Saturday August 24, 2019
Fernie, BC, Canada
2074 days 8 hrs 10 mins ago
Schedule
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Wedding Ceremony @ Elk Valley Nordic Centre
3:30 PM
We're getting married! Exact time TBD.
Cocktails @ Elk Valley Nordic Centre
4:30 PM
Cocktails and refreshments will be available following the ceremony.
Wedding Reception @ Cirque Restaurant
6:00 PM to 1:00 AM
It's party time! Dinner, drinks and dancing!
Transportation from the ceremony to the reception will be provided to those that need it (10 minute drive). More details to be provided at a later date.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
After Party!
1:00 AM
Because 1am is just too early... Location to be shared closer to the date!
Accommodations & Travel
Lizard Creek Lodge, Highline Drive, Fernie, BC, Canada
We have reserved the entire main lodge of Lizard Creek (named after the Lizard Mountain Range surrounding Fernie!) and have preferred rates there and for all of the other lodges on the hill.
Please call the Lodge and mention our name to get these preferred rates.
Room Rates (Note that all units are condominium style with kitchens):
Studio Unit - $147*/night
Studio plus Loft Unit - $162*/night
One Bedroom Condo - $177*/night
One Bedroom plus Loft Condo - $221*/night
Two Bedroom Condo - $236*/night
Two Bedroom plus Loft Condo - $265*/night
Three Bedroom plus Loft Condo - $294*/night
* Weekend rates per night. Taxes not included.
More information on rooms available here:
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Getting In
If you are not based in Calgary and just coming in for the wedding, we recommend flying to the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook and then taking a shuttle or driving to Fernie (1 hour). Flying in on Friday, August 23rd and out on the afternoon of Sunday, August 25th would work well.
Flying into the Calgary International Airport (YYC) is also a popular option, if you have a bit more time to explore the area (Banff, Lake Louise, etc) and then take in the beautiful 3 hour drive to Fernie. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need advice on travel in the area or to/from Fernie.
Getting to Fernie
The drive from Calgary International Airport to our venue in Fernie is around 3 hours, and it's a beautiful drive!
Directions (YYC --> Fernie): goo.gl/maps/s286fGt7ZaD2
If you're flying into Cranbrook, it's around a 1 hour drive to Fernie. Car rentals and Shuttles are available from the airport. The "Fernie Alpine Resort" or "The Griz" shuttle stops are close to our venue.
Directions (YXC --> Fernie): goo.gl/maps/3jga896Wamn
Either way, if you're coming in from out of town, we would recommend renting a car from the airport, or getting in touch with us with your flight details and we'll try to coordinate a convoy or bus.
Bigshot New York City banker? Helicopter charters available here:
Mount Fernie Provincial Campground, Mount Fernie Park Road, Fernie, BC, Canada
If you wish to camp or RV, you can do that too!
The Mount Fernie Provincial Campground is right next door to our ceremony location, and less than a 10 minute drive to the Reception venue (Cirque Restaurant). Cabs should be available after the reception.
Please go to the BC Parks website (see link below) to reserve your spot - it's first come, first served so don't wait too long!
Reservations:
Things to Do in Fernie!
Story
Some may say we are rushing into things - but when you know, you know...
Although we knew of each other before (Sam even crashed one of his house parties back in '04), we officially met at a mutual friends birthday party - thanks Gwyn! Following that fateful night at the Bugaboo Lounge (RIP) we started our adventure together.... or we would have if Dan hadn't decided to move back to Europe shortly after our first few dates. But lucky for Sam the ski gods decided that his knees were no longer fit to serve and he returned to Canada and revived the burgeoning relationship.
From Calgary to Kelowna to London, Ontario (aka. fake London) and back again to Calgary, accumulating a few degrees and a lot of student debt along the way, we managed to still like each other even after multiple years of long distance. I think we knew many years ago that this thing was going to stick, but Dan had to wait patiently for Sam to get it together.... let's just say that the "M" word sent her into a spiral.
Dan eventually came up with a plan to trap Sam on an island in the Maldives and pop the question, a risky plan given she's a pretty good swimmer, but luckily for him she said yes!
Tidbits
How did you first meet?
See Our Story!
Questions & Answers
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When will the official invitations be sent out?
You should receive your invitation in May, shoot us a message if you haven't received it by the end of the month.
When is the RSVP deadline?
June 1st, 2019
Can I bring a date?
Your invitation should state if you can bring a +1. If in doubt, get in touch with us!
Are kids welcome?
You deserve a night out! We have chosen for our wedding day to be an adult only occasion and hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day. If you're in a pickle, let us know and we'll try and sort something out! Connect with us if you will need some help finding childcare in Fernie.
What if I have a dietary restriction?
You will be able to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions on your invitation.
Will food be served?
Yes! Full dinner will be provided at the reception.
Is there WIFI at the venue?
There will be WiFi available in your rooms at the Lizard Creek Lodge.
Who took your awesome pictures??
Kevan Wilkie (6:8 Photography) is our wedding photographer and took most of the incredible shots of us on this site.
The photos of us at the Calgary Central Library were taken by the very talented Alyse Lakeman (Alyse Lakeman Photography).
Is there transportation being provided between reception and hotels?
Yes, there will be a shuttle between the Ceremony Location and the Reception (Lizard Creek Lodge/Cirque Restaurant) for those that require it.
What time should I arrive?
The ceremony will be in the afternoon of Saturday, August 24th. You can choose to arrive in Fernie the day before or travel in that morning.
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us!!! But for those of you who are stubborn, here are a couple of registry options...
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