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A Guide to the Top 20+ Calgary Wedding Venues

I can’t wait to share with you the top 20+ Calgary wedding venues with this helpful guide. It’s an easy way to get all the information about venues in Calgary you’ll need before you say “I do”.. Get the scoop on locations from Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant to Saskatoon Farm and everywhere in between. 


This helpful guide will make it easy to narrow down your list by sharing helpful details about each venue, its location, and the capacity for guests. Then, you can pick the Calgary wedding venue that’s right for your special day. 



Read on friend to find the perfect Calgary venue for your wedding or if you know the venue you would like more info on, you can skip to it here: 




Alloy Dining

Bio: Alloy Dining in Calgary offers a unique wedding venue with a chic yet intimate atmosphere that’s trendy, comfortable, and elegant at the same time. If you’re searching for a venue in Calgary that’s different, exceptional, and offers unique cuisine, Alloy Dining is an excellent option. Plus, it’s just 10 minutes from downtown Calgary with lots of cool places to host an after-party. 

Type: Restaurant

Location: 220  42 Avenue SE, Calgary

Capacity: Alloy Dining offers indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces to accommodate as many as 100 guests.  Their garden patio and stunning dining room are both gorgeous locations for a small ceremony or reception.


Azuridge Estate Hotel

Bio: Azuridge Estate Hotel blends modern state-of-the-art technology with natural elements like indigenous Rundle rock, timber beams, and mountain views. Stone walls encircle the property to create a breathtaking view for the perfect wedding day. It’s easy to see why the Alberta Association of Architects has chosen Azuridge Estate as a Significant Property. Weddings at Azuridge Estate Hotel can be customized with teams of butlers, wine sommeliers, and wedding professionals to offer simple elegance for the perfect wedding just outside the city limits. 

Type: Hotel

Location: 178057 272 Street West, Foothills, Alberta

Capacity: The hotel features seven different spaces for wedding events including seated dining rooms and outdoor spaces. The Chef’s Table seats 12 guests for a small wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. The Carnelian offers birch chandeliers and seating for 60 seated dinner guests or 125 seats for a ceremony. The Gazebo is an awesome outdoor space accommodating 40 guests on two different levels. The terraces of Azuridge can host 20 seated dinner guests or 60 ceremony guests comfortably. Larger spaces include The Celestite or The Tourmaline with space for 180 - 250 guests. Then there’s the Tiger’s Eye Den which can accommodate 60 ceremony guests for a small ceremony or private elopement.



Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

Bio: This fine-dining restaurant is one of the top places to eat in Calgary, featuring mountain game meat, local vegetables, and herbs grown onsite. Ulrich Kuenz and his wife Monika, the owners of the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant, put a lot of soul into every event held at this Calgary wedding venue. It’s one of the city’s most desirable spots for indoor and outdoor weddings. The house features classic decor and striking decorations including antler chandeliers and an iconic mantle perfect for photos. In summer, the lush grounds create a wonderland of blooms and bushes for an outdoor wedding.

Type: Restaurant

Location: 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary

Capacity: The Grand Salon at Bow Valley Ranche can accommodate 120 - 150 guests. The William Roper Hull Room is ideal for small groups, accommodating between 18 and 35 guests. Senator Patrick Burns’ Room accommodates 18 to 35 guests. John Glenn’s Wolf Den is idyllic for small banquets with 12 or fewer guests. 


The Brownstone 

Bio: The Brownstone features views of Calgary Tower in the heart of downtown with an 1800 square foot private patio that makes it an excellent Calgary wedding venue. This space has a modern industrial vibe for couples who dream of bringing the outdoors in. Gather here at one of two lounges or on the patio to enjoy the perfect Calgary wedding day.

Type: Event Space 

Location: 221 10 Avenue SE #120, Calgary

Capacity: The Brownstone offers a variety of setup options with accommodations for up to 200 seated guests or 250 standing guests. 


Charbar

Bio: Established in 2015, Charbar exudes quality from Chef Pelland’s Argentinian cuisine to the restaurant’s unforgettable event spaces. Housed in the historic Simmons Building along the Bow River, Charbar offers a stunning atmosphere for weddings on its beautiful rooftop patio overlooking the river. 

Type: Restaurant

Location: 618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary

Capacity: Charbar has event space for ceremonies and receptions on both floors and the rooftop. The restaurant can accommodate 120 seated guests for your ceremony and up to 200 persons for the reception.


The Commons

Bio: The Commons offers uncommon wedding venues for an individual wedding experience. Celebrate your wedding day in an elegant vintage-inspired space in one of several spaces available all over Calgary including Fortuna’s Row, Orchard, Park by Sidewalk Citizen, The Grand, Contemporary Calgary, The Hemmingway, and Ramsay Design Centre. 

Type: Event Space

Location: 1206 20th Avenue SE, Calgary

Capacity: The Commons can host a variety of guests from intimate gatherings to weddings with as many as 600 guests. 



Deane House

Bio: Deane House and its gardens were opened as a restaurant in 2016 featuring seasonal, local, and sustainable foods. This historic venue has served as an important meeting place in the area for hundreds of years. The restaurant sits at the meeting point of the Bow River and Elbow River with gorgeous views and historic charm, making it an excellent wedding venue in Calgary. With a series of rooms featuring thoughtful collections from local craftspeople, each room at Deane House offers a beautiful space for a wedding. Options include the library, dining room, verandah, bar, and sun-drenched gardens. 

Type: Restaurant

Location: 806 9 Avenue SE, Calgary

Capacity: The library space can accommodate 24 seated guests or a cocktail party with 50 persons. The main floor has space for as many as 82 guests by making use of bar seating. The Garden Party Tent can accommodate 160 seated guests and has space for more than 1200 persons for cocktails. Deane House also offers whole house cocktail parties hosting 100-150 guests.


Fairmont Palliser Hotel

Bio: The Fairmont Palliser Hotel is a historic luxury hotel in Calgary featuring a first-class spa and 19,000 square feet of premium space for your wedding. This iconic space has hosted memorable weddings for decades. With 110 years of experience hosting weddings, this special Calgary wedding venue is lovingly known as “Calgary’s Castle.” If you’re searching for beauty, history, and luxury, the Fairmont Palliser is an excellent choice with breathtaking ballrooms and intimate spaces full of vintage charm. 

Type: Hotel

Location: 133 9 Avenue SW, Calgary

Capacity: This popular Calgary wedding venue has ten spaces for couples including intimate spaces like the Juniper Room and the Birch Room and opulent ballrooms for large weddings. The Willow Suite is the smallest space at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, accommodating receptions with 20 guests. Alternatively, the iconic Crystal Ballroom can accommodate a reception with 391 guests giving you lots of options.


Flores & Pine

Bio: Flores & Pine offers picturesque mountain views close to home in their romantic restaurant setting. You’ll enjoy rural charm and modern amenities at this Calgary wedding venue. This space offers lots of flexible options for a variety of tastes. There are spacious bridal suites for the wedding party to get ready and photography rooms perfect for your day. 

Type: Restaurant

Location: 254028 Bearspaw Road, Calgary 

Capacity: Flores & Pine offers various spaces for weddings including the Estate Room accommodating receptions with as many as 80 people and the Grillroom which can seat 60 guests. The Atrium space combines elegance and rustic charm with an amazing tree canopy for up to 38 guests. The Patio space can accommodate 60 persons with beautiful views in the summer and an outdoor fireplace to keep guests warm in winter. 


Hotel Arts Kensington

Bio: Hotel Arts Kensington is well known for its friendly staff and intimate boutique setting. This premier location overlooks the Bow River and features views of Calgary’s downtown skyline as well. With modern amenities and personalized services, it’s no wonder so many couples choose Hotel Arts Kensington over other Calgary wedding venues. 

Type: Hotel

Location: 1126 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary

Capacity: Hotel Arts Kensington serves as an intimate setting with a dining room for 40 guests. Couples can also book the entire venue for a maximum capacity of 60 during the ceremony and 90 persons in the reception space.


Hudson

Bio: Hudson is located on the sixth floor of the Hudson Bay’s heritage building with spectacular views of the city. The space is incredibly versatile with a variety of food and service options for weddings in more than 18,000 square feet of event space. The Hudson combines grand historic charm with new urban accents for an open-concept space that’s simple and sophisticated. 

Type: Event Space

Location: 200 8 Avenue SW, 6th Floor, Calgary

Capacity: Hudson offers three event spaces accommodating weddings with 300 to 712 guests. The Hudson Loft accommodates 480 seated guests and 600 persons for reception. Century Hall can seat 300 guests or 425 for reception. Couples can also choose to combine the Loft and Hall for a total of 712 reception guests. 





Hyatt Regency Calgary

Bio: Make the most of your wedding day at Hyatt Regency Calgary, a wedding venue for couples interested in unique ceremonies and receptions. The hotel features grand ballrooms and intimate spaces for all beliefs, communities, and cultures. This Calgary wedding venue is a great choice for bringing together loved ones in one space with special room rates exclusive to wedding parties. 

Type: Hotel

Location: 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary

Capacity: The Imperial Ballroom can accommodate up to 1800 guests for reception, making the Hyatt Regency Calgary perfect for large weddings. Small spaces such as The Studio and Herald Room accommodate intimate parties with 30 - 40 guests offering private spaces for small groups as well.


The Inn on Officers’ Garden

Bio: The Inn on Officers’ Green has everything you need for the perfect wedding. Their historical Easy Wing banquet space combines old-world charm and modern influences for a beautiful wedding with up to 120 guests. This boutique hotel features gourmet chefs, event planners, and an onsite hair salon and floral shop. 

Type: Hotel

Location: 150 Dieppe Drive SW, Calgary

Capacity: The East Wing accommodates between 90 and 120 people. The Dining Room can accommodate between 70 to 100 guests. The private Vino Chat dining room offers space for 22 guests. The Mark McCullough Conservatory and Patio features a glass atrium with space for 56 - 75 persons. The Cellar can accommodate 35 - 40 guests and the Game Room can serve between 45 and 75 guests. The outdoor garden and gazebo area accommodate 24 - 75.


The Lake House

Bio: The Lake House is an award-winning wedding venue overlooking the picturesque Lake Bonavista in Calgary. This creative destination is ideal for many couples with a picture-perfect setting featuring rustic charm, an excellent menu, and a whole lot of magic! Panoramic views of the lake make this the perfect wedding venue in any season. 

Type: Restaurant

Location: 747 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary

Capacity: The Lake House offers packages for intimate weddings with 35 or fewer guests and larger celebrations with as many as 200 guests. Couples can choose from private spaces like the Bonavista Dining Room or rent the entire Lake House for larger parties. 




Lougheed House

Bio: Over its long history, Lougheed House has filled many different roles. This National Historic Site has served as a family home, a training center for women, a women’s military barracks, and a Red Cross clinic. In 2000, Lougheed House was restored as a historic site and museum and opened to the public year-round. Couples hoping for a wedding venue with historic importance will fall in love with Lougheed House. Its historic charm and antique furnishings make it a beautiful setting for any wedding. Enjoy an intimate setting in the dining room or rent the whole house for your dream wedding. 

Type: Historic

Location: 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary

Capacity: Lougheed House offers spaces for weddings with 40 or fewer guests and larger packages to accommodate as many as 100 wedding guests.


Meadow Muse Pavillion

Bio: This elegant tent venue is at the heart of Fish Creek Provincial Park in the southern part of Calgary. It’s a blank slate for any color scheme with the perfect hardwood floors for dancing and ambient lighting. In the summer, the walls are retractable allowing for natural light and gorgeous views. The colorful blooms of Artisan Gardens provide the perfect backdrop for any wedding at this venue. 

Type: Park

Location: 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary

Capacity: This venue holds up to 135 chairs. 


Murrieta’s Calgary

Bio: Murrieta’s in Calgary offers a sophisticated atmosphere for weddings with impeccable service, a delicious menu, and stunning views. Couples searching for a modern Calgary wedding venue in the heart of the city will love Murrieta’s.

Type: Restaurant

Location: 808 1 Street SW #200, Calgary

Capacity: Murrieta’s Calgary location can seat as many as 170 persons utilizing all areas. Couples can also reserve just one room for as many as 90 guests. Spaces available include the courtyard, lounge, bistro, and a private dining room. 


The Nash

Bio: Say “I do” in the historic Inglewood community at The Nash, a restored national hotel constructed in 1907. The Nash takes its inspiration from its past as a grand hotel and the colorful Whiskey Row it's located on. Enjoy the gorgeous ballroom and unwind in the bar decorated with colorful mugshots from the British library archives. A wedding at The Nash is sure to be an unforgettable experience!

Type: Restaurant

Location: 925 11th Street SE, Calgary

Capacity: The restaurant’s capacity is 120 seated guests and up to 200 standing guests in the dining room. The bar can accommodate an additional 75 guests.


Pinebrook Golf & Country Club

Bio: Pinebrook Golf & Country Club boasts a clubhouse with exquisite views for weddings with as many as 180 guests, making it a favorite among Calgary wedding venues. A wedding at Pinebrook is a unique experience because they only host a limited number each year to ensure a personalized experience with great attention to detail. 

Type: Golf Club

Location: 166 Pinebrook Way SW, Calgary

Capacity: The main floor banquet facilities at Pinebrook Golf and Country Club can accommodate receptions with up to 180 seated guests.


River Café

Bio: The River Cafe in Prince’s Island Park offers a stunning natural setting that’s perfect for weddings. No matter what season you choose for your Calgary wedding, River Cafe is an ideal spot to experience the natural beauty of Prince’s Island Park. The restaurant invokes the beautiful Rocky Mountains with an open-hearth fieldstone fireplace and wood-burning oven. On the patio, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Prince’s Island Park with a dramatic Calgary cityscape in the distance. 

Type: Restaurant

Location: 25 Prince’s Island, Calgary

Capacity: The River Cafe can accommodate 100 seated guests and between 150-200 guests for a cocktail party reception. Small intimate wedding parties can also take advantage of their semi-private dining options for parties with 12-50 guests. 


Rouge Restaurant

Bio: Located just 10 minutes from downtown on the Bow River in the historic Cross House, Rouge Restaurant features enormous trees and native perennials making their outdoor garden a highly sought-after Calgary wedding venue. Indoors, Rouge offers semi-private dining areas for the perfect wedding reception. 

Type: Restaurant

Location: 1240 8th Avenue SE, Calgary

Capacity: Rouge Restaurant has so many great spaces, including small intimate settings like the Kitchen Bar which accommodates up to 14 guests, and large settings like the patio and garden accommodating up to 116 guests. They also offer whole house bookings including the garden space for a total of 110 guests. Rouge is also featured on our small wedding venue blog for those looking for something a little more intimate. 





Saskatoon Farm

Bio: Saskatoon Farm offers magical wedding day experiences surrounded by the beauty of nature with three scenic outdoor ceremony locations, each offering a charming backdrop. Escape the noise and hustle of the city and embrace the tranquil Saskatoon Farm surrounded by our vibrant flowers and greenery.

Type: Farm

Location: #20 80181 338 Ave East, Foothills County, AB

Capacity: Saskatoon Farms accommodates weddings with 50 to 150 guests. 


Spruce Meadows

Bio: Spruce Meadows is a versatile space with lots of options for couples to create a truly memorable experience on more than 400 acres of property with multi-purpose special event spaces and several banquet facilities. Spruce Meadows offers free parking for guests, catering, and an event coordinator to help make your wedding day dreams come true. 

Type: Event Space 

Location: 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary

Capacity: There are 5 different spaces available at Spruce Meadows creating event space for small and large wedding parties. Spruce Meadows International Ring Skyboxes accommodate 36 people in an intimate setting with stunning views. The WestJet Canada House accommodates up to 350 guests. The British House can accommodate 200 people. Couples in need of more space can choose from the Gallery on the Green Congress Hall with space for 700 guests or the Equi-Plex with space for 5000 people.


Teatro Ristorante

Bio: If you’re searching for a new Calgary wedding venue with something special, check out Teatro Ristorante. This flagship restaurant has an in-house events manager to make your wedding day special and stress-free in a uniquely modern space. Teatro boasts unforgettable receptions and exquisite weddings no matter the size or style. 

Type: Restaurant

Location: 200 8th Avenue SE, Calgary

Capacity: Teatro offers a variety of spaces for small intimate weddings and events with up to 200 guests. 


Venue 308

Bio: Venue 308 is a totally unique space for couples interested in Calgary wedding venues that are anything but ordinary. The space features decor inspired by places all over the world for a creative experience that will make your wedding day one-of-a-kind. Draw inspiration from the building’s character and unique designs or create your own vision for the space. 

Type: Event Space

Location: Suite #110 308 11th Avenue SE, Calgary

Capacity: Venue 308 can accommodate around 120 seated guests and up to 200 guests for large cocktail receptions, depending on event setup plans. 



Calgary Wedding Venues

Calgary offers so many different stunning wedding venues for couples preparing to say “I do.” From opulent ballrooms to scenic outdoor locations, there’s something for every budget and guest list. Start planning your unforgettable wedding today! If you are on the hunt for something a bit more intimate or outside the box, check out my small wedding venues blog for a list of venues outside the norm


I love being a part of the planning - if you need some tips on last-minute wedding planning - I’ve got you! Remember, I really am here to make it as easy as possible for you to marry the one you love. If you are looking for a simple, experienced, and committed photographer to capture your precious wedding moments let me know and have a peek at my wedding packages.


Yours Truly,

xo Krystal



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