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Located in Kamloops, British Columbia, TRU Conference Centre is a gorgeous venue great for hosting wedding celebrations. They strive not only to satisfy your expectations but exceed them as they understand the importance of your big day. All of their amenities are on-site and family and friends can take advantage of their cozy and convenient accommodation options.

Facilities and capacity

Start with a ceremony in the colourful and lush private gardens. Celebrate your vows by hosting your reception in one of the two main wedding venues. Rest your head for the night in one of the wedding suites. Choose from the Mountain room, the Grand Hall or the Terrace for your most memorable evening filled with delicious food, dancing and everything taken care of by our detailed coordinators. They can accomodate any wedding, small or large up to 350 guests.

Services offered

Create your dream wedding with a variety of services such as a bridal suite, catering and bar, set up and clean up, as well as talented wedding coordinators available to guide couples throughout the planning process.

Cuisine

Catering options consist of a buffet, plated dinner service, cocktail reception, dessert, hors d'oeuvres, server(s) and action stations. The bar can be open, cash, ticket or limited and can include any of the following:

  • Bartender(s)
  • A sparkling wine toast
  • House beer, wine and liquor
  • Premium liquor
  • A signature drink
  • Specialty beer and wine
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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

Please enquire

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6+

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Hotel

Describe the style of your venue:

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?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
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
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Dance floor
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
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?

$1,400

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

$1,400

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?

$950

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

$950

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
Bridal suite

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

$60

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

$40

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

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

Limited bar
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Reviews for TRU Conference Centre

Victoria
Victoria Sent on 26/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing people, Gorgeous venue

They are quick to respond, reliable, and so easy to work with! Made planning easy and a beautiful venue. We couldn’t have asked for more! We worked with krista and she was amazing! The whole experience was wonderful and went very smoothly!
Kira
Kira Sent on 22/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fair and reasoanble, nice place.

We were very impressed with the venue, especially for the price. The gardens were a beautiful place to get married, and all the staff we interacted with along the way were great.

The food was also very good, and fairly priced.
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 29/07/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Truly Amazing!!

Our day turned out amazing!
Any concerns were addressed right away and the amazing help I had with the staff and coordinator were very welcoming
I couldn’t have asked for a better day!!!
Truly amazing!!!!!!!
Dylana
Dylana Sent on 19/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue!

My husband and I got married mid-July at the TRU Horticulture gardens, and it was better than we could have imagined! The floral environment makes for awesome photos, gives guests something to browse around and look at while they wait, and the added shade made a hot day enjoyable and comfortable to be outside. To top it off- the organizing team was very easy to work with, set up everything exactly how we wanted, and didn't make us feel like we had to rush out of there after the ceremony was done. 10/10!
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Elise Sent on 11/07/2019
1 out of 5 rating

Unfortunately a bad experience

Let me start by saying Krista, the coordinator was great.
She answered all my questions but I'm still giving a poor rating based on events that transpired (out of her control so not blaming her). Here's the background to it all...
We signed a contract with TRU back in February 2019 for our wedding on June 6, 2020. They had 3 tiered all inclusive options, we picked the 'Lavender' package. which worked out to be $58 pp before taxes/gratuity.
We were expecting to receive the updated 2020 brochure with slight increases, however TRU completely revamped their whole wedding format and there are no packages anymore. It's a la carte style so it's more flexible which is great. But we signed for a package at a certain price and I added up everything we were suppose to get with the original package compared to the new format and pricing and without exaggerating it works out to be $108 pp!!! That's 50% more! So I'm thinking okay that's fine going forward for other couples signing up but we have already signed our contract. I contacted Krista (it took a couple days for a response as I'm assuming their trying to figure out the best response and do some damage control). The response was annoying, saying minimum wage has increased, food quality has gone up and the flexibility of our new format is what brides want....At the end they admit the price increase is significant but that's what it is and they will not honor our agreement.
Now if the tables were turned, that wouldn't fly. We had already sent out our 'save the dates' as everyone invited to the wedding live out of town. And some of our guests had booked their accommodations. Plus majority of our vendors were confirmed.
So I told her we need our deposit back asap and that is completely unacceptable as most of our entire wedding budget would have to go to them now. I had everything planned out and on budget (with a bit of wiggle room for expected 'slight' price increase). The contract says prices can change without notice but they completely changed the whole format, nothing in the contract about that or getting rid of the package all together. And a 50% increase is ridiculous!
I received another email trying to smooth it all over with some discounts (I'm thinking well why wasn't this offered to us in the first place and if your 'hands are so tied' why are you able to offer these discounts. Even with the discounts we'd still be over budget by a lot and that would mean, no decor, flowers and dj. At this point even if they gave us the price we agreed on I wouldn't take it as it's too sketchy and unprofessional. I'd be worrying for the remainder of the time what their going to cheap change us on and are they going to skimp on quality. At the end she agreed to give our deposit back and be done with them.
I think they realized they have a good thing going, such great reviews and they knew they could up the charges. Which is totally fine but any couples that booked in during this transition should be 'grandfathered' in. I spent so much time and energy on it all, I'm super disappointed in them. Not what I expected from a top University and just goes to show how money hungry people are. They know they'll find another couple to book our day and pay the full amount.
But in the end I think this is way better for us. We were contemplating eloping the whole time but decided to have a wedding and we were happy with it but now I'm relieved in a way as well.
Best of luck brides xoxo
S
Shelly Sent on 07/07/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Our wedding was perfect! The food, room and help was all amazing. The Gardens are so pretty and a perfect spot to say 'I do'. So glad to have been able to work with TRU... it was all so smooth & easy.
S
Samantha Sent on 18/06/2019
4.6 out of 5 rating

Overall it was very good

The beginning there was some issues with how many coordinators I was dealing with, but when I dealt with Krista at the end it was great, she was extremely helpful, and very fast with her responses. The day of the wedding, there was a small issue with one of my add ons, but it want a huge deal. The rehearsal dinner was okay, but it was very specific on numbers so we had just enough for everyone to eat. Overall it was great, very organized, and the food the night of the wedding was amazing. Number one thing every guest loved. As for the gardens they were so beautiful, I barley had to do a single thing to them, and they looked perfect. I would have like for them to sweep the isle, as a lot of sticks/dirt Etc went on top of my dress, but again a small issue, for how perfect it was.
Nerissa
Nerissa Sent on 13/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning

We had the best day of our lives...Krista Stoesz who is the Events & Catering Coordinator for TRU Conference Center of Thompson Rivers University was a joy to work with ..she worked side by side with us. She made herself available to us at all times. Krista was involved during our entire process. The Gardens....well they speak for themselves......AMAZING....STUNNING...that is what our guesses thoughts were. Our after wedding photos were picture perfect.....We never skipped a beat at our ceremony. Krista went above and beyond. Well worth the money... not expensive at all. Would recommend to all.
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Liane Sent on 13/09/2018
4.6 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue and Staff

Our wedding at TRU in Kamloops was the most seamless, stress free day of our lives. The staff help us from the very first day to make sure we had the best wedding. They answers emails within a few hours, always provide the requested information. When creating the quote they were accommodating and efficient with ALL the changes we were making. On the day of the wedding, we had nothing to worry about. They were accommodating when we asked to move the dinner 15 minutes early and when we extended last call by 2 hours! We didn't leave until 2:30am and we never heard a complaint or saw anyone tired or bummed out because they were still working. Friendly, attentive, and all around great staff. We would recommend this venue to anyone.
Kara
Kara Sent on 18/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue for a wedding

We recently got married at the gardens and TRU mountain room. It was the best decision we ever made. We had so many compliments on how the food and service was, and how beautiful the gardens were. The money we put in was 110% worth it and we had nothing to stress/ worry about. We highly recommend this place!
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Meet the team

Carrie Wilkinson
Carrie Wilkinson
Wedding & Event Coordinator

Hi!

I'm Carrie and I have been working with the TRU Conference Centre since 2008. I love my job because I get to work with new clients and events on a daily basis!

Working with wedding couples can be one of the most rewarding experiences because so much thought and emotion goes in to planning someone's "Big Day". I had my own 'big day' in 2010, and now my husband and I are raising our 2 young children right here in Kamloops.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you plan one of the most memorable days of your life!

Nero Omonokhua
Nero Omonokhua
Catering Operations Manager

Hi!

I’m Nero and I have been with the TRU Conference Centre team for 10 years. As catering manager, I am passionate about assisting couples with their catering requirements, and ensuring that every event receives the dedicated attention necessary to exceed expectations.

During my free time, I love to cook and have been learning how to sew.

I look forward to assisting you with your big day.

Trevor Bisson
Trevor Bisson
Executive Chef

I have over 18 years of cooking experience and am a graduate of our very own TRU Culinary Arts program. Born and raised in Quesnel, BC, I have been living in Kamloops for 16 years and have been working at TRU since 2011. After spending a summer in Paris in my early 20s, I developed a love for French style cuisine. Although this is still my favourite food to cook, I take pride in all the food I create, ensuring that everyone has a fantastic dining experience.

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1055 University Drive, Kamloops V2C 0C8 Kamloops (British Columbia)
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