Schedule
Travel & Transportation
Getting In
We recommend flying into Calgary International Airport
Banff National Park Entrance
Please note that as Banff is a Canadian National Park there is an entrance fee. Please click the link below for more details. You can also enter using a Parks Canada Discovery Pass that are valid for all national parks in Canada for one year.
Getting to Buffalo Mountain Lodge
There are a couple of ways to get to Buffalo Mountain Lodge from the Calgary International Airport. There are several car rental options or there is the option to take a direct shuttle bus. If you choose the to take a shuttle, the best option is "The Banff Airporter". Please use the link below for 15% off using the discount code "emmaandchris".
Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB, Canada
Buffalo Mountain Lodge is where all of the magic is happening. Our ceremony (directly behind our reception venue at Tunnel Mountain Meadow), reception, and rooms are all at the same location. We have a room block at a special rate for a limited number of rooms for June 25th and 26th. You have the option of extending your stay as well if you please. To book, please call 1-800-661-1367 and mention the McGinn-Gallant Wedding to receive the wedding rate. Note: you pay for your hotel room on arrival.
Things To Do Around Banff
Visit Lake Minnewanka - 20 min drive
Visit Two Jack Lake (Where we had our engagement photos taken!) - 15 min drive
Visit Canmore - 25 min drive
Visit Lake Louise/Moraine Lake - 45 min drive
Restaurants to Visit in Banff
FAQ
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by March 27th.
Where should I park?
Parking is free with your stay. Your parking spot will be in front of your lodging.
What should I wear?
Cocktail or Semi-formal attire is welcome.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is outdoors, but our reception will be held indoors at the Wapiti Longhouse.
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
Our ceremony will be outdoors in a grassy area. Ladies, please be mindful of this when choosing footwear!
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Please refrain from taking any photos during the ceremony as we will have a professional photographer capturing this special moment from all angles. After the ceremony, we encourage any and all photos to be taken and shared.
Registry
We are excited to start our lives together, and we are so thankful that you can join us on our big day! As we enter our marriage, we realize that we already have enough belongings. Therefore, we have decided to plan the honeymoon of our dreams!
Our wedding registry includes a honeymoon fund along with personalized experiences — such as excursions, meals, and spa days — that can be given as wedding gifts.
Please click the link to Honeyfund below to be taken directly to our registry website for more information,
Thank you!
Emma and Chris
Wedding Party
Breanne Matheson
Maid of Honor
Nick Gallant
Best Man
Pat Cormier
Groomsman
Darcy Ritchie
Bridesmaid
Cassandra Belliveau
Bridesmaid
Tim Richard
Groomsman
Ben Green
Groomsman
Andrea Ma
Bridesmaid
Joelle Bode
Bridesmaid
Mark Townsend
Officiant
Andrew Harvey
Master of Ceremonies