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Melinda’s fit and flare Galia Lahav Photography by Hair styling provided gown was purchased by Natalie Thompson. from white toronto. NARSETE PHOTOGRAPHY Makeup application For the ceremony, services provided by she added a tulle Melanie Viger. overskirt and veil, both from White Toronto.

Erik wore navy formalwear from Giovanni’s Clothes Inc., alongside Tom Ford shoes and a watch from Audemars Piguet.

The couple decided on a first look prior to the ceremony even though Melinda was hesitant about the idea. “I didn’t want it to take away from our ceremony, but that A Glamorous NHL Wedding moment ended up being one of the best moments of the day,” she explains. When the moment arrived, Melinda ascended a 100-ft long staircase as elinda Currey met Erik Karlsson, of the Senators, Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph” played in the through a mutual friend five years ago. Over time, they became background. “When I reached the top, Erik M friends and got to know one another, eventually realizing that turned around and it was the most they both wanted something more. “The friendship has never changed emotional I have ever seen him. It was a though. He will always be my best friend,” shares Melinda. Years later, Erik moment just about the two of us.” was busy planning the perfect proposal, one that was a true testament to their relationship. To provide some context, “Erik and I have always joked that we live in our own little world; to be more specific, we call it our bubble,” shares the bride. “Whenever either of us has a bad day or even a great one, we revert back to ‘our bubble’. This bubble always consists of two things: 1) It’s just the two of us and 2) There’s pizza.” One day, Erik Former captain Daniel asked Melinda to join him for lunch at one of their favourite restaurants Alfredsson served as the best man. in Ottawa. As they were walking to the restaurant, a man in a t-shirt bearing the logo of the couple’s favourite pizzeria walked up and said he was lost The Design Co. provided all floral and decor and needed to deliver a pizza to a woman named Melinda Currey. At that for the wedding, including the bridal and moment, a cameraman jumped out from behind some bushes. “I immediately bridesmaid bouquets. thought that I was getting pranked by my brother (this is something he loves to do), so I was looking around wondering what was about to happen next,” remembers Melinda. Before she knew it, Erik was down on one knee holding open a pizza box with a ring in the middle. “He shakingly asked if I would spend forever with him in our bubble,” shares Melinda. Just as she accepted, she heard a faraway voice yell, “Did she say yes?” Turns out, Melinda’s father and brother had been standing on a nearby rooftop and had witnessed the whole thing. “Erik knows how much my family means to me and the fact that he planned for them to share that moment with us meant the world to me.” The wedding took place on August 5, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario. Stacey MELINDA Price of the design co. provided full event planning and design assistance. The bridesmaids wore fitted dresses from revolve. The groomsmen wore & customized suits from ERIK giovanni’s clothes inc.

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Candlelight was incredibly important to the bride and groom, so a variety of mixed-height pillar candles and floating candles from The Design Co. stood on mirrored and lucite pillars under the canopy and along the aisle. The monogrammed white aisle runner was provided by wedecor.

Chairs from contemporary furniture rentals inc.

SKY HIGH VOWS Melinda and Erik said “I do” in the westin ottawa’s TwentyTwo event moment of the ceremony was when Erik switched to ‘Swenglish!’ Because his space. The unique venue offered panoramic views of downtown Ottawa, making native tongue is Swedish, he sometimes mispronounces words in English, and it the perfect spot for their nuptials. The ceremony setup featured an airy of course, this happened during our vows. It made for a really emotional The glossy white monogrammed custom-designed floral and ribbon canopy with lush draping and soft pillowy moment and made it uniquely ours.” After the ceremony, a cocktail hour was dance floor was co-designed by blooms. The altar structure and draping was provided by creative edge also hosted at The Westin Ottawa. the design co. and paper studio studio and installed by the design co. According to the bride, “The best and installed by wedecor.

tulips and maple provided HOW SWEDE IT IS complete catering services. The wedding reception took place at the national gallery of “Our overall vision was a day that brought all of canada where The Design Co. brought a beautiful, fresh, garden- inspired palette to life. According to planner Stacey Price, “The focus our closest family and friends together. We was on keeping the florals full, organic, and ultra-romantic.” As guests entered the modern venue, they were wowed by a lush both come from different countries with floral-filled tunnel that led into the Gallery’s Great Hall. After stopping different backgrounds and cultures, so we for a quick photo-op with the Instagram-worthy floral arch, they made their way into the hall. placed a really big emphasis on combining them and showing everyone how both places are still a big part of our lives and A set of Canadian- relationship.”–melinda inspired and Swedish-inspired cocktail bars were open to guests.

Gold-framed chairs and hashtagpaper mirrored gallery, square, designed all day-of and round tables provided stationery, including by detailz couture event the customized rentals. Round tables were vellum menus. dressed in dusty pink satin linens from linen closet, adding a layer of softness and femininity to the overall design.

Beautifully-layered place settings were a must for the couple. Lace-inspired charger plates, vintage ivory and gold dishware, ornate gold flatware, and elegant gold-rimmed stemware, all from plate occasions, finished off the Bar rentals from joe’s prop house, decals designed by The Design Co. luxurious tablescapes. and printed by paper studio, and bar service provided by compass group.

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END NOTES In keeping with the traditional yet glam theme of the wedding, gold and mirrored accents were incorporated into the main reception bar, which consisted of two bar setups connected by a customized neon sign from gaslight electric sign co. in the shape of the couple’s names. “It was the perfect spot for an impromptu guest photo-op or selfie,” recalls Stacey Price. More than just a spot for selfies, the customized Canadian and Swedish- inspired bars were a favourite detail of the bride’s. “The entire design was gorgeous, but our two signature bars really stood out for me,” shares Melinda. oxygen entertainment provided their DJ and AV services, which included a large screen installed at the back of the room with a live Instagram feed from the wedding. “Guests loved An intimate lounge area featuring a dusty that they could see their own posts from the day, pink velvet sofa, fringed ottomans, and using the couple’s hashtag, #curreydowntheaisle,” mirror-topped gold cocktail tables, all from remembers planner Stacey Price. At the end of the contemporary furniture rentals inc., night, guests took home a hangover kit assembled created a chic space for guests to mingle. by the design co., complete with Advil, a bottle of water, Starbucks coffee, maple fudge, and Swedish Candy. the collective you provided the photo booth. For their honeymoon, Melinda and Erik jetted off to Bora Bora, where they stayed at the st. regis bora bora and enjoyed every minute of it. Upon The couple’s their return to Ottawa, the couple settled back into five-tier daily life, where Melinda is a marketing consultant wedding cake and Erik is a professional hockey player for the from the cake Ottawa Senators. whisperer was covered in edible gold leaf and had vibrant florals running from top to bottom.

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