Here’s a little sneak peak of their wedding day…

{ ceremony : Fairmont Hotel MacDonald : Wedgewood Room }

{ reception : Royal Mayfair Golf Club }

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I can’t wait to share more with you of this wonderful couple and their distinct wedding day!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

“Emilie, thank you so much for making our wedding day amazing! I’m sure there were hiccups but I never heard about them, which makes me happy! I couldn’t have imagined my day without you Emilie! I am very thankful for all your help and you worked as though it was your very own wedding. Thank you for caring!”- Marlene & Chris

A wedding ceremony beginning in the beautiful Devonian Botanical Gardens at the Wedding Lawn. Their wedding ceremony was officiated by marriage commissioner Rose Rosenburger.

Marlene & Chris then had a fun afternoon doing photos with their photographers Adam and Radelle of Eternal Reflections Photography.

Guests were then welcomed at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald into the Empire Ballroom. Orchids, florals and ribbons embellished the chandeliers in the room.

The floral centerpieces and hanging chandelier florals were created by Graham & Lane with table linens provided by Elegant Touches.

With a martini ice luge station and dancing throughout the evening, Marlene & Chris enjoyed a fabulous autumn reception.

You can find more of their pro photos on the Eternal Reflections blog.

Marlene & Chris – we know your wedding day wasn’t without it’s challenges, but hope you’ve been able to surround yourself with the wonderful memories of the day.

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
   Emilie | Associate Wedding Coordinator
Nuance Occasions
780.486.5310 ext.1

“Nuance Occasions is amazing! Jolyn helped us tremendously through our whole planning process and we were more than happy with all of her help and ideas. She went above and beyond any expectations that we had and truly created the wedding of our dreams! She is an angel sent down from the wedding gods who saved us from all of the wedding planning stress! A year ago, just thinking about planning our wedding from California, when it was going to take place in Edmonton, was a nightmare!! Thanks to Jolyn and the online wedding workroom, our planning process was alot of fun and stress free, like it should be! Thank you so much for absolutely everything!!!” – Mackenzie & Joshua

It was fitting that the California couple brought their weather with them – so on Mackenzie & Joshua’s wedding day, the temperatures reached +35degrees!

Nearly all the planning happened with Mackenzie & Joshua back home in California, however, Mackenzie’s mother was instrumental in helping finalize details and we made sure Mackenzie was had her input thanks to the Nuance Occasions online workroom.

The afternoon ceremony was at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald in the Drawing Room. The room was transformed with fabric and the use of ambient lights. Calla lilies artfully placed in cylinder vases by La Piazza Dasee graced the edges of the custom printed aisle runner. The ferns and greenery accents lovingly reminded the couple of the lush greenery back home – bringing a little California to Edmonton thanks to the ceremony designs of Exquisite Creations.

This fun loving group took full advantage of the hot sun and steamy Hotel MacDonald venue as they began their photographs around the property. Then, with the guidance of Sam of Sam Ng Photography – ventured into some back alleys and interesting spots in downtown Edmonton.

Guests were treated to an a hip and trendy reception when they arrived at the Union Bank Inn (one of my top 3 favorite venues in Edmonton!) The deep moss green linens were invigorated by the gold satin chair covers, with pops of purple and orange throughout the room. It was so enjoyable planning the decor with a couple willing to make some bold color statements – and it paid off – it really is my most favorite room that we’ve done so far at the Union Bank Inn…it was stunning…and the guests thought so too!

The florals were a definite centerpiece to the wedding reception room – lush green on the iron pillars, and a creative tropical design became the focal point on the mantal. Jeanine at La Piazza Dasee most definitely understood Mackenzie’s vision for California chic! Add the hip stationery of Pink Polka Design – which worked so perfectly with the unique color scheme and sophistication Mackenzie & Joshua wanted.

Mackenzie and Joshua knew they wanted a simple cake, but wanted a unique design to it. Tamara at Simply Elegant was up to task in creating a tiered cake with different height tiers – it was a truly ‘simply elegant’ creation. As a tribute to the region where Joshua was from, a decadent avocado and tomatoe salad was specially created by the culinary team at the Union Bank Inn – all our california guests & avocado ranchers were asking for the recipe it was so delectable!!! And what dinner would be complete without some California wines!

Mackenzie & Joshua – it was so much fun bringing your vision to life! I hope you truly enjoyed your second reception in California and look forward to getting to see you both again at another one of our Nuance Occasions’ weddings next year (hint hint Mallory)!

Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Jacquelyn | Associate Coordinator
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

Jamie & Mark - Nuance Occasions - Edmonton November Wedding

From the start, the couple had a desire to reduce the impact of their wedding day. It all started with Mark’s committment to purchase only Canadian mined diamonds for Jamie’s engagement ring, to ensure they were not supporting ‘blood diamonds’. Jamie and Mark chose their invitations and stationery to be designed with FSC certified papers by Pink Polka Designs. Their invite included a tear-away rsvp that would work as postcard, so that an envelope wasn’t required.

In traditional style, they started their wedding day with a catholic ceremony at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church featuring their programs which were designed by Jenelle of Pink Polka Designs – to carry through the scottish elements of the tartan they wanted. Our groom, in his gordan tartan kilt and bride in a stunning white and navy gown looked absolutely radiant!

When we began planning for a November wedding, we were planning with the idea of having to contend with snow – but to the contrary, it was a stunningly beautiful fall day – so the couple was able to proceed with their photo session in downtown Edmonton.

As the couple arrived at the Hotel Fairmont MacDonald in Edmonton, they were greated with many elements of their eco-chic wedding. Guest arrived to see that the couple had made wedding donations to two worthly organizations, in lieu of wedding favors – they had donated to the Fort McMurray Food Bank, and Center of Hope (a Fort McMurray Shelter).

Jamie and Mark decided to do a photo guest book as well – but instead of just taking photos of couples as they came in – they set up a photobooth (with a backdrop, tripod and camera) and then had a basket of props available for guests to dress up with and have some fun. Guests loved the opportunity to pose at their leisure throughout the night – with feather boas, hats, glasses and much more! Now, not only will they be able to remember their guests, they get to see a different side of their personality shine through!

Guests enjoyed their signature cocktail, the ‘Mark*tini’ as they moved from the foyer into the Empire Ballroom. Jamie and Mark took particular care to ensure as many of their decor items were rented and could be reused. To reduce the use of florals in their wedding day – the couple opted to grow centerpieces made of wheatgrass. Instead of candles which produce petroleum emissions, the couple opted for a LED battery operated candle – and although it requires emissions to be produced, because it can be reused, it was a perfect choice for use at their wedding.

With the weather on our side, the couple was able to enjoy a leisurely photo session with their photographer, Nicole Medynski.

The evening festivities began with a piped in entrance – but we had a surprise in store for our groom! My groom Mark is a Star Wars fanantic, but Jamie had joked in the early stages of planning, that her formal wedding was not going to be turned into a Star Wars feature. So we planned to find a very special bagpiper – and we did in Cam Wallace. Cam piped in our wedding party to a traditional scottish tune, and when he returned to pipe in our wedding couple – the tune changed – to the Star Wars theme song!!! The crowd errupted in laughter, as everyone was well aware of Mark’s passion for this timeless movie! The picture above shows Mark’s expression as he caught on what was being played!

Now, wanting to make sure Jamie also had a surprise for the wedding day – I went to their graphic designer with a special request. I knew the couple was having Pink Polka design their seating chart. I asked Jenelle, to make a change to the seating chart after the couple had approved the proof. At the head table, was listed Mark and Jamie, but on the other side of Jamie’s name, we added ‘Jon Bon Jovi’ her most favorite musician, who she many times jokingly told Mark, she’d leave him at the alter if ‘Jon’ showed up. Many of the guests caught on when reading the seating chart, but Jamie needed a bit of prompting to take a closer look! It was a fun and personal touch that was easily added into her day!

The couple then proceeded to cut their cake (a carrot cake for an organic alternative) by Simply Elegant, and then had the cupcakes for guests to help themselves to throughout the night or to take home, with the couple’s ‘H’ monogram on the top.

This wedding was a special one, in that this wedding was the first official ‘green’ wedding at the Hotel Fairmont MacDonald, Edmonton. We worked with the chef to create a truely organic buffet menu, which featured produce and meats from local producers – keeping to the idea of the 100 mile menu. Guests enjoyed the feast, and enjoyed the organic wines from Bonterra in Californa.

When time for the garter toss, our couple had another little surprise. Originally, Jamie wasn’t too keen on doing a garter removal, but since Mark was wearing a kilt, we decided to have a little fun, and when time, Mark pretended he was getting ready to remove the garter from Jamie, but then stopped, put his leg up on her chair and Jamie removed the garter from HIS leg!! The crowd loved this unexpected twist on tradition!

Jamie & Mark – your day was a truly personal day – designed with your interests and lifestyle incorporated throughout so many of the details. Your love for one another filled the room! I hope you have many fantastic memories of your special day – to last you both a lifetime!!! You two were such a pleasure to work with, I truly enjoyed seeing all your plans come to life! Enjoy your honeymoon in Maui!!

Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions