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Simply enter your addresses, choose your icons to mark your ceremony & reception site, and watch your map get created. Simply download the image and place onto your map cards, and print! It’s that easy to make map inserts for your wedding invitations.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

This ivory runner was personalized for their wedding ceremony at the Korean Presbyterian Church in Edmonton.

{ custom aisle runner used as a guest book | photo : Sam Ng Photography }

At the reception, we draped the runner over the guest book table and provided fabric paint pens for guests to sign with.

Now Daniel & Tiffanie can take this runner to their favorite framer, who will cut and place this runner inside a great frame for them. Where ever they choose to hang this keepsake, they’ll know that they walked over their names as newlyweds…and remember all those who helped celebrate with them.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

It starts with the perfect location…a backroom storage area at Elegant Touches…yes, it’s a beautiful space isn’t it?

{ set space for Blush Magazine photo shoot | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

But then we add some draping…and it starts to look a little better…

{ added draping for the photoshoot | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

So let’s cue some basic white lighting…

{ white lighting added to set design | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

Then we start to play with colors – this is where the fun starts…

{ amber room lights for ambience | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

{ lavender wedding lighting | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

{ teal lighting | photo: Cindy Gagnon Photography }

So tell me, what is your favorite color set?

Anyhow, you’ll have to look into back issues for the Summer 2010 issue of Blush Magazine – but it was fun to share with you how a photoshoot for a magazine comes to life!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

This May wedding day started with a ceremony at the family Korean Presbyterian Church in southern Edmonton – and although the day was a little drizzly, the warmth of family and friends filled the church.

{ T & D :: Calla Lily Pew Markers :: Sam Ng Photography }

The aisle was decorated with calla lily and chrysanthemum florals from Flowers in the Park and a custom printed aisle runner.

{ T & D :: ceremony at Korean Presbyterian Church :: Sam Ng Photography }

And even though it was raining, Tiffanie and Daniel with their photographer Sam Ng braved the weather for some incredible portraits – I love umbrella shots!

{ T & D in the rain :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ Sam Ng Photography }

As the festivities moved towards the reception at the Marriott at River Cree, 400+ guests were greeted with the ceremony aisle runner for signing. This runner was turned into a fabulous keepsake for the couple.

{ aisle runner for signature banner :: Sam Ng Photography }

The seating chart was created using a printable template from DIY Party Designs – once the names were in the chart, the file was uploaded to Staples for printing and placed in a frame for the wedding.

{ seating chart made using a DIY printable template from DIY Party Designs | photo: Nuance Occasions }

The dramatic teal lighting was emphasized on the backdrop by QSD Rentals. The teal and black linens from Elegant Touches were augmented with the rhinestone buckle accents. Wanting a more tailored and chic design, centerpieces were created with custom imported black feather balls.

{ dramatic teal decor with feather balls :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ wedding reception head table | cake by Deliciously Different | Sam Ng Photography }

When making decisions about the wedding cake, the couple was torn on two designs – and decided ultimately to find a way to incorporate the two together for a dramatic statement piece.

Tiffanie and Daniel wanted a real ‘wow’ element to their reception and we decided the best way to do that was bring in an aerial artist – performing to a Cirque du Soleil number from the show Ka.

{ our aerial artist performing to music of Ka :: Sam Ng Photography }

And want a sneak peak at what a groom does who loves his new wife? When you new wife loves Hello Kitty, he buys her a Hello Kitty Diamond Ring!

{ hello Kitty diamond ring gift :: Sam Ng Photography }

The day may be been drizzly but it was sizzling inside! With a hooked up party thanks to DJ Qwake, this party went into the wee hours. To continue the festivities, a Korean Tea Ceremony was held with immediate family the next day. Dan & Tiffanie – I hope your wedding day resonates in your mind as an incredible party for years to come!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

You can read the feature here: Featured Planner: Jolyn Saramaga

Thanks WPIC for the feature!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

Nancy & Michael lived in Ontario, so the majority of their planning was done from afar. The other detail you need to know about Nancy & Michael, is that they are both researchers in the chicken field. Needless to say, there were more chicken jokes at this wedding than we’ve ever thought possible!

{ Nancy getting ready :: Sam Ng Photography }

It’s important to to note that while the girls were spending countless hours priming and pinning to get ready, the guys hit the links to get in a couple rounds.

{ groom & groomsmen hit the links :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ groom getting ready :: Sam Ng Photography }

The official start to the day was Nancy and Michael’s first glimpse of each other – with Michael bringing her bouquet to her…

{ first glimpse :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ first glimpse:: Sam Ng Photography }

{ N & M :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ N & M :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ N & M :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ N & M :: Sam Ng Photography }

It was important to Nancy & Michael that there was an intimate atmosphere and smooth flow to the evening. A 5pm ceremony in the upper loft of the Rainbow Room of the Edmonton Petroleum Club provided soft natural light.

{ Rainbow Room Ceremony :: Edmonton Petroleum Club :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ ceremony programs :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ ceremony program :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ ceremony guitarist :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ Nancy escorted by her father :: Sam Ng Photography }

It was important for Nancy & Michael that we find a marriage commissioner willing to work with their friend Joanne, so that their friend could have a large role in their wedding ceremony. Marriage commissioner Sheila Smyth worked wonderfully with my couple and their friend to create an intimate and meaningful ceremony.

{ reception tables :: Sam Ng Photography }

As the Leduc Room of the Edmonton Petroleum has such natural ambiance, we simply added some plum linens from Elegant Touches – embellished with alternating brass candelabras and floral arrangements as table centerpieces.

The wedding cake and grooms cake (a pile of chicken feed with little chicks on it) were created by the talented Tamara of Simply Elegant Cakes. Floral bouquets and centerpieces were dramatic with the deep crimson red and plum hues. The florals were created by Karen’s team at Awesome Blossom.

{ wedding cake :: bouquet :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ bride and groom hold hands during welcome :: Sam Ng Photography }

In order to get the loving couple to kiss, guests had to provide some hula hoop inspiration & chuckles first…

{ hula hooping for kisses :: Sam Ng Photography }

A fun piece of personalized flair for Nancy & Michael, was their crimson dyed egg placecards, with each guests name written in gold. To provide a stable base for the placecards, we used brass napkin rings placed on their sides.

{ egg placecards :: Sam Ng Photography }

Along with dessert, creme liquors were served as shots to add to coffee. The servers & team at the Edmonton Petroleum are always such a joy to work with.

{ shots with coffee :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ N & M cutting their wedding cake :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ first dance :: Sam Ng Photography }

{ stealing a moment from the party :: Sam Ng Photography }

Nancy and Mike – there is something so serene when the two of you are together. Your laughter, your quick sense of humor and your caring nature towards family and friends are traits that will all lend you well in your years of marriage. Our team was honored to help create your wedding day and see you enjoy the day to it’s fullest.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

J&T had a fun art deco wedding in September – with an intense amount of details. It was so much fun helping create this vision along side a very graphically talented bride (and fab invitation designer of Pink Polka Design)!

To take a look at some of their photos – you can view all the photos on the post here:
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/11/10/modern-wedding-by-pinkpolka-wedding-design-james-design-studio/

Such a transformation for a local art gallery with some incredibly fun elements! Keep watching, as I’ll be updating you more on this incredible wedding soon!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

It’s not that I hate the song, I do love it. What I dislike, is that couples will pick it because it’s the only recognizable classical song they may know…STOP…you don’t have to use classical music for your ceremony processional.

Unless your church is dictating the music you must use – chose music that you love to listen too, choose music you feel represents who you are…if you love classical music, then by all means use it, but find a song that represents you!

If you love classical music, and your fiance loves hard rock – then create a happy medium, like this song from Jerry C!

Now – that’s how you personalize ceremony music to who you are!

Our couples have had r&b songs for their processional, and rap songs for their recessional and everywhere in between. The key is finding songs and genres you enjoy, and from there I’ll help you integrate into your ceremony so that everyone can enjoy your ceremony music selections!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

You may choose florals to be more round in shape, like this arrangment:

{ florals: La Piazza Dasee | photo: Picture That Photography }

A couple other things you should note when using candelabras as your centerpiece:

• Do not use candles. The flame & heat will wilt and damage the florals quickly. Instead, use an LED battery tea light or LED submersible light.
• Ensure your florist is aware whether there is a saucer included with the candelabra you’ve rented, or if they need to balance a floral saucer on one of the taper pieces.
• Ensure your candelabra is a sufficient weight to support the type & size of arrangement you wish to balance on it.

Candelabras provide a quick & elegant solution to decorating formal spaces. Be creative with the arrangements you choose to use with them!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457

There are so many creative ways to present your escort cards to your guests.

{ escort cards as a wheel at L & R wedding | photo: Picture That Photography }

Crystal tray for escort cards by Nancy Lu Chin Designs

{ placecard frame at H & B wedding | photo: Picture That Photography }

How are you planning to display your escort seating cards?

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457