Winter Mountain Wedding at Lake Louise in Banff National Park
There are many factors that make each wedding uniquely it's own and today's affair is absolutely one of a kind. Blanketed in a fresh layer of (record-fall) snow, this beautiful Bride said I do to her Groom with breathtaking Lake Louise as the backdrop. As an event planner herself and the Founder of Julianne Young Weddings, her walk down the aisle was a long-awaited one and a timeless bride she was. Corrina Walker snapped every scene with care for us to experience, right this way.
From Corrina Walker... Every epic love story begins with a blossoming friendship, a early bond that develops over time from admiration and respect to all-encompassing love. For Julianne Young and Kristian Wieclawek, that strong foundation was purely evident on their beautiful winter wedding day. With the pearly peaks of the Rocky Mountains as their backdrop, the wedding of these two soul mates was the epitome of elegant romance and heartfelt joy. Draped in an ivory crepe Pronovias gown with illusion lace and custom cathedral veil by Daphne Newman Designs, Julianne was a vision and the perfect timeless bride, her smile radiating every room she walked in. Her groom, suited in a white tie tuxedo, looked every bit the part of a handsome and proud husband to-be. As a wedding planner herself in Canada, Julianne had a clear vision of the wedding day design—a clean white palette with dove grey and greenery accents. The timelessness and attention to detail that epitomizes the essence of her brand was clearly evident throughout; from the whimsy ceremony altar arrangement of vines and roses set against the iconic stone fireplace in the Victoria Ballroom, the 4-tiered ivory buttercream wedding cake with creeping clematis and jasmine vine, the handsomely attired black-tuxedo clad groomsmen to the choreographed first dance to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’. This formal affair—a modern secret garden set amidst the pristine Lake Louise in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, was nothing short of perfection. Filled with amazing food, incredible entertainment and abundant love, this day made everyone in attendance proud to honour and celebrate this special couple. From the Bride... Our wedding was a winter paradise in Canada, at the iconic venue Chateau Lake Louise. There was a record snowfall that weekend, which made for a gorgeous snow covered lake & trees for pictures, with the sun still shining on the icy mountains. We had a wedding for 150 of our closest friends & family, with a ceremony in front of the fireplace & beautiful floral/greenery backdrop. My gown was a classic style Pronovias paired with my favourite detail of the wedding, my cathedral length veil, custom made by Daphne Newman Design. This piece was very important to me because I want this to be an heirloom; Since my own parents eloped, I wanted something to hand down to my kids for generations to come. My fiance proposed to me while trail running in Banff (this was featured on Martha Stewart last year on Valentine's day) and we incorporated the fine art and mountain elegance feel into every detail of the wedding. My favourite part of the wedding day was our first look & ceremony. We wrote very special vows to each other, and at our first look, I met Kristian at our ceremony before the guests arrived and pinned on his boutonniere. As I am also a professional wedding planner, me pinning the boutonniere on my groom was a very special moment for us.
Photography: Corrina Walker Photography | videography: Parfait Productions | Wedding Planner: Julianne Young Weddings | Floral Design: Amborella Floral Studio | Dress: The Bridal Boutique | cake: Kake | engagement ring: Blue Nile | Make up: Trena Olfert | Hair: Lisa Marie Racz of Top Knot Brides | dj: Pez Productions | Groom's Attire: En.ti.tled | Officiant: Tamara Jones | Paper Products: Plush Invitations | Shoe: Valentino | Veil: Daphne Newman Design | rentals: Special Events Rental | rentals: Modern Luxe