Best Fernie Wedding Venues

Take it from someone who was born and raised in Fernie, BC, Fernie is a MAGICAL place to get married! If you are looking for an intimate vibe for your wedding, there are a handful of Wedding Venues in Fernie that may be a match for you! As a Fernie wedding and elopement photographer, whether Fernie is a destination for you, or you call this valley your home, I’ve got all the goods to help you plan your Fernie wedding, starting with a venue!

7 Best Wedding Venues in Fernie

Island Lake Lodge

Island Lake Lodge is one of the top intimate wedding venues in Fernie and for GOOD reason! Nestled in the backcountry just outside of Fernie, British Columbia, an intimate Lodge and lake surrounded by the Rocky Mountains is epic, to say the least. Known for its world-class cat skiing and scenic hiking trails, make your Island Lake Lodge wedding a full on adventure weekend with this venue! Spend your wedding morning hiking Spineback Trail to say your vows privately with your partner before having your ceremony with your closest friends and family overlooking Island Lake. Island Lake Lodge offers weddings from June to September with a maximum guest count of 100, so something to keep in mind when planning your wedding day!

Alpine Lodge Fernie

Located at Fernie Alpine Resort, the Alpine Lodge in Fernie is a stunning, intimate wedding venue in Fernie for your small wedding or elopement! The Lodge hosts weddings up to 75 guests and provide luxury accommodation for up to 18 people. Surrounded by the forest, the lodge has it’s own private, ceremony location for you to say “I do.”

Birch Meadows Lodge

Birch Meadows Lodge is a family owned Bed & Breakfast lodge tucked away just outside of Fernie, BC. With stunning views of the mountains and forest, Birch Meadows provides your ceremony location for those looking to elope just the two of you or for a smaller, intimate wedding where you will head out for dinner afterwards.

Fernie Alpine Resort

Fernie Alpine Resort has a few intimate wedding venues to choose from. If you’re looking for a magical mountain setting to get married, this is the place to do it. For your ceremony choose from either the Kodiak Deck at the top of the Elk Chair overlooking the mountains and town of Fernie or the Lizard Creek Lawn with the Lizard Range as your backdrop. Top off your wedding with your reception at Cirque Restaurant at the base of the resort. Fernie Alpine Resort weddings are perfect for a guest count of up to 100 people.

Fernie Annex Park

For nature lovers looking for a quiet, peaceful ceremony location surrounded by forest and the Rocky Mountains, the Annex Park in Fernie is a beautiful spot located right next to the Elk River. Have your ceremony in the park and then head off for an intimate dinner out, or off to your reception location. To host your ceremony in the Annex Park, you will need to obtain a Facility Rental Permit, you can find out more information here.

James White Park

Another incredible park, is the perfect spot for your intimate wedding and wedding venue in Fernie. James White is a quiet place, with tall fir trees everywhere you look and stunning mountain views surrounding the park.

Mount Fernie Provincial Park

For a more rugged elopement or wedding, Mount Fernie Provincial Park is a perfect spot where you will be surrounded by the forest and all things nature. There are multiple locations in the park for your ceremony, whether you want a close by location or you don’t mind spending a few minutes on foot to get there. Bonus, you can also make your wedding a weekend adventure and camp at the park, and spend the weekend hiking or biking!

Off the Beaten Path

Fernie and the surrounded area also have a ton of beautiful, secluded spots for your intimate wedding or elopement. As you Fernie wedding and elopement photographer, I can help you find a spot that fits your vibe if you aren’t looking for a traditional venue.

Fernie Wedding and Elopement Photographer & Packages

Hi, I’m Sam!! I’m a Fernie wedding & elopement photographer. You can learn more about me here! Of course I’m going to say this, but having a wedding photographer is one of the most important vendors when it comes to your wedding day! When you work with me you get so much more than just a photographer, of course I will provide you with stunning images that you get to relive for years to come, but I will also help you plan your dream Fernie elopement or intimate wedding so that you can sit back and FULLY enjoy your elopement experience, stress-free! I’ve also got a guide for you if you’re thinking about eloping in Fernie, check it out!