Your Destination for an Unforgettable Wedding
Your Happily Ever After Starts Here!
ELO Lodge & Farmhouse is just 90 minutes from Vancouver in Ryder Lake, Chilliwack…one of the most beautiful places on earth.
We’d love to be part of your wonderful day on our 38-acres of West Coast forest surrounded by stunning mountain views.
Let us create a very private, boutique experience or a larger wedding of up to 200.
Together, we can make this your signature event. Choose from our luxury lodge with a large mountain-view deck, or the tasting lounge overlooking the pond and mountains.
We are in the middle of
It’s a day for a feast and we don’t want to disappoint so we are only offering the venue for weddings in 2022.
We will be growing most of our food in a geodesic dome and locally sourcing the rest. We are bonafide foodies and we know that beautiful, delicious food is an important part of your day so in 2023 we will be able to offer food that is fit for such a special day.
How it works
We deliver a full-service destination wedding venue that includes the ceremony location, reception venue and lodging for one night Friday, Saturday or Sunday. We can provide up to 4 nights if it is Tuesday to Friday nights.
The entire 13-acre property for the ceremony and reception and the 19-acre property for additional overnight guests – both exclusively yours.
- We supply all alcohol and we provide the best prices. ( No outside licquor )
- We can arrange fun activities onsite.
- You will need a wedding planner for the day of or a professional who can liaise with our staff to ensure your day is just the way you want it.
- Bookings
- Overnight Friday, Saturday or Sunday or you can book for up to 4 nights. (June to October)
- A 1-3 day weekend or weekday package during the off-season.(October to May)
How small or big?
We can accomodate up to 200 guests. Smaller, more intimate weddings are also welcome.
How much fun can you have? Quite a lot.
Enjoy world-class fishing or hiking, golfing, hiking, ATVing, swimming, boating, hot air ballooning, mountain biking and white water rafting.
What’s the budget?
Here’s what’s included:
ELO Destination Wedding Package is all-inclusive. There will be no surprises Just select your date, then we’ll help you plan based on three elements: sleep, ceremony, and dining.
Sleep
Our fee includes accommodation and private us of both the lodge and the country house which includes WiFi and parking.
We provide a custom web page so your guests can book and pay online.
You can work with us to determine the best sleeping arrangements.
Ceremony
We’ve got all the key elements here for you, so all the basics for you and your wedding planner are covered. The all-inclusive site fee gives you the very best value for what you need to stage your stunning outdoor or indoor ceremony—from the space, chairs and guest parking to our experienced event manager with in-depth knowledge of our property and offerings. This ensures that you find the most fitting spot, maximizing the use of our particular landscape, and the best seasonal cocktails and menu selections.
Event manager to liase with you about food, acomodations, ceremony, reception etc.
- Exclusive use of our luxury lodge, country house, forests and health spa.
- Your choice of ceremony and reception space
- A wedding day menu tasting
- All chairs, tables, tasting table etc
- Outdoor games
- Complimentary guest parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- A lovely tented deck extending the dining area, available May to October
- Bridal Suite and Groom Suite on the day of
- Honeymoon Suite
- Security onsite
- The royalty fee for the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
- What about food? Here’s what’s included.
- Wedding day Brunch
- Wedding day cocktail and appetizer reception. Dinner with your choice of two menus.
- We can customize menu
- Gift opening room and brunch
- Late night snacks and dessert
“Whistler East” awaits you.
Ryder Lake, Chilliwack, BC
Ryder Lake is a small, sub-alpine, farming community surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks and lush green forests located within Chilliwack, B.C.
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