Meet Elope in Banff
Who is Elope in Banff
At Elope in Banff, we LOVE love! With over 4000 weddings behind our team, we’re thrilled to help couples celebrate one of the most important days in your story together and to help you begin a new chapter in a dream setting. Our team brings extensive wedding planning experience to our elopement packages, as well as an intimate knowledge of Banff and the surrounding area to ensure that you have everything you need for a stress-free wedding. We put our couples first and will be here to guide you through every part of the planning process, step by step.
With decades of wedding planning experience and a heart for helping couples plan elopements that perfectly embody their love story here in Banff, as well as in Canmore, Lake Louise and more.
Benefits you get from Elope in Banff
Intimate Elopements
Let your love be at the centre of your big day without the distractions of a big wedding.
Planning Made Easy
Our packages include plenty of "magic" to make your special day picture-perfect. We include everything from your location, photography, and flowers, and we even have optional add-ons for professional makeup application to help you look your best when you say, "I do!"
Bow Valley Locals
We're proud to be Banff locals and know the region well. There's nothing we love more than welcoming you to our gorgeous piece of the Rockies!
Knowledgeable and Here to Help!
Elope in Banff brings decades of experience to your special day and is proud to work closely with our couples to create a stress-free, breathtaking experience that you'll remember forever.
Meet the Team
Mission
Elope in Banff is proud to plan intimate elopements in Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Our mission is to create beautiful ceremonies that capture your love story and allow you to celebrate your union surrounded by a picture-perfect backdrop and guided by a team you can trust to handle every little detail for your big day.
Vision
Elope in Banff loves celebrating the love of others and helping couples celebrate their union surrounded by the beauty of the Rockies. We promise to help create a beautiful wedding that makes it easy to plan with confidence and allows you to focus on each other when it matters most.
Values
Elope in Banff believes that couples deserve a wedding day that allows their love to shine without the pressure and stress that typically follows a big ceremony and reception. We believe that small elopements give couples the privacy and intimacy that truly allows your love to shine through and allows you to declare your everlasting commitment on your own terms.
Elope in Banff will always put our couples first, and with decades of experience behind our team, you can count on us to plan the perfect day without all the headaches!
Elope in Banff features a team of top wedding planners, photographers and coordinators, each of which is dedicated to giving our couples the best experience possible. From handling every little detail to ensuring each beautiful moment is perfectly captured, we’re here to help guide you through every step of the elopement process and to make getting married in Banff easy!
Christianne Ullmark
Owner/Lead Planner
Christianne, or Chris as she’s better known, brings years of creative experience and the precision and care that comes with being a formally trained professional dancer to each elopement. As the owner of Elope In Banff, Christianne is passionate about personalized service and loves getting to know each couple throughout the planning process and on wedding day. She will ensure that you choose the perfect location, and that your special day is planned and executed flawlessly. A highlight of her career in the wedding industry has been the mentorship of Sharon Carmichael – Banff’s most experienced and professional full-time weding planner, and former owner and director of EIB. Christianne has successfully maintained EIB’s recognized standard of excellence and has curated some of the most exceptional elopement experiences for our amazing couples. With a professioal background in Contemporary dance and choreography, Christianne has performed around the world and teaches regularly as a sessional instructor at The University of Calgary in the Shool of Creative and Performing Arts. She holds a BFA in Performance (2009 TMU) and an MA in Dance Studies (2014 York University). Christianne loves to travel, ski, hike, dance and explore the outdoors in her spare time and brings couples a burst of energy and delightful organization in the planning process. Christianne lives in Canmore with her husband, Simon (EIB Photographer) and her two dogs – Benni and Zoe.
Caitlin McLeod
Elopement Coordinator
Caitlin’s energy and enthusiasm make her an invaluable part of the Elope in Banff team. With a passion for all things weddings, she brings warmth, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to every celebration. She delights in being part of couples’ happiest moments against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Caitlin will ensure everything runs smoothly – from coordinating logistics, vendors, family/ friends – and keep you smiling, so that you can truly enjoy your day. Beyond coordinating dream elopements, she’s a dedicated figure skating coach and a skilled baker who finds joy in creating treats for loved ones. Currently, she’s channeling her love for bridal fashion into launching her own boutique, Cariad Bridal.
Bryan White
Photographer
Simon Morin
Photographer