Banff Elopement Photographer
I have been living in Banff for the past ten years and have photograph many weddings and elopements all over the Canadian Rockies. Planning a big wedding can be overwhelming and a lot of couples decide to elope instead (that’s what I did!). Eloping is usually less stressful but you still need to find the perfect guy, perfect dress and of course the perfect location! Banff National Park is already a popular destination for elopements but there’s so many locations to choose from and if you are adventurous well you can basically get married anywhere in Banff as long as you respect the Parks rules. You can find more informations on having a wedding or elopement ceremony in Banff on their website by clicking on this link.
If you are dreaming of eloping in Banff, please get in touch with me and I will be happy to help you find the perfect location but for now have a look at the following photos to get inspired.
Tunnel Mountain Reservoir is a beautiful meadow located right in the Town of Banff. It is a popular location for outdoor wedding and elopements. Which is why you need to reserve this location with the Town of Banff. If you don’t want to walk to far on your wedding day and still get amazing views, this is definitely a place to consider! The advantage of booking a place for your wedding day is that you are almost guarantee that it will be just you and it’s also a location where you can set-up some chairs and an arch if you want a bit of decor or some guests in attendance. Tunnel Mountain Reservoir is beautiful year round.
2. Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka is located outside the Town of Banff (10-15 minutes drive) and offers a lot of different options for an elopement or intimate wedding ceremony. You can get married at Lake Minnewanka any time of the year. It is one of my favourite location because there is so much variety especially if you are up for a little walk. You can have your ceremony by the water surrounded by mountains, in the forest if you prefer more intimacy or even on the frozen lake in winter. I have photographed many elopements at Lake Minnewanka and know my way around, I also know the best time of day to avoid the crowds and have the best lighting. Please contact me for more information on eloping at Lake Minnewanka!
3. Two Jack Lake
Two Jack Lake is just beside Lake Minnewanka. It is a smaller lake and depending on the time of the year and how it is photographed you can get that beautiful turquoise colour everyone is dreaming about. On a warm summer day it is quite busy with people having a picnic and swimming so if you are looking for a quiet location, it might not be the best option for you.
4. The Norquay Lookout
If you are looking to share your vows from an higher point of view without any hiking involved, I recommend the Norquay lookout. It is located just a short drive outside the Town of Banff and doesn’t require much walking, you just need to worry about the gopher holes because these little creatures are everywhere haha! From the Norquay lookout you can see Vermillion Lakes, the town of Banff and Rundle Mountain!
5. Bow Falls and the Bow River
Bow Falls is located in the Town of Banff and is a very popular location with tour buses. If you want to share your vows at that location in Summer, I recommend going there early morning or later in the evening to avoid the crowds. In winter, it is beautiful and much more quiet. The Bow River has a lot of “secret” locations where you can share your vows privately. Being a Banff local, I walk around town very often and know all about the quiet locations. I’m always happy to help my clients find the perfect location for their Banff elopement.
