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A couple poses for Calgary anniversary photos

Your anniversary is coming up, and you’re deciding how to celebrate the occasion. Whether it’s your first year of marriage or you’re celebrating a milestone together, your anniversary deserves to be celebrated. One way to do that is with a Calgary anniversary photo session. We can plan something meaningful to you and capture photos that […]

Calgary Anniversary Photo Session: Rocky Mountain Bride Feature

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An Azuridge Estate Hotel wedding feels like a getaway without venturing too far from the city. Even better? You can book out the entire estate for your wedding, so everyone there will be on your guest list. The team is known for its exceptional hospitality, and you even get your own wedding butler. Every space […]

Azuridge Estate Hotel Wedding Guide

Wedding & Photography Advice, Weddings

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A couple during a surprise proposal in the Canadian Rockies

You’re with the person you love and want to ask them to spend the rest of their life with you — and have the moment captured on-camera. But how do you plan an impromptu photo session without spoiling the surprise? Keep reading for tips to help you plan an unforgettable proposal in the Canadian Rockies. […]

How to Plan a Proposal in the Canadian Rockies

Engagements

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Couples looking for a trendy, industrial wedding venue with just a little bit of edge can look no further than the Ramsay Design Centre. There’s you’ll find two distinct venues. The Hemingway Room is steeped in history and a bold yet charming space accented by striking chandeliers and soaring exposed ceilings. The Parlour Room blends […]

Intimate Fall Ramsay Design Centre Wedding

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In today’s digital world, there are countless sources of wedding inspiration. But it can also become overwhelming and challenging to choose one aesthetic and stick with it. Makena and Rashaad envisioned a rooftop downtown Calgary wedding celebration that felt less like a traditional wedding and more like an immersive fashion experience. Asked to dress in […]

Chic Downtown Calgary Wedding

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A wide shot of a wedding ceremony at the Rouge Restaurant gardens in Calgary, Alberta.

Rouge Restaurant is a gorgeous spot for anyone looking for a Calgary restaurant wedding venue. Rouge, nestled in the heart of historic Inglewood, is consistently rated one of the city’s top restaurants. San Pellegrino even named it one of the 100 best restaurants in the world. The restaurant was built in the late 1800s as […]

Elegant Garden Wedding at Rouge in Calgary

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A couple stands with a vintage silver car on a deserted road surrounded by green trees.

Winter engagement season is coming to an end, and it’s time to start booking your spring engagement session in Calgary. Planning your session now will give you ample time to choose the perfect location, curate outfits that fit your style and personality, and even consider incorporating unique elements or activities. Nicole and Rhys opted to […]

Rocky Mountain Bride Feature: Spring Calgary Engagement Session

Engagements, Wedding & Photography Advice

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If you’ve landed on this blog post, I first want to extend a huge congratulations on your engagement! Choosing a wedding venue is one of biggest decisions you’ll make during the wedding-planning process. It sets the tone for the day and the type of celebration, plus it will inspire the decor and bring your vision […]

Top Calgary Wedding Venues for Photography

Wedding & Photography Advice, Weddings

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A couple gets married at 52 North Venue in Central Alberta.

52 North Venue is a beautiful place to host a Central Alberta wedding, and it’s a bonus that everything is in one place — which means no drive time during the wedding day or worrying about parking. The getting-ready spaces are gorgeous with plenty of natural light that’s great for photos. The groom’s cabin is […]

Central Alberta Wedding: 52 North Venue

Weddings

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A bride and groom dance at their Calgary wedding reception at The Gathered

You’ve likely thought about your wedding day for a long time, and it should be a happy time celebrating with everyone you love. But weddings also involve tons of moving parts and planning, which can all go awry very easily. Here are 10 tips to avoid stress on your Calgary wedding day. 1. Steam your […]

10 Tips to Avoid Stress on Your Wedding Day

Wedding & Photography Advice

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