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A Pretty Modern Wedding in Calgary, Alberta

Posted February 3rd, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | No Comments

Jana Towler and Kevin Nicholson, October 1, 2011, Calgary, Alberta.

Photography courtesy Just Married Photography, (justmarriedphotography.com).

Vendors

Ceremony location: K nox United Church
Reception location: Canada Olympic Park
Dress: S2 Bride
Hair and makeup: Pure Form Salon Studio
Music: High Fidelity Entertainment
Groom’s tux: Derks Formals
Bridal party attire: Sonia’s Bridal Studio, Ties by Handmade by Emy
Cake: Cakeworks
Favours: Kat’s Krafts
Flowers: Modern Petals
Stationery: Maple Mountain Designs

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A Vintage Wedding On The Lake in Waterton Park, Alberta

Posted January 4th, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | 2 Comments

Emily Devereaux and Dustin Devereaux, August 12, 2011, Waterton Park, Alberta.

Photography courtesy David of Rowan Jane Photography, (rowanjane.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Waterton Shoreline Cruise Company
Reception location: Waterton Community Hall
Dress: Nicole Miller from Evalina Couture
Hair and makeup: Evolutions Spa & Salon (codiek1@hotmail.com)
Groom’s tux: Rob Rae Clothiers
Bridal party attire: Frocks Modern Bridesmaids
Cake: Cardston Dairy Queen
Flowers: Bouquets by Nicki at C & D Floral (403-627-4704), Centrepieces by the bride and friends
Music: iTunes playlist
Favours: Antique keys and tags from Ebay
Caterer: Dawn Rigby from Country Encounters

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22 Stunning Real Wedding Venues

Posted December 29th, 2011 | 12:00 pm | By Bailey Spagat | No Comments

One of the first wedding decisions you have to make after getting engaged is where you will hold your celebration. And who better to turn to for venue inspiration than other brides in your area? Here we’ll show you some of our favourite ceremony and reception spots across the country from real weddings we’ve featured recently. They’ll definitely help you in your search for the perfect place to say your “I dos.”

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A Cute And Crafty Wedding in Edmonton, Alberta

Posted December 20th, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | 1 Comment

Katherine Hodges and Robert Requena, July 23, 2011, Edmonton, Alberta.

Photography courtesy Jessica Fern Facette Photography, (jessicafernfacette.com).

Vendors

Ceremony location: St. Albert Parish Church
Reception location: Bride’s family backyard
Dress: Madeline Gardner from Ethos
Hair: Kirsten Komant
Makeup: Andrea Kuchera
Groom’s tux: Hugo Boss from Harry Rosen
Bridal party attire: BCBG
Cake: Mother of the groom
Caterer: Elizabethan Catering
Flowers: Friend, Colleen Roberge
Music: iPod playing songs requested from the guests via RSVPs
Stationery: Notables

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A Vintage DIY Wedding in Calgary, Alberta

Posted December 7th, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | 2 Comments

Kathryn Ross and Aleksei Myroniuk, August 27, 2011, Calgary, Alberta.

Photography courtesy Photobolic, (photobolic.com).

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Al Azhar
Bridal gown: Vera Wang from David’s Bridal
Hair and makeup: Chrissy and Natasha Black at Hedkandi Salon
Groom’s tux: Derks Formal
Decor: Tasha Ulrich from A Bride’s Day Off
Favours: Handmade boxes for dessert bar
Music: DJ Rob from Split Circuit Sound
Cupcakes: Bliss
Macarons: Yann Haute Patisserie
Stationery: Sunshine and Ravioli

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Canadian-Made Favours Unique To Each Province

Posted November 22nd, 2011 | 2:45 pm | By Bailey Spagat | No Comments

Getting married in Quebec? Then maple products are a must. In Saskatchewan? Opt for Saskatoon berry preserves. Treating your guests to locally-made favours representative of the province you marry in will not only allow guests to better connect with the region, it will also give them something memorable to savour when they return home. Sweet treats from Ontario and unique wines from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are just a few of our favourite locally-made Canadian wedding favours. Explore the rest of the list here to find an item that perfectly suits your location.

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Breathtaking Canadian Wedding Venues From Coast To Coast

Posted November 14th, 2011 | 3:00 pm | By Jen O'Brien | 1 Comment

Venue selection, one of the first considerations post-engagement, is not only one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make during the wedding-planning process it’s also often the most difficult. To help you start the search for the perfect venue we’ve rounded up some of our favourite properties across Canada. We’ll give you the low-down on what these places are all about, where they’re located and how many people they hold, along with the inside scoop on why we picked each one.