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Canada Day Wedding Inspiration – The True North

July 1, 2012 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

To me, Canada Day means summer fun, usually at the lake or in the mountains. For many, it’s camping, hiking, enjoying a barbecue or picnic with family and friends. It’s the start of warm days, campfire s’mores, ice tea, popsicles and water activities…swimming, canoeing, kayaking or floating down the river. It’s a celebration!

Here’s a little inspiration for those getting married on Canada Day or anytime in the summer. With the many lakes and mountain lodges, every wedding can embrace the spirit of summer and the True North! Happy Canada Day!

The True North Strong and Free, Oh Canada!

Photo Credits: photo 1 Red Canoe, via Style Me Pretty, photo by Eric Daigle Photography; photo 2 via Pinterest; photo 3 Red Boots, via Style Me Pretty, photo by Eric Daigle Photography; photo 4 via Style Me Pretty, photo 4 via Pinterest; photo 5 Canada Flag, via Pinterest; photo 6 via Style Me Pretty, photo by Eric Daigle Photography; photo 7, s’mores by Naturally Chic, photo by Orange Girl Photography; photo 8 via Tuttobello; photo 9 via Style Me Pretty.

Check out more photos from local Canmore, Banff photographers Eric Daigle Photography and Orange Girl Photography!

Happy Planning!

For more information on our wedding planning and design services contact Naturally Chic at 1.888.679.9056 or email hello@naturallychic.ca.

Kathy and Dave’s Banff Wedding

June 4, 2012 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

Kathy and Dave’s Banff wedding was one of my favorite weddings of year! Not only was it an absolutely gorgeous day in the mountains, but their whole wedding was a joyous celebration from start to finish with a amazingly wonderful couple!

Kathy and Dave started the day with a traditional tea ceremony before lunch and then had a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Banff.

The incredibly beautiful photography, was captured by the talented Sarah Vaughan Photography.

The dress, photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

The beautiful bride Kathy, photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

Their wedding ceremony took place at the Louis Trono Gazebo in Banff, Alberta. I love outdoor ceremonies and especially love when the weather is warm and sunny! This day was both. I thought our team did a beautiful job decorating the gazebo with Kathy’s DIY paper poms (we later took down all the poms to re-use at her reception at the Banff Park Lodge)!

Louis Trono Gazebo in Banff decorated with paper poms photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

DIY paper poms for wedding decor, photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

Wedding Programs and hand made wedding wands, photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

The couple’s wedding vows were intensely personal and touching.

The couple marries at the Louis Trono Gazebo in Banff, Alberta

Banff outdoor wedding ceremony

A very important job. Ring bearer is intently focused on his important task.

Ringbearer awaits his role with burlap pillow bearing wedding rings, Photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

Flower girls and a job well done, Photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

The happily married couple, Photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

I love that Kathy not only included her beautiful bridesmaids, but her” bridesman” (long time best friend). I am seeing more and more “bridesmen” at weddings and I think it is great! Male or female, I love when couples include their most important people to stand up for them!

The bride and her bridesmaid and bridesman, Photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

Kathy and Dave’s wedding party in Banff National Park

Kathy and Dave in Banff National Park, Photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography

Stay tuned as we have more beautiful photos from Sarah Vaughan Photography to share as well as reception shots of their eco-conscious Banff wedding!

For more information on our Planning and Design Services, contact us at Naturally Chic, hello@naturallychic.ca or call 1.888.679.9056.

Happy Planning!

30 Tips for Planning a Canadian Rocky Mountain Destination Wedding in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Jasper – Tip #3

December 8, 2010 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Are you planning a Canadian Rocky Mountain Destination wedding in the areas of Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise or Jasper? We’re sharing our daily tips to help get you started.

Tip #3 – If you’re having an outdoor ceremony within Banff National Park then you will need to submit a Banff National Park Application Form. There are special considerations for having a wedding ceremony in a national park and the application form ensures that visitors are aware of their impact. There are rules and regulations set so as to minimize impact on the environment, wildlife and other visitor’s enjoyment of the park. Although you can’t actually reserve a secluded spot in Banff National Park for your wedding, the application helps Parks Canada identify where events are taking place at any given time. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind:

It is a National Park after all so try and keep your wedding ceremony as eco-friendly as possible
It is recommended that the number of participants/guests attending the ceremony be limited to a maximum of 20 people.
Vehicular traffic should be kept to a minimum (use car pooling or group transportation).
Wedding participants are required to comply with National Park Regulations at all times.
All participants and wedding guests must possess a valid National Park Pass.
Participants must not disturb the park’s natural and cultural resources (ie: no picking or disturbance of flower beds, setting up of chairs or removal of trees or branches).
Items such as confetti or rice is not permitted and a thorough clean up of the site is required immediately after the event.

Read more here, for a complete list of requirements for an outdoor wedding ceremony in Banff National Park or talk to your local wedding planner for more information. Click here to read Tip #2 – 30 Tips for a Canadian Rocky Mountain Destination Wedding in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Jasper.

Banff National Park – DB Photography / Naturally Chic

Contact Naturally Chic for help with planning your Canadian Rocky Mountain Destination Wedding at 1.888.679.9056 or hello@naturallychic.ca.

Happy Planning!