We got married in 2007 and had a destination wedding in Canmore. Since we are from the states we…read moredecided to make things easier and go with a wedding planner. You CAN do it yourself, but we honestly did not have the time to figure it all out and didn't want our wedding to be ruined by not hiring the right vendors, location, etc. Included was booking the location outside, the back-up indoor location, getting our marriage license (which they went with us to do!), photographer fees, flowers, hair and make up, cake, and limo transportation. While they do not book the reception, they gave us a great recommendation that was fantastic. Everything turned out awesome. I did not have ANY worries on my wedding day and it was so nice to be able to just take it all in and enjoy those precious moments. THAT is definitely worth it. All of the vendors were fantastic, the location was amazing, and we have pictures that are unbelievable. Thanks Rocky Mountain Weddings! Our 5 year anniversary is coming up and we still think about our beautiful wedding all the time!

I wasn't sure what to expect and thought I could tolerate anything for a few days... and happily…read morediscovered that this place did not disappoint. Private room/bath was small, clean, simple, great views and even better location! We kept the windows open and used a fan which kept the room comfortable day and night. The YWCA was a short walk to the Art in Nature Walk by the Bow River, and center of town, and a short drive to the Banff Hot Springs, Staff were friendly, helpful, and we used their local suggestions on several occasions! They have a great mission and service to those in need, which makes this place even more special!

This non-profit hotel was a welcome surprise. Never know what to expect at hostel/hotels and this…read moreone didnt disappoint. We booked a one night private room. Walked in and we had two beds, a great view of the mountains, plenty of towels for two people, soap and shampoo all provided. The bathroom had huge windows that opened to allow the air in and the steam out. The shower and vanity looked newly installed or renovated. The bed was comfortable but a bit worn. They had lamps which added outlets to the desktop area and a place to hang coats. The elevator worked quickly and everyone from front desk staff to the guy mopping the floors was nice. For a hostel they had many welcome amenities that you wont find at more expensive hotels. They had a reading room, ice machine, kitchen and TV room on level one. The huge kitchen area had 4 fridges lined up so you can store your perishables as well as oven and stoves to cook on. This place is a 6 min walk to the bustling downtown area and the Dancing Sasquatch. You see two or 3 brew pubs and McDs before getting to the Dancing Sasquatch. We thought about driving but its a headache parking in Banff so we just walked. Glad we did bc it was closer than we thought. Not sure what other people paid, but for $99 CAD it was a deal.

I recently got married at Hive Gallery, and words cannot express how wonderful the experience was…read more Cheryl and the rest of the crew went above and beyond to make sure the day was absolutely perfect. Everything that I envisioned for the day was carried out perfectly, from the photo booth that was set up for us to the room where kids could hang out and watch Netflix. We opted to have the ceremony outside on their large balcony, and it was truly a beautiful setup, with flowers entwined over an archway above us and the mountains surrounding us. Cheryl was even so kind as to record the whole ceremony for us, as my husband's family was unable to attend, so we will have a very special piece of the day to share with them when we go visit. The staff took care of all the decor based on inspiration photos that I had provided and assembled floral bouquets for all the tables, which were absolutely beautiful. The food, which was provided by Cornerstone Catering, was delicious... the best creme brûlée I've ever had! And when it came time for dancing, the tables were moved away, the disco lights came on, and their very talented DJ went to work, playing songs that kept the dance floor busy all night! I received so many complements from people who attended, telling me how beautiful the venue and the ceremony/reception were. I would not change anything about the day, as it was executed perfectly. Thank you to the staff at Hive Gallery for making my wedding day so magical!

My wedding reception was recently hosted at the Hive. I am writing this review to provide feedback…read moreto others considering the same, and to experience some sort of catharsis after an overall awful experience on what should have been a happy day. I have never felt so belittled, disregarded, and demeaned in a professional relationship. Before I provide insight into my negative experiences, I should recognize areas where the Hive excelled. The Hive is a beautiful facility with an interesting layout that lends itself well to smaller groups hosting events. The art work is top notch, and the décor of the wedding itself was put together beautifully. Staff members worked hard to choose, create, and set up flower arrangements and accommodate color selections. Staff members accommodated our guests with specific food restrictions, and ordered/picked up 2 meals from a local restaurant. This was going above and beyond as I expected needing to ask a family member to do this. The Hive hired an exceptional bartender to work the main bar. I had nothing but positive interactions with her and received good feedback from our guests. I will also say that our guests largely had a good time, enjoyed the venue, and had fun with the adult paint room. The Hive agreed to set up a photo booth with short notice (although this only required setting up a small digital camera on a tripod, securing a black sheet over a wall, and placing props I had already purchased on tables/hooks). The Hive was also good at adding small touches, such as placing blankets on the backs of chairs of outdoor guests for comfort. I realize my review is lengthy. In this case, the length is directly proportional to the level of difficulty we had in planning the wedding with the Hive. Due to character restrictions on Yelp, I cannot post my entire review here. I urge you to read the full thing on Trip Advisor (https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g181727-d9765610-Reviews-The_Hive_Gallery_Gatherings-Canmore_Kananaskis_Country_Alberta.html). If you do not have time, I will briefly sum up my experience. From the onset, there were communication issues. Complete information was not always provided; contradiction and inconsistency were instead the standard. I felt that the process was poorly organized and scattered. Major changes were proposed to our program, and contracts with the caterer as many as 5 days, and as little as 1 day before the wedding. Arrangements were not carried out as requested and agreed upon. I urge you to visit the Trip Advisor review for an abundance of concrete examples of my experiences.

If you want a wedding in Canmore use this venue! The service is amazing the food is amazing, the…read morevenue is amazing. Can't say enough good things about the wedding planner for Cornerstone Nicole, she took total control the day of and we didn't worry about anything. Best part is the set up and take everything down. All you have to do is drop off and pick up your stuff. My daughter and her new husband and all the guests had a great time.

If your in the Canmore,AB area, and looking for a place for a wedding or convention this is a good…read morechocie! We are having our Feast of Tabernacles holy week services here and this will be the 2nd year we've had them here. This place is a total gem of Canmore! The building is beautiful and really has great sound in it! Overall love this building and cant recommend it enough! If they have the Oh Canada dinner show again here I would also recommend that! Done that here also before, and they put on a awesome show!

Again... the tour companies must be in Cahoots... of my 5 trips, I've stayed here 3. Bedding is…read morenice and clean. They even had the sleep number beds! It definitely humored my grandparents considering they've slept on a full size tatami bed their entire lives. Sound proofing was good and they provided coffee makers... Which my ghetto family immediately pounced on to use to boil water to cook instant noodles....

Absolutely Perfect…read more We chose Elope in Banff as our wedding coordinator after cancelling our initial wedding plans due to co-vid 19. I am SO glad we found their team. Sharon, Chris, and Bryan were beyond phenomenal, and our special day was, truly, perfect in every sense of the word. The entire Elope in Banff/Alpine Peak Photography crew were so immaculately attuned to taking care of every little detail, being responsive and quick on communication, and truly ensuring that their couples have the best experience possible. Our guests were blown away by our wedding, and as the couple getting married, we genuinely couldn't think of a single thing that could have made our experience better. With award winning photography from, a world class venue, and all of the help we could have hoped for along the way, we feel so incredibly lucky to have worked with Elope in Banff. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you SO much. If you are considering an elopement in or around Banff, TRUST Elope in Banff. You'll be so glad you did, and you have breathtaking photos to match your perfect memories for a lifetime!