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Our Instagram, Your Inspiration

Right now we are about half way through designing

Right now we are about half way through designing all of our weddings for 2020 (oh yeah, you read that right - We were hustling hard before the end of the year!) and we are having so much fun dreaming up all sorts of exciting ideas for our clients... 2020 is going to be classically elegant as always with us, but with lots of fun surprises for guests and oh yes, a ton of romance ♥️⁠
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This one is an all time fave design moment of 2019 with floral angel @flowerartistry & film goddess (& new momma!) @miltonphoto ⁠
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Rentals @modernluxerental Venue @fairmontbanff Lighting @orangefrogproductions⁠
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#weddingdesign #weddinggoals #luxurywedding #julianneyoungweddings #banffwedding #fairmontbanffsprings #canadawedding

When @thedana sent us Kris & Bri's wedding gallery

When @thedana sent us Kris & Bri's wedding gallery, we also needed a tissue 😭Does it get any cuter than this?!?! Reason number 101 why we loved working with this couple, they were So. In. Love 💙⁠
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Photo @thedana Venue @fairmontbanff⁠
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#weddinginspo #weddinggoals #ido #canadawedding #julianneyoungweddings #love #ido #firstlook #bride

A little bit about our design process from Juliann

A little bit about our design process from Julianne... "When a couple asks me to design their wedding, it is a huge honour and I deep dive into every couple's love story. I ask about 1.5 million questions before presenting anything concrete because it's important to me that my clients feel heard & that I understand who they are beneath the surface / past the pinterest board. I want to make something that they'll love for the next 2 years, 10 years, or even 50 years ❤️Not just something "trendy". One of the questions I ask is about the wedding dress - Who is the designer? Why did you select it? What do you love most about it? I want to know so that I can make sure the bouquet you're holding is the perfect compliment to what you're wearing. It'll effect what flowers I select, what shape, texture, and of course, colour of the bouquet."⁠
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And here we can see perfectly paired - JYW Alum bride Lamess' @lazarobridal gown and insanely beautiful @fallforflorals bouquet 😍⁠
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Thank you for the stunning image @heidrich_photography⁠
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#weddingflowers #bridalbouquet #weddingbouquet #bride #summerwedding #weddinginspo #weddingplanner #weddingdesign #calgarywedding ⁠

We know this is a little out of season, but it's C

We know this is a little out of season, but it's COLD here in YYC and we need something to warm us up 🤷So this stunning fall wedding in Banff feels just right. This was actually one of our fave colour palette's we've ever done in this room - The fun peach/orange/sand/olive tones were a fun change to work with and added so much warmth to the room! Orange may not be for everyone, but it was perfect for Rachel & Steve 🧡⁠
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Photo @anitajeaninephotos Flowers @fallforflorals Rentals @modernluxerental Stationery @pinkumbrellainvites Venue @fairmontbanff⁠
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#fallwedding #weddinginspo #weddingdecor #banffwedding #banff #fairmontbanff #canadawedding

JYW Alum Bride Lamess wore the most iconic @lazaro

JYW Alum Bride Lamess wore the most iconic @lazarobridal ballgown 😍A stunning silhouette and just enough subtle sparkle, this is what dreams are made of! ⁠
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Thank you @heidrich_photography for this beautiful shot!⁠
Hair @parisahair Flowers @fallforflorals⁠
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#calgarywedding #weddingdress #weddinghair #summerwedding #weddinginspo #weddinggoals #bride

One of our all time fave design moments from 2019.

One of our all time fave design moments from 2019... THESE greenery chandeliers in Mt Stephen Hall at the @fairmontbanff 😍Rachel & Sandy's wedding was a highlight of our year (literally, if you watched our highlight video on IGTV) not only for this jaw-dropping little detail but for many other reasons (ie. lots of Moet and Chanel shoes..) We feel so jazzed to pull off this never-before-seen look in Mt Stephen.⁠
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Thank you to Lyn from @flowerartistry for getting way up high on a 22ft ladder to make this happen for us!!! ⁠Image by the wonderful @corrinawalkerphotography⁠
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#weddingdesign #banffwedding #fairmontbanffsprings #banffweddingplanner #canadawedding #luxurywedding #weddinginspo #weddinggoals #greenerywedding #chandelier #weddingdecor

This sweet little lisianthus boutonniere for our g

This sweet little lisianthus boutonniere for our groom Ian by @fallforflorals was just too sweet! Lately we love creating boutonniere tags for when we deliver personal flowers to the guys, especially for larger bridal parties, its a nice way to make everyone feel special when we're pinning on the boutonniere and they know it was made just for them 😊⁠
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Beautiful Detail shot by our friends @heidrich_photography with the Boutonniere by @fallforflorals and Stationery by @pinkumbrellainvites⁠
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#boutonniere #weddingdetails #weddinginspo #weddingplanner #calligraphy #weddingflowers

How do you want to feel on your wedding day? Reall

How do you want to feel on your wedding day? Really, think about it! Or how did you feel, if you're already married? ⁠
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We think you should feel your most radiant, happiest & most beautiful version of yourself, whatever that means to you. It's not the same for everyone, and that should be celebrated. When the stars align and you are a wearing a dress that feels like it was made for you (or maybe it actually was!), your hair & makeup is on point, and most importantly, your heart is full of the most pure, unedited JOY & excitement that it's ever felt... It sure can be one of the happiest days of your life. ⁠
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These are the wedding day vibes we wish upon everyone ❤️Our bride Katie exemplified this, and watching our clients shine on their wedding days is truly one of the top reasons we love what we do. ⁠
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As seen in @martha_weddings⁠
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Photography @miltonphoto Flowers @flowerartistry Design & Production @julianneyoungweddings Hair & Makeup @topknotbrides Gown @moniquelhuillierbride Veil @pronovias Venue @fairmontbanff⁠
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#mountainwedding #weddingstyle #bridestyle #bride #weddingbouquet #bouquet #weddinggown #weddinginspo #fairmontbanffsprings #banffwedding

"Did that actually happen?" You might look at this

"Did that actually happen?" You might look at this image and wonder what the heck is going on.. And we are happy to tell you, because it's a really, really funny story. In fact, because we have so many of these ridiculous stories, we decided to share a few of our favourites in a blog post - Our most hilarious, craziest, and otherwise shocking moments of 2019... And it's worth a read, if not just for a good laugh. A day in the life, I tell you! (Spoiler alert - We call this one the "garter toss gone awry" 😂)⁠
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We'll put the link in the 1st comment... Enjoy!⁠
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Photo @corrinawalkerphotography⁠
Lighting @PezProductions⁠
Venue @fairmontpalliser⁠
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#weddingplanner⁠
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https://julianneyoungweddings.com/2020/01/moments-that-have-shocked-us-at-a-wedding-this-year/

And so it begins, a new decade! Walking into the o

And so it begins, a new decade! Walking into the office this morning I (Julianne here...) couldn't even wipe the super eager smile off my face 😍 Here we are back in the office after the loveliest holiday break, and right back into full-on planning & design details mode with our 2020 clients (It's finally your year 🎉🎉) and answering all the emails from the adorable newly engaged couples over Christmas/New Years - All the yes!!! We are so lucky and cannot wait to dive in. This year is going to be one for the books, and now that we're all recharged & reloaded, we cannot wait to get these parties started (lol, okay bad pun...) and see what the year has in store for us ❤️⁠
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Also - When I say details - This image is what Im talking about! This was the prettiest day-of stationery suite we did with @plushinvites... Love these soft tones and fun touches like vellum and stitching.⁠
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Photo @corrinawalkerphotography Flowers @flowerartistry Design & Planning @julianneyoungweddings Stationery @plushinvites⁠
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#weddinginspo #weddingplanner #happynewyear #banffwedding #calgarywedding

🍾 c h e e r s to 2019 and all that it was! For

🍾 c h e e r s to 2019 and all that it was! For us, it was nothing short of exciting; Our team grew, we learned a lot, we travelled, we reached new goals, heck we even had a couple failures that we still learned from... And now we have our sights set on the pages unwritten in a new decade. Let me tell you, we have a lot to be excited about, and we cannot WAIT for whats in store (...and hopefully it's more champagne towers, at the very least.)⁠
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Happy New Year to all! Hope it's your best year yet...⁠
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Photo @miltonphoto Rentals @modernluxerental Venue @fairmontbanff Flowers @flowerartistry Hair & Makeup @topknotbrides as seen in @Martha_weddings⁠
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#happynewyear

Mere moments after getting engaged, you start (or

Mere moments after getting engaged, you start (or mayyy have already started 🙋) thinking about THE DRESS. Our best advice for when you start shopping for the perfect gown... 1. Have an open mind (you sometimes never know what you end up loving on your body!!) 2. Know your budget (I mean that's not the most fun advice but it's important to not get carried away!) 3. Find gown stylists that fit your style (a few of our faves in YYC are @thebridalboutiqueyyc @pearlanddot @powderbride.calgary ) and 4. ENJOY IT! Drink all the complimentary champagne, bring your tribe, and get ready to feel your most beautiful self ♥️⁠
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Photo @corrinawalkerphotography Flowers @flowerartistry⁠
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#weddingdress #weddinggoals #mountainwedding #springwedding #winterwedding #bridestyle #weddingstyle #weddinghair