Your wedding venue sets the stage for your entire celebration and choosing the perfect venue might be one of the most important wedding planning decisions you make! There are so many considerations when it comes to choosing your wedding venue: capacity, location, style, and of course the different unique features you’ve been dreaming of. To help you with your decision, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite Alberta wedding venues for every size and style of wedding.
This list of Alberta wedding venues features different styles: whether you’re looking for something sophisticated and elegant, industrial and modern, distinct and contemporary, rustic chic, or natural and tented, we’ve got you covered!
Venue Style:
Sophisticated & Elegant
Azuridge Estate Hotel

A luxury boutique Estate Hotel, Azuridge is nestled in the Alberta Foothills, just 20 minutes outside of Calgary.
Photo Credit: (top) Azuridge Estate Hotel; (bottom left) Kaity Body Photography; (bottom middle) Kaity Body Photography; (bottom right) Emily Exon Photography

Venue Location
Foothills

Venue Capacity
250

Venue Features
guest accommodations
outdoor ceremony space
bridal & groom’s suite
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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

Extravagant ballrooms with soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers and romantic architecture provide the perfect backdrop for the day you’ve always dreamed of.
Photo Credit: (top) Fairmont Hotel Macdonald; (bottom) Minted Photography

Venue Location
Edmonton

Venue Capacity
80 – 300

Venue Features
Balcony Ceremony Space
Grand Ballroom
Guest Accommodations
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Sparrow Lane Events

Where luxury meets the countryside and the ultimate location for you to celebrate your love. Modern and sophisticated, this space was created with you and your ‘I do’s in mind.
Design Renderings from Sparrow Lane Events

Venue Location
Spruce Grove

Venue Capacity
330

Venue Features
Bridal Suite
Fireplace
Outdoor Ceremony Space
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Norland Historic Estate

Secluded on nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Lethbridge, Alberta, The Norland Historic Estate is a stunning venue for any occasion.
Photo Credit: (top) Nikki Collette Photography; (bottom left) Kaity Body Photography; (bottom middle) Kaity Body Photography; (bottom right) Nikki Collette Photography.

Venue Location
Lethbridge

Venue Capacity
300

Venue Features
Gazebo
Outdoor Ceremony Space
Limited Accommodations
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Venue Style:
Industrial & Modern
52 North

52 North Venue has an industrial-chic design and sits on a private 7 acres with the perfect contrast of private outdoor space and an urban-vibe building.
Photo Credit: All photos by Candy Koated Studios

Venue Location
Sylvan Lake

Venue Capacity
220-260

Venue Features
Outdoor Ceremony Space
Bridal Suite
Limited Accommodations
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Foundry Room

Foundry Room offers several all-inclusive packages that include in-house catering, one of a kind rentals, photography packages, as well as an event design specialist to bring your event to life.
Photo Credit: (top) Foundry Room; (bottom left) Minted Photography; (bottom middle) Minted Photography; (bottom right) Haley Erdegard

Venue Location
Edmonton

Venue Capacity
150-200

Venue Features
High Ceilings
Downtown Location
Exposed Brick
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The Garret

The Garret is a loft style venue featuring exposed brick, hardwood flooring, and a modern open concept kitchen.
Photo Credit: (top) Christy D Swanberg Photography; (bottom left + middle) Daria Laine Photography; (bottom right) Steph Hansen Photography.

Venue Location
Calgary

Venue Capacity
100

Venue Features
Grand Piano
Kitchen
Downtown
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Hudson

Simple and sophisticated, the open concept venue is well-suited for a diverse range of occasions from high-profile galas and romantic weddings to intimate celebrations.
Photo Credit: (top) Hudson; (bottom left) Kristyn Harder; (bottom middle) Hudson; (bottom right) Tara Whittaker Photography.

Venue Location
Calgary

Venue Capacity
300 – 600

Venue Features
Bridal Suite
Multiple Event Spaces
Downtown Location
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The Pioneer

With features like exposed brick and original sand-stone, concrete flooring, scaling windows, a picturesque floating iron staircase, and a retractable glass and iron wall, the Pioneer offers one of the most stunning, customizable and versatile event venues in the city.
Photo Credit: (top) Nicole Field Photography; (bottom left) Jennifer Chabot Photography; (bottom middle + right) Jade Gabrielle

Venue Location
Calgary

Venue Capacity
150 – 300

Venue Features
Exposed Brick
Downtown
Multiple Event Spaces
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Venue Style:
Distinct & Contemporary
Alchemy Bar

From cocktail parties to bridal showers and elegant weddings, Alchemy is one of Edmonton’s newest venues for private events, featuring Instagrammable design elements, an extensive cocktail menu, and a range of chef-inspired bites.
Photo Credit: (top) Alchemy; (bottom left) Deanna C Photography; (bottom middle) Moments in Digital Photography; (bottom right) Alchemy

Venue Location
Edmonton

Venue Capacity
100 – 150

Venue Features
Outdoor Ceremony Space
Bar & Lounge
Extra High Ceilings
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Tin Roof Event Centre

This blank-slate venue boasts vaulted ceilings, gorgeous lighting and large windows overlooking an incredible view that will take your breath away.
Photo Credit: All photos by Love and Be Loved

Venue Location
Lacombe

Venue Capacity
245

Venue Features
High Ceilings
Natural Light
Patio Space
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Venue 308

Located in a historic warehouse in Calgary’s beltline, Venue 308 has designed a space catered thoughtfully to the modern bride.
Photo Credit: All photos by Bretton Grassie Photography

Venue Location
Calgary

Venue Capacity
125 – 250

Venue Features
Bridal Suite
Groom Lounge
Bar & Lounge
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Venue Style:
Rustic Chic
Countryside Barn

Featuring a 100-year-old barn with thoughtfully completed updates, nestled on several stunning acres, this facility offers an unforgettable setting for weddings and other special events.
Photo Credit: All photos by Marley Felicia Photography

Venue Location
Lethbridge

Venue Capacity
250

Venue Features
Extra High Ceilings
Outdoor Ceremony Space
Bar & Lounge
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The Lakehouse

Perched directly above Lake Bonavista in Calgary with large glass windows overlooking the lake, The Lake House is home to one of Calgary’s finest and most creative restaurants as well as a unique setting for weddings.
Photo Credit: All photos by Red Bloom Photography

Venue Location
Calgary

Venue Capacity
190 – 250

Venue Features
Fireplace
Lake Views
Exposed Brick
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River Cafe

River Café sits in the heart of Prince’s Island Park – a unique restaurant housed in a space that felt as though it had always existed and belonged naturally in its setting along the Bow River.
Photo Credit: (top) River Cafe; (bottom left) Cassie’s Camera; (bottom middle and right) Shannon Yau

Venue Location
Calgary

Venue Capacity
95 – 150

Venue Features
Fireplace
Outdoor Garden
Bar & Lounge
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Venue Style:
Natural & Tented
Deane House

This award-winning waterfront restaurant and full-service venue offers a historic setting with lush gardens and a fantastic staff to create a wedding celebration that people will be talking about for years to come.
Photo Credit: (top) Kristyn Harder; (bottom left) Emily Michelson; (bottom middle) Katelyn Anne Photography (bottom right) Heidrich Photography

Venue Location
Calgary

Venue Capacity
220 – 500

Venue Features
Bridal Suite
Wedding Tent
Garden Space
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The Gathered

Scenic prairie views and rustic atmosphere make this an ideal place for your laid back wedding. Dine al fresco under a beautiful transparent tent with magical globe lighting.
Photo Credit: All photos by Ritz Photo & Film

Venue Location
Kathryn

Venue Capacity
140

Venue Features
Clearspan Tent
Bridal Suite
Outdoor Ceremony Space
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River’s Edge

River’s Edge is situated above the Northern Saskatchewan River and has the most exquisite views of the river from the ceremony location.
Photo Credit: (top) rendering (bottom photos) Nicole Ashley Photography

Venue Location
Devon

Venue Capacity
250

Venue Features
Bridal Suite
Dome Tent
Outdoor Garden
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Stewart Creek Golf Course

Stewart Creek is a charming venue, with sophisticated facilities, expert catering, and incomparable services. Boasting views of the stunning Rocky Mountains to create the perfect setting for your dream wedding celebration.
Photo Credit: (top) Orange Girl; (bottom left) Willow & Wolf; (bottom middle) Darren Roberts; (bottom right) Red Bloom Photography

Venue Location
Canmore

Venue Capacity
80

Venue Features
Mountain Views
Evening Shuttle Service
Outdoor Ceremony Space
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