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Rustic Wedding Venues in Victoria, BC

This is an illustrated list of rustic wedding venues in Victoria, BC, including wineries, cideries, and farms. I’ve included links to the venues and their wedding information pages, along with links to blog posts from weddings I’ve photographed there.

These venues are great for that rustic vibe, which can make an elegant event feel more organic and a fun event feel even more inviting. They’re perfect for having both ceremony and reception, along with a great portrait session, without even leaving the venue.

If you can’t find your perfect venue here, check out other types of venues in Victoria using the links below or rustic venues elsewhere on Vancouver Island or on the gulf islands.

Wineries, Cideries, & Farms :: Something Different :: Gardens & Parks
Restaurants :: Bed & Breakfasts and Inns :: Hotels :: Other


Bilston Creek Farm

Venue – Wedding Info :: Metchosin

Bilston Creek Farm is surrounded by lavender fields and forest. Have your ceremony outdoors among the trees, cocktail hour at the Orchard Pub, and your reception outside and in the timber-frame barn. Guests can stay over in the farmhouse and safari tents.


Church and State Winery

 Venue – Wedding Info :: Brentwood Bay

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wedding reception at church and state winery
Church and State Winery
church and state building

Church and State is an elegant spin on the rustic venue, featuring a large, modern bistro, along with a big field for ceremonies and beautiful vineyard for photos.

Capacity: up to 300
Events: ceremonies, receptions, elopements
Spaces: cozy, private dining room; large, open bistro; barrel room; ceremonies outside next to a pond or on hillside overlooking vineyard
Catering: full kitchen with custom menu and full service bar
Photography notes: check out the huge tree across from the main entrance for portraits

Nadine and Ron’s May 2017 wedding ceremony and reception


Deep Cove Winery

Venue – Wedding Info :: North Saanich

Deep Cove winery features a large, bright event space nestled among a picturesque vineyard and forest.


Kildara Farm

Venue – Wedding Info :: North Saanich

Kildara Farm is a beautiful farm in Deep Cove with an ocean view, orchard, English country gardens, and various event spaces.

Capacity: 150
Events: ceremonies, receptions
Spaces: outdoor ceremonies, newly renovated barn for receptions, barn loft for getting ready
Catering: bring your own caterer
Photography Notes: really pretty light upstairs (and a break from summer heat) in the barn for getting ready or portraits. Lots of variety for outdoor portraits.

Kildara Farms

Laura and Daniel’s June 2015 ceremony and reception


Patio Gardens

Venue – Wedding Info :: Central Saanich

“Our picturesque country location offers a serene and romantic atmosphere. With stunning scenery and lush greenery, Patio Gardens provides the ideal backdrop for your wedding photos. Our 6.5 acre farm offers the perfect blend of rustic country charm and city accessibility, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Central Saanich while still being just a short drive from downtown Victoria.”


Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse

Venue – Wedding Info :: Central Saanich

Cassandra and Mike’s September 2017 forest ceremony and tent reception

Nicola and Kallol’s June 2017 balcony Hindu and western ceremonies and tent reception

Kelsey and Jared’s August 2016 balcony ceremony and tent reception

Megan and Joe’s August 2016 balcony ceremony and tent reception

Sara and Michael’s rainy September 2015 wedding

All of my weddings at Sea Cider


Starling Lane Vineyard

Venue – Wedding Info :: Central Saanich

starling lane vineyard wedding tent and greenhouse
Starling Lane Vineyard

“The Starling Lane Vineyard site is a fabulous and most picturesque ceremony setting.  You may choose from several ceremony settings at key locations on the site.   There are also both indoor and outdoor reception spaces for you to use.”

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tent after dark at starling lane vineyard
wedding portrait at starling lane vineyard

David and Tamar’s September 2018 anniversary reception

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Lacey and Kerrie’s rainy August 2014 wedding ceremony

Kurt and Cat’s summer 2011 wedding ceremony


Wineries, Cideries, & Farms :: Something Different :: Gardens & Parks
Restaurants :: Bed & Breakfasts and Inns :: Hotels :: Other

Venues by Region – Victoria :: Vancouver Island :: Gulf Islands

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