Planning Your Perfect Mountain Wedding

Fabulous Mountain Wedding Venues, Ideas and locations for Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Canmore

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Nov 24,2009

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Nov 21,2009

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**Powder Brides**

Friday
Nov 20,2009

 

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Say “I do” on the slopes that have made the Rockies Mountains so famous! Sweet Occasions Bridal Consulting is proud and very excited to bring you Powder Brides, for a couple passionate about skiing or snowboarding is there any other way to go?

From start to finish your wedding day with be full of fun and adventure for you and your guests. With a morning ceremony, with the sun low over the mountains you can experience breathtaking majestic views as you say “I do”. Having your ceremony in the morning and not later in the day gives you time to relax and get ready for the evening ahead.

A videographer and a photographer will capture your ceremony for you, as well as, the guests that could not make the ski hill ceremony, if they are the adventurous type they can sneak in a couple of runs with you, getting amazing photos and video. When you leave the ski hill you will be leaving in style in your stretch hummer to the hotel where you will both start getting ready for your winter wonderland/Christmas reception.

Upon arriving at your hotel prepare to be pampered by knowledgeable and experienced staff. Get warmed up and rejuvenated from your morning on the slopes, with a hot stone message and soak in the hot tub, then it’s off to the salon to get your hair and make up done with your bridal party.
Imagine the transformation your guests will see, from you and your new husband being married in snow gear to a beautiful bride and groom in all their wedding attire! For an amazing arrival to your reception venue (even if your reception is being held at your hotel) hire a horse drawn carriage, for an added thrill take a little tour through town, and have your wedding party meet you at the doors for the grand entrance.

At this time of year, your reception is something you can get really creative with and of course your Sweet Occasions Bridal Consultant will be more than willing to help plan and execute your vision! A Christmas themed reception doesn’t have to be green and red, there are so many ways to give your guests a Christmas wedding experience they will not soon forget, without making it overwhelming. For instance think in light blue, silver and sparkling white for your decorating pallet. Don’t be afraid for using ornaments that made the holidays magical for you and your new husband, it can only serve to enhance the magical feeling a wedding brings. Sparkling décor is a wonderful way to reflect the snowy slopes you said your “I do’s” on, stepping through the doors of your reception venue into a sparkling room couldn’t be more amazing! Your tables set with white table cloths with shimmering light blue overlays, each napkin with a sprig of mistletoe placed on it, tea lights in frosted votives on the tables enhance the romantic atmosphere and give the room a warm glow. Your centerpieces can be alternating between tall vases filled with cracked ice and holly topped with beautiful winter flowers with strands of crystals dripping down like icicles, to reflect the candle light. The alternate centerpieces are beautiful wire trees in silver, with sparkling ornaments and crystals hanging from the branches. When your guest look up you want to give them the sensation of being snowed upon, using large silver bulbs and snowflakes of varying size you can achieve this easily, as well as add white swag to the ceiling and walls, this giving the fresh powder illusion!

As you settle in at your reception have the MC announce that you will be playing a video of the ceremony for the guest that were unable to attend and during the video you will be passing around a special Christmas keepsake for “warming”. (This is a different take on the “ring warming” ceremony, where the rings are passed from guest to guest to be given blessing or good wishes.) This is a very lovely way to include everyone and you will have a beautiful keepsake to put up every year to keep the memory of your wedding day alive and can be shared with future generations. Imagine, telling the story of that keepsake to your grandchildren, what more could one ask for?

All of this is possible, for your wedding day; at Sweet Occasions we have the talent, experience and a passion for creating your dream wedding. With the launch of our rental division, we now have everything from candle votives to candelabras and ceremony arches to make you wedding beautiful and memorable.

By Jacqui Cates

Thursday
Nov 19,2009

Just walking into this shop makes your design bone tingle, from the ceiling to the floor there is inspiration everywhere you look.
Saturday’s open house was amazing, the moment you walk through the door you get the feeling of warmth and happiness, as well as excitement! There are some many décor ideas to take in, your brain starts thinking up excuses to through a party just so you can experience the beauty Willow Haven creates in your own home.
In a stunning display of talent and imagination, Willow Haven Flower Shop, (which should be renamed “Willow Haven Floral Art Studio) created 5 unique and breathtaking Bridal Bouquets.
The bouquets created for this even are not a bouquet you just simply add to your wedding, they are bouquets you design your wedding around!

Moulin Rouge

Perfect for the Christmas bride or any bride that loves red! This gorgeous bouquet, accented with red feathers and bulbs in nothing short of intense! Any woman carrying this down the aisle would feel both festive and sexy!

Design & Created By: Adrienne
Flowers: Tulips, calla lilies, roses and thistle

 

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Fallen

All of Willows Havens bouquets are true works of art; however, “Fallen” is a masterpiece! This bouquet is not for the faint of heart, it commands attention at almost 5(?) feet long, the bride that carries this bouquet wants to make a statement on her Wedding Day!
Designed & Created By: Leo
Flowers: Hydrangea, lambs leaf, pussy willow and calla lilies

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Crystal Balls

When you first lay eyes on this bouquet you can almost feel a pure and simple elegance radiating from it. With crystal chain hanging each of the five balls of white sposina spray rose at different lengths you’re instantly transported to a fairy tale wedding day! Although this bouquet has a soft and light look to it, with 100 stems and over 200 blooms, you may want to work on your biceps before carrying this down a long aisle!

Designed & Created By: Sharon
Flowers: Sposina spray roses

 

 

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Planet Earth

Holding this gives you the feeling of having the whole world in your hands. What a magnificent feeling to have as you walk down the aisle! With flexie grass giving it an open globe look this bouquet is perfect for any “green” wedding!

Designed & Created By: Kaliee
Flowers: Poppy blooms, thistle, lambs leaf and lotus pods

 

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Exotic Passion

At first glance this bouquet looks simple, but make no mistake it is candy for the senses! With various textured flowers and grasses you want to touch it to feel the soft petals on your finger tips. It invites you to inhale its sent, looking into each peach or purple flower is like looking into a whole new world.

Designed & Created By: Marlies
Flowers: Protea, ranculus, orchids, typha, calla lilies and noreen

 

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By Jacqui Cates

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Nov 18,2009

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Nov 3,2009

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Nov 2,2009

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What I am Tweeting About on 2009-10-27

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Oct 27,2009

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Friday
Oct 23,2009

October 9th 1009 – Chateau Lake Louise

Mike & Megan

Angela,

We can’t thank you enough for planing such a perfect wedding for Megan and Mike. We enjoyed working with you so much and you surpassed our expectations.   You are an amazing person with many talents!  Everyone was so impressed with all you did. You did an outstanding job with Mike & Megan’s wedding and we can’t thank you enough! We hope you will look us up when you come to Florida. Please keep in touch as we have so enjoyed you.

Take care and keep in touch.

Love,

Bonnye

This video was created by Les McDonald of Silver Screen Wedding Films, make sure you check out Les’ work at www.silverscreenweddingfilms.com
Photos by John Bonner at Bonner Photography Isn’t John AMAZING!!

Mike & Megan exiting on a carriage in front of Chateau Lake Louise

Mike & Megan exiting on a carriage in front of Chateau Lake Louise

Sun Room at Chateau Lake Louise, Designed by Angela Schrempf – Executive Wedding Planner – Sweet Occasions Bridal Consulting

Thanks for Reading

Sincerely,

Angela Schrempf

Sweet Occasions Bridal Consulting

Welcome to Expert Wedding Planner – Angela Schrempf’s Blog!

Welcome to "Planning Your Perfect Mountain Wedding Blog!" Filled with articles, pictures and trick to planning your perfect mountain wedding by Rocky mountain wedding expert Angela Schrempf of Sweet Occasions Bridal Consulting. Based in Banff, Alberta Sweet Occasions Bridal Consulting plans luxurious, natural weddings and events. Please visit www.sweetoccasionsbanff.com for services, packages and more information.


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