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SANDSTONE Ceremony & Photography Venue

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Last reviewed: July 31, 2026 | Edmonton | Farm Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: July 31, 2026. Business status: Active.

Sandstone Ceremony & Photography Venue is an outdoor wedding ceremony venue near Edmonton, located in Sturgeon County. Its official page describes a five-acre ceremony and photography area within a 77-acre property, with a gazebo, rustic props and several purpose-designed photo settings. Sandstone identifies the venue as established in 2020. This profile was last reviewed on July 31, 2026.

The published venue offer is centred on a three-hour outdoor ceremony and onsite photographs. It should not be mistaken for a documented all-day reception package: the official venue page discusses ceremony time slots, rehearsal access, seating, rain tents, décor and photography areas, but does not publish reception arrangements or a guest-capacity figure. Couples should use those confirmed details as a starting point and request a site visit before deciding whether the property fits their full wedding plan.

Services and specialization

Sandstone specializes in outdoor wedding ceremonies and location rental for photographs. The ceremony area includes a handmade gazebo and a collection of rustic settings such as a hay wagon, vintage porch, small barn-style granary and restored horse buggy. These are documented physical features of the venue, not an indication that photography services are included.

The company also offers optional décor packages, with setup and takedown by the Sandstone team. Separate hourly venue rental is advertised for family, reunion and other photo sessions on weekdays and Sundays. The official page also says officiant referrals are available, but it does not state that an officiant or professional photographer is included in the standard ceremony rental.

Outdoor wedding ceremony site
On-property settings for wedding photographs
Four optional décor packages
Weekday and Sunday hourly site rental for photo sessions
Officiant referrals available on request

Ceremony package and onsite features

The published ceremony package provides access to five acres for the ceremony and photographs. Sandstone lists bench seating, free onsite parking for more than 60 vehicles, an outdoor washroom, a signing table with chair and tablecloth, cocktail tables with umbrellas, an entrance table and several guest photo opportunities.

A site visit and a 90-minute rehearsal before the wedding day are also included. Sandstone states that tents are available to cover seating in rain and that its team sets up and removes the benches and tents. Purchased décor packages are likewise installed and removed by the venue team. Couples should ask for a written inventory because the page does not quantify the benches, tents, cocktail tables or total covered seating.

Five-acre ceremony and photography area
Gazebo and bench seating
Parking for 60-plus vehicles
Outdoor washroom and signing table
Pre-wedding site visit and 90-minute rehearsal
Rain tents with venue setup and takedown

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is in Sturgeon County. Sandstone describes it as approximately 12 minutes northwest of St. Albert and 20 minutes east of Spruce Grove. Its contact page says the parent company’s wedding and event-planning services are available in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

This venue may suit couples seeking a country-style outdoor ceremony with photographs taken on the same property. It may also be relevant when a couple already has a separate reception venue and wants a defined ceremony time slot. Couples planning an all-day celebration, a large guest list or an indoor event need more information because reception use, maximum attendance, indoor backup space and accommodation are not documented on the venue page.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include multiple photography settings, seating and rain-tent setup, a rehearsal, an onsite planner or assistant, and parking for more than 60 vehicles. Keeping the ceremony and portraits on one property may reduce travel between those parts of the day. The optional décor packages also include setup and takedown.

The main practical limitation is the three-hour booking window. Sandstone tells couples to allow within that period for personal décor setup and removal, the ceremony, photographs and the departure of all guests. Wedding liability insurance is mandatory, with proof due to Sandstone two weeks before the ceremony. The page does not publish a guest capacity, accessibility specifications, reception permissions or a detailed severe-weather policy, so none should be assumed.

Three-hour access window includes setup, ceremony, photographs and guest departure
Proof of wedding liability insurance is required two weeks before the ceremony
Guest capacity and accessibility details are not published
Reception use and a fully indoor weather alternative are not documented

Pricing

Current pricing is explicitly published on the official venue page. As reviewed on July 31, 2026, the three-hour ceremony rental is listed at $1,950, with available windows shown as 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 3:00–6:00 p.m. and 7:00–10:00 p.m. Each complete décor package is listed at $225.

Additional two-by-eight-foot tables are listed at $8 each, while black folding chairs are shown at $2.50 each, with 40 chairs referenced. Hourly photo-session rental is listed at $98 for weekday and Sunday bookings. Proposal and romantic picnic services start at $150. The page does not state whether taxes apply, what deposit is required for the venue, or what cancellation and rescheduling terms govern a booking; couples should obtain a dated written quote and contract.

Contact and booking

Couples can call or text Sandstone at 780-721-7445. The official contact page also provides an enquiry form that asks for the event date, event type, location and requested services. Sandstone invites couples to arrange an appointment to view the venue.

The official venue page gives the address as 55023 Range Road 262, Sturgeon County, AB. It warns that mapping services may direct visitors to the wrong Range Road 262 and instructs guests to turn north from Highway 37 and watch for Sandstone signage. Couples should share the venue’s official directions with vendors and guests rather than relying solely on a map pin. The former Blush Magazine link and legacy phone number should be replaced by the current first-party website and phone shown in this profile.

What couples should confirm

Before paying a deposit, request a written package that identifies the exact date and time, maximum guest count, seating quantity, rain-tent coverage and every included décor or furnishing item. Confirm whether there is an indoor emergency option, what happens during unsafe weather and whether time can be added before or after the standard three-hour window.

Also ask whether receptions, alcohol, catering or amplified sound are permitted; whether outside vendors require approval; and whether the venue supplies a photographer or only the setting. Confirm surface and accessibility conditions, washroom arrangements, parking management and any rules affecting children or mobility aids. Finally, obtain the insurance requirements, tax treatment, payment schedule, damage deposit, cancellation terms and rescheduling policy in writing.

Maximum guest and seated capacity
Reception, catering, alcohol and sound permissions
Photographer and outside-vendor responsibilities
Weather, cancellation and rescheduling terms
Accessibility, ground surfaces and washroom details
Taxes, deposits, payment dates and overtime options

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sandstone primarily a ceremony or reception venue?

Its official venue package is presented as a three-hour outdoor ceremony and photography rental. Reception use is not documented on that page, so couples should ask Sandstone whether any reception activities are allowed.

How much is the Sandstone ceremony package?

The official page lists the three-hour ceremony rental at $1,950 as reviewed on July 31, 2026. Optional décor packages are listed at $225 each. Confirm taxes, availability and contract terms directly with Sandstone.

Can wedding photographs be taken at the venue?

Yes. The ceremony package includes access to onsite photography settings such as the gazebo, hay wagon, vintage porch, small barn-style granary and horse buggy. The page does not say that a professional photographer is included.

What happens if it rains?

Sandstone says tents are available to cover seating and that its team handles tent setup and takedown. The number of covered guests and the policy for severe weather are not published, so couples should confirm both in writing.