Intimate Banff Elopement at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake wedding portrait captured by Film and Forest Photography

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are both must-see glacier-fed lakes in Banff National Park. Amazingly, Caitlin and PJ had intimate ceremonies at both picturesque lakes. They wanted to keep part of their destination elopement to themselves and share the experience with their family as well. Thus, the two ceremonies.

To begin, they had an intimate ceremony with their loved ones in front of the stunning Lake Louise. After their family ceremony, just the two of them shared their vows on the shores of Moraine Lake. After their moment in front of the vivid turquoise waters, they headed to a break in the forest and privately had their first dance while The Lumineers played softly. Film and Forest Photography captured their intimate Banff elopement at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. You can view all the photos in the full gallery.

Fairmont Banff Springs hotel with Canadian flags on a sunny day Colorful wildflowers in a mountain valley with glacier in the background

Having A Wedding Ceremony at Banff National Park

PJ and Caitlin started their elopement day getting ready at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. The Fairmont is located right on the shores of Lake Louise, making it the perfect basecamp for Banff destination wedding.

The national park is public land so you can easily hold a small leave no trace ceremony nearby without having to rent out an outdoor space from the hotel itself.

Bride smiling, wearing a detailed wedding dress and veil

Bride twirling in wedding dress by a turquoise lake

HAILEY PAIGE WEDDING DRESS

Caitlin's hair and makeup is done by Something Borrowed Beauty. This beauty squad did a fabulous job of creating a polished bridal look that went perfectly with the bride's long sleeve Hailey Paige wedding dress.

Bride in wedding dress walks towards stunning mountain lake view bridal portrait in front of Lake Louise in Banff National park

Bride holding a beautiful wedding bouquet with colorful flowers

Canoe on Lake Louise surrounded by mountains Alberta

Groom in front of Lake Louise in Banff National park Vibrant autumn colors on mountain with lush green forest

Wedding decor on grass with stunning lake and mountain view

Lake Louise Wedding Ceremony

The bride and groom had an intimate wedding ceremony at Lake Louise with their family. Although Lake Louise can seem busy for a private wedding ceremony at first glance, you can quickly find some space away from the crowds. You'll also need an experienced Banff wedding photographer like Film and Forest Photography to find the perfect spot.

For their Lake Louise wedding ceremony decorations, Carissa of Wild Magnolia Floral created two stunning floral arrangements for the wedding ceremony. You can see them above. The Pampas grass and garden rose arrangements seamlessly blended with Caitlin's wedding bouquet.

Wedding ceremony with bride, groom, and guests in a scenic landscape Wedding ceremony by a turquoise lake in the mountains

Bride and groom exchanging vows at a lakeside wedding ceremony

Wedding couple exchanging vows in front of stunning mountain views Bride and groom kissing at a scenic mountain wedding ceremony

Newlyweds celebrate their marriage by a scenic lake with guests clapping Happy couple walk through confetti shower at beautiful wedding

Moraine Lake Elopement

After their Lake Louise elopement ceremony, the bride and groom headed to Moraine Lake, where they shared their vows on the shore privately. After celebrating with champagne, they headed to a beautiful spot and took photos in front of Lake Moraine's intensely colored blue and green waters.

A couple walking on a forest path, wedding day, holding hands

Couple exchanging vows at a lake wedding, emotional moment Bride and groom exchanging vows in a beautiful mountain landscape

Newlyweds share a kiss by the lake in front of majestic mountains

Bride and groom celebrate with champagne near a mountain lake wedding

Newlyweds popping champagne during their wedding in the mountains Newlyweds celebrate with champagne in front of a mountain lake

Bride and groom hold hands and walk in front of lake and mountains

Stunning turquoise lake surrounded by snow capped mountains

Bride and groom hiking for a scenic wedding photo

Wedding couple posing by a turquoise lake and snowy mountains Smiling bride and groom share a tender moment on their wedding day

Wedding couple poses by turquoise lake with mountain backdrop

Newlyweds admire a breathtaking turquoise lake view on their wedding day

First Dance

Hidden away from view, Caitlin and PJ had their first dance to The Lumineers as a newly married couple. A magical wedding moment planned by Film and Forest Photography. It is one of their favorite ways to end a Moraine Lake elopement. We could not agree more.

Couple embraces at wedding in a lush green forest setting