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Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club

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Last reviewed: August 1, 2026 | Vancouver | Wedding Banquet Halls |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 1, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club wedding venue in Vancouver offers documented indoor and outdoor event options at a private golf and tennis club on the Fraser River. The official Catering & Events page specifically identifies weddings among the events it hosts and describes banquet rooms for gatherings of 10 to 250 people, subject to the selected setup. Its published maximums are 150 guests for a seated dinner and 250 for a standing reception.

Couples can consider the Evergreen Room for a larger reception, the Garden Lounge for a smaller gathering and the South Lawn for an outdoor ceremony overlooking the river. The club also documents a culinary team and a dedicated event coordinator. This profile was last reviewed on August 1, 2026; capacities and other details should still be reconfirmed for the couple’s date and floor plan.

Services and specialization

Shaughnessy presents itself as a venue for weddings, corporate functions, special occasions and celebrations of life. Its wedding offering centres on clubhouse event spaces, outdoor ceremonies, food prepared by the club’s culinary team and coordination through its catering and events department. The homepage describes BC-inspired menus and service that includes a dedicated event coordinator.

The public website does not provide a complete wedding package or inclusions list. Couples should therefore avoid assuming that décor, rentals, audiovisual equipment, setup, teardown, bar service or the use of outside vendors is included. Those details need to be established in a written proposal.

Indoor banquet and reception spaces
South Lawn wedding ceremonies
Food prepared by the club’s culinary team
Dedicated event coordination identified by the club
Online wedding inquiry form

Event spaces and confirmed capacities

The Evergreen Room is the largest specifically described event space. It combines the Cypress, Spruce, Hemlock and Cedar rooms in an L-shaped configuration that may be expanded or divided. The room has a built-in bar and access to two private patios with views towards the South Lawn and waterfront. Its published capacity is 150 seated or 250 standing.

The Garden Lounge is intended for smaller celebrations and receptions. It has lounge seating, a fireplace and a view of the 18th green, with published limits of 50 seated or 80 standing. The South Lawn is available only for wedding ceremonies and has a stated ceremony capacity of 150. Overall banquet capacities vary by setup, so the room-specific plan should govern rather than a single headline number.

Evergreen Room: 150 seated or 250 standing
Garden Lounge: 50 seated or 80 standing
South Lawn: 150-person ceremony; ceremonies only
Banquet rooms overall: configurations for 10 to 250 people
Maximum sit-down dinner: 150 guests

Service area and who it may suit

The club is located on SW Marine Drive in Vancouver, on the shores of the Fraser River and within the city rather than at a remote destination resort. The official website describes the property as being minutes from Downtown Vancouver but does not publish transportation, accommodation or shuttle arrangements.

The venue may suit couples seeking a country-club environment with a waterfront outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception at the same property. The Garden Lounge provides a documented option for a smaller reception, while the Evergreen Room and South Lawn fit plans approaching 150 seated guests. Couples considering a standing reception can ask about the Evergreen Room’s higher published limit and the layout required to use it.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include three differently scaled event settings, an outdoor ceremony lawn overlooking the Fraser River, private patios connected to the Evergreen Room, a built-in bar in that room and a smaller lounge overlooking the 18th green. The official capacity figures make it possible to perform an initial guest-count check before contacting the club.

Several important planning details are not explained publicly. Although Shaughnessy describes itself as a private golf and tennis community, its events page does not state whether a wedding must be sponsored by a member or whether non-members may book directly. It also does not publish a wet-weather ceremony alternative, accessibility details, parking arrangements, vendor rules, event end times or noise restrictions. These are evidence gaps to clarify, not confirmed drawbacks.

Confirmed feature: Fraser River ceremony views from the South Lawn
Confirmed feature: divisible Evergreen Room with two private patios
Confirmed feature: smaller Garden Lounge with fireplace and 18th-green outlook
Practical limitation: booking eligibility and member-sponsorship rules are not stated publicly
Practical limitation: package inclusions and operational policies are not published

Pricing

Prices are not published on the official website. The club’s public Catering & Events page does not list venue rental fees, food-and-beverage rates, minimum spending requirements, deposits or wedding package totals. No current price should be inferred from third-party listings or older materials.

Couples should request a dated, itemized proposal for their preferred space, guest count and event format. The quote should distinguish room or ceremony fees from food, beverages, staffing, rentals and any applicable taxes, service charges or gratuities. It should also explain the deposit schedule, cancellation and postponement terms, overtime charges and the period for which the quoted rates remain valid.

Contact and booking

The official events page provides an inquiry form with Wedding as an event type. It asks for the couple’s names, email address, approximate guest count, desired date and comments. Providing the intended ceremony and reception spaces, seated or standing format, and any date flexibility should help the events team assess the request.

The club’s confirmed general telephone number is 604-266-4141. Its confirmed address is 4300 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6N 4A6. The events page also identifies a Director of Catering & Club Events, but couples should use the current official form or contact details rather than relying on a copied staff address that could later change.

Submit a wedding inquiry through the official Catering & Events page
Include the desired date and approximate guest count
Ask whether a member sponsor is required
Request a site visit and written proposal before committing

What couples should confirm

Before paying a deposit, couples should confirm that the requested room is available and that its approved layout fits all tables, entertainment, service areas and any dance floor. Those elements can reduce usable capacity even when the published room maximum is higher.

For a South Lawn ceremony, ask for the weather decision process, backup location and timing for moving guests indoors. The final agreement should also identify every included item and any supplier restrictions. Because the public site does not answer these operational questions, written confirmation is more reliable than assumptions based on the venue’s general description.

Whether non-members may book and whether sponsorship is required
The exact ceremony and reception capacities for the proposed floor plans
Indoor backup arrangements for a South Lawn ceremony
Menu options, dietary accommodations and beverage arrangements
Included furniture, linens, tableware, staffing and coordination hours
Rules for photographers, florists, entertainment and other outside vendors
Accessibility, parking, loading access and guest transportation
Setup access, teardown deadlines, event end time and overtime terms

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Frequently asked questions

Can Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club host both a wedding ceremony and reception?

The official site identifies the South Lawn as a wedding-ceremony space and the Evergreen Room and Garden Lounge as reception or celebration spaces. Couples should confirm that both spaces are available on the same date and ask about the transition and weather backup plan.

What is the maximum wedding capacity?

The official events page states a maximum of 150 guests for a sit-down dinner and 250 for a standing reception. The Evergreen Room is listed for 150 seated or 250 standing, the Garden Lounge for 50 seated or 80 standing, and the South Lawn for a ceremony of up to 150.

Is the South Lawn available for receptions?

No. The official page describes the South Lawn as available for wedding ceremonies only and lists its ceremony capacity as 150.

Does the venue offer an option for a smaller wedding reception?

The Garden Lounge is the smallest specifically documented space. It is listed for 50 seated or 80 standing and is described as suitable for small and intimate celebrations and receptions.

Are Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club wedding prices available online?

No. Prices are not published on the official website. Couples need to contact the catering and events department for a current, event-specific proposal.