Banff Helicopter Elopement Photographers

This Banff helicopter elopement photography was one of the best experiences of our lives, both from an elopement photographer perspective and our own personal adventures!

Helicopter Elopement Photography at Mt. Assinboine Provincial Park

All week we had been checking the smoke forecast from the BC wildfires in anticipation of this helicopter elopement. The night before, we could barely sleep we were so excited. But when the time came, the winds were in our favour. Chris and Jacqui’s epic sunrise helicopter elopement was nothing short of amazing!

It was the first time any of us had been in a heli before, and the first time we’ve captured a helicopter elopement. Mountain View Helicopters was nothing short of amazing in waking up before the crack of dawn to prep us for the heli ride and pilot the flight. Watching the sunrise illuminate Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park and Marvel Pass from the helicopter was perhaps the most humbling moment we’ve ever experienced in the mountains.

We landed at Marvel Pass along the edges of an alpine lake in Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park. Marvel Pass is as remote as it gets. The peaks basked in a soft pink alpenglow, and the mountains reflected perfectly in Marvel Lake. After an hour soaking in alpine meadows and clear morning skies, we hopped back in the heli to head back for part 2 of Chris and Jacqui’s adventurous helicopter elopement: a ceremony at the Banff Candy Store!

An Extra-Sweet Elopement Ceremony at the Banff Candy Store

When we asked Jacqui and Chris why they chose the Banff Candy Store for the ceremony spot after their helicopter elopement, they told us it’s a place they always stopped at on the way through Banff National Park. It had a special place in their hearts.

We love how each couple puts their own spin on their elopement. As helicopter elopement photographers, we can honestly say not one elopement is the same. The best part about elopement photography is helping couples create a vision that really represents them! We spend a ton of time helping couples who choose us as their elopement photographers plan out all the details, from vendor recommendations to location scouting.

After the sweet elopement ceremony at the Banff Candy Store officiated by Banff Weddings by ME (Marie-Eve Jackson), Jacqui and Chris made sure to stock up their sweet tooth! We consider ourselves candy connoisseurs, so this elopement ceremony was definitely an A+ in our books ;).

Moraine Lake Sunset After An Epic Helicopter Elopement

A quick power nap later after the amazing sunrise helicopter elopement and we met up with Jacqui and Chris again for a smokey sunset at Moraine Lake. This time, they brought their two dalmations, Penny and Taz along for the photography! We firmly believe in furbabies, including our own little border collie Theo ;). Penny and Taz were dressed to the nines in some beautiful floral collars made by Fall For Florals.

Jacqui and Chris finished their epic helicopter elopement photography overlooking the glacial blue waters of Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. The mountains were barely visible from the BC wildfire smoke, but the ten peaks still poked through for these two. After the sun set through the thick smoke, we all headed back after an amazing end to this Banff helicopter elopement.

Our job as helicopter elopement photographers suprises us every day. From couples who become lifelong friends, an incredibly supportive photography community, and the whirlwind love stories that will be cherished for years to come. We cannot say it enough, we are so thankful for every adventure elopement we have the honour to capture.

FEATURED!

A picture from this Banff helicopter elopement photography was featured on Looks Like Film blog!

This heli elopement in Banff was also featured in Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine!

Film & Forest are two destination and BC elopement photographers capturing love stories in Revelstoke, Banff, Tofino, and wherever the road leads us. We travel across Alberta and British Columbia, and even the Yukon to photograph outdoorsy couples in rad adventures.
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