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A Wilderness Wedding Weekend Celebrate your wedding in the pristine setting of Island Lake Lodge Exchange vows by the lake at our magical I Dew Point with the stunning Lizard Mountain Range as your backdrop Invite friends and family to join you for an unforgettable stay in our mountain paradise Amongst our unique wilderness setting you and your guests will get a true taste of what our property has to offer While you start your wedding day with a relaxing aromatherapy massage your guests can enjoy the lake hiking and biking trails full spa and enchanting old growth forest Our creative chef team will provide an unforgettable culinary experience to round out your special day Following the ceremony enjoy hors d oeurves and champagne on our patio to celebrate Our culinary team will create an unforgettable 3 course wedding dinner using local organic meats fresh produce Wake up to the smell of fresh baked pastries and steaming coffee and enjoy the sun on the peaceful deck After the excitement of the wedding extend your stay and experience the luxurious relaxation Island Lake Lodge has to offer You and your wedding guests will receive a 15 discount on any early or extended stays Watch our Wedding Video
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Imagine the magnificent Lizard Range as your backdrop Photo Yueko Image
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Private Dining Facilities Available for Weddings A 2 day wedding at Island Lake allows you to take full advantage of all our lodge facilities We use both our dining spaces to provide flow and excitement to your celebration Tamarack Lodge Dining Room Located in the main lodge at Island Lake the Tamarack Lodge Dining Room provides an exquisite setting for your reception dinner With its outdoor patio offering stunning views of the lake and Lizard Mountain Range and an impressive wine library it is the perfect place to celebrate your special day Accommodates up to 100 people Bear Lodge Dining Room The historic Bear Lodge provides a cozy and intimate setting for the arrival dinner or smaller weddings It also boasts a large scenic patio which is perfect for lunch with your friends on a sunny day champagne and hors d oeuvres after your ceremony or late night cocktails on a summer evening After your reception dinner the Bear Lodge is the place to be for dancing the night away Accommodates up to 56 people for a seated dinner Photo 6 8 Photography Photo Mark Eleven Photo Yueko Image
Sample Menus Our culinary team will create an unforgettable 3 course plated wedding dinner using local organic meats fresh produce whenever possible The reception dinner is priced at 89 person tax gratuity Guests are required to pre select their options by 30 days prior to your arrival date Sample Appetizer Selections Sprouted lentils with cauliflower couscous avocado cream brunoise cucumber pickled radish feta candied pistachio sumac vinaigrette Albacore tuna ni oise with cherry tomatoes baby potatoes green beans pesto Dijon aioli tapenade caperberries Slow roasted pork belly with apricot mostarda chestnut puree apple cider vinaigrette crispy root vegetable Ravioli with ricotta garden greens tomato fennel and pine nut sofrito parmiggiano herbs Sample Main Course Selections BC salmon pan roasted beetroot puree roasted golden beets green goddess caramelized fennel market mustard greens Duck breast roasted with lavender honey isreali couscous with preserved lemon and fresh herbs stone fruit jus Blackened free range chicken breast chimichurri mexican street corn herbed spaetzle aioli feta Canada prime beef striploin kennebec potato puree sauteed wild mushrooms bordelaise sauce crispy shallots Wild Boar tenderloin walnuts cedar white wine poached apples barley grainy mustard jus Herbed gnocchi with summer vegetables roasted olive sage brown butter vinaigrette parmigiano reggiano fried sage Sample Dessert Selections Lemon vanilla curd tart oat sweet dough basil meringue Chai latt cr me br l e orange butter cookie Salted caramel mousse brownie cocoa nib tuile dark chocolate sorbet Chocolate cake dark chocolate ganache raspberry gel sorbet gluten lactose allergen free by request
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Wedding Packages Please note prices listed are for use of the facilities and do not include the cost of any associated food rooming or incidental purchases A 2 day wedding package requires the guaranteed booking of at least 23 or our 26 quest rooms for both nights The wedding couple is responsible for rooms that do not meet this requirement 2 Day Wedding at Island Lake Facility Fee 7 500 July and August 6 500 June September and October Winter Weddings 8 500 The facility fee plus tax covers the following Lodge tour with on site sales event coordinator Assistance in the planning and execution of your wedding with our on site event coordinator including ceremony rehearsal and on the day of your ceremony Consultation with our head chef to assist in menu selections no menu tasting Use of lodge facilities from 9 00pm on your night of arrival to 11 00am on your day of departure Set up tear down and staffing of all private services including Arrival dinner in the Bear Lodge Breakfast lunch buffet on the day of the ceremony Post ceremony canape service in Bear Lodge Reception dinner in Tamarack Lodge Reception party in Bear Lodge Deluxe brunch on morning of departure Wood tables chairs white linens and place settings for all meal services as above 2 shuttles to and from I Dew Point Set up and use of ceremony grounds at I Dew Point Staff member to close Lake Trail during ceremony Staff member to control ceremony music Use of lodge facilities does not include the Spa at Island Lake unless it has been fully pre booked by wedding party guests Additionally it does not include private use of the hiking trails or outdoor grounds on the property These must remain open to the public
Photo Matt Glastonbury Accommodation at Island Lake Lodge Accommodation Lodges Perched above a picturesque mountain lake the three lodges sleep approximately 55 guests in 26 rooms The Red Eagle Named for the chief who lifted the curse on the Elk Valley the Red Eagle Lodge has 10 cozy guest rooms This lodge features decks on the main and upper levels providing great views of the mountains and the lake There are comfortable living rooms on both floors The Cedar The Cedar Lodge features 8 deluxe rooms including ensuite bathrooms with soaker tub shower king or queen beds and a private deck off each room The Tamarack The Tamarack Lodge built in 2005 boasts amazing views of the surrounding mountains The 8 deluxe guest rooms have spacious ensuite bathrooms with soaker tub and shower The rooms offer a combination of queen and king beds with private decks off several of the rooms This lodge is home to our spectacular Tamarack Lodge Dining Room with a 3 000 bottle wine library There are no phones or TVs in guest rooms we want you to relax Complimentary WIFI is available in all lodges www islandlakelodge com
Photo Eric Poulin All packages include 2 nights accommodation a 3 course arrival dinner on the night of guest arrival breakfast and buffet luncheon on the wedding day as well as a deluxe brunch on the day of departure Prices also include 20 gratuity on all food components of the package
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Are you Dreaming of a Winter Wedding Experience a true winter wonderland at Island Lake Accessible in the winter by snowcat only whisk your guests away to the remote setting for an unforgettable winter stay With two indoor ceremony locations available let the warm glow of our rock fireplace set the atmosphere for exchanging vows An outdoor ceremony on the Bear Lodge deck is also an option Welcome your wedding day with a peaceful snowshoe or cross country ski around our mountain lake and warm up in one of our outdoor saunas Winter packages are available for limited dates in April Photo Matt Kuhn
Additional Information The lodge has annual closures in the spring and the fall Please inquire for details All meal selections wine orders and total guest counts must be submitted by 30 days prior to arrival Summer in house capacity of 72 guests and 60 guests in Winter Summer Reception Dinner Capacity of 100 guests and 80 guests in Winter A 2 day wedding package requires the guaranteed booking of 23 of 26 rooms for 2 nights The wedding couple is responsible for costs associated with unfilled rooms The guest rooming assignment must be submitted 60 days prior to arrival All food and beverage must be provided by Island Lake Resort Group with the exception of a wedding cake cupcakes All specialty items brought into the lodge are subject to a 2 person fee This includes cakes cupcakes cakepops etc Island Lake will supply full bar service throughout all parts of the weekend It is up to the wedding couple what will be covered at any time Please inquire for bar service options Island Lake reserves the right to ask for ID and to turn down service to anyone who appears to be intoxicated The legal age for consuming alcohol in British Columbia is 19 years At Island Lake we understand that pets are part of the family and we are happy to offer pet friendly rooms Please inquire for details Camping is not permitted on Island Lake property Mount Fernie Provincial Campground is located at the base of the property and takes reservations A gratuity of 20 will be charged on all food and beverage sales All prices are subject to applicable B C taxes at time of service rendered Confirming Your Booking A deposit payment of the facility fee plus 25 of the wedding couple s accommodation package is required to confirm your booking This payment is non refundable and a signed contract must be submitted within 2 weeks of deposit payment For more information contact sales islandlakeresorts www islandlakelodge com
Imagine Your Big Day in the Most Spectacular of Settings Photo Matt Kuhn