Q&A Why did you choose to get married in Fernie? Getting married in Fernie was a nobrainer – we both love this town and think it’s the most beautiful setting for a wedding. We were also keen for all our British family and friends to come out and see why we’ve chosen it as our home, and enjoy everything Fernie has to offer. What is your favourite moment of your wedding day?
Personally, my favourite moment of the wedding was the speeches. We decided to not have formal ones, but instead had two of our friends MC the night, asking people throughout dinner to share funny stories about Tom and I, or how they knew us. This meant that we had a wonderful collection of stories from friends and family, from the UK and Canada, in a beautifully authentic and natural way. What advice would you give those planning their own wedding day?
and tonic. We had a British hymn sung at the ceremony, with readings from North American authors. Our table names were Fernie ski runs (which are actually perfect for a wedding – Knot Chutes, Diamond Back, Heartland, etc.) and the cake was the traditional British Victoria Sponge, but with a handmade wooden ski themed cake topper. It was little details like this that gave our wedding a really personal and intimate feel.”
It was the best weekend of our lives and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful wedding. It was a mix of luck (like the weather!) and hard work, but it was worth every moment spent in the planning, and we are so thankful for all the services and people in Fernie, as well as the beauty of the town, that made it such an incredible weekend.” Congratulations, Hannah and Tom!
It’ll be okay. It can seem incredibly stressful, and there will be details that you sweat for hours over that people might not even notice, but as long as everyone is having a good time (which they will!) then it doesn’t matter. I would also like to pass on advice given to me by my best friend – take a moment every now and then to just take a mental snapshot; absorb what’s going on and commit it to memory. It will fly by and I’m so grateful that I have distinct moments that are ingrained in my memory. 15
