Banff Wedding Planner; Lake Louise Wedding Planner

Canmore Wedding Jules & Michael

2011-01-31T19:07:00.001-07:00

Jules and Michael were married July 7th 2009 in Canmore, Alberta. They travelled all the way from the UK with family and friends to enjoy and explore our majestic Canadian Rockies. I was privileged to have them choose me as their Canmore wedding planner without even meeting; that would have called for much trust as they lived so far away. Thanks for having faith in us at Elegant Banff Weddings!

Intimate wedding ceremony at Quarry Lake, Canmore

Courtesy: Peak Photography

"Cleansing rain"...right?

Banff Ski Wedding- Natalie and David (2009)

2011-01-31T17:46:00.012-07:00

For many ski and snowboard amatuers and pros alike; a ski hill wedding would be a dream come true. Although there are many challenges involved (choosing a secluded location all guests can get to; not losing your way to the site on a larger hill etc..) the location, once found can be breathtaking. Have a look at our first ski hill wedding, David and Natalie from their exciting 2009 ceremony at Sunshine Village.

Courtesy: Peak Photography

See why Snow Boarders get a bad reputation??

Banff Wedding - Gerrard & Jennifer

2011-01-30T16:18:00.001-07:00

Jennifer, Gerrard and I met back in January of 2009 at the Edmonton Bridal fair on a very chilly winter day. I noticed this rather giddy and handsome couple come by to check out my portfolio on a couple of occasions and finally had the chance to introduce myself. I found that they thought their fairytale wedding was a bit out of reach, but I of course felt otherwise. Below is a short presentation of their Fairytale Banff Wedding....all my best to you both!

HIGHLAND EXECUTIVE CHAUFFEUR'S VINTAGE BENTLEY

Photos courtesy: Orange Girl Photographs

The Fairmont Banff Springs

Cake Creations took the design from Jennifer's dress to frame the draping

Willow Haven Flower Shop designed the beautifully artistic centerpieces

Banff Wedding - Shirin & Orest

2011-01-26T16:43:00.000-07:00

Photography: Alan Maudie Photography

Shirin & Orest were one of my amazing July 2010 couples whom I will never forget! They are the most fun, charasmatic and vibrant couples I have ever met. I am so happy they let me design using my "unconventional" wedding colours (shimmering orange & gold in a blue and red room???). With Shirin's Persian heritage & Orest's Ukrainian heritage fusing together; the couple& I created a stunning design that only they could own.

Cake: by Cake creations

Design: Elegant Banff Weddings

Best of Luck to my amazing couple!

Banff Weddings - The Fairmont Banff Springs

2010-12-08T06:16:00.007-07:00

Every once in awhile, we come across a couple who leave us with such wonderful memories of their wedding and the events leading up to their special day. Jamie and Angela did just that.

Although we were initially hired as Jamie and Angela's Month of Coordinator; it blossomed into partial Event Design. On a trip to Banff, I met with Jamie and Angela to choose their linen and of course the consultation allowed me to really get to know them before their wedding day. I had so much fun helping to piece their wedding together and working with them on their rehearsal & wedding day. Thanks Jamie and Angela for having Elegant Banff Weddings be a part of your special day!

2009-11-08T12:28:00.017-07:00

For many of us when we think of a Ring Bearer or Flower Girl we often picture freshly scrubbed cheeks and sparkly eyed neices and nephews. The infamous temper tantrums and shyness have gone to the dogs...literally in Banff this last summer.

When my clients laughed about including their big baby into their wedding ceremony, I thought "why not"? After checking with the local church and knowing how loved their dog was I gave them the great news. Their big baby was allowed to be the Ring Bearer...or shall I say Ring Bear!

Just before the rehearsal, I volunteered to pick up Marcus from the Pooch Palace. Upon my arrival I was greeted by many excited prospects that could be heard on the other side of the 6 ft wall, but one caught my eye as he had no problem looking over the wall itself. I laughed with the Receptionist and said, "Goodness...I hope that was not Marcus!" I have not idea what I was expecting but sure enough out, she came with a Newfoundland Labrador .

Now...I knew he was a Lab but I've never seen a real one straight from Newfoundland and have only ever seen the average ones. (Quite honestly I would have called the Warden if I saw him roaming the alleys of Banff thinking he was a little Bear).

On the wedding day, Marcus arrived freshly groomed decked out in his purple hydrangea made quite an entrance when the Priest asked for the rings...needless to say, I crossed my fingers that he would go right to his people. With a quiet sigh I watched from the back of the church as the ceremony proceeded normally. After the photos at the church our little bear was off to the Pooch Palace for a much deserved treat and playtime with his new friends.

Banff Weddings & Lake Louise Weddings on the Ski Hill

2009-05-07T09:55:00.008-06:00

Banff & Lake Louise Ski Weddings

As a Banff & Lake Louise Wedding Planner; I get all types of couples looking to get married in their own special way.

The most recent adventurous couple had a ski hill wedding. Now many of you may think it is as simple as hiring everyone on your own and meeting up at the ski hill. Yes...last year that is exactly what I thought too! It turns out there is much more to it than that. I spend hours getting the timing exactly right so the Groom does not see the Bride when she gets off the gondola, getting the right shape of bouquet for the bride to safely hold onto with her ski pole, deciding hair appointments really were not essential with the wind & snow let alone a helmet!

Choosing the perfect quite location on the ski hill is a special time for the Bride & Groom which I encourage them to do the day before the wedding. If I am lucky, I can join them halfway through the day to do a few runs to ensure I know the location off by heart and relay the location to the Marriage Commissioner, Photographer, Videographer and any guests that will attend. Now there is nothing to say that your ceremony will be completely crash free especially if you find a popular jump sought after by avid snowboarders!

When all is said & done a Banff wedding or Lake Louise wedding on the ski hills can be an exceptional and unique experience for couples from all over the world who wish to incorporate their wedding in a Canadian Rockies ski vacation.

Planning weddings in Banff & Lake Louise give me one of those rare opprotunities to say "And they skiied happily ever after..."

Are you interested in a unique Banff, Emerald Lake or Lake Louise wedding? Contact us at http://www.elegantbanff.com/

Fresh new look.

2009-03-20T06:02:00.002-06:00

We could not be more pleased with the new look for our website. Our goal was to create an experience for the Bridal couple while they were visiting us.

Now...we all know some couples are so busy they at times take a "mental break" & research for their wedding at work. Well...at the suggestion of our designer, we've left the music off this time to lessen your chances of getting noticed!

Best wishes in your planning endeavors and we hope to hear from you to take your wedding to the next level.

~Connie Grace

Tricia & Rob at The Juniper

2008-12-24T22:25:00.004-07:00

photos courtesy Eric Daigle Photography

Rob & Trish had asked me to plan their Intimate Wedding in May of 2008. I was delighted of course and began planning for this long awaited event right away. I had already hand picked all the suppliers & venue based on Trish & Rob's unassuming & easy going personalities. They wanted to emphasize family & friends as well as honour those who could not share their special day with them.

The ceremony took place on the terrace facing Rundle Mountain with their son as ring bearer & daughter as flower girl. It was moving to see all of the wedding party were in fact family members to the Bride & Groom.

The reception took place in the Vermillion Lakes room where guests enjoyed the Juniper's culinary delights including a decadent chocolate fountain with fruit. Chocolate was most definitly the theme here with chocolate covered pretzel favours & "bear claws". The cupcake tier was you guessed it.....more chocolate!

Testimonial:

Connie Grace took care of all the wedding details for us & we trusted her enough to leave for a whole month returning only 2 weeks before our wedding! Our questions were from the very beginning answered within hours and she really listened to what we felt was important to us. We were matched to a photographer that suited our budget & personalities as our Planner was very intuitive and sensitive to our needs. We were so well looked after and amazed at how beautiful & seamless our day went….we did not have a care in the world!

-Tricia & Rob married Sept 2008!

A note from the Wedding Planner

2008-11-07T16:58:00.007-07:00

I arrived in Banff in the late 90's to work for the prestigious Fairmont Banff Springs (then Canadian Pacific) in Banquet Operations where I had my first taste of the wedding industry. My career with Fairmont took me to the Conventions department (after I was awarded Employee of the year for 2005 for Fairmont's flagship hotel) where I assisted wedding couples with their "in house" wedding arrangements.

Throughout my time in Conventions I noticed many couples brought their Planners and Coordinators from Calgary; this created a massive additional cost for couples as all of their suppliers required overnight accommodation, meals etc. This is when I took the leap to go out as an independent Wedding Planner.

I am now a proud member of the Association of Bridal Consultants on the Consultant level and working my way toward the Professional Bridal Consultant designation. My ultimate professional goal is to reach the Master level which of course takes a few years.

As I had been certified as an International Wedding Planning Professional (IWPP) last winter, I wanted to ensure that I do not lose my edge and continue with professional development courses with ABC.

I believe when a Bride & Groom are "shopping around" for the perfect planner it is important not only to connect with their Planner but to have someone who is established in the community and is going to provide them with an unrivalled level of knowledge & service throughout the planning stage.

On that note; if you are planning your wedding in our area please visit our "Services" page for more information.

Please visit again soon as I am still have plenty more 2008 weddings to add.

Thank You,

Connie Grace