Bison Lodge wedding venue/ Edmonton Alberta

Clare and Kyla know how to throw a party! Their wedding day, a warm spring afternoon at the amazing Bison Lodge, a historical Edmonton venue overlooking the river valley and downtown Edmonton, was ridiculously fun, and I think you can see that in their photos. Every moment was filled to the brim with great live music, excellent food, and queer joy.

Kyla and Clare began their day getting ready “together-ish” - on opposite ends of their cute Mill Creek house, which slowly filled with excited friends and family as the morning progressed. The two brides had a sweet first look in their cute backyard, and of course included their adorable old man cat, who donned a very dapper little tuxedo for the big moment! (more first looks with pets, please and thank you!)

We headed out to meet family for some photos nearby in Mill Creek Ravine, then the brides escaped the heat to grab a beer at Frank’s Community Pub, a fave neighborhood haunt. Even if you love the idea of a few “traditional” photos in a green space or with a pretty nature backdrop, you can also choose a spot where you love to spend time together. It will make your photos that much more meaningful. (And I love the “Inclusive Vibes Only” sign at the door of Franks!)

A friend officiated their heartfelt ceremony, followed by cocktails on the patio at Bison Lodge, which has an incredible view over downtown Edmonton and the river valley. Kyla and Clare have the most eclectic, diverse group of friends and family - so many rad outfits and hilarious people!

In the words of Kyla, their wedding outfits had a lowkey “midsommar” theme, but the wedding reception was all disco all the time - many of the guests changed into disco-y party outfits, and the incredible Timothy Noel & the Rear View Mirrors kept the dance floor full all night long. (Pro Tip - A live band is the ticket to keeping the party turned up to 11.)

I am so thrilled to have met these two and experienced their gorgeous wedding!