As your special day approaches, we invite you to explore the Fairmont Palliser for your upcoming wedding venue. The beauty of this full-service venue is that it doubles as accommodations, allowing you to deal with one partner for your reception, catering, rentals and overnight stays. Let us walk you through what your wedding day could be like if you choose to get married at the Fairmont Palliser.

Imagine this…

Simply step through the Palliser's historic front doors to be transported back in time to an era of white-glove service and traditional spaces. Waltz through the halls of Calgary's iconic castle that has been welcoming guests for over a century, exuding charm and elegance simultaneously.

Plan an intimate wedding with family and friends in the classic Alberta Ballroom or perhaps a cordial champagne celebration in the bold Turney Valley Room. Whatever experience you choose, embrace the soft, distinctive ambiance the Fairmont Palliser emanates while you bask in the glam that is your wedding day.

Found amidst Calgary's bustling downtown, enjoy a relaxing day on the town before your event commences. Afternoon tea, boutique shopping and a luxurious soak in the Palliser sauna will melt all your anxieties away so that you can enter your marriage feeling fresh and stress-free.

Event Space

With four stunning spaces to imagine your dream day in, the Fairmont Palliser offers tasteful charm with each room dependent on your guest list, taste and budget.

Crystal Ballroom & Oval Room

The most extravagant room at the Palliser, the elegant ambiance of this setting was made for a wedding. Marble columns, crystal chandeliers and full-length windows complete the gold and blue-accented Crystal Ballroom with its stunning gilded ceiling. Make your way into the Oval Room with its grand, dome ceiling and cozy fireplace through the foyer where your much-deserved cocktail hour may commence.

Recommended Guest List: 160-320 guests

The Oak Room

This beautifully simplistic room is the little back dress of event spaces, versatile for all your wedding needs like bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, full-blown weddings, or post-wedding brunches. Picture vintage modern decor and a wall of classic breathtaking mirrors all with soft grey colouring, showered with natural light to create a delicate space. The Oak Room may just be your dream wedding space.

Recommended Guest List: 90 guests seated or 150 guests standing reception

Alberta Ballroom

Handpainted murals adorn the walls of this exceptional gathering space. The breathtaking Alberta Ballroom stands proud with its understated beauty. Natural light dapples the space just enough to create a soft, welcoming atmosphere in this elegant wedding venue. Don't forget about the marble foyer, perfect for an intimate space to greet your guests.

Recommended Guest List: 160 seated guests with room for a dance floor

Turner Valley Room

The bold yet warm ambiance created by this unique room is second to none. Deep cranberry-coloured walls accented with delicate chandeliers and jewel tones make the Turner Valley Room an exquisite setting for your wedding ceremony.

Recommended Guest List: 60-180 seated guests

Catering

The Fairmont Palliser culinary team is governed by one rule only: your wedding, your decision. This venue offers fully customizable menus for banquet meals so that you get exactly what you want on your dreamy day. Executive Chef Eraj and his talented team will prepare personalized experiences for every palate and occasion to accurately reflect your desired direction.

Not the meal-planning type? The Palliser's culinary team has expertly designed and prepared menus using their combined experience so that you can pick and choose what you like from their premade lunch, dinner, reception and beverage menus.

Amenities

When you choose the Fairmont Palliser for your full-service wedding venue, it can also double as you and your guests' accommodations. Here you'll find 407 newly renovated, luxuriously decorated guest rooms equipped with all the latest amenities and in-room entertainment features - not that you'll be spending much time in the room. There are also five guest rooms that meet the Access Level Two requirements, meaning they are fully wheelchair accessible and equipped with handrails, grips and all the necessary gadgets.

To keep with this traditional venue's fashion, the Fairmont Palliser is complete with a valet, a concierge and housekeeping to elevate you and your guests' experience. The hotel is pet-friendly for those relatives who simply can't leave their fur babies at home.

Finally, whether you're getting pampered for your special day or relaxing the morning after, the Palliser is home to the RnR Wellness Spa. Yes, you read that right — a spa in the hotel. Enjoy a relaxing massage, a workout in the health club or tend to your pre-wedding beauty needs right here in the hotel.

If you're looking for an elegant, all-in-one, done-for-you wedding venue, the Fairmont Palliser has truly thought of everything.