Banff · Alberta · 2026 and 2027
Your Banff elopement, built around one real adventure.
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I plan the locations, timeline, and activity, arrange simple florals and hair and makeup, lead a personal symbolic ceremony, then capture the photographs and 10 short social reels myself. Choose a ground or water adventure, or take the ceremony into the air.
Planning, florals, hair and makeup, one signature activity, photography, and 10 social reels by Arman. Two GST included packages.
$3,999 or $5,999 CAD. GST is already inside each package price.
30 minutes, no pressure. Or see open times.
From first look to last frame
What your day looks like
The exact rhythm changes with the season and the activity. The important part is that the day still breathes, with no production circus and no rushed vendor handoffs.
Get ready slowly
Hair and makeup for one person, the small details, and room to drink your coffee while I capture stills and motion.
First look and private vows
A quiet trail, lake edge, or mountain overlook chosen for the light, access rules, and the number of people likely to be there.
A ceremony that sounds like you
I lead the symbolic ceremony and build in your vows, rings, and any personal ritual. Legal signing, if you want it, is handled separately with an authorized commissioner.
The signature activity
Canoe, horses, summit, winter trail, or helicopter. One activity anchors the day, and I shape the locations and shooting plan around it.
A simple celebration
A modest picnic and cake break gives you time to sit down, eat, and let the day feel like yours.
The last light
We finish where the light is best. You drive yourselves back, and I leave with the photographs and the short social films of the story.
Straight answers
What Saddle & Summit covers, and what stays in your hands
One creator, one clear package
- ·Arman plans, photographs, and films the day himself
- ·One signature activity selected with the couple
- ·Simple florals and hair and makeup for one person
- ·Planning, vendor coordination, and a weather aware timeline
- ·Gallery hosting and downloads with no separate gallery fee
The couple drives themselves. Arman's travel, planning time, activity coordination, and delivery are already covered by the package.
Not included: you book these directly
- ·Flights, accommodation, and the couple's vehicle or transfers
- ·National park entry passes, parking, and paid shuttle tickets
- ·The Alberta marriage licence and a legal marriage commissioner
- ·Extra guests, extra beauty services, or elaborate florals
- ·Additional activities or upgraded operator options beyond the selected package
I lead the meaningful symbolic ceremony. If you want the ceremony itself to be legal, the signing must be completed by an authorized commissioner or eligible temporary commissioner.
Two complete Banff elopement packages
Saddle & Summit or Glacier Vow.
Both packages include planning, simple florals, hair and makeup for one person, a symbolic ceremony, one signature activity, photography, and 10 social reels. Glacier Vow adds the helicopter landing and the full cinematic film.
Quiet water and horseback now live inside the same flexible package. Choose the activity that feels like you, without paying for a helicopter day you do not want.
- ·Planning, location curation, and Parks Canada registration guidance
- ·Hair and makeup for one person
- ·Simple bouquet and boutonnière
- ·Symbolic ceremony led by Arman
- ·One water, horseback, mountain, or winter activity
- ·Simple picnic setup and small cake
- ·200–250 edited photographs
- ·10 short social reels
- ·2–3 minute cinematic film available as an add-on
- ·$3,999 CAD total · GST included
A three seat helicopter elopement for the couple and Arman, with the road time, check in, ceremony, remote landing, and portraits built into one complete day.
- ·Planning, hair and makeup, simple florals, and symbolic ceremony
- ·Remote helicopter landing for the couple and Arman
- ·6–8 hours of hybrid photography and filmmaking
- ·300–400 edited photographs
- ·10 short social reels
- ·2–3 minute cinematic film included
- ·$5,999 CAD total · GST included
One signature activity is included per package. If you choose an upgraded operator option or add another activity, I confirm the revised total with you before anything is booked.
Make your own adventure elopement
Build the day one choice at a time.
You will only see the choices that fit the answer you just gave. At the end, the day is matched to one of the two packages.
Question 1
Where do you want the adventure to happen?
Do the math before you book anything
How this compares to what you’ve been quoted
This is a practical package built around one person carrying the creative and planning work. The comparison is about how many separate people and invoices you still have to manage.
Swipe the table sideways →
| Photo only | Traditional team | Arman's packages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | Included | Separate photographer | Captured by Arman |
| Social video | Usually not included | Separate filmmaker | 10 social reels in both packages |
| Cinematic film | Not included | Separate filmmaker | Included in Glacier Vow, add-on for Saddle & Summit |
| Planning | Location suggestions | Separate planner | End to end curation included |
| Hair, makeup, and florals | Book them yourself | Often separate invoices | Simple essentials included |
| Activity | Book separately | Coordinated by the planner | One signature activity included |
| Transportation | Usually yours | May be packaged in | You self drive, with no transfer fee |
| GST | Often added later | Often added later | Already included |
The online gallery has no separate fee. Seasonal availability is reconfirmed before the contract is finalized.
Choose what the day feels like
Water, horses, mountains, winter, or the air
Saddle & Summit lets you choose one water, horseback, mountain, or winter experience. Glacier Vow is the helicopter branch. I confirm the season, access rules, timing, and operator approval before we build the activity into the final itinerary.
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Saddle & Summit choices
- ·Lake Louise canoe, Moraine Lake canoe, or a Bow River and Vermilion Lakes paddle
- ·Lake Minnewanka experience or Banff Gondola summit portraits
- ·One hour Bow River ride, two hour Sundance Loop, or three hour Bow Valley Loop
- ·Mt. Norquay Via Ferrata or a private guided hike
- ·Horse drawn sleigh, Johnston Canyon icewalk, private snowshoe route, or dogsledding
How the choice is planned
- ·The activity is selected before the detailed timeline is built
- ·Season, weather, physical comfort, privacy, and photography access are considered
- ·Public horseback rides remain guided experiences, not private styled shoots
- ·Water and winter options are matched to the operating season
- ·Any optional activity upgrade is approved before booking
Glacier Vow helicopter choices
A remote landing, not a sightseeing loop
The helicopter branch is designed around landing time for the ceremony and portraits, with three seats for the couple and Arman. The pilot controls the final landing decision based on safety and weather.
The place is part of the story
The exact landing location and operating window are confirmed with the helicopter operator for your date.
The lean version, on purpose
The package stays focused on the experience.
I am the planner, photographer, and filmmaker. There is no associate filmmaker or production assistant, and no second creative team for you to manage. Hybrid coverage means I deliberately alternate between stills and motion throughout the day.
Both packages include 10 short social reels. Saddle & Summit keeps the longer cinematic film optional, so couples who only want photographs and social video do not have to buy it. Glacier Vow includes the 2 to 3 minute film because the helicopter day benefits from a complete cinematic story.
The activity selector starts with the kind of experience you want, then reveals only the relevant choices. The package follows the day instead of forcing every couple through the same itinerary.
The person behind the camera
Twelve years of weddings taught me what to leave behind
I'm Arman. I spent twelve years photographing weddings, from quiet mornings to two hundred person timelines, and learned that the photographs couples keep are usually made when the performance falls away.
For these elopements I plan the day and capture both stills and motion myself. One person knows the whole route, the light, and the story, and the day stays small enough to feel like a marriage instead of a production.
Banff works best when the location and activity are chosen for the couple. That is the reason for two clear packages and a step by step adventure builder.
Asked and answered
Questions couples actually ask
Is GST included in the listed price?
Yes. Saddle & Summit is $3,999 CAD and Glacier Vow is $5,999 CAD, with 5% GST already included. No additional GST line is added to those package totals.
What is the difference between the two packages?
Saddle & Summit gives you 5 to 6 hours, one water, horseback, mountain, or winter activity, 200 to 250 photographs, and 10 social reels. A 2 to 3 minute cinematic film is available as an add-on. Glacier Vow gives you 6 to 8 hours, a remote helicopter landing, 300 to 400 photographs, 10 social reels, and the 2 to 3 minute cinematic film included.
Can Arman legally officiate the wedding?
I lead a personal symbolic ceremony, which is included. I cannot sell legal officiant services as part of a commercial package. If you want the ceremony itself to be legal, you book an authorized commissioner separately or complete the legal signing at another time.
How long is an Alberta marriage licence valid?
An Alberta marriage licence is valid for three months. Both partners apply together. There is no residency or citizenship requirement and no waiting period, but the legal marriage must take place in Alberta.
Why does Glacier Vow need 6–8 hours of coverage?
The included Abraham Lake heliport is almost two hours from Banff. The operator also requires an early arrival for check in and safety preparation, followed by the flight and remote landing. Round trip driving, preparation, the helicopter experience, and portraits make this roughly an eight hour door to door day, so a 6 to 8 hour photography and filmmaking window is the honest minimum.
Are the alternative helicopter landings included?
Glacier Vow is built around the Abraham Lake wedding landing for the couple and Arman. A different landing operator or premium route can be substituted. I confirm availability and any package adjustment before you approve the booking.
How does one person shoot both photos and video?
I work in deliberate blocks, switching between stills and motion as the day unfolds. Both packages receive the promised gallery and 10 social reels. Glacier Vow also receives the 2 to 3 minute cinematic film, while Saddle & Summit can add it.
What should we expect on a public horseback ride?
Banff Trail Riders supplies the horses, helmets, and guides. The rides are guided public experiences rather than private styled shoots, so exact camera access and whether I ride must be approved by the operator. We can always photograph the preparation, mounting, departure, and return if trail shooting is restricted.
Do we need a Banff wedding permit?
Parks Canada requires wedding organizers to submit a registration form and follow ceremony conditions, including a 20 person maximum, public access to the location, valid park passes, and no drones. I provide the planning and registration guidance. You remain the organizer and purchase your own entry passes and access tickets.
What happens if weather closes our activity?
We build a realistic seasonal backup before the day. The operator controls safety cancellations, and any refund or rebooking follows that operator's policy. There is no separate weather reserve fee inside your package.
What is not included?
Flights, hotel, your vehicle or transfers, park entry and parking, legal licence and commissioner costs, elaborate florals, beauty services beyond one person, extra guests, additional activities, and optional operator upgrades. You approve any change before it is booked.
One couple. One creator. One complete day.
Pick a time and bring your favourite adventure.
In thirty minutes we will match the date, season, activity, and film choice to the package that fits. You will know what is included and what the operator still needs to confirm.