(Closed) Vendor Goodness! Who will you bee using?

• marylee
• 11 years ago

• Wedding: July 2010

• Your wedding date

 July 17, 2010

• Ceremony venue

 St Mary’s Cathedral in Calgary

• Officiant

 Dean Paul

• Reception venue

 Regency Palace (Chinese restaurant in Chinatown)

• Caterer

 restaurant will serve a traditional 10 course Chinese dinner!

• Coordinator

 me…LOL

• Photographer

 Shelley Webber, As I See It Photography

http://www.asiseeitphotography.ca/

So AMAZING!!!

• Videographer

 none

• DJ/Band

 haven’t decided

• Florist

 haven’t decided

• Cake

 Cakery Bakery

www.cakerybakery.ca/

Katie owns her own bakery in her home, and the samples were delicious!!

• Dress

 Melissa Sweet LIA – LOL – don’t tell my fiance 😉

http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?gid=24&sfid=209′ defer=’defer

http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com – AMAZING deals and BEE green!

• Shoes

 Davids Bridal “JOY”

http://www.davidsbridal.com

• Bridesmaid or Best Man Dress

 Alvena Valenta AV9635

http://www.jlmcouture.com/Alvina-Valenta/Bridesmaid/Additional/Style-9635

• Hair Stylist

 haven’t found yet

• MUA

 what is MUA!?!

• Invitations

 From a Chinese printer based in Hong Kong

http://www.kamshing.hk/web02/catalogue/invitation/inv_detail_eng.php?item_num=kc0070

• Rings

 custom rings from J’vair anderson – my gosh, beautiful, but what an impulse buy!! :S

www.jvairanderson.com/

• Other vendors

• wulfin
• 11 years ago

• Wedding: May 2010

• Your wedding date

May 8, 2010

• Ceremony venue

Beddington Pentecostal Church

• Officiant

Pastor Doug Frederick

• Reception venue

Calgary Aerospace Museum

• Caterer

Not sure, someone named “Max”.. my mom signed him and I haven’t seen a menu or anything yet (another story for another time)

• Coordinator

Me 🙂

• Photographer

Troy Goldthorp – Troy Gold Photography

• Videographer

None

• DJ/Band

DJ: High Fidelity Entertainment

• Florist

TBA

• Cake

My mom’s cousin..

• Dress

Essense of Australia, 980: http://www.essensedesigns.com/dress.php?id=114

• Shoes

TBA

• Bridesmaid or Best Man Dress

They are choosing whatever they like in black

• Hair Stylist

Whitney from Shear Image

• MUA

My SIL

• Invitations

DIY, paper from cardsandpockets.com

• Rings

J.C. Robert’s Jewellers (http://www.jcrobertsjewellers.com/)

• Other vendors

• Sunshine23
• 10 years ago

• Wedding: July 2010

Wanted to post this for any future Calgary, Alberta Brides!

• Sunshine23
• 10 years ago

• Wedding: July 2010

Double Post

• Sunshine23
• 10 years ago

• Wedding: July 2010

• FutureJessicaMcB
• 10 years ago

• Wedding: December 2011

• Our wedding date;

      May 5, 2010

• Ceremony venue (same as Reception Venue);

      Calgary Wedding Pavillion. It’s beautiful, it’s one stop shopping for the most part, and you don’t have to worry about drinking and driving with the hotels across the way and the option to shuttle your guests at the end of the night. We’re very happy with all the options they’ve given us so far.

• Officiant

      None yet, I’m very worried by the lack of reviews of Calgary wedding officiants.

• Caterer

      Our catering will be provided by Wedding Pavillion. We have yet to have our tasting, but when we do I’ll fill you Western Bees in!

• Coordinator

      Our planner is also provided by Wedding Pavillion. It is seriously such a great value to go with Wedding Pavillion- otherwise we probably would’ve opted for no planner.

• Photographer

      Can you guess who is providing this service? Wedding Pavillion! This is one area where we may upgrade however, because their photography packages are a bit limited as is.

• Videographer

      We haven’t decided on this yet. If we do end up having a videographer, we’re considering asking at ACAD for student referrals.

• DJ/Band

      We’re still hashing out whether or not we want to just pimp out an Ipod for the wedding or employ the Wedding Pavillion’s external vendor for this. There aren’t too many dancers in our families, so we aren’t sure if it’s worth it yet.

• Florist

      None yet.

• Cake

      Bliss Cupcakes is our front-runner. They have the same decadence of their competitor Crave Cupcakes, but they are more enjoyable (read: edible) and cost-efficient where they are fairly new. Yay Strawberry puree buttercream!

• Dress

      This is one vendor I’m using that I would NOT recommend to anyone. I’m buying my dress from Calgary Bridal Centre, but solely because they are the only nearby salon that retails Maggie Sottero. They are awful women down there though, very nasty and upsetting in general. I’m not even willing to buy my veil here. For those looking for European designer gowns (random interjection, I know) Deza’s bridal is lovely. But beware, their dresses run small.

• Shoes

      I’m thinking Payless right now- I want plain flat shoes so I don’t feel like paying “bridal shoe” prices for that. However, for those in the market for bridal heels/ more extravagant shoes, Ethos on 17th Avenue has a great selection.

• Bridesmaid or Best Man Dress

      Again Calgary Bridal Centre. However, for my BM’s they weren’t half as rude or pushy, so it isn’t too bad for that market.

• Hair Stylist/MUA

I have no idea. If ANY Calgary Bees have recommendations let me know.

• Invitations

Vistaprint

• Rings

Spence Diamonds

• cyrgycyrg
• 10 years ago

• Wedding: August 2011

My budget is really small and I think I managed it!! Might come off as cheap to some but I really didnt want to spend a ton on just one day.

• Your wedding date

August 12, 2012

• Ceremony venue

Croatian Canadian Cultural Centre calgary –  They are so easy going to work with

• Officiant

Robert Rooney (HE IS AWESOME!! he is realistic his price($210) doesnt change depending on guests unlike most officiants and he is low on the overdone mush factor)

• Reception venue

same as ceremony venue

• Caterer

included in venue package

• Coordinator

me except decorations which is done by the venue

• Photographer

my sister in laws boyfriend who is a photographer I just need someone to edit the pics yet

• Videographer

opted out

• DJ/Band

brother in law is a DJ and has all the equipment

• Florist

went for silk floweres and bouquets and boutineers made at michaels, cost me under $300 for 13 boutineers and 3 bouquets

• Cake

found a lady who posted an ad on facebook she works out of her home and for $3 a slice and she includes everything from delivery to set up. I’ve seen some of her works and her samples were awesome

• Dress

bought it and The Bragging Bride Boutique was never worn(even though its consignment) and cost me half the price

• Shoes

lol pretty white flip flops from walmart.. yes yes i did. who sees the shoes anyway

• Bridesmaid or Best Man Dress

Bellissima Boutique in Market Mall. So happy that we got the girls dresses that they can rewear.

• Hair Stylist

up in the air. I’m a hairdresser myself and have a really hard time finding someone who is good technical wise. not whiny i swear

• MUA

Mac’s cosmetics connected to the Bay in Chinook Mall. The application is not a specific charge but they ask you to buy $50 of makeup instead

• Invitations

mother designed them had them printed at Staples for $36

• Rings

we have free tungsten rings from JVL from the Bridal show and my set is from Ben Moss in Southcenter

• Other vendors

• Take The Reins
• 9 years ago

• Wedding: August 2012

• Your wedding date August 11, 2012
• Ceremony venue: Gellatly Nut Farm, Kelowna BC
• Officiant: Bonnie Schneider
• Reception venue: Kelowna Fish and Game Club
• Caterer: Deli City/Bunches
• Coordinator: Peace of Mind/Bethany Armstrong (she is amazing!)
• Photographer: Just For You Photography Edmonton
• Videographer: Nope
• DJ/Band: Dwayne Mollin Music
• Florist: Classic Creations Floral Design
• Cake: The Cake Diva
• Dress: |Heavenly Bridal, Calgary AB
• Shoes:
• Bridesmaid or Best Man Dress: Everything But The Groom, Langley, BC
• Hair Stylist: Cream Salon, West kelowna
• MUA: Same as hair
• Invitations: Private
• Rings: Independant Jewellers Edmonton
• Other vendors

• CHughes
• 9 years ago

• Wedding: August 2013

• Thanks for this list! It’s a great resource. All I have so far is my photographer  
• Your wedding date August 20, 2013 (Not finalized)
• Ceremony venue:
• Officiant:
• Reception venue: Aerospace museum
• Caterer:
• Coordinator:
• Photographer: Avelaine Scyrup http://www.kalagophotography.com
• Videographer:
• DJ/Band: Live band for sure
• Florist:
• Cake:
• Dress:
• Shoes:
• Bridesmaid or Best Man Dress:
• Hair Stylist:
• MUA:
• Invitations: Not sure where, but I definitely want letterpress
• Rings: Spence, since they did the engagement rings
• Other vendors

• Buboys_Gurl
• 9 years ago

• Wedding: July 2012

• Your wedding date:  Aug 2012 Monday

• Ceremony venue: Outdoor gazebo at the Silvertip Resort, Canmore, AB. 

• Officiant: Pastor Scott Weatherford – he’s our super awesome pastor at the First Alliance Church in Calgary. We took him with us when we had our heli-wedding elopement in the Kananaskis Country. We don’t know what we’re doing this time, probably just have him officiate a ceremony to bless our marriage (as opposed to renewing our vows). 

• Reception venue: Same as above (The main pavilion)

• Caterer: Silvertip

• Coordinator: Kathleen Dominie – I know it’s too early to say, but she’s very personable and she seems to “get” me. 

• Photographer: We had Chris Siddall when we took the helicopters to elope in the mountains – awesome awesome photos! For our summer event, we chose to go with Troy Young. Very talented guy, very reasonable rates. He customized us a package that will include a 12-hour photography and unlimited photobooth. We’re really looking forward to this!

• Videographer: Deltech Productions in Calgary – was a Calgary Consumers’ Choice Awardee. You should check our elopement video – I bet you haven’t seen anything like it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDutBQNn1IE

• DJ/Band: My husband’s cousin plays professionally as a violinist. He’ll be leading the string trio for our ceremony. We have Hot Tamales for our dinner/dance reception. The best part? They can do jam-a-roke a.k.a. karaoke with the live band. It’ll be funnn. 

• Florist: None yet. My wedding coordinator has offered to do them (if I don’t require anything overly elaborate). I am making my own brooch bouquet. Wish me luck!

• Cake: JK Bakery in Canmore. They supply breads and such to Silvertip so they must be good. We met with Angie, the baker/decorator/one of the owners and she’s sooo nice. The cupcake was also excellent and very well priced. Mmmmmm ganache!

• Dress: I have a custom designer gown. I was torn between http://www.facebook.com/pages/Veluz/46796551238?sk=info           http://www.facebook.com/pages/Edward-Teng-Collection/133022133412913?sk=info                                                                 But I ended up choosing Edward Teng for both my bridal gown and reception dress.   He is also creating the gowns for the whole bridal party, including my mom’s. 

• Shoes: None yet. I might end up using “something old”.

• Bridesmaid or Best Man Dress: Edward Teng

• Hair Stylist: Still looking around Canmore area. Suppliers and vendors are limited in Canmore, but if I were to get someone from Calgary, I have to pay the travel fees.

• MUA: Still looking.

• Invitations: Kristine of Katma.ca is making our laser-engraved wood invitations (main invite). We picked the cherry veneer. Oh it’s so fabulous. I chose Ute Rogers of Finishingtouch.ca to make the coordinating pocketfolds and inserts. Of all the places I checked in Calgary, she has the best selection of cardstock and stationery. If you want elegant, textured, sparkly stationery, she’s your lady. She’s very talented, having worked in the business for a long time. And because she now works from home, her price is very reasonable. 

• Rings: Jewels by Maxine in Calgary – hands down the best customer service and the best selection ever. I have a custom Simon G bridal set. My husband has the sparkly Tacori, which I picked. They have excellent, excellent service – they repaired our old jewelry for free (even if we purchased them elsewhere) and whenever I’m in Market Mall or Chinook Centre, I can just stop by and have them clean my jewelry. No waiting in line and it’s done in under 15 minutes. It is part of their lifetime warranty (which comes with purchase) to resize and clean the rings for free however many times we need it. And if we loose any of the small diamonds, they get replaced for free too.

• Other vendors: Lisa of Monster-in-law wedding rentals in Calgary – they have super affordable rentals! Debbie Ott of Knotty Notions (etsy vendor) – she made me some beautiful wood-burned tree ring table numbers. And for those of you planning a heli-wedding elopement, I highly recommend the Kananaskis Heli Tour. We received wonderful service from the crew. We didn’t feel rushed at all. They allowed us to take as much time as we need for the ceremony and photos. The other company cancelled on us 2 hours prior to our ‘flight’ due to weather conditions (?) but Kheli saved the day and even gave us an excellent package pricing.

• LillyK
• 9 years ago

• Wedding: July 2015

If anyone is looking for great mobile or on location hair stylists you should consider Tie the knot hair design.  They have over 11 years of experience with bridal hair and the prices are pretty good compared to local salons.  Not to mention they come to you, they are located in and around kelowna and west kelowna.  The travel throughout the Okanagan and between Vancouver and Calgary. http://www.tietheknothairdesign.com