Journal • Julianne Young Weddings

Recent Articles

May 8th, 2020
How to Tell Guests About Your Postponed Wedding
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April 6th, 2020
How to Navigate COVID-19 & Your Wedding
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January 2nd, 2020
Moments that Have Shocked Us – 2019 Edition
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November 26th, 2019
Our Latest Publication
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September 19th, 2019
7 Things You Need to Know When Planning a Wedding in Banff
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August 12th, 2019
Reduce Waste at Your Wedding
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February 20th, 2019
Why You Need a Wedding Planner
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November 22nd, 2018
Behind the Scenes Planning the Legendary Engage! Banff Summit
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November 14th, 2018
From Manhattan to Mountains
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Our Instagram, Your Inspiration

#challengeaccepted Raising awareness means raising

#challengeaccepted Raising awareness means raising the bar, love when we work together to build a stronger future for women 🖤 Pls see our stories today ( or @harpersbazaarus stories) for the reason behind this popular movement, it's more than just a good selfie!⁠
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Thx for the nomination @catherinemarieyoung @mdawndesigns - Now here's passing it onto a few other inspiring female biz owners @fleurishflowershop @topknotbrides @hannaix / @parfaitproductions @miltonphoto

Got that Freshly Married glow ✨ This is the mome

Got that Freshly Married glow ✨ This is the moment when it all sinks in.. "OMG we did it / It's official / Start the party!!" And it's the best feeling ever 🥰 Married peeps, amirite?!

Image @corrinawalkerphotography Flowers @flowerartistry Hair and Makeup @topknotbrides Venue @fairmontbanff

#weddingceremony #banffwedding #banffweddingplanner #calgarywedding #mountainwedding #ido #bridalstyle #groomstyle

Spending a relaxing Saturday in the sun thinking a

Spending a relaxing Saturday in the sun thinking about all the amazing things we are going to do @fairmontbanff next year 😍💭 Its crazy to wake up on a summer Saturday and not be grabbing Starbucks & on the way to a wedding... We miss it!! But all 3 of us are getting crazy tanned this summer which is really unusual for us, so we'll take it 😂 #lookonthebrightside

Image @corrinawalkerphotography Flowers @flowerartistry Rentals @modernluxerental Production and Design @julianneyoungweddings

Five FAQs about Floral Centerpieces BEFORE you rea

Five FAQs about Floral Centerpieces BEFORE you reach out to a florist 💐

1. Average costs for quality floral centerpieces in Calgary... $175-250 and cost is dependent on centerpiece size and quality/selection of florals 🌹For tall CPs, at least double that at $550+ Yes both costs can go higher or lower, but those are the averages we see!

2. If you want to save $$$ use more greenery vs florals in the pieces and larger seasonal blooms 💸 Also alternate tall & low centerpieces instead of all tall pieces if that was your vision.

3. Ask your florist what size the pieces will be for the cost they're quoting 📏 This will help you understand what you're getting for the cost. A "small" centerpiece would be under 12" diameter, and a larger lush centerpiece would be closer to 15-18" diameter. Keep in mind, bigger doesn't always mean better and smaller high quality pieces can look just as stunning, especially when you add candles to the centerpiece footprint.

4. Don't go to your florist with a list of exactly what flowers you expect them to use! A wish list is okay, but trust they're the experts and can guide you on seasonality and availability of blooms, which varies from place to place. Tell them what styles you like, examples/photos of course, and what colours you like, and work with them to find the best blooms that fit your vision, budget & are available that time of year 🙌

5. Make sure you know the size of the table before you pick the size of your centerpiece 🧠

6. Don't go too tall on a "low" centerpiece. Anything roughly 18" -24" tall is visually distracting for guests (ie if they can't see the person across from them, your beautiful centerpiece will probably be put on the floor 🙄) So keep low pieces under 18" tall including the vessel!

Okay so maybe that was 6 FAQs... But we hope it was helpful! Happy centerpiece shopping 💐

Image @corrinawalkerphotography Flowers @flowerartistry Rentals @modernluxerental Design @julianneyoungweddings Stationery @plushinvites

#weddingdecor #centerpiecesideas #centerpieces #weddingflowers #elegantwedding #weddingdesign #weddingtips #weddingadvice

Confession: We are newly obsessed with Indian Matc

Confession: We are newly obsessed with Indian Matchmaker on Netflix 🙌😍 Tell me we're not alone here, have you been watching it?! This inspired us to post one of our favorite Indian weddings, Megha & Steve ❤️ We love love love the details that go into beautiful ceremonies like this one.

Venue @fairmontbanff Photographer @corrinawalkerphotography Flowers @flowerartistry Stationery @pinkumbrellainvites Hair & Makeup @topknotbrides

#banffwedding #indianweddings #fusionwedding #yycwedding #mandap

This hidden gem in the Okanagan @kelownalavender w

This hidden gem in the Okanagan @kelownalavender would sweep you off your feet too if you saw it 💕 It's worth looking into if you're in the area this summer!

Image @miltonphoto Hair & Makeup @looksbylaine Veil @thebridalboutiqueyyc

#kelownawedding #kelownaweddingplanner #okanaganwedding #kelownaweddingvenue #elopement #elope

Sad the border to the US will remain closed anothe

Sad the border to the US will remain closed another 30 days 😭 Although for the right reasons of course, but we can't wait till it's safe again to travel & we can welcome our US clients to our backyard. Here's to remaining hopeful things will get better soon!

Image @miltonphoto Flowers @foxglovestudio Hair & Makeup @topknotbrides

#banffweddingplanner #banffwedding #destinationwedding #weddinggoals #filmphotography

"Simple, but not boring" / "Timeless, but not like

"Simple, but not boring" / "Timeless, but not like stuffy or vintage looking" / "Classic, but still modern, without looking like it was in the 90s" / "Formal, but not too formal, still fun and comfortable" // These are the responses we get when we ask clients what kind of wedding they're envisioning. And we get it, because unless you do this everyday, it's so hard to come up with the key words to describe your vision perfectly or what's in your head 🤯 But that's what we do, we take your vision and translate it into an event space that (ideally) surpasses what you ever imagined possible 🧚‍♀️ The starting point always feels overwhelming for couples, so don't feel weird if you have no idea how to describe what you want, or don't know where to start, or feel like you want a little bit of everything. Weaving together the details & adding your unique style & character to your wedding is what we do best 💕

Venue @paintedrockwine Photography @natalieandrusiak Rentals @modernluxerental @alloccasionspartyandevent Flowers @minim_designs Stationery @debbiewongdesign Design & Production @julianneyoungweddings

Ever wondered what mat leave looks like for the se

Ever wondered what mat leave looks like for the self employed? Here it is! Real life ❤️😂 There are a lot of updos/scrunchies, lots of one handed typing on a laptop/cell phone, taking calls between feedings, and there's a bit of fomo wishing I would be at the office and in the trenches with Aims & Steph... But there is also a whole lotta love staring into ocean blue eyes, the sweetest baby cuddles, and a joy my heart has never quite felt like this before 🥰🥰🥰

Head Table Details ✨ Perfectly captured by @milt

Head Table Details ✨ Perfectly captured by @miltonphoto
As seen in @martha_weddings

Flowers @flowerartistry Rentals @modernluxerental Venue @fairmontbanff Stationery @pinkumbrellainvites Design & Production @julianneyoungweddings Lighting @orangefrogproductions Hair and Makeup @topknotbrides

Sydney & Saul's beautiful wedding day, almost 3 ye

Sydney & Saul's beautiful wedding day, almost 3 years ago now! Happy Anniversary to these two, one of our favourite days in Mt Stephen Hall @fairmontbanff
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Photography @brittanyesther Planning & Design @julianneyoungweddings Florals @amborellafloral Rentals @specialeventrentals @modernluxerentals Stationery @plushinvites Hair @hairbylindsaylarsen

#banffweddingplanner #banffwedding #calgaryweddingplanner #canadianweddings #canmoreweddingplanner #timelesswedding #classicwedding #weddinggoals #weddingdecor

Our tiny new team member has arrived!! Meet Ronan

Our tiny new team member has arrived!! Meet Ronan 💙Julianne and Kristian's beautiful new son. Born happy and healthy on June 30th at 7lbs 2oz ... We could not be more thrilled and in love with this bundle of joy 😍🥰 @juliowie_