I had the pleasure of viewing this unique space first hand yesterday – as they officially open their doors for weddings.

Whether you want an outdoor Edmonton ceremony venue for up to 500 guests or just love baseball that much – you can now enjoy exchanging nuptials right at home plate!

Guests can enter through the main entrance and concourse, or you can opt to have the big ‘game day’ gate open up for your guests to access.

The Home Run lounge is a great place to host your reception before or after your ceremony. Catering services are provided on site. You can amend this floorplan any way you like with a combination of rectangular tables and hightop tables.

And although the field was covered for my visit, you can have your ceremony on home plate or the pitchers mound. Guests may be seated in the bleachers or on chairs right on the baseball field.

Because it’s Alberta, a covered back up area is a must and the game day picnic area serves that function. Remove all the tables and this can be a great back up ceremony location, with the field still as your backdrop.

And last but not least, you’ll have your own changing room to use on the wedding day – the same one the pros use!

And there are so many fun areas on this property for you to take wedding photos – inside and outside of the field. With it’s free parking for your guests and the picturesque neighborhood of Rossdale skirting this venue, you’ll find lots of potential for hosting your wedding celebrations here.

Whether one of you, or both of you are a baseball fanatic – or you just like the idea of a different venue for your ceremony and reception, you may want to consider Telus Field as the perfect location to exchange your nuptials. I’m looking forward to turning this baseball diamond into a classy celebration for a future Nuance Occasions couple.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

Pose for a historic photograph with the wedding party and enjoy refreshments from the Arbour Restaurant and Tea Room.

Following the wedding get a glimpse of the Rutherford family’s life in Edmonton during the Great War.

Tour this post-Edwardian style home, its gracious Parlour, elegant dining room and library teeming with books.

The event is free but to ensure that we have enough food, please pre-register by July 5th by calling 780-422-2697 or emailing info@rutherfordhouse.ca.

Rutherford House is the historic 1911 mansion of Alberta’s first Premier Alexander Cameron Rutherford. Today, it is operated as a provincial historic site and the home of the Friends of Rutherford House Society, who seek to open the house to the public through our Arbour Restaurant, Whatnot Gift Shop, and in hosting Private events like weddings.

It is a beautiful location for both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, receptions, and photos for up to 75 guests.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

The Edmonton Expo Centre is the newly renovated and expanded Agricom that is part of the Northlands property.

I was one of the limited wedding planners who had opportunity to view the new spaces and see all the behind the scenes innovations that have been incorporated into this expansion.

Myself and corporate meeting planners were greeted with a plethora of food stations – indian beef kabobs, carved beef on a bun, international cheese buffet and a ‘make your own sundae bar’.

We were then taken on personal tours of the large conference center, and their ballroom which is a wonderful space for weddings!

Our tour included exclusive behind the scenes looks into the transport areas and kitchen facilities.

I have to say, I wasn’t originally sure how well this large facility that normally hosts conferences would be suited to more intimate weddings, but after this behind the scenes tours, I’m confident that the newly expanded Expo Centre will accomodate many wonderful weddings.

If you are needing a large venue that doesn’t sacrifice quality or style, then consider the Edmonton Expo Centre!

Special thanks to Trent Evans for the tour of our group. It was such a great opportunity to view such an incredible facility!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

Trans Alta Art Barns : Fashionista

2 oz Chambord
4-6oz of Champagne
Top with fresh raspberries

Thank you for sharing Samantha!

Trans Alta Art Barns is located in the theatre district of Old Strathcona and provides a contemporary venue for unique wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

I love attending these types of soirees, as it’s a chance for the venue to show off what they do well…and for this year’s customer appreciation event, the Marriott at River Cree chose food stations to showcase their fabulous culinary abilities!

(all photos were taken on my iPhone)

Food stations can be perfect in a cocktail style atmosphere or even a be used to offer full meals. If I had let myself make my way to each station, it would have surely sufficed as a full meal.

Filling the center of the room, was an assortment of savory and sweet stations, pleasantly arranged and not buffet like at all – all easily accessible from 2 sides, so there was never an awkward line up to participate in.

My favorite stations for the night was the asian noodle station and the crepe suzette station – needless to say, my personal trainer Darcy’s words hung heavy in my mind as I still snuck a creme brulee from the dessert bar.

Other food stations included the sushi bar, baron of beef au jus station, pasta station, shrimp cocktail on ice station, martini bar, pastry station with chocolate bar, and antipasto bar.

To celebrate the CFR – there was a great band, calf roping skills test and opportunities to meet Miss Rodeo Canada and Miss Rodeo Princess…thank you Marriott at River Cree for hosting such a fun appreciation event!

Even the Nuance Occasions lighting architect was part of the design process for the main stage backdrop…love all of Vince’s lighting works!! He does such a great job of creating ambient light in any room.

Food stations are a creative and fun way for guests to pick their food options instead of a buffet. And the Marriott at River Cree definitely knows how to do them right…be sure to check with Erin or Kate on their sales team if you want to consider a food station style reception for your wedding!

PS. And the Marriott at River Cree will even cater events off-site – including food stations!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

This world class venue will be able to offer couples world class weddings – an essence of metro downtown chic!

Working collaboratively with the management team of the Winspear Centre, Nuance Occasions will be assisting with the transition of taking over all current bookings, and managing all inquiries, viewings & management of wedding events hosted at the Winspear Centre.

photo credit : Kelsy Nielson Photographer

The beauty of this venue & wedding planner firm relationship, is that each and every couple who wishes to have a Winspear wedding, will be assisted along the way by experienced wedding coordinators who understand the intricate needs of preparing your ceremony or reception venue.

To inquire about availability of the Winspear Centre for your wedding ceremony or reception – contact our Winspear wedding coordinators:
phone : 780.628.6462
email : winspear@nuanceoccasions.com
Host your world class wedding at this world class venue!

Watch our website & newsletter for updates – our team can’t wait to share with you more about this incredible wedding venue!

“I don’t think it is possible to find a more dramatic ceremony venue in Edmonton than the main lobby in the Winspear. We had booked our ceremony at the Winspear before Ashley and the Nuance Occasions team took over. Imagine our surprise and delight when Ashley called up and let us know that now, not only would our ceremony be in such a beautiful venue, but that she would be acting as our wedding coordinator for the ceremony. And, that this would be included in the fee. From the first phone call I had with Ashley, I knew we were in luck. She was organized, detail oriented, an advocate for us, and, as we discovered on the day of the wedding, excellent as what she does. Ashley took the stress right out of our ceremony, we were able to just enjoy the moments for what they were! Our wedding ceremony was incredible. It was beautiful and it went off without a hitch. I would recommend the Winspear to anyone getting married in Edmonton.” Allison | January 2010 ceremony

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
780.486.5310 ext.1

{ photo credit :: Shandro Photo }

Visit the Muttart Conservatory & learn about the spaces available for rent for wedding ceremonies & receptions!

When | Sunday September 27, 2009 from 10am-6pm
Where | Muttart Conservatory 9626-96A Street
What | *FREE* admission, but please bring a donation to the Edmonton Food Bank
Why | to check out all the newly renovated spaces

Be sure to visit the Muttart Conservatory website for scheduled activities on September 27!

I’ll be there, checking out the renovated spaces and seeing what options exist for our couples. I hope you get a chance to check out this Edmonton wedding gem as well!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

Myself and select Edmonton, Calgary and Rocky Mountain wedding planners were personally invited by the hotel to come and experience first hand all they will do to make weddings for our couples a memorable celebration!

I have hundreds of photos to sort through…so I’ll be blogging about my stay over the coming week or so…but for now…I”ll leave you with some teaser pictures from my weekend!

As you can see, it was a packed weekend!! I was truly sad to see it all come to an end!

If you are looking for an incredible Resort Hotel – that can offer you a destination wedding in a magical mountain location, with an assortment of unique activities for guests to participate in, where everyone will be hosted to the higest calibre of style…then you must book your wedding at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

I’d love to help you create a wonderful Rocky Mountain wedding - whether you want to be married while you and your guests float on the lake, have an intimate rooftop patio ceremony with view of the mountains or dine in the most gorgeous of ballrooms - I’ll be pleased to guide you with your planning.

Please contact Nuance Occasions today to inquire about the special offers available to our clients who choose the eloquent Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise as their wedding destination!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

Nuance Occasions was a guest of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise & received complimentary accomodation, meals and accomodation during this wedding planner FAM trip.

If your guests are booked at a Delta Hotel for your wedding they can register their hotel confirmation, and then receive a 15% discount on their flights with Air Canada.

To claim the discount, visit: www.deltahotels.com/flyaircanada/

I hope some of your guests will be able to benefit from this great special offer!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

PS. Are you staying at a Delta hotel as part of your honeymoon during this time frame? If so, you can benefit too from this special offer!