Reviews of Elope in Banff (Event Planner)

Hannah Novotny

If you're thinking of getting married in Banff or Lake Louise, you should absolutely consider Elope in Banff. My hairstylist compared Sharon to Mary Poppins and it was a very apt comparison because it seemed like she anticipated our every concern or question beforehand, and was very friendly and knowledgeable. My husband and I had the best day of our lives- we were married at Lake Louise with the horse drawn carriage package. It was lightly snowing that day, and absolutely magical. We are the kind of couple who'd probably elope or go to the courthouse, but we decided we wanted a nice, intimate wedding, and what we got was more wonderful than we ever imagined. My family was blown away as well (they kept asking how we found this company all weekend!), and they all had a really wonderful time. I'm really really happy that we decided to do this small destination ceremony with them, it was really just so beautiful and stress free. We absolutely have to thank Sharon and Elope in Banff for the experience, they made it so easy for us to have the dream wedding we'll remember for the rest of our lives!

Angus Gallant

Sharon is the real 'Elope in Banff'. Please don't be confused by google ad's, anyone can pay for the google ad's. :)

Jessica Page

Sharon is a seasoned professional when it comes to planning small weddings in Banff and it showed! We hired her for a low-stress secret elopement and it was absolutely the right choice. We got the gorgeous wedding we had hoped for without any stress. Each member of the small team she put together for our wedding was a complete pro at what they do and everything about our day was wonderful. Importantly, Sharon herself was a complete delight. My husband is still talking about what a beautiful person she is. From jumping around to sort out my veil to immediately wrapping me in a warm coat with heat packs between photos, she was the perfect mom-substitute for us during our private day. Michael captured great shots which have been wowing our friends and family so we could share our day with them all. Many thanks!

Kate Knezich

Our experience with Elope in Banff was 10/10 amazing! The planning process was so easy and stress free and so was the wedding day. Sharon thought of every detail to make sure our day was perfect. Malcom, the phenomenal photographer, had a way of making us feel relaxed and comfortable during the photoshoots. We are so in love with all the photos he took! The make-up artist and hair stylists provided were so talented and did exactly what I requested! Our officiant was also amazing, she had a super bubbly personality and made our day a lot of fun! We cannot recommend Elope in Banff enough!!! Go with this company! The level of experience they have is like no other.

Jen Robertson Royal LePage NRC Realty

Magical Moments and Memories From the moment I contacted Sharon the stress of planning a wedding and honeymoon melted away and became a fun exciting experience. Sharon is a gifted wedding planner. Our wedding, our stay in their Banff Log Cabin B&B, Malcolm's photography and the incredible personalities of Sharon and Malcolm made our experience beyond our wedding dreams. We will be back to stay at their Log Cabin B&B for anniversaries to come.

Erin Urban

If you want a stress-free, wonderful experience - I recommend Sharon with Elope in Banff weddings! Sharon made our special day a truly incredible experience to remember! She is very attentive to every detail and all you need to do is show up in your finest! If you need hair and make-up done - she will coordinate: the flowers she had done were perfect, the venue for the wedding was amazing, the marriage commissioner was great, and the photographer was very attentive and made it so much fun! You can tell Sharon truly CARES about making your day as perfect as possible ... and it certainly works! I couldn't have asked for a more lovely experience!

Paul McCaskill

Awesome from start to finish As soon as I reached out to Sharon her calm, efficient, confident manner put me at ease. As the day drew nearer, I found myself thinking there must be something to plan or do for the wedding- but there wasn't! Sharon had it all under control. I think it is really telling that when I was getting my hair done, the stylist commented that they can always tell when they get one of Sharon's brides because they are always so relaxed! And it is so true! Sharon and her team are incredible and will make your day absolutely magical which allows you to just relax and enjoy the day. Our sneak peak photos were fabulous! Malcom, the photographer was great at putting us at ease to get incredible shots. I don't think his camera stopped clicking. All of the vendors that Sharon works with, hair, make-up, flowers, photography, officiant and the Fairmont (where we were married and had our dinner) were wonderful and went above and beyond and really made our day amazing. If you are looking to elope you can't do better then to choose Sharon and her team. You won't regret it. Thank you, Gail & Paul Nov 20, 2020

Jane Ahrens

Highly Recommended There is an art and science to pulling off a wedding and Sharon and Malcolm have it down. We are so thankful we found them. They took care of every detail and eliminated all the stress of planning a wedding - especially one in another country. Sharon went out of her way to provide special treats for our kids and make them feel as important as the bride and groom. From the flowers to hair and make up, she had the best of everything lined up. Sharon is prepared for everything and quick on her feet with options and solutions. Malcolm's photographs were all we hoped for. They are worth every penny!

Cassidy Keck

Totally stress-free dream wedding! We're from the US and had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID and the border …

Chantel Scott

O.M.G. Elope in Banff is the best elopement company EVER!!! Our micro wedding in Banff was the MOST AMAZING elopement! Sharon was the best! We love her ! She knew exactly what we wanted and what could be done to do it. The photos were so so so so so beautiful by Malcolm, I cried & cried such joy when we got them back. THE BEST!!! ELOPE IN BANFF! Make sure you ask for Sharon & Sarah , no other like the real deal with ELOPE IN BANFF anywhere!!!!!!

Nicole Haegeman

My partner and I had a heli wedding with Elope in Banff, it was the most incredible day. Sharon and Malcolm were amazing, and within the space of a couple of days felt like family. Everything was faultless, planning incredible and all the little touches thought about. I really couldn't be happier. They have a great team too - I loved meeting everyone, it made the day. Huge, huge thanks!!

Debby Bates

We are very happy that we found Sharon to help plan our wedding. She made the whole experience stress free and fun. Not sure what we would have done without her. Sharon has an amazing team of people to help make the day perfect, from hair and makeup, to flowers and photos. Sharon is there with you every step of the way to make sure your day is as perfect as she can make it. Highly recommend booking with Elope in Banff!

Ellen Sigurdson

Everything about our elopement was perfect! Sharon and Malcom were amazing! So easy to work with, so hospitable and so kind and supportive. Better than we could’ve imagined! Totally recommend without a doubt!

Rebekah Cunningham

If I could give Sharon and Malcom 100 stars, I would. From the time Sharon took on our winter wedding to the very end, she handled every little detail flawlessly. From our flight delay to coordinating the flowers to the hair stylist to the cake to posing in pictures and everything else. And Malcom was a joy to work with and did a wonderful job capturing the day in beautiful photographs. We cannot thank Sharon and Malcom enough for making our day absolutely perfect and making sure we have beautiful memories to cherish forever. They are lovely people - I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much!! Rebekah & Kril Cunningham

Laura Lerner

We knew we wanted an elopement wedding in Canada, and we were thrilled to find Sharon and Malcolm with Elope in Banff! The entire process was so easy and stress-free, and when we had to postpone because of covid, they were very accommodating and the wait was well worth it! They made our day so special, and the photos are absolutely stunning and we will always cherish them. Our elopement was everything we hoped for and more, and we couldn't imagine doing it any other way or with anyone else. Thank you for making our dream elopement at Lake Louise come true!

Nicole Arishenkoff

Sooo this was my second time getting married, and I didnt want to stress of all the planning and we originally just wanted to elope just my now husband and I but family said no way! upon searching we found elope in Banff and Sharon hand everything handled. I didn’t come up to see the venue until a week before our big day and my jaw just dropped. EVERYTHING they did from hair, make up, flowers photography and the tour around Banff was just amazing our day was perfect from beginning to end. taking photos with Malcolm was definitely the best such an amazing personality and we are so so so so soo excited to see our pictures. you DEFINITELY get more than what you pay into the package this is a life event that will never ever ever be forgotten. Thank you so much for everything

Megan Barrow

We recently eloped at Moraine Lake with Sharon and Malcom. Sharon was amazing!! She took care of everything and created a day that far exceeded my expectation. I felt prepared and beautiful, so I was able to just enjoy getting married. She …

Matt Jones

Sharon and Malcolm created the perfect day for us. Not only did they plan what we wanted, but they added to the day ensuring it was really special for us. Sharon was prepared for absolutely everything. We had a lovely morning with her showing us around Banff and helping us choose our wedding spot. Then on the actual wedding day Sharon was prepared for everything. Her and Malcolm made our day so wonderful and it was a genuine pleasure to have them there. They go many extra miles for you and I have absolutely no hesitation recommending Sharon (or Banff) for your wedding day. We eloped from the UK but from start to finish the process and communication was smooth and efficient. The sneak peak photos we’ve received so far are absolutely stunning - we’re extremely pleased with them and the speed at which we got them to share with family and friends back home. Everyone Sharon involved in our day (Rob our commissioner and Stephanie for hair/make up) were wonderful. Thank you Sharon!

Kaiwen Liu

Sharon and Malcolm are a couple working for wedding planning and photographing. We always wanted a small wedding in the Rocky Mountains and we surely didn’t get disappointed! Sharon planned everything and even for things that we didn’t think of well ahead of time, and kept us in the loop for everything. On wedding day it was absolutely stress free as she got EVERYTHING covered (rain or shine) and well organized. Malcolm was so experienced to get us into photo-shooting mode. On top of that, all other vendors (flowers, makeup and hair artist, videographer) were so nice and professional. Again, highly recommended Elope in Banff if you want a small wedding in the mountains

linda Havins

Dear Sharon, I speak for Charlie and myself to assure you we had a most fantastic time in the Canadian Rockies! With warmth, a light touch and professionalism you calmed our jitters and gently guided us through both preparations and our wedding. It was perfect for us in every way! We love that you took time with us the day before the wedding to get our license, meet vendors, review our vows and show us around Banff to view some spectacular scenery. Sharing your personal story and insights of Banff not only reassured but made us feel we were among friends. The morning of the wedding, our pressed clothing, lovely cake, and beautiful bouquet were delivered in plenty of time. The hairdresser and make-up artist you arranged was exceptional. Charlie and I enjoy telling how you sweetly and efficiently freed up the space from the many visitors where our ceremony was held because our planned site on the meadow was taken over by a mama grizzly bear and cubs. Roger was professional in every way and we are so pleased with our photographs! He has a great sense of place, and his wry sense of humor was just the right touch. Friends and family have commented on how beautiful the pictures are. With less than two weeks’ notice, we are amazed and most grateful for how you made it all happen! Thank you! Warm Regards, Lee and Charlie

Melissa Erle

Sharon and Malcolm were fantastic throughout the entire elopement process and far exceeded all of our expectations. There was absolutely no stress before, during or after our elopement as Sharon planned and implemented everything flawlessly. She has amazing connections to a fantastic florist and talented hair and makeup artists. Malcolm is an awesome photographer and perfectly captured our day. The two make a fantastic team, and were an absolute delight to work with. I highly recommend them!

Curtis McCann

Sharon is the best we have our wedding planned with her next June and she is just so great to work with cant wait for the big day

Celeste Menard

Sharon and Malcolm were amazing we can't be more thankful to them and everyone else involved in making our day so special. We will forever remember their kindness. Sharon took the time with us the day before to help us choose a location and stop at the florist to make sure we satisfied. Despite the rainy day Malcolm was very patient and accommodating to get the shots I really wanted with the falls. Super wonderful people that made us feel so comfortable to be with.

Linda Jarigina-Sahoo

Sharon and her team are pioneers of the wedding planning industry based in Banff, Alberta. I have worked with her in a professional capacity for years, and can guarantee that there is no one in the area who can exceed expectations like her. Don’t get confused/ scammed by the people utilizing her business name to promote themselves via google ads. Sharon is the real and only owner of Elope in Banff with years of experience in the industry who worked hard to build her name! Don’t get scammed!

Sarah Meyers

Most perfect experience.

Mariah Cloutier

Perfect Day! Sharon and Malcom accommodated an absolutely perfect wedding day, as well as incredibly beautiful photos and memories to look back on. Sharon is so well organized, replied to emails quickly and had literally everything you could ever need (and more, I’m certain) on hand the day of the wedding. Hair and makeup were excellent, and the girls were very professional. I was nervous coming from the East coast but once I arrived and met Sharon all of my stress went away. Every detail was absolutely perfect -from location to bouquet, and far exceeded expectations! I cannot say enough nice things about Sharon and Malcom and the services that Elope in Banff provides!

Molly Hayden

My husband and I eloped at Lake Louise with Sharon & Malcolm. They were absolutely amazing! It was the BEST experience. I can’t say enough good things about Sharon & Malcolm Carmichael! My husband and I eloped just the 2 of us and it was truly magical and stress free. Sharon helped with everything. Literally EVERYTHING. She’s so kind and so fun to be around. We loved that she gave us a tour of the area and also had recommendations & info for anything we could possibly need!! We are so thankful!!! Make up & hair and flowers were all perfect and stress free! Malcolm’s photography is incredible! And he’s also so fun to be around. WE LOVE OUR PICTURES! I don’t have one complaint about the entire experience. HIGHLY recommend it! Best decision we have ever made.

Charlotte Hamilton

Fantastic experience, couldn't have turned out better! We couldn't have asked for a better experience, everything went perfectly. Both Sharon and Malcolm were a joy to work with. They have this down to a fine art.

HarpAngel Harpist

Friendly , organized with attention to your every detail, Sharon is there for you so that your wedding will be what you dreamed! Wonderful to work with, straightforward, local with all the knowledge and know how to put your wedding together for you in the mountains!

Jules Nugteren (Willow Web Weavers)

People don't often write reviews based on working with a company. In all the years that I have known Sharon, from Elope in Banff, she has been the most organized, professional and put together person that I have had the pleasure to work with. She's also very kind and gives a lot to her community. I would HIGHLY recommend her to plan your elopement wedding! I find it very strange for anyone to leave a bad review for Elope in Banff when they haven't even used the company. Perhaps that was a set up from a competitor!

Jessica Comeau

We are so happy we chose Elope in Banff to plan our intimate wedding in the mountains. Every detail was absolutely perfect and the service provided from the entire team was fantastic ! Thank you Sharon, Claire and Roger! We are so happy we found you guys ! It made the day stress free and so relaxing !

Megan Simonelis

We couldn't have asked for a better team. The process was stress free, fun and relatively easy. Our wedding day was perfect and we couldn't be happier.

Marybeth Johnston

Gorgeous elopement Elope in Banff was amazing! Sharon made the experience so easy and fun. Our pictures, hair, make up, and bouquet all turned out wonderful! The day was perfect!

Will Matthews

We chose to get married this way since we wanted a relaxed, stress-free and fun wedding which both Sharon and Malcolm spectacularly delivered on. We had the most magical day where every last detail was taken care of including quite a few we hadn't thought of ourselves. The location, the photography, the marriage commissioner and everything else exceeded our expectations, we really can't recommend Sharon and her team enough!

Wendy Forbes

We loved our experience with Elope Banff. A few glitches due to weather made our day a little tricky but all the staff jumped into action and gave us an experience of a lifetime. It turned out amazing! We couldn't be happier with the experience. As it turned out, we got a lot more time with the photographer and the shots turn out beautifully!

Harp Angel

What A Wonderful Fantastic service with Elope In Banff Wedding Planner! SO organized & friendly, it really makes your wedding day flow so easily! Every little detail is thought of and taken care of for the bridal couple. Because she is local, she knows all those little secrets of the area that help make the most of your Rocky Mountain wedding! When you have Elope In Banff with Sharon, you know you have a wedding planner who will be there on your big day for you so that your wedding is the most beautiful possible!

Mallory Davis

As a same sex couple, we were looking for an elopement company that would make us feel comfortable and recognize our love and make our day unforgettable. The Elope in Banff team did just that! Every detail was absolutely perfect from the …

Alicia MacDonald

Dream come true! After moving the wedding three times, the Elope in Banff team made adjustments seamless our wedding day was perfect, couldn't have asked for more! Perfect wedding, photos and support from EIB team!

Casey Winsier

Sharon handled everything for us before we got there. We had never been to the area (we are from Texas), so on top of booking everything, she even gave us a little tour the day before we got married. Malcolm took the most amazing photos. They were both so sweet and charismatic and made us feel relaxed. Took all of the stress out of planning our wedding! Couldn’t recommend them more!

Steven at Hondon Valley Homes

Putting the biggest day of ones life into the hands of somebody you do not know is a daunting decision, however from the moment we met our wedding organiser Claire at our Hotel in Banff we knew we had made the correct decision. Claire took care of all the wedding formalities (licences etc.) and then to the florist followed by a much needed coffee. She ran through the order of ceremony in a really friendly and caring yet professional manner and took time to answer all our questions, so that we were fully aware of what was required and when. She told us all about the photographer Roger (Brilliant) and what sort of images we were looking for and the absolutely charming marriage commissioner Carl who officiated at our wedding. We had already arranged the ceremony at the top of the chairlift on Mount Norquay (please consider this for your wedding - stunning), however we went to look at several other locations for photographs after the wedding. On the big day itself Claire, makeup, hair dresser and photographer all arrived as arranged. We were never rushed and at all times felt like we were in great hands. Throughout the whole day we had no other concerns other than enjoying ourselves. One wonderful touch was Claire organising a bespoke vegan menu especially for my partner at the restaurant chosen for our wedding meal. We consider our choice of Elope in Banff to have been the perfect fit for our small, intimate elopement wedding in one of the most amazing places on the planet. Once again...... Muchas Gracias. Mila & Steven Bromley Hondon de las Nieves, Alicante. Spain.

Steve Chambers

Amazing people to help with our amazing day!

nyssa lamminen

Sharon, Sarah and Malcolm all did an excellent job with our elopement. My husband and I were really impressed with the level of service provided. Everyone was really communicative, and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. …

Pam Doyle

Very professional, experienced and trustworthy. They live in Banff, work in Banff and know the area inside and out. This is a five star company.

Leo Nugteren

As the most experienced, professional and highly reviewed wedding planner in Alberta, we 100% recommend Sharon and her team of wedding professionals located in Banff. Elope in Banff is recognised as one of the "Best Wedding Planners in the World" by Junebug weddings. EIB offers a number of well designed and affordable packages that are always customised to suit each individual couple, ranging from: simple & romantic to spectacular and adventurous. Please be sure to read over 100 - 5 star legitimate reviews on "Wedding Wire" left by wedding couples that have actually experienced working with Elope in Banff. If you choose Sharon and Elope in Banff to organize and be part of your special day, you will not be disappointed! They are the BEST !

Mikayla Boorse

Sharon was absolutely amazing! She made the day stress free and enjoyable, I was able to take in the experience of the day and focus on my husband. She knew all the amazing spots for photos and was extremely prepared. Had a mishap with the dress and right away she was working on fixing it, Sharon and Malcom made sure I knew the dress would still look good in pictures and that they could edit what she wasn’t able to get out. I would highly recommend Sharon, she was able to us in to an appointment before hours and was flexible and helping anyway she could! Can't thank you enough for how wonderful you made our day!

Shylah-Rae Fitzel

The Elope in Banff Team is Beyond Excellent! My Husband and I were at a loss when my best friend found this as an option for us. A few months prior we just postponed our 300+ wedding for unforeseen circumstances. We were amazed how this team made our dreams into reality in less than a week!! From the moment we had our first conversation, shocked this could actually happen in such a short amount of time, to the day of, we have been so grateful for Sharon and Claire’s thoughtfulness and attention to detail. Our photographer was phenomenal and his years of experience made us relaxed and enjoy every minute. Every appointment went smooth and was full of excellence, Sarah who did my hair and make up was such a gift. We never imagined this would be an option for us but each of you took things above and beyond. It was a delight and privilege to see you each work at what you clearly love and are so amazing at. You really are a dream team. Thank you!

Chuck Griffin

For our special day my wife and I chose elope banff. Rite from day one Sharon was super helpful. The wedding was amazing and unforgettable. From the day we arrived in banff to the last photo taken she was there for us. Stress free and relaxed is how the day went from the start. Sharon, Malcom and there team were amazing ???? I would recommend this as a FIRST choice if you have the option. We were blessed to have them and there crew in our corner to make the day go off with out even a hiccup. Again thank you so much..... and Malcom the photos spot on sir im pretty sure some of the brides friends are jealous ????????✔????

Melissa Chorney

Our experience with the Elope in Banff team was absolutely amazing. They took the stress of the whole day away and made it so easy for us to just relax and enjoy every moment of our special day. Sharon was wonderful at making sure we were 100% ready for our day. Twyla's words at the ceremony were perfect and meant so much to us! Chris was so down to earth and kind and such a great support from when we met her at the registry to the end of our beautiful wedding day. Malcolm was extraordinary at his job, we just got our sneak peek photos back and we are astounded with how they turned out, they are literally amazing and the perfect way to remember such an amazing day. We of course could not have done it without the florists at Banff Mountain Top Flowers, May, our guide on the mountain, the pilot and everyone else that helped us out at the helipad, so a huge thank you to them as well! Thank you Elope in Banff Team!

Kevin Fabisch

Having Sharon as our wedding planner was amazing, she was the driving force behind having our small wedding in the mountains. My fiancé and I were very intimidated by the wedding planning process and couldn’t imagine organizing venues, photography, our wedding cake, bouquets, centrepieces, hair, makeup, contacting a commissioner for the ceremony and registering for our marriage license by ourselves. We needed a professional and Sharon met every expectation imaginable. From every frantic email to nervous phone call, Sharon was extremely patient and understanding with us. She fully addressed our concerns, gave clear explanations and knew Banff very well. She found us an amazing location for our ceremony that fit our small wedding and introduced us to Rob our wonderful wedding commissioner. Sharon’s husband, Malcolm, was our photographer for the day and captured every intimate and sentimental moment. Both Sharon and Malcolm kept us laughing and kept our worries at bay that our wedding would be anything less than perfect. We would highly recommend them for anyone who wanted to celebrate in the mountains.

Siobhan Squires

Sharon and Malcolm are an amazing power couple to work with. Our day went off without a hitch and was so thoroughly organized that we were able to revel in the moment of being married and have an intimate wedding with our family. From amazing conversation to stunning photos, Elope in Banff and Peak Photography are the best team you could every hope to work with for your fairy tale wedding in the mountains.

Limousines Of Banff

If you are looking for a wedding planner in Banff look no further! With years of experience and a passion for the wedding industry, Elope In Banff is always our first recommendation when our limousine customers need help on their special day.

Rebekah Nyack

From beginning to end, what a fantastic experience with Elope In Banff! Sharon is very organized, kind and accommodating. My best friend was getting married and she, lol, is a total Bridezilla! I helped her research EVERYTHING, from flowers to locations to hair and makup. Fortunately, we emailed Sharon alot before the wedding, and were satisfied to leave many things in Sharon's hands. It saved many tears. Elope In Banff came through beyond the most highest expectations!!! The flower picture that we sent was identical to the ones she provided. We were super particular about lightning & composition for the photos... and well, we all looked like postcard perfect. Happy !!! Absolute perfection. No doubt about, Sharon is the BEST wedding planner in the world! My Bridezilla turned into a Princess Bride. IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!

Fallon Sorochan

Our wedding day was better than we could have hoped. Sharon was amazing organizing and keeping us updated before the wedding and Claire and Roger were so incredibly helpful the day of. Everything was perfect, I would recommend Elope in Banff to anyone looking to have a beautiful wedding with none of the stress. We couldn't be happier!!! Xoxo Fallon and Tylar

Melanie Nicholson

After having to cancel our overseas plans to elope, Sharon came through and gave us the intimate, special day we were looking for. We spent the day laughing and enjoying every moment. We highly recommend their services!

Sarah Carmichael

Sharon is the REAL Elope in Banff! Don't be confused by Google ad's, anyone can pay for the ad's.

Bryan White

The most professional wedding planners we have ever worked with. As a limousine provider in Banff we have worked with many wedding planners. The team at Elope In Banff really goes above and beyond to ensure every wedding is equally stunning and memorable. HIGHLY RECOMEND

kirilll7

Perfect wedding experience from start to finish We are so glad to have our wedding taken care of by Sharon, Malcolm and the rest of their team. From the moment we've met with Sharon for our orientation/tour of the locations - we knew we've made the right choice with Elope in Banff. Sharon and Malcolm gave us the perfect experience on our special day from start to finish, taking care of every detail and making sure everything went smoothly. We've never felt rushed and Sharon and Malcolm put in extra effort to ensure the photoshoot was perfect and everything was captured. We could clearly see that Sharon and Malcolm put their heart and soul into making the experience perfect for each couple. Special mention for the rest of the team (flowers, make-up, commissioner, etc..) - they were awesome! Thank you again from our hearts! - Kirill and Pranee

Megan Helm

My fiancé and I knew from the beginning that we wanted a wedding as magical and romantic as our own love story...Sharon and Malcolm of Elope In Banff gave us more than we had even imagined. Sharon's promptness to answer my countless questions via e-mail was impressive, especially since we were almost 2,000 miles away from one another. I was especially in awe by her attention to detail on the wedding day - from making sure my dress was just right for every picture, to having Kleenex and Band-Aids on hand when I needed them, to making sure we had a wedding cake topper (even though we had forgotten to bring one!). My fiancé and I were thrilled to get our sneak-peaks less than 24 hours post-ceremony and were in awe of the beauty Malcolm captured. Malcolm and Sharon made a perfect team, complimenting each other and ensuring every single picture would be worth a thousand words. Malcolm made us feel comfortable and encouraged us to choose how we wanted some of our pictures (Sharon and him surprised us by having us recreate the picture that made us fall in love with Lake Louise - again, another perfect touch!). Our 3 nights at their Banff Log Cabin B&B was more grand than we had expected - Sharon and Malcolm attended to our every need and put thought into the smallest aspects of our stay (our favorite was the personalized card they left for us next to our champagne and cake when we returned from our wedding dinner...a close 2nd was the scrumptious home-baked muffins!). Their knowledge of Banff was extremely helpful - they easily shared places to go and how to get there. We greatly enjoyed using their 2 bicycles to ride around Bow River and Vermillion Lake - everywhere we looked, we were in awe of the beauty and wildlife. Sharon and Malcolm, thank you again for sharing our day with us and making our fairy-tale come true! Best, Bentz and Megan

Jennifer Anne

Simply the best! Sharon is an absolute sweetheart and goes above and beyond with everything she does. I would highly recommend booking her if you want a worry free wedding!

Margareth Bergamin

My review will be a bit longer than usual because l am talking about my wedding (and not about dessert in a new restaurant). As a bride planning my wedding l wanted to take care of everything myself and plan every step, controlling all the details of my big day. Hiring an elopement professional that l found online was the opposite of it and it was scary for me to let go my desire to l control what l could not see, after all l don't live in Lake Louise. Sharon was a blessing in my wedding preparation. Since day one she was very easy to communicate and she answered all my emails with an extreme patience (even when l was freaking out a bit because l wanted coconut in the filling of my cake... l am that kind of person sometimes...). One day before my wedding day l met Sharon and she was so wonderful. She had all the paperwork done, reviewed all the wedding ceremony, showed me flowers to my bouquet, spent a good time showing Banff and taking photos for me and my future husband. At the ceremony day she arrived earlier with her husband and photographer Malcolm. She brought champagne, chocolates, the bouquet, a gorgeous cake and the best energy possible. She helped me with my dress (that was complicated to wear.... ah, she steamed it too) and she had all details ready for me. She is very perfectionist and l could not have asked for anyone better to have my back. She adjusted my dress and my hair during the photos as many time as it was needed and she wanted be sure that l was having a perfect time without get concerned with anything. Malcolm was a awesome photographer and made me laugh many times. Sharon hired a commissioner that read beautiful poems and made the ceremony unforgettable. The photo session was so beautiful and fun that l saw tourists taking photos of us too. Sharon made a reservation for my wedding dinner in the most beautiful restaurant possible (with a romantic view). Less than 24h later l had 30 edited photos that Malcolm sent me and OMG... they are breath taking. If you are reading this review and are concerned about hiring Elope in Banff - don't be. Sharon will take care of you and make your dream come true. Thanks Sharon and Malcom! Groom's opinion: since our family couldn't be there, it was great to have Sharon and Malcom by our side in such meaningful day.

Wayne Pedersen

Sharon, Malcolm and Claire are amazing people and they all love their jobs so much. Teresa and I were very happy with everything. Sharon for keeping us organized with our plans for months always putting us at ease. Malcolm for taking our engagement photos and wedding photos. Malcolm is awesome. He is so fun to work with. Great photos, funny, energy, and creative. Feels like someone we will meet again one day. Maybe for anniversary photos! Claire took care of my bride all day long and ensured she was pampered. She showed us the flowers the day before to make sure we were happy. She also took care of the groom and the entire wedding party. She’s an amazing woman! All in all our day was flawless. No issues. No surprises. Just calmness, love and memories. Thank you so much. Teresa and Wayne Pedersen

Joanna & Scott Kraft-Walsh

We could not be happier with our Simply Spectacular wedding. Sharon was amazing, right from the start. She was a pleasure to interact with and took care of absolutely everything. She was very responsive and communicated all details up front. It really made our wedding stress free! Malcom was also amazing and really great to work with. We were relaxed and he made the short time we had for pictures seem effortless. And our pictures are absolutely stunning!!! We have such wonderful memories from our wedding day and owe a lot of that to Sharon and Malcom making it a perfect day!

Sarah Bennett

These guys are amazing. They make it so easy and yet so special. Everything is customized to you and you don't have to lift a finger. Claire was so sweet and so welcoming and Roger was spectacular. Every picture is amazing. I can't express how perfect our wedding was thanks to Elope in Banff.

Ami Walker

I called Sharon in Sept 2019 to secure our date and right away I felt all the stress of wedding planning go away. She was incredibly flexible when we asked to change our package in February 2020, and was sympathetic and understanding when I called again to let her know that our families were not comfortable flying to our wedding giving the events of 2020. We loved the tour of Banff and appreciated all the extra time and little details she put into making our wedding unforgettable. We have already recommended Elope in Banff to 2 of our couple friends. We cannot wait to come back and visit the Log Cabin this summer! Thank you Sharon and Malcom for making our Covid wedding a dream!

Will Gale

A Dream Wedding: This was absolutely everything we'd wanted, The service was upmost quality, extremely prompt and flexible. I really can't speak anything other then praise. Chris did a meticulous and professionally wonderful job. The location was wonderful, the photography was top-notch as was the florist!

Stephanie Edwards

We had a great wedding thanks to the planners and photographer provided. All aspects where well taken care of from hair, makeup, flowers, reception, ceremony etc. Our JP was also fantastic and very personable. Pictures turned out lovely. We really could not have asked for a more stress-free, easy, yet memorable, wedding. Thank-you so much!

Calvin lozinski-kumpula

Best Day Ever Honestly just the very best experience we could of hoped for. The team was so easy to work with and everything turned out magically due to the special care and attention.

Bethany Peters

Sharon was amazing to work with from the first email to the last detail of our big day. She always patient, professional and extremely helpful. She even took us on a tour of Banff and recommended places to go on our trip the day before. We could not ask anything more, every detail was perfect and she made sure our day was stress free and absolutely beautiful!

Johanna Palacios-Martinez

Everything was just perfect and we have already shared the Facebook link with family and friends. My parents were thrilled with how everything turned out. We can't thank you enough! Sharon, Malcolm and Chris you guys made everything perfect it was like a dream.

Maryana Svitnytska

Thank you Sharon and Malcolm. You did incredible job for us preparing everything for our wedding day. We got much more than we could expect for giving you such short notice. All our guests were extremely impressed including ourselves. Everyone had a great time, hats off to the both of you.

Teresa Sutherland

Sharon, Malcolm and Claire are amazing people and they all love their jobs so much. Teresa and I were very happy with everything. Sharon for keeping us organized with our plans for months always putting us at ease. Malcolm for taking our engagement photos and wedding photos. Malcolm is awesome. He is so fun to work with. Great photos, funny, energy, and creative. Feels like someone we will meet again one day. Maybe for anniversary photos! Claire took care of my bride all day long and ensured she was pampered. She showed us the flowers the day before to make sure we were happy. She also took care of the groom and the entire wedding party. She’s an amazing woman! All in all our day was flawless. No issues. No surprises. Just calmness, love and memories. Thank you so much. Teresa and Wayne Pedersen

Alysha Decker

We could not recommend elope in Banff enough! Our day of coordinator Chris was amazing, from remembering things that slipped my mind to fixing my hair and dress for every photo. We raved for days after at how amazing she treated us. Roger ( our photographer) made us super comfortable and guided our awkward selves through photos with so much ease. We can tell that everyone who works with this company loves their job because of how much heart they put into the experience. Thank you for everything Sharon, Chris and Roger! - Alysha

Tyler Dwerncyhuk

Very pleasant The photos looked fantastic, it was a very pleasant experience. We had a great time and they made us feel very comfortable with the whole event. We are very thankful for them for being apart of our very special day!

Anisha Misra

It was an absolutely amazing experience. For a bride with very little preferences and not knowing what I really wanted, Sharon has a knack for people and giving them exactly what they want, when they don't even know it. From the planning process, Sharon was responsive and kept us in the loop for everything and was so accommodating in letting us plan via email. Even with our airline cancellations she was flexible, changed the time and managed to keep us calm. She took us to the absolute perfect locations for our pictures and ceremony. Her recommendations on what to do, where to eat, what to try made our whole stay not just the wedding day wonderful. The day of both Malcolm and Sharon were just amazing, they are the perfect team! They were prompt, made us (incredibly shy and awkward people) feel comfortable and it shows in the pictures. She took care of everything from bringing a wrap to hairspray to Listerine to champagne glasses. We didn't manage to get the bouquet in time but she managed to get me one. Did I mention we were very ill prepared and there couldn't have been anyone else who took care of us the way she did. Malcolm on the other hand left no stone unturned in getting the perfect picture, literally from getting his feet wet or getting into the grass or climbing on top of branches to get us the perfect angle. Did I mention the pictured were absolutely amazing?! We normally don't look that good. It was a great experience and we hope to come back to Banff and stay in touch with Sharon and Malcolm! Trust me there is no better couple to get you married, if this was something you did over and over again, I would Elope in Banff every time!!!

Flora Lee

From the moment we met Sharon we knew we were going to have a fantastic elopement. She was professional but also very genuine. She truly cared about our wedding experience. We opted for the simply spectacular wedding package (a heli wedding up the mountains in Canmore). The day of our wedding gale force wind kicked in and we were told it was unsafe to fly. Sharon made sure we could still be married on the ground with the most scenic backdrop and offered option to fly the next day for additional wedding photos. Malcolm the awesome and kind photographer took the best photos of our wedding. Memories to last a lifetime. Luckily we were able to fly (albeit a bit bumpy due to high winds) the next morning, which fulfilled my vision of being married on a mountaintop. We can’t thank Sharon and Malcolm enough. They made our wedding truly unforgettable. If you are looking for an elopement in Banff look no further. Thanks again!

N McRee

Simply amazing! We had high expectations for our wedding experience in Banff, but Sharon FAR exceeded anything we had dreamed of! Sharon helped us determine which package would fulfill our elopement ideas, thoroughly planned the experience, and spent quality time with us before the wedding to help us feel comfortable with both her and the locations. Everything from the flowers to the commissioner to the locations were perfect! The added human connection from both her and her husband made our day so very pleasurable. We would recommend this experience to anyone who is looking for an intimate ceremony filled with breathtaking views!

Ryan Ortizo

Best Wedding Planner Ever! We wanted a destination wedding in beautiful Lake Louise. But seeing as how we lived far away, we were worried about what if something went wrong. Thank goodness we found Sharon and Malcom from Elope In Banff. Sharon took care of everything and I mean everything. From grabbing the wedding dress and tuxedo so she could steam them and have them ready all the way to planning the whole wedding and guiding us through all the steps. As for Malcolm's pictures they looked like something straight out of a movie. Sharon even gave my whole family a tour around Banff. We also stayed at the Banff Log Cabin and had Malcom's delicious muffins! We couldn't have asked for more. They went above and beyond. We will always cherish our special day. Thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts.

Tera Field

Easy to work with. Fantastic response times via email and phone calls. Exquisite organization. My husband and I could not be more pleased with how smooth our day was, as well as, the months and weeks leading up to the wedding day. Could not ask for a more organized and fun group of people. Highly recommend!

Samantha Ross

The wedding planner went above and beyond for us. they answered almost right away no matter what time it was. we did not know what good restaurants were so they gave amazing suggestions off of the kind of food we liked. they were open to any changes that we requested. day of was beyond what we could have asked for. Absolutely no stress about what was going to happen only butterflies. hair and make up stayed in place in the heat. the photographer was funny and sweet. Sharon had everything ready in case anything went wrong and was there to fix the dress to look the best in pictures. my bustle button broke and she was able to sew that and even came back right before dinner because the strap on my dress broke. She made it look like new in only a couple minutes. She realized I didn't have a cover to keep warm and lent me her mink wrap. I am going to recommend these guys to anyone I talk to they just took all the stress of planning away and let us enjoy our magical day

sam c

Our experience with Elope in Banff was wonderful from start to finish. I completed the online contact us͛ form and received a call from Sharon Carmichael 20 minutes later. After a few phone calls and e- mails we were able to find a date and venue for the Simply Romantic package with twenty guests. Working with Sharon was key to making our mountain destination elopement a huge success. She was so attentive to every little detail in the planning process that when it came to our big day, we were able to just relax and enjoy every moment. I would highly recommend Elope in Banff͛s services to anyone who is planning an elopement. Our guests all enjoyed the day and stated the intimate ceremony and reception were perfect. I am not the type of person that enjoys having my picture taken but Malcolm Carmichael with Alpine Peak Photography made it very easy to relax and act natural. The photos we received from Malcolm are a perfect representation of our day. He captured small details, candid moments and knew how to perfectly balance our posed shots with the mountain backdrop.

Amy May

From the first phone call to the end of our time together, everything went perfectly. Sharon thought of everything! The planning was seamless and taken care of. The wedding day was so well organized and we could just focus on each other and …

Meagan Fisher

Choosing Elope in Banff for our wedding was the best decision! Our heli wedding was exactly how it sounded and even better. Sharon and Malcolm are wonderful people who we are so happy to witness our special day. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and our photos captured every moment beautifully. Thank you for helping us create a lasting memory ????

brian dinsmore

Sharon is the Real ‘Elope in Banff’. Don’t be confused by Ads on Google. Anyone can pay for Google Ads. Sharon is truly a class act in everything she does. Her sense of style and artistic touches is the secret weapon that she brings to any event or wedding she is involved in.

M R

Just returned home from Banff and could hardly wait to review. A big thank you to Sharon, Malcolm and Claire for giving us the fairytale wedding we had imagined. They are highly accommodating and will do everything in their power to make your day magical. I had my hair and makeup done as well, the ladies who came to do that were also amazing and made me feel so special. Thank you SO much for giving us the day we had dreamt of and making me feel like a princess on my wedding day. I will definitely be recommending elope banff and alpine peak photography to everyone I know. Thank you again! 5+ stars!

Rhonda Smith

Fabulous Experience! Thank you so much for making our day so special! Everyone we encountered with the service from the florist to the JP were friendly and professional. There were 2 other weddings going on in our hotel and everyone else seemed to be stressed out. For us it was the easiest and least stressful experience, it couldn’t have been more perfect! We had to change the date a couple times to accommodate out of town guests, they were very patient and accommodating!

Lynn Nguyen

I am so so so happy! Sharon and her team were everything and more. I’ll be honest, I didn’t have the highest expectations because of some experiences I’ve had before with destination weddings but this exceeded everything we could ever dream. Sharon and I have been talking for several years and she helped me with all the decisions and was so communicative. She really took her time with us the day before to show us spots to get married and thought of everything on our wedding day including a big fur coat, hand warmers, ear muffs etc. I loved how she would constantly fix our attire to make sure we would get good pictures in… something I didn’t expect at all but loved. The sneak peak pictures also came back to us in just under 2 days and I’m so happy with them. Our photographer Bryan had the best attitude and funny which help me and any anxiety I had. He spent the whole day with us and I honestly loved his energy so much, I felt like we could have had drinks/dinner later that day and we would have loved it. Michael our videographer also helped me with any feelings I might have had and even offered to get our video back faster if we would like. I declined only because it was the holiday season and wanted him to not stress. Rob our officiant had the right amount of humor and the energy he exuded really made it seem as he’s known us forever. The girls that did our bouquet and boutonnière were amazing. They really listened and made us feel super special and had me tearing up with how gorgeous the bouquet was. I would recommend anyone to do this if they love beautiful scenery and the most perfect intimate time. If I could I would do this all over again! Thank you Sharon and your whole team for making our winter wedding elopement absolutely perfect.

Mihaela Hembree

Thank you Sharon and Claire for all that you did for us. The planning and the wedding was so stress free for us, you guys thought of every detail. Malcolm thank so much. These photos are amazing and we cannot wait to see the rest. Your guys professionalism is far beyond everything we could of imagined. Your team made our wedding day a true fairy tale. Kenny and Mia Godfrey

Isabelle Leblond

(Translated) We loved our experience with the entire Elope in Banff team. We had opted for a micro wedding in times of pandemic. Coming from Quebec, we wanted to be able to enjoy a wonderful trip to Alberta without worrying about the complex and stressful wedding preparations. A professional team attentive to our needs. That is not to mention the breathtaking photos. We recommend them to couples wishing to get married in the most beautiful Canadian landscapes! (Original) Nous avons adoré notre expérience avec toute l’équipe d’Elope in Banff. Nous avions opté pour un micro mariage en temps de pandémie. Venant du Québec, nous voulions pouvoir profiter d’un magnifique voyage en Alberta sans se soucier des préparatifs complexes et stressants d’un mariage. Une équipe professionnelle et à l’écoute de nos besoins. Cela sans parler des photos à couper le souffle. Nous les recommandons aux couples désirant se marier dans les plus beaux paysages canadiens!

Amanda Klooster

Helicopter Elopement! We were beyond impressed with Sharon. From our first phone call to our wedding day, she was helpful, timely in her responses, organized, and most importantly very reassuring. Our mountain elopement was everything we imaged and so much more. We wanted a stress free wedding that captured our love for each other and the outdoors..... and Sharon exceeded all of our expectations. Right down to helping me book a helicopter 13 days before our wedding and then surprising my groom on the wedding day with it! We are so thankful for Sharon and highly recommend her! I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day for our wedding.

Chad Beatty

Absolutely Amazing! Sharon definitely went above and beyond, her attention to detail is truly amazing. We can’t thank you enough for making our day extra special! Thank you so much!!

Jessica LaPointe

I was recommended by a friend to look into eloping with Elope in Banff/Alpine Peak Photography and I have to say.. My now Husband and I absolutely loved the whole experience since the very first email. Everything went smoothly and worry free. From the wedding planners, photographer, officiant, bouquet, hairstylist and beyond.. They were all amazing and a dream to work with. They really go out of their way to make sure your day is perfect! I can't rave enough. I am so happy! Thank you guys so much. We will forever cherish the memories you made possible for us to have. You are all amazing!

Francia Lun

My husband and I were talking one evening about our wedding plans and we entertained the idea of eloping in Banff during the wintertime. We always wanted a small/intimate wedding,and found some great micro-wedding packages through Elope in Banff. I first reached out about a package in Canmore, and Sharon recommended a package that was more fitting for us based on the # of guests we wanted & the date we initially picked. We ended up going with the Simply Romantic package and chose the BSH as our venue. Because of the pandemic we had to push our wedding from January to October, but Sharon & her team were so accommodating and made us feel at ease after having to make the difficult decision to postpone. We arrived in Banff two nights before our wedding day and met with Sharon for a tour the day before. She showed us several scenic spots for photos, drove us to our venue & went over what to expect for our ceremony, showed us areas we can explore or partake in outdoor activities in, and even made restaurant suggestions for later that day as I told her I was going to dine out with my two sisters in law. On the day of our wedding, Sharon coordinated everything perfectly and took great care of us. Roger was also excellent & gave us fun prompts for our photos. It has only been 2 weeks since our wedding so we have not received the full gallery yet but I love some of the sneak peeks they uploaded to their Facebook page. Thank you Sharon for going above and beyond for us & to her team that helped make our day so magical ♡ Our wedding far exceeded our expectations & we definitely plan on celebrating some of our anniversaries back in Banff.

Erin Tajiri

If you want the perfect wedding, Elope in Banff is how you'll have the best day of your life! Sharon is so understanding, extremely helpful, is such a delight to work with and has the very best vendors to work with. I was absolutely floored with the amazing floral arrangements we got for our day. The photographs have been absolutely stunning. Sharon, and her team truly are THE DREAM TEAM. After having to replan our wedding 4 times due to covid, we still had the most amazing day. We were worried we would feel robbed of our big wedding we had planned, but she made everything so much better than what we could have ever planned in "normal" times. I hope everyone has the opportunity to work with Elope in Banff. Thank you again to Sharon and her team at Elope in Banff, we couldn't be happier. We had the best wedding day! Erin & Dallas

Stefanie Laurie

I never could have imagined a wedding to be so stress free and blissful. From the planning, flowers, photography, and everything else in between we were taken care of and the day was flawless. I cannot express how happy and grateful for the Elope in Banff team for making our day so amazing!

Calvin Quast

When we got engaged in Banff a couple years ago, we decided that we also wanted a small wedding ceremony in Banff. We did a little searching and came across Elope in Banff. My wife and I are so happy that we found them. Sharon was so easy to deal with from the first email until our wedding pictures were complete. Sharon, Malcolm, Michael and their team helped put together a magical day for us. Even after we had to postpone our wedding for almost a year due to covid shutdowns our special day turned out perfect. They treated us like royalty the whole time and made sure everything was perfect for us. Thank you Sharon, Malcolm, Michael and the rest of the Elope in Banff team for all of your hard work to make our wedding day spectacular.

Tom Mckenzie

5 Stars would give more if I could. Sharon made our wedding stress free from start to finish. Malcolm is awesome. Just great people great experience I highly recommend.

Crystal Komarnicki

Larry and I were very impressed with the convenience and pricing of the Simply Elope package that Sharon and Malcolm offered. We chose a day that happened to be a statutory holiday that landed on a Sunday and without Sharon I do not believe we would have been able to book everything and have everything planned on our own. Sharon took care of everything so we did not need to worry and left us with the responsibility of a few minor things the day prior to our wedding and to showing up to say 'I Do'. I am sure if Sharon could have controlled the weather she would have taken care of that also however it was a fantastic day despite the cold and overcast. Thank you so very much for helping us make our dreams become a reality.

Caitlin

Elope In Banff was by far the best decision we could have made regarding our Canadian nuptials. From the start, Sharon was so engaged. She kept in regular contact, and genuinely cared about what we wanted for our special day. She recommended a day of travel, and then a day to meet with her for a couple hours before the wedding day. Meeting with her was one of the favorite parts of our trip. She instantly made us feel welcome and as if we’d known her forever. Not only had she taken care of all the legalities pertaining to our marriage license, but she took us into the registry office and walked us through every step of the process. She also took us into Banff Mountaintop Flowers where we, (mostly Caitlin) got to piece together an assortment of fresh cut flowers for her bouquet and my boutonnière. Sharon then chauffeured us around Banff and gave us a full tour of the city. She highlighted plenty of fantastic hikes, tours, places to shop, and recommended numerous restaurants. She also snapped several pictures of us as well as showing us a few fantastic views. We drove down to the Cascade ponds where she thoroughly went over the plan for the following day, and ran us through a rehearsal ceremony to calm the nerves. The day of the wedding she had two ladies from Salon 1463 arrive at our room to do hair and makeup. It sounded a little awkward, but was the complete opposite! Cass and Sue were so personable. We ended up having a great time with both of them. After they got us looking presentable, Sharon arrived with the rest of her team. We met her lovely husband Malcom, and our videographer, Mike. They not only went out of their way to make us comfortable, but made sure every detail was taken care of, even down to the pearl pin she used for the boutonnière. Sharon came locked and loaded with hairspray, tissues, and all of the other wedding planner necessities. She even utilized a gift bag ribbon in a last minute quick fix to attach a sapphire to Caitlin’s bouquet. The actual ceremony was very intimate on a clearing overlooking Lake Louise. Rob White was our commissioner. We could not have asked for anyone better to officiate our vows. He was so kind and engaged with both of us. After the ceremony we proceeded to the lake front for pictures. Lake Louise was fairly busy at the time and numerous people stopped to take our picture and to congratulate us. Malcom and Mike were both very patient and understanding of all the tourists. Sharon and her team surpassed all of our expectations, as well as handling any and every concern we had about eloping in a foreign country. We would highly recommend Elope In Banff, Salon 1463, Banff Mountaintop Flowers, and Alpine Peak Photography.

Amanda Marlor

Everything about our experience was perfect! Sharon handled all of the details better than I could have imagined. By the time my fiancé and I arrived we pretty much just had to show up! She also took us on a tour of the beautiful town of Banff and we got to preview where our pictures were going to be taken. Malcolm took the most stunning pictures to document our day! They are amazing at what they do and now that it is done I couldn’t imagine having doing it another way!!!

Calgary Harpist

Elope in Banff is the real deal! So Amazing! They took care of all the little details and made this elopement wedding day the most personal & specialized as can be! In the beautiful mountains where they live, Sharon the planner was so sweet and so professional, it was the perfect day!

kim kerfoot

Sharon and Malcolm were awesome. Sharon had everything taken care of and it was totally stress free. Loved meeting the florist the day before to see the flowers and make any changes to them. Taking the photos were so fun, Malcolm and Sharon made us so relaxed and we had a blast. They captured every moment of our wedding.

Darla Scrivner

Amazing day! We could not have asked for a better day with Sharon & Malcolm. We had some unexpected weather but they knew exactly what to do to maximize our day. Our wedding was beautiful and effortless thanks to Sharon’s planning. The photos are better than I could have imagined thanks to Malcolm. I have heard that taking photos can be a bit of a chore but we had fun and laughed all afternoon.

Rayanne Kemp

I 110% recommend Elope in Banff!! My husband and I recently got married through the simply romantic package and had the most perfect day. I was extremely impressed with how professional, organised, and genuine both Sharon and Malcolm were. …

Justin Huff

I can't say enough about how perfect our experience was last week. Sharon, thank you for your help in coordinating this wonderful day for us. From the technical details to the emergency water bottles, we couldn't imagine having a better experience with anyone else. Thank you for everything. Malcolm/Bryan, thank you for the the picture and video session. The sneak peaks are fantastic and we are excited to have these memories to share for the rest of our lives. I was afraid my wedding day nerves would come through but you guys made the mood light and the conversation great. Thank you. Deborah, thank you for the music. She loved hearing her favorite songs and we are so happy to have had you be a part of the experience. (Bryan, please also send our thanks to Alanna for the courtyard music that evening as well as Friday night. She played a few songs again for us that was the perfect send off from our trip north of the border.) Rob, thank you for being our officiant and for helping calm my nerves before the big show.

Victoria Elmes

Wow wow and wow !!!!!!!!!!!. Our lake Louise wedding , we dreamt it , planned it and we can honestly say from the bottom of our hearts it was perfect !!!!!!. We were blessed with an excellent wedding planner , photographer, videographer, harpest , Patrick who married us , our mums as our witnesses and two beautiful horses on our sleigh ride. The sun shone for us and the snow glistened!!!!. The photos are excellent and will hold memories forever. The experience of getting married in this way was absolutely magical with the mountains surrounding us as we took our vows and became husband and wife. Sharon ensured that the whole experience was completely personal and she was a great little helper regarding my dress and ensuring we had everything including our skis for photos !!!!. Thankyou Sharon we will certainly be in touch if we are to visit hopefully next year . Vicky and Rob xxxxx

Lily Wilson

Amazing Planner - Would 100% recommend We had the best day ever! Sharon thought of absolutely everything and made us both feel so special. Our photos are amazing. If you are thinking of booking, absolutely do because it made such a difference having a planner that lives in the Rockies and knows the area so well.

Robert Steiner

I have nothing but good things to say about Elope in Banff. Their team is world class. I rarely give a top score review but I will give credit where credit is due. HIGHLY recommend their service!!!! Felt like the best family members were there to take care of you.

Lisa Garrard-Clem

Sharon and Malcolm were truly awesome. Our wedding was everything we hoped for and then some! Sharon made planning our wedding easy and stress free. She arranged everything, from getting our marriage license, to hair, make up, flowers, cake, a harp player, photography and video. We would recommend Elope in Banff to anyone planning a wedding in the Canadian Rockies! Malcolm was fun to work with and did an amazing job on our pictures. We couldn't be more pleased!

Brittinni Condon

Invaluable experience and package, truly. This husband and wife team bring the wedding celebration all together. They are dedicated and on it and tailor the experience to you and your dream! Your ceremony and celebration may seem 'out of the box', but that's okay! It's about being happy and content when you look back on your day for years to come. Elope in Banff makes this happen. What better way to celebrate your love than to do it in such a beautiful place?!? Their package is invaluable, especially when you consider the photos that get captured, edited, and sent to you. I've heard so many wedding experiences where brides were extremely stressed, even through their most special day. Sharon and Malcolm and their blessing-of-a-business removes this stress and replaces it with sheer adventure, calm, fun, and excitement! I hope this makes your decision easy if you were considering reaching out to them or using them for your special day. :)

Lindsey Hodges

Sharon was very understanding and willing to talk to us months out from the wedding. Getting married somewhere you have never been was a bit nerve wracking but she answered all our questions and was very willing to talk us through months before we likely needed to. When the actual wedding came she took us around Banff and went through all the specifics so we felt ready and comfortable for our wedding day. Day of was like having a personal assistant who seamlessly took care of two brides at the same time! Malcolm (photographer) went straight into photo mode and managed to get great photos of all the details we had brought. The two of them really are a team! We genuinely felt that they cared about us and were celebrating with us. They certainly know what they are doing!

Paul Pennington

This was a great experience. Everything was done to perfection and the details were spot on. I would recommend anybody to get married in this way.

David Giang

Sharon and Malcolm made our elopement incredibly easy and stress-free. We found them to be very professional, courteous, and responsive. Sharon immediately put us at ease with her initial planning meeting and tour of Banff, and the day of the wedding could not have gone more smoothly. Highly recommend.

Melissa Strand

I honestly can not say enough good things about Sharon, Malcolm, and everyone else involved with our wedding. Even though the weather wasn't what I was hoping for it was still an absolutely amazing experience. They went way above and beyond what we were expecting from a wedding planner. Our guests even commented on how amazing the team was. You can tell that Sharon has a great group of vendors that she has solid relationships with which makes everything run so smoothly. It was completely stress free and there was nothing that I or my husband had to concern myself with the entire day. We got to enjoy our guests and our meal with absolutely nothing to worry about. It was amazing and I am so thankful I came across Sharon and her team. We couldn't have imagined doing anything different.

Jacqueline Hoffus

Everything was perfect even during a global pandemic! Our elopement ended up being during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sharon took every precaution and was absolutely wonderful to work with, incredibly professional, reassuring, and flexible, even after one postponement and a downgrade in guests. The entire planning process was a breeze and every question we had was promptly answered. Our tour of Banff was amazing and beautiful; Sharon made everything work somehow even though we ended up having to travel in separate vehicles to maintain social distancing! She was able to make our day incredibly special, full of optimism, and was prepared for anything. Sharon went above and beyond and it’s clear that she absolutely loves what she does and it shows! I’ll be wishing to relive this day over and over for the rest of my life. 10/10 will recommend to everyone!

Harsimran Kaur

Amazing experience with Sharon and her team. Highly recommended!

tracy coull

Working with Sharon before getting to Canada was amazing always fast at getting back in touch and doing her best to have everything we wanted. On our big day we had the pleasure of Claire assisting us who was lovely, caring and made our day so stress free. Malcolm the photographer was so passionate about his work and made sure we got the most incredible shots of us and continued to work with us and made sure we got what we wanted, Malcolm also made our guests feel very welcome and entertained the kids while trying to get the best shots. You guys are amazing and so glad we decided to let you help us :) you made our dreams come true. Keep up the good work.

Liz Hanson

Sharon and Malcolm were amazing to work with. They made the entire experience wonderful from start to finish, with great attention to detail. They went above and beyond and helped us include our boys in the wedding ceremony in a truly meaningful way. The entire experience was relaxed and we truly enjoyed the experience.

P.D. Auger

Absolutely Amazing! Sharon and Malcolm made our day perfect! Sharon took care of absolutely everything, and answered all my questions. I did not feel stressed out, unorganized, or rushed. Malcolm was such a pleasure to work with when it came time for pictures. We felt so good, so confident, and we had lots of laughs! It was truly an amazing day.

Caitlin “KittyKate48” Matheson

We were supposed to have a very different wedding day. One with 160 people in an entirely different location, because of COVID we had to change plans. We downsized to 14 people (Including my Hubby and I) and chose the Simply Breathtaking package with Sharon and her team. My Husband and I could not have made a better decision to have Sharon as our planner/coordinator and her Husband as the photographer. Everything was organized and timely, they were wonderful at directing the wedding day and helping us pose for wedding shots. The hair and makeup team were not only talented but very friendly, and officiant they chose was delightful. It is obvious to us that the photographer has plenty of experience with wedding photoshoots. He knew where the best spots were and had all the equipment needed. The cake was delicious and the reception at the Maple Leaf was phenomenal. I can honestly say I would recommend them to any couple looking for a small wedding or elopement, you can not go wrong by choosing Elope in Banff!

Beth Burris

Claire and Roger made our day perfect . Roger made us feel absolutely amazing in front of the camera went above and beyond to take the best photo. I was very nervous that something would go wrong till I met Claire she made me feel at ease about everything???? I want to thank Claire and Roger for the best experience ever .

Charlene Lahey

It was a perfect day! My husband and I are so incredibly thankful we had Chris as our wedding planner, we honestly don't know what we would have done without her! The whole day was so well organized and went very smoothly! Malcolm was also a fabulous photographer, my husband and I were a bit nervous how our sneak peeks would turn out since we both struggle posing for pictures but it was a breeze with him, he knew how to make us feel comfortable and ourselves! I would highly recommend eloping in banff!

Shauna G

Our wedding was perfect and couldn't have gone smoother or been organized better! My hair/makeup turned out perfect and our pictures are gorgeous. Sharon, Claire and Malcolm are amazing at what they do.

Malcolm Carmichael

Simply The BEST! Elope in Banff is one of, if not the, most respected business in the wedding industry in Banff. The owner, Sharon Carmichael, is dedicated to providing the very best wedding experience possible. I encourage you to do two things: Go to the "Elope in Banff" website and look through the 250+ excellent legitimate reviews and then make an informed choice.

Samantha Bailey

Malcolm and Sharon are true professionals. They know exactly what they are doing and we never had to worry about a thing. You can tell that they love what they do and their passion for their work shows in every detail of the wedding experience you get if you book with them. We would give them 100 out of 10 if we could, because they are worth it and if you want a seamless experience then go with them!

Naomi Sanzone

Sharon and Malcom were both absolutely amazing! They made our dreams come true. Sharon is so kind and thought of everything and more that we needed. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. I cannot say enough good things about them!!!

Tim Samson

Made the day run so smooth! Total professionals! Loved it!

Mike Mcshane

Sharon and Malcolm insured our special day was seamlessly beautiful. Our thoughts and ideas were heard and crafted into a day we will always remember. They both clearly care about their work and the couples they assist. Thank you for sharing your talents with us and our newly united family. Mike & Robin

Natasha Duckett

We really cannot say enough about Elope in Banff. Sharon and Malcom were a dynamic duo that made sure we were ready for everything and anything. While it was an elopement, all of the finer details were thought of and Sharon was extremely thorough. We received a beautiful bottle of champagne and had so much fun taking pictures whilst opening the bottle. They created an environment that celebrated us and allowed for complete comfort and fun while maintaining the elegance of the day! It's the little things that count and Sharon has all of the little things you could even need. Her experience is clearly evident and was very much appreciated. Sharon and Malcom are the Maid of Honour and Best Man of your dreams! Don't hesitate, book! Thank you, Sharon and Team

BrandonMitchell526

We are so happy to have had Sharon, Chris and Roger assist us on our special day. From when we submitted the form, Sharon called us within the hour. She is incredibly responsive and planned the itinerary for us, making it stress-free for my fiancé and I. The day before the wedding, Chris gave us a tour of the ceremony locations, and took my dress for it to be streamed. Chris is so friendly, kind and also very detail oriented and helped fluff my dress at every opportunity to ensure my dress looked nice for pictures. We are so so grateful to have had her join us on our special day and couldn’t have done it without her! Roger was an amazing photographer, he made us feel comfortable and I have no doubt our photos will turn out amazing. Thank you Elope in Banff, we could not have chosen a better team to work with!

Katrina Waugh

Absolutely amazing experience, Sharon is so warming and hospitable We recently traveled from Australia to Canada on vacation and later decided we would Elope while we were in Banff. From my very first email to Sharon from Elope in Banff, I was very comfortable and at ease with her immediate response and information, she was absolutely amazing to work with and nothing was to much trouble for her to organise for us. We meet with Sharon on our second day in Banff and instantly felt her warm and genuine nature, she made us feel very welcome and from there our excitement just escalated, Sharon took us on a little tour around the local area to ensure we chose the perfect location for our ceremony and additional locations for our photos, the knowledge and history Sharon shared with us was very informative which allowed us to explore all that we could while we were in Banff. Sharon had organised every last detail to perfection, she was genuinely excited for us and left no stone unturned to make sure our day was perfect. Sharon's husband Malcolm was our photographer and he was fantastic, he went over and above to capture perfect photo opportunities for us. So wonderful to see husband and wife work together like this to ensure they deliver a first class complete package. We cannot express enough just how unforgettable Sharon made our day, if you are looking to Elope in this area Sharon is definitely the lady to help organise your day. Thanks so much again xx

Sue Gorrigsen

Sharon is the Real ‘Elope in Banff’. She truly cares about every little detail to ensure to your day is picture perfect! …

Brittany Holsworth

Amazing is the word to describe our experience! Really was the best time of our lives. Thank you!! The experience was perfect and relaxing. anyone looking to elope in the mountains I completely 1000% recommend them.

Keira Derbyshire

Cannot recommend Sharon and Malcolm enough. Sharon was wonderful, so friendly, helpful and accommodating. Malcolm made us both feel at ease when taking photos. It was the perfect day and stress free. Thanks so much!

Kerri Currie

Along with many couples we had many plans that couldn't happen. We are so glad we decided chose Elope in Banff, Sharon made sure that everything was thought of before we even thought of it. Choosing an outdoor private location was perfect with the most beautiful background and surrounded by our immediate family was just what we wanted. Malcom was so much fun to work with and made a plus 36 degrees easy and full of laughter (especially when we brought out the dinosaur). His pictures we received as sneak peeks are absolutely amazing and we can wait for the rest. We would not change anything about our day, Sharon and Malcom made sure it was our day and that it was stress-free and full of love. Thankyou again for blessing us with our perfect day.

Catherine Meadows

Words cannot describe how wonderful our experience was. From our tour round Banff to the actual wedding day, it was all we'd dreamed of and more. Having Sharon and Malcolm with us on the day was like having long time friends with us. From the first phone call from Canada to the actual day was so easy. No stress, no panic - Sharon just sorted it all. The pictures are amazing too. Thank you both so much. X

Emma Emiliani

Perfect Fairy Tale Wedding! Sharon and Malcolm made our wedding an absolute dream come true! Sharon took care of everything that needed done, leaving us with a stress free wedding that we could enjoy. The photos that Malcolm took were breathtaking. This couple was amazing to work with and I can't say enough good things about them. They were both very friendly and accommodating with a very quick response time. Our wedding was no doubt the best day of our lives and it was all thanks to Elope in Banff!

Michael Simaeys

Sharon is incredible! We can not thank her enough for her hard work and dedication toward making our wedding day absolutely wonderful! Sharon was always very quick to reply to our emails. In the days leading up to our special day, Sharon provided us with all the information that we needed, plus more. When we met with her the day before our wedding we were very pleased and comforted to have her accompany us at the registry, tour us around Banff, and introduce us to the hair stylist and florists. The time we shared with her was enjoyable and welcoming—we could not have been more pleased! Sharon, along with everyone she collaborated with, truly made our wedding day spectacular—the most memorable day of our lives!

Sarah McConachie

Thank you Sharon, what an unbelievable experience and a day Stuart and I will never forget! I could not recommend Sharon highly enough! We had the most incredible day, very personal, perfect location, amazing organisation and fantastic photography! Sharon considered and planned every detail, making the day easy, relaxed and so enjoyable! The location on the hill was very private and with the most amazing views of Banff! We loved the morning we spent with Sharon the day before we got married...she gave us a personal tour of Banff, got the opportunity to see our flowers and got some photos at some amazing view points. It was a nice touch which instantly made us feel relaxed and excited about our big day. Sharon is so organised yet flexible and we loved the way her and Malcolm work to make you feel so special throughout the experience. They are a couple that anyone would be honoured to have as part of their day...we certainly were! 5+ stars!!

Tim Anderson

Just got Married in June and these guys made it so easy and fun. Everything was perfect and went off with a hitch ;) Malcom made the photo session so much fun, and the pics came out perfect!! Sadly, I'll never get to use them again, but you definitely should ????

Kryss Reishus

They made everything SO easy! Sharon and Malcolm were great and made our entire wedding experience as stress-free and fun as they possibly could. We could not have chosen a better team for our wedding! We have already recommended them to friends and will continue to do so!

Laura Ann

Amazing and stress free! I just want to say thank you to Sharon and Malcom on making our wedding day amazing. I was extremely nervous that things wouldnt go to plan, and sharon took all that worry away from me. She helped me get ready, and made sure to make me look my best . When we showed up un banff, she was there to greet us and took myself and Daniel to the venue, registry and for a guided tour of Banff. Sharon was more than willing to work with my demanding family, and took it with class and grace, while still making the day about us. We would highly recommend working with the Carmichael's. I can't wait to see the pictures, and have them hang up in our home, as a reminder of how much we love each other for years to come. Thanks for being the positive part of our special day!

Riley S

I cannot say enough great things about Sharon and her entire business. Not only did she throw together a beautiful wedding in one week, she made us feel comfortable and special during a very stressful time for the entire world. We received our photo sneak peek so quick and they are AMAZING! Malcolm did such a great job. Thank you to everyone that helped us- Patrick, Stephanie, Malcolm, and Sharon. We will remember this forever! We can’t wait to get back to Banff.

Mark Teague

If you are looking for a wedding planner near Banff, Canada you are now done. Sharon at Elope in Banff is amazing. I was initially hesitant when I saw the price. I read her reviews and a few others. Sharon's reviews were the only ones that gave me a confident feeling. After our big day I realize she and her photographer earn every dollar. I am in the US and all our correspondence was via email. All emails were professional and I received all responses timely. Sharon meet with us the day prior to the event and had everything taken care of. She arranged a fantastic stylist to take care of my hair and makeup on the day of our elopement. Then she and her photographer (husband) showed up to make our day Magical. They were professional yet friendly and truly sincere in making this the day of our dreams. The locations for the wedding and photos were breathtaking. She had everything we may have needed, including things we never thought of ( sunscreen, bug spray!). It was an amazing day and it was because of Sharon and Malcolm. The plan was made before we arrived and we literally showed up and let Sharon's capable hands take care of everything. And the sneak photos...beyond words! Magical. We can't wait to see the rest. You won't be disappointed using Elope in Banff!

Teresa Schmidt

Our day was memorable and beautiful in the mountains! Sharon and Malcolm are absolutely fabulous! They planned our day down to the very last minute and everything was perfect. The pictures are unbelievable, and their knowledge of Banff is awesome. I would highly recommend them

Aryan Vafadar

Sharon and her team did an amazing job for our ceremony! Very friendly people and enjoyed working with her! They made the entire process very easy and simple, we can’t recommend her enough :-)

Seannah Rose

Sharon was a huge help in getting information on all the options in her packages!

Ashley McGregor

Absolutely amazing!! I can't say enough positive things about our experience!! It was a PERFECT day. …

Amanda Baxter

Reading Sharons profile I knew she was the wedding planner for me. I couldn’t of been more right! What a beautiful, genuine, kind, motherly soul. She took care of my every need before and during the wedding. She made me feel prepared, stress free and most importantly comfortable. Her and Malcom (the photographer) were so charismatic, fun and incredibly patient. I couldn’t have asked for a better day, definitely choose Sharon as your wedding planner!

Sherild Rivera

Sharon and her team helped make our dream wedding come true. They were very professional and timely in their responses. Helped us throughout the process and even during the hardships the pandemic presented. I would recommend their services to everyone, they will make your day truly special. Thank you for everything!

Morgan Thompson

Sharon and Malcolm made our elopement so easy and special. They really go above and beyond to make sure it is perfect! We also stayed in their Banff Log Cabin which was our favorite place to stay while visiting. It is a great location and the breakfast is fantastic! They made us feel so welcomed and part of their family. If you’re eloping or just visiting Banff, I highly recommend them!! Thank you Sharon and Malcolm!

Cory McNeil

Sharon and Malcolm were amazing. Extremely responsive and her experience shows as she’s not afraid to explain why certain aspects won’t work, but has alternatives that make for a magical moment. We couldn’t have asked for a more polite, kind and professional planner. She set our minds at ease and all we had to do was show up, she handled the rest. Our photographer was comical and fun, making for great shots.

Wendy Thornburg

Sharon and Malcolm are amazing!!! Highly recommend! Sharon is an amazing wedding planner! She handled all of the details, gave us a tour of Banff the day before, and made the day 100% stress free! Malcolm was a wonderful photographer and captured some amazing shots. He and Sharon are very experienced and professional, yet wonderful people who are easy to get along with. Our big day was perfect thanks to these guys! I highly recommend Elope in Banff!!! You won’t be disappointed!

Brittany Bowers

Sharon and Malcolm, wow. What can we say. From our initial phone call to the actual ceremony they went above and beyond. Sharon is the most warm, lovely woman. She thought of every single detail and we could not have been more excited to receive her help. Malcolm was so creative and was not afraid to be daring to make sure our wedding pictures were amazing. My now husband and I really wanted to make our wedding day as seamless as stress-free as possible and Sharon and Malcom more than provided that. The absolute best wedding experience we could have ever imagined. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you both so much for making our special day even more unforgettable. You made this experience so amazing for us and there’s no way we could have done this without you. We will always think of the love and kindness you showed us when we think of our special day. ❤️

Fran T

Sharon and her team did a great job with our elopement. Every aspect was better than I could have imagined. She is so professional and a pleasure to work with. We received some pictures after 2 days and Roger did a great job capturing all the moments. Everything ran so smoothly, couldn't have asked for a better day, highly recommended.

Heather Luckay

Absolutely PERFECT! Everything went so smoothly, I am so grateful to the Elope in Banff team for making our day a dream! There were so knowledgeable and professional, and made planning a breeze! They knew the area so well and took some time to give us a tour and highlight the local hot spots. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend them!

Allison Armstrong

Sharon, Malcolm and their team helped make our special day all we have ever dreamed of. From the initial phone conversation with Sharon I was able to get an idea of what to expect when arriving in Banff. The day before the wedding Sharon met us in the lobby of our hotel to give us a tour of Banff so we were able to look at a variety of ceremony locations. Wedding day was absolutely stress free. Sharon looked after everything that needed to be looked after and thought of anything that I may have missed. Getting married in December was a bit chilly as expected but Sharon had an extra coat, mits and hand warmers on stand by. My hair and makeup was perfect, flowers were beautiful, marriage commissioner was absolutely wonderful, videographer was fantastic and photos were breathtaking. Sharon and her team made our day fun, memorable and all we could have dreamed of.

Edith Salgado

Sharon, Malcom & Team have a strong attention to detail delivering high quality service with exceptional photography. They made our day stress-free even tough last minute changes were necessary. Fantastic job, thank you so much! Edith & Chad

Andreja M

Helicopter Wedding Sharon and her team were great to work with, they went above and beyond to make our wedding a memorable experience!

Leah Sinclair

I am so pleased with the services Sharon provided for our wedding. Our day was effortless, fun, and simply amazing! I am forever grateful to Sharon for helping us to make our special day everything I dreamed it could be.

Sawyer Balcaen

There wasn’t one thing we were disappointed in. Everything was done top notch to the best of their abilities. Sharon and Malcom of elope in Banff are absolutely AMAZING.

Michael

Hi Sharon We must say a huge thank you for organising our day so well. Please say a million thank yous to Malcolm Claire and Marilyn. Marilyn for being so lovely, she was perfect, Claire for being so calm, attentive, thorough and in all absolutely amazing. Malcolm, well what can I say other than he could not have made us feel more comfortable which was very much needed as neither of us are great in front of a camera, he’s the best! Above all, as a team you could not have made the day go any better, it was perfect in every way with many many thanks to yourselves. We wouldn’t change a single thing. Kind regards M&M.

Alia Kreuzhofen

Absolutely amazing! Sharon and Malcolm made sure our day was incredible. There was no minor detail left out and they took care of it all. We did the heliwedding and honestly couldn't have imagined a better day. A sneak peak at photos was released so quickly and they are stunning, I can't wait for the rest! (Sneak peak photo attached) We loved everything about our special day thanks to Elope in Banff and Alpine Peak Photography.