Getting married in one of Vancouver's most beautiful park
facilities, on the beach or in a verdant park setting is an ideal way to start a
lifetime together. A few basic rules apply when tying the knot in a public place
so read on for all the important details.
Aberthau Community Centre and Gardens
Photo sessions are not available during other bookings. Need two weeks advance
notice (if available) for photos. For further information please call
West Point
Grey Community Centre at 604-257-8140.
Barclay Manor at Barclay Square Park
Rentals are available for smaller wedding receptions. The surrounding gardens
are available for photos for groups under 100 people.
Barclay Manor is a jewel in the heart of the city. A Historic Heritage home
renovated for use for weddings, meetings, and many other different events.
For further information
please call the Barclay Manor Programmer at 604-257-8349.
Bloedel Floral
Conservatory atop Queen Elizabeth Park Vancouver
Come together under the geodesic dome of this tropical paradise where
free-flying birds give colourful accent and sound to a beautiful atmosphere
where the weather is predictably perfect all year long. Reservations are
required for wedding ceremonies and photos and a rental fee is charged per
booked session. Two time slots are available for wedding parties: Morning
(before public opening) and Evening (after public closing time). For further
information and reservations please call Terri at 604-257-8584.
Brock House Restaurant
Rents out the restaurant for wedding receptions. The grounds are also utilized
for wedding ceremonies. For further information please call 604-224-3317.
Celebration Pavilion
at Queen Elizabeth Park
Book your wedding ceremony at the new Queen Elizabeth Park Celebration Pavilion!
At last a stunning, new covered facility in Vancouver's most sought after park
for wedding photos. The stylish building is beautifully sited at the city's
highest point as part of the new and elegant Queen Elizabeth Park Plaza.
Adjacent to a superb outdoor fountain and a ring of West Coast style arbours,
the Celebration Pavilion offers great views for guests and is located
practically city-centre. The floor-to-ceiling glass pavilion offers indoor
seating for 100 people and is available at a cost of between $250 — $700.
Coal Harbour Community Centre
Room rentals overlooking beautiful Coal Harbour are available. Please call
604-713-8222 for more information.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese
Garden
Suitable for groups from 15-300. There are various rental rates depending on
time and location/facility usage at the Garden. There is a two hour minimum
rental limit for the Hall/Courtyard. One hour maximum for wedding photos. Entire
Garden available for off-season rentals. For further information please call
Mary Cheung at 604-662-3207, ext 203
False Creek Community Centre - Lind Hall
The Lind Hall is a beautifully restored heritage building located on popular
Granville Island. This bright and spacious hall features birch hardwood floors
and wainscoting, natural cedar beams and large picture windows backing onto
Sutcliffe Park and Alder Bay. The space is excellent for receptions up to 150
guests. Granville Island
and the gardens at Sutcliffe Park are also popular for
wedding photography. For further information please contact 604-257-8195.
The Maritime
Museum (adjacent to Vanier
Park )
the grassed area in front of the Maritime Museum is another area where a
ceremony could be held. The Maritime Museum has rooms inside to rent for
receptions for groups from 75-150. The outside terrace is also available for
ceremonies up to 90 people. For further information please call at 604-257-8310.
Moberly Arts Centre
Affiliated with the Sunset Community Centre, this is another beautiful facility
that offers one room for rent – group must be 110 people or less. Please call
604-718-6521.
Roedde House Museum - (in Barclay Heritage Square)
specializes in weddings. Legal limit is 45 persons. Call the office or leave a
message at 604-684-7040 for a room booking. The grounds outside the Roedde House
are first come first serve, no set up allowed.
Roundhouse Community Arts &
Recreation Centre
Room rentals available. This unique and attractive community centre is located
in Yaletown. Please call 604-713-1811 for more information.
Vancouver Museum - (at Vanier Park)
rooms available. For further information and costs please call 604-736-4431.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
The Great Lawn is a spectacular setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies and
receptions. View the North Shore mountains amidst fragrant beds of botanical
flowers and trees while exchanging vows or dining under festive tents. For
further information and reservations please call 604-257-8661.
Popular outdoor locations where wedding ceremonies are held on a first-come,
first-served basis
(Please remember: no chairs, tents, awnings, tables, decorations, alcohol, rice
or confetti and your group must be less than 50 people.) No bookings allowed in
these areas.
Stanley Park - Wedding ceremonies are held at various locations throughout
Stanley Park including Ferguson Point, Rose Garden (maximum 25 people), Third
Beach, Devonian Harbour Park, the wooden bridge area in Ceperley Meadow, as well
as Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake.
Queen Elizabeth Park - Wedding photographs are allowed throughout the park on a
first-come, first-served basis and only for a few minutes at a time. The lawn
areas of the Quarry Gardens have been cordoned off to keep them healthy and in
good condition and wedding parties must keep to the pathways and paved areas.
The Quarry Gardens are not available for wedding ceremonies.
Parks and Beaches in Vancouver - including
English Bay, Sunset,
Vanier,
Kitsilano and
Spanish Banks East and West are popular sites for wedding ceremonies. |