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Stunning Spring Lake Minnewanka Elopement | Lauren & Randy

Randy and Lauren’s Spring Lake Minnewanka Elopement It was a beautiful spring day in the Canadian Rockies when I met up with Lauren and Randy for their spring Lake Minnewanka elopement in Banff National Park. These two love birds said “I Do” Lakeside with their friends and children looking on, and the Canadian Rockies watching […]

Canmore Winter Wonderland – a Silvertip Wedding | Bonnie + Tyson

Bonnie and Tyson got married this past February at Silvertip Resort here in the Rocky Mountain town of Canmore, Alberta. Bonnie and Tyson’s wedding was amazing and I loved every last minute of our time together! Their wedding was my first time shooting a wedding at this location, and let me just say – this […]

How to Choose the Best Elopement Flowers

The tradition of carrying flowers down the aisle on your wedding day and at your elopement is one as old as time. Ancient Greeks, Romans, and even Egyptians, carried fragrant bunches of herbs and spices to ward off bad luck on their wedding day. Flowers, symbolize a new beginning and are said to bring fertility, […]

Wedge Pond Beautiful Sunrise Engagement in Kananaskis Country | Joelle + Shawn

When Joelle and Shawn contacted me to arrange their session, I knew right away that we should host their engagement in Kananskis Country at the beautiful Wedge Pond. With stunning and awe-inspiring big-mountain views, and a reflection that is one of the best in the area, I knew they wouldn’t son forget this morning spent […]

Stunning Sunrise Kananaskis Adventure Engagement Session | Hayley + Hessel

When my alarm went off at 2:15 am for Hayley and Hessel’s Kananaskis sunrise photoshoot, I wasn’t sluggish. Today was going to be an epic day! After a quick coffee and some toast, we were off to the trailhead for Smutwood in Kananaskis Country (or Peter Lougheed Provincial Park). The washboard road was pretty bad […]

Lake Minnewanka Sunrise Adventure Engagement | Marianne + Talal

A beautiful, calm morning sunrise engagement session in Banff National Park at Lake Minnewanka.

Finding Your Dream Dress… For Less!

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to save cash buying your dream dress so you don’t jet off into your future together toting a trunk full of debt behind you. With a little (or a lot) of hunting and patience, you can find THE dress that makes you weak in the knees without maxing your budget.

A Hidden Gem for Eloping in the Rockies

Kananaskis offers access to the Canadian Rockies eastern peaks and some absolutely stunning vistas. There are so many amazing hidden gem locations to host an elopement, it’s hard to keep up!

Hoodoo You Love – Hoodoo’s Beautiful Banff Elopement | Steph + Robbie’s

Steph and Robbie are a sweet couple from Banff, Alberta who’s original wedding plans got squashed, so they decided to host a beautiful Banff elopement instead! Join me as I reminisce on this beautiful Banff elopement with two locals whose love outshone the late afternoon sunshine.

Switch to an Elopement!

During such a trying time, it can be hard for couples to watch their wedding plans fade away. Instead of abolishing your wedding completely, moving toward an elopement may be the right choice for couples who still want to move forward with their ‘I do’.