Alberta

Department of Tourism: www.travelalberta.com

Image Credit:  Courtesy of Travel Alberta

Known as Canada’s playground, Alberta is a western province that includes many Rocky Mountain destinations including Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper.  Flights into Calgary and Edmonton give easy access to the region.

Emerald lakes reflect the rugged snowcapped mountaintops with rustic lodges and quaint churches tucked into the landscape.  The sheer beauty of this region makes it a destination wedding location that will not require any enhancements.  It is the perfect setting for a western theme wedding, but sophisticated is in there as well.

Quick Facts:

• Language:  English
• Passport:   Yes
• Currency:   Canadian Dollar
• Time Zone:  Mountain
• Weather:    Temperatures range between 60° and 73° F in the summer and 18° to -13° in the winter with low humidity.

Marriage Requirements:

It is very easy to be married in Alberta with no residency or blood test requirements.  Documents you will need to provide include passports and divorce or death certificates if either party was previously married.  You can have either a religious or civil ceremony, but either must be witnessed by two people.