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On WeddingWire since 2025

Last update: October 2025

Imagine a wedding that feels less like an event and more like a retreat. At Mountain-Aire, your celebration unfolds over days, not hours, so you never have to rush from setup to goodbye. Our property is designed for couples who want to bring all of their guests together in one place, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

With our top package, you can host up to 145 guests at full occupancy, with the option to add RV spots for even more overnight accommodations. That means your family and friends can all stay together on-site, making your wedding a gathering filled with true connection and celebration. If you are looking for a smaller package, we also have options that fit almost any budget but still give you the truly intimate and scenic experience, along with all your family and friends.
You are free to design your day your way. We do not require in-house catering or specific vendors. Instead, you may bring in the professionals you trust to bring your vision to life exactly as you imagine it. We are also happy to help you plan your event by recommending our preferred and proven catering and planning contacts.

At Mountain-Aire, your wedding becomes more than a day. It becomes a getaway filled with memories you and your guests will never forget.
Breathe the Mountain Aire.

Mountain Aire Resort & Campground is a breathtaking wedding venue nestled in the heart of Water Valley, Alberta.

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

30+

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Historic
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Religious

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Country
Rustic
Vintage
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Event rentals
Outside vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Family style

What bar services do you provide?

Outside alcohol

What event items are available?

Dance floor
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Tables
Parking
Bridal suite

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$25

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$25

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$25
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Reviews for Mountain Aire Resort & Campground

Becki
Becki Sent on 01/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding Review

We recently got married at Mountain Aire Resort & Campground, and I truly don’t know if I can put into words how incredible our experience was. If you are considering this venue for your wedding, I cannot recommend it enough.

First, the property itself is absolutely stunning. We had our ceremony outside on the grass with the river in the background, surrounded by beautiful scenery and fall colours. It honestly could not have been a more beautiful setting for our September wedding.

The pavilion was equally incredible. It is huge, beautiful, and such a great space for a large wedding. The massive glass door behind the head table opens up to the outdoors and gave us the most amazing backdrop for our reception. The kitchen was fantastic for our caterers, and having the tables and chairs already on site made things so much easier. The Bridal Suite was wonderful to get final touches ready before heading to the ceremony and a wonderful homebase for our bridal party to store all their phones and personal belongings.

One of our favourite parts of choosing Mountain Aire was being able to turn our wedding into an entire weekend with the people we love. We had over 100 guests staying on site throughout the weekend between the motel rooms, cabins, pods, and campsites. Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about their accommodations.

We used the large cabin for the girls to get ready in on the wedding morning, and it was perfect. There was so much room for everyone, and the huge deck overlooking the river was absolutely beautiful. Being able to have so many of our friends and family staying together meant we could have a big dinner Friday night, breakfasts together, and spend so much more time with everyone than we would have with a traditional one-day venue. It made the entire weekend feel incredibly special.

And then there are the people. The owners and staff at Mountain Aire are genuinely some of the kindest, most helpful people you could ask to work with. They truly care about you and about making sure you have a great experience. I had what felt like a million questions throughout the planning process, and they were always patient, accommodating, helpful, and wonderful to deal with. You hear so many horror stories about wedding venues where problems suddenly start popping up after you've booked, and our experience at Mountain Aire was the complete opposite. We felt supported from beginning to end.

There are also so many little things that make this place special. The surrounding area is gorgeous, there are great opportunities for guests to get out and explore, and there are wild horses in the area. We were lucky enough to have the wild horses show up during our wedding weekend, and our guests could not stop talking about it. Seeing them with the river, mountains, and fall colours around us was something we'll never forget.

Mountain Aire gave us so much more than a beautiful place to have our ceremony and reception. It gave us an entire weekend with our favourite people in one incredible place, and those are memories we will have for the rest of our lives.

We genuinely cannot say enough good things about Mountain Aire Resort & Campground, the people who run it, or our experience there. We would choose this venue again in a heartbeat. Thank you for helping make our wedding weekend everything we hoped it would be and more.
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Lani Sent on 08/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Venue, Exceptional Staff

Our wedding at Mountain Aire Resort & Campground exceeded every expectation. We couldn't have been happier with how our day turned out.

From the very beginning, the staff were incredible to work with. Their communication was always prompt, they were friendly, accommodating, and genuinely invested in helping make our vision come to life. No question or request ever felt like an inconvenience, and their support made the entire planning process so much less stressful.

The property itself is absolutely stunning, both inside and out. The venue provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration, and one of the biggest advantages was being able to accommodate all of our guests with a variety of lodging and camping options. Having everyone stay together for the weekend made our wedding even more special and created memories we'll cherish forever.

If you're looking for a beautiful venue with exceptional staff and a welcoming atmosphere, we would wholeheartedly recommend Mountain Aire Resort & Campground. We are so grateful we chose to celebrate one of the most important days of our lives there.
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Meet the team

Sheralyn Donaghy
Sheralyn Donaghy
Facility Manager and Team Member

I have been working with Mountain Aire Resort since 2020 when the new ownership transformed this place. The Facility has undergone massive improvements and upgrades over the past 5 years. I have had the pleasure now of hosting many weddings at Mountain Aire and watching couples get married overlooking our beautiful property. I have experience in all things Mountain Aire and look forward to helping you plan your big day and make it perfect. The venue only gets better every year and we have many beautiful accommodations and RV spots to host your wedding whether its big or small. I love nature and working with people so this is the role I was meant for.

Gray Hindbo
Gray Hindbo
Customer Service Team Member

At Mountain Aire my goal is to make your wedding or event a huge success. We have put so much energy and effort into improving the facilities and Mountain Aire and feel it is truly becoming one of the most beautiful locations in Alberta and definitely one of the most affordable to have a wedding or event. With two daughters of my own and one wedding under my belt, I understand how important it is to the Bride & Groom and the entire family that one of the biggest days of your life is perfectly planned. I look forward to assisting you with your important day and helping make it just the way you expect.

Joseph Hindbo
Joseph Hindbo
Customer Service Team Member

I have been developing Mountain Aire from its early stages. We initially just held weddings out on the beautiful meadow overlooking the Red Deer River and scenic mountains. Now after years of hard work and effort we have transformed this place into one of the most desirable settings a bride and groom could look for on their big day. We made sure to put in a lot of glass windows and showcase this beautiful scenic venue with that in mind. We have added many new cabins and accommodations at Mountain Aire and understand the importance of how important a gathering of friends and family is and to make sure we bring that atmosphere. I look forward to helping make your big day a success.

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312038 Forestry Trunk Rd T0M 2E1 Water Valley (Alberta)
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