Elopement photographers combined with local elopement planning experts creates the ultimate team

Meet the Team

SUPPORTING LOCAL
HUMAN CONNECTION
EXPERIENCE OVER PRODUCTION
TRANSPARENCY
LEAVE NO TRACE

our appraoch

celebrating        every
  love
    story

celebrating every love story

We are the 'Rocky Mountain Wedding Collective'. A team of mountain dwelling, adventure seekers who naturally connected people and created inspiring experiences before we knew it was called wedding planning! 

We all live in the Bow Valley (Canmore and Banff) and share a love for supporting local. We take our jobs seriously, but not ourselves. We have so much fun brainstorming beautiful things together, celebrating the small moments, and laughing till our cheeks hurt. We can't wait for you to join in on the good times. 

Well hello you! 

The dream team.

We're not like the wedding planners you've seen on TV. You know, the ones with the headsets, a million checklists and an uncanny ability to speed walk in stilettos without tripping. 

Aside from the checklists, which really are necessary, we do things differently and connect best with couples who want to approach their wedding unconventionally too. We value experience over production and aim to craft moments of meaningful human connection because that's what a wedding is all about.


Unconventional

Sipper of coffee and craft beer. Wearer of toques and Blundstones. Pup mom. Avid supporter of local food & local business. Part-time backcountry explorer.

My partner and I reside in Banff, with our pup Casey, and spend most of our spare time camping, hiking, and skiing. Hailing from Ontario, and always up for an adventure, I now know I was destined for the Rocky Mountains.

My passion has always been people-focused. With over 10 years in the hospitality & events industry, I was very much attracted to engaging with people, understanding their needs and looking to go above and beyond to fulfill them.

Building and maintaining relationships is what drives my purpose as the lead Banff Wedding Planner of Rocky Mountain Elopements.

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Kristin Decorato (Nicol)

Lead Planner

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I can’t wait to connect with you, and help you plan your dream one-of-a-kind wedding or intimate elopement in Banff, Canmore or surrounding areas.
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Rooted in a love for the West, Tamara finds inspiration in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Whether she’s exploring new places or simply taking in the view, she values presence, connection + community. 

When she’s not coordinating events, you’ll likely find her working on content creation, connecting with others in the community, or finding inspiration outdoors.

With a passion for both events and creative storytelling, Tamara has a strong appreciation for the details that make each wedding unique.

Having a background in hospitality and events, Tamara knows that seamless weddings come down to thoughtful planning and strong execution. She brings organization, care, and a steady presence to every celebration ensuring each day runs smoothly from start to finish.

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Tamara Hibbard

Elopement Coordinator

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I love taking care of all the details so couples can spend their entire elopement day relaxing and taking in the moment with the person they love most. It brings me joy to see a couple truly relaxed and happy.
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An avid lover of the outdoors, Makenna feels most at home exploring the Canadian Rockies. From hiking alpine trails to paddleboarding on mountain lakes, she brings the same calm focus and curiosity to everything she does.

When she’s not outside, you’ll find Makenna curled up under a pile of blankets with a good book, sketching in her notebook, or taking a quiet moment to recharge before a busy event weekend.

Makenna understands that great events don’t happen by accident. With a strong appreciation for the behind-the-scenes work that makes weddings run seamlessly, she approaches every event with care, organization, and a steady presence—bringing both professionalism and heart to Rocky Mountain Wedding Collective.

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Makenna Verma

EVENT COORDINATOR

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I’m here to handle the details, keep things running smoothly, and make sure you actually get to enjoy your day. Bringing your vision to life and seeing it all come together is my favourite part.
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Professionally, my passion is hospitality, with over 10 years of experience creating memorable weddings, events, and guest experiences. I’m committed to bringing someone’s vision to life and creating moments that feel personal, seamless, and unforgettable.

Outside of work, you’ll find me hiking just a little farther to see the best views, painting and drawing purely for the joy of it, road-tripping with a good playlist, sipping a great local cider, and dreaming up the next adventure.

To me, life — like the best celebrations — is about connection, beauty, and saying yes to the journey, wherever that arrow happens to point.

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Marissa Roux

Event COORDINATOR

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it means the most to me to see the joy brought into your love story on the big day. Focusing on what is important while I handle the details. I am here for the couple and whatever they may need big or small.
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Antonia is a professional who thrives on bringing people together and creating seamless experiences from start to finish. With a background in hospitality, planning, and client relations, she approaches every project with enthusiasm and a calm, solution-focused mindset.

Whether coordinating a wedding, private celebration, or corporate gathering, Antonia is committed to making every detail count. When she's not at work, she's hard to find, she loves what she does and always finds another project, adventure, or new challenge to dive into!

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Antonia Declercq

Elopement Coordinator

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Whether I’m organizing timelines or making sure every detail looks just right, my thoughtful presence and eye for beauty help couples feel completely at ease.
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CHRISTINA + SPENCER | ROCKIES HELI ELOPEMENT

"Working with RMWE was fantastic

 -- they were super communicative, were always five steps ahead of us, and were a blast to have around on our elopement day. They patiently answered every question... even the anxiety-induced ones in the days leading up to our wedding. Their excellent planning ensured everything ran smoothly (pretty sure we were ahead of schedule at certain points of the day!) and was a huge factor in what turned out to be a pretty perfect wedding day. We got SO many compliments about how flawless the day was and all we could say was, "It was all them!"

CASEY + CHRIS |
CANMORE ELOPEMENT WEDDING

"Kristin was wonderful from day one up until the day of the wedding.

She made everything easy and took all of the stress out of planning. She was extremely helpful and accommodating in every way. Kristin went above and beyond to make our day as special and as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend Rocky Mountain Elopements to anyone to plan an intimate wedding!"

Christyn + Yash |
CANMORE ELOPEMENT WEDDING

"Booking Rocky Mountain Elopements was one of our best decisions we ever made

during our wedding planning. Kristen, our planner was absolutely a star in helping us plan everything which made our special day even more memorable. From booking an officiant to even the cup cakes, everything was organized by her. She made our journey from planning to the actual wedding day an absolute breeze with even accommodating virtual attendees from over 4 countries via zoom. Thank you Kristen for helping us plan and organize our special day where we made life long memories. Lots of love <3 Christyn and Yash !!!"

Are You In?

Elopement experts combined with good humour and amazing energy creates the ultimate local team. We are Kristin, Trinity, Emma and Mackenna , the triple threat behind Rocky Mountain Elopements. Toques, Blundstones and good coffee are our jam. We are down-to-earth humans who love connecting with like-minded folks to create next level elopement experiences in the Rocky Mountains.

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