Elope in Banff, Canadian Rockies, Brazil and beyond.
Just show up, be together and enjoy the best experience of your lives.
Banff & Brazil
Elopement Photographer
Banff & BRAZIL
Elopement Photographer
There are parts of a traditional wedding that sound good on paper.
But deep down, you already know that a ballroom full of people you barely know, a timeline planned down to the minute, and a reception that feels more like a performance than a celebration... that's probably not you.
What you actually want is to wake up excited. To spend the day somewhere beautiful. To say exactly what you mean to the person you love without feeling rushed through every moment.
That's what eloping is really about.
Not doing less. Doing it your way.
Maybe your elopement looks like...
Watching the sunrise at Moraine Lake
with coffee in your hands, exchanging vows before the crowds arrive, with nothing but the mountains around you.
winter sleigh ride
AT Lake Louise
A horse-drawn sleigh ride across frozen Lake Louise, then stepping into the snow to say your vows with the mountains behind you.
A slow morning in Canmore
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getting ready without rushing, then spending the rest of the day exploring the mountains together instead of running between obligations.
Two days in Brazil
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Barefoot on the beach one day, deep in the jungle the next. Warm air, ocean waves, music, drinks, and a day that feels fully alive.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE
THE MOST
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It's your day, and you get to celebrate it however feels right, no traditional rules required. If you love paddleboarding, let's do that. If a quiet picnic sounds more like you, let's do that instead.
Whatever your Elopement looks like,
it should feel fully yours.
Present. Grounded. Yours.
"The most anticipated moment finally arrived and the photos turned out more than perfect. Every detail of our story was captured so beautifully. Your work is impeccable. Thank you for documenting such an important moment in such an incredible way."
Brazilian-born and Calgary-based, shaped by years of living between cultures, countries, and experiences. Before photography became my full-time world, I worked in law, hospitality, and client experience, and that background completely changed how I approach elopements.
This isn't just about showing up with a camera. It's about helping you build a day that actually feels good to live through.
I married a Canadian and planned two weddings bringing/taking guests from all over the world to Brazil and Canada, so I know what it feels like to coordinate everything from another country in a different language. I've since planned and photographed destination weddings for my clients too, so that experience comes with me to your day.
I'm the person behind Bottrel & Co.
(But everyone calls me carol)
Hey, I'm CAROLINE.
A well-traveled, multicultural photographer who's been in your shoes?
Here's why it matters.
I'm fluent in English and Portuguese, with working Spanish and French in progress. If your family, guests, or vendors don't speak English, nothing gets lost in translation. You stay present instead of interpreting.
02 No Language Barrier On Your Day
From permits and timing in Banff and the Rockies to locations across Brazil, I handle the logistics so you don't have to figure it out yourself. You show up, I've already mapped out the how.
03 TRAVELLER EXPERTISE
Besides the multiple elopements I've helped my clients to plan, I've planned two weddings with the love of my life, coordinating vendors, languages, and logistics from another country. I know what that pressure feels like, and I use it to guide you through your day instead of just documenting it.
01 Someone Who's Been In Your Shoes
Permits, vendor recommendations, weather backups, trail access. I take care of the details that actually matter on the day, so you're not the one managing a spreadsheet.
planning support
A sneak peek of at least 30 photos within 48 to 72h of your elopement, because waiting is the worst.
Your full gallery follows within 8 weeks, guaranteed.
quick turn around
Built around good light, your pace, and the moments that matter instead of rushing through a packed schedule.
Timelines That makes sense
Trusted vendor recommendations, plus the local restaurants and stays worth building your trip around.
Vendor + travel picks
Years exploring Banff, the Rockies, and Brazil mean I know where to take you, Pinterest board or not. I'll also share local guides and travel tips beyond the wedding day.
location expertise
Everything is built around what feels right for the two of you, a custom timeline, not a template.
PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE
EVERY BOTTREL & CO. ELOPEMENT
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES...
BANFF + ROCKIES ELOPEMENT PACKAGES AND PRICING
Elope in Banff and the Rockies, just the two of you or up to 20 guests.
Have more than 20 guests? Check my Intimate Weddings page here.
Every experience includes:
No script required, promise. Maybe it's vows at sunrise on Moraine Lake, just the two of you. Maybe it's a helicopter drop into the mountains, because why not. Maybe it's a weekend in a Canmore cabin, good food, nowhere else to be. Banff, Canmore, Waterton, Jasper, Kootenay, honestly, wherever you land in the Rockies, this is built for it.
the rockies experience
Starting at 5 hours to multi-day
- Coverage from 5 hours multi-day experiences
- Everything from the Bottrel & Co. Experience, including access to our exclusive guides
- Travel included throughout Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis, Yoho, Waterton and Jasper.
starting at $4,200
Every experience includes:
No vendor calls, no chasing down details, no logistics spreadsheet open on your phone the morning of.
Just the day, exactly as you pictured it, with nothing left for you to manage but each other.
Show up, say I do, and let Bottrel & Co. handle the most important part of your day.
All Inclusive Elopements
FROM 5+ hours to multi-day
- Everything from The Rockies Experience
- Licensed marriage commissioner
- Bouquet and boutonniere
- Hair and makeup for one
- Enhanced planning support, including timeline coordination and direct contact with vendors from the All Inclusive Experience
- Travel included throughout Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis, Yoho, Waterton and Jasper.
starting at $8,500
Every experience includes:
Maybe it's a beach in Costa Rica, sand under your feet as you say your vows. Maybe it's back home in Brazil, surrounded by the landscapes that raised you. Maybe it's somewhere in Central America you've been dreaming about since before you got engaged. If your wedding day is taking you beyond the Rockies, this package is built for it, wherever that turns out to be.
ANYWHERE & EVERYWHERE
WORLDWIDE DESTINATION ELOPEMENTS in canada, brazil & beyond
- Coverage from 8 hours to multi-day
- Everything from The Rockies Experience, including exclusive guides
- My travel is covered to all major destinations.
- Multilingual and international logistics support
- Bonus for Brazil: special legal support for visas, from me, a licensed lawyer there
starting at $9,500
ASK ABOUT SPECIAL ELOPEMENT PACKAGES IN BRAZIL
How It Works
Sneak peeks within 48 to 72 hours. Your final gallery tells the full story afterwards, including all the in-between moments and everything that made the day feel like yours.
Relive It Forever
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No pressure to perform. No awkward posing all day. Just the two of you with the space to enjoy the day together.
Show Up
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Locations, permits, vendors, timeline flow, travel logistics, backup plans. I handle the details so you can actually enjoy the process instead of stressing through it.
We Build It Together
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Send me a message, even if all you have right now is a feeling or a "we think we want to elope." I'll send over pricing and we'll get on a call to talk through your ideas.
Reach Out
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Questions
Yes. Ceremonies inside Banff National Park require registration and location-specific rules, and the same applies to other parks in the Canadian Rockies. I guide every couple through the permit process as part of every experience.
Absolutely. Outdoor ceremonies in Banff National Park and other national parks are usually limited to around 20 guests, but there are still plenty of beautiful options if you’re wanting to include a few more people in your day.
Not at all. Some of the most beautiful spots around Banff, Canmore, and the surrounding Rockies don't require any hiking. If you'd rather keep things simple, I'll build the day around what's comfortable for you.
Almost every couple says this. My approach is built around movement, interaction, and giving you space instead of forcing constant posing. Most couples stop thinking about the camera pretty quickly.
Of course. Dogs need to stay on a leash in most places across the Rockies, and as long as your cat is comfortable outdoors and travels well in a carrier, both are more than welcome at your elopement.
Not at all. There are no residency or citizenship requirements to get married in Alberta. I'll walk you through exactly what you need before your Banff or Canmore elopement.
Yes, that's actually one of the things that makes this different. I'm bilingual, familiar with both Canada and Brazil, and a licensed lawyer in Brazil, so I can help with the legal side too.
Ready to trade the guest list for a hiking trail?
Let's start building your intentional wedding day. Fill out the form and I'll get back to you within 48 hours.
