Real Weddings

Intimate, Windswept Wedding from Abraham Lake, Alberta

From the photographer:

These two were one of my couples that decided that no matter what Covid threw at them, they would be married this August 2020. I truly believe everything happens for a reason because this day couldn’t have been any more perfect.

I headed out to Nordegg from Edmonton early morning on Saturday to meet the girls at Nordegg Lodge where they were getting ready. Brenna Skjonsberg killed it with their hair and makeup. The entire bridal party looked stunning from head to toe.

Having a smaller ceremony opens up so many more doors for gorgeous locations like Nordegg and Abraham Lake. The intimate ceremony was held at Windy Point on Abraham Lake with the most amazing mountain view draped behind the gorgeous alter.

After the ceremony we enjoyed a yummy homemade sandwich lunch provided by the groom’s mother and then the bridal party and I ventured off to Crescent Falls for photos. The weather was absolutely perfect the entire day and I even got my first sunburn of the season.

The reception was held at the Nordegg Community Hall and was so beautifully decorated. This Nordegg Wedding had so many special, personal touches, from the handmade florals and decor by the bride’s mother and the delicious homemade dinner and dessert by her aunt. It was definitely a day to remember!

Getting to sneak away in t4eh evening for some sunset portraits on Abraham Lake was the cherry on top. If there’s one thing I always recommend to my couples it is to take 30-45 minutes on your timeline to sneak away for sunset portraits. Whether you’re having a mountain wedding or a backyard wedding, it is always worth it!

I had the absolute best time hanging out with these guys all day in the mountains and getting to explore Nordegg, Abraham Lake, and Crescent Falls.

Grassy hills and pine trees overlooking lake with wide mountain range behind White wedding dress hanging from branch of tree in large grassy field Wedding rings in black pentagonal box surrounded by white flowers Bride stands in between bridesmaids arms around backs wearing bridal robesBride and bridesmaids lean forward smiling arms over shoulders Bride looks at ground wearing white lace dress in dimly lit room Bride sits in white robe while having hair adjusted from behind Woman applies lip liner to bride sitting in white robe Three women help pin up brides white lace open back dress from behind Bride stands on grassy hill in white dress holding peach and white bouquet overlooking lake and mountains Bride smiles eyes closed while hair blows in the wind touching chin Groom stands adjusting tie wearing dark grey suit on grassy hill overlooking lake and mountains Groom and groomsmen talk on rocky cliff behind round pine wedding arch Round pine wedding arch on rocky cliff in front of mountains Bride walks in white dress holding peach and white bouquet with father in white suit overlooking lake and mountains Bride and groom stand facing officiant bridesmaids and groomsmen to side in front of wedding arch and mountains  Bride and groom holds hands smiling in front of circle pine wedding arch officiant behind Bride and groom embrace kissing in front of circle pine wedding arch backing mountains Bride and groom stand in between bridesmaids and groomsmen backing wedding arch and mountains Groom embraces bride from behind standing on rocky slope backing mountains Groom embraces bride from behind standing on rocky slope backing mountains Man kisses woman on cheek smiling while holding arms out to sides in front of lake Bride and groom sit arm over shoulder on rocky slope looking onto lake and mountains Bride sits leaning on groom kissing forehead on rocky slope overlooking lake and mountains Bride sits leaning on groom on rocky slope overlooking lake and mountains Groom carries bride in pants rolled up in bare feet in lake overlooking mountains Groom carries bride in pants rolled up in bare feet in lake overlooking mountains Bride and groom stand holding outstretched arms on rocky slope overlooking lake and mountains Bride and groom embrace leaning on shoulder on rocky ledge looking at lake and mountains Bride and groom embrace touching foreheads at base of rocky slope overlooking lake and mountains Bride lays on top of groom on rocky slope staring intently overlooking lake and mountains Bride stands embraced by groom holding peach and white bouquet overlooking lake and mountains Bride embraced by groom around waist in front of lake  Groom lifts bride kissing on rocky ledge overlooking lake and mountains

Sources

Jane Rose Photography/Nordegg Lodge Hotel/Groom’s Father/Bride’s Mother/Family/Bride’s Aunt/Brid
e’s Mother
/Cameo & Cufflinks/Babaroni/Black Knight Tuxedos/Brenna Skjonsberg