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Under the Lionsgate Portal

Kyle&Emily

Love Written in the Stars

08 · 08 · 26

Calgary Zoo · Alberta

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Leo lion constellation

Our Love Story

A song. A spark. A decade.

Our journey started with a song — literally. In August 2016, we both jumped into the same karaoke duet on Smule at the exact same time, without realizing the other was there. When the playback rolled, there we were — singing in perfect harmony… right before a stranger joined in with terrible pitch and ruined everything.

“It must be destiny,” Kyle replied. One trip across the Atlantic later, he sold everything he owned and moved to England. Two years after that, we packed our entire life into two backpacks and started fresh in Canada.

Through brain surgeries, a pandemic, and unimaginable loss — we kept choosing each other. On August 8, 2026, as the Sun in Leo aligns with Sirius and the Lionsgate Portal opens, we will finally say I do beneath the same stars that wrote us into existence.

The Night Before

Pre-Wedding BBQ

Friday, August 7, 2026

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Before the big day, we’re firing up the BBQ and gathering with family and friends for a relaxed evening at our place. Come hungry, come comfy, and come ready to kick off the wedding weekend.

For privacy, we’re keeping our address off the website. Please reach out to Emily or Kyle for the address.

The Itinerary

August 8, 2026

Calgary Zoo · 210 St. George's Drive NE

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PHASE I

2:00 PM

The Ceremony

Outdoors at the Botanical Gardens, beneath an open Alberta sky.

Attire — Semi-Formal / Cocktail

PHASE II

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour & Zoo Exploration

Held inside the foyer of the Safari Lodge. Sip, mingle, and orbit.

Attire — Semi-Formal / Cocktail

PHASE III

5:00 PM – 11:59 PM

The Reception

Indoors at the Safari Lodge. Dinner, dancing, and a little chaos.

Attire — Semi-Formal / Cocktail

Travel & Stay

Land in our orbit

Accommodation

Reach out to us for special discount rates at the Marriott or Hilton near the venue.

Parking & Zoo Entrance

On-site at the Calgary Zoo North Lot — $14/day. Park admission included, arrive early and explore.

Weather

Warm and sunny during the day, around 22–24°C / 72–75°F, with cooler evenings around 9–10°C / 48–50°F.

Our Honeymoon Fund

Help launch us into orbit

If you feel called to send a gift, we've set up a Honeymoon Fund to help launch us into our next great adventure — one written in the stars and filled with wonder. Your contribution will help us explore the galaxy (or maybe just somewhere warm and magical on Earth).

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Our Constellation

The Wedding Party

The stars orbiting beside us

Bridesmaids

Jayde Vincent

Jayde Vincent

Bridesmaid

Jasmine Vincent

Jasmine Vincent

Bridesmaid

Jessie Vincent

Jessie Vincent

Bridesmaid

Samantha Bernheisel

Samantha Bernheisel

Bridesmaid

Groomsmen

Shylo Cliffe

Shylo Cliffe

Groomsman / Celebrant

Eric Dahl

Eric Dahl

Groomsman

Jace Vincent

Jace Vincent

Groomsman

Dan Vincent

Dan Vincent

Groomsman

Emcee

Colleen Broomall

Colleen Broomall

Emcee

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