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A Disney-Inspired Wedding in the Canadian Rockies at Emerald Lake LodgeReal WeddingsJuly 2023

A 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.

Sabah and Aly's Summer Wedding in CalgaryReal WeddingsNovember 2022

Sabah and Aly's Summer Wedding in Calgary

Colour, family, and a celebration that filled a Calgary summer weekend.

Real Wedding: Hanna and Jamie's Summer Wedding at the Fairmont Banff SpringsReal WeddingsNovember 2022

Real 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.

Real Wedding: Sami and Ian's Summer Wedding at Chateau Lake LouiseReal WeddingsNovember 2019

Real Wedding: Sami and Ian's Summer Wedding at Chateau Lake Louise

Turquoise water, a glacier backdrop, and a weekend guests still talk about.

Real Wedding: Jessica and Paul’s Classic Elegance at Banff’s Rimrock ResortReal WeddingsSeptember 2019

Real 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 Wedding Video: Eva and Sammy at Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseReal WeddingsAugust 2019

Real Wedding Video: Eva and Sammy at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Two mountaineers from Manhattan, a lakeside ceremony, and Victoria Glacier as a witness.

Real Calgary Wedding: Pam and Ryan's Fall Wedding at AzuridgeReal WeddingsAugust 2019

Real 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 Wedding: Luisa and Bryan’s Summer Wedding at the Fairmont PalliserReal WeddingsJune 2019

Real Wedding: Luisa and Bryan’s Summer Wedding at the Fairmont Palliser

Blush, champagne gold and an eight-course Italian dinner in the Crystal Ballroom.

Real Wedding: Jordanna and Ian’s Fall Tented Wedding at Rocking R Guest RanchReal WeddingsJanuary 2019

Real 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.

Real Wedding: Jenn and Stuart’s Mountain Wedding at Banff’s Rimrock ResortReal WeddingsJune 2018

Real 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 Wedding Video: Natalie and Aaron at Silvertip Golf Resort, CanmoreReal WeddingsMarch 2018

Real Wedding Video: Natalie and Aaron at Silvertip Golf Resort, Canmore

Burnt orange and cranberry, rustic elegance, and the Rockies standing right behind them.

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