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Aside from being conveniently located between Calgary and Edmonton, Red Deer has many other reasons that make it the perfect location for your special day or event. Our facilities are second to none and provide many different options to you when planning your wedding, banquet, ceremony or other social gathering.
As one of Alberta’s largest convention, trade show, agriculture, entertainment and sports facilities, Westerner Park hosts over 1500 events and 1.5 million visitors each year. Regardless of the size of your wedding, Westerner Park can help ensure your special day is hassle-free and memorable. Not sure how to get started? Here are three easy steps to get you on the right track.
It's As Easy As 1-2-3 >You’re likely planning on having guests from various parts of the province, across the country and that cousin who lives around the world to attend your big day. While here, you want your guests to enjoy their time in Red Deer (so do we!). Putting together an arrival package to include prior to and/or upon your guests’ arrival is a cute idea that makes your day that much more special. Here are a few ideas to help out-of-town guests feel like they’ve arrived for a grand occasion:
1. Prior to arrival, send out a list of accommodation resources including Red Deer hotel options and RV & camping options.
2. Upon arrival, include a fun information packet of things to do and see in Red Deer. List the pubs and unique lunch spots recommended during lunch on your wedding day. Mention kid-friendly things to do, a brewery tour, your favourite park, a few of our many museums and the nearest shopping locations. Take a look at our complete list of Red Deer Experiences for some inspiration. As a bonus, it’s wonderful to have a growler of local craft beer waiting with some local munchies in a welcome basket when they arrive!
3. Have a plan for after-hours if your reception is going to end early. For guests wanting to continue the party, send them off to a centralized spot.
Red Deer Experiences >The usual not for you? Looking for a space that’s a little bit different from the rest? Tired of the typical boardroom meeting? Planning a wedding and looking for a uniquely charming space? Red Deer has several unique and different meeting spaces, event hosting facilities and wedding venues. Whether you’re looking for a stunningly beautiful indoor or outdoor location, the quaint atmosphere of a romantic western ranch, a space surrounded by Alberta sports legends or a venue that’s filled with history and character – Red Deer has the venue for you. So what are you waiting for? Start planning something different in Red Deer with one Red Deer’s unique options.
See Unique Meeting Space Options >Dance the Night Away at Festival Hall! Festival Hall is a unique and original space that can be used as a meeting place for your special event or cultural occasion. With a very high ceiling, four huge windows and a mezzanine along the full length of the building, Festival Hall has an unparalleled ambiance. Historically, Festival Hall was part of the Armory and was used as a shooting range. It was later transformed into an assembly hall, then became a gymnasium used by Lindsay Thurber Comprehensi
4214 58 Street
403-346-0055
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We can offer anything from reception or meeting spaces, beautiful honeymoon suites, catering and more to provide a complete package for your Red Deer wedding. With over 7,000 square feet of pillarless space, a dance floor, and a modern décor, the Promenade Ballrooms are the perfect venue for your next banquet or event. Our Chef’s from Boulevard Restaurant & Lounge will prepare a delicious meal for you and your guests. The ballroom can be cordoned off into three separate areas
33 Petrolia Drive
4033488485
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Happily ever after begins with a magical wedding. Your event deserves special attention! Celebrate the beginning of your journey with style, comfort and personal touch here at Baymont Inn & Suites and Conference Centre. Our Wedding Packages are carefully designed so that you can enjoy your special day while our friendly staff and management team will ensure that its perfect! Choose from our Classic Wedding or Simple Elegant Wedding Packages. A special guest room rate will be extended to you
4311 49 Ave
4033576331
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Say “I Do” in Elegant Style! Make your big day brilliant. At the Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre, the only all-inclusive four-star property in central Alberta, you and your wedding guests will celebrate in elegance. Soft chandelier lighting. Elegant chairs. A grand ballroom. New luxurious guest rooms. It’s a perfect start for your new chapter of life. Let our professional wedding coordinator take the stress out of your Red Deer wedding, handling every detail from menu selections
3310 50 Ave
4037551150
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For an unforgettable wedding day, choose a memorable venue—like any of the three ballrooms at Radisson Hotel Red Deer. With space for up to 310 guests and services like cake cutting, our largest reception space is the perfect spot for your celebration. The Wedding Package includes: Catering with choice of plated or buffet-style dinner created by our award-winning chef Complete setup of podium and microphone as well as gift, guest book, cake and head tables with linens Complimentary Brid
6500 67 Street
4033571103
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The Harvest Gardens at Westerner Park is a one-of-a-kind venue in Central Alberta. This unique outdoor venue is ideal for a variety of events including weddings, family gatherings, corporate functions, barbecues, and photo shoots. This venue space is ideal for a wedding and paired with our on-site banquet rooms for the receptions, this venue will make for a memorable experience for any member of the wedding. Venue Capacities: Seating accommodations / Ceremony-style capacity: 200 Amenities
4847A - 19 St
4033437800
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Get outside for your next meeting at Kerry Wood Nature Centre or take it back in time at the Historic Fort Normandeau. Whether you’re looking for a secluded, productivity-enhancing environment or a unique and historical atmosphere – Kerry Wood Nature Centre has many indoor and outdoor options to fit your needs.We can assist with conference or meeting room style set ups, provide coffee service and, with 300 acres out the back door, the most amazing breakout space available. Venue Details Our
6300 45 Ave
4033462010
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Cronquist House is the perfect place for meetings, retreats, parties, weddings, & teas! Built in 1911 by Emmanuel Cronquist, this 8-bedroom house has an inviting wrap around porch. Its Queen Anne tower is a familiar icon in and around the Red Deer area. Surprisingly enough, it is not a brick-built house. It is made completely of wood, with a decorative brick facing that runs all the way around the house on the first two floors. Rental rate can include catering. See website for menu options.
#4, 4707 Fountain Drive
4033460055
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Meetings, Weddings, Summer BBQs and Team Building, Retirement Parties or Staff Appreciation Dinners… Let Heritage Ranch help you with all the details to make your event unforgettable. Situated on 207 acres of gorgeous municipal land, featuring a fully licensed restaurant (The Westlake Grill), and providing the uniquely romantic feel of a western ranch complete with authentic wooden decor, stunningly beautiful fireplaces and perks like sleigh rides – Heritage Ranch offers an amazingly dif
6300 Cronquist Drive
4033474977
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At River Bend Golf & Recreation Area our commitment to excellence assures your wedding day is filled with enjoyment and fond memories. Let our professional, dedicated and creative service and culinary teams take care of every little detail to make your day unique and memorable. Special Events Brochure Banquet Room: The banquet room can accommodate groups up to 120 people with a dance floor. Room Rental Includes: An elegant naturally lit banquet room Table linens (Black, White or Ivory) Gue
3800 River Bend Drive
4033436341
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You don’t have to trek to the mountains to get a chalet wedding experience. You can enjoy the breathtaking river valley just minutes from Red Deer. Inside our rustic lodge are huge glass windows, stone wood-burning fireplaces, and outside, a wrap around deck with picturesque views in every direction. Our resort offers some of the top settings for photography in central Alberta, and it can be exclusively yours on your big day. We can supply the linens and tableware – or bring your own. Choose
38433 Range Rd 264A
4033467003
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Create timeless memories with the perfect wedding at one of our spectacular locations. The Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau offer beautiful scenic backdrops for your ceremony and pictures. Wedding Brochure Kerry Wood Nature Centre Discovery Room 35 people Theater 50 people with accommodating tables 30 people For larger functions, the moveable wall between the theater and Discovery room can be pushed back to engage all in a large, warm space. Theatre & Discovery Room 8
6300 45 Ave
4033462010
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As one of Alberta’s largest convention, trade show, agriculture, entertainment and sports facilities, Westerner Park hosts over 1500 events and 1.5 million visitors each year. Regardless of the size of your wedding, Westerner Park can help ensure your special day is hassle-free and memorable. Not sure how to get started? Here are three easy steps to get you on the right track. 1. Pre-Wedding Preparation There’s so much to plan and so little time. Brides-to-be (and their lucky grooms) might
I propose a buttercream-off – like a dance-off with frosting – between Red Deer’s cupcake shops. All for fun and charity and where I somehow get to eat about fifty heaping spoonfuls of sweet buttercream. Well, there’s my big idea for the day. Lots of buttercream First thing you’ll notice about the babycakes cupcakery is the very funky green and modern store. Then you’ll get totally distracted by sprinkles and tiny made-from-scratch cakes piped high with oodles of buttercream i
Located half way between Edmonton and Calgary, the Radisson Red Deer is the perfect stop for individuals, families, and businesses. Whether you are looking for somewhere to rest your head or somewhere to host your next function, the team at Radisson Red Deer is ready to help! Hotel Features Some of the features you will find at Radisson Red Deer are: • 142 guest rooms with 33 suites • Complimentary continental breakfast during your stay • Award-winning day spa and salon • Fitness c