Say "I do" in the distinctive setting of The Lake House, rested directly above Lake Bonavista in Calgary, Alberta. You and your guests will be awestruck by the fascinating interior illuminated with ornate elk antler chandeliers and accessorized with a grand fireplace. This fine and creative restaurant offers the ideal setting for couples seeking the ultimate waterfront locale for their wedding.
Facilities and capacity
The Lake House reflects rustic elegance and features large glass windows overlooking the beautiful lake. Ceremonies and receptions can be hosted inside the recently renovated restaurant with its 130-square-foot, glass-encased wine cellar and refurbished 21-foot bar from the 1800s. It has the capacity for 250 guests. Guests can also enjoy the breathtaking views from the lovely outdoor patio.
Services offered
The Lake House is managed by Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts. The caring and dedicated team will help couples throughout the event planning process, from initial planning to the final toast. The team is also happy to work with outside vendors for necessary services. Wedding services include the following:
Chairs, tables
Setup, cleanup
China, flatware, glassware
Linens
Lighting/sound
Other services
The Lake House is not only perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, but the waterfront venue also offers a unique setting for other events, such as engagement parties, bridal showers, holiday parties, and small conferences. Plenty of complimentary parking is available outside the restaurant for guests.
Rustic, Elegant Venue for a Beautiful, Romantic Wedding
We held both our ceremony and reception at the Lake House. I first discovered the Lake House about 3 years prior to getting engaged when I went for a family dinner. It immediately caught my attention and I knew that i had to get married there. I brought my fiancé there once we were engaged and he immediately fell in love with it too. It is grand looking with its massive wood burning fireplace and rustic hardwood floors and chandeliers, but it is also an intimate space, perfect for a intimate romantic wedding hosting 150 people or less.
The staff were professional, organized and punctual. The Lake House hosts a wedding basically every weekend of the year, and you can tell that they have the process down to a fine art and science. Communicating with them was a dream, and they helped us every step of the way, answering any questions we had and helping us sort out exactly the details we wanted, giving us examples of what we could do and what has been previously done. They were open to new suggestions and were able to tell us what was possible and what was not.
On the day of our wedding everything went 100% perfect, and if there was a problem, we are still not aware of it. Our guests raved about the food and professional service, as well as how lovely the venue was, and how perfect it suited our style of wedding.
Sent on 06/02/2019
Ryan Sgambaro
· Married on 24/06/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Absolutely Beautiful
Beautiful venue, so beautiful that you will not need to spend lots on decorations. The staff was awesome, they were very friendly, even with drunk people. The Food was outstanding, many guests commented how good it was. I have nothing bad to say, it was a fairy tale wedding and The Lake House was the reason why.
Sent on 27/06/2018
Marsha Kucera
· Married on 06/01/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
I absolutely cannot have asked for a better wedding reception venue. The Lake House did a wonderful job with everything - the ceremony space, the reception space, the music during dinner, the cake (people are still raving about our Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese buttercream), and the ambiance! The bartenders, the service staff, the chefs, and the managers were all excellent! Everyone had a great time and everyone enjoyed everything the Lake House had to offer. They do an absolutely amazing job with weddings, and I cannot recommend them enough. Thanks for giving us such a beautiful wedding, and for making all of my dreams come true.
Sent on 15/01/2018
Amanda Mullen
· Married on 05/08/2017
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
We had our wedding on August 5th and couldn't be happier with how the day went. Kirsten at The Lake House did a fantastic job providing us with an accurate budget and information on the services provided. She responded to all of our questions promptly and was able to provide suggestions that made our day run that much better than we could have planned on our own. The food was excellent and our guests particularly enjoyed the oyster station and poutine bar. The staff was courteous, extremely organized, and diligent. We weren't sure how flipping the venue would actually take place, but the entire process of turning the ceremony space into a reception space went smoothly and didn't interrupt the flow of the evening. Everything looked even more beautiful than we anticipated and the staff were able to assist our florist and wedding coordinator with ensuring our decor looked as good as possible. We were able to take photos on the lake and The Lake House even provided us with a little bread to feed the ducks, which made for some beautiful photos. The entire day ran without a hitch and we are so glad that we selected this fantastic venue.
Sent on 21/08/2017
Brooklyn
· Married on 12/07/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Perfect Venue
The Lake House was the most perfect venue for our big day! We'd seen lots of other venues before we checked out the Lake House, and we knew almost as soon as we walked in that it was absolutely what we wanted. The space was intimate and inviting, and had exactly the feel we had wanted. The food was incredible, we've had so many guests compliment us on how delicious everything was, and that's something that was really important to us. Kirsten was so great to work with, as was all of the Lake House staff both leading up to and during the wedding.
