This is an illustrated list of unique wedding venues in Victoria, BC, from art galleries to forests and castles to mansions and more. I’ve included links to the venues and their wedding information pages, along with links to blog posts from weddings I’ve photographed there.
I love a wedding at a different sort of venue, which tends to come along with some amazing, unique photo opportunities. These venues usually provides an interesting spot for portraits, along with the ceremony and/or reception.
Wineries, Cideries, & Farms :: Something Different :: Gardens & Parks
Restaurants :: Bed & Breakfasts and Inns :: Hotels :: Other
Alix Goolden Hall
Venue :: Downtown Victoria
Large hall for ceremonies only. Capacity is 800.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Venue – Wedding Info :: Victoria
An elegant setting for intimate weddings. The garden is beautiful for summer ceremonies and the galleries are perfect for artistic portraits.
Reception – up to 80 seated or up to 150 cocktail
Emily and Josh’s October 2011 indoor ceremony and reception
Gillian and Murat’s September 2010 outdoor ceremony and gallery reception
Backyard and In-Home Weddings
This isn’t a venue, but consider it if a friend/family member has a large yard. Backyards are the perfect place to put your own personal spin on the traditional wedding. A great wedding planner is a huge help for these types of weddings, including keeping the day running smoothly and sourcing and setting up rentals.
Blog posts of backyard weddings I’ve photographed.
Cedar Haven
Venue :: East Sooke
Cedar Haven is a private property wedding venue in the woods, nestled in the old growth rain forest. A wooded ceremony site and space for a tent reception.
Craigdarroch Castle
Venue – Wedding Info :: Victoria
Fort Common
Venue – Wedding Info :: Downtown Victoria
Capacity: 120 seated or 200 cocktail. 3000 sqft downtown courtyard venue available Saturdays from June to September.
Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse
Venue – Wedding Info :: Colwood
Hatley Castle
Venue – Wedding Info :: Colwood
Heritage Acres
Venue – Wedding Info :: Saanichton
Swan’s Hotel
Venue :: Downtown Victoria
3000 sqft luxe downtown penthouse with rooftop terrace overlooking the inner harbour. Up to 80 guests.
Ellicia and Jeff’s summer 2011 wedding reception
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson
Venue – Wedding Info :: Downtown Victoria
3000 sqft of open concept event space, available for use after market hours. Capacity is 350, 180-216 seated.
Wineries, Cideries, & Farms :: Something Different :: Gardens & Parks
Restaurants :: Bed & Breakfasts and Inns :: Hotels :: Other
Venues by Region – Victoria :: Vancouver Island :: Gulf Islands
