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Stampede Wedding Inspiration

July 7, 2014 By Sharon Auld

Here’s a little Stampede wedding inspiration!

Whether you are planning a western ranch wedding or rustic mountain affair, then what better time than during the Calgary Stampede. Yes, it’s that time of year again, when Calgarians and visitors from all over the world put on their white stetsons (cowboy hats), cowboy boots and celebrate all things western.

For me, the western lifestyle is part of my honored heritage, so you can bet I love a good stampede wedding and creating western decor from reclaimed barn wood! You can see more of our western creations from a shoot with Jesse Hisco Photography, here and here.

Credits:

Photo One – Bride and Groom, Jesse Hisco Photography / barn wood signs by Naturally Chic; Photo Two – Groom sitting – Jesse Hisco Photography, Bouquet by Willow Haven Flower Company, Horse-shoe groom sign by Naturally Chic; Photo 3 – Bride / Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography; Photo 4 – Horse – Smitten-Mag / Landon Jacob Photography; Photo 5 – Truck – Werner Photography; Photo 6 – Barn wood Table Numbers by Naturally Chic / Photo by Naturally Chic.

Happy Planning!

For more information on planning your stampede wedding, contact Naturally Chic at hello@naturallychic.ca or 1.888.679.9056.

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!

Rustic Western Inspired Wedding Inspiration

July 4, 2012 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

With the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate for a “Western” wedding inspiration board. The “western culture” is in our blood around these parts. My mother grew up on a ranch when she was young and has fond memories of training and riding horses. She also remembers the very first time she visited the Calgary Stampede with her grandfather when she was very young.

I can’t remember the first time I was on a horse because I was so young, but I also have fond memories of horseback riding in my youth (and yes, getting bucked off, but always getting right back on). Even though I have horses now, I don’t get out to ride as often as I would like. But there’s just something about rustic wood beams, weathered old barn wood, old horse shoes and of course, horses that I love!

The Calgary Stampede honors our “Cowboys” and “First Nations” heritage and even though Calgary’s new motto is “the New West”, I still love the history and the spirit of the ‘Old West”.

From the Calgary Stampede website: “Some say the spirit of the West is the spirit of fair play – a simple and honest code of ethics that guides every man and woman who loves this land. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Keep your promises. Be true to your friends. And honour the land.”

Happy 100th Birthday to the Calgary Stampede!

western chic inspiration by Naturally Chic, all items by Naturally Chic and photos by HiS.Co Photography, except cake and cake photo by KD Photography via Style Me Pretty, Bouquet by Willow Haven in Canmore

Are you planning a western wedding? If so, what ‘western’ elements will you be including?

To see more beautiful work from Banff and Melbourne photographer HIS.CO Photography click here and from a western inspired wedding shoot here.

For more information on our Naturally Chic wedding planning and event design, call us at 1.888.679.9056 or drop us a line at hello@naturallychic.ca.

Happy Planning!

Banff Wedding Planner / Equestrian Wedding Love

June 9, 2012 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

A wedding theme that I am just loving right now is the “equestrian” theme. As a horse owner myself, I’m loving this popular new trend. Of course, you don’t have to own a horse to want to incorporate western or equestrian elements into your wedding. All that’s required is a love for the animal!

One of the things I love most about this theme is that it can work well in both elegant and rustic settings, or both! And you don’t have to have a barn for your wedding venue either (though beautiful barn or ranch doesn’t hurt)!

So, how can you achieve this look? Personally, I love the contast of elegant and rustic, pretty and well-worn! Try mixing romantic, soft flowers with rustic elements such as reclaimed barn wood and leather. Rustic wood signs and stationery with a horse or horseshoe motifs work well too! Think classic and elegant, like something from a Ralph Lauren catalogue. Or, you could go a little more “western”; saddles, hay bales, etc.

Here’s a little inspiration to get you started!

Equestrian Wedding Love

Photo Credits: Bride on Horse via Wedding Chicks (KT Merry Photography), Bouquet on Saddle via Wedding Chicks (KT Merry Photography), Wood table number by Naturally Chic (photo Naturally Chic), Cake Topper, Garret Nudd Photography, Barn via Style Me Pretty.

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

Western Inspired Wedding Shoot – Part 2

June 7, 2011 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

My favorite weddings to work on are mountain and ranch wedding! Last week I posted about a Western Inspired Wedding Shoot photographed by Jesse Hisco of HIS.CO Photography and today we wanted to share a few more images from the shoot (too many beautiful photos not to share!). Jesse is quickly becoming known as a sought-after destination wedding photographer. Jesse is as creative as he is talented and his work was recently featured on one of the top wedding blogs, The Wedding Chicks. You can check out his work on The Wedding Chicks here.

The shoot took place on a snowy, winter day at the beautiful Rafter Six Ranch in Alberta, Canada (west of Calgary) and we providing the western inspired wood stationery and decor. We collaborated with a number of top wedding vendors in the area to work on the shoot, including the talented Leo of Willow Haven Flowers and BR Pirri of BRio Style.

Here’s a few more beautiful images:

Laura George wedding gown photo by HIS.CO Photography

winter bride and groom at Rafter Six Ranch by HIS.CO Photography

Western bride and groom at Rafter Six Ranch photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.

Wedding bouquet by Willow Haven Flowers

Western Tablescape

Wood table number Naturally Chic.

Western wedding inspired wood table menu, wood buttons and wood slice by Naturally Chic

Western wedding shoes | photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.

winter bride and groom – photo by Jesse Hisco Photography

Rafter Six Ranch wedding | Photo by Jesse Hisco Photography.

Wedding Creatives:

Photographer: Jesse Hisco
Stylist: BR Pirri
Floral Design: Willow Haven
Wedding Planner and western wood items & Stationery: Naturally Chic Designs
Makeup & Hair: Michelle Suffolk
Venue: Rafter 6 Ranch
Dress Designer: Laura George
Groom’s Attire: Henry Singer
Jewelry: Rudi Peet
Shoe Designer: Prada

Models: the beautiful Ashley O’Neil and Donnovan Lewis

Check out Part 1 of this shoot here.

For more information on planning your western or ranch wedding contact our wedding planning and design services at 1.888.679.0956 or hello@naturallychic.ca or via website at http://www.naturallychic.ca.

Happy Planning!