FAQ

Banff and the Canadian Rockies are one of our absolute favorite places to visit and explore, and we couldn’t wait to share it with our favorite people! We usually visit in winter to ski and in summer to hike, but we love this area so much that we wanted everyone to experience firsthand what makes it so special to us.

Yes! All guests will need a valid passport to enter Canada. See "Passport Info" page for more information.

We want everyone to look and feel their best, and are requesting formal attire. For women, this is midi or maxi dresses. For men, a traditional suit and tie.

Please be mindful that the ceremony will be held outdoors, so stiletto heels might be difficult!

If you need ideas, this pinterest board may be helpful!

No, we know it's a lot to travel, especially internationally, and your presence on our special day is truly the best gift. But if you feel inclined to give us a gift, we are asking our guests to contribute to our honeymoon fund.

Yes, transportation will be provided from Canmore to the ceremony, then to the reception, and back to Canmore in the evening. There is no parking at the ceremony, so you must take the shuttle!

We recommend renting a car, since there isn’t an easy way to get to Canmore otherwise. Plus, we highly recommend extending your stay and exploring the stunning surrounding areas!

The shuttle busses will be picking up in Canmore at 3:30pm on Friday, August 21st. For people not staying in the area, you can walk/uber/drive to the meeting point and pick up the shuttle! The ceremony then promptly starts at 4:30pm. As a reminder, there is no parking at the ceremony, so you must take the shuttle.

The weather can vary in the Canadian Rockies, but it’s typically between 47°F (low) to 72°F (high) in August in Canmore.

Due to capacity restrictions at the venue, we ask that only the people on the RSVP come.

While we love your little ones, we ask that this is an adult-only affair, unless otherwise written on your invitation.

No! Luckily the US and Canada use the same pronged outlets, so you will not need any adapters.

As of 2025, the CAD exchange rate to USD is 0.71, which means the CAD is ~30% cheaper, which we like to think of as a “30% discount!”

Only if you want to, but Canada takes major credit cards almost everywhere, so cash shouldn’t be needed.

As of December 2018, Canada does not allow United States residents into the county if they have a criminal record. In order to enter they country, you may need to get a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) with the RNMP, this can be done online and comes with a fee. Otherwise, you may be stopped and turned around at the border.

Questions, travel advice, anything else you may need, feel free to text Kirsta at
603-728-5708. We’re happy to help!