7 Best Fairytale-Like Wedding Venues in Edmonton
Weddings hold a special place in my heart. I still vividly recall my own big day and the lengths I went to secure my dream venue.
Choosing the right wedding venue is crucial; it can truly make or break your special day. You want a space that is not only spacious and comfortable but also accessible and breathtaking.
If you’ve recently gotten engaged, here’s a curated list of some of the most beautiful and remarkable wedding venues in Edmonton to consider for your big day!
The Royal Glenora Club
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Address: 11160 River Valley Rd NW, Victoria Park
Contact Details: +1 780 482 2371
Operating Hours:
Monday, 6:00 am to 11:00 pm
Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 am to 12:00 am
Saturday to Sunday, 6:00 am to 11:00 pm
Guest Capacity: 130 to 250 guests
Best For: Black tie, modern weddings
Celebrating your biggest day at the Royal Glenora Club is perfect if you’re aiming for a black-tie wedding. This place screams classy and swanky, so any couple with a fine taste in life, things, and wedding themes should keep this place on their radar.
The grand Braemar Ballroom, with space for 250 guests, is stunning, while the Glenrose and Strathcona ballrooms offer a more intimate vibe for up to 130.
Whether you want a lavish party or something cosy, this venue delivers an unforgettable experience tailored to refined tastes.
| Tips: If you’re not yet a member of the Royal Glenora Club but don’t want to commit just yet, you can get a trial pass to gain access to the club’s premier facilities. Durations may vary, but you can inquire about a trial pass by contacting the Membership Sales Team via phone. You don’t have to be a member to use the venue for your wedding but note that corkage fees may apply. To gain better access to the rest of the club’s facilities, I highly recommend applying for a membership. Besides, you might find the club’s perks to be useful even after your wedding! |
The Whitewood Barn
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Address: Site 21, 25016 Twp 483 RR1, Compartment 7
Contact Details: +1 780 217 4778
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Guest Capacity: 150 to 180 guests
Best For: Rustic, barn weddings
The Whitewood Barn is a top choice for couples drawn to rustic charm and barn-style weddings. Having attended a wedding here, I can confidently say the space and atmosphere suit both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations beautifully.
Set on 40 scenic acres, the 2,400-square-metre barn offers plenty of room to host both your ceremony and reception under one roof.
The best part? You’ll have complete creative freedom to design your day exactly the way you envision it, making every moment truly your own.
| Tips: The venue has a list of preferred vendors that you can work with for your wedding needs. They are well-versed in setting up around the property, making the planning process a little easier. They can also handle the set-up and take-down processes, so just stay focused on having the best day of your life here! The venue provides a wedding coordinator to organise and manage your vendors on your big day. This service, depending on the size and scope of your wedding, may have a separate fee that you can negotiate with the venue. |
Sparrow Lane
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Address: 51109, Range Rd 272, Spruce Grove
Contact Details: +1 780 292 6678
Operating Hours: Open 24/7
Guest Capacity: 150 to 200 guests
Best For: Country weddings, winter weddings
If you’re after that luxury meets countryside vibe for your wedding, I highly recommend putting Sparrow Lane at the top of your list. This beautiful venue is set on a 65-acre secluded property that’s lined with tall trees and sprawling meadows.
The property is perfect for both indoor and outdoor weddings, thanks to the spacious indoor reception space and heated outdoor limestone patio. Guest capacity is about 200 guests, so they’re a great place to book for big and grand weddings.
| Tips: Thanks to their heated outdoor patio options, the venue is a popular choice for winter weddings. In fact, they have a separate package just for the occasion. Some of them are discounted so long as you book the venue in advance. You can learn more about their winter packages and their inclusions here. The venue offers a bridal suite for rent if you need extra space on your big day. You need to book this separately, though, so make sure to submit a request for the room during your appointment with the sales team! |
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
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Address: 10065 100 St NW
Contact Details: +1 780 424 5181
Operating Hours: Open 24/7
Guest Capacity: 15 to 70 guests (small events halls); 110 to 350 guests (grand ballrooms)
Best For: Hotel weddings, grand weddings, ballroom banquets
Built in 1915, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald exudes timeless elegance. With its grand façade and luxurious interiors, it’s the perfect venue for couples seeking a sophisticated setting to say “I do.”
The hotel has a total of 8 ballrooms and event halls that can fit between 15 and 350 guests. All rooms are equipped with lush carpets, exquisite lighting fixtures, classic finishes, 21-foot ceilings, beautiful French windows, and a big dose of swank.
| Tips: Just a heads up: the seating arrangements and table designs will depend on the guest size and capacity of the chosen venue. The hotel wedding coordinator will suggest a list of their required table specifications for each venue, so this may be an issue if you envisioned something different for your big day. The hotel has a list of preferred vendors, but you’re free to bring in your own. Just note that doing so may incur corkage fees, but they’re usually negotiable as long as you book the venue at least a year in advance. |
The Creative Hive
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Address: 16819 111 Ave NW
Contact Details: +1 780 996 7510
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am to 9:30 pm
Sunday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Guest Capacity: 20 guests (courtyard), 125 guests (one Hive), 250 guests (two Hives)
Best For: Industrial weddings, custom wedding venue, small weddings
If you love the idea of building your dream wedding from the ground up, The Creative Hive is the perfect venue. This expansive industrial space offers a blank canvas, giving you the freedom to bring your vision to life exactly as you imagine it.
The venue is divided into two Hives, both of which can be rented out separately or all together. This gives you more flexibility when accommodating between 50 and 250 guests.
There’s even a small courtyard tucked in the middle of the venue if you want a super small, 20-person wedding!
| Tips: Take note that the venue has vendors that they work with exclusively. Corkage fees may apply if you wish to book other third-party organisers, but these can be negotiated with the sales team during your appointment. The venue charges a mandatory cleaning fee for every booking. Fees will vary depending on the guest size and the number of Hives you book. Event insurance is also required here, and if you don’t know where to get it, the venue offers policies you can choose from. |
The University of Alberta Botanical Garden
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Address: 51227 AB-60, Parkland County
Contact Details: +1 780 492 3050
Operating Hours: Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Guest Capacity: 20 to 70 guests (small venues), 90 to 250 guests (medium venues), 500 to 1,000 guests (big venues)
Best For: Garden weddings, outdoor weddings
The University of Alberta Botanical Garden offers endless possibilities for your big day, with eight unique venues and charming pocket gardens to host your ceremony and reception.
With so many stunning options, you’re free to choose the perfect setting to match your vision.
What’s great about this garden venue is that the spaces give you a lot of flexibility in terms of guest capacity. Popular sites include the sprawling wedding patio, Pine Pavilion, Alpine Garden, the amphitheatre, and the Kurimoto Japanese Garden.
| Tips: If you know that some of your guests will require accessibility and mobility services, you can request a shuttle service on your big day! The shuttle can take your guests to and from the ceremony venues within the botanical garden. Take advantage of the free engagement photo session that’s included in the booking. Just note that the management will only provide venue access but not the crew and photographer, so plan accordingly and ahead of time! |
The Cornerstone
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Address: 5015 127 St SW
Contact Details: +1 780 887 5026
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Guest Capacity: 80 to 125 guests
Best For: Farm weddings, barn house wedding, outdoor wedding
Set on 60-acre farmland, The Cornerstone offers the perfect space and backdrop for a dreamy outdoor and farm wedding for the rustic couple. This sprawling space features a 5,000-square-foot estate for indoor receptions, a white barn, and a pretty gazebo.
For outdoor ceremonies, you have apple trees, wheat fields, and lush lawns to put up your dream aisle.
You have the creative freedom to design the space as you like it, but my recommendation is to make use of the barn or the estate because of their classy and rustic design.
| Tips: This venue is also a great option for winter weddings. Just note that the Estate House will only be available from May to November, so winter weddings in December and January may not be feasible (unless you choose the barn). The venue recommends booking their preferred planners for better communication and coordination of wedding designs. If you booked another planner, it’s best to have them communicate with the venue management months in advance for better preparation. |