Our second wedding for #weddingwednesday has a fun mix of some of our most favorite things – gold, glitter, paper flowers, bird details and not to mention, it features the cutest couple around, Kim + Eric! Their photographer, Brittany Esther, told us they’re a laid back couple with impeccable style. And that statement proves pretty obvious once you see all the amazing DIY projects they took on together. All the paper flowers, the flamingos marking the aisle, the “Love Birds” marquee light, the signage and paper goods, the ceremony arbor and the peacock sitting on top of it, balloon tassels, and cake topper…
Brittany tells us more about the inspiration behind the DIY + design, which led them to their beautifully executed day: We wanted to take the parts of weddings that we liked and took out the parts that didn’t hold any connection to us. We kept it small (around 50 people in total) and didn’t have a formal wedding party. We just invited the people who we felt closest too. Our officiant let us rewrite large parts of the ceremony. This was probably one of my favourite things in planning the day. We were able to word it so it was a reflection on how we really feel about love and commitment instead of more general, sweeping statements.
Kim says, I have a background in illustration (check out her work here!) so I spent a lot of time creating the décor ( the arbour, paper birds, paper flowers, signage, etc…). I loved the ability to incorporate little nods to our relationship history (animals because we met at the zoo, ’Treat. Yo. Self.’ because we’re addicted to Parks and Rec, ect…)!
Processional: Bridal Party: 8mm – Yann Tiersen; Bride: Le Matin – Yann Tiersen
Recessional: I Think I’m In Love – Beck
First Dance: That's Where It's At – Sam Cooke
Can’t decide which we love more: Kim’s “Jacinda” dress by Watters or her garden rose bouquet by Blue Hydrangea Floral Boutique. Let’s call it a tie, shall we?
I don’t know if I have a most memorable moment. Everything was equally fantastic and memorable. I think my favourite moment though was when we got a chance to sit at our own private table during dinner and just to take some quite time to sit and talk to each other. I can’t remember what we talked about but I remember just feeling like that’s all I wanted to do.
Eric’s thing is music, so he meticulously picked and organized all the music that played before the ceremony, during the reception and dance. He received tons of compliments on his selections!
And you won’t want to miss the fun slow motion booth Eric put together himself!
We had a short turn around time for planning (six months) and having a short timeline was kind of great! We didn’t have time to second guess the decisions we made and everything worked out excellent. Otherwise I would’ve spent a whole year obsessing about every detail. Don’t be afraid to eliminate/change some wedding traditions and keep it to the things you as a couple really connect with, despite what others may think. Stick to your gut instincts.
photography: Brittany Esther Photography // venue name: CP Rail Pavillion at the Fairmont Palliser // event design: The bride, Kim // planning: The bride, Kim // florals: Blue Hydrangea Floral Boutique // wedding dress: Watters // bride's shoes: Nine West // hair stylist: Hedkandi Salon // makeup artist: Bobbi Brown // paper goods: Kim (the bride) // catering: CP Rail Pavillion at the Fairmont Palliser // cake: Crave Cupcakes // music: iPod // officiant: Sue Saunders // paper flowers: Created by bride (Kim) and mother of the bride // rentals: Special Event Rentals, Chavairi Chair Rentals, Starlite Rentals
This is simply elegant! How beautiful! LOVE the dress and all the decor. Bride is adorable!
Beautiful details! Those masks from the slow motion video are amazing. Does anyone know where to find them?
They’re these masks spray painted gold: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TSDXOE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004TSDXOE&linkCode=as2&tag=grewedsho0e-20&linkId=XO2K2YDNL3W4AWUU
Beautiful wedding! I’ve been trying to find a good source for crepe paper in Canada, and I was wondering where you found the materials you used to make your paper flowers/paper birds?
Oh thanks! The crepe paper came from the states. Mostly from Castle in the Air https://www.castleintheair.biz/shoppe/?b=10&k=10&c=138
The peacock’s feathers were made up of old scrapbooking paper I had lying around. all the birds are just newspaper, tape. wire and paper mache under their fathers though.
Feathers*
Oh my gosh, the bouquet is so nice! Love it, it seems almost edible ;P
Wonderful pics! nice!
I have to know more about this slow-motion booth – can the groom give us a tutorial on how he set it up? Great idea!
He basically put together this: https://vimeo.com/74136285
But used a different camera… Sony NEX-FS700. We hired someone for the evening to run it.
That dress, though!!!
Where in Calgary was this? That is a beautiful location, very spacious looking.
The CP Rail Pavilion at the Palliser. It’s the building that goes over 1st SW between 9th and 10th Ave.
We love downtown weddings like this! Beautiful skyline shot + use of gold. We will be sure to suggest this for our Merrimon Wynne House brides!