Bespoke Weddings with a Magical Backdrop
The Full Experience
We host numerous wedding celebrations throughout the year, and can help design a wedding that is uniquely yours. We can give you suggestions based on 17 years of experience and are happy to recommend trusted photographers, florists and other vendors.
Our weddings are about as 'plug & play' as you could possibly get. With all of our equipment, furniture & experience we will do the heavy lifting so you can enjoy your friends and family.
Making your wedding stress free is our top priority. We focus on the details so you and your guests can enjoy the experience.
Accommodations
Bodega Ridge
Our seven, 3 bedroom cabins can accommodate a maximum of 42 guests. Each bedroom has a queen bed, all cabins have a full kitchen and bathroom.
Midweek
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$400/night midweek
Weekend
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$450/night
Bodega Cove
Our cove cabins can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests. We have three, 1 bedroom cabins and two, 2 bedroom cabins (all with a single bathroom)
Midweek
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1bd $375/night
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2bd $425/night
Weekend
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1bd $425/night
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2bd $475/night
When you book your wedding, we do require you to book all 7 Ridge cabins and all 5 Cove cabins
for a minimum 2 night stay and 3 night stay for long weekends and holidays.
We provide you with a grounds map that includes all of the cabins so you can determine who stays where and with whom.
Alternative Accommodations
Within a short drive (or walk) there are alternative sources of accommodation. It is possible to arrange for transportation to get guests staying elsewhere to and from Bodega safely on the wedding night. Please be sure to ask for our list of preferred local off-site accommodation.
Wedding Dates
We know it's not always easy to choose a wedding date. That is why we offer both weekend and weekday wedding dates. Giving you the option to choose a date that works the best for you.
Weekend wedding dates are from Friday to Sunday
Weekday wedding dates are from Tuesday to Thursday
Long weekends require a 3 night booking in all cabins.
Venue Pricing
A Bodega Ridge Wedding includes all resort amenities, resources, and staff at your disposal. Our 23 acres of rural countryside nestled at the quiet north end of Galiano Island is your private paradise. Please note that the venue fee does not include meals, beverages, and an 18% service fee* on all food & beverages. Please also note that guest accommodation is not included in our wedding pricing**.
At Bodega Ridge weddings are our focus and we are extremely well equipped for hosting your event. We own all our tables, chairs, wedding tent, and other equipment that most venues would have you rent, saving you a great deal of money, time, and coordination.
Our Wedding Rental Fee Includes
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Exclusive use of the 23 acre property, including the public areas of the lodge for the duration of your Event - 2 nights (Restaurant buy-out)
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Venue support and coordination with your wedding planner
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Rehearsal and Ceremony facilitation
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Evening and pre-ceremony shuttle service between Ridge and Cove
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Dining hall seating up to 75 guests, Outdoor Receptions of up to 150 guests.
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2 Outdoor entertaining options. The al fresco cocktail & drinks patio with stunning views and our 40’ by 50’ stretch tent (included from May 1 to Thanksgiving) as a stunning dining location.
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All tables, chairs, china, flatware and glassware
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Projector & Projector Screen (if required)
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Our commercial sound system. Bose S-1 powered speakers, a cordless microphone.
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Sound system for outdoor dining & ceremony site
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Set up of wedding ceremony site, including custom cedar benches, wood arch and signing table
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Access to our list of preferred vendors. We do not charge commissions for referrals
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Complete set up and take down, excluding decorations and flowers brought from off-site
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* Wedding rental fee does not include decorating services or removal, accommodation, wedding planning services, or food and beverages.
Wedding Rental Pricing
2025 Rates
Shoulder Season
April 1st - May 30st, Post-Labour Day to end of Oct
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Weekend - $15,000
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Midweek - $12,500
Peak Season
June 1 - Labour Day
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Weekend - $20,000
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Midweek - $15,000
Secreat Season (groups of less than 30 only)*
November 1 - March 31st
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Weekend/Midweek - $12,500
* Holiday Pricing: occasionally we do take requests for Christmas & New Years Eve. For these dates the site fees fall under Peak Season Pricing.
** Please note we have a minimum 60 guest headcount to book.
Menu
Our chef creates menus based on the best local ingredients we have access to including a huge array of vegetables that are grown on Galiano Island, as well as fresh fish caught daily. We strive to work with the freshest ingredients allowing our menus to change with the growing seasons.
2023 Bodega Ridge Menu thoughtfully created by Chef Elmark Andres
We want your wedding dinner to be a reflection of your taste, so we are more than happy to customize any menu for you.
Menus include:
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Multiple options for the Welcome Night BBQ
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A full selection of our canapé choices
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A number of different seasonal menu options for your Wedding Reception dinner
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A Sweet Shop
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Fun Late Night Snack choices
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Our famous Bodega Breakfast
With respect to beverages we have a fully stocked bar, a sophisticated yet affordable wine list, 5 local craft beers and a Salt Spring Island Cider. If you have a favourite cocktail we can easily incorporate it into the evening or we can provide you a list of our own cocktails to select from.
Food & Beverage Pricing
Welcome Night BBQ
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Menus starting at $65 per person
Wedding Reception Dinner
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Canapés and Boards starting at $20-24 per person
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Dinner menus starting at $125 per person
(prices subject to change if booking 2025 or later)
Highballs start at $9, top shelf $18, cocktails start at $14, beer starts at $9 and wine starts at $38/bottle. We politely decline corkage.
The minimum bar spend over the wedding weekend is $6k plus taxes. This includes welcome night, ceremony sparkling toast, cocktail hour, reception meal and the evening event.
Please note that bar service must be hosted.
Add On's
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Dessert
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Late-night snacks. A selection of pizzas or a poutine bar.
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Sparkling toast for after the ceremony or at dinner.
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Breakfast options: Starting at $35 per person
*Please note that the 18% service fee is added to the total food and beverage sales including cash bar sales. The service fee covers staffing, staff bonuses travel and other service expenses.
Sample Itinerary
Tuesday / Friday
4 PM Check-in *
5 PM Bar Opens
6 PM Rehearsal at the Ceremony Site (optional)
7 PM Welcome Dinner
10 PM Last Call *
11 PM Lodge & Bar Closes *
Wednesday / Saturday
12 NOON Vendor access to venue space for set-up
3 PM Ceremony, followed by Champagne toast
4 PM Canapés & Cocktail Hour at the Lodge
5:30 PM Guests are seated in the Wedding Tent
6 PM Reception Dinner is served
7:30 PM Dessert
8:30 PM First Dance inside the Hall
10:30 PM Late Night Snack (optional)
12 AM Last Call *
1 AM Lodge closes *
Thursday / Sunday
10 AM Bodega Breakfast & Foglifter Coffee served in the lodge (optional)
11 AM Check-out *
* indicates static times. All other timelines are flexible.
Intimate Events
Outside of our peak summer period we love to host more intimate weddings.
Our Package includes:
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2 night stay (1bd Cove Cabin)
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Chefs tasting menu for you and your guests on the welcome day and wedding day
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Wine and drinks menu
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Full access to our beautiful Ridge Ceremony Site (includes 2 witnesses - from Bodega Ridge or from your party)
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Accommodation for you and your guests
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Sound system for ceremony
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Signing table
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Arch of your choice
We can make this package bespoke to yiour requirements and would include a minimum 2 night stay in our cabins, family style dining for you and your guests and site rental.
Vendor Partners
At Bodega we care a great deal about your wedding day from the big picture to the corsages. We feel very confident in the vendors below and endorse each and every one of them. Don't forget to tell them we sent you!
Photography
Shari and Mike Photography: www.shariandmike.ca
Felix Gerz: hello@felixgerz.com
Nordica Photography: www.nordicaphotography.com
Brian Van Wyk: www.bvwweddings.com
Kaylyn Mclachlan: www.kaylynmclachlan.com
* Billie Woods: www.billiewoods.com/
Kai Jacobsen: https://kaijacobson.com/
* Lauren Kurc: www.laurenkurcwed.com/
Helene Cyr: helenecyr.com/creative/wedding/photography
Meghan Hemstra: meghanhemstra.com/
Kim Jay Photography: www.kimjayweddings.com
Ronnie Lee Hill: www.ronnieleehill.com/
Videography
Kyla Habazin: www.kylahabazin.com
Evergreen and Bound: www.evergreenboundfilms.com
Beauty
* Julia Kathinka: www.trulybeautiful.ca
Faye Smith Agency: fayesmith.ca/
Katrina Molson: www.katrinamolson.com/
Kaitlin Hargreaves: www.kaitlinhargreaves.com
Artistry by Alexa: www.artistrybyalexa.com
* Florals
Gossip Floral: www.gossipfloral.com
Flowers by Tali: saltspringflowers.com
DJ
Chris Poynter: www.chrispoynter.ca
DJ PTK: www.djptk.com
White Lotus: www.whitelotusevents.com
DJ Robin: discventura@hotmail.com
DJ Shane: Hello@abouttownentertainment.com
Live Music
* Brad Prevederos (Guitar): info@manzanitaproductions.com
Andrew Christopher: www.andrewchristophermusic.com
Martin Acosta: https://www.soundstripemusic.com/
Childcare
Canadian Nanny:: www.canadiannanny.ca
Search tips: postal code V8L 0A7 (Sidney), within 50kms
* Island Transportation
Island Hoppers Bus Services (Travis): Neoink2001@yahoo.com
Galiano Conservancy: info@galianoconservancy.ca
* Galiano Wedding Officiant
Angie Allen: angie@aawe.ca
Marcia Devique: marcia@marciaglass.com
Wedding Planners
Erin Bishop - filosophi.com
Marika Whitehead - rockpapersquare.com/
The Good Party - thegoodparty.ca/
Smitten Events - www.smittenevents.ca
SweetHeart Events - https://sweetheartevents.com
Bodega Ridge will require an approved* day-of coordinator for all weddings held here. *A registered planning business. The list of planners above have worked with us previously. You are welcome to bring in your own planner/coordinator.
* Gulf Island Vendor
Start Planning
We always sell out in the peak-season, but our moderate climate works great for celebrations in the
off-season too. Mid-week weddings are another option. In all cases, we recommend booking as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a site tour please connect with our Event Director here.