Best Wedding Venues in Calgary: Top Locations for Your Special Day

Calgary offers some of the most stunning and diverse wedding venues in Alberta. From elegant banquet halls to rustic barns, picturesque gardens to luxury hotels, the city has something for every couple’s dream wedding. As experienced wedding photographers at Box Cube Photo and videographers at Epic Frame Studio, we’ve had the privilege of capturing beautiful moments at many of Calgary’s premier wedding venues.

In this guide, we’ll showcase some of the most breathtaking wedding venues in Calgary to help you find the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Hotel Wedding Venues in Calgary

The Fairmont Palliser

This historic landmark in downtown Calgary offers timeless elegance and sophistication. The Fairmont Palliser features stunning architecture, crystal chandeliers, and impeccable service that will make your wedding feel like a fairytale. Their Crystal Ballroom can accommodate up to 350 guests, while smaller rooms are perfect for more intimate celebrations.

Hotel Arts

For couples seeking a modern, artistic venue, Hotel Arts delivers a contemporary space with striking design elements. Their poolside area provides a unique urban oasis for ceremonies, while their ballrooms offer stylish settings for receptions. The culinary team at Hotel Arts is also renowned for creating exceptional wedding menus.

Outdoor Wedding Venues in Calgary

Calgary Zoo

The Calgary Zoo wedding venues offer a truly unique experience. Exchange vows surrounded by lush gardens at Garden Island or celebrate in the ENMAX Conservatory with its tropical plants and butterflies. The Calgary Zoo provides not only beautiful natural settings but also unforgettable photo opportunities with botanical backdrops.

Reader Rock Garden

This hidden gem is perfect for small wedding venues in Calgary. Reader Rock Garden Calgary wedding ceremonies take place in a historic garden with cascading flowers, stone pathways, and intimate corners. The renovated Arts and Crafts-style house can accommodate smaller receptions, making it ideal for couples planning a more intimate celebration.

Spruce Meadows

For couples who dream of saying “I do” with mountain views in the background, Spruce Meadows offers breathtaking landscapes just minutes from the city. This equestrian facility features manicured gardens, charming indoor spaces, and picturesque surroundings that provide a romantic countryside feel.

Unique Wedding Venues in Calgary

The Commons Calgary

Housed in a restored warehouse, The Commons offers industrial chic with a touch of elegance. Exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and large windows create a stylish backdrop for modern couples. The versatile space can be transformed to match any wedding theme or style.

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

Located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, this historic ranch house combines rustic charm with elegant Victorian architecture. The surrounding gardens and park provide gorgeous settings for ceremonies, while the restaurant offers exceptional dining in a heritage building filled with character.

Calgary Brewery and Malting Co.

This revitalized historic brewery site offers industrial-chic spaces perfect for couples seeking a venue with character. Exposed brick, high ceilings, and unique architectural details make this an impressive setting for a wedding celebration with an urban edge.

Budget-Friendly Wedding Venues in Calgary

Burnside Community Hall

Seeking affordable wedding venues in Calgary? Burnside Community Hall offers a clean, customizable space that won’t break your budget. The large hall can be decorated to suit your vision, while the surrounding green spaces provide nice settings for outdoor ceremonies.

North Glenmore Park

For couples interested in outdoor wedding locations Calgary on a budget, North Glenmore Park’s picnic shelters can be booked for ceremonies. With views of the Glenmore Reservoir and mountains in the distance, this public park offers natural beauty at a fraction of the cost of private venues.

Scandinavian Centre

This versatile venue offers reasonable rates with ample space for both ceremonies and receptions. The Viking Room can accommodate larger guest lists, while the Heritage Room works well for more intimate gatherings, making it a flexible option for couples with different needs.

All-Inclusive Wedding Packages in Calgary

The Lake House

Overlooking Lake Bonavista, The Lake House offers all-inclusive wedding packages Calgary couples love. Their event coordinators handle everything from decor to dining, allowing you to enjoy your day without stress. The rustic-elegant interior with panoramic lake views creates a magical setting.

Azuridge Estate Hotel

Located just outside Calgary, Azuridge offers luxury all-inclusive wedding packages with stunning mountain views. Their wedding team coordinates every detail, from custom menus to decor arrangements. The estate’s unique architecture and beautiful surroundings make for unforgettable wedding photography.

Calgary Zoo

Beyond being an outdoor venue, the Calgary Zoo also offers comprehensive wedding packages that include venue rental, catering, bar service, and event coordination. Their experienced team helps create seamless celebrations in their unique spaces.

Tips for Choosing Your Calgary Wedding Venue

  1. Consider the season – Calgary’s weather can be unpredictable. Have a backup plan for outdoor venues or choose an indoor location during winter months.
  2. Visit multiple venues – Photos online don’t always capture the true feeling of a space. Schedule tours at your top choices.
  3. Check availability early – The best wedding venues in Calgary book up quickly, especially for summer weekends.
  4. Ask about vendor restrictions – Some venues require you to use their preferred vendors or charge fees for bringing in outside services.
  5. Consider transportation – Think about how easy it will be for guests to reach your venue, especially those from out of town.
  6. Review your contract carefully – Understand what’s included in your package and any additional costs you might incur.

Capturing Your Day

Whichever venue you choose, professional photography and videography will ensure those special moments are preserved forever. At Box Cube Photo and Epic Frame Studio, we specialize in Calgary wedding photography and Calgary wedding video services, capturing the unique character of each venue while focusing on the genuine moments that make your day special.

Conclusion

Calgary offers an impressive array of wedding venues to suit every style, budget, and vision. From luxurious hotels to rustic outdoor spaces, the city provides beautiful backdrops for your special day. We hope this guide helps you find the perfect venue for your Calgary wedding celebration!

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The Halabi’s Lebanese Wedding at St. Albert Botanic Park, Edmonton

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The Halabi’s Lebanese Wedding at St. Albert Botanic Park, Edmonton

“It’s always been him
She smiled
Our souls danced just the same.”

-Atticus

Andy Getting Ready

Andy got ready at his home. His jacket was personalized to reflect the wedding date under the collar. What a neat idea! The boys matched their suits and went with a classic dark and light blue. Perfectly matched with the bridal party’s theme of purples!

Ashley Getting Ready

Ashley chose a tiara to go with her beautiful wedding dress. While she got ready, we took some photos of the tiny details like her bag that looks like a number plate, the ring, bouquet, and the elegant shoes to complete the look.

THEIR CEREMONY AT ASHLEY’S PARENTS HOME, EDMONTON

In Lebanese traditional weddings, the wedding party first meets at the bride’s home, the groom arrives amid lots of singing and dancing. This is exactly what happened with Ashley and Andy. Andy arrived to lots of cheering to meet and receive his beautiful bride. There were some speeches and phenomenal Lebanese food to go along with the festivities. This was followed by some family photos at the couple’s home and some at a beautiful park nearby!

FAMILY PHOTOS AT THE COUNTRY LODGE

We went to St. Albert Botanic Park for some of the family photos and creative formals with the bride and groom. It was a perfect summer day for a wedding and we couldn’t have asked for better weather.

CREATIVE FORMALS AT ST. ALBERT BOTANIC PARK

We stayed at the St. Alberta Botanic park for the creative formals (photos with the bride, groom, and bridal party). The green backdrop combined with a sunny day made the photos beautiful! The guys blew us away with a superhero pose (blew us away, get it?)

We took some photos with the bridal party followed by some more intimate moments between the bride and groom.

THE RECEPTION AT THE COUNTRY LODGE, EDMONTON

The reception was a party we all want to be part of. The whole family led a traditional dance Dabke, a folk dance performed at Lebanese weddings to mark the joyous occasion! It looked super fun and complex to me but I still had a great time taking photos. Pack comfortable shoes for this one, you’ll be on your feet for a while!
The whole day was a glam affair. You can’t miss the smoke in their reception photos or the stunning venue and Zaffe drummers to make it a party! Keeping with the tradition, they also had fireworks on their special day. This was one party everyone wanted to go to!

It was amazing to work with Ashley & Andy on their wedding day and we are honored to have been a part of their story! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog.

Want to share the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2020

The Halabi Wedding Vendors & Info

Date: 18.08.2020
Location: St. Albert Botanic Park
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Melissa Bodnar of Box Cube Photography
Makeup: Sunita with Sen Studios
Hair: Hair Design By Maggie
Dress: Martinaliana Bridal
Reception Venue: The Country Lodge
DJ: Talent Productions
Decor: Exquisite Affairs

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Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with a unique experience in Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

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Rahman’s Desi Wedding at The Country Side Golf Club

Rahman’s Desi Wedding at Countryside Golf Club, Sherwood Park

Cookies and love, that is all you need!

“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” – Henry David Thoreau

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The Wedding Slideshow

Above is the wedding slidseshow we create for Yusra and Shaheer. We are so excited to share these awesome images with them!

Desi Wedding – A Celebration of Colors & Love!

Yusra and Shaheer met when their pursuit of kindness allowed their paths to cross. Then they started seeing each other and the first date started with cookies. And when they finally got married, it was a celebration of love and colors!

Their wedding was a multi-day affair. It started off with the Nikah at the Country Side Golf Club in Sherwood Park. The Nikah is the Islamic marriage where Yusra and Shaheer agreed to start their lives together as a couple with blessing of their families and loved ones. Following the ceremony, we went out to the Golf Club where we took some photo of Yusra and Shaheer. We did get bugged by lots of mosquitos but it was totally worth it! (You see what I did there??!)

Here is a selfie of us after we were done lol!

Walima at Mirage Banquet Hall

There was a second day of celebrations called Walima. It is very much like a reception! Before we got to that part though, we did take some more photos of the happy couple at George F. Hustler Memorial Plaza in Edmonton.

I am so excited to share these images with the couple and their friends and family!!

It was amazing to work with BRIDE & GROOM on their wedding day and we are honored to have been a part of their story! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog.

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2019

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Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2019

The Couple’s Wedding Vendors & Info

Date: 08.09.2019
Cake: Cake Couture – Edible Art
Ceremony Venue: Country Side Golf Club
Hair Artist: Tiffany Goertzen
MUA: Elina Dunn
Reception: Miraj Banquet Hall
DJ: Taimoore Bhatti
Photography: Box Cube Photography – boxcubephoto.com

Would you like to find out more about our Box Cube Wedding experience? Contact us 🙂

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with a unique experience in Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

Book your consultation today!

One of the top studios in Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, Calgary, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Edmonton, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

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The Bouffard’s Slideshow of their photos at Edmonton’s Mill Creek Ravine

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The Perfect Summer Wedding

Today was Trina & Joshua’s wedding and above you will see their beautiful same day slideshow that we create from the photos we captured of them and presented to them at their reception.

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Trina & Joushua photos will take approximately 12 to 16 weeks to edit and once they have booked their viewing session and seen their photos they will be released to the following gallery for a limited time. Sign up today and we will notify you the moment the photos have been released. From the online gallery you will be able to view and star your favourite images, as well as order prints from the wedding.

The Bouffard’s Same Day Slideshow

The Reception slideshow above is included in everyone one of our wedding collections and is very well loved by both family and friends. It is composed of a selection of photos from the time the bride and groom are getting ready to the ceremony, family formals and creative formals. It is presented in a classic black and white video format that we show during the reception on a projector and a screen we bring along with us. We also upload the same slideshow the very next day to our blog for everyone to enjoy while we edit and prepare the wedding day images.

Some of our favorite Same Day Edits from their Wedding

Most of our same day edits are always done in black and white as we save the color ones for the completion of their wedding photos.

It was amazing to work with Trina & Joshua on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

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Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2017

The Bouffard’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 07.28.2018
Officiant: Vincent Liu
Ceremony Location: German Canadian Cultural Association
Reception Venue: German Canadian Cultural Association
Hair and Makeup: Raschelle & Anna Oomen
Dress Designer: Urban Bride Delivered
Cupcakes: Maria Frank
Florist: Costco
Photography by Sharyar Memon, Amanda Lee Schulz & Gokhul Abbayi

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The Di Lullo’s Engagement Session at Whitemud Ravine Edmonton

Cupid’s Arrow

“Love’s heralds should be thoughts,
Which ten times faster glide than the sun’s beams
Driving back shadows over low’ring hills.
Therefore do nimble-pinioned doves draw Love,
And therefore hath the wind-swift Cupid wings. ” — William Shakespeare

The Engagement Ring and How They Met

Elianna and Giovanni’s love story beings about two and a half years ago when Cupid shot them with his electronic bow and arrow. OKCupid was the app that brought these two lovebirds together. Later on in January 2017, on a memorable Friday, Giovanni proposed in a romantic and intimate way by adorning the house with twinkling candles and surprising Elianna. He gave her a beautiful infinity braided diamond ring to symbolize his own infinite commitment and everlasting love to her. The Di Lullos are a picture perfect romantic couple that love to take walks together or go ice skating. They also have an adorable Havanese dog named Leo to witness their love unfurl daily.

The Engagement Session at Edmonton’s Whitemud ravine park

The lovely couple’s engagement photography session took place by the river in the ravine of Whitemud park, one of Edmonton’s most scenic locations, especially in the springtime. There is truly no better time to capture love at its finest than during spring. Mother nature looked like she has put on her best and most regal outfit just to celebrate the betrothal of two of her children. And truly once more, there is no better place to celebrate Giovanni’s promise of eternal love to his beloved Elianna than outdoors amidst Rainbow Valley’s joyful foliage and peaceful greenery.

We took a walk on a great sunny day, and took some gorgeous pictures of the bride and groom to be. The huddling tree canopies mimicked the couples own loving hugs, while the sneaking sun rays heralded their bright future of married life. Our lens magically captured Elianna and Giovanni’s blossoming love on the trails of Rainbow Valley park; trails that reminded us much of the trails and journeys of life that willed that these two lovely people meet and fall in love. One of our favorite stills of them is a shot on one of the park’s bridges where a hugging Giovanni and Elianna look like they are about to cross over to the next phase of their life that we wish is full of wedded bliss and happiness.

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph Elianna and Giovanni’s engagement photos and we are really looking forward to joining them on their wedding day.

Online Gallery

An online gallery of all their images is available for the next 30 days. From the online gallery, you are able to favorite images, order prints and share the gallery with your family and friends. The gallery can be accessed via the link below and you can contact Elianna and Giovanni directly for their secure password.

Online Gallery
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It was amazing to work with Elianna and Giovanni to commemorate their engagement and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog!

Want to share the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2018

SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PHOTOS FROM BRIDE & GROOM’S ENGAGEMENT SESSION

The Di Lullos Engagement Session Credits

Date: 05.11.2018
Location: Edmonton Whitemud ravine
Photography by Sharyar Memon of Box Cube Photography
Hair by Victoria & Makeup by Puneet of Beauty with Soul

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton couples the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience are one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. We also offer Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to Leduc, St. Albert, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Calgary, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

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The Moffett’s Wedding at Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton

A Winter Wonderland Wedding

“Then love knew it was called love.
And when I lifted my eyes to your name,
suddenly your heart showed me my way”.” 
― Pablo Neruda

Andre Getting Ready at Courtyard by Marriott, Edmonton

We started the wedding day by photographing Andre as he got ready with his son and dad. We photographed some of the details of his wedding day wardrobe followed by some candid photos of Andre and Jamal. I distinctly remember the ring being lost for a while panic sat in. We search high and low, left and right for the ring and ensured that Cathy didn’t find out. We eventually found the ring to everybody’s relief!

Cathy Getting Ready at Courtyard by Marriott, Edmonton

Cathy looked absolutely beautiful for her wedding day and we had the privilege to photograph her. There were some absolutely adorable moments like when Cathy’s mom saw her for the first time in her wedding dress. There was no lack of tears for sure!

Their First Look at the Courtyard by Marriott, Edmonton

Cathy & Andre opted for a first look ceremony where they saw each other before the actual ceremony. Andre waited on the balcony of the Courtyard by Mariott while Cathy walked up to him in her wedding dress. The love between the two was positively visible a mile away when Cathy and Andre saw each other.

The Creative Formals at Muttart Conservatory

Following the first look ceremony, we went out to the Muttart Conservatory where we photographed the couple and their bridal party. The formal photos were definitely chilly given the winter wonderland that Edmonton is during January. We got to take some beautiful night time winter photos. The snow-covered landscape near the Muttart was beautiful to photograph the couple in!

The Moffett’s Ceremony & Reception at Muttart Conservatory

The couple’s ceremony and reception took place at the Muttart Conservatory. For the ceremony, one of the feature pyramids was used. The loved ones of the couple gathered as Andre & Cathy tied the knot. Julie Tkachuk did a wonderful job of the ceremony.

The reception itself was a simple and elegant one with a couple of speeches, a splendid dinner and a first dance followed by a gangam style performance by the groom!

The Wedding Slideshow

Below is the beautiful Wedding Slideshow that came with Andre & Cathy’s wedding package. It was created from a selection of their best photos and their wedding song!

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Online Gallery

An online gallery of all their images is available for the next 30 days. From the online gallery, you are able to favorite images, order prints and share the gallery with your family and friends. The gallery can be accessed via the link below and you can contact Cathy & Andre directly for their secure password.

Online Gallery

It was amazing to work with Andre & Cathy on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog!

Want to share the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2017

Some of my favorite photos from the Wedding Day!

The Moffett’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 01.13.18
Officiant: Julie Tkachuk
Ceremony Location: Muttart Conservatory
Reception Venue: Muttart Conservatory
Hair: Leanne
Makeup: Krystal Ash with Beauty with Soul
Florist: Opal’s Artistry in Flowers
DJ: Matt with Happy Wife Happy Life
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Amanda

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The Olson’s Engagement Session at Edmonton’s Whitemud Park

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Winter Sunsets and People In Love

whitemud park engagement couple kissing with snowfall photo

“Every other lover in the city has a song to sing
But none of them ring in my ear”
― Deer Hunter, She is Always Singing

THE ENGAGEMENT RING AND HOW THEY MET

Lauren & Patrick met 5.5 years ago via OkCupid! Their first date is the definition of an amazing first date. It started off with Dinner at Montana’s followed by bowling. They then went for a walk down to White Mud Park (which will become an epic location in their love story eventually!) and concluded the evening with a Star Wars Marathon! These two individuals enjoy music a lot and happen to have the coolest proposal I have ever heard of!

Being the songwriter and singer, Patrick decided to write Lauren a song. One evening the couple went for a drive down to White Mud Park. In the parking lot, Patrick asked Lauren if she could hear a song he had written. Patrick often requests this of Lauren so this was nothing unusual. He put on the song he had recorded on the car’s music player. As the song starts playing, the screen within the car flashes “Hey Lauren, for serious, will you marry me?”. She did not see it coming! She, of course, said yes. If nothing, the proposal itself deserved a yes!

Their ring has a cool story of its own. They went to the different jewelry stores to find the perfect engagement ring but nothing was right. Finally, Lauren’s dad mentioned that her grandpa still had her great-great grandma’s ring. This was the perfect ring and Lauren was the perfect person to inherit that family heirloom. The ring itself has an un-identified stone which is either an extremely precious stone or old whiskey bottle glass!

It was amazing to work with Lauren & Patrick on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog!

Want to share the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2017

SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PHOTOS FROM BRIDE & GROOM’S ENGAGEMENT SESSION

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The Olson’s Engagement Session Credits

Date: 02.11.2018
Location: Whitemud Park, Edmonton
Photography by Sharyar Memon

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton couples the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience are one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. We also offer Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to Leduc, St. Albert, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Calgary, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

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The Kuzyk’s Engagement Session at Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton

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A Winter Engagement Session at Alberta legislature building

“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate that when I fall asleep your eyes close.”
― Pablo Neruda

THE ENGAGEMENT RING AND HOW THEY MET

Jasmine & Joel met in high school 7 years ago! They are the definition of high school sweethearts. They started off as friends who often hung out together. One day, Joel found the courage to ask Jasmine out and she said yes! In these years these two adorable humans have come to share a love that is full of laughter and cute moments. I got to see this first hand!

Joel proposed to Jasmine on December 14th last year. This was Christmas come early for the adorable couple as they got engaged and made the announcement to their families! Joel and Jasmine sat on a bench together at the legislature building under the beautiful Christmas lights. This is when Joel asked Jasmine if she wanted to become his partner in crime for life! She said yes with happy tears in her eyes. This is why we choose the Legislature building as the location for their engagement session.

The Engagement Session at the Alberta Legislature Building

The Alberta Legislature Building is an iconic landmark that is known to every Edmontonian. During the summers it is often a location for families to hang out and enjoy the fountains. During the winter, it becomes a beautiful magical place that is decorated with tree lights and snow. The pretty lights give it the perfect Christmas spirit and that is exactly when and where Jasmine and Joel got engaged.

I photographed the couple on the grounds of the legislature building. It happened to be the only day we had ice rain so the whole area was extremely slippery! Thankfully no one fell but there were definitely some “oh shit” moments. This was Jasmine & Joel’s first experience with a professional photographer and I am so glad to have been a part of their engagement session. Following the engagement session they were kind enough to leave me a review:

“We had an amazing experience with box cube photography. Sharyar made our first experience with a professional enjoyable and comfortable. The viewing session was organized and well prepared with many examples.” – Jasmine & Joel

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph Jasmine & Joel’s engagement session at the Alberta Legislature Building and I am really looking forward to joining them on their wedding day.

SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PHOTOS FROM BRIDE & GROOM’S ENGAGEMENT SESSION

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winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. Edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
winter engagement session at alberta legislature building. edmonton engagement photography
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The Kuzyk Engagement Session Credits

Date: 02.12.2018
Location: Alberta Legislature Building
Photography by Sharyar Memon

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton couples the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience are one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. We also offer Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to Leduc, St. Albert, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Calgary, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

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The Mithcell’s Wedding at Edmonton’s All Saints Anglican Cathedral

Brianna & Kris got married on a perfect fall day in Edmonton! Their ceremony was held at the majestic All Saints Anglican Cathedral and their reception at the Queen Alexandra Community League, Edmonton.

Their Story

The Mitchell’s Engagement Session at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory

Kris & His Groomsmen Getting Ready

We started the wedding day off with photographing Kris as he got ready for the ceremony. He was accompanied by his groomsmen and parents! At one point, Kris played video games with his groomsmen and that was awesome to photograph!

Brianna & Her Bridesmaids Getting Ready

We then joined Brianna as she got ready for the ceremony as well. We photographed some of the details including the dress, the shoes, and the jewelry! Brianna looked absolutely beautiful in her wedding dress. We got to witness and photograph an absolutely emotional moment between Brianna her daughter. Check out the images below to see how the beautiful moments unfolded.

Their Ceremony at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral

The All Saints Anglican Cathedral is an absolutely gorgeous church where Brianna & Kris tied the knot. It was first made in 1896 but was destroyed by a fire in 1919. It was reconstructed in 1956 and has since been maintained in its current state! It was a religious Christian ceremony where Kris & Brianna tied the knot. The ceremony was made even more amazing by readings from the Bible by some of the family members of the couple.

The Family Photos at the Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton

Following their ceremony, we photographed the Mitchells and their families at the Legislature Building in downtown Edmonton. It was a fantastic location for family photos as we had a fantastic backdrop of the green lawns and the majestic fountains of the legislature building.

The Creative Formals at

After the family photos, we photographed the couple and their bridal party for their creative formals. This is by far my favorite part of the day as it allows me to create some amazing imagery for the couple by using my creativity and a little bit of humor. We took some goofy portraits of the couple and their bridal party once it started raining. We pulled out some transparent umbrellas and did things Mary Poppins Style!

We concluded this part of the day with some romantic portraits of Brianna and Kris around the ground of the legislature building.

The Mithcell’s Reception at Queen Alexandra Community League

The couple’s reception was held at the Queen Alexandra Community League Centre. Brianna and Kris had completely changed how the venue looked by handpicking all the decorations. Their venue looked very rustic and beautiful in line with the wedding theme! We started by photographing some of the details at the venue and started preparing their same day slideshow while dinner proceeded. Here is a link to their same-day slideshow:

First Dance!

After the speeches, the Mitchell’s got the party going with their first dance. Their children joined them for the first dances and it was so cute to photograph that!

Cutting the beautiful cake

Following the first dance, the couple cut their cute cake! Given Brianna and Kris’s affinity for Lego, they had the perfect cake that was adorned by Lego figures that represented the couple! It was absolutely brilliant and equally adorable!

The Wedding Slideshow

Above is the beautiful Wedding Slideshow that came with Bride & Groom’s wedding package. It was created from a selection of their best photos.

Some of my favorite photos from the Wedding Day!

It was amazing to work with Brianna & Kris on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog!

Want to share the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2018

The Mitchell’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 09.09.2017
Officiant: Neil Gordon
Ceremony Location: All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton
Reception Venue: Queen Alexandra Community League
Hair and Makeup: Hair & Makeup Artistry by Hamanda Arshad
Florist: Costco
Dress Designer: Cocomelody
DJ: Live music by Soap Box Duo
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Gillian Lawson

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The Robinson’s Wedding at Edmonton’s Blue Meadows Hall

Gorgeous Winter Wedding!

Summer weddings are overrated. Winter weddings are the way to go! All the gorgeous snow and beautiful landscapes that accompany winter made this wedding the perfect winter wedding! Check out Vanessa & Andrew’s wedding below to see why you should have a winter wedding as well!

Vanessa & Drew Getting Ready

We started the beautiful day off with photographing the bride and groom as they got ready! Drew was accompanied by his dad and his groomsmen while Vanessa got ready with her bridesmaids and Drew’s mom. We got a chance to photograph a sweet moment where Drew’s mom kissed and hugged Vanessa as she was getting ready for the ceremony. We photographed little details for the bride and groom like the jewelry, the accessories, the shoes, the dress and a special pendant that held Vanessa’s mom’s photo.

Their Ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church, Edmonton

Do you want to be married in a majestic church? Then this is the location for you! It has gorgeous stained galls windows and pews made of old wood! It was the perfect location for Vanessa & Andrew to say their vows and tie the knot! The ceremony was conducted by Pastor Ingrid Dorschel-kramer and was done in a wonderful and simple manner. It was sealed with an adorable kiss and an exit dance by the couple!

The Family Photos at Trinity Lutheran Church

The church had such a perfect lobby that we couldn’t help but photograph the couple’s family in the lobby! It was perfect with the afternoon sun streaming in through the tall glass windows!

The Creative Formals at St. Albert Grain Elevator Park, El Cortez & Downtown Edmonton

We went to three different locations with Vanessa & Andrew to create some cool and altogether different creative formals for the couple and the bridal party. Each of those locations gave us a unique opportunity to create some very different portraits. El Cortez was dark and dungeony meanwhile the Grain Elevator was very vintage and cool!

The Robinson’s Reception at Blue Meadows Hall, Edmonton

Vanessa & Andrew surprised their guests by bringing back the Harlem shake for their wedding! If you don’t know what I am talking about, just google Harlem shake! Their reception was at the Blue Meadows Hall in Edmonton. They had a really cool blue led backdrop that glowed behind their head table!

Cutting the beautiful cake

Nicole’s Cake did such a fantastic job of the cake for the couple! It looked absolutely gorgeous and tasted equally delicious!

First Dance!

The Robinsons began the festivities for the evening by starting their first dance to let’s Stay Together by Al Green. A true classic! They were then joined by Drew’s mother and Vanessa’s father for the mother-son and father-daughter dances.

The Robinson’s Wedding Day Slideshow

Above is the beautiful Wedding Slideshow that came with Vanessa & Andrew’s wedding package. It was created from a selection of their best photos.

Vanessa & Andrew’s Online Gallery

Vanessa & Andrew’s photos are now available through their online gallery below. You can place orders or purchase prints by using the gallery. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Online Gallery Link:
http://clients.boxcubephoto.com/gallery/robinsonwed/

It was amazing to work with Vanessa & Andrew on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog!

Want to share the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2017

Some of my Favourite Photos from Vanessa & Andrew’s Wedding

The Robinson’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 11.04.2017
Officiant: Pastor Ignrid Cramaer-Doerschel
Ceremony Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Edmonton
Reception Venue: Blue Meadows Hall, Edmonton
Hair and Makeup: Jigsaw For Hair
Wedding Cake: Nicole’s Cakes
Bride’s Dress: Maggie Sotero/ Bridal Debut
Florist: Karen
DJ: Fazman Patel with Str84ward Entertainment Ltd.
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Amanda

Would you like to find out more about our Box Cube Wedding experience? Contact us 🙂

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with a unique experience for Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

Book your consultation today!

One of the top studios in Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, Calgary, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Edmonton, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.