ISLAND LAKE LODGE WEDDINGS
W E L C O M E
Congratulations on your engagement. If you ' re reading this, it's because you ' re seeking an unforgettable wedding venue for your special day. Island Lake Lodge is nothing short of magical.
Our backcountry resort is the perfect combination of luxury and rustic character Surrounded by 7,000 private acres and offering some of the most breathtaking views in British Columbia, your guests will spend the weekend celebrating your love and making lifetime memories.
The information in this guide will outline the structure of our wedding program Island Lake Lodge releases a certain number of wedding weekends annually, please ensure you identify with the coordinator which weekend is your preference so we can mark it was pending for all the other inquiring couples.
If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
events@islandlakeresorts.com
2504233700 x3002
McKenzie Jesperson
AweddingatIslandLakeLodgemeansexclusiveaccesstothe lodges&facilities.This2-daypackagerequiresaminimum60–100maximumguests(min60adults)and50guestsminimum forallmealWerestrictpublicvehicleaccessbeyondthelower gateontheFridayandSaturday(orSundayandMonday)ofyour weddingNote:ourhikingandbikingtrailsdoremainopentothe public,buttheywillnotbegivenroadaccess.
TheWeddingPackagestructureiscomprisedof thefollowingfeesegments:
LodgeFacilityFee(Exclusive)
Facility Fee (exclusive use)
ArrivalBuffetDinner
Cocktails & Canapés Hour
Cocktail&CanapeHour
Plated Reception Dinner
Reception Late-Night Snack
ReceptionPlatedDinner Yourguest'sroomingpackagecoverstheirlodging,arrivaldinner, breakfastsandlunchontheweddingdayanddepartureday brunchPre-orderedwine,alcohol,bartabs,spatreatments, incidentialsandenhancementsareadditional
Ourbackcountrylocationprovidesanintimateandrelaxed experienceYouandyourguestscanutilizeallourpropertyhasto offer;enjoycanoeingthelake,hike,bikeorvisitthespa,complete withcedarbarrelsaunaandhottub.OuracclaimedCulinary Teamwillprovideanunforgettablefoodexperiencetoroundout yourspecialweekend
60-100 guest venue capacity
Off-grid, backcountry resort
26 guesrooms on property
Full spa, cedar saunas & hot tub
PrivateFunctionFacilityFee
$16,000-$20,000(dependingonscope)+tax
TheFacilityFeeincludes:
ExclusiveuseoftheLodgeandit'sfacilities includingguestrooms,restaurants,spa, commonspacesandgatedvehicleaccess bothFridayandSaturday Ceremonyat"I-DewPoint" Exclusiveweddingphotographypermissions ILL'7000 operty&facilities telinensandstaffingof nts y fulBearBistropatio selectthreeitemstobe gcocktailhour rtions(50%ofguests) r ax&gratuity
ursemealhostedinour iningRoom selectstwo2appetizers, mealand1kidsmeal choosetheirmealfrom nsarecompiledand adoftimebythe
ReceptionLateNightSnack $TBD/pp+tax&gratuity
Servedduringreceptionparty Weddingcoupleselects1-2items Minimumorderofportions(50%ofguests) required
Note: Due to fluctuating food costs, menu pricing is released in the spring in order to ensure accuracy.
Matt Kuhn Photography
1:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 10:30pm 12:00am
7:00am–10:00am 12:00pm–1:30pm 2:30pm–2:45pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 6:30pm 9:00pm 10:30pm 11:30pm 1:00am
Early check-in for Wedding Couple only
Decorations meeting with Wedding Coordinator
Rehearsal at "I Dew Point"
Check-in for all guests
Please join us for cocktails and socializing in the Bear Lodge
Arrival dinner is served in the Bear Lodge
Last call for alcohol
Bear Lodge closes
8:00am–10:30am 11:00am
Breakfast in the Tamarack Dining Room
Lunch is served in the Bear Lodge
Guests make their way down to "I Dew Point"
Wedding Ceremony
Bear Lodge opens for cocktail and canapé service
Dinner is served in the Tamarack Dining Room
Dinner finishes, and guests move to the reception party
Late night snack
Last call for alcohol
Facilities close and everyone must return to their rooms D E P A R T U R E D A Y
Farewell Brunch is served in the Tamarack Dining Room
Guests check out at the Tamarack Front Desk
Willow and Wolf Co
F A Q
Q:What'syourcapacityforweddings?
A:60-100guestscanattendtheweddingceremony&reception Wehave26 guestrooms,soaround56guestscanstayin-house.Theremainderofguests canstayatanumberofdifferenthotelsandaccommodationoptionsinFernie.
Weareanoff-grid,backcountryresort,ourguestroomsdonothaveAC, televisions,orfridges-it'sallaboutembracingnature Wedohavewifithough!
Q:Howmucharemyguest'sroomingpackagesandwhatdoesitinclude?
A:Basedondoubleoccupancy,roomingratesrangefrom$1,08544to$1,48400 +taxwhich,fortwopeoplecovers:2-nightaccommodation,arrivaldinner, weddingdaybreakfast&lunchandadeluxebrunchoncheck-outday.Extra guests,bartabs,spatreatments,incidentalsandtaxesareextra.Andabsolutely notentsorRVsofanykindonourproperty
Q:Whereistheceremonylocation?Andwhathappensifitrains?
A:Includedinthefacilityfeeisexclusiveuseofouriconicceremonylocation "I-DewPoint".Therewillalsobearehearsalonthedayyouarrive.Withourlake andtheLizardmountainrangeasyourbackdrop,thereisnobetterplaceto exchangevows I-DewPointisa5-minutewalkdownahikingpathtothelakewerecommendbringingflatshoesforthewalk 2shuttlesfromthelodgetoIDewPointareavailableforguestswhoneedassistanceortheweddingparty An inclementweatheralternativeistheTamarackDiningRoominfrontofthewallof windows.WeatherdecisionismadebyWeddingCoordinatorandwedding couple3hoursprior.
Q:CanIhavemyweddingsomewhereelsebutstilltakephotosatIslandLake?
A:Unfortunatelyno Weddingphotographylicensingandpermissionsare reservedexclusivelyforin-houseweddings.
Q:Canwebringourownalcohol?
A:Justlikeanyotherresortorhotel,itstaysinyourguestroomonly Afeeof $3,000willbeappliedtotheWeddingCouples’invoiceforanyoutsidealcohol broughtintoIslandLakeLodge’slicensedfacilitiesorgrounds.
F A Q C O N T .
Q:Canwebringourpets?
A:Yes Thelodgehasalimitednumberofpet-friendlyroomsavailable Justlet yourcoordinatorknowaheadoftime.Petsarenotallowedinthecommon roomsorrestaurantsbutcanenjoythegroundsandtrailsonaleash
Q:Howmanylodgesdoyouhave?
A:Fourtotal TheTamarackLodgehoststheSpa,DiningRoom,FrontDeskand8 guestrooms TheCedarLodgehas8guestrooms TheRedEaglehas10 guestrooms.AndtheBearLodgeisabeautifulpatiorestaurant.
Q:Whatcomponentsoftheweddingweekendwillbetheweddingcouple's responsibility?
A:ExternalservicesthatIslandLakedoesnotprovideororganize: guestmealselections,marriagecommissioner,photographer/videographer, hair/makeupartist,babysitters,DJ/band,anMC,offsitetransportation,flowers, cakes,weddingdesigners,weddingplanners,decorations Ifyouthinkyouneed helporganizinganyoftheseexternalthings,youmayfindvalueinanexternal weddingplannerorassigningafriend/weddingguesttotakecareofsomeof theseitems
Q:WhatcomponentsoftheweddingweekendwillbeILL'sresponsibility?
A:Setupoftables,chairs,whitelinens,andplacesettingsforallmeals Staffcan putoutsimpletabledecorations(flowersgreenery,namecards,candlesetc.) Intricatedesignsrequireaguestoroutsideweddingplanner Setupandtake downanduseofceremonygrounds,coordinatingceremonymusic,andlookyloocrowdcontrolalongtheLakeTrail.
Q:Whatistheretodobetweenweddingevents?
A:Wehave7,000magnificentacresofhikingtrails,biking,canoeingandfly fishing Wealsohaveabeautifulfull-servicespa,cedarbarrelsaunas,hotpool andmultipledeckstoreadabookorscopeouttheterrainwithbinoculars.
McKenzie Jesperson
Mckenzie Jespersen Photography
Mckenzie Jespersen Photography
ConfirmingyourBooking
Afacilityfeedepositplusfullpaymentoftheweddingcouple’s accommodationpackageisrequiredtoconfirmyourbooking This paymentisnon-refundable,andasignedcontractmustbesubmitted within2weeksofdepositpayment
AssigningRoomsToYourGuests
IslandLakehas26roomsforaccommodationwhichtheweddingcouple assignsfortheirguests.ThisissubmittedtoIslandLake’sWedding Coordinator60dayspriortotheirevent
YourGuestsReservingTheirRooms
Oncetheweddingcouplesubmitsroomingassignments60daysprior, guestscancontacttheReservationsTeamtocompletetheirbooking.The roomingassignmentwilllistalloftheirguestswhowouldliketostayat thelodgeandeachguest’sspecialroomrequirements In-houseguests arerequiredtoprovidethefollowingdetails: SubmittingDiningOptions
Fullnamesofeveryonestayingintheroom Agesofanychildren12yearsoldoryounger (infantis0-3yearsofage,childis4-12yearsofage) Ifyourequireaplaypenforaninfant anymobilityissues doyourequireapetfriendlyroom(limitedquantity)
DinnerselectionsareduetotheWeddingCoordinator60dayspriortothe wedding.Anydietariesorallergieswillbenoted.
Your Wedding Coordinator will earmark your wedding weekend as "pending" while drafting your contract and completing your deposit Contact events@islandlakeresortscom or 250-423-3700 x3002 if you have any questions G E T I N T O U C H
