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Canadian Rockies Summer Wedding Inspiration

July 6, 2014 By Sharon Auld

A Canadian Rockies summer wedding inspiration to brighten your day. A while back I collaborated with international wedding photographer Jesse Hisco Photography on a cheerful summer shoot that took place at Beaverfoot Lodge near Golden, B.C. I’ve only blogged a few of the beautiful images so far and thought it would be nice to share a few more photos from the shoot. The beautiful bouquet is from Debbie at Alpine Flower Gallery in Banff, Canada.

Beaverfoot Lodge has a beautiful outdoor ceremony location and this is where we set up our eco-friendly, rustic decor that included our real wood invitations and place cards with lace detailing.

Decor and engraved stationery and other wood items including wood cocktail table by Naturally Chic. Decor Styling by Sharon Auld of Naturally Chic and Alina (Jesse’s partner) from Hearts and Honey. More wedding professionals in next post.

For more of this shoot, check out our post here.

For more information on our planning and design services for your summer wedding in the Canadian Rocky Mountains contact us at hello@naturallychic.ca or call us at 1.888.679.9056.

Happy Planning!

Mountain Elegance Wedding Inspiration

June 26, 2014 By Sharon Auld

I put together this inspiration board for you of a Mountain Elegance Wedding Inspiration.

I pictured a modern, elegant mountain wedding, with with lace and gold detailing. In keeping with a beautiful mountain lake location, incorporating natural elements such as greenery and rock fits the mood perfectly. A touch of gold complements the natural feel in a modern way.

The board was inspired by the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountain lakes of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, Alberta. The inspiration would be fitting for an elegant wedding at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Happy Planning!

For planning your wedding in the Lake Louise/Moraine Lake area contact Naturally Chic at 1.888.679.9056 / hello@naturallychic.ca.

Credits:

Photo 1 (cake): Photography – Ashley Kelemen via Apartment 34; Photo 2 (bride) via Apartment 34; Photo 3 (Moraine Lake, AB, Canada) – Photographer –Amol Kolhe via Wonderous-World; Photo 4 (Agate Table Number): Photographer – Leo Patrone, Table number – Print In Cursive via Once Wed; Photo 5 (shoes/clutch): Photographer- Amy Anaiz Photography via The Every Last Detail; Photo 6 (lace dress) – Zsa Zsa Bellagio, Photo 7 (Stationary / Calligraphy) – Meagan Tidwell – Photographer – Rylee Hitchner via Once Wed, Photo 8 (Tablescape) – Photographer – Leo Patrone, Flowers and Styling-Honey of a Thousand Flowers via Once Wed, Photo 9 (Calligraphy) – Meagan Tidwell.

Naturally Chic Featured in Horse Canada Magazine

May 22, 2014 By Sharon Auld

Banff wedding planner Naturally Chic is mentioned as a contributor in Horse-Canada Magazine for wedding planning advice on farm weddings!

In early January, I was contacted by writer Deborah Wilson. Deborah was working on an article about farm weddings for Horse-Canada magazine. She asked if I could share some planning tips. A horse-owner myself, I was thrilled to contribute to her article. I was even more thrilled to see the article “Advice for Planning Farm Weddings” in the May/June 2014 edition of the magazine!

If you’re planning a farm or ranch wedding, pick up a copy of the magazine for some great wedding planning advice! Here’s an excerpt from the article:

Consider guest safety. Not all of your guests may be accustomed to life on the farm. Make sure any horses or other livestock are secure…Make sure you have an experienced handler secured to take care of the animals..”

“Use the farm as inspiration for your theme…..pay homage to the farm through your menu with locally raised and grown protein and vegetables…homemade jams and preserves make excellent wedding favours.”

Congrats to Deborah for her wonderfully informative article. Congrats also to my fellow WPIC colleague, Karen Sagle of When Sparks Fly Wedding and Events, who also contributed planning advice to the article along with Naturally Chic.

Banff and Canmore wedding planner Naturally Chic featured in Horse Canada Magazine

Banff wedding planner featured in Horse-Canada magazine!

Groomsmen riding in on horseback to the ceremony is fitting for a farm wedding!

A farm wedding affords amazing photo opportunities!

If you’re nterested in planning a ranch or farm wedding in the Rocky Mountain foothills, Calgary or anywhere in Alberta, contact Naturally Chic at hello@naturallychic.ca!

Happy Planning!

5 Tips to Planning Your Spring Wedding in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

May 18, 2014 By Sharon Auld

Spring weddings in the Canadian Rocky Mountains can be awe-inspiring and breathtaking. They also have risks, especially if you’re planning an outdoor ceremony. It’s been said that the only thing reliable about Spring weather in the Canadian Rockies is that it’s variable. If you’re getting married in the mountains, you need to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature brings! It might rain, snow, sunshine or a combination!

Does this mean you should avoid a Spring wedding in the Rockies? Absolutely not! Endlessly stressing about the weather isn’t the answer either. In the Canadian Rockies the weather can change drastically from day to day and even substantially throughout the day. Praying to the weather gods might work for some, but a more realistic approach is to expect some wet conditions. Be informed and know what to expect. Having a plan is the answer! If the weather turns out to be warm and sunny, Yay, count your blessings!

Here’s 5 tips to better enjoy your Spring wedding:

Have a back-up plan if you’re planning an outdoor, Spring wedding ceremony. It’s not only good sense, it’s extremely wise! Even if conditions look great, a sudden storm may move in swiftly. Think of all your guests! Sitting in cool, damp conditions on wet chairs is not very comfortable. Your guests won’t enjoy getting wet! Booking a venue for an indoor back-up may cost you a few hundred dollars, but it’s well worth the investment!
Check the local weather conditions the night before and again on wedding day morning. The weather office in Banff has an up-to-date recorded message that gives the daily forecast, weather warnings and advisories for Banff and area. Their number is 1-(403)762-2088. It doesn’t hurt to check road conditions either. You can call 511 in Alberta or check AMA for local driving conditions. Your photographer may want to check out the trail conditions too if you’re planning on getting outdoor photos in the Park. Check out this link on Parks Canada for up to date conditions.
Make your weather call early. Your wedding venue and your planner will need to know where the ceremony will be held so that they can set up. It’s important to ensure that the people setting out your chairs and decor have adequate time to do this. It’s especially important if your indoor back-up space is in the same room as your reception. Most venues require at least two hours to “flip” the room from ceremony to reception (changing the room configuration, setting out tables, linens, silverware etc). Your planner will need time on top of that to set out your decor and make the room look beautiful. If everyone is waiting on you to make a decision about the ceremony, it will only add extra pressure to make things look perfect.
Dress for the conditions. You may want to add a stylish shrug over your gown so you aren’t chilly during the ceremony. You’ll also want to be prepared for precipitation and cooler temperatures when you head out for wedding day photos. Take clothes that will protect you from the wind, rain and snow. This may mean dressing in layers, having a sweater or stylish rain coat, and having proper footwear. Five inch heels may look beautiful on your bridesmaids, but if the ground is uneven, muddy or slippery a pair of waterproof boots or shoes are better! This is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of some cute photo ops of you wearing stylish rubber boots and carrying a pretty umbrella. Ensure that you have enough umbrellas for your entire wedding party too!
Have a positive attitude! This is one of the most important tips for your Spring wedding in the mountains! You can’t change the weather, so you might as well embrace it! Not only do you want to look happy in your photos, but you’ll want to truly enjoy your wedding day. A positive, relaxed attitude can go a long way. Besides, rain on your wedding day is supposed to bring good luck to the marriage! If you’re really lucky you just might see a double rainbow. That has to be good luck right?

Canmore mountain wedding from Banff wedding planner Naturally Chic

Photo courtesy of RW Photography

Emerald Lake Lodge wedding from Naturally Chic | www.naturallychic.ca

Photo courtesy of Orange Girl.

Here’s a little bonus info. if you’re planning a Spring wedding in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper or Emerald Lake Lodge (Field, BC):

May and June brings a fair amount precipitation to the mountains and often with it, cooler temperatures. Though temperatures can be warm during the day, they can drop to just a few degrees above zero overnight. According to Environment Canada this is what you can expect during the Spring months in the Canadian Rockies:

Average Temperatures and Precipitation Levels:

Banff Townsite:

May – High temp. 15 degrees celcius and low temp. 2 degrees celcius

June – High temp. 19 degrees celcius and low temp. 5 degrees celcius

May – 62mm

June – 68mm

Lake Louise:

May – High temp. 13 degrees celcius and low temp. -1 degrees celcius

June – High temp. 17 degrees celcius and low temp. 3 degrees celcius

May – 40mm

June – 54mm

Jasper Townsite:

May – High temp. 16 degrees celcius and low temp. 3 degrees celcius

June – High temp. 20 degrees celcius and low temp. 7 degrees celcius

May – 31mm

June – 51mm

Field, BC (Yoho National Park):

May – High temp. 15 degrees celcius and low temp. 2 degrees celcius

June – High temp. 19 degrees celcius and low temp. 6 degrees celcius

May – 54mm

June – 79mm

Source: Currentresults.com / Environment Canada. Meteorological Service of Canada. Canadian Climate Normals 1981-2010

Spring wedding tips in the Canadian Rocky Mountains from Banff and Canmore wedding planner, Naturally Chic

Photo courtesy of Eric Daigle Photography

Happy Planning!

For more information on planning your Spring wedding in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, contact Naturally Chic at 1.888.679.9056 or at hello@naturallychic.ca.

Photo Credits: RW Photography, Orange Girl, Eric Daigle Photography.

Lake Louise Wedding Planner Feature

May 10, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

We’re featured on Funky Town Photography Blog!!

We were thrilled to have worked on a wedding with the immensely talented Christina Craft of Funky Town Photography on a rustic, Lake Louise, Fall wedding at Canadian Rocky Mountain Resort’s Deer Lodge. Christina photographs weddings in the Canadian Rockies and throughout the world. She is simply one of the most talented photographers around, so we were thrilled when she wanted to feature Naturally Chic on her blog! Check out the entire interview here and while you are there take a browse through some of her photographs – they are amazing works of art!

Lake Louise Wedding Planner on Funky Town Photography.

For information on planning your Lake Louise wedding contact, Banff and Lake Louise wedding planner, Naturally Chic at 1.888.679.9056 or email us at hello @naturallychic.ca.

Happy Planning!

Whimsical Winter Wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge – Part 2

April 15, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

The other day, we shared Part 1 of Caroline and Brock’s Whimsical Winter Wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge, today we’re sharing Part 2 of their fun wedding photographed by the lovely and talented Julie Williams Photography. Their wedding was also featuring on one of the top wedding blogs in North America, Wedding Chicks, if you get a chance check it out as their are lots more photos and bride Caroline, describes their wedding day in more detail.

Caroline and Brock at the fabulous Emerald Lake Lodge. I love how many of our couples have described it as the “most romantic place on earth”! With stunning mountain views, cozy cabins and roaring fires, I definitely agree!

It was very important to Caroline and Brock, that their wedding be true reflection of their personalities. Caroline is super crafty and wanted to DIY lots of the decor herself. As you will see she did a fabulous job and it was really fun working with her to create a cohesive look throughout the ceremony and reception. It was also really important to the couple that their guests be well taken care of and entertained throughout. For me, this is one of my favorite types of weddings to design because every detail is so personal and meaningful.

After the ceremony, Caroline and Brock and their wedding party went off for photographs, while their guests had a chance to cozy up in their room or explore Emerald Lake. During the cocktail hour, board games were set out for their guests to enjoy while some guests played at the snooker table. It was a fun alternative to traditional cocktail hours.

Caroline and Brock join in on the fun at the Yoho Lounge.

For their reception decor, Caroline and Brock used a neutral color palette of warm browns, beige, creams and greys and wanted to interject a little fun and whimsy too!

The first things guests saw when they entered the reception was this wreath. Caroline made the wreath by covering balls of styrofoam with yarn. We embellished the wreath with walnut wood snowflakes.

Cilantro on the Lake was the scene for the reception.

The Sweetheart Table…

Caroline made the adorable pom pom swags for the back of the sweetheart chairs.

We used wool scarves for table runners and the adorable Mr. and Mrs. signs were used to mark the bride and groom’s place settings.

The beautiful flowers by Katrina Russell of Cattleya Chic.

Caroline and Brock are avid skiiers and it was only natural to include their love of skiing into their winter wedding. Caroline and Brock chose some of their favorite ski resorts for table markers. We engraved them out of maple wood and made frames to match their decor. I love all the little descriptions to go with each marker.

Winter wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge from Naturally Chic | www.naturallychic.ca | Photo by Julie Williams Photography

It was warm and cozy inside…

Even the infamous Emerald Lake moose was decked out in a warm scarf.

We engraved wood menus and place cards for each place setting.

The beautiful cake and cake topper was made by talented Barbara Laberge (former owner at Cake Creations). I love Barb’s “snow people”!

I loved that the couple chose their favorite cookies (made by the bride) to give as wedding favors. The supplied little bags for their guests to take home goodies as well.

Winter wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge from Naturally Chic | www.naturallychic.ca | Photo by Julie Williams Photography

Cake cutting…

On every guest table was a little box containing white play dough (we called snow dough) and guests were asked to make a creation and present it to the bride and groom if they wanted to kiss. The guests had a blast creatingand there definitely was some interesting creations!

Ski-themed wedding decor…

The couple collected vintage ski posters and these were display around the room.

For their wedding “guest-book” we refinished a pair of vintage skis for their guests to sign.

Ski-themed seating chart…

Fun washroom signs we made as a cute little surprise for guests…

DJ Patrick Smiley, kept the group grooving all night long (seriously did not see a break in the dance floor all night!). Okay, I couldn’t resist this photo of the groom!

Thank you Caroline and Brock for allowing us to be part of your special day. We are truly honored! Wishing you all the best in your married life together!

Winter wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge from Naturally Chic | www.naturallychic.ca | Photo by Julie Williams Photography

Planning a winter wedding in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, contact us at Naturally Chic or Canadian Mountain Chic.

The Creative Team:

Wedding Planner / Designer: Sharon Auld Naturally Chic; Photographer: Julie Williams Photography; Venue: Emerald Lake Lodge ; Venue Coordinator: Tyler Trapp; Flowers: Katrina Russell of Cattleya Chic (now working at Calyx Floral Design); Hair and Make up: Stephanie Roy; DJ: Patrick Smiley Entertainment ; Wood Stationery (menus, place cards): Naturally Chic; Wood Items (birch wood vases, table markers, letters etc.) : Naturally Chic ; Dress Designer: Allure Bridal; Groom’s Attire: Prada; Jewelry: Tiffany and Co.; Shoe Designer: Sorel; Veil or Hair Accessories: The Sparkling Sparrow; Maid of Honour: BHDLN; Maid of Honor: Jim Hjelm Occasions; Best Man: Banana Republic; Rings: Tacori; Hanger: LilaFrances
Mr and Mrs. Owls: The Owl Shoppe & wood signs by Naturally Chic

Pom Pom Buntings & Knitted Napkin Tie Scarves, buntings by: Bride & Bride’s Mother

Dogsledding and Snowy Owls – Canmore Winter Wedding Inspirational Shoot (TESTING)

April 11, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

I’d been dreaming of a snowy owl / dog sled winter wedding inspiration for some time before teaming up with Kim Payant of Kim Payant Photography this past January. After a meeting over coffee we decided to make it a reality! We got to work and teamed up with some amazing wedding creatives including the beautiful Silvertip Resort, Flowers by Janie, and Stephanie Roy of Styling Steph and Snowy Owl Dog Sled Tours Inc. to put our plans into action this past February.

Good things happen when you collaborate with talented wedding creatives and great photography! We are beyond thrilled that this shoot was featured on the Wedding Bells Magazine Blog !! If you’ve missed it check our the post on their blog here. There’s lots more beautiful photos and winter wedding inspirations. I’ll be doing another post with more photos soon too!

Here is a collection of some of my favorite shots from the shoot.

The snowy owl dogs are just gorgeous and so well-loved and taken care of. They had the most beautiful coats!

Canmore winter dogsledding wedding from Naturally Chic | www.naturallychic.ca| Photo by Kim Payant Photography

Playing with the team /Photo by Kim Payant Photography.

Silvertip Resort provided the mountain backdrop and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have local Canmore couple Jenna and Gibson Rencz be our “bride and groom”!

Janelle Gerstein of Flowers by Janie made this beautiful winter bouquet!

It was a cool winter’s day but Jenna and Gibson shone!

Canmore winter wedding couple / Photo by Kim Payant Photography.

I LOVE Jenna’s hair styled by Stephanie! Jenna just looks gorgeous, wouldn’t you agree?

For our “reception” decor, I chose a snowy owl / feather motif. I am a huge fan of the beautiful majestic Snowy Owl, normally considered an arctic bird; it seeks refuge from the harsh arctic winter and winters in many Southern Canadian areas including Southern Alberta. The male owl is a pure snowy white, while its female counterpart is white with grey and black plumage. The colors of the owl became the color palette for our decor along with a blush pink, taken from the barely there blush hue often found in the skyline at dusk on a cold winter’s day (and in Jenna’s wedding dress)!

In keeping with the with the white, black and grey theme, I used real marble to make the place cards and menu for our table.

For a wedding favour, I used birch wood discs and engraved a snowy owl on each disc.

Kim made the delicate, spun sugar nests we used to adorn each place setting (she’s not just a photographer!) and the whimsical, snowy owl felties are from former Canmore resident Laurel Brown of Lucky Lemon Felties.

Naturally Chic made the marble place card holders.

Beautiful feather linen provided us with a romantic sweetheart table.

Our guests table were clean and contemporary with felt chargers and natural, grey linen napkins.

Our table numbers were an easy “DIY” wedding project. We used reclaimed house numbers and attached them to a light maple wood for a modern, graphic look.

If you don’t have a dog-sled team at your wedding (though Snowy Owl is available for weddings in the Canmore area), a sweet table is the highlight of any wedding! No surprise that ours was “Snowy Owl” themed! Whimsical white owls, soapstone carvings, a DIY feather garland and lots of pink and white treats made up our sweet table.

Pink and White treats…

Stay tuned as we will share more photos and inspiration from this winter shoot at Silvertip Resort.

Contact us Naturally Chic or Canadian Mountain Chic for more information on planning your Canadian Rocky Mountain, winter wedding! Happy Planning!

Wedding Creatives for this Shoot:

Photography: Kim Payant Photography – http://www.kimpayantphotography.com/; Design and Concept: Sharon Auld / Naturally Chic – http://www.naturallychic.ca; Flowers: Flowers by Janie – http://flowersbyjanie.com/; Venue: Silvertip Resort – http://www.silvertipresort.com/; Hair and Make-up: Stephanie Roy / Styling Steph – http://www.stylingsteph.com

Dogsledding: Snowy Owl Dog Sled Tours Inc.- http://www.snowyowltours.com/; Bride’s Dress: BHLDN – http://www.bhldn.com/; Feather Linen: Celebration Creation – http://www.celebrationcreation.ca/; Marble Wedding Stationery: Naturally Chic – http://www.naturallychic.ca; Table Numbers: Naturally Chic – http://www.naturallychic.ca; Engraved Wood Owl Coasters: Naturally Chic – http://www.naturallychic.ca; Signage and Wood accents: Naturally Chic – http://www.naturallychic.ca

Feather Garlands: Kim Payant and Sharon Auld; Felted Owls: Lucky Lemon Felties – http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Luckylemonfelties; Hot Chocolate Favours: Naturally Chic – http://www.naturallychic.ca; Cake: Naturally Chic – http://www.naturallychic.ca

Models: Jenna and Gibson Rencz

Naturally Chic Winter Shoot on Wedding Bells

April 11, 2014 By Sharon Auld

By Sharon Auld

We are so thrilled and honored to be on the fabulous Wedding Bells Magazine blog today with our Snowy Owl, winter wedding shoot that took place in Canmore this past February. There is loads of inspiration for a winter, mountain wedding so please check it out!

Happy Planning!

Naturally Chic

Caroline + Brock’s Whimisical Winter Wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge

April 10, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

One of my favorite weddings to work on was Caroline and Brock’s winter wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge (one of our favorite places!). Caroline and Brock are one of the nicest couples and working with them was a pleasure! From the start, I knew working on their wedding would be a wonderful journey. I loved that Brock was very involved in the wedding process and Caroline put so much of her heart (and creative soul) into their wedding. Working together was a collaborative effort as Caroline really wanted to “DIY” several projects. I also loved that they wanted to incorporate their personalities into every aspect of the wedding and it was really important to them that their guests were well taken care of!

I waited to post this wedding as it was just featured on the fabulous blog Wedding Chicks. The wedding take place at Emerald Lake Lodge (not Vancouver as mentioned in the title on their post). 🙂

Caroline and Brock live in Red Deer, Alberta but spend much of their free time in the Rocky Mountains. Brock proposed to Caroline while snowshoeing during a surprise weekend at Emerald Lake Lodge, so it was a natural fit to get married there too! Caroline had actually never really thought about getting married in the winter but after Brock suggested it, she really warmed to the idea. They both love skiing and the outdoors; Emerald Lake Lodge was a natural fit!

Once the wedding venue was chosen, we got to work. One of the first things Caroline and Brock did was choose Julie Williams Photography for their wedding! The couple loved Julie’s fun, relaxed and up-beat personality, and of course loved her photography style! Julie did a fabulous job photographing all the details on snowy and somewhat chilly February day!

Caroline looked gorgeous with her hair and make-up done by Stephanie Roy.

The snow was falling…

The scene was set for a magical, outdoor winter ceremony with a mountain view, on the Cilantro on the Lake patio.

Mt. Burgess is always a gorgeous backdrop…

Snowflakes and scarves ceremony decor.

I love that the Caroline and Brock wanted to take care of their guests (as they were having an outdoor ceremony). They provided hand-warmers (packaged in cute bags – an easy DIY project), as well as fleece scarves, gloves and blankets. Guests helped themselves to whatever they needed before the ceremony.

Warm up station by Naturally Chic | Photo by Julie Williams Photography.

Here comes the bride (with her mom and dad). Caroline looked amazing in her vintage inspired, lace gown.

Brock’s pinecone boutonniere.

The Ceremony…

Caroline and Brock are so sweet and their ceremony was touching.

Caroline and Brock decided to include a wine box filled with love letters during their ceremony. The plan is to open it on their fifth wedding anniversary!

Yay! Congratulations! We wish Caroline and Brock a lifetime of happiness!

Following the ceremony a hot chocolate / coffee station was set up for the guests to enjoy while the family and wedding party had their portrait session with Julie. Even though it was a little chilly out, the guests didn’t seem to notice as they milled about.

Time for some fun… Enjoy Julie’s photos of the couple and their wedding party and some winter fun!

Photos on the lake…

Caroline and her girls looked absolutely adorable!

Brock actually proposed to Caroline on a snowshoe trip out to Emerald Lake Lodge, so it was only naturally they get a photo of the two of them snowshoeing.

Brock and Caroline LOVE skiing, so it is no surprise their wedding has a ski theme to it (You’ll see more creative ski ideas in Part 2 of this post)!

We hope you will stop by again soon to see Part 2 of Caroline and Brock’s winter wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge. Their wedding colors were inspired by this HBC blanket and of course their love of skiing! Don’t miss it!

Planning a winter wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge, give us a call at 1.888.274.6994 or email us at hello@naturallychic.ca!

The Creative Team:

Wedding Planner / Designer: Sharon Auld Naturally Chic

Photographer: Julie Williams Photography

Venue: Emerald Lake Lodge (www.crmr.com/emerald)

Venue Coordinator: Tyler Trapp

Flowers: Katrina Russel of Cattleya Chic (now working at Calyx Floral Design)

Hair and Make up: Stephanie Roy

DJ: Patrick Smiley Entertainment

Wood Stationery: Naturally Chic

Wood Items (birch vases, signs, letters etc.) : Naturally Chic

Dress Designer: Allure Bridal

Groom’s Attire: Prada

Jewelry: Tiffany and Co.

Shoe Designer: Sorel

Veil or Hair Accessories: The Sparkling Sparrow

Maid of Honour: BHDLN

Maid of Honor: Jim Hjelm Occasions

Best Man: Banana Republic
Rings: Tacori
Hanger: LilaFrances
Mr and Mrs. Owls: The Owl Shoppe & wood signs by Naturally Chic

Pom Pom Buntings & Knitted Napkin Tie Scarves: Bride & Bride’s Mother

Officiant: Kim Chapman

Lake Louise Fall Wedding – Part 2

April 8, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

On our last post, we shared Part One of Rachel and Mike’s Fall Wedding at the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountain Resort’s, Deer Lodge in Lake Louise, Canada. Assisting Rachel and Mike with their wedding plans was a true privilege. I love working with couples who are fun-loving and easy-going. Rachel and Mike are the epitomy of fun-loving and it’s so evident in all their photos!

One of the things I also loved about working with Rachel and Mike is that they really wanted to make their wedding day a true reflection of themselves, and it was really important to them that their guests had fun! I’m sure they did!

Christina Craft of Funky Town Photography provided the gorgeous imagery along with second shooter, the talented Erika Jensen of Canmore.

Deer Lodge is an amazing venue for a wedding set against the world’s most photographed lakes, Lake Louise.

After the wedding ceremony, Rachel and Mike planned a fun cocktail hour for their guests, that included “Mike’s” Scotch bar where guests could sample some of Mike’s favorite Scotch.

To add to the fun, we created a fun sign for Mike, as well as we engraved wood cards that described the various Scotch.

Another fun idea that Rachel and Mike planned for their guests was these fun, whimsical pins that guests could pin on themselves during cocktail hour. Guests had fun choosing their pins and wearing them throughout the evening.

Rachel and Mike’s “Grand Entrance” into their reception room.

In keeping with the ambience of the venue, Rachel and Mike wanted to keep their decor natural and rustic. We used Deer Lodge’s table and chairs, with simple burlap runners, wood slices and mason jars flower arrangements adorning the tables.

Flower arrangements were provided by the talented Sarah Mayerson Design. In keeping with Mike’s Scottish heritage, Scottish Thistles were tucked amongst the orange dahlias and greenery.

We introduced a little of Mike’s family tartan with ribbons tied to mason jars and we added engraved wood tags (with the Wong Squared wedding motif) to “brand” their wedding and give it a cohesive look.

We incorporated lots of warm woods into their wedding decor.

Lake Louise Deer Lodge wedding by Naturally Chic | www.naturallychic.ca | Photo by Funky Town Photography

Warm wood table numbers by Naturally Chic | Photo by Funky Town Photography.

The couple had little books at each table soliciting their guests for marriage advice: such as “How should we celebrate our first anniversary”, to dating suggestions and marriage advice.

Guest came from all over, but I think the guests that traveled the farthest were from, not surprisingly, Scotland.

Rachel and Mike had a unique wedding kissing game! If guests were going to get them to kiss they had to correctly pronounce Scottish sayings and verses. This provided a fair amount of hilarity as guests attempted the sayings! Of course, the scottish relatives had no problem getting the bride and groom to kiss!

Mike had a scotch bar, so Rachel shared one of her favorite treats for guests. A Popcorn bar! We used rustic wine barrels and wood apple baskets to keep it rustic!

We made a custom sign for Rachel too!

Of course, we even”branded” the DIY popcorn containers. : )

A friend of Rachel’s family, who has a bakery, made several beautiful wedding cakes for the guests to enjoy!

Throughout the evening, there was plenty of entertainment including dancing and games, and the hit of the evening was a fun photo booth by Silly Booth.