Top 4 Wedding Venues in Orillia
Top Orillia Wedding Venues
My picks for the best wedding venues in Orillia, Ontario
Let's face it, besides finding the right partner - the most important wedding items to check off your to-do list are your wedding venue and wedding date. Everything else comes together from there.
Orillia is the "Sunshine City". It's just under 90 minutes from the GTA and has a classic small-town charm. It strikes a relaxed balance between the outdoor Muskoka vibes while still being close enough to major urban areas. What does this have to do with your wedding?
There are several wedding venues with beautiful outdoor gardens, fields and water features in the area. At the same time, your guests are close enough to local hotels and not too far from the GTA should they choose to make the drive home.I live just outside of Orillia so I've had the chance to spend a bunch of time at each of these locations. The wedding venues below are my favourite for many reasons, however since I'm a photographer - their photo opportunities play a large role in making this list.
I’ve put together this list of the best Orillia wedding venues to fuel your planning - check out my wedding planning checklist when you're done here.
Now on to the list, these are in no particular order...
Northbrook Farm Weddings
Horseshoe Valley Resort
Stephen Leacock Museum
Hawk Ridge Golf Club
But don't take my word for it, pop by and see these wonderful wedding venues for yourself. I'll get you started with a quick introduction of each of them below...
Northbrook Farms wedding venue in Orillia, Ontario
NORTHBROOK FARM WEDDINGS
Just outside of Orillia sits a garden of eden named Northbrook Farm. Built in 1852, the country estate home is surrounded by an amazing arrangement of gardens, rolling lawns and water features. Surrounding the manicured gardens are acres and acres of country fields and woodlands. You'll recognize Northbrook from my many other "Best of" posts because it's really that amazing!
Not to mention, it's within walking distance of my home so I'm able to visit often. Contact Laurie at Northbrook, and learn more about weddings at Northbrook Farm here.
Horseshoe Valley wedding in Fall
HORSESHOE VALLEY RESORT
A short 15 minute drive south of Orillia is the sprawling Horseshoe Valley Resort that many of you will know well as a mini-vacation retreat with skiiing, golf, mountain-biking etc. But Horseshoe is a great option to host your wedding with all the amenities you'll want like accommodations, catering, activities and so many amazing photo opportunities around the property.
The views from the various hilltops surrounding Horseshoe look incredible any time of the year. Choose from outdoor ceremony locations which includes the top of the ski hill, as well as their intimate on site Chapel. For your reception they also have multiple options depending on where your vision takes you.
Stephen Leacock Museum wedding venue
STEPHEN LEACOCK MUSEUM
The Leacock Museum is a historic heritage site that creates an intimate setting for your wedding. You and your guests will love the beautiful location right on the shores of Lake Couchiching. The amazing views of the lake are matched only by the beautiful gardens around the property along with the historic boathouse. Stephen Leacock Museum has an 89 guest licensed capacity, 65 seated and the terrace has a seated 50 capacity or 94 standing.
The advantages of having your wedding at the Leacock Museum are that you have all the beauty for photos along with the historic footprint of a Canadian icon.
Stephen Leacock Museum Wedding photo
Hawk Ridge Golf Club Wedding Venue | photo from Hawk Ridge
HAWK RIDGE GOLF CLUB
I've golfed here countless times as I live nearby so I know the property well. Hawk Ridge Golf Club is a more traditional option with large indoor reception facility where they can accommodate up to 300 guests - not that you would want to, but you could.
Since it's a golf club there's no shortage of beautiful, manicured lawns and trees. The facilities also have indoor and outdoor ceremony options, executive boardroom for your bridal party and outdoor waterfall to gather around for cocktails.
Hawk Ridge is located just off Hwy 11 so it's easily accessible for you and your guests. It's also just down the road from the new location for the famous Cavana Spa.
Planning a wedding in Orillia?
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