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

Despite hosting a winter wedding in downtown Calgary, Bailey and Seth wanted to incorporate the outdoors into their décor. They chose the Hudson Loft because it was a blank slate—albeit with huge windows, high ceilings, and tons of space. Their florist created an enchanted garden with lush greens and dramatic blooms that blew Bailey away—no small feat as she herself is a florist! Read more

Lindsay and Tommy's sights were set on a winter wedding in Banff and they wanted a venue that could accommodate the ceremony, reception and their guests. They imagined sparkling white snow falling during their nuptials, and their dream came true just moments before the ceremony. “It felt like we were in a snow globe!” Read more

Since Sara grew up in Canmore and they had shared so many special moments in the Rockies, the couple wanted to have a mountain wedding that would also feel like a mini-vacation for their guests. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise combined incredible food and service with a picturesque winter landscape. Read more

Sacha and Colin were immediately sold on the gorgeous lake views, beautiful interior, and incredible food at The Lake House. “It was the perfect blend of rustic elegance.” They describe their wedding as a day of pure joy that set them up beautifully for their life together as husband and wife, and they hope to grow their family. Read more

The couple chose a destination wedding in Mexico so they could spend a full week with their favourite people in a place that was very dear to them. They had been to another wedding at a Dreams Resort and knew their guests would have an incredible experience, and they also brought in some Edmonton vendors to support local businesses at home. Read more