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About

On WeddingWire since 2017

Last update: July 2023

Imagine a wedding in a beautiful Country Club setting with delicious food and fabulous surroundings. Southwood Golf & Country Club is Manitoba’s oldest golf club, with the province’s newest golf course and clubhouse. The Club has been dedicated to great service and hospitality for over one hundred years. Their experienced staff and management team provide friendly and professional service to all their guests.

Facilities and capacity

The facilities found at Southwood Golf & Country Club include an elegant clubhouse which is a multi-purpose facility decorated in an upscale design and covering 18,000 square feet on two levels. The clubhouse design reflects the rich character of the property. Its beautiful upscale design, warm decor and idyllic setting make it a popular choice for weddings ranging in size from 10 to 200 people.

Spectacular events are their specialty. The clubhouse is designed for optimum functionality, with panoramic views of the surrounding ruins, river valley, oak grove and golf course, all accentuated by gorgeous wood, stone, granite and sunlit appointments. Trust their experienced staff to take care of all of your arrangements.

Services offered

Southwood Golf & Country Club offers couples the following services for their wedding day:

Ceremony Area
Reception
Catering / Bar
Clean up
Event planning
Liability insurance
Set up

More information

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Describe your venue:

Ballroom

Banquet hall

Country club

Describe the style of your venue:

City

Classic

Country

Garden

Glamorous

Modern

What kind of settings are available?

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?

Catering / bar

Clean up

Event planning

Liability insurance

Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet

Cocktail reception

Dessert

Family style

French service

Hors d'oeuvres

Outside cake

Plated

Server(s)

Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Cash bar

Champagne toast

House beer

House wine

House liquor

Limited bar

Liquor license

Open bar

Premium liquor

Signature drink

Outside alcohol

Specialty beer

Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Altar/arches

Audio equipment

Dance floor

Furniture

Chairs

Tables

Tents

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 peak season?

$250

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

$200

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?

$250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up

Clean up

Event planning

Chairs

Tables

Linens

China

Flatware

Glassware

Parking

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

$45

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

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

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?

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar

House beer

Specialty beer

House wine

Specialty wine

Champagne toast

House liquor

Premium liquor

Signature drink

Bartenders

Reviews

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2.2 out of 5 rating

2 reviews

Quality of service
2.5 out of 5 rating
Response time
2 out of 5 rating
Professionalism
2 out of 5 rating
Value
2.5 out of 5 rating
Flexibility
2 out of 5 rating

44% Recommended by couples

2 reviews

Danielle Married on 12/08/2023

2 out of 5 rating

Things I wish I knew before booking with Southwood

We got married in summer 2023, and booked the venue the year before, during this time, Southwood went through 3 different event organizers which created issues. For one, we had asked a year prior to the wedding date if we could have beer boys handing out beer to our guest, the first organizer said yes to this but the last had informed us 3 days before the wedding that we wouldn't be able to do it since it was illegal even if the guys serving out the beer had their serving it safe license. It would of just been appreciated to know this much earlier. However, last minute information really seemed to be a re-occurring issue while planning with this venue. They also waited to let us know 2 days before the event that contrary to their contract which states: "Last call will be at 12:30 a.m. and the building must be entirely vacated by 1:00 a.m" that we actually needed to be out of the building before 12:30 as that's when the staff locked up and left and the front gates would close at 1am. We were really disappointed in this news as the later time was one of the reasons why we had chosen this venue. Finally here's a list of other issues we ran into with planning a wedding at this venue
- If they have an event the next day you'll need to have everything cleared out the night of.
- You can only set up for the wedding the day of.
- They don't do tastings.
- They usually take a week or 2 to respond to emails
- They told us so many times that we wouldn't need a mic however I insisted on having one as I could not imagine having 90 guests at an outdoor wedding being able to hear what we were saying without one. They said it wouldn't be an issue and that they could provide one, but day of, there was no mic set up. The front row had a hard time hearing, no one else heard anything.
- They changed the prices on the contract for certain dishes and didn't advise us of the new prices until 2 days before the wedding.
- They didn't let us know until 4 days before the wedding that the vegetarian option (if it wasn't your main choice) would be chef's choice which forced me to have to re-print my menus last minute.
It was very clear from the moment that our down payment was paid that weddings are not the top priority for this golf course. If you do decide the risk is still worth the reward, please read the contract carefully and fully.

Sent on 11/09/2023

Meet the team

Jeff Scott CCM CCE

Chief Operating Officer

Born and raised in Winnipeg, I'm an accomplished private club manager with over twenty-five years of experience.

My passion for events, people and education, combined with my attention to detail and imagination have earned me a reputation for unparalleled excellence as an event planner, ensuring an amazing experience for you and your guests.

I have attained my Honours Society Certified Club Manager (CCM) and Certified Club Executive (CCE) with proven management skills in planning, events, food and beverage, and facilities operations.

Tyler Scammell

Food & Beverage Manager

Tyler joined the Southwood Team in 2021 bringing with him extensive experience in the hospitality industry.

Tyler comes to Southwood following 13 years at St. Charles Country Club. He spent the past 5 years as the Food & Beverage Manager where he was involved in all aspects of the food and beverage operations.

He brings knowledge and experience in Member dining, weddings, managing corporate events, inventory control, budgeting, strategic planning and communications. Tyler attended the University of Winnipeg for business administration, but has spent all of his working life in the Hospitality Industry. His strong work ethic and dedication has allowed him to excel as in event management

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