The Gem

Holud and Henna Night

Fairmont Banff Springs

Wedding Day

Ceremony - Mt. Stephen Hall

Cocktail Hour - Riverview Lounge

Reception - Cascade ballroom

Our Wedding

Chris loves Sham very much yayayayayayayay!!!!Weeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Chris &lt;3 Sham

Our Story

Huge thanks to our friend Davis who took these lovely photos for us! IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/schierlmanncreative/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@schierlmanncreative</a>

Our Engagement Shoot

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Getting there

If you're flying in, we would recommend flying in to YYC. It's about a one-and-a-half hour drive from the airport to Banff.

Calgary International Airport

This shuttle bus service runs fairly often and will drop you off at any major hotel in Banff or Canmore.

YYC-Banff shuttle bus

Places to stay 

Beautiful historic hotel where the wedding will be taking place. Book at <a href="https://all.accor.com/booking/en/accor/hotels/banff-ab-canada?compositions=1&amp;stayplus=false&amp;snu=false&amp;hideWDR=false&amp;productCode=null&amp;accessibleRooms=false&amp;hideHotelDetails=false&amp;filters=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a> with the discount code: G01WED2

Some Extra Options

Use discount code GEMSTONE for 15% off.

Grande Rockies Resort

Use discount code RMWC26 for 10% off 1-2 night stays, or 15% off 3-or-more night stays.

Banff Lodging Company

Stoneridge Mountain Resort

Use discount code COR1 for 15% off.

Blackstone Mountain Lodge

Similar to an AirBnB. Use discount code THEGEM for 15% off.

Elk & Owl Mountain Retreats

Use discount code RMWC for 15% off.

Basecamp Resorts Canmore

Travel and Accommodations

Snapshots of some special moments.

Our Life Together

If you're a skiier or a snowboarder (Chris is one) (Sham has tried valiantly to be one), you'll love Banff Sunshine. Early May might be a little dicey in terms of snow conditions, so make sure you check beforehand! "Best day of snowboarding I've ever had." - Chris

Brave the slopes at Banff Sunshine

Semi-unfortunate timing here, as the lake will likely still be frozen (which means you won't be able to see the vibrant turquoise hue of the lake). The mountain placement is still a work of artistic genius and will make for some beautiful photos (or just something to stare at).

Admire Lake Louise

If you're looking to relax after a day of snowboarding, a night of dancing at our wedding, or just because you feel like it, we would recommend checking out some of the thermal hot springs around Banff. The views are beautiful and the water is warm.

Relax in Some Hot Springs

There are many hiking trails around Banff that boast spectacular views. This is a good option if you want to go up but go down in a less violent fashion than you would if you were skiing/snowboarding. Just make sure you're being "bear-aware"!

Climb some mountains

If you're not too keen on climbing the mountains yourself, the gondola is definitely something to consider -- the same gorgeous views with a fraction of the energy expenditure.

Christopher & Shammamah

Christopher & Shammamah

C&S

Wedding Day

2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Ceremony - Mt. Stephen Hall

4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour - Riverview Lounge

5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception - Cascade ballroom