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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

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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 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

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A couple gets married at on the patio at Silvertip Resort in Canmore, Alberta

Say “I do” in the Canadian Rockies, which are stunning year-round. Even better? The mountains are just a short drive from Calgary. Canmore wedding venues cater a broad spectrum of wedding sizes and budgets, from luxe hotels to cozy lodges. Silvertip Resort is one of the top Canmore wedding venues, and it’s easy to see […]

Inside a Beautiful Silvertip Resort Wedding in Canmore

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A black and white image of a bride and groom sitting on a fountain and laughing.

You’ve daydreamed about your wedding gown, but now it’s time to find “the one.” Wedding gown shopping is a lot of fun, especially if you go into it with an open mind and invite an entourage that loves and supports you. There are fantastic Calgary bridal boutiques to choose from, and even bridal designers if […]

Seven Calgary Bridal Boutiques and Bridal Designers To Know

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A couple walks back down the aisle after being married at the River Cafe in Calgary, Alberta

The Calgary wedding vendor community is tight-knit and supportive. I’ve been lucky to meet some amazing vendors so far, and I’m looking forward to working with more in the future. Calgary and the surrounding area is full of talented wedding vendors, so this is by no means an exhaustive list. These are just a few […]

Calgary Wedding Vendors You Need to Work With

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I photographed Amber’s wedding in May 2022, and we decided to revive her gown for Love the Dress bridal photos at Horseshoe Canyon in the Alberta Badlands. A Love the Dress session is a fantastic opportunity to wear your wedding attire again and style it in a new way, whether you work a traditional wedding […]

Drumheller Love the Dress Bridal Photos

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There are plenty of questions to ask a portrait and wedding photographer before you book them, so I thought I’d put together a few that I hear most often from clients. When we chat about your session, feel free to ask me anything that will help you feel comfortable and prepared. There are no bad […]

Common Questions I’m Asked as a Wedding Photographer

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