The Woven Willow

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

For couples searching for a Mulhurst Bay wedding venue, The Woven Willow is a family-owned rustic venue with outdoor ceremony space and an indoor reception and dining area. Its official website places the property 15 minutes from the Village at Pigeon Lake and documents wedding, vow-renewal, ceremony-only and elopement options.

The current official website matches the complete business name and provides wedding-specific details, establishing the company’s present identity. The unrelated legacy salon-and-spa URL has therefore been replaced with the verified domain. Last reviewed: August 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

The Woven Willow specializes in seasonal countryside weddings and vow renewals. Depending on the package, couples can use the outdoor ceremony site, indoor reception area, adjoining bar and dance areas, bridal suite, tables, seating, selected décor, sound system and venue grounds. Full setup and takedown are included with the Ultimate package.

Catering is not provided on-site. Couples may select their own hospitality provider, and the venue says a preferred-vendor list is available on request. Licensed bartending can be added for a fee, but the couple supplies the alcohol and required liquor licence.

• Full ceremony-and-reception wedding package
• Intimate wedding package for up to 50 guests
• Outdoor ceremony-only and elopement options
• Non-ceremonial gathering package for showers, reunions and celebrations

Venue spaces and package fit

The official venue page documents a secluded acreage with a willow-lined driveway, mature landscaping, an outdoor ceremony site, rustic seating, an indoor dining and reception area, and an adjoining outdoor dance floor and lounge. The full wedding package lists seating for approximately 100 guests, while the ceremony-only package publishes a higher ceremony seating limit.

Package capacity is not interchangeable: couples should match their guest count and desired spaces to the specific package rather than treating the largest published number as the reception capacity.

• Approximately 100 guests for the Ultimate wedding package
• Up to 50 guests for the Intimate Willow Wedding
• Up to 120 guests for the outdoor ceremony-only package
• Up to 20 people, including the couple, for the elopement experience

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is in Mulhurst Bay, Alberta, within the Pigeon Lake area. It may suit couples seeking a rural setting where the ceremony and reception can take place on one property, or those planning a smaller ceremony, elopement or vow renewal.

Because no overnight stays are offered, it is more practical for couples prepared to coordinate nearby lodging and transportation. The venue says campgrounds are within a short drive and the Country Inn at the Village at Pigeon Lake is about 15 minutes away, but couples should verify current accommodation availability independently.

• Couples considering Mulhurst Bay or Pigeon Lake
• Rustic, outdoor or barn-style wedding plans
• Guest lists that fit the selected package
• Couples comfortable arranging catering and lodging separately

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented strengths include indoor and outdoor event areas, exclusive-use packages, an on-site bridal suite, serviced indoor washrooms, a Bluetooth sound system and venue-supplied furniture for applicable packages. The package page also confirms on-site staff and cleanup for the full wedding option.

Practical limitations are equally important. Parking is limited to 40 vehicles with no overflow parking, and the venue encourages carpooling. Although wheelchair accessible, the property has grass and gravel rather than concrete. Overnight accommodation and catering are not available on-site.

• Weather shelter may be provided for a severe-weather ceremony at the venue’s discretion and may cost extra
• Bartending, shuttle arrangements and horse-and-carriage service are add-ons rather than standard inclusions
• The ceremony-only package excludes the barn and reception area
• Published availability for individual dates is not shown online

Pricing

The official package page publishes regular rates for the May–October 2026/2027 season. These are venue-package prices rather than complete wedding budgets; catering, alcohol, applicable add-ons and other outside vendors may cost extra.

The site also says custom options can be discussed. Couples should obtain a written quotation identifying taxes, deposits, payment schedule, cancellation terms and every inclusion before booking.

• Ultimate Willow Wedding: $8,995 plus GST
• Intimate Willow Wedding: $5,995 plus GST
• Willow Root Ceremony: $3,750 plus GST for an eight-hour outdoor ceremony rental
• Willow Elopement Experience: $2,500 plus GST for up to three hours on weekdays and Sundays
• Willow Vine Gathering: $2,500 plus GST for a six-hour non-ceremonial event

Contact and booking

Couples can request information or a tour through the official contact form, by phone at 780-920-3056 or by email at info@thewovenwillow.com. The official contact page lists the venue at 470042 Range Road 280, Mulhurst Bay, Alberta, and provides a separate Thorsby mailing address.

A venue tour is available by arrangement. When enquiring, include the preferred date, estimated guest count, ceremony and reception requirements, and the package being considered so the venue can confirm suitability and availability.

• Official website: thewovenwillow.com
• Phone: 780-920-3056
• Email: info@thewovenwillow.com
• Tours: request directly from the venue

What couples should confirm

Before signing, ask for the current contract and a package-specific floor plan or tour. Confirm which spaces are available, the permitted event hours, setup access, music cutoff, vendor requirements and the exact responsibilities of venue staff.

Rural logistics deserve particular attention. Establish a parking and transportation plan, identify nearby accommodation, and ask how the weather contingency would work for the selected guest count. Couples using bar service should also confirm bartender fees, liquor-licence responsibilities and alcohol-service rules.

• Date availability and the rate attached to that date
• Final seated capacity and layout for the selected package
• Deposit, cancellation, rescheduling and damage-deposit terms
• Catering access, vendor rules and cleanup responsibilities
• Weather-plan cost, timing and shelter capacity
• Accessibility route across grass and gravel
• Transportation plan given the 40-vehicle parking limit

Continue planning

• browse wedding venues and vendor categories
• search the Canada wedding directory
• read Canadian wedding-planning articles

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Woven Willow located?

The official contact page lists 470042 Range Road 280, Mulhurst Bay, Alberta. The venue describes itself as approximately a 15-minute drive from the Village at Pigeon Lake.

How many wedding guests can The Woven Willow accommodate?

Capacity depends on the package. The Ultimate package lists approximately 100 guests, the intimate package up to 50, the ceremony-only option up to 120, and the elopement experience up to 20 people including the couple.

Does The Woven Willow provide catering?

No. Its FAQ says catering is not provided on-site. Couples may select their own hospitality provider and can request the venue’s preferred-vendor list.

Can guests stay overnight at the venue?

No overnight stays are offered. The venue can provide information about nearby campgrounds, and its FAQ identifies lodging in the Village at Pigeon Lake as another option to investigate.

Is The Woven Willow wheelchair accessible?

The venue says it is wheelchair accessible, but the rural property has grass and gravel rather than concrete. Couples should discuss the route and any guest-specific mobility requirements during a tour.

Sources checked

• Home — The Woven Willow
• Our Venue — The Woven Willow
• Event Packages — The Woven Willow
• FAQs — The Woven Willow
• Contact — The Woven Willow

Address: 470042 Range Road 280, Mulhurst Bay, AB

Phone: 780-920-3056

Website: https://thewovenwillow.com/