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Last reviewed: August 3, 2026 | Kelowna | Park Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

Sanctuary Gardens is a West Kelowna intimate wedding venue designed primarily for outdoor ceremonies, vow renewals and wedding photography. Its official website identifies the property as a private acreage overlooking Gellatly Bay on Okanagan Lake, about 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna. The principal ceremony structure is an open-air, whitewashed timber-frame sanctuary set among gardens, natural Okanagan vegetation and vineyard acreage.

The venue is intended for boutique celebrations rather than large, all-day receptions. Sanctuary Gardens says it hosts a limited number of wedding ceremonies for up to 50 guests and only one event per day. The details below are based solely on the venue’s current official website; however, its published price is labelled for the 2025 season and should not be treated as a current 2026 quote. Last reviewed: August 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

Sanctuary Gardens specializes in ceremony-focused wedding bookings. The official website specifically identifies smaller outdoor wedding ceremonies, vow renewals and photo sessions as uses for the property. Its ceremony-concierge service includes ceremony coordination, setup, a rehearsal beforehand, day-of hostess care and coordination with the vendors involved in the ceremony.

The timber-frame Sanctuary has a centre aisle and a ceremony area beneath a covered rose arbour on the lake-view side. The venue states that it can accommodate approximately 40 to 50 guests under the roof, while its broader boutique wedding offering is capped at 50 guests. This makes the property materially different from a conventional banquet venue offering dinner, dancing and late-night service.

Venue spaces and documented inclusions

The published wedding rental includes private use of the garden estate, the Sanctuary gazebo and the Rose Room with its garden courtyard. The stated daytime window runs from noon until 5 p.m. Couples can select a ceremony start within that period, then use the remaining time for family photographs, wedding-party portraits and visiting in the gardens. Decorating before noon may be possible when the gardens are available, but this is not guaranteed.

The Rose Room is the documented inclement-weather alternative. It can open on three sides in fair weather and may also serve as a private waiting and last-minute preparation space before the processional. Cross-back wooden chairs, chair setup and takedown, a complimentary one-hour rehearsal on the previous day, and selected on-site ceremony décor are listed as inclusions. The gazebo has electrical outlets for ceremony music, while washrooms are located near the garden courtyard.

Selected décor identified by the venue includes a white vintage signing table, silver vintage chandelier, wine barrels and display tables.
Fresh flower petals are permitted, but confetti and birdseed are not.
Decorations cannot be nailed or pinned into the timber frame, and nothing may damage the structures, trees or chairs.

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is in West Kelowna and describes itself as approximately 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna. Its documented setting includes lake and mountain views, gardens, vineyard acreage, wild sage, native bunchgrass and wildflower fields. It may suit couples looking for a private garden ceremony and portraits within the Kelowna area, particularly when the guest list will not exceed 50.

Sanctuary Gardens may also fit an elopement or vow renewal, since the official site names both smaller ceremonies and vow renewals. Couples seeking dinner, appetizers, bar service or an evening reception at the same property will need another arrangement: the venue expressly describes itself as a daytime ceremony site and prohibits dinner or appetizer receptions involving food or drink, apart from water.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include private use during the booking, one event per day, a covered ceremony structure, a separate bad-weather option, rehearsal time, chairs with setup and takedown, ceremony coordination, designated on-site parking and multiple garden photography settings. The official website also states that the Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible.

The most important practical limitation is the ceremony-only format. All rental activity, including cleanup, is expected to finish by 5 p.m. unless an extension is approved in advance and is available. Capacity is limited to 50 guests, and food or drink receptions are not permitted except for water. Although the main Sanctuary is described as wheelchair accessible, the website does not publish a detailed accessibility audit for paths, washrooms, parking or the Rose Room. Couples requiring specific accommodations should review the complete guest route during a visit.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The wedding page still displays a ceremony package price of $5,000 plus 5% GST for the 2025 wedding season, covering up to 50 guests. Because this profile was reviewed in August 2026, that figure is historical and should not be presented as the current rate.

The same page says reduced elopement rates are quoted according to guest numbers and day of the week, but it does not provide a current amount. Request a dated written quote identifying the rental window, inclusions, taxes, optional time and any elopement pricing before comparing the venue with other West Kelowna options.

Contact and booking

Couples can contact Sanctuary Gardens through its official enquiry form, by telephone at 250-878-2116 or by email at info@sanctuarygardens.ca. The venue asks enquiries to include the preferred date and guest count. Visits should be arranged directly because the property is private and the business says it is not open to the public.

The published booking procedure requires a signed rental agreement and a $500 non-refundable down payment plus 5% GST. The stated balance deadline is three months before the wedding date. Dates are not held on enquiry alone; the website says a date is secured only after the deposit has been received and both parties have completed the agreement. Couples should confirm that these terms remain current before paying.

What couples should confirm

Ask for the current wedding package and contract rather than relying on the page’s 2025 price. Confirm the exact guest capacity for the proposed seating plan, whether every invited guest will be under cover, and how the Rose Room would be arranged if weather prevents use of the usual ceremony layout. If time beyond 5 p.m. matters, obtain written approval and any associated charge.

Also confirm the permitted arrival and decorating times, cleanup responsibilities, parking instructions, vendor access, music equipment needs and any restrictions affecting florals or décor. Couples planning around mobility, heat, smoke or rain should inspect the route between parking, ceremony seating, washrooms and the Rose Room. Finally, establish where the meal and evening celebration will take place, since Sanctuary Gardens does not permit a dinner or appetizer reception.

Request current 2026 or 2027 pricing, taxes and payment terms.
Confirm date availability and the one-event-per-day arrangement.
Review the weather decision process and Rose Room capacity.
Verify accessibility for each guest’s individual needs.
Coordinate a separate reception venue if food, drinks or evening entertainment are planned.

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Frequently asked questions

How many wedding guests can Sanctuary Gardens accommodate?

The venue advertises boutique wedding ceremonies for up to 50 guests. It says approximately 40 to 50 guests can fit under the roof of the timber-frame Sanctuary; confirm the exact layout for your guest count.

Can we hold our wedding reception at Sanctuary Gardens?

Not a dinner or appetizer reception. The official wedding page prohibits receptions with food or drink, excluding water, and describes the property as a daytime ceremony site.

Does Sanctuary Gardens have a rain option?

Yes. The Rose Room is identified as an inclement-weather setup option when the ceremony cannot use its usual gazebo arrangement. Couples should confirm its layout and capacity for their wedding.

What is included in a Sanctuary Gardens ceremony rental?

The published information lists private use of the garden estate, Sanctuary gazebo and Rose Room courtyard from noon to 5 p.m., cross-back chairs with setup and takedown, selected ceremony décor and a complimentary rehearsal hour. Obtain a current written inclusion list before booking.

How do we enquire about a date?

Use the official contact form or call 250-878-2116, providing the preferred date and guest count. The website says a date is secured only after the required deposit and signed rental agreement are completed.