Romance in the Canadian Rockies

Until we talk to you about your own thoughts and dreams we have produced here an example of a 2 day/ night wedding plan which has proven perfect for many couples. This plan can be changed but underneath in italic are typical questions we will be asking you to clarify so that once the information is in our hands you can forget about the details and let us organize everything for you.

Group can arrive from 3 p.m. onwards

If you have “gifts for guests” please let us have them early so that we can place them in the guest rooms for you. Please hand Fiona the table decorations / candles and cards together with seating plan if you have one.

We will have an open self service bar service available throughout the evening.
Standard stock liquors on bar plus, beers, coolers, wine.

If you have any special requests for wine or specialty drinks that you wish to be sure we stock please let us know.

Lonny is happy to make an easy supper should you require it.
Our suggestions for a casual dinner in Canmore but not at the Inn would be:

Zona’s - Mediterranean with outdoor patio
Sinclair’s – Californian style restaurant with outdoor patio
Quarry – new restaurant on main street, good feedback.
Grizzly Paw Bar – Brew Bar with good pub food and outdoor patio.
Murrieta's - sophisticated bar / restaurant with weekend music

** There will be a music system playing light music of your choice.
If you choose to bring your own CD’s I will show someone how the system works.
The piano is available for your guests to play.

is served in the Dining Room 8.00 - 9.30 a.m. No fixed seating time, first come first served basis.

Please confirm if you have made reservation yourself or if you would like us to make them for you

Massage
Bridal Hair
Bridal Make up
Friends Hair / make up / massage

I will need to know names of those wanting the Spa services and the time that they want them. It is possible to have the services at the Inn but if there is a few of you I would suggest that you go to the Spa (5 minutes drive) together.

I will also need to know who is paying for the treatments.

We can add them to the bills at the Inn if it is easier for you and your guests.

Baskets will be delivered to each guest room unless you advise us that other arrangements are preferable.

Do you have vegetarian / vegan guests or any special dietary requirements?

Please specify exact flowers in the bridal bouquet as we would like to coordinate colours at the Inn.

If you are providing your own flowers I will need to know when they are being delivered to the Inn, if it is the day before we will need to be sure they are refrigerated.

Marriage commissioner ~ will arrive at Inn
Photographer ~ will arrive at Inn
Harpist or other musician if required ~ will arrive at Inn
Guests will congregate in lounge or wedding location outdoors
Music for Bridal procession
Bride walks down stairs with attendants to meet her Groom
Ceremony begins
Marriage Certificate is signed

You can choose several options:

Coffee / Tea & Cookies $5.00 per person
Cheese Platters & Wine $7.50 per person plus cost of Wine
Plant a Pine Tree in memory of the Day $125.00
Take photographs outdoors
Go for a stroll along beautiful Cougar Creek
Relax to prepare for Dinner

Dining Room ~ will be reset for formal dinner after the Ceremony
During this time we expect that your guests will do one of the other things.

There will be a table for a guest book
There will be a table set up in Library for presents

Served by waitress

Your Wedding dinner of choice is served to your guests in the dining room.

Let us know when you would like to have Toasts etc.? If we know we can make a break in dinner service.

We will set it up at one end of the table for ease and pictures.

There is a great Cellist in Canmore, she plays from classical to Jazz, her rates are very reasonable. She has a group of fellow musicians who play together for the results that you enjoy. Please advise if you wish me to put her in touch with you.

Otherwise we have a CD music system.

Hot tub and entire Inn is at your disposal.
Bar open self service

is served in the Dining Room 8.00 - 9.30 a.m. No fixed seating time, first come first served basis.
10.00 onwards - Casual
11.00 - Check out for Guests
12.00 - Check out for Bride & Groom

If your group can stay longer we are happy to add extra days to your plan. If your group can only stay 1 night, we can arrange 1-night wedding plans during weekdays. Please see prices for examples or send us an email for clarification.

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Country Inn, Bed & Breakfast & Restaurant
705 Benchlands Trail,
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Telephone: 1-403-678-2058 Fax: 1-403-678-2086
E-mail: info@bearandbisoninn.com

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