Micro Wedding

Your ceremony can happen outdoors with a mountain view, then the whole group moves inside to the Thrive Room for a long-table dinner glowing with candlelight. An indoor backup is built into the plan from the start, so a shift in the weather never turns into a scramble.

A private hallway connects the Thrive Room to the Spark Room next door, so dinner slides straight into a dance floor once the plates clear. Cozy lounge corners give your smaller guest list somewhere to gather between toasts and dancing, rather than spreading everyone thin across a big room.

What’s included with your micro wedding:

• Outdoor ceremony site with an indoor backup built in
• The Thrive Room for long-table dinner
• The Spark Room, connected by a private hallway, for dancing
• Cozy lounge corners for your guest list
• The Bunny Den kids’ corner if little ones are on the list
• Guidance on Banff National Park permits if part of your day happens in the park

Popular add-ons for a micro wedding:

• A mimosa bar or signature cocktail for the toast
• Karaoke under the disco ball once dinner wraps
• Photo booth for a night’s worth of pictures with a small crowd
• Decor styling to match your palette

Bring your own cake and champagne for a simple, budget-friendly spread, or ask us to arrange grazing boards, a plated dinner or a s’mores bar instead. Alcohol is BYO under an AGLC Special Event Licence, served indoors with no corkage and no bar minimums, so a smaller guest list means a smaller bill too.

What is a micro wedding, and how is it different from an elopement?
A micro wedding sits between eloping and a full-scale wedding, usually a guest list small enough to know everyone by name. You still get the vows, the long-table dinner and the dance floor, just with only your favourite people in the room.

How many guests can we invite to a micro wedding?
Micro weddings here can flex from an intimate setup for around 10 all the way up to around 60 for a seated dinner, with room for up to 100 if you’d rather turn it into a mingling, cocktail-style night. Tell us your rough headcount and we’ll show you how the space flows for your number.

How much does a micro wedding in Canmore cost?
It depends on your headcount, your date and how much you bring in yourselves. Send us your details and we’ll put together options and availability for exactly what you have in mind.

Can we bring our own food and alcohol?
Yes. Bring your own cake, order from a restaurant or caterer you love, or ask us to arrange grazing boards, a plated dinner or a s’mores bar. Alcohol is BYO under an AGLC Special Event Licence, a simple permit we’ll walk you through.

What happens if the weather ruins our outdoor ceremony?
Then you move indoors, and it still looks intentional, because the indoor backup is part of the plan from day one. Either way, you’re married by dinner.

Do we need a permit to get married in Banff National Park?
If your ceremony happens inside the park, yes, Parks Canada requires a permit and caps outdoor ceremony sites at a small group. We’ll help you figure out whether a park ceremony fits your plans or whether vows near Canmore and a celebration here is the easier route.

Can you help us find an officiant and photographer?
Yes. Tell us the style you’re after and we’ll point you to officiants and photographers we trust around Canmore and Banff.

Most of our guests are flying in. Can you help with logistics?
That’s normal for us. We help with accommodation blocks and shuttle schedules between hotels and the venue, and downtown Canmore means guests can walk to coffee and dinner between events.

Will a small wedding still feel like a real wedding?
Yes. A candlelit long-table dinner, toasts that mean something and a dance floor that opens the second dessert clears, a small room tends to feel bigger, not smaller.

Can we add extras like live music?
Yes. Popular add-ons include karaoke under the disco ball and a mimosa bar for the toast. Tell us the vibe you want and we’ll help it fit naturally into the day.