Canmore Brides

11/23/2024

A nice winter ceremony inside.

11/22/2024

Elopement in winter

11/11/2024

Another great wedding ceremony on Tunnel Mountain in Banff

10/17/2024

Another great couple married

10/02/2024

I started as a marriage commissioner over 10 years ago providing couples with the ceremony they wanted like this couple back in 2014 . Two friends as witnesses and themselves for a late afternoon ceremony at Lake Minnewanka.

09/27/2024

Always makes me happy to get cards like this 😍

09/22/2024

So nice to be part of all my couples ceremonies

08/16/2024

Intro video to Aydin Odyakmaz - Alberta Marriage Commissioner

04/09/2024

Last fall Peyto Lake ceremony

04/06/2024

Snow in April for this couples ceremony

02/11/2024

K&M winter wedding in Banff

12/20/2023

Another great winter ceremony in Canmore

12/15/2023

Good morning! May you have a healthy happy day that is better than the day before. Please be nice to all the people you meet today. They will all appreciate your smile.

10/05/2023

Great ceremony with Devon & Taylor at Cascade Ponds.
Photo by Emilia - Magnifik Photography
Planning by Danielle -Something New Weddings

10/01/2023

Love this from another Marriage commissioner Barb from Sylvan Lake who took the time to write it .
“Outdoor ceremonies are absolutely beautiful, no question. Things to keep in mind

#1 what is plan "b", you may say,....oh a few sprinkles isn't a problem. Ok, think of your hair, dress, and makeup, they weren't free, also keep in mind, your marriage licence can not get wet as it must arrive to Vital Statistics in good form. Also keep in mind your photographers expensive equipment and your DJ as well.
#2 if you were a guest going to a ceremony and you knew it was going to rain or is raining, how comfortable would you be sitting there getting wet
#3 location, location, location. Is the ceremony location next to or near a highway. Having your ceremony on the family farm,... is it harvest time, as this year, balers, grain trucks, combine dust were all factors along with the smoke.
#4 if the ceremony location is outside and near a highway that also has a hill, the big trucks are gearing up and down, as well as many motorcycles
#5 are there other events near by to cause additional noise
#6 wind, of which no one has control, was a huge factor this year. Many veils were worse for wear.
#7 what are the bridesmaids wearing, both as a gown and for shoes, stairs are a HUGE tripping factor.
#8 how long a walk is it for the bridal party to come
#9 are your guests needing nearby accommodations
#10 some venues require you to wind up your celebration by a certain time
#11 does the venue offer their sound system and if so, do you have someone (if you aren't having your dj do music for ceremony) who knows how to run it for you. If you are renting equipment, be sure you have ALL the cords and the microphone cord is more than 6 feet long
#12 some venues will not let you take their chairs outside for ceremony, you will need to rent chairs or benches as an added expense.
#13 do you have guests with mobility issues
#14 if you have a caterer, do they require a kitchen for set up
#15 what is the capacity of the venue, having a venue that is the right size for your guest list so no one is feeling cramped. don't forget to include your bridal party in that number as well
#16 as crazy as this may seem, check for washrooms at the venue, some you need to rent portable washrooms
#17 are you coming dressed or require space in which to dress and do hair and makeup there
#18 do you need to bring your own signing table or do they provide that for you.

These are but a few of the items to consider when looking for the venue that is right for you, hope this helps”

09/20/2023

packages now available in

As someone who has been a photographer and videographer for over 20 years and shot many weddings here in the Canadian Rockies, I thought it would be nice for me to offer this service using some other great professional I know. As I've moved further into my marriage commissioner services and shot few...

09/07/2023

Back in 2015 this couple got Married at Moraine Lake. They hoped to canoe across and get married on the other side of the lake but it snowed and the staff didn't come to open the Canoe rental shop so they just had it on the shore. It was still a beautiful ceremony and was not as busy then as it is now.
Note: Moraine lake is only accessible by bus now no personal vehicles.