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Emerald Lake Lodge Wedding – Part 2

July 22, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

Yesterday we shared Part 1 of Michelle and Jon’s beautiful Emerald Lake Lodge wedding, photographed by the talented Terence Law of T.Law Photography. Today we’re sharing more of Terence’s great photos, as well as some reception decor.

Michelle and Jon’s decor was inspired by the natural beauty of Emerald Lake, taking a cue from the abundant hues of blues and green found all around. Michelle knew from the start she wanted to include the colour” greyed jade” and was thrilled when she found the perfect color for her bridesmaids’ dresses. She was also very fond of the simple beauty of baby’s breath and knew it was something she would like to include on her special day. We had the perfect starting point for the rest of her decor!

Michelle and her bridesmaids in their beautiful dresses with flower bouquets from Blue Hydrangea | Photo by T.Law Photography.

Michelle had a good idea of what she wanted and it was only a matter of narrowing down the focus to come up with a cohesive design. She finally settled on a natural, french “provencal” inspired design which, I think, worked beautifully in the space at Emerald Lake Lodge.

Natural, organic inspired decor | Photo by T.Law Photography.

Michelle, a nutritionist, wanted to keep a natural, organic feel to her decor. A white, ivory and green color palette was decided on.

We found beautiful lace linens and kept the flowers decidedly simple. In keeping with the french provencal theme, one of my favorite additions to Michelle and Jon’s tables were the natural, maple wood cutting boards that we made to hold loaves of freshly baked bread.

Natural, French Provencal inspired wedding decor | Photos by T.Law Photography.

We also added some sweet details like the personalized canvas bride and groom signs we made for the couple’s sweetheart table. Did I mention I love sweetheart tables? They’re just so intimate and romantic!

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Michelle and Jon’s sweetheart table | Photo by T. Law Photography.

I loved how the room came together with the natural chivari chairs. The VP room at the main lodge had a light, fresh and airy feel…perfect for a summer wedding! The bride and groom chairs were a surprise for Michelle and Jon. I made them out of small scraps of canvas.

Vice President’s room, main lodge | Photo by T.Law Photography.

The room smelled amazing thanks to the fresh herbs, like the ones found tucked into the couple’s wedding menus (which Michelle designed herself)!

Wedding menu with fresh herb sprigs | Photo by T. Law Photography.

We couldn’t find the right size window frame for a seating chart, so we made one! The beautiful flowers were from Calgary florist Michele Masterson at Blue Hydrangea. I’ve been a fan of Michele’s work for several years now!

Emerald Lake Lodge wedding | Photo by T. Law Photography.

The beautiful cake, adorned with fresh herbs, was made by Barbara Laberge (former owner and designer at Cake Creations in Canmore). We made the vintage looking cake stand especially for this cake!

French provencal inspired wedding cake | Photo by T. Law Photography.

First dance in the Yoho Lounge | Photo by T. Law Photography.

It was our immense pleasure to assist you on your wedding, Michelle and Jon! You are an awesome couple and we love you! Wishing you many years of happiness together!

Here’s a few more images from Terence. You can also see more great photos of this wedding on the T. Law Photography blog.

Michelle and Jon at Emerald Lake Lodge | Photo by T. Law Photography.

Michelle and Jon at Emerald Lake | Photo by T. Law Photography.

Love at Emerald Lake Lodge | Photo by T. Law Photography.

Emerald Lake Lodge wedding with Naturally Chic and T. Law Photography.

If you are planning an Emerald Lake Lodge wedding, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at hello@naturallychic.ca or call 1.888.679.9056 for more information!

Happy Planning!

Wedding Creatives:

Wedding Planner: Naturally Chic

Wedding Photographer: T.Law Photography

Wedding Venue: Emerald Lake Lodge

Venue Coordinator: Tyler Trapp

Flowers: Michele Masterson at Blue Hydrangea

Cake: Barbara Laberge at Cake Creations

Hair: Rana at Viva Hair

Make-up: Chan at Bella Vous Artistry

Chairs – Special Event Rentals Banff

Linens: Celebration Creation

Decor and wood accents: Naturally Chic

30 Tips for Planning A Rocky Mountain Destination Wedding in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Jasper – Tip #7

December 12, 2010 By Sharon Auld

We’re sharing tips for planning a Canadian Rocky Mountain Destination Wedding in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, and Jasper. Here’s Tip #7.

Tip #7

Consider hiring a wedding coordinator / planner who specializes in mountain weddings in the area you are getting married at.

A Canadian Rocky Mountain destination wedding is appealing in so many ways! With picturesque beauty, nothing is more beautiful or romantic than a magnificant mountain setting. Planning a wedding at anytime can be a daunting experience, but planning a destination wedding, even more so. From hiring wedding professionals long distance, to planning your decor, to traveling and packing everything to bring, challenging is an understatement! Even if you live relatively close, a mountain wedding still means travel and accommodations for you and your guests. Logistically, there’s just more things to take care of. You’ll need a clear game plan for everything to run smoothly.

Hiring a local wedding planner who specializes in mountain weddings will save you much time and stress. Not only will they know which local wedding vendors are of the highest quality and offer the best value, they’ll also be able to give you the inside scoop on things to do in the area and great places to eat! They can assist you in finding a suitable reception venue and help you find a perfect ceremony location, even if that means a mountain meadow accessible only by helicopter. They’ll help you secure caterers, florists, photographers and other local vendors, and they’ll let you know what permits you require.

An experienced planner will have contingency plans for mountain weather, whether it be wind, rain, heat or snow! They can advise you and your guests on what to wear for various conditions and they’ll likely come prepared with sunscreen, bugspray, umbrellas and whatever is necessary for your guests to be comfortable.

Canadian Rocky Mountain Destination Weddings are our specialty! Contact us at Naturally Chic hello@naturallychic.ca or 1.888.679.9056.

You can read about Tip #6 here.

Happy Planning!

Photo Credit: Crispin Cannon Photography

Banff and Canmore Photographer – Julie Williams Photography Encore

July 17, 2010 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

A couple weeks ago we posted about a Banff and Canmore photographer, Julie Williams Photography. Julie’s the new star in the photography world in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Julie’s photos created a huge amount of buzz! You can read our Naturally Chic interview with Julie here. Julie Williams Photography is rapidly becoming one of the prominent wedding and engagement photographers in the Bow Valley and we absolutely adore her! Not only is she an incredible talent, but she is one of the nicest people you will ever work with!

Here are a few more photos of her fabulous work! You can also check out Julie at www.juliewilliamsphotography.ca .

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Thanks for visiting Naturally Chic and if you are looking for a Canadian Rocky Mountain wedding planner send us a note at hello@naturallychic.ca or call us toll free at 1.888.679.9056.