06-05-2013, 05:06 PM
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evil of fart
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Originally Posted by mykalberta
If you go a little farther the wedding I went to at Lake Louise last summer was fantastic and apparently not overly expensive compared to Banff.
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Giant dick move to have a large wedding out of town. If you add up the total cost people will have to dish out for your magical day (say 50 hotel rooms at minimum $200 in Lake Louise, that's $10,000 right there, plus fuel, park passes, multiple restaurant meals, etc.) the number gets astronomical almost instantly.
I had a small wedding at Chateau Lake Louise and I paid for my guests' suite, food, etc. It's the classy thing to do. I think you should keep any financial burden as far away from wedding guests as possible.
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06-06-2013, 08:38 AM
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#42
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First Line Centre
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If you plan an outdoor wedding, avoid May/June because of the high likelihood of rain. Moving the wedding indoor will ruin the expeirence.
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06-06-2013, 09:28 AM
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#43
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Sliver
Giant dick move to have a large wedding out of town. If you add up the total cost people will have to dish out for your magical day (say 50 hotel rooms at minimum $200 in Lake Louise, that's $10,000 right there, plus fuel, park passes, multiple restaurant meals, etc.) the number gets astronomical almost instantly.
I had a small wedding at Chateau Lake Louise and I paid for my guests' suite, food, etc. It's the classy thing to do. I think you should keep any financial burden as far away from wedding guests as possible.
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I agree it shouldn't be a burden on your guests, however, if they can't/don't want to come no one is forcing them, regardless of where the wedding is being held.
FWIW, we are getting married in Canmore next month and many are staying the night and some are driving back to Calgary. If someone can't spend a half a tank of gas to see me get married and have a dinner I am buying for them, then they are not someone I should have invited in the first place.
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06-06-2013, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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I am getting married in Canmore as well. I am not forcing anyone to come, if they dont want to they are more than welcome to say no to the invite.
1 night for a hotel room I dont think is too much of a burden. Its not like I am asking them to fly to Mexico.
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06-06-2013, 09:58 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Fantasy Island
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Totally agree - if people want to attend, they will attend no matter where it is. I went to my friend's wedding in Prague last year (it was so beautiful!!). Obviously it was pretty expensive but I wanted to go, so ultimately who cares about the cost.
Off to google Lougheed House and Fort Calgary now... 
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06-06-2013, 10:08 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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The Lougheed House is very nice, but the dance floor is in the basement and has a very low roof. It gets very hot in there.
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06-06-2013, 10:23 AM
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Retired
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Originally Posted by morgin
I called. Unfortunately, they don't do any wedding functions.They require all events to have an educational/learning element. (One could say you learn lots about your family at a wedding, but I digress).
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The Banff Centre?
Yes they do. My sister had her reception there last summer.
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06-06-2013, 10:25 AM
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evil of fart
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Originally Posted by REDVAN
I agree it shouldn't be a burden on your guests, however, if they can't/don't want to come no one is forcing them, regardless of where the wedding is being held.
FWIW, we are getting married in Canmore next month and many are staying the night and some are driving back to Calgary. If someone can't spend a half a tank of gas to see me get married and have a dinner I am buying for them, then they are not someone I should have invited in the first place.
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Originally Posted by mykalberta
I am getting married in Canmore as well. I am not forcing anyone to come, if they dont want to they are more than welcome to say no to the invite.
1 night for a hotel room I dont think is too much of a burden. Its not like I am asking them to fly to Mexico.
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lol guys. Canmore is barely out of town at 40 minutes away so not that bad at all.
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Originally Posted by Peanut
Totally agree - if people want to attend, they will attend no matter where it is. I went to my friend's wedding in Prague last year (it was so beautiful!!). Obviously it was pretty expensive but I wanted to go, so ultimately who cares about the cost.
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That's not true. Getting married in Prague is as selfish as it gets (unless you're marrying somebody from there). But if it's two Canadians and they're inviting guests that are primarily Canadian, then only wealthy people or people that are happy to spend credit will be able to attend. Plus it imposes on their holiday allotment from work and creates all sorts of other stresses.
And who cares about the cost? Maybe not you, but a lot would.
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06-06-2013, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Behind enemy lines!
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Isn't the wedding for the couple?
Sure, it's nice to take into account your guests but at the end of the day, it's hard to accomodate everyone.
If they can make it, awesome!
If they get invited but can't make it because of the dates, the budget, etc it's not like they are going to be mad at you. They have no say, really...
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06-06-2013, 11:03 AM
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evil of fart
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Originally Posted by dubc80
^^^
Isn't the wedding for the couple?
Sure, it's nice to take into account your guests but at the end of the day, it's hard to accomodate everyone.
If they can make it, awesome!
If they get invited but can't make it because of the dates, the budget, etc it's not like they are going to be mad at you. They have no say, really...
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No, a wedding is a celebration for all. The couple is the at the centre of it, but considerate people take others and not just themselves into account when planning an event that will take a full day out of multiple people's lives.
I know you can't accommodate everybody, but you should at least make an effort to accommodate most.
A honeymoon is for going wherever you want. Dragging a bunch of your friends and family to where you want them to go at their expense is classless.
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06-06-2013, 11:10 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Behind enemy lines!
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Originally Posted by Sliver
No, a wedding is a celebration for all. The couple is the at the centre of it, but considerate people take others and not just themselves into account when planning an event that will take a full day out of multiple people's lives.
I know you can't accommodate everybody, but you should at least make an effort to accommodate most.
A honeymoon is for going wherever you want. Dragging a bunch of your friends and family to where you want them to go at their expense is classless.
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ha! Dragging? Who is dragging anyone anywhere? You get invited. If you can't go, you decline the invite! Geez.
Anyways, to the OP, I went to a weddingat SilverTip golf course and it was great!
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06-06-2013, 11:18 AM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Originally Posted by Thor
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They sadly don't do weddings at the new building.
"56. At this time the CSC/CKMS does not host weddings (ceremonies or
receptions) at our facility"
(if someone knows a way to get past this please tell me. I know a couple who is currently planning their wedding and would do just about anything to have it there)
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06-06-2013, 11:23 AM
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evil of fart
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Originally Posted by dubc80
ha! Dragging? Who is dragging anyone anywhere? You get invited. If you can't go, you decline the invite! Geez.
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lol, you say that as if the social pressure to attend weddings isn't super strong, especially with family members and close friends.
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06-06-2013, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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I thought this thread was about venue recommendations, not wedding gear grinders?
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06-06-2013, 11:45 AM
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evil of fart
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Originally Posted by MissTeeks
I thought this thread was about venue recommendations, not wedding gear grinders?
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I think you're right. Did somebody stray off topic? There's been a discussion about out of town versus in town, but that's very on topic.
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06-06-2013, 12:48 PM
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#56
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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I'll recommend (or not) my venue after our wedding and reception.
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06-06-2013, 12:52 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Calgary
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The perfect spot for a wedding...
Spoiler for size
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06-06-2013, 01:00 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Sliver
I think you're right. Did somebody stray off topic? There's been a discussion about out of town versus in town, but that's very on topic.
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Well it would have been on topic in February, but then it was bumped with the question about venues in Camore/Banff.
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06-06-2013, 01:08 PM
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In Your MCP
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans
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I'm getting married Dec 7th up at Sunshine Village. I originally thought it would be a good idea to make it a semi-destination wedding, so only the people I wanted there would go, which helps me keep the costs down. I offered to pay 1/2 the accommodation, and sell sunshine cards at half price to cover some of the burden for my guests.
I invited 150 people and it looks like 90% of the people invited are coming. So even though people have to pay a little money to go, it's turning into a mini ski vacation at half price. That's fine (I'm ok with having to pay more) but if you set it up properly "destination" weddings can be a good idea, and more than just a free trip for the bride and groom.
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06-06-2013, 02:29 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: In a van down by the river
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I've spent more money on destination weddings than on my own wedding over the years. I don't mind if a couple wants to do a destination wedding, however you have no right to get mad at me if I simply choose not to attend. It starts adding up pretty quickly but for me it's the time more so than the money. It irks me that other people attempt to dictate how I spend my holidays.
That said, I've had some pretty good times at them as well.
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