Rocky Mountain Wedding from Firefly Occasions

I have two words for you: Pink. Macarons. This absolutely stunning Canadian wedding from Firefly Occasions boasts an amazing dessert buffet with some of the most scrumptious looking treats ever ~ cake, cupcakes and to-die-for pink macarons. Major swoon! In fact, this entire winter soiree is pretty in pink, exuding a blush glow fueled by pure romance. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, winter weddings are just SO romantic! Make sure you pay attention to every little dreamy detail, right down to the the ultra luxe table linens. Visit the gallery for more!

photography courtesy of Julie Williams

You can look back at Kendra’s entire wedding planning process on Firefly Occasions’ blog!

From the bride … My favourite season is winter, I love the softness and prettiness of freshly fallen snow while sitting inside by a crackling fire with a cup of hot chocolate. This feeling is what I hoped to convey with our wedding. We were married in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in January and had planned a weekend full of activities. We selected the Canadian Rocky Mountains Resorts: Buffalo Mountain Lodge, because it was the perfect combination of mountain elegance with rustic charm. There was a wood burning fireplace in the timber Wapiti room where the wedding was held, as well as in every guest room.

Before the wedding, my mom, bridesmaids and I put together welcome packages with a letter thanking our guests for coming and ingredients for them to warm up by the fire and make smores.  As guests arrived at the ceremony, we had a hot chocolate and marshmallow station set up so that guests could make a cup of hot cocoa to sit with through the ceremony.

For the reception, we chose soft, textured linens, light pink and ivory flowers and lots of candlelight to add warmth to the room. It was important to us to add little details to the décor that were personalized. Strands of pearls of my mothers, which had been used on our tree at Christmas each year as I grew up, were scattered on the table top around the floral arrangements.  Old tea cups and saucers, which had been collected by and used to belong to my husband’s Grandmother and her best friend, were set out on each table to hold flowers.

The snow began to fall the afternoon before the wedding and created a beautiful backdrop for our photos – as if the mountains weren’t enough! To top it all off, a friends sister is a broadcaster for the weather network and while announcing the snowy weather for Alberta, wished congratulations to us on air. While watching the video of this, a deer with only one antler stood at the door and watched through the window!

Photographer: Julie Williams Photography / Decor: Firefly Occasions / Wedding Day Coordination: Firefly Occasions / Florist: Edralyn Chapman with Flower Artistry / Venue: Buffalo Mountain Lodge / Wedding Stationery: Glimpz Invitations / Videographer: David Schuurman Wedding Cinema / Ceremony Music: Deborah Nyack, The Harp Angel / DJ: Prism Sound / Wedding Commissioner: John Stutz with Mountain Marriages / Table Linens: La Tavola Linens / Wedding Cake and Cupcakes: Crave / Macarons: M for Macaron

30 Comments about “Rocky Mountain Wedding from Firefly Occasions”

1. HiLLjO says:

   March 22, 2011 at 1:15 pm

   Ohhh winter weddings. That's the kind I planned with my Barbies.
   Love the palette. So surprising but still perfectly bridal-beautiful.
2. Bre says:

   March 22, 2011 at 1:16 pm

   Wow! This wedding is like a winter fairytale! So beautiful, I love all the pink, feminine touches. And now I want a macaron more so than usual! Such a gorgeous bride and bridal party!
3. andrea says:

   March 22, 2011 at 1:23 pm

   So gorgeous! I would freeze (being a desert girl), but this is so beautiful! My best friend just got engaged recently and will be getting married Jan/Feb of 2012 and although I hope we don't have snow where she lives, it would be such a beautiful backdrop! Congrats!
4. Lyne says:

   March 22, 2011 at 1:30 pm

   Such a lovely, sweet wedding! I love the pale pink against the white snow! Absolutely gorgeous!
5. Jennifer Bergman Weddings says:

   March 22, 2011 at 2:20 pm

   So pretty! Gorgeous shots, Julie and great work Firefly team!
6. Michelle says:

   March 22, 2011 at 2:24 pm

   Just a beautiful winter setting!
7. Karen T says:

   March 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

   Oh Kendra! Your wedding was so beautiful!! Love your dress and the rockies are a perfect backdrop for a winter wedding! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness. xo
8. Nicole says:

   March 22, 2011 at 3:11 pm

   Wow! I love everything about this wedding. So gorgeous, love the flower girl outfit!
9. Sara says:

   March 22, 2011 at 3:54 pm

   I love all the pink! So pretty!
10. Annie says:

    March 22, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    Everything here is so dreamy! I love the photos in the snow; they look magical.
11. Sharon says:

    March 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Beautiful wedding! The bride Kendra looks amazing and gorgeous photography by Julie Williams!
12. Kamie says:

    March 22, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Talk about a truly beautiful wedding!
13. Jennie says:

    March 22, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    I LOVE your table covers. Can you please tell me where to buy them!
14. Jen says:

    March 22, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Love this! Usually you see winter weddings in red or warm browns. I love how she went with pink. The pink flowers with the white backdrop is beautiful. Also I love the white table linens. The only thing that kinda annoys me are those red napkins. They kind of stand out but the rest is just breathtaking.
15. Edralyn Chapman says:

    March 23, 2011 at 1:34 am

    ... simply elegant and charming Kendra, you both looked gorgeous! The theme truly reflected your personality! Thank you for the honour of designing your flowers!
16. Kendra McGillivray says:

    March 23, 2011 at 1:37 am

    Thank you for all the nice comments!
    Jennie the linens are rentals from La Tavola Linen, they are called Monique Antique in Ivory.
17. Sydney Samuel says:

    March 23, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Really pretty wedding... Although for some reason I can't see walking around in the snow in a dress being great fun!
18. Laura says:

    March 23, 2011 at 5:33 am

    What a winter wonderland and so beautiful. Nice to see a different setting like this.
19. KTJean says:

    March 23, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Pretty. Just so many pretty details.
    Who is the designer of the bridesmaids dresses? Love those too
20. Jennie says:

    March 23, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Kendra,
    Thank you. Are you selling your linens? I am in love! I trued to make some last night and they are very hard to do. I am interesed in htem if you want to sell them... cupidswing97@yahoo.com
    Thanks... and you wedding was lovely
    Jennie
21. Jennie says:

    March 23, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Oh, Kendra I am soryy, I see they are rentals. love them!
22. Julia says:

    March 23, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    Being part of this wedding was an absolute blessing. The entire day and weekend in Banff was magical! Kendra was an angel and yes this wedding does describe her personality perfectly. I LOVED my bridesmaid dress! So lucky my sister has great style:)
23. Koru Kate says:

    March 23, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    I was a Winter Bride & I can't get enough of looking at Winter weddings! This wedding is stunningly beautiful. An unexpected & lovely color palette for winter!!
24. La Vie le Gage Couture Events Wedding Planning says:

    March 23, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    I love the touch of warm red by way of the napkins! Nice touch! Great with the ivory.
    I would like to know where the card holder came from. Nice bling touch! Please do tell!
    joyce@laviegage.com
    Colorado
25. Lauren Raye L. says:

    March 23, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Amazing is all I can say!

    As a bride currently looking for vintage type frames, I'm wondering if you're interested in selling the frames pictured here? I'm loving them! Feel free to contact me at laurenlandon11@gmail.com
26. Jackie says:

    April 6, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    I love the mountains as a backdrop for your wedding, simply breathtaking! And what a treat - French macarons!
27. Louis Blythe says:

    November 18, 2011 at 1:44 am

    WOW Great looking wedding! Makes me want to go skiing! Also great white balance!

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