Lower Mainland Wedding Venues
A Curated selection for Couples Planning Their Big Day
Whether you’re drawn to lush gardens, heritage buildings, waterfront views, relaxed wineries or rustic barns, this Lower Mainland Wedding Venues guide breaks down some of the most loved venues in the area. Each venue is shared with intention, who it’s best suited for, an idea of the guest capacity, and why it creates such a beautiful backdrop for both your wedding day and your photos.
Planning a wedding in the Lower Mainland is one of the most exciting (and sometimes overwhelming!) parts of your whole journey. I’m Brontë Taylor, a Vancouver-area wedding photographer, and I’ve had the privilege of documenting over 100+ love stories across this region from intimate elopements to grand celebrations with hundreds of guests. I know what makes a venue not just beautiful, but functional for your timeline, your photos, and your guest experience.
I’ve photographed weddings at each of these Lower Mainland Wedding venues and know exactly how to make the most of their light and layouts, from the best ceremony light to hidden portrait spots and perfect places to sneak away at sunset. I’d love to share that insight with you and be part of your day. Let’s dive in!
Cecil Green Park House – Vancouver
An elegant heritage mansion surrounded by gardens and timeless architecture
Cecil Green Park House is one of Vancouver’s most iconic heritage wedding venues, and for good reason. This early century mansion sits tucked away on UBC grounds, surrounded by a gorgeous landscape. When you book Cecil Green, the venue is exclusively yours, you get access to gardens, indoor spaces, and a covered terrace which means you can host your ceremony outdoors, move inside for cocktail hour or dinner, and take portraits throughout the property, all without ever leaving the grounds. This makes the day feel calm, un rushed, and incredibly cohesive.
What I love most: The variety of beautiful photo backdrops, from the garden lawns to intimate wood interior rooms and classic architecture that feels like you could be in Europe. This venue makes your whole wedding look timeless, elegant and classic.
Capacity:
- Up to 200 guests for ceremony
- Up to 140 guests for reception
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples wanting an elegant garden wedding with classic heritage feeling
- Weddings where everything happens in one place
- Couples who value variety, flow, and timeless imagery
Vancouver Rowing Club – Stanley Park
A waterfront heritage venue with city and ocean views
Located right on the edge of Stanley Park, the Vancouver Rowing Club is a heritage venue that offers stunning views of coal harbour and the downtown skyline. With indoor rooms for your reception and dinner and a huge patio for cocktail hour, this Lower Mainland wedding venue lets you design a ceremony that flows.
What I love most: From a photography perspective, this venue is incredibly dynamic. You have access to a dock for golden hour portraits, waterfront backdrops for ceremonies, and Stanley Park just across the street for forest and seawall photos. The light here at sunset is especially dreamy.
Capacity:
- Up to 150 guests for ceremony and reception
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples who love water views and city scenery
- Weddings that blend nature with an urban feel
- Couples who want lots of photo variety in one location
Stanley Park Pavilion – Vancouver
A romantic heritage venue surrounded by beautiful gardens
Stanley Park Pavilion is a classic Vancouver wedding venue nestled right inside Stanley Park. This venue is known for its ivy-covered exterior, manicured gardens, and elegant flexible interior spaces. This iconic heritage building feels timeless and romantic without being over the top.
What I love most: The ceremony space outside is magical and because you’re right in the heart of Stanley Park the surrounding gardens and park paths provide so many options for portraits, especially in spring and summer when everything is in bloom.
Capacity:
- Approximately 80–250 guests, depending on rooms used
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples drawn to garden weddings and heritage architecture
- Classic, romantic wedding aesthetics
- Couples who want a central Vancouver location with greenery
UBC Boathouse – Richmond
A modern simplistic waterfront Lower Mainland Wedding venue
The UBC Boathouse offers a unique Lower Mainland wedding venue experience quite literally floating on the Fraser River. With floor-to-ceiling windows, patio access, and water views create a scenic backdrop for your ceremony and reception. This venue feels peaceful, modern, clean and minimal.
What I love most: The cocktail hour space can either be inside or on the dock, and it creates such a fun unique vibe for your day! This is a standout choice if you want serene water scenes without sacrificing a party vibe.
Capacity:
- Approximately 20–150 guests seated
- Up to 180 guests for cocktail-style receptions
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples who love waterfront settings and modern urban design
- Intimate to mid-sized weddings
- Sunset ceremonies and relaxed, scenic celebrations
Brix & Mortar – Vancouver
An intimate, chic, city inspired venue in the heart of Yaletown
Brix & Mortar is a favourite for couples planning a smaller more intimate stylish wedding with incredible food. The glass-covered courtyard brings in natural light while still feeling cozy and intimate. The surrounding brick walls, chandeliers and greenery give the space a timeless, European feel.
This venue is ideal for couples who want their wedding to feel more like a beautifully hosted dinner party intentional, refined, and full of atmosphere.
What I love most: Since this venue is right in the heart of Yaletown, it provides lots of fun urban style photos for the couple who loves a city vibe.
Capacity: 90 guest capacity for sit down, multi course dinners. Up to 120 for an interactive stand-up cocktail type reception.
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples planning intimate, food-forward weddings
- Urban weddings with character and charm
- Those who value ambiance and culinary experience
Stanley Park Teahouse – Vancouver
A charming garden venue tucked into Stanley Park
The Stanley Park Teahouse offers a quieter, more intimate option within Stanley Park. Surrounded by greenery and close to the water, it feels romantic and relaxed perfect for smaller weddings that prioritize atmosphere and connection.
What I love most: This venue is so sweet and charming, each room feels like another cozy extension of a home and the food is amazing. The light in the conservatory is exceptional with the glass roof. This venue is also nestled in Stanley Park so you get a mix of forest and ocean so there’s plenty of photo opportunities.
Capacity:
- Approximately 40–100 guests, depending on setup
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Smaller weddings and micro-weddings (but can accommodate larger weddings too)
- Couples who love atmosphere, connection, low-key celebrations
- Intimate ceremonies with garden, park and ocean scenery
The Vancouver Club – Vancouver
A refined, historic Lower Mainland Wedding venue with classic city elegance
The Vancouver Club is a private heritage club that offers a polished, traditional wedding experience right in the heart of downtown. With grand interiors, high ceilings, and beautifully designed rooms, this venue feels luxe, elegant and timeless.
It’s especially suited for couples who want an indoor-focused celebration with a sense of formality and tradition, while still feeling warm and welcoming.
What I love most: The elegant architecture is a dream to photograph both inside and outside. Since this venue is in the heart of Vancouver there are so many beautiful urban buildings both old and new to feature a timeless backdrop to your wedding photos.
Capacity:
- Approximately 50–200 guests, depending on rooms selected
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples seeking a classic, upscale wedding in the heart of Vancouver
- Formal celebrations with timeless style
- Downtown Vancouver weddings with heritage charm
Fraser River Lodge – Agassiz
A rustic lodge venue surrounded by mountains
Located outside the city, Fraser River Lodge combines wide-open scenery, a relaxed nature-filled atmosphere with incredible mountain views and even has roaming bison in the surrounding fields. This is a great option if you want to feel like you’re having a destination wedding without traveling too far. The Lodge has both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations and the atmosphere here is warm and welcoming.
What I love most: You have everything you need in one location. The mountain views are unbeatable and the reception space and outside deck are spacious while still feeling cozy.
Capacity:
- Approximately 80–150 guests
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples wanting a nature-forward, relaxed wedding
- Rustic celebrations with scenic backdrops
- Couples who want their wedding to feel like a retreat
Otter Trail Winery – Langley
A modern winery wedding venue with vineyard views and relaxed elegance
Otter Trail Winery is one of those venues that feels special the moment you arrive. Tucked away in Langley, this winery offers vineyard views, warm modern wood textures, and a laid-back atmosphere that still feels intentional and elevated. It’s a beautiful option for couples who want their wedding to feel intimate, grounded, and connected to nature while still feeling classy and elegant.
What I love most: The ceremony space typically takes place outdoors, while receptions often flow into the main room of the winery. There are floor to ceiling windows that open right up so the space feels really cohesive and beautiful.
Capacity:
- Maximum 150 guests
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples who love wine, nature, and slow meaningful celebrations
- Weddings that feel relaxed, romantic, and unfussy
- Couples who want a countryside feel without it being too rustic
Roddick’s Barn – Westham Island – Ladner
A countryside barn wedding venue with nostalgic charm
Roddick’s Barn is a classic Lower Mainland barn venue located in Ladner. This venue is known for its rustic wood barn, open farmland surroundings, and friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere.
The barn itself creates a natural focal point for receptions, while the ceremonies often take place outdoors in a choice of two fields. This venue is intentionally simple, a blank canvas where creativity really gets to shine. With string lights overhead, long harvest tables, and thoughtful personal details, it becomes a space shaped entirely by you.
What I love most: The beautiful field backdrops and the gorgeous dreamy golden hour sunset light. If you time it right you can plan to have your first dance as the golden light pours through the barn.
Capacity:
- Approximately 50–150 guests
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples drawn to rustic, country-style weddings
- Those who want a relaxed, non-traditional feel
- Celebrations focused on connection, dancing, and togetherness
Willow Garden Farm – Abbotsford
A floral farm wedding venue filled with natural light and colour
Willow Garden Farm is a dream for couples who love flowers, winery vines, open air, and a soft, romantic garden party aesthetic. Located in Abbotsford, this flower hobby farm offers expansive fields, beautiful gardens, and a peaceful setting. This venue is especially stunning in spring and summer when the flowers are in full bloom.
What I love most: This venue is romantic, feels thoughtful and intimate and the florals are so beautiful!
Capacity:
- Up to 150 guests
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples who love florals, gardens, and organic beauty
- Romantic, intimate weddings with a relaxed pace
- Couples who want their photos to feel soft, light, and nature-focused
Furry Creek Golf Course – Sea-to-Sky
A scenic Lower Mainland wedding venue with mountain and ocean views
Furry Creek Golf Course offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the Lower Mainland. Located along the Sea-to-Sky corridor, this venue gives you sweeping views of Howe Sound, towering mountains, and lush greenery, and it’s all in one place.
Ceremonies often take place overlooking the water, while receptions are hosted indoors. It’s a great option for couples who want their wedding to feel elevated and scenic, without committing to a fully remote destination.
What I love most: This venue has so much to offer in terms of views and locations for photos, everything from ocean to mountain to forests. I do recommend you leave a lot of time for portraits because the golf course is quite large and driving around can take some time.
Capacity:
- Approximately 70–250 guests depending on setup
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples who love epic landscapes and dramatic views
- Weddings where scenery plays a starring role
- Guests who will appreciate a scenic drive and unforgettable setting
Riverlands Red Barn – Pemberton
A cozy barn wedding venue with mountain backdrops
Riverlands Red Barn is a true showstopper. Located in Pemberton, this privately owned estate is completely private and offers expansive mountain views, open fields, and a bold red barn that anchors the entire experience. It feels adventurous, spacious, and deeply connected to the land, perfect for couples who want something unforgettable.
Because of its location, Riverlands Red Barn often turns weddings into a full weekend experience. Guests travel together, stay nearby, and fully immerse themselves in the celebration.
What I love most: The scale of the landscape at this venue makes for incredibly powerful wedding photos that feel cinematic and timeless. The golden hour is dramatic and SO beautiful.
Capacity:
- Approximately 80-100 guests
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples who want a destination-style wedding without leaving BC
- Nature lovers who want mountains in every direction
- Couples who value experience, atmosphere, and intentional celebration
Parkside Brewery – Port Moody
A modern brewery wedding venue with a relaxed, urban edge
Parkside Brewing is a fantastic option for couples who want something fun, modern, and slightly unconventional. Located in Port Moody’s Brewery Row, this venue offers an industrial-meets-cozy with exposed elements, communal seating options and cocktail style dinner and a strong sense of personality.
This is a great choice for couples who care more about atmosphere and connection than formality. It’s easygoing, social, and perfect for a celebration that feels like the best party you’ve ever hosted.
What I love most: This venue is so relaxed, fun and is really unique! The brewery is also conveniently across from Rocky Point Park, a great place to take photos.
Capacity:
- Approximately 105 guests
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples who love craft beer and casual celebrations
- Non-traditional weddings with a social, party-forward feel
- Smaller guest lists that prioritize connection and fun
Shaughnessy Restaurant & VanDusen Garden – Vancouver
Intimate, food-forward wedding venues with lush surroundings
For couples planning a smaller wedding with a strong focus on food and ambiance, Shaughnessy Restaurant and VanDusen Garden are beautiful options. These Lower Mainland wedding venues are known for refined dining experiences, garden views, and a calm, romantic atmosphere.
These venues work especially well for intimate ceremonies followed by incredible meals where conversation, connection, and quality are the main focus.
What I love most: From a photography perspective, the gardens and natural surroundings add softness and elegance without overwhelming the experience.
Capacity:
- Generally 25-150, depending on the specific space
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples planning a calm romantic experience
- Food-lovers who want an exceptional dining experience
- Elegant, low-key celebrations surrounded by greenery
Bloedel Conservatory – Queen Elizabeth Park
A lush, tropical Lower Mainland wedding venue tucked inside a geodesic dome
Bloedel Conservatory is one of Vancouver’s most unique Lower Mainland wedding venues. Located at the highest point in Queen Elizabeth Park, this iconic geodesic dome is home to tropical plants, exotic birds, and year-round greenery, making it an especially appealing option if you’re planning a wedding outside of peak summer months.
The space is best for intimate ceremonies only. It’s vibrant, and completely unlike a traditional venue. Surrounded by palms, orchids, and natural light filtering through the dome, ceremonies here feel immersive and almost transportive. It’s a beautiful choice for couples who want something a little unexpected while still staying central within the city.
What I love most: This ceremony location is so magical and unique, there’s nothing like it in Vancouver. I love how lush and colourful this setting is, and the lighting is absolutely gorgeous.
Capacity:
- Maximum capacity of 50 people
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples wanting a unique, nature-filled ceremony without leaving Vancouver
- Winter or shoulder-season weddings with guaranteed greenery
- Intimate ceremonies with a whimsical, botanical feel
Backyard Weddings – Lower Mainland
A deeply personal wedding experience in a space that feels like home or is home
Backyard weddings are one of the most meaningful ways to celebrate your marriage. Whether it’s at your family home, a friend’s property, or a rented private residence, these weddings are less about a venue and more about intentionality. The familiarity of the space immediately puts guests at ease and allows the day to unfold in a way that feels natural and unforced.
What I love most: Backyard weddings are incredibly special. The freedom to design the space exactly how you want means your wedding truly reflects your personalities.
Capacity:
- Typically 20–150 guests, depending on the property and logistics
Who This Venue Suits Best:
- Couples who value connection, intimacy, and flexibility
- Non-traditional weddings with a relaxed pace
- Couples who want full creative control and a day that feels deeply personal
Why Your Venue Choice Matters for Your Photos
Your venue isn’t just a place to be married, it’s the canvas for your memories. Important things come into play like:
- Natural light, artificial light and shade options
- Distinctive backdrops for portraits
- How your venue feels. Does it suit who you two are as a couple? Is it comfortable for guests?
- Indoor/outdoor flow and photo opportunities
- Unique architectural details or scenic views
All of these things can influence how your final gallery turns out and they’re important to consider. I’ve photographed at all of these Lower Mainland wedding venues, so I know where to find the best light, the best moments that often go unseen, and how to bring out your personalities so your photos feel like YOU!
Your Next Step: Photography That Feels Like You
Every one of these venues has unique character and your photos should reflect you in that space. Whether you’re just starting your planning or you’ve already booked your venue, I’d love to talk about how we can make your wedding photography feel unique to you as a couple.
Ready to book or just want to chat about your venue and vision?
Let’s create wedding photos you’ll relive forever. 💛
