A Luxurious Banff Park Lodge Wedding
- Jan 1, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 11, 2024
Being able to share the beautiful landscapes of Banff National Park with couples is one of the reasons I became a Banff wedding photographer. Sophia and Doug's beautiful wedding at the luxurious Banff Park Lodge was one to remember. Continue reading to find out why!
Banff Wedding Photographer at a Downtown Banff Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
Sophia and Doug travelled from Wisconsin with their family and closest friends to take in the views of the Rocky Mountains for their Banff wedding photography. They asked me to photograph their rehearsal dinner at St. James's Gate Irish Pub in Banff which ended up being a ton of fun with great food, drinks and dancing into the night! Having a rehearsal dinner is always a great way for the two families to meet, catch up and get ready for the wedding on the following day. It was amazing to see Sophia and Doug's friends come together in Banff from across the 4 corners of the United States to celebrate with them. As a Banff wedding photographer, I get to photograph a lot of rehearsal dinners but this one was truly one to remember!
Luxurious Wedding Details at this Banff Park Lodge Wedding
The wedding day arrived and, as their Banff wedding photographer, I showed up bright and early to photograph Sophia getting ready at Banff Park Lodge. Her wedding day jewelry and accessories were some of the nicest that I've seen in recent memory: Louis Vuitton shoes, exquisite rings and a Burberry watch. I got some fantastic shots of Sophia's mother helping her put her dress and jewelry on in front of the mirror as well as some group shots with her bridesmaids. One of my favourite moments from that morning was when Sophia opened a letter from Doug and read it; tears of joy rolled down her cheeks and she smiled. I was so happy to be their Banff wedding photographer that day and I feel privileged to have experienced these moments of happiness with her.
Banff Wedding Photographers' Favourite Venues: Tunnel Mountain
Tunnel Mountain is one of my favourite Venues in Banff and I think that most Banff wedding photographers would agree with me. It's an outdoor venue set on a grassy field overlooking the Western edge of Mount Rundle and the Bow River. You have amazing views looking down the valley towards Canmore and Tunnel Mountain's massive cliffs loom above to the right. Sophia arrived in an exquisite Rolls Royce limo from Alpine Limo and there was a very emotional moment between her and her father that I was able to capture just as she stepped out of the car. With her veil on and holding her father's arm, Sophia walked down the aisle towards Doug, who I could tell was overcome with emotion. The ceremony was a wonderful celebration of love with heartfelt vows and lots of laughter and tears in the audience and centerstage alike. As their Banff wedding photographer I worked with my second shooter to focus on capturing candid moments between the bride and groom but also the audience.
Big weddings always a lot of fun, but so are smaller elopements!
Check out this intimate Banff elopement at Tunnel Mountain Reservoir
After the ceremony was complete, we drove to Surprise Corner for some couples photos and then to Banff Park Lodge for the wedding reception. Weddings at Banff Park Lodge are always great because the food is amazing, they have a huge dance floor and plenty of seating for large gatherings. After an exciting grand entrance with the entire wedding party, the parents delivered some emotional toasts and the dance floor was opened up. Thank you Sophia and Doug for choosing me to be your Banff wedding photographer, it was a day I will never forget!
Hair and Makeup for wedding done at Botega Salon in Banff 
Bride getting ready at Botega Salon in Banff 
Bride getting ready for Banff Park Lodge wedding in Banff 
Bride's wedding day details at Banff Park Lodge wedding in Banff 
Bride's wedding day details at Banff Park Lodge wedding in Banff 
Bride and Bridesmaids photographed by Banff wedding photographer 
Banff wedding photographer at Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Groomsmen getting ready for Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Candid moment at Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Groom and groomsmen posing for their Banff wedding photographer 
Mother helping bride get ready for their Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Banff wedding photographer at Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Bridal portrait by Banff wedding photographer 
Artistic photo of bridesmaids helping bride get ready 
Louis Vuitton wedding shoes at Banff wedding 
Bride reading letter from husband on wedding day, an emotional moment captured by Banff wedding photographer 
Tears of happiness as bride reads letter from husband on wedding day 
Bride poses for Banff wedding photographer 
Black and white bridal portrait at Banff Park Lodge 
Banff wedding photographer taking bridal portrait at Banff Park Lodge 
Bridal party and bride getting ready for Tunnel Mountain wedding 
Banff wedding photographer and bridal party getting ready for Tunnel Mountain wedding 
Rolls Royce from Alpine Limo at Banff wedding 
Tunnel mountain wedding venue with chairs and altar set up 
Bride arriving in Alpine Limo Rolls Royce for Tunnel Mountain wedding 
Candid moment between father and bride during Tunnel Mountain wedding 
Tunnel Mountain wedding 
Father and bride arriving at Tunnel Mountain wedding 
Tunnel Mountain wedding photographer 
Banff wedding photographer at Tunnel Mountain wedding ceremony 
Banff wedding photographer at Tunnel Mountain wedding 
Bride and groom at Tunnel Mountain wedding with moody dark sky 
Dog watching over Tunnel Mountain wedding in Banff 
Tunnel Mountain wedding photography in Banff 
Banff wedding photographer 
Banff wedding photographer at luxurious Banff wedding 
Placing the wedding ring on the bride's hand at Tunnel Mountain wedding in Banff 
Banff wedding photographer 
First kiss at Tunnel Mountain wedding in Banff 
Banff wedding photographer at Tunnel Mountain wedding first kiss 
Celebrating with a first kiss at their Tunnel Mountain wedding in Banff 
Bridesmaids flowers in Banff 
Bridesmaid and Bridal dresses in Banff 
Groom and bridesmaids having fun at Tunnel Mountain in Banff 
Bride and groom grand exit in Banff 
A kiss in the Rolls Royce limo leaving Tunnel Mountain Banff 
Banff wedding photographer at Surprise Corner 
Bride and groom portraits at Surprise Corner Banff 
Surprise corner wedding photos in Banff 
Luxurious Rolls Royce wedding photos in Banff 
Wedding photos at surprise corner 
Wedding reception details at Banff Park Lodge 
Wedding cake at Banff Park Lodge 
Banff Park Lodge candid moment 
Banff wedding photographer at Banff Park Lodge 
Wedding toast at Banff Park Lodge 
Wedding toast by father at Banff Park Lodge 
Cake cutting at Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Banff Park Lodge 
First dance at Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Banff wedding photographer at Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Banff Park Lodge wedding 
Wedding reception at Banff Park Lodge 
Dancing the night away at Banff Park lodge wedding 
Bride dancing at Banff Park Lodge wedding reception 
Banff wedding photographer at Banff Park Lodge wedding reception 
Bride and groom dance at Banff Park Lodge reception
Vendors that made this wedding amazing
Planner: @motherofthebrideweddings | Officiant: Klaus Ohlhoff | Hair and Makeup: Botega Salon | Flowers: Banff Flowers | Cake: Cake Creations | DJ: Pez Productions | Venue: Banff Park Lodge | Limo: Alpine Limo
