Host Your Perfect
Salt Spring Wedding!
Welcome to the Wedding Bookings page at Harbour House on beautiful Salt Spring Island. Here, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most important moments in your life. Our stunning waterfront venue, combined with exceptional service, creates the perfect backdrop for your dream celebration. Let us help you craft an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Set on the waterfront in the heart of Ganges, Harbour House Hotel is the perfect backdrop for your Salt Spring Island wedding. Say your vows on our secluded lawn overlooking Ganges Harbour, then celebrate in the newly renovated Crofton Room, with its floor-to-ceiling harbour views and space for up to 144 seated guests. Most of our guest rooms look out over the water and the Salish Sea beyond, and our bridal suite offers a private patio with sunrise views, connected by a private corridor to an attendants' suite so your whole wedding party can get ready together. With in-house catering, on-site accommodation for you and your guests, and a dedicated events team handling every detail, we make it easy to focus on what matters most.
Ready to make Harbour House Hotel the setting for your perfect Salt Spring wedding?
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Harbour House Hotel Wedding Venue
Q: What does booking Harbour House Hotel for our wedding include?
A: Your wedding package includes use of the Crofton Room for your reception, our secluded lawn overlooking Ganges Harbour for your ceremony, and a dedicated events coordinator to help plan every detail. Full catering is provided in-house, along with modern A/V equipment, and the room can be configured as banquet, theatre, U-shape, or another layout to suit your celebration. [CONFIRM: what's included vs. add-on — tables/chairs, linens, dance floor, in-house décor, day-of coordination hours, setup/teardown windows]
Q: Where will the ceremony take place?
A: Most couples say their vows on our secluded lawn overlooking Ganges Harbour, with the Salish Sea as a backdrop. For rainy days or cooler months, the ceremony can move indoors to the Crofton Room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the harbour. [CONFIRM: any other ceremony spots — patio, waterfront dock, etc.]
Q: Can Harbour House accommodate weddings of different sizes?
A: Yes. The Crofton Room can be divided for a more intimate gathering or opened up for up to 144 seated guests (160 for a standing reception). Whether you're planning a small elopement or a full celebration, our events team can help design a layout that fits. [CONFIRM: minimum guest count, any small-wedding discount, elopement packages]
Q: Is catering included, or can we bring in our own caterer?
A: Catering is handled in-house by our culinary team, with menus that can be customized to your tastes — from plated dinners to reception canapés. [CONFIRM: whether outside caterers are ever permitted, dietary accommodation process, tasting availability]
Q: Is there on-site accommodation for us and our guests?
A: Yes — as a boutique hotel, accommodation is central to what we offer. Most rooms have views over the harbour and Salish Sea, and we offer group booking rates for wedding guests. Our bridal suite has a private patio with sunrise views and connects via a private corridor to an attendants' or family suite, so you can get ready just steps from your ceremony. [CONFIRM: group rate details, minimum room block, bridal suite name/rate, check-in/out flexibility for wedding weekends]
Q: How does payment work for booking Harbour House for our wedding?
A: [CONFIRM: deposit amount, payment schedule/milestones, damage deposit, cancellation policy]
Q: Can we tour Harbour House before booking?
A: Absolutely. Reach out to our events team at events@harbourhousessi.com or 1-250-537-4700 to check availability and schedule a site tour. [CONFIRM: best contact name/title if there's a dedicated wedding coordinator]
Q: Can you recommend other local vendors — florists, photographers, and so on?
A: [CONFIRM: whether the hotel maintains a preferred-vendor list and can share references]
Q: What time does the event need to wind down?
A: [CONFIRM: noise curfew, last call, music end time, overall event end time]
Q: What's the plan if the weather doesn't cooperate?
A: Unlike an outdoor-only venue, Harbour House has you covered — the Crofton Room is available as an indoor backup for both ceremony and reception, and its floor-to-ceiling windows keep you connected to the harbour view even when the weather turns. Because everything is indoors when needed, weddings can be booked here year-round, not just in the warmer months.
Q: Is there a bar?
A: Yes — Woodley's Kitchen | Bar | Patio is our on-site restaurant and bar, and can serve your reception directly. [CONFIRM: whether a liquor licence extension or Special Event Permit is ever needed for private functions, corkage policy if applicable]
Q: Do we need to arrange event insurance?
A: [CONFIRM: whether Harbour House's existing licensing covers the event or whether couples need their own Special Event Insurance, as is common at unlicensed/outdoor venues]