Photo Credit: Bethany Loates
Photo Credit: Bethany Loates

Are you planning your dream wedding in the breathtaking landscapes of Alberta? Look no further! Alberta offers an array of stunning wedding venues, each with its unique charm and picturesque settings that promise to make your special day truly unforgettable. As a photographer, I've had the pleasure of capturing love stories in some of Alberta's most enchanting locations. Let's explore these picture-perfect wedding venues together!

  1. Fairmont Banff Springs

    Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the Fairmont Banff Springs is an iconic castle-like hotel that exudes luxury and romance. With its majestic mountain views, elegant ballrooms, and opulent decor, this venue provides a fairytale backdrop for your wedding celebrations. Capacity: Up to 800 guests.
  1. The Lake Louise Inn

    Located in the charming village of Lake Louise, The Lake Louise Inn offers a picturesque setting for mountain weddings. With its stunning views of the surrounding peaks, cozy lodge ambiance, and versatile event spaces, this venue provides the perfect backdrop for capturing love amidst nature's beauty. Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
  1. Jasper Park Lodge

    Escape to the tranquil wilderness of Jasper National Park for a wedding at the Jasper Park Lodge. Surrounded by towering pines, pristine lakes, and majestic mountains, this historic lodge offers rustic elegance and breathtaking scenery for your special day. Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
  1. The Rimrock Resort Hotel

    Perched atop the cliffs of Banff National Park, The Rimrock Resort Hotel offers sweeping views of the Bow Valley and unparalleled luxury for your wedding celebrations. With its sophisticated ambiance, world-class amenities, and stunning event spaces, this venue provides an unforgettable backdrop for capturing timeless moments. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. Calgary Zoo

    Say "I do" amidst exotic wildlife and lush botanical gardens at the Calgary Zoo. With its diverse array of indoor and outdoor venues, including the ENMAX Conservatory and Safari Lodge, this unique venue offers a memorable setting for weddings of all sizes. Capacity varies by location.
  1. Heritage Park Historical Village

    Step back in time with a wedding at Heritage Park Historical Village in Calgary. With its charming heritage buildings, vintage locomotives, and scenic gardens, this living history museum offers a nostalgic and picturesque backdrop for celebrating love in a bygone era. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

    Located in the heart of Banff National Park, The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity offers stunning mountain views and contemporary elegance for your wedding day. With its modern event spaces, artistic ambiance, and world-class amenities, this venue provides a chic and sophisticated backdrop for capturing love in the Rockies. Capacity: Up to 600 guests.
  1. Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel

    Situated in the vibrant downtown core, the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel offers urban sophistication and impeccable service for your wedding celebrations. With its sleek design, spacious ballrooms, and panoramic views of the city skyline, this venue provides a stylish backdrop for capturing love in the heart of Calgary. Capacity: Up to 800 guests.
  1. Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre

    Conveniently located in downtown Banff, the Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre offers rustic charm and modern amenities for your wedding day. With its cozy ambiance, versatile event spaces, and stunning mountain views, this venue provides a warm and inviting backdrop for celebrating love in the Rockies. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The Westin Edmonton

    Embrace urban elegance at The Westin Edmonton, located in the heart of Alberta's capital city. With its contemporary design, sophisticated event spaces, and impeccable service, this hotel offers a chic and stylish backdrop for your wedding celebrations. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

    Experience the ultimate mountain luxury with a wedding at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Situated on the shores of the iconic Lake Louise, this historic hotel offers unparalleled beauty and elegance for your special day. With its majestic alpine views, luxurious accommodations, and world-class amenities, this venue provides a fairytale setting for capturing love amidst nature's grandeur. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The Calgary Petroleum Club

    Elevate your wedding experience at The Calgary Petroleum Club, a prestigious venue located in the heart of downtown Calgary. With its elegant ballrooms, panoramic views of the city skyline, and impeccable service, this club offers sophistication and style for your wedding celebrations. Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
  1. The Banff Park Pavilion

    Situated on the banks of the Bow River in Banff National Park, the Banff Park Pavilion offers a picturesque setting for outdoor weddings. With its scenic views, riverside gazebo, and spacious event lawn, this venue provides a serene and romantic backdrop for exchanging vows and capturing timeless moments. Capacity: Up to 250 guests.
  1. The Fairmont Palliser

    As one of Calgary's most iconic landmarks, The Fairmont Palliser offers timeless elegance and historic charm for your wedding day. With its grand architecture, luxurious ballrooms, and impeccable service, this hotel provides a sophisticated backdrop for celebrating love in the heart of the city. Capacity: Up to 800 guests.
  1. The Calgary Tower

    Say "I do" with a view at The Calgary Tower, Calgary's iconic landmark and revolving restaurant. With its panoramic vistas of the city skyline and Rocky Mountains, this venue offers a unique and unforgettable setting for intimate weddings and elopements. Capacity: Up to 100 guests.
  1. The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

    Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity offers stunning mountain views and contemporary elegance for your wedding day. With its modern event spaces, artistic ambiance, and world-class amenities, this venue provides a chic and sophisticated backdrop for capturing love in the Rockies. Capacity: Up to 600 guests.
  1. The Lake House

    Nestled on the shores of Lake Bonavista in Calgary, The Lake House offers rustic elegance and breathtaking views for your wedding celebrations. With its cozy lodge ambiance, expansive waterfront patio, and scenic surroundings, this venue provides a romantic backdrop for capturing love in a serene lakeside setting. Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
  1. Azuridge Estate Hotel

    Escape to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains for a wedding at Azuridge Estate Hotel in Priddis. With its luxurious accommodations, manicured gardens, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside, this boutique hotel offers a private and intimate setting for celebrating love in style. Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
  1. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    Experience the ultimate mountain luxury with a wedding at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Situated on the shores of Lac Beauvert in Jasper National Park, this historic lodge offers unparalleled beauty and elegance for your special day. With its majestic alpine views, luxurious accommodations, and world-class amenities, this venue provides a fairytale setting for capturing love amidst nature's grandeur. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The Foundry Room

    Located in the historic Oliver Exchange Building in downtown Edmonton, The Foundry Room offers industrial chic and urban charm for your wedding celebrations. With its exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and stylish decor, this venue provides a unique backdrop for capturing love in a trendy urban setting. Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
  1. The Prince of Wales Hotel

    Perched on a bluff overlooking Waterton Lakes National Park, The Prince of Wales Hotel offers old-world charm and breathtaking views for your wedding celebrations. With its iconic architecture, elegant interiors, and stunning mountain vistas, this historic hotel provides a fairytale setting for capturing love in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
  1. The Edmonton Art Gallery

    Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, The Edmonton Art Gallery offers a modern and sophisticated setting for wedding celebrations. With its contemporary architecture, sleek event spaces, and stunning art collections, this gallery provides a chic backdrop for capturing love amidst culture and creativity
  1. The Edmonton Valley Zoo

    Exchange vows amidst the beauty of nature at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. With its scenic landscapes, lush gardens, and diverse animal exhibits, this venue offers a charming and unique setting for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
  1. The Art Gallery of Alberta

    Located in downtown Edmonton, The Art Gallery of Alberta is a contemporary venue with striking architecture and captivating art collections. With its sleek design, versatile event spaces, and artistic ambiance, this gallery provides a modern and sophisticated backdrop for your wedding celebrations. Capacity: Up to 250 guests.
  1. The Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre

    Conveniently located in downtown Banff, the Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre offers rustic charm and modern amenities for your wedding day. With its cozy ambiance, versatile event spaces, and stunning mountain views, this venue provides a warm and inviting backdrop for celebrating love in the Rockies. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The Red Deer Golf & Country Club

    Located in Red Deer, The Red Deer Golf & Country Club offers a scenic and tranquil setting for weddings amidst rolling greens and lush landscapes. With its elegant clubhouse, outdoor patio, and panoramic views of the Red Deer River Valley, this venue provides a picturesque backdrop for your special day. Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
  1. The Bear and Bison Inn

    Escape to the charming town of Canmore for a wedding at The Bear and Bison Inn. With its cozy accommodations, rustic charm, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, this boutique hotel offers a romantic and intimate setting for celebrating love in the Rockies. Capacity: Up to 50 guests.
  1. The Calgary Winter Club

    Celebrate your love in style at The Calgary Winter Club, a prestigious venue with elegant amenities and timeless charm. With its spacious ballrooms, gourmet cuisine, and personalized service, this club offers sophistication and luxury for your wedding celebrations. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

    Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity offers stunning mountain views and contemporary elegance for your wedding day. With its modern event spaces, artistic ambiance, and world-class amenities, this venue provides a chic and sophisticated backdrop for capturing love in the Rockies. Capacity: Up to 600 guests.
  1. The Edmonton Ski Club

    Say "I do" with a view at The Edmonton Ski Club. Perched atop the river valley, this venue offers panoramic vistas of the city skyline and a cozy lodge atmosphere for your wedding celebrations. Whether you're skiing down the slopes or enjoying the scenic views, every moment is filled with adventure and romance. Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
  1. The Muttart Conservatory

    Located in Edmonton's river valley, The Muttart Conservatory is a botanical oasis offering a unique setting for weddings. With its iconic glass pyramids and lush indoor gardens, this venue provides a stunning backdrop for intimate ceremonies and receptions. Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
  1. The Calgary Aerospace Museum

    For aviation enthusiasts, The Calgary Aerospace Museum offers a fascinating backdrop for wedding celebrations. With its collection of vintage aircraft and interactive exhibits, this venue provides a memorable setting for couples looking for something out of the ordinary. Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
  1. The Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

    Escape to the mountains for a wedding at The Banff Rocky Mountain Resort. Surrounded by towering pines and majestic peaks, this resort offers rustic charm and cozy accommodations for an intimate mountain wedding. Capacity: Up to 100 guests.
  1. The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie

    Located in Grande Prairie, The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie offers a contemporary and artistic setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. With its modern galleries, sleek architecture, and curated exhibitions, this venue provides a sophisticated backdrop for celebrating love surrounded by culture and creativity. Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
  1. The Calgary Stampede Park

    Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Calgary Stampede with a wedding at The Calgary Stampede Park. With its iconic Western charm, rodeo arenas, and versatile event spaces, this venue provides a unique and memorable setting for celebrating love in true Albertan style. Capacity: Up to 2,000 guests.
  1. The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

    Situated in northeast Calgary, The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre offers modern amenities and convenient access to the city's attractions. With its spacious ballrooms, outdoor terrace, and customizable wedding packages, this hotel provides a versatile backdrop for celebrating love in style. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre

    Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and traditions of China with a wedding at The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. With its ornate architecture, beautiful gardens, and traditional banquet halls, this venue provides a unique and memorable setting for your special day. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. The Hotel Arts

    Located in downtown Calgary, The Hotel Arts offers contemporary style and sophistication for your wedding celebrations. With its modern design, rooftop patio, and panoramic views of the city skyline, this hotel provides a chic and stylish backdrop for capturing love in the heart of the city. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The Enjoy Centre

    Situated in St. Albert, The Enjoy Centre is a unique venue that combines botanical beauty with urban chic. With its lush gardens, modern event spaces, and glass-enclosed atrium, this venue provides a stunning backdrop for your wedding celebrations. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. The Alberta Legislature Grounds

    Celebrate your love in the heart of Edmonton at The Alberta Legislature Grounds. With its stunning architecture, manicured gardens, and scenic river valley views, this historic site offers a romantic backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and timeless photoshoots. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. The Glenmore Sailing Club

    Nestled along the shores of Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary, The Glenmore Sailing Club offers a picturesque waterfront setting for outdoor weddings. With its stunning views of the reservoir and sailboats gliding by, this venue provides a serene backdrop for exchanging vows and celebrating love. Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
  1. The Banff Ptarmigan Inn

    Situated in the heart of Banff, The Banff Ptarmigan Inn offers cozy accommodations and mountain charm for your wedding celebrations. With its convenient location, rustic ambiance, and friendly service, this inn provides a warm and inviting setting for an intimate mountain wedding. Capacity: Up to 100 guests.
  1. The Carriage House Inn

    Located in Calgary, The Carriage House Inn offers timeless elegance and personalized service for your wedding day. With its luxurious ballrooms, lush gardens, and gourmet cuisine, this venue provides a sophisticated backdrop for celebrating love in style. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino

    Escape to the Kootenay Rockies for a wedding at The St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino. Set amidst stunning natural beauty and historic charm, this resort offers elegant event spaces, championship golf courses, and luxury accommodations for an unforgettable wedding experience. Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
  1. The Royal Glenora Club

    Overlooking the North Saskatchewan River Valley in Edmonton, The Royal Glenora Club offers breathtaking views and timeless elegance for your wedding celebrations. With its grand ballroom, outdoor terrace, and upscale amenities, this venue provides a luxurious backdrop for capturing love in the heart of the city. Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
  1. The Lethbridge Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre

    Located in downtown Lethbridge, The Lethbridge Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre offers modern accommodations and versatile event spaces for your wedding day. With its spacious ballrooms, outdoor courtyard, and attentive service, this venue provides a welcoming atmosphere for celebrating love with family and friends. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The Chateau Nova Yellowhead

    Conveniently located in Edmonton, The Chateau Nova Yellowhead offers contemporary elegance and exceptional service for your wedding celebrations. With its stylish event spaces, customizable packages, and attentive staff, this hotel provides a seamless experience from start to finish. Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
  1. The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

    Situated in northeast Calgary, The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre offers modern amenities and convenient access to the city's attractions. With its spacious ballrooms, outdoor terrace, and customizable wedding packages, this hotel provides a versatile backdrop for celebrating love in style. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. The Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort

    Escape to the picturesque town of Waterton for a wedding at The Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort. Surrounded by towering mountains and pristine lakes, this resort offers rustic charm, cozy accommodations, and breathtaking views for an intimate mountain wedding. Capacity: Up to 100 guests.
  1. The Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre

    Located in downtown Edmonton, The Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre offers a historic setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. With its elegant ballroom, exposed brick walls, and vintage charm, this venue provides a unique backdrop for capturing love in a bygone era. Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
  1. The Strathcona Wilderness Centre

    Located just outside of Edmonton in Sherwood Park, The Strathcona Wilderness Centre offers a serene and natural setting for outdoor weddings. With its picturesque trails, tranquil lakes, and rustic lodge, this venue provides a charming backdrop for exchanging vows amidst the beauty of nature. Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
  1. The Derrick Golf & Winter Club

    Situated in Edmonton, The Derrick Golf & Winter Club offers a picturesque setting for weddings with its lush golf course and elegant clubhouse. Whether you're planning an outdoor ceremony on the greens or a grand reception in the ballroom, this venue provides a beautiful backdrop for your love story. Capacity: Up to 300 guests
  1. The Camrose Resort & Casino

    Escape to Camrose for a wedding at The Camrose Resort & Casino. With its modern event spaces, luxurious accommodations, and full-service amenities, this resort offers everything you need for a memorable wedding celebration. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a grand affair, this venue provides a sophisticated backdrop for your special day. Capacity: Up to 500 guests.
  1. The Medicine Hat Lodge Resort

    Located in Medicine Hat, The Medicine Hat Lodge Resort offers a blend of rustic charm and modern luxury for your wedding celebrations. With its spacious ballrooms, scenic courtyard, and top-notch amenities, this resort provides a versatile backdrop for hosting weddings of all sizes. Capacity: Up to 400 guests.
  1. The Devonian Botanic Garden

    Nestled in the scenic Parkland County near Edmonton, The Devonian Botanic Garden offers a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor weddings. With its lush gardens, tranquil ponds, and charming gazebo, this venue provides a romantic backdrop for exchanging vows amidst nature's beauty. Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
  1. The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course

    Tee off to happily ever after at The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. Located in the heart of Banff National Park, this championship golf course offers breathtaking mountain views and pristine fairways for outdoor weddings. Whether you're exchanging vows on the greens or hosting a reception in the clubhouse, this venue provides a picturesque setting for your special day. Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
  1. The Canmore Nordic Centre

    Escape to the mountains for a wedding at The Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore. With its scenic trails, rustic lodge, and breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, this venue offers a picturesque setting for outdoor ceremonies and cozy receptions. Capacity: Up to 150 guests.

Alberta's diverse landscape and vibrant culture offer a plethora of stunning wedding venues to suit every couple's vision. Whether you're dreaming of a rustic outdoor celebration, an elegant ballroom affair, or a cultural extravaganza, there's a venue that perfectly complements your style and preferences. As a photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing love stories in some of Alberta's most enchanting locations, and I'm excited to see where your journey takes you. Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after!

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Written by Canadian Wedding Photographers founder Joel Boily