I found Studio Lumen to be very unique. Before they would let us book and pay, we had a zoom call…read moreto go over our vision for our wedding and the things that were important for us, styles we liked, etc. to make sure that we were a good fit for them. I truly appreciated this because so many others just wanted to take the money to book before even trying to have a discussion at all. Jean-Marc and Fawzia took time to get to know us and wanted to help tell our story. We booked an engagement session and we're so happy with our photos. Jean-Marc arrived early both to the engagement shoot and on our wedding day. He worked hard to get literally hundreds of images and moments to remember. We got married in Banff and he was familiar with our venue and nearby photo spots. He helped us to avoid the crowds in Banff and was super organized, didn't rush, and made sure to take all the photos we wanted. He even offered to stay later if we needed. Studio Lumen truly cares about you as the customer and Jean-Marc made us feel like friends/family. We are so happy to have found them and we would definitely recommend them!

If you're looking for a fun, fresh take on DJ's for an event you're planning, Cole's Tunes comes…read morehighly recommended by me! I've been to two weddings where Cole's Tunes were the entertainment for the evening and the party did not disappoint. Not only was the company founded by a fellow Calgarian, it is run by a young, lively woman who strives to impress and never lets her customers down. She has a way of choosing just the right music for the mood with an array of different genres to fit any age group. She knows her crowds extremely well and picks music that suits the needs of the event. Even if the crowd aren't necessarily the dancing type, she is sure to put feet on the dance floor and keep the party alive. The prices of all the DJ packages are listed right there on the website so you can easily compare them to other companies. There are many different packages including services both manned and unmanned, light shows, and music for the ceremony, dinner and reception. The costs of the events are not unreasonable since the show is sure to electrify any group of people. They also have a couple of bartenders on hand if you're stuck for work. How handy is that? Cole's Tunes has the perfect mix of professionalism and revelry. This is one company that won't let you down on your special day, whatever the occasion may be!

I was in need of new promo shots for my website, and I had been intrigued by the photos in Fuller…read moreEdge's storefront display. Really edgy (no pun intended), unique, and unusual. I presumed they'd be too booked during the summer -- with weddings and all -- but they were very accommodating and were able to fit me in within a couple of weeks. Having been shot by many photographers for acting head shots throughout the years, I can tell you that the process is not always an effortless one. You're vulnerable and exposed when being the subject of a shoot -- and Chad and Erin are an incredibly professional couple who are amazing to work with, and who completely put you at ease. They both have incredible humor; they're both intelligent and observant, and immediately create an atmosphere of safety and respect -- and yet, they make it "OK" to "play", experiment, and work your way out of your comfort zone -- as much or as little as you wish. I'll be honest: there will be a little bit of sticker shock. For wedding packages, maybe not so much. For promo shots -- it's a little higher than I'm accustomed to paying -- but I''ll tell you this: when I came back for the "viewing" of the shots, they were so incredible, I was willing to give them my car and my newly-adopted dog, too, They are the most flattering -- yet honest -- shots I've ever had taken, and are worth every penny. They are slick, magazine-editorial-caliber shots, which also have captured me in a very honest way. I doubt I will ever use any other photographers. They are the very best in their industry,

I love Kismet & Clover. They are so talented, in a non-pretentious, genuine way. One might be…read morewondering what the heck they do. Basically, they offer a few different services, including rentals (we're talking antique furniture, mismatched vases, suitcases and other gloriously vintage goodies for event decor), as well as full event design. I went with the latter for my recent wedding, and hired Jessica to take the reigns when it came to decor for my event. Working with her was the perfect amount of collaboration for me. She listened to all my Pinterest-y ideas, took note of my dream theme, and ran with it. Every once in awhile we'd be in touch; she'd ask me my thoughts on burlap and other things, and pin decor ideas to my Pinterest board. I helped with some of the crafting (but honestly not that much) and worked on my own little projects for the day. I can't imagine what my day would have been like without her and her husband! A hell of a lot more stressful, I'll tell you that much. I also really appreciated their emphasis and support for other local artists. I could have ordered a zillion things on Etsy, from artists based in the U.S. and further (which I have no issue at all with, yay for Etsy!), but Jessica opened my eyes to a myriad of local Calgary artists who are doing amazing things in our city. I was thrilled to spend much of my wedding money supporting local artists. Let me just conclude with this. I was so, so touched by the little, thoughtful details she came up with. The decor was a perfect, symbolic marriage of both my new husband and I. If you want a wedding with charming, thoughtful decor and don't have the first clue where to start - check out Kismet & Clover!!!!! I recommend wholeheartedly.

From The Newly Wed Husband Who Doesn't Care About Decorations:…read more I never would have guessed I would be writing a review on a wedding decorator, but I owe it to Jessica & crew. I wasn't involved in planning the theme, colors and decorations (cause I'm a guy and my input is invalid), and that was okay with me. My wife claims Jessica was a breath of fresh air to work with and my only concern was the price (which was extremely reasonable and WELL WORTH IT). What I experienced from Jessica's end was on the day of the wedding. Unfortunately there were some flaws in the logisitics at the venue, the space was cramped, and the venue manager was bat sh*t crazy to put it nicely. Jessica took all the stress away from my wife (and as we know, a happy wife = a happy life), and made the event flawless, memorable, and an absolute delight. I can't say enough good things about Jessica and her help. The decorations as I'm told were beautiful and full of character. What I noticed the most was how much she cared, and how much she wanted to make our day better. Thank you Jessica! - The careless husband

Great photographer! We took our wedding and engagement pictures with him and he was very supportive…read moreand helpful. I didn't even feel he was there with us. I recommend him!

An absolute pleasure to work with, professional, and SO talented. Went above and beyond at my…read moreshoot, and I was so happy with the way everything turned out.

After having issues with our previous caterer who will go nameless, I received a recommendation…read morefrom a co-worker to give Dennis a call at Fork and Farm Catering. She uses them all the time and had nothing but great things to say so I did. It was fabulous! Not only did everything come on time and beautifully presented but also it was definitely the best tasting office catering I have ever had. The only problem is now I want to try the whole menu which looks incredible! oh and try the Roasted Mushroom + Chicken Carbonara....outta this world!

I really wanted to use this caterer because I read great things but when I reached out, the…read morecontact that replied was so short and unwilling to work with me to help me craft something for my small wedding. They had restrictions I was willing to work within but was hoping for some flexibility. Regardless of flexibility or not it would have been nice to chat through ideas. When I voiced my frustration no one responded to me and that was the end of the interaction. Unfortunately I cannot speak to the food since their customer service was so terrible I had to go with another vendor. I honestly never leave reviews but i left this interaction feeling so terrible i wanted to provide my feedback and it was clear the person i was emailing with was not interested in receiving any.

I hired Jeff for a shoot this week and was extremely happy with how professional and friendly he…read morewas. His pricing for his experience and skill was more than reasonable. I will definitely be hiring him for photography again in the future!