Journal • Julianne Young Weddings

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October 11th, 2017
Creating the Perfect Wedding Website
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September 1st, 2017
Real Weddings – An Insider’s Perspective
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July 17th, 2017
Dreams & Romance in the City of Light
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June 20th, 2017
Sean & Mike’s Ultra-Glam Fête
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May 20th, 2017
Bridal Fashion Week Overview: Spring 2018
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April 17th, 2017
Mountaintop Sunsets
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March 16th, 2017
The Feast
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February 26th, 2017
Luxurious & Intimate Mountainside Wedding
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January 24th, 2017
The Art of the Perfect Proposal
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Our Instagram, Your Inspiration

Let’s play a game. It’s called “Say somethin

Let’s play a game. It’s called “Say something nice”. Literally say anything, about anyone, with no context needed. As long as it’s nice. Sometimes the best way to turn your day around is to make someone else smile... I’ll start. @flowerartistry You’re easily the kindest person we know. Talented beyond measure (the flowers in this post prove it!) and so humble ❤️ Everyone can learn from you. Next, @miltonphoto thank you for texting me this weekend to check in. It meant a lot because if anyone understands the tireless hustle of business owner + mama, it’s you 🥰 And this photo (along with all the ones you take of our clients) is breathtaking.
....AND GO 👇💕

Our Sr. Producer Aimsley is going to be greeting y

Our Sr. Producer Aimsley is going to be greeting you & answering your questions in our virtual booth at @bridalexpoyyc this SUNDAY! With that in mind, we thought we’d share a few fun facts about her! (* Also please note that when I asked for 5 fun facts she gave me 7 and that in itself says so much 😂❤️)

1- I play semi competitive curling and in non covid times play 2-3 times a week!
2- The hubby Martin and I both enjoy gardening so our date nights in the summer consist of gardening and weeding...with wine in hand!
3- I get asked all the time, what was my wedding like? I eloped! Which is why elopements and small weddings have a very special place in my heart.
4- I have two fur babies - Rue & Elsi, and I LOVE all animals but especially doggos.
5- I have been told that I am extraordinarily positive & cheery (which I agree haha) and can always find a reason to laugh/smile or a silver lining in almost anything.
6- I enjoy a good karaoke or sing along session whether it be on a road trip or the office, I am quite often jamming to a tune in my head (or out loud). We often have office music sing alongs!
7- I also really enjoy fun facts! I have tons especially for kids from when I worked at the Calgary Zoo as a coordinator. It's always an icebreaker when meeting the little ones and walking them through a rehearsal. We almost always leave as new besties. Image @sarahvaughan

Don’t you love it when you’re watching TV and

Don’t you love it when you’re watching TV and a place comes up that you’ve been before!? I was just watching Bridgerton and part of the first episode was filmed at Hampton Court where we visited at #engage19 in London, it was such an incredible experience. It got me thinking about all the amazing places I’ve gotten to travel to because of this company ✈️ Even looking at this beautiful wedding we did in the Okanagan makes me so excited for when we’re able to travel again. While we won’t be hopping on a plane for some time yet, we’re so lucky to have beautiful places like this in our own backyard.

Image by the lovely @natalieandrusiak Hair & Makeup @blushandcoco Flowers @minim_designs Venue @paintedrockwine #okanagan #okanaganwedding #penticton #pentictonwedding #vineyardwedding #canadawedding #canadaweddingplanner #weddingplannercanada #yycbride #destinationweddingplanner

*GIVEAWAY* Hey you gorgeous #yyc couples! We are g

*GIVEAWAY* Hey you gorgeous #yyc couples! We are giving away 5 FREE tickets to Calgary’s virtual bridal show @bridalexpoyyc on Feb 28! This is going to be an awesome virtual event not only because the OG🦄 herself miss Hayley Paige @allthatglittersonthegram and her fiancé Conrad will be speaking & answering questions but also there will be some amazing vendors involved AND I’ll even be speaking on the main stage about the Top 10 wedding timeline hacks that only the pros know!
HOW TO ENTER 👇
1. Like this post.
2. Send this post to your bridal party or anyone you want to attend with
3. Comment on the post and tag the people you want to attend with (*Max you plus 4 others!)
Winners will be announced February 21!

Image @rebeccafrank.co Gown @nrtfashions Flowers @flowerartistry Hair & Makeup @juliajoymakeupartistry Grooms Tux @ephapparel Model @imodelmgmt Earrings @joannabisleydesigns Dogsled @snowyowlsleddogtours #yycbride #yycweddings #yycwedding #yycliving

This little montage of Hannah & Alex’s winter we

This little montage of Hannah & Alex’s winter wedding is worth a scroll through ↔️ We were hoping to have a NYE bash in Canmore for these two but of course, the world had other plans and instead we helped pivot their day into a sweet & intimate winter wedding ceremony. Couples have to think fast with the constant changes and updates to regulations, and we couldn’t be happier to be here in the trenches helping them through it. Thank you to our friends (and seriously the nicest humans ever) @heidrich_photography for taking these incredible images (plus letting me crop them to suit my pretty layout needs 😂 ) and the always wonderful @flowerartistry for this perfect winter bouquet ❄️ #winterwedding #winterbride #weddingbouquet #elopement #calgaryweddings #yycweddings #yycweddingplanner

Happy Valentine's Day from our little Cupid 💘 M

Happy Valentine's Day from our little Cupid 💘 My fav saying from my fav show is so fitting today.. "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love anybody else?" @rupaulofficial @rupaulsdragrace Can I get an AMEN up in here?! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍 That goes to anyone celebrating solo/together/virtually...Hope you're all feeling the LOVE today because YOU deserve it.

#loveyourself #happyvalentinesday

Yesterday my husband Kristian and I shared our 3 y

Yesterday my husband Kristian and I shared our 3 year wedding anniversary! So lucky to have been able to go back to @fairmontcll to celebrate, this time with our new baby guy in tow, to show him where mom and dad got married 😭❤️ We *may* have even snuck into the ballroom late at night and danced to our first dance song (Perfect by Ed Sheeran). The moves were a little rusty, but my heart still remembers it all like it was yesterday... (Also this is yet another reason why I am so grateful for our wedding video from @parfaitproductions because we get to literally re-live the whole day every year thanks to them plus the the incredible photos by @corrinawalkerphotography )

Cover image by the wonderful @corrinawalkerphotography Veil @daphnenewmandesign Gown @thebridalboutiqueyyc @pronovias Hair @topknotbrides Flowers @amborellafloral Venue @fairmontcll

⭐ Our most recent review on google gives us the

⭐ Our most recent review on google gives us the warm & fuzzies (which is so appreciated considering its minus a thousand outside!!) Our Sr Producer Stephanie was there to guide Ashley + Kent through the crazy world of planning a wedding during a pandemic... And let me tell you these two rode the rollercoaster with such grace and positivity. We couldn't be more proud of our team or more grateful for getting to work with such wonder human beings. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review @amulls87 This means so much to us as a small business!!

One year ago I would've never posted this image...

One year ago I would've never posted this image... The centerpiece has been moved, place settings are gone, jackets are hanging on chair backs (😱) and I almost never post images with guests in them.... And now I look at this image and see how BEAUTIFUL & PERFECT this is 🙌🏻 A little moment right here between two guests during the reception, feet probably tired from dancing, nearly empty glasses of wine around them... This is why weddings are so special. This is why we miss doing our jobs so much. This is why sometimes the best parts of a wedding day are totally unscripted. Can't wait for better days ahead when we can all feel the love and energy again of a live event.

Thank you @anitajeaninephotos for this gorgeous shot at Rachel & Steve's wedding @fairmontbanff There was so much love in the room that night!

Flowers @fallforflorals Rentals @modernrentalsweddings

#banffwedding #yycwedding #yycweddingplanner #weddingreception #liveevents

This bouquet made by @flowerartistry for our shoot

This bouquet made by @flowerartistry for our shoot last week... Can we all just take a sec to appreciate the pomegranates in there?! Also, PRO TIP for winter brides - Adding dried good like this or bleached ruscus to your bouquet is not only a beautiful but a smart move, especially for super cold winter temps, these dried beauties won't freeze or turn colour on you unlike some of the more delicate varieties of fresh florals (I'm looking at you, hydrangea...) Something to think about!

Image @rebeccafrank.co Flowers @flowerartistry Gown @nrtfashions Hair & Makeup @juliajoymakeupartistry Shot for @rockymtnbride with @snowyowlsleddogtours

#winterwedding #weddingtips #canmorewedding #yycweddingplanner #bridalbouquet #weddingcolors #weddingflowers #bouquet #pomegranate #weddingstyle #rockymountainwedding

One of our fave shots from this weeks shoot for @r

One of our fave shots from this weeks shoot for @rockymtnbride magazine 🐶 New rule. From now on, all styled shoots we design must have doggos 😍 Let us know if you're game to have a dogsledding elopement, we cannot wait to be out there again, and what a fun & covid-friendly way to celebrate your wedding ceremony with your 10 closest peeps ❤️

Photographer @rebeccafrank.co Doggos @snowyowlsleddogtours Flowers @flowerartistry Hair & Makeup @juliajoymakeupartistry Dress & Jacket @nrtfashions Jewelry @joannabisleydesigns Model @margaretjessenn

#elopement #elopementwedding #yycwedding #mountainwedding #dogsledding #dogsledwedding #yycweddingplanner #canmoreweddingplanner #banffwedding #winterwedding #winterweddinginspiration #husky #huskylove #mustlovedogs

I was a winter bride, and since winter is definite

I was a winter bride, and since winter is definitely here this week I thought I'd share my top 5 tips for staying warm in your winter wedding photo session... Learned through experience!

1 - Wear light colour thick tights or thigh high socks under your dress if you can! That extra layer will go a long way 🐧

2 - Stuff hand warmer heat packets in every jacket pocket you have, and keep one inside your palm when you're holding your bouquet. The perfect disguise! 💐

3 - Have a ginormous warm coat and fuzzy mitts to wear in between shots/locations, and bring a thermos of hot tea (/hot chocolate and Bailey's...) 🤫

4 - Don't plan to wear your heels! Have a warm pair of shoes for your outdoor portraits. I'm talking "boots with the fur", and if you can find cute ones with a white sole, you have WON 🙌🏻

5 - Tell your partner all these tips too otherwise it'll be a really nice solo portrait session 😂

Images by my favorite OG @corrinawalkerphotography Hair @topknotbrides Makeup @trenalainemakeupcompany Gown @thebridalboutiqueyyc @pronovias Veil @daphnenewmandesign Flowers @amborellafloral Shoes @maisonvalentino Venue @fairmontcll Videographer @parfaitproductions

#winterwedding #winterwonderland #winterbride #canadianwedding #lakelouise #lakelouisewedding #canadawedding #calgaryweddingplanner #banffwedding #mountainwedding #weddinghair #weddingmakeup #weddingdress #longsleeveweddingdress