Nicole and Brendan wanted their winter wedding to feel warm, comfortable and intimate for their 160 guests. The rustic log walls and gorgeous stone fireplace at The Old Timers Cabin created a perfectly cozy atmosphere—a good thing since their wedding happened to be on the coldest day in 30 years! Read more

The couple wanted a wintry fairytale wedding, and since Vince is from New Zealand they wanted to showcase the stunning Rocky Mountains for their overseas guests. They also incorporated their favourite things into the wedding: hundreds of candles cast an enchanting glow over their outdoor evening ceremony and elegant reception; a few of Vince’s groomsmen performed a traditional haka dance; and the bride and groom got unity tattoos during the reception. Read more

After the church ceremony, the newlyweds made a stylish grand entrance wearing matching leather jackets. Eight weeks of dance lessons definitely paid off—guests cheered at their flawless first dance while sipping signature cocktails. Read more

Jillian and Jason wanted their wedding to feel like a getaway while still being close enough for most guests to be able to attend, and the Jasper Park Lodge provided a beautiful mountain backdrop. Read more

The couple wanted a rustic venue that would double as both a ceremony site and reception space. The Whitewood Barn checked those boxes and also included some special extras such as an onsite photo booth, bridal suite, a gorgeous patio area for cocktail hour, and 40 acres of treed land for stunning photos. Read more

They had spent many weekends hiking and snowboarding in the area, so the mountain backdrop was both stunning and sentimental.  They included some special touches in their outdoor ceremony for their family, such as surprising their parents and Alison’s grandmother with a Scottish bagpiper. Read more

Holding a private outdoor ceremony was at the top of Kim’s must-have list, largely to enjoy as much precious Alberta summer sunshine as possible. Mother Nature had other ideas, as it rained sporadically in the 90 minutes before the ceremony. Read more

Arianna wanted a Fairmont Hotel Macdonald wedding since she was a little girl and the grand Empire Ballroom perfectly embodied their vision. They incorporated books into the décor, their escort cards looked like library return slips, and the ringbearers carried their rings down the aisle in a book. After their church ceremony the bride and groom rode off in a 1926 Model A Ford. Read more

The couple were married in the beautiful synagogue that Jesse grew up attending and incorporated family heirlooms into traditional Jewish ceremonies to honour loved ones who have passed on.  Read more

Aleksa and Tyler wanted a big, bright and airy venue that also felt intimate for the reception. They had spent a lot of time together at the Enjoy Centre while dating and loved the large trees and natural light in the Moonflower Room. The space also allowed for many personalized touches to reflect the couple and their families. Read more

As both Ghalia and Whayal lost a parent growing up, their wedding symbolized that they—with their families’ support—were ready to move forward with their lives. On their first New Year’s Day as a married couple, they will open their “wish jar” and read the notes they made of all the wonderful memories over the last year. Read more

Madeline and Jordan wanted the convenience of having their ceremony and reception at the same location. They immediately fell in love with the rustic beauty of The Lake House and chose to keep the décor simple and elegant to reflect their style and let the venue shine. Read more

Tim and Kailee have large families, live in Edmonton’s River Valley, and wanted to include their Golden Retriever puppy, Bean, on their big day. Hosting their wedding at the dog-friendly Fairmont Hotel MacDonald was an obvious choice. Read more

The quirky couple wanted an unconventional wedding filled with their favourite people enjoying their favourite food. Just minutes before Colleen walked herself down the aisle at the Rundleview Parkette, the sun broke through to clear away the rain and hail. Read more

Jamie had always wanted to get married at her family’s lakeside property, and the couple loved that it felt like a destination wedding but was still convenient for guests. Right after their vows the bride and groom paddled their canoe to share a peaceful moment together on the calm waters. Read more

Brad and Tatiana wanted their reception venue to hold significance for them but also wanted a unique experience for their guests. The Hangar Museum of Flight was the perfect choice; not only was it visually engaging and reflected their backgrounds in aviation, they had also visited the museum on Brad’s first trip to Calgary to meet Tatiana’s family. Read more