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Lake Louise Wedding

July 14, 2014 By Sharon Auld

Sarah + Jim had their Lake Louise wedding at Baker Creek Mountain Resort last June. They came all the way from California with family and friends from all over the United States (including Indiana where Jim is originally from). Though the weather was less than perfect when they arrived, the couple still managed to get out and see the sights around Lake Louise and Banff. They enjoyed sightseeing and dinner at The Post Hotel in Lake Louise and even had a chance to do some activities with their wedding party. Jim took the guys canoeing, while we arranged for Sarah and her girls to enjoy a hike to the Tea House in Lake Louise and yoga along the way with eco-instructor Ronna.

Rustic sign by Naturally Chic | Photo by Michael Albert Photography.

With high hopes of good weather, the couple decided on an outdoor ceremony by Baker Creek. Unfortunately, the rain continued to fall (and quite heavy at times). Sarah was undeterred. Despite the rain, she was determined to have an outdoor ceremony rather than use the indoor back-up at Baker Creek Mountain Resort. Jim and his best man Tim (and the boys) got to work setting up small tents so guests could stay dry. With lots of umbrellas and positive attitudes, the couple married outside.

Lake Louise wedding at Baker Creek Chalets.

Sarah Mayerson Designs provided the always beautiful bouquet and centerpieces.

Beautiful bouquet by Sarah Mayerson Design | wood bouquet charm by Naturally Chic.

For their Lake Louise wedding at the beautiful Baker Creek Mountain Resort, we transformed the Bistro with chivari chairs and pretty linens.

Baker Creek Wedding | Photo by Naturally Chic.

Sarah looked gorgeous on her wedding day!

Photo by Michael Albert Photography

The ceremony in the rain.

The couple surprised their wedding party with gifts that were presented in engraved wood boxes.

Wooden boxes for wedding party gifts by Naturally Chic | Photo by Michael Albert Photography.

Sarah + Jim find a moment to relax.

For the guest seating chart, we used an old window frame. The tables were named after local mountains and lakes.

Window Frame Seating Chart by Naturally Chic | Photo by Michael Albert Photography.

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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.

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!

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.

Good night from Deer Lodge in Lake Louise!

If you’ve missed it check out Part One of this fun, Lake Louise fall wedding here.

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

The Creative Team:

Photography: Funky Town Photography

Planning and Design / Decor : Sharon / Naturally Chic

Venue: Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Deer Lodge

Flowers: Sarah Mayerson Design

DJ: Rob Murray from Class Act DJ

Photo Booth – Silly Booth

Hair and Make-up: Lana Desch/ Lana Rae Makeup

Wood signage, stationery, place cards, table numbers etc: Naturally Chic

Lake Louise Fall Wedding

April 4, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

This is one of our favorite Lake Louise Fall weddings. I am really excited to share this wedding because it was such a fun wedding with an amazing couple and the photography by Funky Town Photography (Christina Craft and Erica Jensen as second shooter) was stunning!

I had such a great time helping Rachel and Mike plan their Fall wedding at Canadian Rocky Mountain Resort’s Deer Lodge in Lake Louise, Alberta. I remember several design meetings over coffee that were always a great time, mainly because Rachel and Mike are easy going people who really wanted to have fun with their wedding. From the start, they had the idea that they wanted to show their personality and have a little fun with the fact that they both had the same last name; Wong, and “Wong Squared” as a wedding motif was born. We definitely had fun playing with this motif throughout their wedding!

I also loved the fact that they wanted to play up Mike’s Scottish heritage. We wanted to weave some of their Scottish plaid in with their orange and brown colour palette and this set the tone for their rustic Lake Louise wedding. Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Deer Lodge was a perfect location for their wedding!

This is how there story began! Actually it began apparently at the Keg in Calgary but that is another story…this is the story of their wedding day. 🙂

Rachel and Mike did a first look reveal before their actual wedding ceremony. I am starting to love first look ceremonies! I love that it is an intimate moment for just the couple to share some time together before the ceremony. It is also a great way to get the nerves worked out too when you can see each other beforehand. It really is a shared experience between the couple!

Here comes the bride!

Once the first look is finished, the couple can relax before the ceremony and just have some fun! Rachel and Mike went out around the Lake Louise area with their incredibly talented photographers for some portraits, and were joined by their wedding party.

I love this shot of Rachel and Mike in front of the sparkling blue waters of Lake Louise!

We made some fun photo props for the wedding party to take out on their photo shoot. I love personalized props for photos because they are always so much fun!

Time to get married! I don’t think anyone could have asked for a more beautiful fall day! In fact, it was really more like summer!

Orange wedding wands and wood engraved wedding programs were ready to go. I love the little booklets Rachel and Mike decided on for the ceremony program and what was even better was the personalized stories inside of how the couple met and about their wedding party.

One of my favorite “ceremonies” to do within a wedding ceremony is the “wine box / love letters” ceremony. In this case we made a custom wood box, but the couple chose to put scotch in the box instead of wine along with their love notes to each other. During the ceremony, it was explained to the guests that the couple would hopefully never have to open the box because it was meant to be opened at a time of stress in the marriage… they’d drink the scotch and read the letters to each other and remember why they fell in love with each other in the first place!

Look out Rachel has the hammer!

They were so cute! The guests really enjoyed the fun as well.

The Wongs are officially “Wong Squared”!

Yay! Congratulations Rachel and Mike!!

Stay tuned for more of Rachel and Mike’s wedding reception that took place at Deer Lodge in Lake Louise. This couple knows how to have fun, so don’t miss it! Here is Part 2 of Rachel and Mike’s Lake Louise Wedding!

For more information on planning your Lake Louise wedding, contact us (Naturally Chic) at hello@naturallychic.ca or 1.888.679.9056!

The Creative Team:

Photography: Funky Town Photography; Planning and Design: Sharon / Naturally Chic; Venue: Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Deer Lodge ; Flowers: Sarah Mayerson Design; Hair and Make-up: Lana Desch/ Lana Rae Makeup

Wood signage, stationery, photo props, wine box: Naturally Chic

Happy Planning!

Real Mountain Weddings – Lake Louise Preview

January 7, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

This real mountain wedding is from the amazingly talented Christina Craft from Funky Town Photography. If you get a chance, check out the portfolio on Christina’s site; it is filled with beautiful works of art!

In the meantime, here is a photo collage of some decor we made for one of our favorite couples, Rachel and Mike who were married at Deer Lodge, Lake Louise. We had a wonderful experience working with Rachel and Mike, who were so laid-back and fun! Working with the staff of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resort’s Deer Lodge was also an amazing experience. We enjoy all our weddings at CRMR properties and especially love Lake Louise weddings!

You can also see more of Rachel and Mike’s rustic mountain wedding here.

We hope to blog much more often, so please stop by again as we will be sharing some of our favorite past weddings.

Happy Planning!

For more information about our wedding design and planning services, contact us at www.naturallychic.ca. Email hello@naturallychic.ca.

Also visit our sister site Canadian Mountain Chic for more wedding inspiration!

Whimsical Lake Louise Winter Wedding – Part 2

January 3, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

Yesterday we shared Part 1 of Amanda and Simon’s Lake Louise Winter Wedding. Today we are sharing their reception details at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

With the arrival of colder temperatures and Christmas mere days away, the Chateau’s common areas were festively decorated, and it was surprisingly quiet and cozy! Amanda and Simon treated their guests to a private dinner in the Lefroy room.

From the start Amanda had a vision for her wedding decor: vintage, colorful and quirky! With that notion in mind Amanda scoured the internet and Etsy for interesting “bits and bobs” that would work with her theme. She found some lovely (and cute!) felted woodland creatures that fit perfectly amongst the vintage doilies and china.

I love the two felties Amanda chose for her and Simon. Two cute “love bunnies”!

The felted animals doubled as guest favours and Amanda thoughtfully chose each creature with care for her guests. I love this sweet shot by Orange Girl of a felted mouse in a tea cup!

Over the course of the year Amanda collected vintage crocheted doilies (and we found a few to supplement). The doilies were used to create a lovely, layered table runner. With it not being practical for Amanda to carry vintage china pieces with her, we collected an eclectic mix of vintage china pieces for her that we found at various thrift shops. We even used a few pieces from family heirlooms. The Chateau’s vintage silverware fit perfectly at each place setting.

Amanda had also found some cute felted place card holders and fun vintage 1950’s, “space” napkins. Both were a hit with the children and sci-fi lovers alike!

The fun thing about vintage wedding place settings is that even if you don’t have a full set of china, you can mix and match for an eclectic look!

When Amanda and I had difficulty sourcing colorful chair ties, Amanda’s mother offered to sew them for her. They looked fabulous!

I love that Amanda and Simon put so much of themselves into their wedding. One thoughtful feature was framed photographs of their parent’s on their wedding days and photos of family who were unable to attend.

Amanda commissioned Barbara Laberge from Cake Creations to make this amazing ‘Snowflake Tree’ wedding cake. Barb made each snowflake by hand and made the cute ‘snow couple’ to complete the masterpiece!

Amanda and Simon, thank you for letting us share in your special day! We wish you a lifetime of happiness. Hope you are warm today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Planning!

For more information contact www.naturallychic.ca or email hello@naturallychic.ca.

Credits:

Planning and Design: Naturally Chic

Photography: Orange Girl Photographs

Venue: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Flowers: Leo / Willow Haven

Hair and Make up – Styling Steph

Chairs – Special Event Rentals Banff

Bride’s Dress – Angelina from Arcaro Couture

Groom’s Suit – Marchesi

Bouquet – Metallic Bloom (Etsy)

Felt Animals:

Place card holders: Feltville

Bunny – Treacher Creatures

Mouse – TCM Felt Designs

Bear – Pingle Monster

Other Animals – Adora Wools

Whimsical Lake Louise Winter Wedding

January 2, 2014 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

We are delighted to share Amanda and Simon’s whimsical Lake Louise winter wedding that was featured on Poppytalk blog. What an honour!!

Amanda and Simon are the most wonderful couple! We had been talking from afar for almost a year before finally meeting. They came all the way from Australia in plus 40 degree weather (their hot season) to the Canadian Rocky Mountains for their winter wedding and to experience a true Canadian Christmas.

The weather had been relatively warm in the Rockies for December, but the temperatures dropped to minus 20 degrees celsius upon their arrival. It was wonderful to experience their excitement in seeing the mountains for the first time!!

Amanda had her dress custom made for her and modelled after a couture wedding dress from Dior. The vintage flowers were from her mother’s very own wedding dress.

Amanda’s beautiful bouquet was perfect for a wedding in cold temperatures!

On Amanda’s bouquet hung a small tag ” I carry your heart, I carry it in my heart”. She also had two pocket watches one set to Australia time and the other Canadian time.

I love that the groom Simon had Star Wars themed Storm-troopers (with tuxes) for his cufflinks!

The Ceremony was set in the Lefroy Room at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. We surprised the bride and groom with wood monogram signs for the couple, that we framed in vintage frames with burlap backing and we placed them on either side of the entrance to the Lefroy room.

Set on each chair was a linen bag with tissues for each guest and an itinerary for the day ahead.

The lovely flower basket and florals were from Willow Haven in Canmore.

The Groom Simon and his parents.

Here comes the bride!

I love this shot of the couple!!

After the ceremony, the couple had a wonderful stand up lunch reception and dessert bar in the adjacent room. We hand painted and distressed mason jars in various color to match Amanda and Simon’s vintage theme.

After lunch the bride and groom headed out to enjoy Lake Louise. After bundling up with hand-warmers and some warm layers, the guests enjoyed a picturesque ride in a horse-drawn sleigh!

Love was in the air!

Amanda and Simon are now ‘honorary’ Canadians after being such troopers out it the cold weather (and with such positive attitudes)!! They are truly one of the nicest couples we have ever been blessed to work with!!

Stop by again tomorrow as we will be sharing Part 2 of Amanda and Simon’s Whimsical Lake Louise wedding including the fun vintage wedding reception.

Happy Planning!

Contact Naturally Chic at www.naturallychic.ca for more information if you’re planning a winter wedding in the Canadian Rockies! See more Canadian Rocky Mountain Wedding inspiration at our sister site Canadian Mountain Chic.

Credits:

Planning and Design: Naturally Chic

Photography: Orange Girl Photographs

Venue: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Flowers: Leo / Willow Haven

Hair and Make up – Styling Steph

Bride’s Dress – Angelina from Arcaro Couture

Groom’s Suit – Marchesi

Wedding Commissioner – Robin White

Lake Louise Winter Wedding Feature

January 16, 2013 By Sharon Auld

by Sharon Auld

One of the Lake Louise winter weddings we worked on is being featured on the Canadian blog Poppytalk! So thrilled as the couple Simon and Amanda are amazing folks who came all the way from Australia to experience snow and the Rockies for the first time! They were such a fun couple to work with!

The beautiful photos featured on Poppytalk are from Orange Girl Photographs.

Fairmont-Chateua-Lake-louise-winter-wedding

Amanda + Simon’s Lake Louise Winter Wedding on the Poppytalk Blog!

For information on our planning and design services contact us at hello@naturallychic.ca or 1.888.679.9056. Visit our website at www.naturallychic.ca.

Happy Planning!