wide open spaces - Drumheller

wide open spaces

This styled shoot transports us back to warm summer days spent in the middle of the Canadian Badlands. Heather Johnston Creative and Alexandra Kurta Photography brought terracotta colour, intricate texture and new life to this quiet desert landscape. Holly Loves Paper designed a paper suite that was simple, fun and inviting with terracotta hoodoos and cute cacti, illustrating the curious surrounding landscape. This Marbella dish was the perfect piece to hold the bride’s spectacular wedding ring.

DESERT ROMANCE

Creative Edge Flowers created arrangements full of feminine florals, dried palm leaf fans and wispy pampas grass to complete the styled shoot’s theme - bohemian chic. To top it all off, brilliant cacti were featured in every set, whether it was the ceremony or table setting. These plants helped to juxtapose vibrant life against the dry desert. The bride stole the show in her beautiful emerald wrap dress from Blush & Raven Bridal Boutique, and we just love the use of velvet in this picturesque Alberta elopement!

SOFT SUCCULENTS

Making all of our bohemian dreams come true, this summer scene featured earthy details like strong wicker pieces, knotted macrame chargers and plush velvet cushions by Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals. The handmade chargers from The Knot Garden YYC brought that “wild-west” bohemian feel to this tablescape, especially with the turquoise beading throughout. The couple’s illo Leather coasters helped to ground their elopement and first-ever meal as man and wife. Modern Bake’s macrame-inspired ivory cake was a masterpiece topped with detailed succulents and pretty florals.

CREATIVE TEA M

Planning: Heather Johnston Creative | orangetrunk.com Photographer: Alexandra Kurta Photography | alexandrakurtaphotography.com Paper: Holly Loves Paper | hollylovespaper.ca Leather Details: Illo Leather | illoleather.com Sweets: Modern Bake | modernbakeyyc.com Florist: Creative Edge Flowers | creativeedgeflowers.com Bridal Boutique: Blush & Raven | blushandraven.com Groom’s Attire: Supreme Menswear | sfconline.ca Beauty: HMUA Makeup by JLee | makeupbyjamielee.com Bride’s Jewellery: Apostle Boutique | apostleboutique.com Rentals: Orange Trunk Vintage Rentals | orangetrunk.com Styling & Flatlay: Marbella Dish | marbelladish.com Styling Kits: Curated Kits | curatedkits.ca Macrame: The Knot Garden YYC | @theknotgardenyyc Models: Jess & Tyler

Central Alberta

CENTRAL ALBERTA 101

Advice for a perfect trip to Central Alberta featuring favourite local spots from Olds to Drumheller to Red Deer. Like all of Alberta, the weather can change in the blink of an eye. Planning ahead can make all of the difference.

SEASONAL WEATHER

Central Alberta, the home of the wild rose and the wide open spaces that visitors and native Albertans have come to know and love. This is an area with a history that’s rooted in agriculture and energy that continues to permeate the culture today. If you know Alberta’s most populated cities, Calgary and Edmonton, Central Alberta just touches the north side of the Calgary region and surrounds the entire Edmonton region. Summers in the area are long and comfortable, while winters are generally dry and cold. Typically, the temperature ranges between -15°C and 23°C. If you’re looking to plan a wedding in Central Alberta, one of the best times to visit is from early July to mid August, with July 26 being the hottest day of the year. Calling all prairie lovers - this location is for you! Central Alberta is the most clear between the end of June and the middle of October, which is something to be aware of if you’re set on an outdoor or semi-outdoor wedding. Don’t forget about rainy season when you’re planning, which occurs from early May until around June 23. Central Alberta is a wedding gem because of its close proximity to so many landscapes, including the rugged Rocky Mountains, carved hoodoos of the Canadian Badlands and the great Alberta plains. There’s a little bit of something for everyone!