Ashly and Matt found themselves going back and forth between a big wedding and something more intimate. The idea of planning something large started to feel overwhelming, and they kept coming back to one thing... They just wanted the day to feel easy and meaningful. That’s when they found Calgary Elopements. At the time, our Calgary page was brand new. No reviews, not much content; just a vision. And still, they trusted us with one of the biggest days of their lives.
They chose the legalization package and added extra photography to give themselves more time to actually enjoy it all, slow down, and take it all in. They got married in the same home where they got engaged. Just the two of them and their parents. It felt relaxed, familiar, and completely personal. They had a charcuterie board and a beautiful cheese cake with their wedding date in frosting on top. No rushing, no pressure, just time together.
Their ceremony was led by Cole Hofstra. It was simple in all the right ways, but still incredibly meaningful. He spoke about love, faith, loyalty, and what it really looks like to build a life together, not just the highlight moments, but everything in between.
This was our first time working with Cole, and he truly lived up to his 5-star reputation. He was professional, easygoing, and incredibly well-spoken.
We’ve been doing this in Edmonton for a while now, and stepping into Calgary means starting fresh in a lot of ways. No reviews yet, nothing really there to fully show people who we are or what we’ve built. And even with that, Ashly and Matt trusted me anyway, which is something I don’t take lightly. Honestly, every single couple that chooses to book with us, whether it’s in Edmonton or now Calgary, holds such a special place in my heart, because I know what it means to trust someone with a day like this. I’m just so incredibly grateful for that.
This day was everything it needed to be. No pressure to perform. No expectations to meet. Just two people choosing each other in a way that felt right. A reminder that when you strip everything back, what matters most has a way of standing out.
"What sets Amy apart is how she makes you feel: completely at ease, fully taken care of, and genuinely celebrated. It never felt transactional—it felt meaningful. We could not have asked for more. Choosing Amy was one of the best decisions we made, and I can say with full confidence that you will feel the same."
- Ashly & Matt
