Weddings in Merritt BC

Wedding Planning, Venues and Destinations in Merritt British Columbia Canada

If you are looking for inspiration for your big day, look at these ideal locations for weddings in the Nicola Valley

Wedding Venues Merritt BC – The Nicola Valley is quickly becoming a top destination spot for couples planning their dream wedding. Wedding venues in Merritt BC give you some of the most amazing natural scenic beauty, along with moderate year-round temperatures. Albeit, summer weddings are magical, there are more couples opting for fall and winter dates. Increasingly, more love birds are choosing the Nicola Valley as their “Dream Wedding” destination. Foregoing traditional rented halls, couples are discovering or seeking a more earthly natural wedding ceremony. Including having their reception held at the same venue. Having that choice to hold the most important day of your life amongst some of the most beautiful scenic natural places found right here in Merritt BC. Canada.

Wedding Venues in Merritt BC Canada. Photo credit Tania Stewart.

“Couples are planning their wedding place’s with great importance on affordability and thorough venues.”

Brides and Bridesmaids. Photo credit Tania Stewart

Nicola Valley wedding celebrations. Photo credit Tania Stewart

Unique Wedding Venues in Merritt BC

Whether you are looking to hold a rustic outdoor event or rent a historic hotel with its cowboy saloon, or a fishing lodge that caters to your needs in fine detail. or a farmer’s field, or a mountain summer camp with rustic cabins. Unique wedding venues can be found here in and around the Nicola Valley year-round. Moreover, the Nicola Valley has a few hidden gems that would make your dream day complete. Providing a historic hotel, scenic lodges summer camps with cabins, and enmities that are endless. Equally, many couples are seeking venues that enable them to have the ceremony, reception, and dance with accommodations for guests within one location.

Wedding Planning Has Challenges

Planning a wedding is hard. From the guest list, invitations, the choice of venue, and the honeymoon. With so many things to think about it can become very overwhelming. Considering the endless questions and doubts can bring bride anxiety to its fullest. What theme to choose, vendors, dress styles, location, season, table settings, and more, literally can bring on Bridezilla! Most can say that the most important thing besides your wedding dress is your choice of venue location. While I can not help you with your theme, here in the Nicola Valley can offer you some magical wedding venues. Along with a few catering recommendations.

Happy times. Photo credit Tania Stewart.

Weddings with friends. Photo credit Tania Stewart.

Wedding ceremony and vows. Photo credit Tania Stewart.

Outdoor Wedding Venues in Merritt BC

There may be nothing more romantic than an outdoor wedding. Whether you have the wedding on a lake, river, beach, mountainside or in a field. Bringing in the natural elements always lends a beautiful backdrop. Truly, the amazing outdoor beauty, the Nicola Valley has in abundance. Picture the amazing sunset that graces the mountain tops as it sets, bringing in the night stars. The romantic allure, combined with the aromas of the season out right beats any cramped hall. Even more, nature will accommodate your outdoor wedding any time of the year you choose. Worth to take note, that with outdoor events you will need to factor in the weather. Rain, no problem, pole tents with portable fire pits will save the day. Having a backup plan is essential.

“Mountain crests, sunsets, starlit skies! The photographs will be priceless! Tania Stewart

Open Field Wedding Venues Merritt BC

Rent a field for a wedding and it can never be overcrowded, no matter the number of guests. Outdoor wedding locations give flexibility to sitting arrangements and movements. So, if you’re thinking of a small backyard wedding ceremony idea or a big wedding, the outdoor allows space for fresh air and easy breathing.

Photo courtesy Douglas Lake Ranch

Historical Quilchena Hotel Resort

Exchange your vows at this historic hotel resort called Quilchena. Ideal for a country-themed wedding while being centrally located. Its historic history makes this your ideal unique wedding opportunity. Available to rent as an un-staffed & user-ready facility for those seeking a smaller event occupancy with a spacious room. Packages include house-kept rooms, cold storage, dining areas, a conference room, ready kitchen for catering. And most of all a “Private Saloon” with bullet holes from the old western days. Wedding guests can come and enjoy what the Nicola Valley region has to offer.

Western Saloon. Photo by Tania Stewart

Quilchena Hotel. Photo by Tania Stewart

Your Private Wedding Retreat in Merritt BC

Moreover, come and escape the city and enjoy all the scenic beauty the Thompson-Nicola has to offer. The Historic Quilchena Hotel is a truly timeless venue for your upcoming special day. Celebrate your wedding with the turn of the century charm. Experience your event surrounded by period antiques, heritage rooms, and even a pedestal wash-sink. Moreover, maybe a ghost or two. Truly this venue will give all couples the ability to fuse their distinct personal styles with an exquisite historical hotel that makes a celebration to keep.

Corbett Lake Lodge Weddings

Corbett Lake Lodge is located 2.5 hours from Vancouver and 15 minutes from Merritt, BC. The lodge provides stunning backdrops along with exceptional scenic beauty. Truly the perfect setting with beautiful views, wildlife, woodlands, and grasslands makes Corbett Lake Lodge your ideal wedding destination spot. Dreaming of that rustic wedding or a simple intimate ceremony, there is no place more suitable than Corbett Lake Lodge.

Wedding Venues Merritt BC. Photo by Tania Stewart

Wedding Venues Merritt BC Canada. Photo Credit Tania Stewart

Facilities and capacity

Corbett Lake Lodge with vast open spaces and endless photo opportunities to capture all your special moments. Additionally, features a full-service bar and lounge area that can seat up to 60 people. Accommodations include cedar cabins offering views of the lake. Additionally, full kitchens, bathrooms with showers, along with fireplaces. And if this is not enough, the team at Corbett Lake Lodge is always ready to assist. Helping you with your wedding planning. Providing excellent services to make each detail more personalized and unique.

Merritt BC catering for weddings. Photo credit Tania Stewart

Corbett Lake Lodge. Photo credit Tania Srewart

Corbett Lake Lodge in Merritt BC

Best wedding photos

Capturing beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. When planning an outdoor wedding and deciding on the location. The rule of thumb is how will the scenic background fit in with your pictures. Albeit, magnificent backdrops of nature with the sky, colors, and all-natural elements will only enhance your day. As well as keep your guests happy with open fresh air. Worth noting, that ceremonies are for a day, but the memories last a lifetime.

Unique Rustic Wedding Venue A-P Guest Ranch

A-P Guest Ranch Nicola Valley Merritt BC. This rustic “Western Guest Ranch” is owned and operated by Andre and his wife Susan Patry. Established in 1986, this scenic ranch is nestled in a valley setting in the heart of B.C.’s prominent ranching country. The ranch is surrounded by impressive fishing lakes and thousands of acres of rolling terrain for picturesque trail riding and winter sports. Importantly Andre and their family at A-P Guest Ranch believe in providing 5-star treatment for all their guests. Along with great “Lodge Packages “(including meals & lodging). A-P Ranch also has a Bed & Breakfast. Also for those campers with tents or trailers, there are camping facilities as well.

Love at AP Ranch.

Love at AP Ranch. Photo credit Tania Stewart.

In Conclusion …

Merritt is an ideal wedding destination with small town hospitality. We have the venues, the parks, the wilderness lakes and photographers for your wedding photos. We have some great pubs and restaurants for your bachelor and bachelorette party. Prior to the wedding we have spas and salons which can get you all beautiful for your special day. See you soon about your Merritt BC wedding.