October 26, 2024
Lake Louise is one of the most desirable travel destinations, so it’s no wonder so many people from all around the world come here to tie the knot.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is situated right next to Lake Louise, and many people get married at this stunning “castle”. As you can imagine, having a wedding here comes with a hefty bill but it doesn’t always have to be this way. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong about splurging on your wedding, especially when you can afford it; for some people, however, it’s simply not feasible to rent the wedding space at this famous mountain venue.
S&M flew to Lake Louise from Hawaii, and had a dream wedding at the hotel, but not in the way you’d expect.
Here are a few things they did that cut the cost of their Lake Louise wedding by a LOT:
1. ________________ COMMISSIONER ________________ They had their best friend get a temporary wedding commissioner license and he was the one to marry them. Did you know any permanent resident or citizen of Canada who is older than 18 can apply for this certificate?
2. ________________ ONLY 20 GUESTS ________________
They kept the number of wedding guests to 20. It was intimate, but still felt like a BIG celebration.
5. ________________ LAKE FRONT ________________
They used the lake front for their first look, cultural traditions, family photos, and bridal portraits.
3. ________________ MARQUIS DE LORNE SUITE ________________
They rented the Marquis de Lorne Suite at Fairmont Lake Louise with the jaw dropping view of Lake Louise where they held the ceremony, cake cutting, bouquet toss, and appetizers. This room then also doubled as their accommodation for the night. There are more stunning rooms like this one at the hotel and all of them have incredible views! If you can keep your number of guests somewhat low, these rooms are perfect for intimate ceremonies. This is especially true in the fall or winter time, if you don’t want to deal with the stress of unpredictable weather for an outdoor ceremony.
4. ____________ SHORT PHOTO + VIDEO COVERAGE ____________
They opted for 4 hours only of photography and video coverage instead of a full day and it covered all of the most important moments of their day. Mike and I were there to capture their first look, all the cultural traditions (blowing of the conch, presenting of the lei and corsages, and prayers), family photos, the ceremony, cake cutting, and the beginning of supper.
6. _________ RECEPTION AT THE HOTEL'S RESTAURANT _______
They made a reservation at the hotel’s restaurant where they held the “reception” part of the evening.
S&M managed to plan such a stunning wedding right AT Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise that was so elegant and beautiful without having to spend tens of thousands of dollars that many people think they have to do to hold their wedding day at this iconic wedding venue.