Wedding Places In Vancouver
Choosing a wedding location is an exciting process to say the least. However, it can also be overwhelming with the vast number of choices available. To help those of you tying the knot, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite places to exchange your vows in Vancouver.
Vancouver provides a lot of great places to get married. The city is very beautiful with many places to choose from. You will find here the most popular wedding places, but also some more secret venues that you will have only for your wedding day.
Vancouver is the most gorgeous city in Canada. Having a wedding here must be a really nice choice for most bride and groom, because of the glorious natural scenery and unique social atmosphere. The cities aforementioned above should be the first places you thought about if you are considering to host your wedding party in Vancouver, but it’s often forget that there are also other venues that you can select from.
The City of Vancouver boasts quite the selection of wedding venues for couples to choose from. The unique and charming spaces Vancouver has to offer such as vibrant inner city locations in Gastown, or peaceful historical venues like the Burrard Arts Foundation’s West End garden make it easy for you to find something that fits your theme. If a city wedding is not your thing, consider one of the many unique venues found on a little island called Vancouver Island. Each venue uniquely their own natural beauty which is sure to please even the pickiest of brides-to-be. No matter what type of wedding venue fits you best, there is no better choice than the ones Vancouver has on offer!
Garden style / Outdoor Wedding Venues
Wedding Places In Vancouver
Tucked away at the University of British Columbia is Cecil Green Park House, a beautiful wedding venue that offers a number of different options for your ceremony and reception: an exclusive private garden, covered terrace, and its classic house. It can accommodate a full seated dinner on the covered terrace for up to 110 guests or in the house for up to 150 guests. Food is offered via Westcadia Catering.
Check out: Marisa & Lebron’s wedding at Cecil Green Park House
Located at Deer Lake in Burnaby, the Hart House offers a variety of on-site venues to suit various tastes but I have to admit it’s the the Lawn and Tent combo that really shine at this romantic, classic venue. The Tent in particular is a perfect Plan B location in case of rainy weather and both your ceremony and reception can be hosted there, if needed.
Check out: Hayley & Rasmus’ wedding at Hart House Restaurant
Located in the ever beautiful and popular Stanley Park, the Stanley Park Pavilion is a great venue that is actually 4 different spaces that can host both indoor and outdoors weddings: the Lord Stanley Ballroom, the Tea Room, Stanley’s Bar & Grill, and the Formal Gardens. Wanting both an outdoor garden setting for your ceremony and a neutral blank slate for your dinner reception? The Stanley Park Pavilion has you covered.
Check out: Sydnie & Farzad’s wedding at Stanley Park Pavilion
At the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown behind white walls sits Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Garden, the first classical Chinese Garden in Canada and established outside of China. This peaceful venue features covered walkways, pavilions, and meticulously cared for plants and ponds. Rent it for an intimate wedding ceremony and then head on over to your favourite restaurant in Chinatown for your dinner reception.
Although the UBC Botanical Garden offers a number of different areas that can be used for weddings, couples are usually and immediately drawn to its beautiful covered arbour: a natural and romantic backdrop for ceremonies and long table dinners. This list of the most unique Vancouver wedding venues wouldn’t be complete without including this stunning location. As a photographer, I also love the many portrait locations all over the UBC campus.
Check out: Vicky & Joe’s wedding at the UBC Botanical Garden
Ballroom style / Indoor Wedding Venues
For couples envisioning a grand, classic, and luxurious ballroom style wedding, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is all aces. There are various spaces to choose from for both your ceremony and reception at this venue but the Pacific Ballroom happens to be the most popular option for opulent, show-stopping weddings and those who want to dance their faces off on the large and permanent wooden dance floor.
Classic meets contemporary at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia with its interesting architectural elements and an overall luxurious and elegant vibe. Perfect for Gatsby style weddings where the Roaring Twenties stay alive forever and ever. Or for those classic affairs where you can simply enjoy the ambiance of a well designed room without too much decor to distract from it.
Check out: Ava & Bryan’s wedding at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Thankfully, you don’t need to be a member in order to rent the TCC for your wedding. Featuring both elegant ballrooms and garden patios, you’ll be well taken care of by staff who excel at creating a thoughtful experience for everyone who steps through this venue. Terminal City Club blends tradition and modern luxury in the heart of downtown Vancouver, and is undoubtedly one of the city’s hidden gems.
Boasting a number of different indoor and outdoor spaces including the classic Ballroom to the intimate Patio Garden, the Vancouver Club is perfect for couples wanting an elegant and thoughtful venue for their wedding day. Along with the exceptional cuisine served up by VC staff, you’ll be helped along by in-house wedding specialist.
Check out: Rachelle & Caleb’s wedding ceremony at the Vancouver Club
Modern Wedding Venues
The ARRAS is one of Vancouver’s newest wedding and event venues and thankfully for the urbanite, it’s very centrally located at 1464 W 7th Ave in South Granville. It boasts three different spaces: the Ballroom (a large and modern open space suited for 348 to 400+ guests), the Rooftop Terrace (located above the Ballroom and well suited for ceremonies of up to 308 guests as well as tented receptions), and the Piano Cafe (best for seated intimate receptions of up to 100 guests). Be among the first to get married in this modern and beautifully adorned location. Light sculpture by Matthew McCormick, anyone?
The Contemporary Art Gallery takes a limited number of rental bookings each year, so it isn’t very well known as a wedding venue. That said, it’s perfect for small weddings that want a clean and modern setting in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Check out: Chloe & Zechy’s wedding at the Contemporary Art Gallery