The Butternut Tree

We had to plan our wedding in 7 months and the butternut tree made it super simple for us to do so. Samantha was an amazing coordinator, well organized and detail oriented. Without her services we would have been lost. The food is absolutely incredible and everyone left with nothing but amazing things to say! The location is perfect, you get views of the legislature and high level bridge. It was super easy to take photos as the river valley is right there and just made for an easy commute between venue and photos.

I would recommend anyone who is planning a wedding to check out the butternut tree first!

The Butternut Tree was exactly what we were looking for when it came a small intimate wedding. Phenomenal food, and a beautiful location are just a couple of the amazing reasons we chose them as our venue.
The staff went above and beyond to help bring our day together with the least amount of stress as possible. The wedding manager Sam was available when we had any questions and she was able to make our vision a reality.

We knew we wanted a downtown Edmonton wedding venue and visited a few restaurants before The Butternut Tree. As soon as we sat down with them, we knew it was the place! The staff here are all a dream to work with - Sam, the Wedding Manager, helped us with all our questions and decisions; The seriously AMAZING servers and bar staff who made us and all our guests feel so taken care of; and amazing food created by Chef Scott and the entire kitchen team. The Butternut Tree has a lot of great things, but it really was the staff here that made our wedding day perfect.

Their prices were very reasonable - even more so when you consider what is included. We were able to adjust our menu to fit our budget and our tastes. We had a few dietary considerations among our guests and they ensured those guests received just as special a meal as everyone else. When there was an issue the day before with their sound system, Sam reassured us they would have an alternate solution ready by the next day and they did. We went with no DJ so this could have been a bigger problem than it might for others, but it worked out perfect because of their willingness to make it right.

Amazing communication before we even booked the space right up to the day after the wedding when we picked up decor. I honestly can't think of anything bad to say about hosting our wedding here! Seriously, consider them if you're looking for an Edmonton venue! We have friends who are still raving about the service, food, and attention to detail and say it was the best wedding they went too. I don't have any illusions that had much to do with my DIY decor, haha.

We hosted our wedding reception at The Butternut Tree in July 2022. My vision was a small (~50 people), low key romantic bohemian wedding with amazing food and drinks. From the beginning the team at The Butternut Tree was wonderful to work with. We booked our date with ease about a year in advance, and they were always prompt with responding to my emails. On the day-of, our ceremony was at a church and started and ended late, pushing the reception later than scheduled. Samantha was an excellent communicator and ensured that the hiccup didn’t affect the smoothness of the evening.

We were able to look through the potential items for the menu in advance to discuss it with the chef. They also offer a menu tasting, which was so fun, and really put our minds at ease about anything food-related. We opted for a selection of hors d’œuvres and three choices for a three course meal. The food on the reception day was excellent, and I still get compliments from guests about the mushroom soup, the pork belly and our signature cocktails. The wine and drink service was also impeccable. I was worried that guests would be left hungry or thirsty but everyone was more than satisfied. As soon as a glass was empty, it was almost magically filled within minutes. The entire team was helpful, and seemed genuinely happy to be helping out the event. They were professional, courteous and I cannot imagine a better setting for our day.

The view is beautiful, and as we had many people from outside of the province, they got to see a picturesque view of Edmonton and got to experience local foods at their best. The restaurant photographed impeccably well and the string lights made it very dreamy. We also had kids attending, and I was skeptical about it being an appropriate location for them but wanted to allow guests traveling from far to bring their family. Their kids menu was perfect and the restaurant was small enough that parents could supervise their kids easily. We had a small dance after dessert and it worked out well, not feeling too cramped. The size of the dance floor was ideal for the guests who wanted to dance and was a great end to the evening. The reception was everything I dreamed of and the whole team at The Butternut Tree skillfully made sure of it. I would recommend them time and time again.

Where to even start! This location is beautiful on its own, let alone the views. They made the wedding process stress free and convenient. Jillian was quick to respond with any questions and executed our vision perfectly. They were understanding and flexible with planning, especially during covid. Chef Scott created an outstanding menu that was unforgettable. Customer service was phenomenal, all the serving staff went above and beyond and gave such attention to detail. Our guests were blown away by the entire experience. They truly made our wedding the best day ever! We can’t say enough good things about The Butternut Tree and all of their staff. Without a doubt the best venue for a wedding or any event for that matter. We would recommend them time and time again.

We had our wedding during COVID when some restrictions were still in place, but we hardly even noticed because the Butternut Tree team was so accommodating and did everything they could to still make it as normal and fun as possible (and we all had a blast). They decorated the venue beautifully, and the food and drinks were delicious.

We were also blown away by how they went above and beyond for our event, including ordering our cake for us, making wedding favours, and printing custom menus.

Overall, we're so glad we went with them. We would absolutely recommend them!

Jillian and Scott, as well as the rest of the staff at the butternut, are really an all star team!
From day one Jillian was always on the ball, answering all my many many emails and questions. They were so flexible during all the issues with COVID, allowing us to rebook with no problem. On the day of Jillian and the staff set up all our decor allowing us to have a stress free day. and it looked better than I could ever have imagined. She handled everything and our day ran perfectly! On top of all the our food was to die for. Chef Scott and the team knocked it out of the park and our whole family is still raving about how good it was!
Thank you all so much for the incredible day, it really wouldn’t have been possible without you and we are forever grateful!

It was an absolute pleasure having The Butternut Tree service our wedding. Scott and Jillians attention to detail and creativity was evident throughout the planning process. We were nothing less than thrilled with the quality of our wedding experience, from the service to the food.

The Butternut Tree made our intimate wedding above and beyond expectations! Food and service was excellent. Had our wedding on August 2020 and the team followed every covid protocol in place at that time and made sure everyone is safe. Jillian made sure everything's in place the day of and before. Love love this place!

We got married August 4th at the butternut tree I recommande anyone who is getting married to consider this restaurant. The manager Jillian is a sweet heart such and amazing person, she made sure everything for the ceremony and supper was perfect. And the food...wow all I have to say is incredible the chef made sure every plate was perfect and delicious. We are pretty happy we choose the butternut tree restaurant for our wedding day!