Real weddings, real rooms, and the advice I give my own couples.
Venue walk-throughs, planning guidance and celebrations from Calgary, Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise.
What Is a Wedding Content Creator—and Do You Need One at Your Wedding?
Candid clips, behind-the-scenes video and memories you can share within a day or two — what a wedding content creator actually does, and how they work alongside your photographer.
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Planning 101 — July 2026Wedding Dates to Avoid for 2027 and 2028
Long weekends, flower price spikes, family holidays and Friday the 13th — the dates worth a second thought before you sign a venue contract.
Real Weddings — July 2023A Disney-Inspired Wedding in the Canadian Rockies at Emerald Lake Lodge
What happens when a Disney bride marries her Star Wars groom at Emerald Lake Lodge.
Real Weddings — November 2022Sabah and Aly's Summer Wedding in Calgary
Colour, family, and a celebration that filled a Calgary summer weekend.
Real Weddings — November 2022Real Wedding: Hanna and Jamie's Summer Wedding at the Fairmont Banff Springs
A castle in the Rockies, a summer afternoon, and a celebration built entirely around the guest experience.
Destination Weddings — December 2019O Canada: Wedding Differences We See North of the Border
Timing, MCs, officiant rules, and multiculturalism — what actually differs when you marry in Western Canada.
Real Weddings — November 2019Real Wedding: Sami and Ian's Summer Wedding at Chateau Lake Louise
Turquoise water, a glacier backdrop, and a weekend guests still talk about.
Real Weddings — September 2019Real Wedding: Jessica and Paul’s Classic Elegance at Banff’s Rimrock Resort
Navy, cream and gold in the Wildrose Ballroom — and a dusting of September snow to finish the night.
Real Weddings — August 2019Real Wedding Video: Eva and Sammy at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Two mountaineers from Manhattan, a lakeside ceremony, and Victoria Glacier as a witness.
Real Weddings — August 2019Real Calgary Wedding: Pam and Ryan's Fall Wedding at Azuridge
Autumn light through the foothills at one of Calgary's most romantic estate venues.
Real Weddings — June 2019Real Wedding: Luisa and Bryan’s Summer Wedding at the Fairmont Palliser
Blush, champagne gold and an eight-course Italian dinner in the Crystal Ballroom.
Reception Ideas — June 2019Fun Kissing Games to Play at a Wedding Instead of Clinking Glasses
Clinking glasses is noisy, overdone, and keeps you from your dinner. Four better ways to get the newlyweds to kiss.
Planning 101 — May 2019Do You Want to Plan Your Wedding, or Manage It?
A guest perspective from industry veteran Alan Berg on the difference between planning a wedding and running one.
Design & Decor — May 2019Q&A With a Wedding Designer: What to Know About Your Decor
Real floral or silk? Who sets up? What should decor cost? Answers to the questions couples ask most.
Venues — April 2019Calgary's Best Wedding Venues: The Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Grandeur, marble and gold leaf in the heart of downtown Calgary — a room-by-room look at the Palliser.
Real Weddings — January 2019Real Wedding: Jordanna and Ian’s Fall Tented Wedding at Rocking R Guest Ranch
Harvest tables, lawn games and marsala florals under a tent on the Alberta prairie.
Planning 101 — December 2018Newly Engaged? The First Steps to Take When Planning a Wedding
Budget, guest list, vision, and help — the four decisions to make before you put a single deposit down.
Planning 101 — October 2018The Difference Between a Wedding Planner and a Venue Coordinator
Two very different jobs, often confused — and knowing which one you actually have changes everything about your wedding day.
Real Weddings — June 2018Real Wedding: Jenn and Stuart’s Mountain Wedding at Banff’s Rimrock Resort
Two New Yorkers, a full weekend in Banff, and a ballroom in silvery grey and blush.
Real Weddings — March 2018Real Wedding Video: Natalie and Aaron at Silvertip Golf Resort, Canmore
Burnt orange and cranberry, rustic elegance, and the Rockies standing right behind them.