Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah 2020 Lodge Weddings
Telephone: 403-522-2167 Email: [email protected] Website: www.num-ti-jah.com Weddings at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge
We are delighted that you have considered us to host your special day! Included in this information package you will find a description of our lodge, list of local wedding suppliers, floor plans and terms and conditions associated with having your wedding at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Sample menus and wine lists are available on request as most menus are created from scratch to suit each wedding’s individual preferences.
When Jimmy Simpson, founder of Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, first came upon Bow Lake in 1898 he described it as one of the most beautiful places he’d ever seen. For more than a century thousands of guests, visitors and artists have agreed with his words.
Num-Ti-Jah overlooks one of the most dramatic scenes in the Canadian Rockies. A view from the pebbled shoreline of Bow Lake offers an impressive vista of Crowfoot Mountain rising steeply from the pristine turquoise waters. From here, you can also see Bow Glacier, Crowfoot Glacier, as well as Bow Glacier waterfalls.
Surrounded by a dense pine forest, our rustic wooden lodge invites those seeking an extraordinary alpine wedding experience.
Ceremony Locations
Bow Lake Shore Outdoor The rocky beaches of Bow Lake make for a truly gorgeous setting for your ceremony. With clear views of Crowfoot Mountain, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Glacier Falls and Mount Jimmy Simpson, this lake shore location provides opportunities for picturesque wedding photos with a breathtaking backdrop.
Note: The shores of Bow Lake are not on Lodge property and occupancy requires a permit obtained from Parks Canada. General Information about the National Parks of Canada Lease and License of Occupation Regulations and the National Parks of Canada Business Regulations can be obtained at [email protected], by calling the Parks Canada General Inquires phone line (1-888-773-8888), or by filling in the “Contact US” form at www.pc.gc.ca/eng/agen/courriel-email.aspx. Individual National Park offices can also be contacted, the telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are located on the Parks Canada website at www.pc.gc.ca
Ceremony Locations
Ram Pasture Outdoor The outdoor Ram Pasture is located just beyond Jimmy Simpson’s original building. This location provides a very peaceful and rustic setting for your ceremony, complimented by a variety of wildflowers, tall pines and impressive mountain vistas in the background. For some couples, this location is favorable as it provides slightly more shelter from weather as well as a slightly elevated view of Bow Lake, the adjacent streams, Bow Falls, Bow Glacier, Crowfoot Mountain and Crowfoot Glacier. Further, this location rests on Num-Ti-Jah Lodge property, allowing slightly greater freedom in regard to duration, decoration, setup and takedown.
The Elkhorn Dining Room Indoor
Our Elkhorn Dining Room lends a. true rustic ambience to your Mountain Wedding, adorned with historic taxidermy and beautifully painted landscapes. It is a fantastic alternative should the Rocky Mountain weather force your party inside.
For more pictures of these locations, please contact our events team who will be happy to provide you with more detailed photographs specific to your needs.
Food & Beverage
Wedding Pricing
Cold hors d’ oeuvres $35-45 Hot hors d’ oeuvres $40-55 3 Course (Soup, Entrée, Dessert) $80 per person 4 Course (Soup, Salad, Entrée, Dessert) $100 per person Children $21 per child Cake Plating $3.00 per person
Wedding Menu
Cold hors d’ oeuvres Smoked trout, blini, crème fraiche Smoked tomato jam tart, basil Beet, hazelnut, whipped goat cheese Beef tartar, potato chip, mustard green
Hot hors d’ oeuvres Tomato arancini, beet greens Corn bread, coleslaw, aioli Beer battered fish, chip, gribiche Elk burger sliders
Appetizer Seasonal Soup
Organic Mixed Greens Herbed goat cheese mousse, beets, compressed cucumbers, shaved radishes, roasted hazelnuts with a lemon shallot vinaigrette
Entrée Sous vide Chicken Supreme Corn bread, coleslaw, gravy
6 oz. Beef Striploin Smoked pomme puree, grilled carrots, peppercorn sauce
Steelhead Trout Swiss chard, rosti potato, summer squash, beurre monte
Dessert Raspberry Crème Brule Crème Brule, raspberries, mint
Smore Dessert Chocolate brownie, marshmallow ice cream, graham crumb, burnt marshmallow
*Our menu is created by our Executive Chef and changes can be made to suit your preferences
Guest Accommodations
Our beautiful log and stone Lodge has 16 guest rooms that can accommodate up to 52 guests comfortably. We offer a variety of occupancy options including a choice between a Lake View and Mountain View room. Each room offers its own unique rustic charm.
Upon request we will supply you with a list of our rooms and their details in order for you to create your own rooming assignments. Once you return the rooming list to us it then it becomes up to your guests to contact us and provide us with their payment details if they are covering the costs of their own rooms.
In order to provide you with the highest level of service we require that the Lodge is reserved exclusively for your wedding. This way we can close off the Lodge and Dining Room to all other potential guests and focus on making your special day truly memorable. All rooms on the day of your wedding will be blocked off and allocated to your guests. The costs for any rooms not occupied or being paid for by a wedding guest will remain the responsibility of the Bride and Groom.
Room Rates 2020
Lake View Rooms Mountain View Rooms # of rooms # of rooms
1 King Bed 3 1 King Bed 3 2 Queen Beds 4 2 Queen Beds 6
Shoulder Season May 15, 2020- June 12, 2020 and September 21, 2020- October 12, 2020
Room Rate Rate incl. Tax Total Units Subtotal
Lake View $375 $416.93 7 $2918.51
Mountain View $335 $372.46 9 $3352.14
Total Price for all rooms: $6270.65
Summer Season June 13, 2020- September 20, 2020
Room Rate Rate incl. Tax Total Units Subtotal
Lake View $450 $500.31 7 $3502.17
Mountain View $400 $444.72 9 $4002.48
Total Price for all rooms: $7504.65
* All rates are based on double occupancy. For each additional guest over the age of 6 there is a $30 plus taxes per person charge per night. Continental buffet breakfast is included in the rate.
Building Layout
The main floor of Num-Ti-Jah Lodge consists of all the Lodge’s public areas: Elkhorn Dining Room, the Lounge and Billiard area. Guest accommodations at the Lodge are located on the two floors above.
*When creating your rooming list for your wedding please keep in mind that the Lodge does not have an elevator to reach the upper levels. If you have anyone with increased accessibility needs, you may want to assign them a room on the second floor.
Local Suppliers and Services
General Information Banff Lake Louise Tourism 403-762-8421 www.banfflakelouise.com
Audio Visual Freeman Audio Visual Canada 403-760-4440 www.freemanav-ca.com
Marriage Licensing Banff Registry 403-762-217 www.thebanffregistry.com/marriage
Wedding Planners Julianne Young 403-456-2439 www.julianneyoungweddings.com Mountainscape Weddings 403-760-5431 www.mountainscapeweddings.ca Signature Weddings 403-678-1126 www.signatureweddingsbyashley.com Banff Bride 1-800-531-9996 www.banffbride.com
Marriage Officiant Carl J. Shields 403-762-2430 www.weddingsbanff.com Patrick Smiley 403-609-0876 www.patrciksmileyweddings.com Klaus Ohloff 403- 560-6740 www.calgarybanffweddingminister.com John Stutz 403-762-4076 www.mountainweddings.com
Cake Design Kake by Darci 403-609-8482 www.kakecanmore.com Cake Creations 403-678-5905 www.cakecreations.com Cake Rhapsody 403-678-5905 www.cakerhapsody.ca
Florists Forget Me Not Flowers 403-762-4111 www.banffflowers.com Flowers by Janie 403-700-8299 www.flowersbyjanie.com Flower Artistry 403-922-2699 www.flowerartistry.ca Willow Flower Co. 403-678-6775 www.willowflowercompany.ca
Photographers Orange Girl Photography 403 431-3464 www.orangegirl.com Alpine Peak Photography 403-762-3515 www.carmichaelphoto.com Christa-Lee Photography 403-679-0235 www.christalee.com Banff Photography 403-762-3562 www.banffphotography.com Local Suppliers and Services
Videographers Dream Day Films 403-246-1082 www.dreamdayfilms.com Aydin Productions 403-678-0399 www.aydinodyakmaz.com Strawberry Films Forever 403-926-4874 www.strawberryfilms.ca
Musical Talents Suzie Q 403-678-1087 www.suzieq.ca Music Mosaic 403-678-5172 www.musicmosaic.ca Deanna Matley www.deannamatley.com
Harpist Deb Nyack 403-678-6509 www.harpangel.com Jan Pearce 403-808-1564 www.avalonharp.com Tiffany Hansen www.albertaharpist.com
Hair Design Lilies and Lace 403-493-0646 www.liliesandlace.ca Mountain Beauties 403-609-1454 www.mountainbeauties.com The Pretty Haus 403-688-0058 www.theprettyhaus.com Simply Me Canmore 403-707-8737 www.simplymecanmore.com
Makeup Artists Julia Joy 403-400-4107 www.emiliabeautyart.com Top Knot Brides 403-475-5608 www.topknotbrides.com
Churches Banff Full Gospel 403-762-2740 407 Cougar Street Banff, Alberta St. Mary’s Parish Banff 403-762-2603 305 Squirrel Street Banff, Alberta St. George in the Pines Anglican 403-762-3279 100 Beaver Street Banff, Alberta Banff Park Church 403-762-1060 455 Cougar Street Banff, Alberta Rundle Memorial United Church 403-762-2075 102 Banff Avenue Banff, Alberta
DJ’s Livin & Dancin DJ Services 403-609-3546 www.banffcanmoredj.com Visual Sound Waves Inc. 403-688-6500 www.visualsoundwaves.com Class Act DJ Services 1-800-661-6044 www.classactdj.com Banff Entertainment www.banffentertainment.com
Terms and Conditions
Due to the extra staffing and materials requirements, staging and rearranging, an initial deposit of $3150.00 for the facility fee is required when making your wedding booking and setting the date, along with the signed Wedding Contract. This fee does not include any extra cleaning, decoration, tear-down and food or beverage. A cost estimator will be provided and will be updated during the wedding planning process. A second payment of 25% of the cost of the estimated invoice must be paid no later than the date specified on the cost estimator. An additional payment of 50% of the estimated invoice must be paid no later than the date specified on the cost estimator. The remaining balance, along with final numbers and rooming lists are due no later than 30 days before your arrival date. Check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 11 a.m., unless otherwise established. Decorations are permitted upon approval of the Lodge management however; the animal mounts in the Dining Room must not be decorated or disturbed. The use of confetti or rice inside or outside the Lodge is prohibited by Banff National Park regulations but bubbles are a possible alternative. A responsible adult must supervise children always. Alcohol purchased outside of the Lodge may only be consumed in the privacy of guest rooms as consumption elsewhere conflicts with Alberta Liquor Laws. Num-Ti-Jah Lodge maintains a strict non-smoking policy and therefore smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the Lodge. A $300 charge will apply to those guests who do not respect this policy. To provide you with the highest level of service we require that the Lodge is reserved exclusively for your wedding. The costs for any rooms not occupied or paid for by wedding guests will remain the responsibility of the Bride and Groom. Please sign and return the Wedding Contract upon confirmation of your booking. All deposits are final and non-refundable.
Wedding Contract
We, ______& ______acknowledge without dispute the following: We have read through, understand and agree to the wedding terms and conditions as laid out in the wedding information booklet provided to us. We agree to submit a final guest count and rooming list at least 30 days prior to our date of arrival. We agree to take responsibility for the actions of our guests and will pay a fee of $100 per hour if extra cleaning is required, as well as any damages incurred. We understand that Num-Ti-Jah Lodge will not guarantee exclusive use of any areas of the Lodge unless the entire Lodge is booked. We agree to hold harmless Num-Ti-Jah Lodge in the event of theft or loss during our stay and function. We understand that our deposit of $3150 is non-refundable. Names: ______Signatures: ______Please charge a $3150.00 deposit to my credit card for my wedding to be held on ______(date) Card Type: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER (please circle one) Name on Card: ______Card Number: ______Expiry Date: ______/______
Signature: ______