Elope in Canmore
Elope in Canmore
Canmore is a fabulous gateway to the Rocky Mountains. We have two gorgeous spots we love to use for our Canmore Elopement Packages with a few different options for guest numbers. The beauty of Canmore is that accommodations are generally more affordable than Banff, plus you can rent AirBnBs (which you can’t do in Banff).
We use two spots in Canmore for our elopements. Quarry Lake is an amazing location that offers two options for you. We have the standard elopement package for $2200 that you can have up to 20 people at. We do these elopements from October-June with this package. If you wanted to have up to 50 people OR have an elopement July-September, then there is the $3000 package in which we rent the private ceremony spot for you and your guests for three hours.
If you wanted to have up to 20 people, we have another area in Van Horne that we love with a great view of the Three Sisters Mountains, plus a river, trees, and wide-open space.
Our Canmore elopements are all standing ceremonies only. The exception is if you book the $3000 Quarry Lake package and then you are welcome to rent chairs, an arch, decor, etc.
The bonus of Canmore is that it’s a little less busy than Banff, but still with the beautiful mountain vibe.
Your package includes your Alberta marriage commissioner, your Shotgun Wedding Photographer, and the licenses and permits to have an elopement in Canmore. Approximately 15 minutes of your package will be your ceremony with the remaining 45 minutes for photos of the two of your (and your guests if you wish).
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STANDARD ELOPEMENT
$2200
For up to 20 people
Quarry Lake is a gorgeous spot for a small elopement where your guests stand around you and we use nature as our backdrop. You cannot have an arch or chairs with this package.
You can have this package from October to June (we don’t go here for small elopements in the summer due to high tourist volumes).
Your package includes your Alberta marriage commissioner, our photographer, and the licenses/permits to be at Quarry Lake. Approximately 10 minutes of your package will be photographing your ceremony with the remaining 50 minutes for photos of the two of you and any guest group photos you may want.
QUARRY LAKE LARGER WEDDING
$3000
For up to 50 people
Love Quarry Lake but want more than 20 guests or be able to rent chairs and decor for your ceremony? This is the package for you.
The beauty of this package is that you are also able to have a full ceremony set up if you wish. You can rent chairs and decor (as pictured) and have a seated ceremony, unlike the other Canmore locations. The cost of renting chairs, an arch, or any decor is extra. You can also have a standing and simple ceremony as well, without any rentals.
If you are looking at this package for June-September, you will need to hire transportation for your guests if you are looking at a larger crowd like 20-50 people. The parking lot fills up quickly during these months and the Town of Canmore requires us to let them know the plan for transport before the wedding. There will most likely not be parking spaces easily found in July and August.
Your package includes your Alberta marriage commissioner, our photographer, and the licenses/permits to be at Quarry Lake. Approximately 10 minutes of your package will be photographing your ceremony with the remaining 50 minutes for photos of the two of you and any guest group photos you may want.
We will purchase wedding liability insurance on your behalf for this package as well.
There is a parking cost per vehicle at Quarry Lake is this is the responsibility of you and your guests.
VAN HORNE
$2200
For up to 20 people
The Van Horne area of Canmore is a gorgeous open-concept spot for a small elopement where your guests stand around you and we use nature as our backdrop. You cannot have an arch or chairs with this package.
We go here year-round and there is ample residential parking for you and your guests.
Your package includes your Alberta marriage commissioner, our photographer, and the licenses/permits to be at Van Horne.
Approximately 10 minutes of your package will be photographing your ceremony with the remaining 50 minutes for photos of the two of you and any guest group photos you may want.
• How many people can we bring? Are kids included in the count?
At our Van Horne location, you can bring up to 20 people.
At the Quarry Lake Tree Location, you can have up to 20 people with the standard elopement package ($2200) and up to 50 people at the Quarry Lake Hill location ($3000).
The couple, children, and wedding party are included in these numbers.
• What is the option for rain?
If it rains, we photograph in the rain 🙂 Canmore elopements go ahead rain or shine in the outdoors. We bring at least three clear umbrellas with us at all times for the couple and the officiant to use, so that photos will be cohesive and gorgeous in the rain...if it happens!
• Can we serve alcohol and food?
No. Although we do allow for fun champagne pops for photos with the couple.
• Why is insurance needed for the larger Quarry Lake package?
The Town of Canmore requires proof of wedding liability insurance in order to have your wedding at Quarry Lake. We pay for and provide this to the Town on your behalf.
• Are there parking costs?
Yes. There is a parking cost per vehicle at Quarry Lake is this is the responsibility of you and your guests.
Parking Rates:
Peak season is May 11 - October 11 ($20 per vehicle)
Off-peak season is October 12 - April 30 ($10 per vehicle)
There are no parking costs at Van Horne.
• Can we bring dogs?
Yes. As long as they are on a leash the entire time.
• Is decor included?
For the standard elopement packages at Quarry Lake and Van Horne, you are not able to have decor like chairs or an arch.
For the larger, private $3000 Quarry Lake Hill package, you are. You are more than welcome to rent chairs, an arch, decor, etc. We have a few companies that we love to recommend and they all offer delivery and pickup options, making it easy for you.
• Can we go to multiple locations for photos?
Because our photography packages are an hour-long, we have to stay at the spot your ceremony is being held. We want to make sure you get as many incredible photos as we can take, and driving to another location will eat up photography time. Trust us, both locations are amazing and you will love the images you receive.
