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Nasim & Ted
Have you been searching for a spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountain setting for your Elopement wedding?
Are you looking for an affordable, stress free, fun and truly memorable experience?
Congratulations, YOU JUST FOUND US!
The original Rocky Mountain Elopement wedding planners!
"We love little weddings!"
For the past 12 years, Sharon & her team have been providing couples (from all over the world) with exceptional, elopement wedding experiences.
The Elope in Banff (EIB) team are a genuine Banff Business and have been recognised as world leaders in the wedding planning industry.
Your personal wedding planners care about your entire experience! They will help you choose the right hotel, meet you when you arrive in Banff and give you a tour of the town. They will take you to collect your marriage license and introduce you to the florist, your hair stylist and go over your ceremony vows. Every detail will be taken care of.
The 'Wedding Day' is their favourite time, they will bring your flowers to your hotel room with your perfectly steamed dress, help you get ready and escort you to your ceremony. There is nothing that compares to the love and emotion that flows on your wedding day, and they are thrilled to assist and be part of your intimate celebration.
Elope in Banff has a variety of packages to choose from, each package features a different location. Each package is just a starting point so you can create your own unique experience.
The EIB team is based in Banff but they also work in: Canmore, Kananaskis, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake. As well, they offer adventurous elopement weddings, so if you want to fly to the top of a mountain in a helicopter to exchange vows, they can arrange it. If you prefer to be married on the ski hill - no problem!
You choose your location and your experience, they plan, coordinate and take care of the details, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy every precious moment of your special day!
"We have the best job in the world!"
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Sharon & Malcolm far exceeded any expectation we had. Not only are they both amazing people, they truly have a special gift for making your wedding one of a kind. They are the BEST!! If you are looking to Elope in Banff™... use them!
Cortnie & Jason
Banff is one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in the world!
We are surrounded by majestic mountains, flowing rivers, turquoise lakes, waterfalls, meadows, viewpoints and unspoiled Rocky Mountain scenery.
With my help, we choose an outdoor location in Banff that suits your personal taste.
$3995 + gst - This package is perfect for an eloping couple
Outdoor ceremony, with 2 hours of photography included
$4995 + gst - For couples with up to 10 guests
Exclusive indoor location included, with 3 hours of photography
$5995 + gst - For couples with up to 20 guests
Exclusive indoor location included, with 4 hours of photography
This package includes:
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
Canmore is located just outside the Banff National Park, and the views are breathtaking. Canmore is a busy mountain town, with lots of hotels and Air B & B’s. Great shopping, dining, hiking and home to the famous Three Sisters Mountain Range. With our help, we choose an outdoor location in Canmore that suits your personal taste.
The World Famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is truly romantic and offers a fairytale location to celebrate your intimate wedding.
Providing the ambiance of a medieval castle with spiral staircases, long hallways and majestic rooms, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for your indoor photographs.
The ceremony location at the Fairmont Banff Springs will be the Strathcona Room or the Angus Room.
For couples choosing the Buffalo Mountain Lodge (rustic, Canadian Log timber framed structure) for their ceremony & reception dinner, we use the Strathcona Room.
Eloping couple with up to 10 guests: $5995 + gst
Includes indoor venue and 3 hours photography
Up to 20 guests: $7695 + gst
Includes indoor venue and 4 hours photography
This package is perfect for small weddings choosing to be married in our local castle or rustic Canadian Lodge (or outside with an indoor backup in case of inclement weather)
Couples choosing to be married at the castle are required to make a dining reservation in one of the many restaurants at the hotel. (Food and beverage is not included in this package.)
This package includes:
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
Moraine Lake is surrounded by the famous “Valley of the Ten Peaks” that was the scene on the back of the Canadian $20 bills. The pristine view, peace and tranquility at Moraine Lake is Simply Magical.
Eloping Couple - $5995 gst
Outdoor ceremony 2 hours photography
Up to 10 Guests - $6995 gst
Indoor location back up room at the CLL 3 hours photography
Up to 20 guests - $7995 gst
Indoor location back up room at the CLL 4 hours photography
Lake Louise is located an hour outside of Banff and available for outdoor ceremonies year-round. Our indoor backup location (for weddings with guests) is the Lefroy Room inside the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
NOTE - Moraine Lake is located an hour and a half from Banff and only open from early June to late September, weather dependent. We offer outdoor ceremonies and couples bringing guests are required to rent a limousine due to parking limitations.
This package includes:
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
Often described as a million-dollar view, the mountain glacier scenery across the turquoise lake at world-renowned Lake Louise is totally breathtaking!
Eloping Couple - $5995 + gst
Outdoor ceremony + 2 hours photography
Up to 10 Guests - $6995 + gst
Indoor location back up room at the CLL + 3 hours photography
Up to 20 guests - $7995 + gst
Indoor location back up room at the CLL + 4 hours photography
Lake Louise is located an hour outside of Banff and available for outdoor ceremonies year-round. Our indoor backup location (for weddings with guests) is the Lefroy Room inside the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
This package includes:
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
Imagine flying in a helicopter to the top of a Canadian Rocky Mountain to make your wedding vows.
Spectacular, fun and breathtaking!
Enjoy a view of the pristine and majestic mountains from above, a heli-wedding is the ultimate experience for the adventurous couple.
Mount Charles Stewart - $6195 + gst
Marvel Pass - $7295 + gst
This package is perfect for an eloping couple.
(No guests)
Available all year round, weather dependant.
This package includes:
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
Banff is one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in the World!
In 1959, the Norquay Tea house (now the Cliffhouse Bistro) was built, with access via a small chair lift showcasing a very unique view over Banff that is Simply Breathtaking.
Surrounded by Majestic Mountains, your ceremony will take place on the side of Mount Norquay overlooking the valley, with an incredible view.
Marylin Monroe rode the Norquay chairlift to the tea house for a visit, while filming “River of No Return” near Banff).
$4695 + gst - This package is perfect for an Eloping Couple
Outdoor ceremony, with 2 hours of photography included
$6095 + gst- Up to 10 guests
Outdoor ceremony, with 3 hours of photography
Up to 20 guests – not available at this time.
Available every day of the week. *Summer: mid June to mid October, Winter: mid December to end of March*
This package includes:
For weddings with guests, an indoor backup location is included.
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $500.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
The Silvertip Gazebo allows you to make your marriage vows in front of the most amazing Rocky Mountain scenic backdrop. Chairs are provided for your guests so they can enjoy your wedding ceremony in comfort while admiring the spectacular scenery.
Your ceremony location at the Silvertip Resort can be at the outdoor Gazebo (Summer), Three Sisters Patio (Winter) or inside at the Upper Stoney’s Room (all year round).
Up to 10 Guests - $6495 + gst
Includes indoor venue and 3 hours of photography
Up to 20 Guests - $7495 + gst
Includes indoor venue and 4 hours of photography
This package is perfect for small weddings choosing to be married in Canmore
Available Monday to Thursday – subject to availability.
Couples choosing to be married at Silvertip are required to dine at the Resort in either of the private dining choices: Upper Stoney’s or at Upper Rustica
(Food and beverage costs are not included in this Package, Minimum dining requirements do not apply)
This package includes:
The newly renovated Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is perfectly situated in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and is the ideal getaway for the wedding of your dreams.
For couples choosing Kananaskis for their ceremony & reception dinner, we use the private dining room in the Cedar Room Restaurant
$5995 + gst - Up to 10 guests
Includes venue and 3 hours of photography
$6995 + gst - Up to 20 guests
Includes venue and 4 hours of photography
Available Sunday to Thursday.
This package includes:
The Canadian Rocky Mountains are home to three world-class ski resorts.
Take a gondola or chair lift to the top of the mountain, find a beautiful location for your ceremony and ski down the mountain as a married couple.
Ski hill weddings are fun and exhilarating!
$4595 + gst – Banff Mount Norquay
Suitable for an eloping couple
$5995 + gst – Lake Louise or Sunshine Village
Suitable for an eloping couple
(available Monday to Friday during our winter season: December to April/May)
Mount Norquay is the closest ski area to Banff town (you can see the ski runs from the town). I love this ski hill because of its accessibility, breathtaking views and lots of groomed runs.
Both Sunshine Village ski area and Lake Louise ski area are located just outside of Banff with a 25- to 45-minute drive. Sunshine Village is a favourite for snowboarders, often with lots of fresh powder, while Lake Louise has fantastic terrain and spectacular views.
This package includes:
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
The couple enjoy a romantic sleigh ride to a secluded location surrounded by magnificent, sparkling winter scenery.
In this magical white winter wonderland the couple are married.
After a short ceremony and some spectacular photographs the newly weds depart on the sleigh to enjoy the ride back to the hotel as Mr & Mrs.
Couples with up to 10 guests Lake Louise $6995 + gst
Includes 3 hours of photography
Couples with up to 20 guests Lake Louise $7995 + gst
Includes 4 hours of photography
Lake Louise sleigh ride weddings leave at 11 a.m.
Available Monday to Friday, December to April (weather dependent)
This package includes:
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
A truly Canadian historic location, surrounded by mountains, peaceful heritage gardens and a unique vintage rail car. If you love the mountains, are looking for a unique experience, and want to be away from the crowds of tourists, this is the perfect package for you.
Up to 10 Guests - $5995 + gst
Covered backup location + 3 hours of photography
Up to 20 guests - $6995 + gst
Covered backup location + 4 hours of photography
Available Monday to Friday.
Lake Louise is located an hour outside of Banff and available for outdoor ceremonies year-round. Our indoor backup location (for weddings with guests) is the covered patio at the Station.
This package includes:
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
Baker Creek is an intimate casual mountain resort consisting of cozy log cabins, lodge suites, the Bistro and the Heritage Executive Retreat Centre.
Enjoy the beautiful mountain vistas and stunning creek view all year round. Baker Creek offers a truly Canadian Rockies experience.
Located between Banff and Lake Louise on the scenic Bow Valley Parkway
Eloping Couple - $4495 + gst
Outdoor venue 2 hours of photography
Baker Creek is available for outdoor ceremonies all year round and the indoor backup location (for weddings with guests) is the Heritage Retreat Centre at Baker Creek Mountain Resort.
This package is perfect for couples looking for a more natural and rustic setting away from the crowds and busy areas in the mountains
Not available on long weekends – sorry
(Food and beverage costs are not included in this Package
Minimum dining requirements do not apply)
This package includes:
The Malcolm Hotel is the newest hotel in Canmore and has been recognized as “Canmore’s Crown Jewel”. Featuring an outdoor rooftop stage terrace overlooking the famous Three Sisters Mountain Range making this a beautiful backdrop for your wedding ceremony and photographs.
The elopement ceremony location at the Malcolm Hotel, for groups of 10 to 20 guests, is situated on the 2nd floor rooftop stage, behind the Chef’s Garden and to the side of the swimming pool.
For couples choosing the Malcolm Hotel for their ceremony & reception dinner, we use the private dining room in the Stirling Restaurant.
$6995 + gst - Up to 10 guests
Includes venue and 3 hours of photography
$7995 + gst - Up to 20 guests
Includes venue and 4 hours of photography
Available Monday to Thursday
This package includes:
Nestled in the Wilderness of Yoho National Park, standing on the edge of stunning jade colored waters, is the historical hand hewn timber building Emerald Lake Lodge.
Surrounded by majestic mountains, Emerald Lake offers an outstanding vista of mountainscape views. First discovered by pioneer Tom Wilson and enjoyed by travelers for over a century.
The lodge has a rustic ambiance and is filled with historical treasures such as the century old fireplaces and an oak bar salvaged from an 1890’s Yukon Saloon.
Eloping Couple (Oct - May) - $4995 + gst
Indoor location included with 3 hours photography coverage
Available Monday to Thursday.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday dates may be available, but subject to a surcharge.
Emerald Lake is located less than an hour and a half outside of Banff and available for outdoor viewpoint ceremonies year-round. Our indoor backup location is the Yoho Lounge and the President's Room (for weddings with guests) in the Emerald Lake Lodge.
This package includes:
No Fuss, No stress
Some couples just want to show up and get married.
$2195 + gst - This package is strictly for an eloping couple, no guests
(children or pets being the only exception)
This package includes:
In true shotgun style, this package can only be booked 30 days before your wedding date.
For an additional two-night accommodation in the Banff Log Cabin, add on $590.
(Cabin is not available at this discounted rate in June, July, August, September & Christmas season)
Just in case you are wondering, yes, we are gay friendly (and always have been).
When you find your true love and soulmate, it is a gift, and we believe that.
Gay weddings have been legally acknowledged in Alberta since 2005, and since then, couples from all over the world have been travelling to the Rocky Mountains to seal their commitment with a legal bond.
We don’t have any special packages for same sex weddings. All packages are suitable for any gay or lesbian couple ready to make that lifetime commitment.
Some adjustments will need to be made for salon bookings, bouquets of flowers etc.
We welcome and support gay marriages!
Sharon was there from start to well after the finish. I was a little nervous planning a wedding from Texas with someone I'd never met but Sharon calmed my nerves and made us feel at home. She was there on our wedding day fixing what I didn't know needed fixing and was always there to help us no matter what it was. Sharon and Malcolm LOVE their job and are excellent at it. I can't thank them enough for making our wedding day PERFECT!! Highly recommend Elope in Banff™, say yes and you won't regret it!!
Valerie and Noe
Words can not even begin to describe our wedding day. It was absolutely amazing! Sharon made sure everything went without a hitch and took care of every last detail, making sure everything was perfect for us. Malcolm was our photographer and our photos were just out of this world. We can not thank them enough for making our special day so magical.
Kylie & Chris
With over 20 years of experience in the wedding industry, Sharon is still as passionate as ever about small wedding celebrations.
“I love the Canadian Rocky Mountains! It's fun meeting couples from all over the world. I enjoy introducing my clients to the wonders of Banff and the breathtaking views. I love it all!”
“For me, it is very exciting to meet two people ready to make that lifetime commitment to each other. Being part of that special celebration is a wonderful honour and a magical moment. I love elopement weddings in Banff.”
Born in Cheshire, in the United Kingdom, Sharon traveled extensively while completing her degree at the University of Derby.
Upon graduating, she moved to Canada, married her Canadian husband Malcolm and has have been in Banff for 24 years. They have 3 beautiful daughters and live in a historical log home in the heart of Banff.
Banff has 3 World Class Ski Hills in Banff & Lake Louise, and Sharon loves to ski. (She qualified as a CISA level 1ski instructor when she was 5 months pregnant with her first child). You will often find Sharon and her family skiing weekends in the Winter.
Sharon loves to swim and scuba dive. She, and her family, are PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Divers. Sharon has been fortunate enough to dive in: Belize, the Cooke Islands, Seychelles, Cozumel, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and the Maldives. Yes, they love to travel!
Reading is also a passion of Sharon's and she has been a volunteer at the Word Fest event at the Banff Center for the last 15 years. This literary event takes place annually and promotes successful and upcoming authors from all over the world.
As an active member of the community, Sharon often volunteers with Banff Elementary School activities. She is a member of the Mount Temple IODE and the women's NEW group.
An accomplished quilter, Sharon's art quilt "Sunflower Pot" was voted best of show at the Canmore Quilt Show 2007, then was later published in "Canadian Quilter". She has been a member of the Canmore Mountain Cabin Quilt Guild for 15 years.
Sharon & Malcolm were honoured to represent Banff in the UK TV show "Wish You Were Here", a travel program that aired in the UK.
Sharon graduated with a BA Honours Degree in Business & Finance from the University of Derby (in the UK), an HND in Business & Finance, and she also has a Marketing Diploma from the Chartered Institute in Marketing.
In 1997, she began planning small weddings for a UK based travel agency and this was the start of her career in the wedding industry. Over the past 2 decades, she has worked with hundreds of couples from all over the world who have chosen to come to the Canadian Rockies to celebrate their marriage vows.
Recently, Sharon was accepted by "Junebug Weddings" as one of the Best Wedding Planners in the world. This wonderful acknowledgement is prestigious recognition for the dedicated Elope in Banff™ team, who provide exceptional personal services to wedding couples who choose to get married in the mountains.
The Elope in Banff™ team also has more reviews on Wedding Wire (the Trip Advisor for the Wedding Industry) than any other wedding planner in Alberta. We hope you have a chance to take a look at these messages from past couples.
With years of experience, Sharon has created a number of packages to inspire and provide you with different ideas when choosing to be married in Banff or Lake Louise, Canada. These packages are a great starting point for your special day. However, these packages are flexible and nearly every wedding is customised to each individual couple.
Together, with her husband Malcolm Carmichael, they own: Alpine Peak Photography and the Banff Log Cabin B & B.
With over a decade of exposure as a professional performer, Chris is here to make sure that you have the best ever experience when you take centre stage on your wedding day.
As a performer, Chris has traveled to many exciting destinations around the world including: Beijing (China), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Bogota (Columbia), Vienna (AT), and New York City (NY). She loves art, culture, cooking and wine.
Although she loves to travel, nothing is better than coming home to the Canadian Rockies. Growing up in Alberta, she is very familiar with Banff. She loves skiing in the winter, and hiking hard trails in the summer. She now lives in Canmore.
Chris is energetic, organized, and very passionate about details. She will assist you in choosing the perfect spot for the ceremony and portraits, assist the bride in getting ready on your wedding day, and will be with you for the duration of the photographs to make sure that your special day will be a moment to cherish forever.
Born and raised in Banff, Alberta, Sarah is very familiar with everything the valley has to offer, including the best restaurants, sight seeing, activities and so much more.
Sarah has just completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dalhousie University. Her gentle, calm and patient personality makes her the perfect bridal assistant.
A strong and dedicated member of the Elope in Banff team, Sarah has lots of fun with our couples. She loves the opportunity to coordinate elopement weddings, meeting new faces from all over the world and introducing them to her beautiful hometown in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Having worked at the flower shops in Banff for many years, as well as a number of different restaurants, (and being an outdoor lover of hiking, biking and adventuring), Sarah can help you find exactly what you are looking for when you come to Banff for your elopement celebration.
Sarah shows her couples the best outdoor spots to get married including some “off the beaten track” locations for total privacy in Banff. She is very much looking forward to meeting you and helping you have the elopement wedding of your dreams.
From the first moment we got in touch with Sharon a few months before our wedding, her calm and friendly manner filled us with confidence. She kept in touch throughout and her attention to detail was excellent. When we finally met Sharon face to face the day before our wedding we knew that we had made the right choice. Not only did she run through the whole process with ourselves and the registrar but also took time to take us on a tour of Banff and take some lovely photographs of us. The wedding day was perfect with everything running to plan and to schedule but beyond that Sharon and Malcolm's style and professionalism provided us with warm and friendly support throughout and ensured that what could have been a stressful day was indeed a happy and joyful one. After the ceremony they took time ensure that the photographs were of the highest quality and taken in all the best locations, and kept us smiling for the camera. To summarise- a top class service provided by a warm friendly and extremely professional couple.
Sian & Garfield
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