Best Western Inn On The Bay

Some weddings are shaped by the water. At Best Western Inn on the Bay, Georgian Bay sits right beside the celebration, with the sound of the water drifting in as the backdrop to the day.

Located on 2nd Avenue East in Owen Sound, the hotel is set up to host the ceremony, the reception and the overnight stay all in one place, so guests can settle in and let the whole day unfold without travelling between venues.

Ceremonies take place on the hotel's English-style lawn, a picture-perfect setting for couples who have always imagined getting married on the water, with views of the bay behind them as they say their vows.

Receptions move into the Tom Thompson Ballroom, located in its own section of the hotel. The ballroom can accommodate up to approximately 150 guests for a wedding reception and opens onto a large patio, where a manicured landscape flows down toward Georgian Bay.

The wedding packages are designed with support from the hotel's Executive Chef and Certified Wedding Coordinator, with menus built around hors d'oeuvres, a three-course dinner and a late-night option. The team takes care of full setup and cleanup of the reception, along with tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, house linens, a dance floor, podium, microphone and bartender service.

There are thoughtful touches for the couple too, including a Jacuzzi Suite for the wedding night, a menu tasting for two and consultations with a wedding coordinator ahead of the day.

Because it is a hotel, family and friends can stay right on the property rather than heading off at the end of the evening.

For couples who picture saying their vows beside Georgian Bay and celebrating with everyone staying close, Best Western Inn on the Bay offers a relaxed waterfront wedding with the practical details already taken care of.