Shawnigan Retreats gives a wedding the feeling of borrowing an entire lakefront world for the weekend.
The private two-acre estate sits on Shawnigan Lake, only about forty-five minutes from Victoria. A six-bedroom main house and two-bedroom cottage sleep up to eighteen people, allowing the closest part of the wedding party to stay together rather than disappearing into separate hotels.
Weddings can welcome up to approximately fifty seated guests or seventy for a standing celebration, with exclusive use of both houses for the weekend. That makes it wonderfully suited to couples who want the day to feel private, relaxed and centred around a close group of people.
Outside, a sandy beach and sixty-foot west-facing dock bring the lake directly into the wedding. Couples can prepare in the houses, step outside for photographs by the water and then watch the evening light settle across Shawnigan Lake without ever leaving the property.
A sauna, hot tub and pickleball court turn the hours around the wedding into part of the experience too, giving family and friends something to enjoy before and after the ceremony.
For couples who want more than a reception, Shawnigan Retreats offers something wonderfully personal: a wedding weekend that feels like everyone has gathered at an extraordinary family lake house just for you.
What they offer, in a glance
- Ceremony and reception in one place
- Outdoor ceremonies
- Indoor and outdoor options, with a plan for rain
- On the water, or with water views
- Gardens and grounds
- Vineyard and wines of their own
- A ballroom or banquet hall
- A historic setting
- Rooms for guests on site
- A suite to get ready in
- In-house catering and menus
- Bar service
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