ElkViewLodgeWeddingInformation2020

Congratulations and thank you for considering Elk View Lodge for your special day! If you haven’t already,pleasecheckoutourwebsite,www.elkviewlodge.com/weddings whichhasfabulousphotosandadditionalinformationsothatyoucangetabetterpictureofwhattheLodgehastooffer.YoucanalsocheckusoutonFacebookathttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Elk-View-Lodge/230253167050405.Checkoutthislinkforavideowalkthroughofthelodge.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmITpX3MbJk

With the Lodge located within a 6-minute drive from downtown Fernie, there is no other venue that canprovidetheseclusionandmountainviewsyetalsobesoclosetothetown'samenitiesandhotels.TheLodge'svast centralhallwaywith cathedral ceilingsmakes fora trulymemorablewedding service. There isminimalneedfordecorationorpreparation;themagnificentviewsensureyourguestswillbeinawe.Withtheweddingservicecompleted,theLodgeoffersamplelocationsfortrulymemorablephotographs.Thebridalpartycanmovetoaquietareatocompletetheirphotoswhiletheremainderoftheguestscanmingleandcommencethefestivities.

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Withourlandscapedlawnavailableit ispossibletoplanforanoutdoorceremony-safeinthecomfortthatshouldtheweathernotcooperatethewholeday'seventscaneasilymoveindoors.Wecanalsohostbeautifulsnowywinterweddingswhere youandyour guests can stay cozyandwarm inside thegorgeous ceremonyroomandreceptionarea.

The 8 large bedrooms are perfect for large family groups and two of the bedrooms have lofts for addedprivacy.TheBridalsuitehasonebed(King)andithasabalconyoverlookingtheLizardRange.DetailsontheroomlayoutareinAppendixB.

Facilities

Lounge

AlargeroomwithoutstandingviewsoftheElkValleyandskiresort,ampleseatingincluding3 leathersofassituatedaroundanimpressivestonefireplace.HereyouwillbeabletorelaxRockyMountainstyle.

EntranceHall

The Lodge`s entrance hall features a cathedral ceilingwith a largewelcoming reception area leading to animpressivecurvedstaircase.

UpperLanding

Theupperlandingisa550sq.ft.openareaunderthecathedralceilingsandhaswonderfulviewsoftheLizardRange. This area is perfect for wedding ceremonies with sufficient space for 100 seated guests plus extrastandingroomwithacentralaisleforthebridalpartytomaketheirentrance.

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DiningRoom

In the central hallway we have an impressive hand-crafted dining table with wonderful views of themountains.Forourweddingeventsthisareacanseat60peopleandwhencombinedwiththeopenLoungewecanhostupto120guestsseatedatroundtables,witharectangularheadtable.Guestsareresponsiblefortableplacement,tablesetup,aswellasmovingtablesduringyourevent.

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Kitchen

Guestshaveaccesstoourwell-equippedkitchen.ThereisalsoagasBBQavailableforuseduringyourstay.

LivingAreas

Thespaciouspublicareasincludealargelivingroom,entrancehall,largeupperlandingtoseatupto100,anda large games/meeting room. The Lodge also includes a sauna. There is a rooftop hot tub, which boastsoutstanding360⁰viewsoftheLizardMountainrange.ThereiscableTVandwirelessinternetwitha42"flatscreenTVinthegamesroom,aswellasastandardsizedpooltable.

WeddingServices

Ceremony

The ceremony is usually held upstairs or on the lawn, the dining is on themain level and those tables aremovedasideandthatroombecomesthedancefloor.Wehaveatableforthesigningneartheentrancedoororupstairsatthefrontoftheceremonyhall.TheLodgeisa'do-it-yourself'weddingvenueandwedonotprovideanydecorationsorassistancewithset-upforyourweddingday.Withthelodgebeingasbeautifulasitis,wefindthebestmoneyisspentongoodtablecentrepieces,especiallyfortheheadtable,andpossiblysomeflowersonthestairstotheceremonyhall.Ofcourseallcoupleshavedifferenttaste,sothedécorisuptoyou!

Catering

TheElkValleyhasmanywonderfulcateringcompaniestosuitawidervarietyofweddingneeds.PleaseseeourFernieWeddingVendorContactlistfordetails.BartendingInordertosellliquoratyourevent,youmusthireaCateringcompanythatislegallylicensedandinsuredtosupply(fromtheirowninventory)andsellliquor.If you wish to hire a company to serve liquor, we highly recommend Black Kettle Bartending who can becontactedat info@kettleblackbartending.com.Alternatively,youmayhire justaserverandthisservermusthaveavalid'ServingItRight'certification(seeFAQforadditionalinformation).EventLiabilityInsurance

ItisrequiredthatyoupurchaseeitheraSpecialEventLiabilityPolicyoraWeddingGuardPolicyatWesternFinancialinFernie(250-423-6831)oronlineathttp://www.palcanada.com//en/special-events-liabilityorhttp://www.palcanada.com/en/weddinguard.Thepriceforthesepoliciesvaryaccordingtoyourneedsandwedding.Acopyoftheinsurancemustbeprovidedwhenyoupayyourfinalinvoice30dayspriortoyourstay.

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SoundSystem

We have a PA system available for rent and you will find the price structure in the Price List below. Thegeneraldamagedepositwillbeusedtoinsureagainstblownspeakerswhichwillbeatyourrisk.Pleasenotethein-housespeakersystemisnotfunctionalatthistime.

WeddingPlanning BelowisalistofthetypesofservicesthatyouwillneedtoconsiderforyourWedding.Forsuggestionsonlocalcompanies,pleaseseetheFernieWeddingVendorContactslistprovided:

• Flowers:Arrangements,bouquets,boutonnieres,andcorsages• Beauticians,HairStylists,MakeUpArtists&Manicurists • PartyRentals:Everythingfromtents,port-a-potties,backdrops,trees,lighting.• WeddingPlannertoassistwiththelogisticaldetailspriortoandthedayofthewedding.• InvitationsandMenus,MarriageCommissioners,MarriageLicense,Photographers,WeddingCake• Entertainment:LiveMusic,DJ.

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AppendixA–PriceListLodge

$3000+applicabletaxespernightforaminimumofthreenights,excludingChristmasandNewYearwhereafive-nightminimumapplies.Thelodgecansleep38guests.

Thereisa$375cleaningfeeforfulllodgerentals.Anyexcessivecleaningissubjecttofurthercharges.There is a non-refundable 50% retainer at time of booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days prior tocheck-indatealongwithanycateringandequipmentrentalcharges.Adamagedepositof$1,000dueatcheckinviaachequeorcreditcarddetails.Thereareplacesettingsavailable for120guestsspecifically for thereception (plates,bowls,saladplates,dessertplate,wineglasses,waterglassesandcutlery).Thecostis$250plustax.Thereareenoughdishesfor40peopleinthemainkitchenfortheremainderofyourstay.Somepeopleprefertogettheirweddingdinnerdisheselsewheresothischargeisaddedtothefinalinvoice.EventRentalFeesLinen–Patti’sPartyRentalsPattispartytentrental.com2504231455EquipmentRentals

SpeakersandPASystem-$150foryourentirestay.Yamaha500WattStagepasswith2speakers,stands,andacordedMicrophoneProjectorScreen96”x96”onrolloutframe:$25

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AppendixB-BedroomLayout8Bedrooms10bathrooms.ThereisoneeachMaleandFemalepublicbathroomonthegroundfloor.1stFloor-4Bedrooms:ElkViewRoom3Queens,largeen-suite5-piecebathroom,twoprivatebalconieswithmountainviews.AlpineViewRoom1Kingbed,4pieceen-suitebathroom,privatebalconywithmountainviews.PineRoom2Queensand1QueenandTwininloft,4pieceen-suitebathroom.SpruceRoom2Queensand1Queeninloft,4-pieceen-suitebathroom.GroundFloor–1Bedroom:CedarRoom2Queens,adjoining4-piecebathroom.Wheelchairaccessible.LowerLevel–3Bedrooms:Bedroom12Queen,1BunkBedwithDoublebelowandSingleabove,en-suite3-piecebathroom.Bedroom22QueenBeds,4-pieceadjacentbathroom.Bedroom31KingBed,4-pieceadjacentbathroom.

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