Stylized Shoot at Brady Creek Ranch

We are so excited to show this BEAUTIFUL stylized Shoot at Brady Creek Ranch with some amazing vendors! Our goal for this shoot was to enhance the already amazing features of this venue! Brady Creek is such a unique location with unparalleled views.

Featured in Confetti Wedding Magazine 2021

Venue: @bradycreekranch

Planning and design: @rockiesandrose

Photography: @kylajaynephoto

Florals: @inspirefloralboutique

Furniture/Chiavari Chair Rentals: @glowdecorrentals

Hair/Makeup: @gemstonesalonandspa

Dress: @durandbridal

Macrame: @decorboutiqueyyc

Linen Rentals: @specialeventrentals_calgary

Stationary: @petitepaperierdesignco

Models: @savannahgroot @codyhall504

Elopement Stylized Shoot at Eagle Ranch Resort

We are so excited to show this BEAUTIFUL stylized Elopement at Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere, BC. We focused on working with all local vendors and wanted to showcase this unique Gazebo with panorama views.

Featured in Confetti Wedding Magazine 2021

Vendors:

Photographer: Kyla Jaynephoto

Planner: Rockies + Rosé Events

Florist: Inspire Floral Boutique

Venue: Eagle Ranch Resort

Rentals: Glow Decor Rentals

Rentals: Special Event Rentals

Cake: Fun Cakes by Diane

Hair & Make Up: La Petite Spa Boutique

Bridal Attire: Taras Boutiqu

Bridal Attire Designer: Maggie Sottero Designs

Hotel: Kanata Inns

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Guest List vs. Wedding Venues

Congratulations on your engagement!! You have celebrated with your family and friends so now comes the fun part. Planning! While it may not be the most exciting part of the process when compared to dress shopping or cake tasting, it is important in the initial planning stages to compile a guest list prior to venue site tours.  

One of the first questions we ask as Venue Managers during a site tour is approximately how many guests the couple forsees attending their wedding. While it does not have to be an exact count, this number is a generalization that helps narrow down which ballroom or space at a venue is suitable for the event. This is why we recommend that you write down the names of those you would like to invite while also keeping in mind your budget and potential venue locations before booking site visits.

At Rockies + Rosé Events we believe it is important to plan ahead in order to prevent any stress that can arise if you fall in love with a venue and then have to largely adjust numbers to fit the space. We will work with you from the beginning of working on your guest list.When we were Venue Managers there were many couples who would fall in love with a venue only to be frustrated and disappointed when they are forced to slim down their guest list or try to add more guests to fill their space. We once had a couple find their dream venue and booked the the Beauvert Dining Room at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge only to realize they did not have enough guests to fill the space. We were able to create a floorplan to meet their vision despite it being a large room, this was a stressful situation for the couple. While not having enough guests  to fill the space can pose a challenge, it can be even harder to cut down your list. We have seen couples who thought they had found their perfect venue such as at Cilantro Cafe at Emerald Lake Lodge, only to learn that their numbers were too large for the space. This resulted in the couples having to make the decision of finding an alternate venue or removing guests they envisioned having with them to celebrate. The last thing you want to worry about when you are excited about sending out invitations is deciding which names to erase. 

Prior to booking a venue, we would recommend viewing the space; however, we realize this may be difficult when couples are booking destination weddings in the Rockies and may have to book sight unseen. If this is the case, hiring a wedding planner will help to alleviate this stress as they are often already familiar with the venue and can coordinate with the venue manager on your behalf. At Rockies + Rosé Events we will work with you to find your dream venue that fits your guest list without compromising! Let us assist you and have one less thing to worry about during this wonderful time in your lives.

Photography: Stephanie Couture

Venue: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Winter Weddings in the Rockies

There is something dreamy and magical about getting married in the Rocky Mountains in the wintertime. Whether it’s the fresh fallen snow, the crispness in the air, or the incredible backdrop for photos, winter is one of the most underrated seasons to get married!

While it may be chilly outside, outdoor ceremonies in the winter offer a quiet peacefulness that you don’t often see in these gorgeous mountain locations at any other time of the year. We simply love that couples can enjoy their family and friends without all the hustle and bustle that comes during the summer months when there are an abundance of tourists.

One of the biggest questions we receive from couples interested in a winter wedding is whether their guests will be too cold outside during the ceremony. Keep in mind that outdoor ceremonies typically last 15 minutes or so and guests know well in advance to dress for the colder weather conditions.  However, if you are still a bit concerned about the cold, here are some great ways to provide your guests with a little warmth this winter:

1.      Do you love Hot Chocolate and Baileys, Coffee and Kahlua or perhaps Hot Apple Cider? Have a station with your favourite hot drink set up to be handed out to guests on arrival to the ceremony.

2.      Have blankets that guests can wrap themselves in to keep nice and cozy. Not only will your guests stay warm, but blankets can add a decorative touch that your friends and family will appreciate.

3.      Light a fire! At venues such as Emerald Lake Lodge, an outdoor fire can be lit to stay warm or better yet, to roast marshmallows for s'mores.

Winter is such a unique experience in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and there are fantastic opportunities for your guests to enjoy during the winter months. Not only are the snow covered mountains an incredible backdrop, but it offers amazing activities including outdoor skating rinks, cross-country ski trails, and world-renown downhill skiing. But if these activities are not for you, then relax by the fire with a good book or sit in an outdoor hot tub as snow falls around you.

If you are looking to get married in a real-life snow globe, a winter wedding might just be what you are looking for on your special day!

Photography: Rockies & Rosé Events, Emerald Lake Lodge, BC