Updated: October 21, 2021
We’ve sourced some of the best wedding venues in Calgary and categorized them by wedding venue style. Each wedding venue has a verified link to a location on Google Maps and a link to a page that describes the facilities and options to host your wedding.
We wanted to give you some visual content around each wedding place on the list, so you’ll notice that many venues come with an accompanying video of a wedding from local Calgary photographers and videographers.
Finally, we came up with answers to frequently asked questions about wedding venues in Calgary. All answers are at the bottom of the post. Make sure to review those as well.
Related: 14 steps to booking a perfect wedding venue. A definitive guide.
We love this list as is and we do spend time updating it regularly BUT there are a few other sources that might help you find your wedding location. Among those are Best Venues in Calgary lists at Yelp. We also recommend looking at space and venue options at such Calgary landmarks as Calgary Stampede grounds and a list of park venue options at the City of Calgary. So, enough with the intro. Let’s get right into our popular categories of wedding venues in Calgary…
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Featured Wedding Venues
There are a few venues that stand out from the variety of wedding locations presented here. As a catering, event, decor and a floral design company Simply Elegant has worked with these venues in and loved it. That is why we built this special list of Featured venues for you.
Waterfront Park
Newest addition to Calgary’s event venue scene; featuring multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces for weddings, corporate events & private parties. Find your event space at Waterfront Park.
Venue Map Venue DetailsTELUS Spark
TELUS Spark’s science centre can be transformed into the ideal place for a cocktail reception, fundraising gala, holiday party or intimate meeting. But it doesn’t stop there. TELUS Spark is the perfect place to throw a birthday party filled with fun and learning or a place to get your co-workers together for a fresh twist on team building.
Venue Map Venue DetailsThe Hangar Flight Museum
The Main Hangar is the perfect location for wedding receptions, town hall/AGM meetings, staff functions, casino fun nights and fundraisers. For your wedding ceremony, the Tent Hangar offers a unique venue to say “I do”. Looking for a different meeting room away from the office? The Memorial Room or the Lancaster Room can be rented for team building events, staff or club meetings.
Venue Map Venue DetailsTELUS Convention Centre
Give your special event a special setting. More people are discovering that the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is ideal for their family, community, fundraising and celebratory events. This venue is idea for large weddings. It’s close to major hotels for out-of-town guests, eating establishments and retail stores.
Venue Map Venue DetailsGenesis Centre
Host events of any size including graduations, weddings, galas, dinners, trade shows, meetings, and concerts. This space is capable of hosting everything from cultural events, weddings, galas, tradeshows, and concerts to dance classes, sport tournaments, practices, camps, and leagues.
Venue Map Venue DetailsMetropolitan Centre
This venue has hosted some of the most memorable events in Calgary over the last 22 years. Every one has been unique and special in its own way. It offers a blend of traditional Calgary with professional, downtown style. Whether you are planning an extravagant wedding reception or a noteworthy charity gala, the Metropolitan Centre is the perfect venue.
Venue Map Venue DetailsStudio Bell / National Music Centre
Studio Bell represents an exciting partnership between National Music Centre (NMC) and Bell, Canada’s largest communications company. Simply Elegant is proud to be the preferred supplier of catering, weddings, decorations and floral design services. We love Studio Bell and here’s why…
- Variety of spaces to choose from to suite any event type and size
- Convenient location right in downtown Calgary
- Style and design inside and out
Calgary Petroleum Club
Looking for a more formal wedding in Downtown Calgary? Check the Calgary Petroleum Club. They can transform this venue into your vision for almost any type of wedding.
Venue Map Venue DetailsVenue 308
With a 7-day a week community concept, Venue 308 is a space for learning, growing and celebration. It is a curated and unique space for artists and professionals alike to work and meet and on the other it is a blank slate for your special day, corporate celebration or photographic vision. Yet it’s ideally suited for a small wedding too. Make sure you check this venue. We love it!
Venue Map Venue DetailsOutdoor Wedding Venues
We’ll start with outdoor wedding venues. What can be more romantic and memorable than to do a wedding reception out in the open air? Luckily Calgary has a few of these great outdoor spots. Browse the map below and expand it into the full-screen, if needed. Each map point offers a link to learn more about each venue.
Waterfront Park
Newest addition to Calgary’s event venue scene; featuring multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces for weddings, corporate events & private parties. Find your event space at Waterfront Park.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCanada Olympic Park
Winsport at Canada’s Canada Olympic Park is a wedding venue that offers the finest in wedding experiences for sporty wedding couples. Whether you’re reciting vows at this highest vantage point in Calgary or enjoying a great meal while taking in the spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains, Canada Olympic Park will provide the ultimate in service to ensure your special day is magical.
Venue Map Venue DetailsSpruce Meadows
An outdoor country wedding is a lot easier to deal with when someone else supplies the countryside view and the tent. When it’s not being used for equestrian-related events, the Horizons Pavilion space at Spruce Meadows can be booked for private functions. The tent holds up to 200 guests, has a dance floor, chandelier lighting and a draped ceiling.
Venue Map Venue DetailsRafter Six Ranch
Your wedding is one of the most memorable and exciting times in your life. Rafter Six Ranch Resort is a great choice for a romantic western wedding that you and your guests will long remember! This venue is located to the west of Calgary and has a beautiful pond on the premises.
Venue Map Venue DetailsHeritage Park
Heritage Park offers the bride and groom an enchanting locale to exchange vows. Whether you say “I do” aboard the S.S. Moyie or walk down the aisle to the sound of a genuine pump organ, there is no better place to commemorate your historic day. This wedding venue is located within the Calgary city limits.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCalgary Zoo
Each year the Calgary Zoo hosts over 100 weddings and offers unique photo opportunities from dinosaurs and zoo animals to the Dorothy Harvie Gardens. Reception sites range from the BBQ tent to a luxurious sit down dinner in the Conservatory – the Calgary Zoo offers a lovely change of scenery for that special wedding.
Venue Map Venue DetailsRiverView B&B
Riverview Bed & Breakfast is a gorgeous wedding venue to hold your outdoor wedding. Their packages include everything necessary to hold a spectacular outdoor ceremony. Keep in mind that June rains a lot so be sure to consider a rain back up plan in case it rains.
Venue Map Venue DetailsDevonian Gardens
Although this venue is not actually an outdoor location, we still wanted to mention it for its convenience and sort-of-an-outdoor feel. Devonian Gardens is an “urban oasis” in the heart of Calgary located right in the downtown core. This is a popular venue for all kinds of bookings from weddings and corporate functions to small, intimate gatherings or birthday parties for the kids.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCanmore Nordic Centre
Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park offers private bookings of both indoor and outdoor facilities for regional, national and international sporting events, as well as weddings and corporate events.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCommunity Centres
Community centres offer the most flexibility when it comes to doing a wedding there. You can design and decor pretty much the way you want. They are often the most economical wedding venues. Here’s a list on the map below. Click each point on the map and learn more about the venue.
The Glencoe Club
Since 1931, The Glencoe Club has been nestled between the beautiful communities of Mount Royal and Elbow Park in southwest Calgary. Working with a blank slate like the ballroom at the Glencoe Club can provide creative couples with endless opportunities to come up with the exact ambiance they want. Make sure to check their photos and venue reviews on Facebook.
Venue Map Venue DetailsPolish Canadian Cultural Centre
Unlike many other community halls the Centre was built primarily for banquets and theatre performances. The “Great Hall” when used for wedding receptions can comfortably seat 350 to 450 people. This community hall is located in the Northeast part of Calgary and has plenty of parking available for all your wedding guests.
Venue Map Venue DetailsThe Barn at Shawnessy
This quaint landmark is situated in the community of Shawnessy in a 17-acre green space that includes a new tot lot and tennis courts. A few short steps away are ball diamonds and soccer fields for your enjoyment. The Barn is a stand-alone space that has a capacity of 115 people. This is one of the best options for a small wedding in Calgary. Given the recent trend for barn wedding venues, The Barn at Shawnessy might be just what you’re looking for.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCalgary Scandinavian Centre
Consider the Viking Hall for a mid-size wedding of for a capacity up to 200 guests. This wedding venue can be customized to match your design preference. Celebrate your wedding in a truly Viking-like space. Located in the Northwest of Calgary this community centre has plenty of parking available for your guests.
Venue Map Venue DetailsEdgemont Community Centre
The Edgemont Centre is located in Northwest Calgary. It is owned and operated by the Edgemont Community Association. The Centre offers banquet facilities for groups of up to 200 people as well as a boardroom and a small meeting room. Consider this venue for a medium-size wedding. This location has plenty of parking available.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCranston Community Centre
Century Hall is a 22,000 sq. ft. multi-use facility which can be ideal for a small to medium sized wedding. Be it a wedding ceremony or a wedding reception, Century Hall at Cranston Community Centre is a great and customizable wedding space that offers additional wedding support services such as catering, decor and floral design.
Venue Map Venue DetailsTriwood Community Association
The Triwood Community Association is located at the base of Nose Hill between 14 Street N.W. and the community of Brentwood. It’s a very flexible wedding venue with only a short drive from downtown Calgary. This venue has an in-house catering team that can create custom menus matching your particular wedding style.
Venue Map Venue DetailsGreek Orthodox Community Centre
This spacious banquet hall can seat up to 270 guests and accommodate up to 340 guests in a cocktail reception setting. Beautiful commercial kitchen available to accommodate your preferred cuisine and your choice of caterer.
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Wedding Photography by Evolve photography and Design
DeWinton Community Hall
The DeWinton Hall is the perfect facility for your wedding, family gathering or corporate event. Country charm, ample outdoor area and intimate fireside seating provide a charming and unique background for your next event.
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Wedding Photography by Evolve photography and Design
As we already mentioned, there’s definitely more of these extraordinary community halls in Calgary. Many of the halls have a variety of options available to make your event a great one. However, you read this post you will want to come to Simply Elegant for your wedding planning needs! So, leave a comment or two in the section below! We’d love to hear from you!
Golf Courses
Yes, technically golf course is an outdoor wedding venue. However we chose to set it as a category of wedding venues on its own. Our experience tells that some of you actually prefer this specific type of venue for your wedding receptions. So, here’s a few places in and around Calgary.
Lynx Ridge Golf Club
Lynx Ridge Golf Club is a fully serviced facility catering to all events including corporate tournaments as well as meetings, weddings and banquets. The Lynx restaurant and lounge are open year round and feature a large outdoor patio with spectacular views of the Bow River Valley and the Rocky Mountains.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCanmore Golf & Curling Club
The beauty of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club is in the surrounding mountains making for an ideal golf getaway, curling bonspiel, corporate function, private bookings or wedding ceremony.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCottonwood Golf and Country Club
Cottonwood Golf and Country Club is one of Calgary’s most complete indoor and outdoor facilities. This catering facility is located on an island on the picturesque Bow River – a natural backdrop for your special Day.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCrystal Ridge Golf Club
The clubhouse has been beautifully designed to cater to weddings regardless of the season. Located in Okotoks, this golf club is only minutes from the south side of Calgary.
Venue Map Venue DetailsValley Ridge Golf Club
This newly renovated facility provides the perfect atmosphere to host your wedding, ceremony or special event. Valley Ridge Golf Club is a great wedding venue conveniently located on the north outskirts of Calgary.
Venue Map Venue DetailsBlue Devil Golf Club
Imagine yourself walking down the sandstone steps of the natural amphitheater overlooking the serene river valley and beautiful vista settings of Fish Creek Park as you prepare to say your vows in nature’s most perfect location for your ceremony.
Venue Map Venue DetailsSilvertip Resort
A Rocky Mountain wedding can be the most serene backdrop for one of the greatest highs of your life. Snow capped mountain peaks and glittering trees contribute to a wonderland unlike any other. Silvertip Resort provides the ideal background for your special day. With soaring timber frames, dramatic Rundle stone fireplaces and walls of windows showing the splendour of our surroundings you truly couldn’t ask for more.
Venue Map Venue DetailsHotel Venues
Many choose hotels as their wedding venue. You can have the official ceremony elsewhere but the dinner can happen at a hotel. A lot of hotels cater specifically to weddings with set packages and custom opportunities. Best of all, your out of town guests can stay at the hotel after a long day of celebrations. View some of the best hotels in Calgary on the map below.
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
The Fairmont Palliser opened in 1914 and stands today as an elegant and sophisticated city landmark. This grand, historic building remains one of the best places in Calgary for a wedding. The lobby is THE reason to have your reception here – it is incredibly intricate, with generous trappings of gold, regal statues and paintings. Getting married at the Palliser will make any couple feel regal on their big day. Step through the historic front doors to feel like you’re back to a time of elegance and charm; to an era of white-glove service in distinctive surroundings. Whether you’re planning an intimate or grand celebration, traditional or modern, festive or formal, The Fairmont Palliser is an ideal location for your Calgary wedding.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCarriage House Inn
Talk to any photographer in the city about weddings, and they all seem to recommend Carriage House Inn, and it’s understandable why. This venue provides the perfect blend of sophistication, style and modern facilities to make every part of your Calgary wedding a memorable experience. The Carriage House Inn is a great location for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, reception and lodging for out of town guests. This venue offers a sleek, modern decor in all three ballrooms with gorgeous lighting options to make it a great place to host an elegant wedding. It also provides the perfect backdrop for your reception photos.
Venue Map Venue DetailsCalgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
Experience an intimate wedding at the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel and create memories to last a lifetime! Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel is one of the number one downtown Calgary hotels located near eclectic shopping and fine dining. With so much planning to do, they also offer several unique wedding packages.
Venue Map Venue DetailsDelta Bow Valley
Guests rank the Calgary Bow Delta among the top ten Delta Hotels in Canada for guest satisfaction and service excellence. They understand how special YOUR day is and dedicate a Wedding Specialist to cater to your every need. This hotel also offers great value wedding packages.
Venue Map Venue DetailsDelta Calgary South
No doubt you have dreamed of your wedding day, and at the Delta Calgary South those dreams can come true. Nestled in South Calgary in a relaxed suburban setting, The Delta Calgary South is South Calgary’s largest hotel located to take you away from the traffic and bustle of downtown. This hotel on Macleod Trail is flanked by hundreds of boutique shops, big-box retailers, night clubs (including the World Famous Ranchman’s Dancehall) and pubs/restaurants to satisfy every craving. Whether you have imagined an intimate celebration with family or a gala fairy-tale affair with hundreds of friends, their Wedding Coordinator helps make your day memorable and stress-free.
Venue Map Venue DetailsGlenmore Inn
The Glenmore Inn provides numerous facilities that can easily accommodate your special day. Their facilities are perfect for almost any size gathering or special occasion. Plus, they are eco-friendly and located in Calgary close to Maple Ridge Golf Course.
Venue Map Venue DetailsHoliday Inn Calgary Macleod Trail South
The Holiday Inn Calgary-Macleod Trail South knows how important your wedding day is. That is why they are committed to providing first class service, award-winning cuisine and special attention to every detail.
Venue Map Venue DetailsHyatt Regency Calgary
Ensure your wedding is exactly as you envision it when you take advantage of this exceptional venue. Historic sandstone from original buildings blends comfortably with rich woods and inviting furnishings to create a warm setting for your Calgary wedding. Whether you are planning a traditional wedding, or something a little more unique, they are available to help you create a memorable celebration. From civil unions and spiritual ceremonies to ethnic traditions, they respect and welcome the celebrations of all beliefs, communities and cultures.
Venue Map Venue DetailsRamada Hotel Downtown Calgary
Their Grand Ballroom is eloquently graced with a chandeliered 12 foot ceiling, a bronze toned backdrop, complementing wall coverings, maroon with gold print chairs and floor coverings, and a dance floor generously measuring 20’ x 24,’ which may be sized to meet your specifications.
Venue Map Venue DetailsSheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel
Overlooking downtown Calgary and the Rocky Mountains, the caring staff at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary hotel will ensure your Calgary wedding day features the urban sophistication and warm hospitality of their newly renovated hotel. Beautifully appointed banquet rooms will ensure your wedding is accommodated in the finest Sheraton style. With over 19 years of experience withevery type of wedding, they can work with you to ensure that your special day is memorable!
Venue Map Venue DetailsSheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Let the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire help you create a dream Calgary wedding reception in their elegant banquet room. This hotel offers a sophisticated environment that is the ideal setting for your wedding, with tastefully appointed guest suites and an inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart of downtown Calgary, the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is in the midst of Calgary’s most exciting shopping and recreation areas. Neighboring attractions include the Eau Claire Market as well as Prince’s Island Park – an extensive parkland which plays host to a multitude of Calgary events. The nearby outdoor path system will ensure easy access to the great outdoor spaces that Calgary has become known for. This hotel is also pet friendly!
Venue Map Venue DetailsFour Points by Sheraton Calgary West
Four Points Calgary West is committed to making your dreams come true – with an impeccable staff that sees to you and your guests’ every need. Their wedding services provide for the trendy to the traditional, the extravagant to the tastefully modest. So whether you walk down an aisle of rose petals or white sand, they will be there to ensure that everything goes seamless along the way.
Venue Map Venue DetailsFour Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport
Four Points Calgary Airport offers a unique and convenient setting for your Calgary wedding ceremony and reception. They pride themselves on creating a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for you and your guests. Two elegant ballrooms with natural light feature floor to ceiling windows. They will be sure to leave you with a memorable experience ensuring that every detail is taken care of.
Venue Map Venue DetailsHotel Arts in Calgary
Experience a sumptuous blend of modern luxury and customer service in Calgary’s premier boutique-style hotel. Located in downtown Calgary, Hotel Arts is home to some of Calgary’s best dining with 185 suites and chic contemporary decor. Begin your new journey surrounded by cutting edge creativity. Hotel Arts is the ideal place for your wedding with stunning spaces, sumptuous menus and exceptional service that will absolutely make your day perfect. Each wedding should be an original experience and they know how to do it right.
Venue Map Venue DetailsKensington Riverside Inn
If you’re looking for intimate, Kensington Riverside Inn is the perfect place for your special day. Situated along the picturesque Bow River, close to downtown Calgary in the charming neighbourhood of Kensington, their executive luxury 19-room boutique Inn and award-winning Chef’s Table restaurant makes Kensington Riverside Inn the ideal spot for your wedding.
Venue Map Venue DetailsThe Westin Calgary
The Westin Calgary is located downtown where a major business centre meets the city’s extraordinary outdoor activities with first-class dining and arts. The Westin Calgary is committed to making your Calgary wedding dream come true. This venue feature ballrooms and event spaces that can accommodate celebrations of any size.
Venue Map Venue DetailsHôtel Le Germain Calgary
Le Germain Hotel Calgary offers an exceptional environment for all your events, including business meetings, weddings and family gatherings. You’ll find everything you need in these ultra-modern spaces to make your business enjoyable, your meetings inspiring and your special events memorable.
Venue Map Venue DetailsWedding Photography by Evolve photography and Design
Restaurant Venues
Restaurants are also popular with soon-to-be-married couples. The only drawback is that most restaurants have limited seating capacity. However if you’re planning a relatively small wedding, then restaurants venue category should work well for you. View some of the better restaurants for weddings in Calgary on the map below.
Local 522
Couples looking for a laid-back pub vibe for their reception can always go downtown to a pub like Local 522. Although it caters to the weekday working crowd, you can book a Saturday night wedding reception here.
Venue Map Venue DetailsBonterra Trattoria
One of Calgary’s favourite Italian eateries is fast becoming one of Calgary’s most-desirable wedding venues. The lovely back terrace is an ideal spot for an intimate ceremony, weather permitting. Inside, the room will fit up to 70 people for a sit-down dinner. Larger guest lists can be accommodated with a festival-food-style cocktail party set-up.
Venue Map Venue DetailsThe Lake House
Exuding rustic elegance, the interior is illuminated with ornate elk antler chandeliers and accessorized with a grand fireplace. The restaurant features a brand new 130 square foot glass encased wine cellar as well as a refurbished 21 foot bar from the 1800’spreviously housed in a mercantile shop in Montana. The outdoor patio provides the perfect opportunity to step outside to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Venue Map Venue DetailsTeatro Ristorante
Over the years Teatro has had the honour of hosting beautiful wedding ceremonies and memorable receptions of all types and sizes. They can accommodate private parties with either seated or cocktail style receptions for as few as four or up to 200 plus guests.
Venue Map Venue DetailsBow Valley Ranche Restaurant
This restaurant was originally built in 1896 as a home for William Roper Hull. Now it is on the edge of Fish Creek Provincial Park and one of Calgary’s best restaurants. Rent the entire 3,000-square-foot home or keep the party contained to a grand salon or parlour. Weddings can spill out onto the grounds for the ceremony and the best part is the Rocky Mountain cuisine that can be served at a brunch, lunch or dinner wedding. It’s a little bit of country in the city.
Venue Map Venue DetailsQ Haute Cuisine
The grandeur of the Dining Room lends itself to exquisitely elegant weddings, particularly for couples with gourmet palates. The loveliest weddings at Q Haute begin with a ceremony in their Q Room (seats 70) followed by a post ceremony reception in their lobby lounge, ending with a superb seated lunch or dinner prepared by Chef Michele Aurigemma, in the Main Dining Room (seats 130).
Venue Map Venue DetailsRouge Restaurant
Rouge Restaurant is a great location for a wedding. This restaurant is within a quaint 1891 house that offers a beautiful outdoor garden and patio. It can also be rented inside where it is sectioned into various galleries and parlour rooms. This is the perfect venue for an intimate affair! You take over the entire house to fit up to 135 people for a stand-up reception or 80 people for a seated dinner.
Venue Map Venue DetailsRiver Cafe
If you can’t decide whether to get married in a park or a restaurant, you can have your wedding cake and eat it too at River Café. This Prince’s Island gem is steeped in rustic charm and is situated in a park with a river nearby. A great opportunity for the ideal wedding photo.
Venue Map Venue DetailsAffordable Wedding Venues
Of course you want your special day to be perfect. However, if you’re looking for something economical, here’s a list of top-rated affordable wedding venues that will keep your budget balanced. Inexpensive wedding venue doesn’t mean cheap. In fact, we’ve seen many rave reviews of this type of budget wedding places. Here’s a good Reddit discussion with tips on affordable weddings from real Calgarians. View the map below to quickly spot the locations of those great venues.
Jack Singer Concert Hall (Arts Commons)
Arts Commons (Formerly EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts) is a multi-venue arts centre in downtown Calgary located in the Olympic Plaza Cultural District. Occupying a full city block, Arts Commons is a six level complex measuring over 400,000 square feet (37,000 m2). It is one of the three largest arts centres in Canada. In addition to a variety of performance spaces, Arts Commons also houses rehearsal halls, theatre workshops, offices, meeting rooms, a café, and art works from community groups and galleries displayed throughout.
Venue Map Venue DetailsFour Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport
Four Points Calgary Airport offers a unique and convenient setting for your Calgary wedding ceremony and reception. They pride themselves on creating a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for you and your guests. Two elegant ballrooms with natural light feature floor to ceiling windows. They will be sure to leave you with a memorable experience ensuring that every detail is taken care of.
Venue Map Venue DetailsIronwood Stage & Grill
The Ironwood Stage & Grill is a 140+ seated restaurant and lounge that hosts live music every night of the year. They’re located at 1229-9th Ave SE, near downtown in the Inglewood district of Calgary with plenty of public parking nearby. This is great venue with a musical vibe to it that may suit some wedding style requests.
Venue Map Venue DetailsRumble House
Rumble House is an affordable venue in Calgary that can host a small wedding. It’s yet another venue for those interested in arts. It might be an ideal space for a small wedding in downtown Calgary if a couple is into arts. Make sure you check their Facebook page to learn more about Rumble House.
Venue Map Venue DetailsSmall Wedding Venues
One of the growing trends in weddings has been to smaller sized events. Whether a young couple, second marriage or renewal of vows, many brides and grooms are choosing more intimate events. As a result they want a different type of wedding venue.
Smaller weddings can provide a more personal connection with the guests, can be more unique and can even be more affordable. Calgary and its surrounding area have an amazing selection of traditional and eclectic small wedding venues from which to choose.
Rundlestone Lodge
On the edge of downtown Banff, Rundlestone Lodge is a modern, yet rustic-styled hotel with beautiful pine cabin touches throughout. The hotel provides two banquet rooms that can host 64 or 40 guests in a variety of seating/banquet configurations. As well, the hotel can arrange for accommodations in a variety of rooms and suites for the wedding guests. For those who love hiking or skiing, Rundlestone Lodge offers an intimate wedding location in a year-round setting for a romantic exchange of wedding vows.
Venue Map Venue DetailsSimpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge
Situated beside one of the Rockies most spectacular mountain lakes, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge offers a perfect venue for a small wedding party. Ideal for smaller groups of 20-50, the historic lodge located on Bow Lake provides a retreat to the great outdoors in a relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking for a small wedding venue with a Canadiana theme, the lodge, the setting and the food will make you a your guests feel truly special.
Venue Map Venue DetailsStorm Mountain Lodge
If rustic cabins and Canadian Cusisine are in your plans for a small, intimate wedding, then you and 34 guests might want to look at Storm Mountain Lodge. Storm Mountain Lodge in Banff National Park has been hosting guests since 1922. The original lodge and 16 cabins offer guests an unprecedented wilderness experience in Canada’s beautiful Rocky Mountains. Menues focus on Canadian cuisine featuring Alberta meat and wild fish. Desserts, pasteries and bread are all baked on site. From mid-October through the end of May, this venue can be booked for an elegant wedding in a stunning setting.
Venue Map Venue DetailsThe Juniper Hotel
Fo over sixty years The Juniper has been welcoming guests at the base of Mount Norquay. With spectacular views overlooking the Vermillion Lakes and the town of Banff, small weddings are bound to be special. The Juniper Bistro provides locally-inspired meals and there are also banquet rooms that can host from 30 to 100 people. Exchanging vows in this intimate venue would sure to be memorable.
Venue Map Venue DetailsBow Valley Ranche Restaurant
Tucked within Calgary’s beautiful Fish Creek Provincial Park is a spectacular historical landmark, the Bow Valley Ranche. Built in 1896 and restored to grandeur in 2014 this sprawling ranchhouse with it’s award winning restaurant provides five unique dining venues. These spaces are available to host intimate weddings ranging in size from 12 to 120 people. The Ranche’s menus focus on local, quality ingrediants and it’s ingredients are sourced from responsible, ethical Alberta producers. The location and rooms at the Ranche make it an ideal small wedding venue.
Venue Map Venue DetailsThe Gathered
For a truly rural, prairie style wedding, The Gathered, a family farm near Kathryn, Alberta may be a great choice. The family run business focuses on growing quality food and creating unique events featuring their homegrown produce. Your wedding ceremony would be a unique and intimate event under the Arbour with lush prairie vistas for a backdrop. The tent dining room seats up to 150 guests at rustic trestle tables on the lush green lawn. Fresh, made from scratch, home style meals made with organic vegetables and locally grown ingredients are the specialty of the house. The Gathered is a unique venue for small to medium sized wedding events from late Spring to early Autumn.
Venue Map Venue DetailsA Bear and Bison Country Inn
Just outside of Canmore in the Canadian Rocky Mountains you will find the Bear and Bison Country Bed and Breakfast. Up to 24 adults and 4 children can enjoy the luxurious surroundings and first class cuisine offered by the hosts. The Inn specializes in intimate group weddings and offers a variety of packages for the bride and groom to choose including an exclusive two day weekend plan and elopement wedding packages. The Bear and Bison can provide 10 unique rooms, full wedding planer services, a variety of possible indoor or outdoor locations for the actual ceremony, and exceptional foods to make your wedding experience an intimate and special event. This year round venue can accommodate small wedding events in any season making each event unique.
Venue Map Venue DetailsThese are just a sampling of the small wedding venues that are available in and around Calgary. Venue Concierge can assist you in finding the best space to make your special day a unique and memorable event. We are a full service provider for your small wedding event.
Romantic Wedding Venues
Your wedding venue is one of the most important elements of your wedding because it sets the tone and backdrop your wedding theme and message. Your wedding venue should represent what you are as a couple. Following is a list of the most romantic wedding venues in Calgary.
Canada Olympic Park
Winsport Canada’s Canada Olympic Park offers the finest in wedding experiences for sporty wedding couples. Whether you’re reciting vows at the highest vantage point in Calgary or enjoying a great meal while taking in the Rocky Mountains, Canada Olympic Park will provide the ultimate in service to ensure your big day is magical.
Venue Map Venue DetailsLougheed House
This historic mansion in a park-like setting in the heart of the Beltline oozes old-money class and regal charm. Like most houses of its era, the inside offers various rooms in different sizes. It can be an elegant option for those looking to throw a classic cocktail fete. The basement ballroom can accommodate groups up to 96 for a seated reception in two rooms.
Venue Map Venue DetailsFort Calgary
Fort Calgary is a full-service venue in Calgary where you can get it all – room rental, linens, food, and drinks. With two lovely reception halls to choose from and gorgeous grounds to have your ceremony, you can arrange to have your entire wedding from ceremony to reception and photos at Fort Calgary.
Venue Map Venue DetailsRouge Restaurant
Rouge Restaurant is a great location for a wedding. This restaurant is within a quaint 1891 house that offers a beautiful outdoor garden and patio. It can also be rented inside where it is sectioned into various galleries and parlour rooms. This is the perfect venue for an intimate affair! You take over the entire house to fit up to 135 people for a stand-up reception or 80 people for a seated dinner.
Venue Map Venue DetailsFrequently asked questions
We get a lot of questions related to finding a great wedding venue in Calgary. Here’s a few most common questions answered.
How to choose a wedding venue?
Simply Elegant designed an awesome 14-step guide to choosing a perfect wedding venue in Calgary. It starts with choosing your budget and picking your wedding theme and goes on to negotiating with the venue and signing the venue contract. Get the detailed guide here.
What makes a great wedding venue?
Each venue offers its own ambiance, service and location and the selection of the venue has numerous considerations. These include date availability (obviously), guest capacity, area and location, outdoor options (a-must considering the pandemic), budget, decorations, food and beverages. Get the details in our article here.
What to ask a venue for a wedding?
Most common venue questions include questions on date / time availability, fees, rentals, capacity, services available, scheduling, etc. Get the full list in Simply Elegant’s guide to choosing the best wedding venue in Calgary.
In conclusion
Our team at Simply Elegant hopes that you find this guide useful in making a decision on your wedding venue in Calgary. We’ve tried to come up with the best venues our great city has to offer.