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About
Located in Olds, Alberta, Olds College is a venue that specializes in providing rustic facilities and beautiful botanical gardens which are ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions. This venue offers brides and grooms a unique rural experience for their wedding by holding it right in the heart of agricultural Alberta. Conveniently located near Calgary International and Edmonton International Airports, this venue is perfect for creating a memorable event.
Facilities and capacity
The facilities found at this venue include the Alumni Centre which boasts 4,000 square feet of banquet space, technologically equipped and has a capacity of up to 350 seated guests. The Botanic Gardens is a picturesque 5-acre garden which is ideal for ceremonies, rehearsals or photos. The Wetlands includes parkland, natural ponds and a gazebo which can also be used for ceremonies and more. Lastly, the Land Science Atrium with a seating capacity for 50 guests is a unique indoor reception facility or can be used as a backup if bad weather ensues.
Services offered
Olds College offers soon-to-be-married couples the following wedding services:
- Accommodations
- Bridal suite
- Cake
- Catering / Bar
- Clean up
- Event planning
- Event rentals
- Liability insurance
- Lighting / Sound
- Outside vendors
- Set up
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
20
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
5
Describe your venue:
Banquet hall
Farm
Park/zoo
Describe the style of your venue:
Country
Eclectic
Garden
Rustic
What kind of settings are available?
Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
Set up
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
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
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Audio equipment
Dance floor
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables
Tents
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
No
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$700
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$1,058
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?
$1,238
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$1,338
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Clean up
Chairs
Tables
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$26
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
$29
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
$28
What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?
$23
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$7
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Bartenders
Any other questions?
Reviews for Olds College
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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
4 reviews
93% recommend it
Alyssa S. Sent on 16/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful and Affordable!!! Could not recommend more!
My husband and I got married here on July 27, 2024. We could not be happier with how the day turned out! Kamil and the rest of the staff involved did an amazing job! We highly recommend doing an ice cream bar for your cocktail hour, all our guests loved it! Kamil, was super attentive to detail and worked extra hard to make our dream wedding a reality! We had our Ceremony in the Botanical Gardens and our reception in the Alumni Centre. We loved that Olds College took care of all the catering, linens, set-up/take-down, chairs, sandwich board signs, golf cart valet. All in all, a beautiful venue with great staff, amazing food, and pretty much everything you need to have a great wedding. Alumni centre does come equipped with projectors, 2 mics, speakers, a stage and lights which was great! We did want a little bit extra base and sound so we rented additional lights, speakers and a subwoofer which worked great! If I were to give anyone a heads up it would be that the lunch buffet food portions are sufficient. We ordered burgers, Caesar salad and baked potatoes for dinner and were worried it wouldn't be enough but it was more than enough.
Alex G. Sent on 30/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
A+M Wedding
Mason and I decided on the Botanical Gardens and the Alumni Centre both on the Olds College campus. What an amazing experience! We are so happy we decided to use them to host our wedding. From start to finish, Juanita was there to help us through the planning process and take care of all our wishes. The ceremony was great, weather was stunning, pictures were beautiful, and reception was one heck of a time. Couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and highly recommend them to anyone looking at a wedding here. Thanks so much for everything!
Sarah W. Sent on 22/08/2022
4 out of 5 rating
Very lovely venue
We loved this venue the moment we saw it and so did our guests! Our ceremony was in the Wetlands which was awesome for the guests as they got a chance to walk around before and after the ceremony and admire the beauty and hard work they put into it. The reception was at the Alumni Center. We really liked it as it was a massive space with a dedicated dance floor, bar and kitchen. Plus it’s just walking distance from the hotel and ceremony! I will say there was lots of construction happening outside and inside the main doors which we didn’t love but we’re able to work around it.
Ashlee S. Sent on 12/08/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating
Beautiful and easy to work with
Olds Collage is an amazing venue to get married! So many picturesque places on campus and a beautiful garden and/or barn for the ceremony. Clare the events coordinator was so easy to work with!
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4500 50 Street T4H 1R6 Olds (Alberta)
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