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Pascale and Daniel’s story started on a complete fluke when Dan was visiting family in Pascale’s hometown. What was supp...
09/26/2025

Pascale and Daniel’s story started on a complete fluke when Dan was visiting family in Pascale’s hometown. What was supposed to be just a few days turned into something much bigger...they spent every day together the first weekend, and Pascale even met Dan’s family (and went to his dad’s retirement party!) after just 24 hours. Five months later, she moved to Calgary to start their life together...and the rest is history.

Over 6 years later, they’re still each other’s best friends first, always laughing, always supporting one another, and constantly inspiring each other to be their best. They love good food (especially Dan’s cooking), adventures, gaming, board game nights, and time with their fur baby, Loki, even when he’s causing chaos.

Planner:
Photographer: Shelby Ferguson
Officiant:
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert and Davina Comstock

For Charissa and Marc-André, the chemistry was instant...their passion for each other was clear from the very beginning....
09/25/2025

For Charissa and Marc-André, the chemistry was instant...their passion for each other was clear from the very beginning.

United by their love of the mountains, they got engaged on a hiking and camping trip, making it only fitting that they chose the mountains as the place to say “I do.”

Together for 6 years and engaged for 5, they’ve built a beautiful life full of shared passions—exploring nature, camping, fishing, biking, concerts, cooking, and of course, good food. But the greatest joy of all has been raising their two sons, who have truly completed their lives.

They are grateful for their shared values, their love of God, and the blessing of a second chance at family. Marc, who has proudly served in the military for 25 years (including over 200 airborne jumps!), is modest about his career, but Charissa couldn’t be prouder of the man of his word that he is.

From mountains to music, family to faith...Charissa and Marc-André have built a life together full of love, adventure, and gratitude.

Planner:
Photographer: Amelia Grose
Officiant:
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert and Lorelle Boak

Kelly and Adam’s love story started way back in kindergarten, where they first met. Years later, their friendship grew i...
09/24/2025

Kelly and Adam’s love story started way back in kindergarten, where they first met. Years later, their friendship grew into something more, and they’ve been together since high school. 2025 marks an incredible milestone...10 years side by side.

They tied the knot in the breathtaking beauty of Lake Minnewanka, Banff, surrounded by love and mountains. At home, their little family includes three orange cats who keep life full of cuddles and chaos.

From childhood classmates to lifelong partners, Kelly and Adam’s journey has been nothing short of amazing....and it’s only just beginning.

Planner:
Photographer: Amelia Grose
Officiant:
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert

Jodie and Frazer’s story began at CrossFit, where they first met and quickly bonded over a love for fitness and running....
09/23/2025

Jodie and Frazer’s story began at CrossFit, where they first met and quickly bonded over a love for fitness and running. What started as a close friendship grew into something more...they’ve known each other for over 11 years.

Together, they’ve built a life filled with shared passions. They love travelling, chasing experiences, and of course, music...whether it’s dancing at an EDM concert or singing along to classics like ABBA, the Bee Gees, and Fleetwood Mac. Their little family also includes two beloved fur babies, Koda and Ghost, who bring endless joy (and mischief).

Family is at the heart of everything for them. Between the two, they share many parents, siblings, and extended family, all of whom they adore and spend lots of time with. At home, Frazer is a big fan of Jodie’s cooking, and together they fill their days with laughter, love, and the simple joy of each other’s company.

Congratulations to the newly wedded couple!

Planner:
Photographer: Shelby Ferguson
Officiant:
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert

Roxanne and Chase’s story began in August of 2022, thanks to a very persistent mutual friend who just knew they had to m...
09/22/2025

Roxanne and Chase’s story began in August of 2022, thanks to a very persistent mutual friend who just knew they had to meet. Roxanne finally caved and messaged him...his response? A simple “What up.” And from there, the rest was history.

Before their first official date, they spent every night playing cribbage on an app and talking on the phone. So when the big day finally came, Chase showed up with a custom crib board just for Roxanne. He picked her up in his (very) dirty truck, where she immediately noticed coins scattered everywhere. When she asked why, Chase casually replied, “Disney Cruise Fund for the kids.” On their next date, Roxanne surprised him with a custom piggy bank labeled Disney Cruise Fund. To this day, it’s still being used and has been emptied multiple times for vacations with the kids.

At the time, Chase was already a proud dad to two beautiful children. Roxanne fell head over heels not only for Chase, but for the kids as well. Soon after, they welcomed their first child together, making their blended family complete. Of course, Roxanne came with her own package deal...three indoor dogs. Chase had never had dogs in the house before, but they compromised… and now only one of the three gets the privilege of sleeping on the bed.

Knowing they couldn’t imagine life without each other, they chose to elope surrounded by those who matter the most to the them...their family. Roxanne and Chase are forever grateful to both of their families for welcoming them with open arms (and a few yells during cow brandings).

Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, sports, vacations, and Disney Cruise Funds!

Planner:
Photographer: Amelia Grose
Officiant:
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert

Kristina and Jack first met nearly seven years ago while working together at Shoppers pharmacy, where they quickly becam...
09/20/2025

Kristina and Jack first met nearly seven years ago while working together at Shoppers pharmacy, where they quickly became “work besties.” Over time, the chemistry became undeniable, and what began as friendship naturally grew into love. After more than three years together, Jack proposed in their Edmonton home in December 2023.

Though different in many ways, Kristina and Jack complement one another and bring out each other’s best. They share a playful, adventurous bond, filled with laughter, inside jokes, and plenty of board games, pickleball, hikes, travel, and time with friends and family. Kristina’s son, who loves making funny faces and beating everyone at Mario Kart, has a special place in Jack’s heart, making their family complete.

From unforgettable adventures in Japan (where Kristina still swears a $2 corn dog from 7/11 was the highlight!) to simple nights in with dinner and Netflix, their relationship can best be described as playful, unhinged, adventurous, and full of love.

Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

Planner:
Photographer: Shelby Ferguson
Officiant:
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert

Shakira and Jayden’s story is one of adventure, laughter, and love. After knowing each other for four years, Jayden plan...
09/19/2025

Shakira and Jayden’s story is one of adventure, laughter, and love.

After knowing each other for four years, Jayden planned a “winter jacket shopping” date that turned into something unforgettable....a trip to the Sylvan Lake lighthouse, a replica of the famous Peggy’s Cove lighthouse. With the camera rolling, Shakira came running around the corner to find Jayden on one knee, ready to start their forever.

Together, they’ve built a life full of movement, growth, and shared adventures...from moving to Alberta with nothing but what fit in their truck, to touching both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans with a set of rocks carried across the country. Their relationship is playful, supportive, and deeply connected....two best friends who never tire of chasing dreams side by side.

Always exploring, always laughing, always loving. Shakira and Jayden are just getting started on their greatest adventure yet....
Congratulations to the happy couple!

Planner:
Photographer: Kelsey Livingston
Officiant:
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert and Lorelle Boak

It all started with a chance meeting in a park, where the bride made the first move and approached the groom! From there...
09/18/2025

It all started with a chance meeting in a park, where the bride made the first move and approached the groom! From there, Desislava and Nicholas discovered a shared love for the mountains around Vernon, BC, and quickly became hiking buddies.

What began as casual hikes turned into friendship, then best friendship, and eventually the “what-are-we” talk that turned two adventurers into a couple.

Since the mountains played such a big role in their journey..from that first spark to countless trails walked side by side...it feels only fitting that they now tie the knot on a mountain, surrounded by the place where their love truly grew.

Planner:
Photographer: Shelby Ferguson
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert and Lorelle Boak

From coworkers to forever: Kirbylee and Nicholas first met working side by side as educational assistants in a specializ...
09/18/2025

From coworkers to forever: Kirbylee and Nicholas first met working side by side as educational assistants in a specialized program for students with exceptionalities. After months of playful flirting (that Nicholas completely missed at first—he thought she was just being nice!), their love story officially began.

Their first date was an outdoor skating adventure in a -30 snowstorm, where Nicholas’s beard froze into icicles before their very first kiss. (Don’t worry he redeemed himself later with a much sweeter one at Tim’s).

From the very beginning, Nicholas embraced Kirbylee’s daughter as his own, showing her the love of a dad she had been missing. Soon after, he proposed on her birthday with a cake that read “Will you merry me?”...a spelling slip they still laugh about to this day.

Together, they’ve built a beautiful life, welcoming their son, balancing careers, cheer coaching, and new adventures...always making sure that “the love story of our school” lives on.

Planner:
Photographer: Shelby Ferguson
Venue:
Officiant: Allison Wylie
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Julie and Joel met a little over a year ago through mutual friends, and from the very start, something just clicked. It ...
09/16/2025

Julie and Joel met a little over a year ago through mutual friends, and from the very start, something just clicked. It didn’t take long for both of them to realise this was it... This was the person they wanted to spend forever with.

They officially became a couple on August 14, 2024, and since then, their days have been filled with love, laughter, and a shared passion for the outdoors, whether they’re fishing, hunting, camping, or simply hosting game nights and open-fire BBQs with friends at the cabin.

While life had its own way of shaping their plans, one thing remained clear: their commitment to each other and to building a life rooted in faith. They’ve dreamed of raising a family that grows closer to God, and of teaching their future children the joy and truth found in Jesus Christ.

As they were planning a spontaneous trip to Alberta, Joel asked a simple question that changed everything:
"Do you want to get married while we're there?"
Without hesitation, Julie said yes.

Here’s to faith, love, and building a life together... one step, one adventure, one answered prayer at a time.

Dylan and Savhana first crossed paths during a Grade 7 Field Day, in a small town in Ontario. A brief moment, but one th...
09/15/2025

Dylan and Savhana first crossed paths during a Grade 7 Field Day, in a small town in Ontario. A brief moment, but one they like to think was the first and most important impression. By Grade 11 they became a couple... the kind you call high school sweethearts.

As adults, they made a bold move: packing up their lives and heading west to Alberta, hand in hand. What followed was a whirlwind of growing up and growing together, becoming homeowners, exploring new passions, and turning everyday moments into lifelong memories.

Six years later, on a magical trip through the hot springs of British Columbia, Dylan planned the most perfect proposal. With Lake Louise as the backdrop, he surprised Savhana and asked her to be his forever. Spoiler alert: she said yes.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Layne and Chris’s story started with a message on Tinder while Layne was in Vancouver. The very first thing Chris ever s...
09/12/2025

Layne and Chris’s story started with a message on Tinder while Layne was in Vancouver. The very first thing Chris ever said was: “Would it seem too desperate if I asked to see you as soon as you land?” And sure enough, when she arrived, he was there at the airport to pick her up...and the rest is history.

Chris later proposed in the most meaningful way...on a wooden sailboat that he had built with his own hands. They sailed together across the lake in Kenora, making the moment as unforgettable and unique as their love story.

They’ve built a life full of love, comfort, and laughter that doesn’t need an audience to be extraordinary....congratulations to the newly wedded couple!

Planner:
Photographer: Kelsey Livingston
Officiant:
Coordinator: Ashley Reppert and Lorelle Boak

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Shotgun Wedding

For the couple who loves the idea of a simple, affordable ceremony, fabulous photos, and the memories of eloping to begin your married lives together. Whether your big wedding plans have changed because of Covid-19, or if you’ve always wanted a private event, a Shotgun Wedding is for you. No matter how you say it – Elopement, Running Away, Micro Wedding, Pop Up Wedding, Tiny Wedding or Shotgun Wedding – this is all about the two of you, and nothing else.