulko

RINGS

Peoples Jewellers

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Moores Clothing for Men

PLANNER

Epic Events & Weddings

ATTIRE- BRIDE

DÉCOR

Chair Flair

FLOWERS

Creative Edge Flowers

Dress 1: Calla Blanche - Ethos Bridal Group Dress 2: Galia Lahav - The Bridal Boutique

PHOTOGRAPHER

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

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JI LLIAN TAYL O R OCTOBER 7, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Our day was wonderful - from getting ready which was calm and relaxing, to our amazing ceremony to the reception. Our favourite moment is when my Mom surprised us with the sparklers on the dance floor! Having all of our guests surround us with light and love while Taylor and I danced was amazing. I wanted to soak in every moment of it! We loved having everyone we love under one roof to celebrate! We wish the night would have never ended - it was a blast!”– Jillian and Taylor

PHOTOGRAPHER

310

Raelene Schulmeister Photography, Second Shooter: Amy Cheng

VIDEOGRAPHER

Play Tree Productions

VENUE

Hanna Community Centre

DÉCOR

Special Event Rentals

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

RENTALS

Copper Cloud Events

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

Cameo and Cufflinks

FLOWERS

Calyx Floral Design

ATTIRE- GROOM

Moores Clothing for Men

CAKE

Sugar and Bake

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

Moores Clothing for Men

MAKEUP

Danielle Lamson

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Tiffany & Co.

RINGS

Dani Pahl

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Dally Up and Dance DJ Services

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Bellezza Bridal

CONFETTI 2018

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JE NNY PATRICK AUGUST 12, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"One of our favorite moments was the thoughtful surprise video and speech made by the wedding party. It was very sweet with lots of little details only known by our closest family and friends. We were so happy with how many people came out to show their love and support, it was wonderful seeing everyone having a good time." - Jenny & Patrick

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Yueko image

GUEST FAVOURS

Click Click Booth

VENUE - RECEPTION

Civic on Third

CATERER

Regency Palace

OFFICIANT

Weddings by Tamara Jones

CAKE

Black and White Bakeshop

CONFETTI 2018

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SORAYA Z AIN SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Our wedding day truly felt like a representation of who we are as a couple- we were surrounded by all of our favourite people, we got to eat all of our favourite desserts, and we were able to include all of the religious and cultural ceremonies that are so important to us and our families. As a couple, laughter played a big role in bringing us together and has enriched our relationship ever since, so the speeches were the most memorable part of our wedding day- they were hilarious and meaningful and reminded us how lucky we are to have such funny, joyful, and thoughtful people in our corner."– Soraya & Zain

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Corrina Walker Photography

STATIONERY

Pink Umbrella Designs

VIDEOGRAPHER

The Bride's Cinema

GUEST FAVOURS

Bride and Groom

VENUE- CEREMONY

Ismaili Community Centre and Jamatkhana - Calgary Headquarters

CATERER

VENUE- RECEPTION

The Lake House - CRMR

PLANNER / DESIGNER

Shannon Valente Weddings

FLOWERS

Philip Chong Flower Bar

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

ATTIRE- BRIDE

Designer: Allure Bridal Shop: Urban Bride Delivered

The Lake House - CRMR

ATTIRE- GROOM

Hugo Boss

CAKE

Whippt Desserts & Catering

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Total Entertainment DJ Services

HAIR / MAKEUP

Jaimie Rankin Beauty

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

SkM Henna

RINGS

Hers: Noam Carver His: Blue Nile

CONFETTI 2018

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AMY PAUL AUGUST 26, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Calgary

"Amy and Paul had the most beautiful bohemien style wedding overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir at the Glenmore Sailing Club. The touches for the intimate wedding were just gorgeous, complete with greens everywhere and a simple, yet elegant backdrop for their ceremony and outdoor dance." – Lori Loree, Photographer

RENTALS

Chantelle Ashley Events

CAKE

Glenmore Sailing Club

FLOWERS

Occasional Bloom

Bake My Day

VENUE

HAIR

Laura Jean Hair

PLANNER

Birch & Bunny Weddings and Events Great Events Rentals

STATIONERY

Minted

MAKEUP

Hailey Rayann Artistry

CATERER

Great Events Catering

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Wild Bill's DJ Service

PHOTOGRAPHER

DÉCOR

316

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

Loree Photography

CONFETTI 2018

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Real Weddings

PHOTO: SPLENDID PHOTOS & VIDEO

DESTINATIONS CONFETTI 2018

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A BIRAMI D I L SHAN

Sydney, Australia FEATURE WEDDING

"Our favorite moment was when we first saw each other at the Hindu wedding; we could not stop grinning at each other. We were completely oblivious to all the other wedding commotion happening around us.

We had epic levels of fun during our first dance. We had choreographed a special number to the song "You Give Me Something" by Jamiroquai, which incorporated plenty of twirls to show off my layered lehenga skirt. It was such an upbeat way to open up the dance floor for the evening." – Bride

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Splendid Photos & Video

PLANNER

BWedding Invitations

FLOWERS

Manyavar, Joe Black, Aldo

VIDEOGRAPHER

Hindu Wedding Miramare Gardens, Sydney, Australia

DESIGNER

Surjit’s Indian Restaurant Taj Caterers

STATIONERY

VENUE- CEREMONY

Poruwa Ceremony/Wedding Reception Sergeants Mess, Sydney, Australia Overseas Reception Soiree Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanaka

DÉCOR

Paintbrush Patisserie

Shyamal & Bhumika, Sundari Silks, Ridhima Bhasin, Gather and Stitch Couture, Payal Singhal, Carma

RENTALS

Sukra Jewellers GRT Jewellers Suhana Art & Jewels Carma

GUEST FAVOURS

Nalli Silks, Vogue Loving, Myer

CATERER

Systematic Solutions

CAKE

Reema's Henna Designs

TRANSPORTATION

JC Limousines

VENUE- RECEPTION

VIP Decorating

OFFICIANT

Drosia, Miramare Gardens

RENTALS

Gather and Stitch Beauty

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JE NNA RO B JULY 7, 2017

REAL WEDDING

Playa del Carmen, Mexico "The Mayan Riviera is a stretch of coastline in the Mexican Yucatan peninsula. With lush and steaming jungle to the west and the azure waters of the Caribbean to the east, its a popular paradise for destination weddings. Jenna & Rob’s wedding and reception took place on the creamy white sands of the Ocean Riviera Paradise Resort. Their Day After photo session was a wet and wild adventure through the ancient ruins of Tulum and in the vibrant streets of Plays del Carmen, a fast paced city that seems to never sleep!" - Shirleen Burnett, Photographer

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Burnett Photography

DESIGNER

Rob and Jenna Bertrand-Dwhytie

HAIR

Vo-Evolution

VIDEOGRAPHER

Burnett Photography

DÉCOR

Ocean Riviera Paradise

MAKEUP

Harpreet Aeri

VENUE- CEREMONY

Ocean Riviera Paradise - Riviera Maya Beach

RENTALS

Ocean Riviera Paradise

RINGS

Vancouver Diamonds

FLOWERS

ATTIRE- BRIDE

VENUE- RECEPTION

Pez Vela Terrace: Ocean front restaurant/beach

Ocean Riviera Paradise

STATIONERY

Vista Print

OFFICIANT

Karla Aldana

CATERER

Ocean Riviera Paradise

Designer: Essence of Australia - Stella York Shop: The Bridal Boutique - Calgary

Ocean Riviera Paradise

Indochino - Custom Menswear

Saida Romera

CAKE

ATTIRE- GROOM

PLANNER

PHOTOGRAPHER

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

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MEGAN NI C HO L AS MARCH 22, 2018

REAL WEDDING

Ballyseede Castle - Ireland "There were so many incredible moments from the big day. My favourite memory that I will always hold dear to my heart is seeing Nicholas's reaction watching me come down the grand staircase. His emotion was so full of love and pride seeing his wife to be for the first time. It was such an important moment for us to have those few minutes to ourselves to reflect on our love that we share for each other." – Megan, Bride

PHOTOGRAPHER

Karismic Photography

STATIONERY

Minted

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

Azazie

VENUE

Ballyseede Castle - IRELAND

GUEST FAVOURS

ATTIRE- GROOM

OFFICIANT

Mary T. Oshea

Chocolates - Skelling Chocolate Factory

Designer: Bellissimo , Shop: Tip Top Tailors

PLANNER

Everlasting Impressions Wedding Planning - Lisa Laplante

CATERER

Ballyseede Castle - IRELAND

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

TipTop Tailors

CAKE

Selinas Cakes

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Couples Own

Everlasting Impressions Wedding Planning - Lisa Laplante

HAIR

Trician Osulivan

Reidun Schlesinger, harpist

MAKEUP

Marilin McSweeney

ENTERTAINMENT CEREMONY

DÉCOR

Ballyseede Castle - IRELAND

RINGS

Peoples Jewellers

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Atomic Chicken Band

RENTALS

Ballyseede Castle - IRELAND

ATTIRE- BRIDE

ENTERTAINMENT- BAND

Atomic Chicken Band

FLOWERS

Shades of Bloom

Designer: Stella York Shop: Embrace Bridal

LIGHTING

Atomic Chicken Band

DESIGNER

Reidun Schlesinger, harpist

326

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

CONFETTI 2018

327

SAM PAUL FEBRUARY 10, 2018

REAL WEDDING

Muskoka, Ontario The lovely Muskoka Valley, with its picturesque lakes and cottages, has been the summertime playground of newlywed Sam since she was a little girl. On Feb. 10th, the quaint town of Huntsville became even more special in Sam’s heart being the place she said “I do” to the love of her life, Paul. He's from Chennai, India and spent much of his life living abroad. While a rolling stone may gather no moss, Paul’s giant, contagious smile has gathered a dedicated posse of beloved friends from all over the world —14 different countries to be exact!—who made the long journey to celebrate their love. The young couple braved a winter storm to capture their wedding portraits outdoors. Teeth chattering, Paul learned that a winter wedding in Canada is a long way from the heat of his home town, Chennai! – Shirleen Burnett - Photographer PHOTOGRAPHER VIDEOGRAPHER VENUE

328

Burnett Photography

GUEST FAVOURS

Vistaprint

ATTIRE- BRIDESMAIDS

David's Bridal

CATERER

Hidden Valley Highlands

ATTIRE- GROOM

Tiggs for Him & Her

Hidden Valley Highlands

CAKE

Gillian Hartleib - Mother of the Bride

ATTIRE- GROOMSMEN

David's Bridal

JEWELLERY/ ACCESSORIES

Sanka Family Heirlooms

ENTERTAINMENT- DJ

Daniel Kikkert

Burnett Photography

OFFICIANT

Randall Rehkopf

DÉCOR

Esther Ellington

RENTALS

Muskoka Event Services

FLOWERS

Cottage Country Flowers

STATIONERY

Vistaprint

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

HAIR MAKEUP

Celine Unrau and Sophia Presakarchuk Sarah Davidson

RINGS

Premier Gems

ATTIRE- BRIDE

David's Bridal

CONFETTI 2018

329

PHOTOGRAPHER: GREY LILY PHOTOGRAPHYY DESIGNER/PLANNER: ORANGE TRUNK VENUE: CREEKSIDE VILLA

WEDDING GUIDE Venue Directory

331

CONFETTI 2018

PREFERRED VENUE

CAPACITY

PRICE

CATERING

ACCOMMODATIONS

PARKING

Premier Calgary Venues

200.00

$$$

•

•

•

bvrrestaurant.com

250

$$$

•

BRIDGELAND RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE 917 CENTRE AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

brcacalgary.org/

148

$$$

BRIDGETTE BAR 739 10 AVE SW, CALGARY, AB

bridgettebar.com

CALGARY STAMPEDE 1410 OLYMPIC WAY SE CALGARY, AB

venues.calgarystampede.com

5000

*

•

•

CALGARY ZOO 1300 ZOO ROAD NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryzoo.org

*

*

•

•

CARRIAGE HOUSE INN 9030 MACLEOD TRAIL SE CALGARY, AB

carriagehouse.net

350

$$$

•

CILANTRO 338 – 17TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

crmr.com/cilantro

100

*

•

•

DOUBLE ZERO CHINOOK 1133, 6455 MACLEOD TRAIL SW, CALGARY AB

doublezeropizza.ca/chinook

175

$$

•

•

DOUBLE ZERO CORE 752 4TH STREET SW, CALGARY AB

doublezeropizza.ca/downtown

300

$$

•

•

GLENMORE INN & CONVENTION CENTRE 2720 GLENMORE TRAIL SE CALGARY, AB

glenmoreinn.com

700

$$

•

GORO + GUN 245, 225 7TH AVE SW CALGARY,AB

goroandgun.ca/

145

$$

•

HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE 1900 HERITAGE DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

heritagepark.ca

400

$$$

•

HIGHWOOD MEMORIAL CENTRE 128 5 AVE W, HIGH RIVER, AB

highwoodmemorialcentre.com

400

*

HOTEL ARTS 119 – 12 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

hotelarts.ca

650

$$$

•

HUDSON 200 8 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

oliverbonacinievents.com

300

$$

•

LOCAL 522 522 6TH AVE SW CALGARY, AB

localtavern.ca/

250

$$

•

LYNNWOOD RANCH 370069 96 ST E, ALDERSYDE, AB T0L 0A0

lynnwoodranch.com

300

$$

•

VENUE DIRECTORY

332

FOR INFORMATION *$ CALL (<$25) $$ ($25 - $50)

$$$ (>$50)

ANJU 344 17TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

anju.ca

AZURIDGE ESTATE HOTEL 178057 – 272 STREET W. PRIDDIS, AB

azuridge.ca

BOURBON ROOM 341B 10TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

bourbonroom.ca

BOW VALLEY RANCHE RESTAURANT 15979 BOW BOTTOM TRAIL SE CALGARY, AB

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

• •

•

•

•

•

• • •

•

•

CATERING

meadowmuse.ca

175

$$

•

MILLICAN OGDEN COMMUNITY HALL 6901 20A STREET SE CALGARY, AB

millicanogdencommunity.com

150

$

NATIONAL ON 10TH 341 10TH AVE SW, CALGARY AB

ntnl.ca/national-10th/home-ntnl10

1100

$$

•

NATIONAL ON 8TH SCOTIA CENTRE, 225 8TH AVE SW CALGARY, AB

ntnl.ca/national-on-8th/home-ntnl8

420

$$

•

NATIONAL ON 17TH 550 17TH AVE SW CALGARY, AB

ntnl.ca/national-17th/home-ntnl17

225

$$

•

RICARDO'S HIDEAWAY 1530 5TH STREET SW

ricardoshideaway.ca

RODNEYS OYSTER HOUSE 355 10TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

rodneysoysterhouse.com/calgary/location/

300

$$

•

•

ROUGE RESTAURANT 1240 - 8TH AVE SE CALGARY, AB

rougecalgary.com

150

$$$

•

•

SHERATON SUITES CALGARY EAU CLAIRE 255 BARCLAY PARADE SW CALGARY, AB

sheratonsuites.com

350

$$$

•

SILVER SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1600 VARSITY ESTATES DRIVE NW CALGARY, AB

silverspringsgolfclub.com

300

$$$

•

•

SIROCCO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SITE 13, COMP 21, RR#9 CALGARY, AB

sirocco.ca

204

$$$

•

•

SKY 360 101 9TH AVE SW CALGARY AB

sky360.ca/

200

$$

•

THE FAIRMONT PALLISER 133 9TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

fairmont.com/palliser

320

$$$

•

THE NASH 925 11TH STREET SE, CALGARY, AB

thenashyyc.com

175

$$$

•

THE NORLAND HISTORIC ESTATE 5801 1ST AVE S LETHBRIDGE, AB

thenorland.com/

300

*

•

•

•

THE PALACE THEATRE 219 8TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

thepalacetheatre.ca

THE PALOMINO 109 7TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

thepalomino.ca

THE WESTIN CALGARY 320 4 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

westincalgary.com

850

$$$

•

•

•

WINSPORT - CANADA OLYMPIC PARK 88 CANADA OLYMPIC ROAD SW CALGARY, AB

winsport.ca

600

$$

•

PARKING

PRICE

ACCOMMODATIONS

CAPACITY MEADOW MUSE PAVILION 15985 BOW BOTTOM TRAIL SE CALGARY, AB

• •

•

•

•

• •

•

CONFETTI 2018

333

334

*

PARKING

70

CATERING

$$$ (>$50)

PRICE

FOR INFORMATION *$ CALL (<$25) $$ ($25 - $50)

CAPACITY

VENUE DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATIONS

Calgary Venues

ABBEYDALE COMMUNITY HALL 821 ABBEYDALE DRIVE NE, CALGARY, AB

abbeydaleca.com

ACCLAIM HOTEL CALGARY AIRPORT 123 FREEPORT BOULEVARD NE, CALGARY, AB

acclaimhotel.ca

80+

AERO SPACE MUSEUM OF CALGARY 4629 MCCALL WAY NE, CALGARY, AB

asmac.ab.ca

180

*

ALEXANDRA CENTRE SOCIETY – INGLEWOOD 922 9TH AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

alexandracentresociety.org

150

*

ALOFT CALGARY 2359 BANFF TRAIL NW CALGARY, AB

aloftcalgaryuniversity.com

100

$$

ART EVOLUTION GALLERY 1235 26 AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

artevolution.com

250

ARTS COMMONS 205 – 8 AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

artscommons.ca

240

*

AUSTRIAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 3112 11 STREET NE CALGARY, AB

austrianclub.ca

300

$$

•

•

BAR C 304 - 17TH AVENUE SW, CALGARY, AB

bar-c.ca

$160.00

$$$

•

•

BARCELONA TAVERN 501 8 AVE SW CALGARY AB

barcelonatavern.com

500

$

•

•

BARLEY MILL 201 BARCLAY PARADE SW CALGARY, AB

barleymillcalgary.com

150

$$

•

•

BEAR’S DEN 254028 BEARSPAW ROAD NW CALGARY, AB

bears-den.ca

*

$$$

•

BEST WESTERN PORT O’CALL HOTEL 1935 MCKNIGHT BOULEVARD NE CALGARY, AB

bwportocallhotel.com

180

*

•

•

•

BEST WESTERN VILLAGE PARK INN 1804 CROWCHILD TRAIL NW CALGARY, AB

villageparkinn.com

200

$$

•

•

•

BLACKFOOT INN 5940 BLACKFOOT TRAIL SE CALGARY, AB

hotelblackfoot.com

200

$$

•

•

•

BLUE DEVIL GOLF CLUB 2300, 194 AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

bluedevilgolf.com

350

$$$

•

•

BOW VALLEY CLUB 250 6TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

bowvalleyclub.com

120

$$$

•

*

BRAESIDE COMMUNITY HALL 11024 BRAESIDE DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

240

BRAGG CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE 23 WHITE AVENUE BRAGG CREEK, AB

braggcreekca.com

300

*

•

CALGARY CANOE CLUB 6449 CROWCHILD TRAIL SW CALGARY, AB

calgarycanoeclub.com

100

*

•

CALGARY ELKS LODGE AND GOLF CLUB 2502 – 6TH STREET NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryelks.com

150

$$

•

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

*

•

• *

•

•

• • •

•

CATERING

*

•

travelodge.ca

*

$$

•

•

•

CALGARY MARRIOTT HOTEL 110 9TH AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

marriott.com

240

$$

•

•

•

CALGARY POLO CLUB, THE HIGHWAY 552 & 306 AVENUE WEST OKOTOKS, AB

calgarypoloclub.com

*

*

•

CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 600 NORTHMOUNT DRIVE NW CALGARY, AB

cambrianheightscommunity.com

150

*

•

CANYON MEADOWS COMMUNITY CENTRE 848 CANTABRIAN DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

cmca.ca

160

*

•

CANYON MEADOWS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 12501 14TH STREET SW CALGARY, AB

canyonmeadowsgolf.com

*

*

•

•

CARMONEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 44001 DUNBOW RD, DE WINTON, AB

carnmoney.com

150

*

•

•

CARSTAIRS GOLF CLUB #2, HIGHWAY 2A NORTH CARSTAIRS, AB

carstairsgolf.com

120

*

•

•

CATCH 100 – 8TH AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

catchrestaurant.ca

*

*

•

•

CEDARBRAE COMMUNITY CENTRE 11024 OAKFIELD DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

350

CENTURY HALL (CALLED APRIL 19 EMAILED APRIL 22) 11 CRANARCH ROAD SE, CALGARY AB

cranston-connect.com

135

CHARBAR 618 CONFLUENCE WAY SE, CALGARY, AB

charbar.ca

150

CHESTERMERE LANDING 109 EAST CHESTERMERE DRIVE CHESTERMERE, AB

chestermerelanding.com

CLARION HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE 2120 16 AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryitalianclub.com

CALGARY MACLEOD TRAIL TRAVELODGE HOTEL 9206 MACLEOD TRAIL SOUTH CALGARY, AB

PARKING

PRICE

ACCOMMODATIONS

CAPACITY 300

CALGARY ITALIAN CLUB 416 1ST AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

*

• *

•

$$$

•

•

*

*

*

•

clarionhotel.com

300

$$

•

•

•

COAST PLAZA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE 1316 33RD STREET NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryplaza.com

900

$$

•

•

•

COCHRANE RANCHEHOUSE 101 RANCHEHOUSE ROAD COCHRANE, AB

cochraneranchehouse.ca

200

COMFORT INN & SUITES UNIVERSITY 2369 BANFF TRAIL NW, CALGARY, AB

comfortinn.com

100

COMMONWEALTH HALL 3961 – 52ND AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

commonwealthcentre.com

COUNTRY HILLS GOLF CLUB 1334 COUNTRY HILLS BOULEVARD NW CALGARY, AB

countryhills.ab.ca

COUNTRY INNS & SUITES BY CARLSON 2481 39TH AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

countryinns.com

*

•

*

•

•

1000

$$

•

•

130

$$$

•

•

CONFETTI 2018

335

CAPACITY

PRICE

CATERING

ACCOMMODATIONS

PARKING

Calgary Venues

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CALGARY AIRPORT 2500 48 AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

courtyardcalgarymarriott.com

200

$$

•

•

•

CRESCENT HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 1101 2ND STREET NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

200

•

CRESTMONT HALL 12400 CRESTMONT BLVD. SW CALGARY, AB

crestmonthall.com

120

•

CROSSROADS MAYLAND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 1803 14TH AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

200

•

CRYSTAL RIDGE GOLF CLUB 9 CRYSTAL GREEN LANE OKOTOKS, AB

crystalridgegolf.com

150

*

•

•

D’ARCY RANCH GOLF CLUB 174 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE OKOTOKS, AB

darcyranchgolf.com

150

$$

•

•

DALHOUSIE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 5432 DALHART ROAD NW CALGARY, AB

dalhousiecalgary.ca

350

*

*

•

DANISH CANADIAN CLUB 727 – 11 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

danishclubcalgary.com

300

$$

•

•

DEANE HOUSE – FORT CALGARY 750 9TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

fortcalgary.com

144

$$

•

•

DEERFOOT INN AND CASINO 11500 35STREET SE CALGARY, AB

deerfootinn.com

350

$$

•

•

•

DELTA BOW VALLEY 209 4 AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

deltahotels.com

200

$$$

•

•

•

DELTA CALGARY AIRPORT 2001 AIRPORT ROAD NE CALGARY, AB

deltahotels.com

200

$$

•

•

•

DELTA CALGARY SOUTH 135 SOUTHLAND DRIVE SE CALGARY, AB

deltahotels.com

250

$$$

•

•

•

DEVONIAN GARDENS 4TH FLR, 317 7TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

calgary.ca

350

*

DOVER COMMUNITY HALL 3133 30 AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

EAGLEQUEST GOLF DOUGLASDALE 7 DOUGLAS WOODS DRIVE SE CALGARY, AB

eaglequestgolf.com

120

*

*

•

EARL GREY GOLF CLUB 6540 – 20TH STREET SW CALGARY, AB

earlgreygolfclub.com

180

$$$

•

•

EDGEMONT COMMUNITY HALL 33 EDGEVALLEY CIRCLE NW CALGARY, AB

edgemont.ab.ca

200

ELBOW SPRINGS GOLF CLUB 240086 LOTT CREEK BOULEVARD CALGARY, AB

elbowsprings.com

160

ERIN WOODS COMMUNITY HALL 83 ERIN PARK DRIVE SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

EXECUTIVE ROYAL INN NORTH CALGARY 2828 23 STREET NE CALGARY, AB

executivehotels.net

VENUE DIRECTORY

336

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

FOR INFORMATION *$ CALL (<$25) $$ ($25 - $50)

$$$ (>$50)

•

*

•

• *

•

•

* 250

• $$

•

•

•

PARKING

ACCOMMODATIONS

CATERING

PRICE

CAPACITY FALCONRIDGE / CASTLERIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 95 FALSHIRE DRIVE NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

275

FESTIVAL HALL 1215 10 AVENUE SE, CALGARY, AB

festivalhallcalgary.com

225

FOREST HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 4909 FOREGO AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

120

•

FOREST LAWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 4020 26 AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

*

•

FORT CALGARY 750 9TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

fortcalgary.com

144

$$

•

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON CALGARY AIRPORT 2875 SUNRIDGE WAY NE CALGARY, AB

fourpointscalgaryairport.ca

232

$$

•

•

•

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON CALGARY WEST 8220 BOWRIDGE CRESCENT NW CALGARY, AB

fourpointscalgarywest.ca

200

$$

•

•

•

GENISIS CENTRE 7555 FALCONRIDGE BLVD NE, CALGARY AB

genesis-centre.ca

1500

$$

•

•

GERRY THOMAS GALLERY 602 11TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

gerrythomasgallery.com

240

*

•

•

GLAMORGAN COMMUNITY CENTRE 4207 41 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

230

GLENCOE CLUB 636 29TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

glencoe.org

300

GLENDALE MEADOWS COMMUNITY CENTRE 2405 GLENMOUNT DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

glendalecommunity.ca

162

GREY EAGLE CASINO 3777 GREY EAGLE DRIVE SW, CALGARY AB

greyeagleresortandcasino.ca

350

$$

•

HEATHER GLEN GOLF COURSE 234024 RANGE ROAD 285 CALGARY, AB

heatherglengolf.com

163

*

•

•

HERITAGE POINTE GOLF CLUB 1 HERITAGE POINT DRIVE RR 1 DEWINTON, AB

heritagepointe.com

128

$$$

•

•

HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY HALL 3716 2 STREET NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

163

•

HIGHWOOD COMMUNITY HALL 16 HARLOW AVENUE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

150

•

HILLHURST SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY HALL 1320 5 AVENUE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

300

•

HILTON GARDEN INN CALGARY AIRPORT 2335 PEGASUS ROAD NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryairport.gardeninn.com

72

$$

•

•

•

HOLIDAY INN CALGARY AIRPORT 1250 MCKINNON DRIVE NE CALGARY, AB

holiday-inn.com/calgary-apt

60

$$

•

•

•

HOLIDAY INN CALGARY MACLEOD TRAIL SOUTH 4206 MACLEOD TRAIL S CALGARY, AB

hihotelcalgary.ca

300

$$

•

•

•

•

•

• $$$

•

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•

CONFETTI 2018

337

CAPACITY

PRICE

CATERING

ACCOMMODATIONS

PARKING

Calgary Venues

HOTEL ALMA 169 UNIVERSITY GATE NW CALGARY, AB

ucalgary.ca/mse

224

$$

•

•

•

HOTEL ARTS KENSINGTON ( FORMER RIVERSIDE INN) 1126 MEMORIAL DR NW, CALGARY, AB

kensingtonriversideinn.com

100

$$$

•

•

•

HOTEL LE GERMAIN 899 CENTRE STREET SW CALGARY, AB

legermainhotels.com/calgary

40

HUNTINGTON HILLS COMMUNITY HALL 520 78 AVENUE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

250

HYATT REGENCY CALGARY 700 CENTRE STREET SE CALGARY, AB

calgary.hyatt.com

*

$$$

•

INGLEWOOD GOLF & CURLING CLUB 19 GOSLING WAY SE CALGARY, AB

inglewoodgolfclub.ca

*

*

•

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL OF CALGARY 220 4TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

internationalhotel.ca

110

$$

•

KINGLAND COMMUNITY HALL 505 78 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

kingslandcommunity.ca

100

LA DOLCE VITA RISTORANTE 916 1 STREET NE CALGARY, AB

ldvpizzabar.com

130

*

•

•

THE LAKEHOUSE 747 LAKE BONAVISTA DRIVE SE CALGARY, AB

lakehousecalgary.com

250

$$$

•

•

LAKE SUNDANCE MIDSUN COMMUNITY HALL 50 MIDPARK RISE SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

1000

LAKESIDE GREENS GOLF CLUB 555 LAKESIDE GREENS DRIVE CHESTERMERE, AB

lakesidegreens.com

200

*

•

•

LE VILLA RESTAURANT WEST 1851 SIROCCO DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

levilla.ca

*

$$

•

•

THE LINKS OF GLENEAGLES 100 GLENEAGLES DRIVE COCHRANE, AB

gleneaglesgolf.com

250

$$$

•

•

LOUGHEED HOUSE 707 13TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

lougheedhouse.com

120

$$$

•

•

LYNX RIDGE GOLF CLUB 8 LYNX RIDGE BOULEVARD NW CALGARY, AB

lynxridge.com/

220

*

•

•

MACEWAN CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTRE, U OF C 402 COLLEGIATE BLVD NW CALGARY, AB

macewancentre.com

500

$$$

•

•

MARDA LOOP COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 3130 16TH STREET SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

290

*

MARLBOROUGH PARK COMMUNITY HALL 6021 MADIGAN DRIVE NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

*

•

MCKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY HALL 16198 MCKENZIE LAKE WAY SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

275

•

MCKENZIE MEADOWS GOLF CLUB 17215 MCKENZIE MEADOWS DRIVE SE CALGARY, AB

mckenziemeadows.com

50

VENUE DIRECTORY

338

CONFETTIMAGAZINE.CA

FOR INFORMATION *$ CALL (<$25) $$ ($25 - $50)

$$$ (>$50)

• •

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•

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•

*

•

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PARKING

ACCOMMODATIONS

CATERING

PRICE

CAPACITY MEADOWLAND PARK COMMUNITY HALL 623 58 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

*

METROPOLITAN CENTRE 333 4 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

metcentre.com

350

$$$

•

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METROPOLITAN GRILL 317 7 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

themet.ca

*

*

•

•

MONTEREY PARK COMMUNITY HALL 2707 CATALINA BOULEVARD NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

300

MURIETTA’S BAR AND GRILL 808 1 STREET SW CALGARY, AB

murrietas.ca

100

$$

•

•

NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE 850 4 STREET SE CALGARY, AB

studiobell.ca

NATIONAL WESTHILLS 180 STEWART GREEN SW CALGARY, AB

ntnl.ca/national-westhills/home-ntnlwest

280

$$

•

•

NOTABLE ~ THE RESTAURANT 4611 BOWNESS RD NW CALGARY, AB

notabletherestaurant.ca

50

$$$

•

•

OAKRIDGE COMMUNITY HALL 9504 OAKFIELD DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

200

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OSTERIA DE MEDICI 201 10TH STREET NW CALGARY, AB

osteria.ca

200

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PARKHILL STANLEY PARK COMMUNITY HALL 4013 STANLEY ROAD SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

180

PARKLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 505 PARKVALLEY ROAD SE CALGARY, AB

parklandcommunityassociation.org

100

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PASU FARMS BOX 656 CARSTAIRS, AB

pasu.com

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PINEBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 166 PINEBROOK WAY SW CALGARY, AB

pinebrookgolfclub.com

230

$$

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PINERIDGE COMMUNITY HALL 6024 RUNDLEHORN DRIVE NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

300

POLISH CANADIAN CLUB 3015 15 ST STREET NE, CALGARY, AB

dompolski.ca

400

$$

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Q HAUTE CUISINE 100 LACAILLE PLACE SW UPPER LEVEL CALGARY, AB

qhautecuisine.com

130

$$$

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RALPH KLEIN PARK 12350 84 ST SE CALGARY, AB

calgary.ca

RAMADA HOTEL DOWNTOWN CALGARY 708 8 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

ramadacalgary.com

200

$$

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RAMSAY COMMUNITY HALL 1136 8 STREET SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

125

READER’S GARDEN CAFÉ (START HERE) 311 25 AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

readersgardencafe.ca

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339

340

RED & WHITE CLUB 1833 CROWCHILD TRAIL NW CALGARY, AB

ucalgary.ca/mse

520

$$

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RIVER CAFÉ 25 PRINCE’S ISLAND PARK CALGARY, AB

river-cafe.com

150

$$$

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RIVERBEND COMMUNITY HALL 19 RIVERVALLEY DRIVE SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

180

ROSE AND CROWN PUB 1503 4TH STREET SW CALGARY, AB

roseandcrowncalgary.ca

390

ROSEMOUNT COMMUNITY HALL 2807 10 STREET NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

120

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RUNDLE COMMUNITY HALL 2409 50 STREET NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

225

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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 294, 115 9TH AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

ruthschrisalberta.ca

SADDLE RIDGE COMMUNITY HALL 7555 FALCONRIDGE BLVD NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

650

SANDMAN HOTEL – CALGARY CITY CENTRE 888 7TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

sandmanhotels.ca

90

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SANDMAN HOTEL – CALGARY SOUTH 8001 11 STREET SE CALGARY, AB

sandmanhotels.ca

50

$$

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SANDMAN HOTEL CALGARY AIRPORT 25 HOPEWELL WAY NW CALGARY, AB

sandmanhotels.ca

100

$$

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SASKATOON FARM 80181 338 AVENUE EAST DEWINTON, AB

saskatoonfarm.com

120

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SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE 739 20 AVENUE NW CALGARY, AB

scancentre.ca

200

SCARBORO COMMUNITY HALL 1727 14TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

100

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SCENIC ACRES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 8825 SCURFIELD DRIVE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

125

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SHAGANAPPI COMMUNITY HALL 2516 14 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

60

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SHERATON CAVALIER 2620 32ND AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

sheratoncavaliercalgary.com

300

$$$

SILVER SPRINGS COMMUNITY HALL 5720 SILER RIDGE DRIVE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

212

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SILVER SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1600 VARSITY ESTATES DRIVE NW CALGARY, AB

silverspringsgolfclub.com

300

$$$

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SILVER WILLOW GOLF & SPORTING CLUB RANGE ROAD 20 CARSTAIRS, MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, AB

silverwillow.ca

60

$$

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SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY HALL 11 SACKVILLE DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

130

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springbanklinks.com

200

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SPRUCE MEADOWS 18011 SPRUCE MEADOWS WAY SW CALGARY, AB

sprucemeadows.com

420

$$

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ST. ANDREWS HEIGHTS COMMUNITY HALL 2504 1 AVENUE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

90

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ST. VLADIMIR’S UKRAINIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 404 MEREDITH ROAD NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

150

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STRATHCONA CHRISTIE ASPEN COMMUNITY CENTRE 277 STRATHCONA DRIVE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

250

$

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STRATHMORE GOLF CLUB 80 WHEATLAND TRAIL STRATHMORE, AB

strathmoregolfclub.com

150

$$

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SUNDRE GOLF CLUB 5154 HIGHWAY 27, SUNDRE, AB

sundregolf.com

150

$$

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SYMONS VALLEY RANCH 14555 SYMONS VALLEY ROAD NW , CALGARY AB

symonsvalleyranch.com

220

$$

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TEATRO 200 8TH AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

teatro.ca

200

$$$

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TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE 120 9TH AVENUE SE CALGARY, AB

calgary-convention.com

2340

$$$

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TEMPLE COMMUNITY HALL 167 TEMPLEGREEN ROAD NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

250

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THE CALGARY SHRINE CENTRE 5225 101 ST NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryshrinecentre.com

250

$$

THE MAGNOLIA 5075 FALCONRIDGE BLVD. N.E., UNIT 900, CALGARY, AB

themagnolia.ca

550

$$

THE TRAVELODGE ALL LOCATIONS

travelodge.ca

THEATRE JUNCTION GRAND 608 1ST STREET SW, CALGARY AB

theatrejunction.com

200

$$$

THORNCLIFFE GREENVIEW COMMUNITY HALL 5600 CENTRE STREET NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

800

*

TRIWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 2244 CHICOUTIMI DRIVE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

180

$$

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TURNER VALLEY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 700 IMPERIAL DRIVE TURNER VALLEY, AB

turnervalleygolf.com

120

$

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TUXEDO COMMUNITY HALL 202 29 AVENUE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

135

*

VALLEY RIDGE GOLF CLUB 11618 VALLEY RIDGE PARK NW CALGARY, AB

valleyridgegolf.com

200

$$

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VARSITY COMMUNITY HALL 4303 VARSITY DRIVE NW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

250

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CAPACITY SPRINGBANK LINKS GOLF COURSE 125 HACKAMORE TRAIL CALGARY, AB

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341

342

WEBSTER GALLERIES INC. 812 11TH AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

webstergalleries.com

120

*

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WESTGATE COMMUNITY HALL 4943 8 AVENUE SW CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

150

*

WHITEHORN COMMUNITY HALL 228 WHITEHORN ROAD NE CALGARY, AB

whitehorncommunity.com

180

WILD WILD WEST EVENT CENTRE 67 COMMERCIAL COURT CALGARY, AB

wildwildwestcalgary.com

250

WILLOW LANE BARN RANGE ROAD 290, MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, OLDS AB

willowlanebarn.com

200

WILLOW PARK COMMUNITY HALL 680 ACADIA DRIVE SE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

150

WILLOW PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 639 WILLOW PARK DRIVE SE CALGARY, AB

willowparkgolf.com

140

$$

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WINGATE BY WYNDHAM CALGARY 400 MIDPARK WAY SE CALGARY, AB

wingatebywyndhamcalgary.com

60

$$

•

WINSTON HEIGHTS MOUNTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL 520 27 AVENUE NE CALGARY, AB

calgaryarea.com

120

WINTERGREEN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4 KM WEST & NORTH OF BRAGG CREEK, AB

wintergreengolf.com

150

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WOODSIDE GOLF COURSE 525 WOODSIDE DRIVE AIRDRIE, AB

woodsidegc.com

150

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B.C. & Rockies Venues

99

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•

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creeksidevilla.ca/

70

$$$

•

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•

DEER LODGE 109 LAKE LOUISE DRIVE, BANFF, AB

crmr.com/deer/weddings/

120

$$

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EMERALD LAKE LODGE 1 EMERALD LAKE DRIVE, FIELD, BC

crmr.com/buffalo/weddings

150

$$$

•

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THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL 405 SPRAY AVENUE, BANFF AB

fairmont.com/BanffSprings

800

$$$

•

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THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE 111 LAKE LOUISE DRIVE, LAKE LOUISE, AB

fairmont.com/lake-louise

600

$$$

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THE FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE 1 OLD LODGE ROAD, JASPER, AB

fairmont.com/jasper

500

$$$

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A BEAR & BISON CANADIAN COUNTRY INN 705 BENCHLANDS TRAIL, CANMORE, AB

bearand bisoninn.com

*

$$

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BANFF ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORT 1025 BANFF AVE, BANFF, AB

rockymountainresort.com

140

$$

•

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BEAVERFOOT LODGE & RESORT 4220 BEAVERFOOT RD, GOLDEN, BC

beaverfootlodge.com

*

$$

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BOUNDARY RANCH 2 GUINN’S ROAD, KANANASKIS, AB

boundaryranch.com

150

$$

•

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CAMP CHIEF HECTOR CAMP CHIEF HECTOR YMCA,, EXSHAW, AB

ymcacalgary.org

300

$$

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CANMORE GOLF AND CURLING CLUB 2000 8TH AVENUE CANMORE, AB

canmoregolf.net

120

$$$

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CASTLE MOUNTAIN RESORT PINCHER CREEK, AB

skicastle.ca

350

$$

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CHERRY CREEK ESTATE 8285 OLSEN ROAD KIMBERLEY, BC

cherrycreek.ca

400

$$

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COPPER POINT RESORT 760 COOPER ROAD INVERMERE, BC

copperpointresort.com

180

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CORNERSTONE THEATRE 125 KANANASKIS WAY, CANMORE, AB

atthecorner.ca

200

$$

•

DELTA LODGE- KANANASKIS 1 CENTENNIAL DRIVE KANANASKIS VILLAGE, AB

marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyckv-delta-hotels-kananaskis-lodge/

450

*

ELK VIEW LODGE 3934 COKATO RD, FERNIE, BC

elkviewlodge.com

120

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FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT 5225 FAIRMONT RESORT RD, FHS, BC

fairmonthotsprings.com/weddings-at-fairmont-hot-springs-resort/

200

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BUFFALO MOUNTAIN LODGE 700 TUNNEL MOUNTAIN DRIVE, BANFF, AB

crmr.com/buffalo/weddings

CLICQUE HOTELS AND RESORTS 206, 1001 6 AVE, CANMORE, AB

clique.ca

CREEKSIDE VILLA 709 BENCHLANDS TRAIL, CANMORE, AB

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FURRY CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 150 COUNTRY CLUB RD, FURRY CREEK, BC

golfbc.com

150

$$

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GRANDE ROCKIES RESORT 901 MOUNTAIN ST, CANMORE, AB

granderockies.com

120

$$

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GROUSE MOUNTAIN 6400 NANCY GREENE WAY, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC

grousemountain.com

500

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HEATHER MOUNTAIN LODGE 5400 TRANS-CANADA HWY, GOLDEN, BC

heathermountainlodge.com

70

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ISLAND LAKE LODGE 602A 2ND AVE, FERNIE, BC

islandlakelodge.com

100

$$

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JOHN MS LECKY UBC BOATHOUSE 7277 RIVER RD, RICHMOND, BC

ubcboathouse.com

100

$$

KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT 1500 KICKING HORSE TRAIL, GOLDEN, BC

KickingHorseResort.com

200

$$

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KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT 301 N STAR BLVD, KIMBERLEY, BC

skikimberley.com/groups/weddings-at-kimberley-alpine-resort/

400

$$

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PRESTIGE HARBOURFRONT RESORT SALMON ARM 251 HARBOURFRONT DRIVE NE, SALMON ARM, BC

prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/salmon-arm/weddings/

500

$$

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PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT NELSON 701 LAKESIDE DRIVE NELSON, BC

prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/nelson-lakeside-resort/ weddings/

400

$$

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PRESTIGE OCEANFRONT RESORT SOOKE 6929 WEST COAST ROAD SOOKW, BC

prestigehotelsandresorts.com/locations/sooke/weddings/

400

$$

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PRIDDIS GREENS 1 PRIDDIS GREENS DRIVE PRIDDIS, AB

priddisgreens.com

250

$$

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REDWOOD MEADOWS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 100 #2 TSUU T’INA DRIVE REDWOOD MEADOWS, AB

redwoodmeadows.com

150

$$

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REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORT 2950 CAMOZZI RD, REVELSTOKE, BC

revelstokemountainresort.com/resort/weddings-events

350

$$

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RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL 300 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, BANFF, AB

rimrockresort.com

*

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•

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SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT 123 SHORTT ST, SILVER STAR MOUNTAIN, BC

skisilverstar.com

SILVERTIP RESORT 2000 SILVERTIP TRAIL CANMORE, AB

silvertipresort.com

250

$$$

•

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THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL 2950 CAMOZZI RD, REVELSTOKE, BC

suttonplace.com

350

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THE WICKANINNISH INN 500 OSPREY LN, TOFINO, BC

wickinn.com

75

$$

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•

WINSTON LODGE 1593 CACHE CLOSE, GOLDEN, BC

winstonlodge.com

*

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300

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centralsocialhall.com

310

$$

•

CHATEAU LACOMBE HOTEL 10111 BELLAMY HILL, EDMONTON, AB

chateaulacombe.com

1000

$$$

•

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CHATEAU LOUIS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 11727 KINGSWAY NW, EDMONTON, AB

chateaulouis.com

400

$$$

•

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CHATEAU NOVA HOTEL YELLOWHEAD 13920 YELLOWHEAD TRAIL EDMONTON, AB

novahotels.ca

350

$$$

•

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CHOP EDMONTON WEST 17635 STONY PLAIN RD EDMONTON, AB

chop.ca

300

$$

•

COAST EDMONTON PLAZA HOTEL 10155 105 ST NW EDMONTON, AB

coasthotels.com

450

$$

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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT EDMONTON WEST 10011 184 STREET NW EDMONTON, AB

marriott.com

300

$$

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COURTYARD EDMONTON DOWNTOWN 1 THORTON CT NW EDMONTON, AB

marriott.com

100

$$

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DELTA EDMONTON CENTRE SUITE HOTEL 10222 102 STREET EDMONTON, AB

marriott.com

340

$$

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DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDEN 51227 AB-60, PARKLAND COUNTY, AB T7Y 1C5

botanicgarden.uablerta.ca

250

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DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON HOTEL WEST EDMONTON 16615 109TH AVENUE NW, EDMONTON, AB

doubletree3.hilton.com

550

$$$

•

EDMONTON COUNTRY CLUB 6201 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, EDMONTON, AB

edmontoncountryclub.com

220

$$$

•

EM-TE TOWN 75064 TWP 454 ALDER FLATS ALDER FLATS, AB

emtetown.com

250

$$

•

ERNEST'S DINING ROOM AT NAIT 11762 106 ST NW EDMONTON, AB

nait.ca

100

$

•

FAIRMONT HOTEL MACDONALD 10065 100TH STREET, EDMONTON, AB

fairmont.com

350

$$$

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FANTASYLAND HOTEL 17700 87 AVE NW, EDMONTON, AB

fantasylandhotel.com/

600

$$$

•

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FORT EDMONTON PARK 7000 143 ST, EDMONTON, AB

fortedmontonpark.ca

5000

$$

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FOUNDRY ROOM 10528 - 108 STREET EDMONTON, AB

foundryroom.com

100

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FRINGE THEATRE 10330 84 AVE NW, EDMONTON, AB

fringetheatre.ca

315

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ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA 2 SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SQUARE, EDMONTON, AB

youraga.ca

BEST WESTERN WESTWOOD INN 18035 STONY PLAIN ROAD EDMONTON, AB

https://bestwestern.com

CENTRAL SOCIAL HALL 10909 JASPER AVENUE 100 EDMONTON, AB

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345

346

CATERING

$$$ (>$50)

GERMAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 8310 ROPER RD NW EDMONTON, AB

gcca.ca

400

$$$

GLENDALE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 12410 199 ST, EDMONTON, AB

theglendale.com

250

$$$

•

HILTON GARDEN INN WEST EDMONTON 17610 STONY PLAIN ROAD NORTHWEST

hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

250

$$$

•

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HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE CENTRE EDMONTON SOUTH 4485 GATEWAY BLVD. EDMONTON, AB

holidayinn.com

300

$$$

•

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•

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DOWNTOWN 10010 104 ST EDMONTON, AB

hiexdowntown.com

250

$$$

•

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HUNTERS GREEN GOLF CLUB 24427 TOWNSHIP ROAD 542 STURGEON COUNTY, EDMONTON, AB

huntersgreen.ca

300

$$$

•

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LA CITE FRANCOPHONE 8627 91 ST, EDMONTON, AB

lacitefranco.ca

250

$$

•

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LABYRINTH LAKE LODGE LABYRINTH LAKE, WETASKIWIN COUNTRY NO. 10

lablakelodge.com

50

$$

LATITUDE 53 10242-106 STREET EDMONTON, AB

latitude53.org

150

*

MATRIX HOTEL 10640 100 AVENUE, EDMONTON, AB

matrixedmonton.com

250

$$$

•

MIRAGE BANQUET 8170 50 ST NW #360, EDMONTON, AB

mirageedmonton.ca

400

$$

•

MOONLIGHT BAY CENTRE 53102 RR 40, 1204, WABAMUN, ALBERTA

moonlightbaycentre.org

100

$$

OLD TIMERS CABIN 9430 99 ST NW, EDMONTON, AB

oldtimerscabin.net

250

*

POLISH HALL 10960 104 STREET NW, EDMONTON, AB

polishhall.ca

650

$$

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PUTTING HORSE RANCH 53312 RANGE ROAD 272 SPRUCE GROVE AB

puttinghorseranch.com

500

$$

•

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RADISSON HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER 4520 76 AVENUE EDMONTON, AB

radisson.com

450

$$

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RADISSON HOTEL EDMONTON SOUTH 4440 GATEWAY BLVD NW EDMONTON, AB

https://radisson.com

1200

$$

•

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RAMADA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE 11834 KINGSWAY AVENUE EDMONTON, AB

ramadaedmonton.com

700

$$

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RAVEN CREST GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 251 153 AVENUE NW EDMONTON, AB

countryclubtour.com

180

$$$

•

RENAISSANCE EDMONTON AIRPORT HOTEL 4236 36 ST EAST, EDMONTON, AB

marriot.com

550

$$

•

ROYAL GLENORA CLUB 11160 RIVER VALLEY ROAD EDMONTON, AB

royalglenora.com

200

$$$

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mayfair.ca

180

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SANTA MARIA GORETTI CENTRE 11050 90 ST NW, EDMONTON, AB

santamariagoretticentre.com

400

$$

•

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SAWMILL BANQUET AND CATERING CENTRE 3840 76 AVE NW EDMONTON, AB

sawmillbanquets.com

400

$$

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SAWRIDGE INN EDMONTON SOUTH 4235 GATEWAY BLVD N. NW, EDMONTON, AB

sawridgeedmonton.com

200

$$

•

SHAW CONFERENCE CENTER 9797 JASPER AVENUE NORTHWEST EDMONTON, AB

shawconferencecentre.com

6000

$$

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SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY HALL 1880-37TH STREET NW EDMONTON, AB

southwoodcl.ca

200

$

ST. MICHAELS HERITAGE HALL 7406 139 AVE NW, EDMONTON, AB

smhg.ca/heritagehall

300

$

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TELUS FIELD 10233 96 AVE, EDMONTON, AB

capsbaseball.ca

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THE CELTIC HALL 10104 32 AVE NW, EDMONTON, AB

celtichall.ca

275

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THE CITADEL THEATRE 9828 101A AVE EDMONTON, AB

citadeltheatre.com

300

*

THE EXECUTIVE ROYAL INN 10010 178 ST NW EDMONTON, AB

executiveweddings.net

240

$$

•

THE LODGE SNOW VALLEY 13204 RAINBOW VALLEY RD NW, EDMONTON, AB

thelodgeatsnowvalley.ca

200

$$

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THE MAJESTIC PALACE 12340 FORT RD NW EDMONTON, AB

themajesticpalace.com

450

$$

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THE MUTTART CONSERVATORY 9626 96A STREET, EDMONTON, AB

edmonton.ca/attractions_events

50

$$

THE OASIS CENTRE 10930 177 STREET EDMONTON, AB

oasiscentre.com

350

$$

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THE PALACE BANQUET & WEDDING FACILITY 3223 PARSONS RD NW, EDMONTON, AB

thepalacebanquet.com

350

$$

•

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THE QUARRY 945 167 AVE NE, EDMONTON, AB

thequarryedmonton.com

285

$$$

•

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U OF A FACILITY CLUB 11435 SASKATCHEWAN DRIVE, EDMONTON, AB

uofafacultyclub.ca

200

$$

•

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UNION BANK INN 10053 JASPER AVENUE, EDMONTON, AB

unionbankinn.com

150

$$$

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WINSPEAR CENTRE 4 SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SQUARE, EDMONTON, AB

winsoearcentre.com

250

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WOODVALE 4540 50 ST EDMONTON, AB

woodvalefacility.ca

400

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YELLOW HEAD BREWERY 10229 105 ST, EDMONTON, AB

yellowheadevents.com

100

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PARKING

PRICE

ACCOMMODATIONS

CAPACITY ROYAL MAYFAIR GOLF CLUB 9450 GROAT ROAD EDMONTON, AB

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MAGAZINE DIRECTORY

Associations & Directories Calgary Bridal Alliance

calgarybridalalliance.com

Event Core

event-core.ca

Tourism Golden

tourismgolden.com

Catering

Beauty & Health

greateventscatering.ca

Oliver & Bonacini Catering

oliverbonacinievents.com

christinapolischukmua.com

Glamaway Beauty

glamaway.ca

Hammer Headz Salon

hammerheadzsalon.com

Michelle Suffolk-Walsh Hair & Makeup Artist

michellesuffolkwalsh.ca

Bella Linens

bellalinens.ca

Mountain Beauties

mountainbeauties.com

Calgary Party 50

calgaryparty50.ca

Trena Laine Makeup Artist

trenalaine.com

Decor & More Inc.

decorandmore.com

Great Events Rentals

greateventsrentals.ca

Modern LUXE Rentals

modernrentals.ca

Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals

orangetrunk.ca

Red Events Design & Decor

redevents.com

Special Event Rentals Banff

banff.specialeventrentals.com

Special Event Rentals Calgary

calgary.specialeventrentals.com

Special Event Rentals Edmonton

edmonton.specialeventrentals. com

Bridal Shows Bridal Expo Calgary

bridalexpo.ca

The Wedding Fair Calgary

theweddingfair.ca

The Wedding Fair Edmonton

theweddingfair.ca

Cakes

348

Great Events Catering

Christina Polischuk Makeup

Decor & Rentals

Bake My Day

bakemydaycalgary.com

SWIRL Custom Cakes & Desserts

swirlcakes.ca

Whippt Desserts & Catering

whippt.ca

Destination

Yvonnes Delightful Cakes

yvonnesdelightfulcakes.com

Aisle Travel

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aisletravel.com

Entertainment Famous Players Band

famousplayersband.com

HI Tech Productions

hitechproductions.ca

One Nite Band

oneniteband.com

Pez Productions

pezproductions.ca

PM Gigs

pmgigs.com

Fashion - for the Ladies Blush & Raven Bridal Boutique

blushandraven.com

Durand Bridal

durandbridal.com

JEWELLERY

Pink Spot Studios

pinkspotstudios.com

Joanna Bisley Designs

joannabisleydesigns.com

Maxime's

maximes.ca

Fashion - for the Men Ed Williams Mens Wear

ewmw.ca

Lighting

Eli Custom

elicustom.com

HI Tech Productions

hitechproductions.ca

Stardust Event Group

stardusteventgroup.com

Flowers Cory Christopher

corychristopher.ca

Lingerie

Deer Valley Florist

deervalleyflorist.com

Knickers 'N Lace

Fall for Florals

fallforflorals.com

Flower Artistry

flowerartistry.ca

Officiants

Flowers by Janie

flowersbyjanie.com

Jacqueline Hoare

lifecelebrant.ca

Occasional Bloom

occasionalbloom.com

Weddings by Tamara Jones

weddingsbytamara.com

knickersnlace.net

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Photography 6:8 Photography

68photography.com

Alan Maudie Photography

alanmaudie.com

Bliss Photographic

www.photobliss.com

Burnett Photography

shirleenburnett.com

Christy D. Swanberg Photography

cdsweddings.com

Corrina Walker Photography

corrinawalker.com

Edward Ross Photography

edwardrossphotography.com

Gingersnap Photography

gingersnapphotography.ca

Grey Lily Photography

greylilyphotography.com

Kelly Szott Photography

kellyszott.com

Kristi Sneddon Photographer

ksphotographer.com

Loree Photography

loreephotography.com

Orange Girl Photographs

orangegirl.com

Ross Dance Photography

rossdancephotography.com

Terence Law Photography

tlawphotography.ca

Yueko Image

yuekoimage.com

Planning & Design

350

Stationery Pink Umbrella Designs

pinkumbrelladesigns.com

The Social Page

thesocialpage.ca

Transportation Ambassador Limousine Service

thecheckergroup.com

Highland VIP Group

highlandvip.com

Unique Ideas PAL Insurance Brokers Canada

palcanada.com

Picture This Digital Inc

picturethisdigital.com

Boutiq Weddings & Events

boutiqweddings.com

Cory Christopher

corychristopher.ca

Creative Weddings Planning

creativeweddings.ca

Venues

Emerson & Co. Weddings

emersonandco.ca

Calgary Shrine Centre

calgaryshrinecentre.com

Eventful Planning

eventfulplanning.ca

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

bvrrestaurant.com

Everlasting Impressions

wedding-planner-calgary.ca

Calgary Stampede

calgarystampede.com

Lynn Fletcher Weddings

lynnfletcherweddings.com

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts

crmr.com

Megan Sawchuk Weddings

megansawchukweddings.ca

Carriage House Inn

carriagehouse.net

Mountainscape Weddings

mountainscapeweddings.ca

Cherry Creek Estate

cherrycreek.ca

Pop Up Weddings

popupweddingscalgary.com

Concorde Group

concordegroup.ca

Postcard Weddings

postcardweddings.com

Fairmont Banff Springs

fairmont.com/banff-springs

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Venues - continued Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

fairmont.com/lake-louise

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

fairmont.com/jasper

Fernie Alpine Resort

skifernie.com

Venues - continued

Hotel Arts

hotelarts.ca

Spruce Meadows

sprucemeadows.com

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

kickinghorseresort.com

The Calgary Zoo

calgaryzoo.com

Meadow Muse Pavilion

meadowmuse.ca

The Deane House

deanehouse.com

Oliver & Bonachini Catering

oliverbonacinievents.com

The Norland Historic Estate

thenorland.com

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

skircr.com

The Westin Calgary

westincalgary.com

River CafĂŠ

riverweddings.ca

Rodneys Oyster House

rodneysoysterhouse.com

Videography

Rouge Restaurant

rougecalgary.com

Castano Media

castanomedia.com

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