River Stone Golf Course & Campground

Down in the Smoky River valley, River Stone offers a wedding setting that feels more like a private country escape than a conventional reception hall. The group area is tucked among spruce trees with room for guests, vehicles and RVs, giving families the freedom to gather slowly and stay close to the celebration. the gently moving river landscape, campground and wide Alberta sky create the kind of backdrop that does not need to be manufactured.

At the centre of the group area is a cabin with a covered deck, kitchen, bathroom with shower, living room, fireplace and half-loft sleeping space. It gives the day a comfortable home base, whether it is being used for preparations, quiet pauses or the few people staying inside overnight. Outside, a large firepit and picnic tables invite the evening to carry on in a more relaxed way once the formal moments are over.

The venue's wedding and event information notes that gatherings of up to 300 people have been held in the area. There is parking and space for RVs, with serviced campground stalls available elsewhere on the property for guests who want power and water. The nine-hole golf course and clubhouse sit within the wider destination, adding another experience for a wedding weekend or family gathering.

River Stone suits a celebration that finds its romance in the real outdoors: vows in the valley, photographs among the trees, a cabin glowing as evening settles in and stories shared around the fire. It is easy to imagine the wedding becoming more than a single scheduled event here, unfolding instead as a whole weekend people remember for how long they were able to stay together.

• A patio or terrace
• A fireplace or fire pit
• On a golf course