Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant is a wedding banquet hall located in Canmore, Alberta. Whether you want to celebrate in the open air, in a cozy space, or while enjoying both, this venue can make it happen. With the scenery of the grand Rocky Mountains to enjoy and ample grounds to explore, this venue would be ideal for the adventurous types. Similarly, couples who want a rustic retreat for their wedding are sure to be bowled over by the luxury and refinement of the overall experience.
Facilities and Capacity
For the ceremony, it would be difficult to find too many destinations that boast such breath-taking scenery for the “I do” moment. An outdoor setup at either Canmore Ranch or Rundleview Parkette offers views of the mountains. Here, couples can take in the fresh air as they say their vows and exchange rings. Imagine selecting one of these locations, with tall trees framing the snow-scattered slopes as you officially become newlyweds. As the moment unfolds, guests can watch with pride and emotion. There is space for ample seating so that invitees can be comfortably accommodated. When the weather is not going according to plan, an indoor space can easily be arranged. Indeed, these sheltered celebrations of love and commitment can be embellished expertly with rental items, linens, decorative pillars, and more. After the couple has been officially joined in matrimony, photo opportunities can be enjoyed as the moment is elegantly marked.
For the reception at Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant, a rustic, yet refined, barn is available to make use of. Here, up to 200 guests can comfortably be accommodated as new memories are made and good times come true. A head table can be set up for the happy couple and a select number of guests to sit. Banquet tables and chairs can also be arranged for the rest of the wedding party. A stage provides space for the couple’s chosen entertainment to set up and perform as everyone dances the night away.
Services Offered
A variety of wedding packages are available for couples to choose from. Depending on which option is selected, different inclusions are present. Some of these features include bar service, audiovisual systems, decorative embellishments, furniture, and more. A wedding coordinator may also be available to guide and assist the couple with planning their special occasion. Those hosting their reception meal at Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant can savour a variety of catering styles such as hors d’oeuvres, buffets, cocktail receptions, plated meals, and more. Some of their dishes include Caesar salads, crab cakes, barbecue chicken legs, and more. When appetites are satisfied, guests can drift in and out as they mingle, soak up the ambience, and enjoy the awe-inspiring views outside.
More information about Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
We have a minimum spend, so we would estimate 80 guests would fit nicely in the room and also be able to meeting our spend
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
We have one banquet room available for rent, this allows for the theatre to be exclusively yours during your wedding reception - just you and your guests in the building.
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Aisle markers
Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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 off-peak season?
C$ 4000
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
C$ 1000
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
C$ 1000
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
C$ 45
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
C$ 12
What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?
C$ 10
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
C$ 6
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Cornerstone was exactly what we wanted for our big day.. didn’t have to do anything and it was great!
Cornerstone was great. We had our planning session with a wedding planner.. they ended up leaving and so we got set up with Christian. I think this was a blessing as Christian was amazing to work with! There flawless set up and take down was great! I liked not having to decorate. Most of my requests were completed. Keep in mind if you have a bigger wedding... the bar can get backed up easily! We had around 160 people there and it seemed like the line was always long! Only complaint is we had no idea how much midnight lunch to order.. our First planner recommended a number based on our original guest list number and we ran out instantly. The wedding party didn’t get to enjoy any of it! So make sure to be generous with how much you order!
Sent on 26/11/2019
Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant's reply:
Thanks Cassidy for your kind words and comments. We are so happy that we could be a part of your day. We appreciate your feedback on late night and will pass this info along to our team.
Wishing you both lots of happiness together.
Pamela Horne
General Manager
Brad Roy
· Married on 09/08/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Best Wedding Venue Ever
My wife and I can't say enough about this venue and the entire experience. We've been married now for roughly a month and we have had several people tell us that we had one of the best weddings they've ever been to. Cornerstone shares a lot of the credit for this. The food was extremely good (highly recommend the bison stew), the venue is beautiful, the service was great, Kathi (the wedding planner for us) was amazing and Gaston (the DJ) kept everyone dancing all night. They accommodated everything we asked for and made our day go perfectly. I'd give them 6/5 stars if I could.
Sent on 03/12/2019
Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant's reply:
Thanks Brad for writing your review here on Wedding Wire. We truly appreciate you taking the time to do this.
Thanks for the great recommendations and for the shout outs to Kathi and Gaston, we couldn't do it without them!
Wishing you both many years of happiness together
Pam
Ciermae B
· Married on 29/07/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Best Day Ever
It’s been a week since the most perfect wedding day I could have ever hoped for and that is definitely due to the amazing experience I had with Cornerstone Theatre. Kathi, my wedding planner, was incredible at answering all my questions, guiding me and many others involved in the ceremony, decorating the theatre and Canmore Ranch even more beautifully than I thought possible, and all in all, keeping me so low stress because I knew I could trust her with anything. Gaston was a terrific DJ who collaborated with us so well the night of and kept everyone dancing. Every staff member I met was just amazing at their job. And the FOOD. As a vegan couple, we were so grateful for and impressed by the chefs for putting together a vegan buffet that ALL of our guests RAVED about, even my traditional meat-eating Filipino family. I wish I could relive our wedding day over and over because Cornerstone was the best choice we could have ever made. Why would anyone have their wedding anywhere else??
Sent on 06/08/2019
Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant's reply:
Thank you so much Ciermae for your amazing review. It was our absolute pleasure to be a part of your day.
Best wishes to you both for your future
Pam
Bree
· Married on 30/03/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
We loved the cornerstone theater! Perfect venue!
We are blown away by Cornerstone Theater! We could not have asked for a better ceremony and reception venue. Cornerstone was wonderful to work with and they exceeded all expectations on creating our dream wedding. The ambiance, food, decor, music, seriously everything was spot on. I am forever grateful to have had Kathi as our wedding coordinator. She went above and beyond in helping plan our wedding. She helped every step of the way as well as gave recommendations for decor, food, set up, photography, marriage commissioners, DJ's and anything else we had questions about. She was always available through email or phone and I never felt awkward asking her my 5000 questions I had.
I am so thankful we had Kathi there during the ceremony and reception! She worked closely with our MC and kept everything on time and running smoothly. Seriously, I could go on and on about Kathi and how thankful I am to have worked with her. Anytime I am in Canmore I will be stopping in to say hi! THANK YOU, THANK YOU Cornerstone for everything! You made our day PERFECT! We without a doubt strongly recommend Cornerstone Theater!
Sent on 04/04/2019
Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant's reply:
Thank you Bree for your amazing review, we truly appreciate your comments and it was our pleasure to be a part of your special day.
Kathi is outstanding at what she does and I will be sure to send this to her.
Pam
Melanie
· Married on 22/03/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
AMAZING - you will not regret booking at the Cornerstone
I cannot speak highly enough about Cornerstone, and Kathi in particular who was our wedding coordinator for our magical day. Everything was absolutely perfect. The talented team helped keep us organized, on track and feel as stress-free as possible. All our guests were gushing about how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was, and how great the DJ (Gaston) was.
As a bride-to-be without a ton of free time, I was so appreciative of all the help we got along the way, and that we were able to just drop off our decor the day before and trust that it would be set up in the way we envisioned (actually, it was better than we imagined) and come back the day after the wedding and pick it up. 100% would recommend Cornerstone to anyone looking for a venue in Canmore. It was one of the best choices we made leading up to our big day.
Sent on 26/03/2019
Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant's reply:
Hi Melanie
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your Cornerstone experience, we truly appreciate your kind words.
We have an amazing team here and I feel very lucky to work with them each week.
Best wishes to you both for your wonderful future together.
