Directory

LOCATION Outdoors

Annex Park ~ Provides a large open area with a duck pond and views. fernie.ca | 250-423-4466 Birch Meadows ~ Rich green colours of the mountainside offer a private, secluded setting outside of town. birchmeadowslodge.com | 250-423-4236 Elk View Lodge ~ A beautiful lodge just outside Fernie with a large deck and views of the Lizard Range. elkviewlodge.com | 1-888-733-7643 Fernie Golf Club ~ Open setting with majestic, 360° views of Fernie’s mountains. golffernie.com | 250-423-7773 Fernie Court House ~ A unique, historical setting in the centre of downtown Fernie offering views of Fernie’s distinct mountains. fernie.ca | 250-423-4466 Fernie Alpine Resort Village Plaza ~ Enclosed in the foothills of the Lizard Mountain Range, located conveniently at the base of the Resort, and suitable for up to 200 guests in the spring and fall. skifernie.com | 250-423-4655 Fernie Alpine Resort Tamarack Lawn ~ A tranquil and natural setting, located at the base of the Resort with views of the Lizard Headwall, and suitable for up to 100 guests in the spring and fall. skifernie.com | 250-423-4655 “I Dew” Point at Island Lake ~ Grassy meadow on the lake with views of the Lizard Range. islandlakelodge.com | 250-423-3700 Lizard Creek Lodge ~ Offers a manicured wedding lawn, chairs for guests, draped table, flowering plants and a wedding arch when requested. lizardcreek.com | 250-423-2057 Lost Boys Café ~ Amazing views of the Valley from Timber Bowl at Fernie Alpine Resort with a large patio for up to 90 guests. skifernie.com | 250-423-4655 Mount Fernie Provincial Park ~ A classic mountain setting with a bridge over a beautiful creek surrounded by thick forest. env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks/explore/parkpgs/mt_fernie/ 250-422-3003

The Rusty Edge at the Griz Inn ~ Located at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort, offering a large open deck that can accommodate a larger number of seated or standing guests. rustyedge.net | 778-519-5206 Spruce Spring Stream Farm ~ Boasting perennial floral gardens and landscaped green space surrounded by running water, excellent views and stunning forest scenes.A private and tranquil setting. sprucespringstreamfarms.ca 250-423-7776

Receptions/Indoor Ceremonies

Alpine Lodge ~ Located at Fernie Alpine Resort, Alpine Lodge offers unique and smaller receptions with an emphasis on service, includes eight ensuite rooms, a beautiful dining area and an outdoor hot tub. alpinelodgefernie.com | 250-423-4237 Best Western ~ Full service hotel offering a banquet room and catering services for up to 180 guests. bestwesternfernie.com 250-423-5500

Cast Iron Grill ~ Offers spectacular views at the Fernie Golf Club both indoors and out for up to 120 for a seated event, and 230 for cocktail style. 250-423-4115 Cirque Restaurant ~ A newly renovated space in the Lizard Creek Lodge with a fireplace and patio, up to 150 guests at Fernie Alpine Resort. lizardcreek.com | 250-423-2056 Elk View Lodge ~ Open plan dining and living room area can seat up to 100 using round tables. For smaller groups, they use rectangular tables to seat up to 50. elkviewlodge.com | 1-888-733-7643 Fernie Community Centre ~ With seating up to 350 this is the only option for large weddings in Fernie. fernie.ca | 250-423-4466 Fernie Family Centre ~ A comfortable and central location suitable for 150-200 guests. holyfamilyfernie.ca | 250-423-6127 Fernie Seniors Centre ~ Seating for up to 100 guests for a smaller, intimate wedding. 250-423-4466

Fernie Stanford Resort ~ On the edge of town alongside the Elk River, with a seating capacity up to 150 people. ferniestanfordresort.com 250-423-5000

The Griz Lodge ~ A spacious floor plan, rustic atmosphere and full service kitchen at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort for up to 200 guests. skifernie.com | 250-423-4655 Island Lake Lodge ~ At the base of the Lizard Range with a capacity of up to 100 guests. Specializing in boutique mountain weddings, book far in advance. islandlakelodge.com | 250-423-3700 Park Place Lodge ~ Centrally located with a fireplace, great for up to 60 guests. parkplacelodge.com | 250-423-6871 Red Tree Lodge ~ Flexible, comfortable mountain setting with seating for 130 people, Smokehouse Restaurant and bar on site. redtreelodge.com | 250-423-4622 The Rusty Edge at the Griz Inn ~ Located at Fernie Alpine Resort, a beautiful indoor setting at the hill with patio for up to 200. rustyedge.net | 778-519-5206 Snow Creek Lodge ~ This lodge on the hill can accommodate up to 80 people. fernielodgingco.com | 250-423-6878 Casual yet cool: Griz Bar at Fernie Alpine Resort is cool but also hosts up to 150 guests (250-423-4655) or The Bridge Bistro (250-4233002) by the Elk River has a large patio and beautiful setting in town. Elegant and chic: The Arts Station (250-423-4842) located in downtown Fernie in the historic train station.

Churches Holy Family Catholic Church

521 4th Ave | 250-423-6127

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

421 9th Ave | 250-423-6887

Knox United Church of Canada

201 2nd Ave | 250-423-6010

Mountainside Community Church

1622 10th Ave | 250-423-4112

Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle

1362 8th Ave | 250-423-4114

ACCOMMODATION

See Accommodation Guide on page 31

CATERING

Big Bang Bagels ~ From breakfast items to the midnight snack, Big Bang is ready to be a part of your wedding celebration. bigbangbagels.com 250-423-7778

Cooks Catering ~ Experience in catering small to large events up to 300 people, with customised menus and quality service. 250-430-7789

CP Catering who run The Bridge Bistro, are known for their ability to beautifully cater weddings of all sizes. 250-423-7367 Fernie Catering Co. ~ Red seal chef Barrie Elliott and partner Lacey Wilson are known for their inspiring and tasty creations, and excellent service for all styles and sizes of events. 250-531-0905

Infinitea ~ All about real food made from scratch with an emphasis on flavour tailored to your taste and budget. Can serve up to 100 guests. 778-519-5258 Iron Creek Catering Co ~ Red Seal Chef Matt Sorochuk provides customised and professional catering services for your special day. ironcreekcatercompany.com 250-423-6856 Lizard Creek Lodge ~ Offers tasteful catering to smaller events outside of their establishment (cocktail evening, dress rehearsal or intimate reception). 250-423-2057

CAKES/CHOCOLATE/CUPCAKES

Beanpod Chocolate ~ Artisan chocolate made from raw cacao beans producing a range of bonbons, truffles, pralines and more. beanpod.ca | 778-519-5008 Crumbs Cakery ~ Creating unique cakes to compliment your wedding day perfectly, with a free consultation. crumbscakery.ca | 250-910-0770 Happy Cow ~ Specialising in all natural cakes and cupcakes (along with specialty ice cream). 250-423-8381

Piece of Cake ~ Specialising in unique custom made cakes that accentuate your occasion. 250-430-2176

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ~ Offering premium chocolate and other confections, cocoa, gift baskets and more. 250-423-2680 Smilin’ Pixie ~ Specialising in both butter cream and fondant wedding cakes. 250-423-8066

Sweet Cakes ~ Organic and beautifully designed cupcakes with unique flavours and all natural ingredients. 250-423-4355

REFRESHMENTS

Fernie Brewing Co. ~ Visit their tasting room to sample up to eight brews and discuss the products with staff. Best to call in advance. ferniebrewing.com 250-423-7797 Fernie Distillery ~ Book a tasting with their educated staff to provide your guests with hand-crafted, local spirits. ferniedistillers.com

SPA AND BEAUTY

Hair Salons

Blue Lime Hair Co ~ Located in downtown Fernie, this salon offers a full range of services to help you prepare for your wedding day. 250-423-4334

ET Hair Studio ~ Located in downtown Fernie, this salon offers a full range of professional services and is great for large groups. 250-423-4813

Lysh Hair Salon ~ Fernie’s newest salon, offering everything from cuts and colours to special occasion up do’s. 250-423-5001 Mirror Images Hair Studio ~ A full service hair salon, also offering manicures and pedicures. 250-423-7615 New Roots Hair Co. ~ A cosy and personal salon with years of experience and a passion for colouring, cutting and styling. 250-423-1084. Book online www.sparrowhair.ca 250-423-7175 | 641 7th Avenue

No. 3 ~ Specialising in colour and hair extensions, Zoe is loved by wedding parties for her ability to transform the ordinary into extraordinary. 250-423-2181 Sparrow for Hair ~ A trendy and unique hair salon, specialising in cuts, colours, perms, styles and wedding up-do’s. 250-423-7175

Boudoir Shoot

Decoro Portraits ~ Creating beautiful, lasting portraits that draw out the natural beauty within every individual. decoroportraits.com | 250-423-3023

Makeup

Fernie’s Lash Studio ~ Offers professional eyelash extensions, classic and volume provided. facebook.com/FernieLashStudio 250-423-0831

No.3 ~ Specialising in high quality wedding day makeup, bridal party makeup lessons, and high quality skin care products. no3fernie.com | 250-423-2181 Spa 901 ~ Offering professional makeup application for weddings with on-site services available. spa901.ca | 250-423-7722

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Three Sisters Day Spa ~ Offering professional makeup services for special occasions. threesistersdayspa.com | 250-423-6395

Spa Services

Enchanted Esthetics ~ CIABC Certified Esthetician services using Eminence handmade organic skin care out of Hungary. enchantedestheticsfernie.com | 250-430-1289 Island Lake Spa ~ Located at the base of the Lizard Range, this spa includes a full range of services alongside a solarium and outdoor saunas, spring shower and amazing views. islandlakecatskiing.com/summer/activities/ spa/ | 250-423-3700 King Fir Spa ~ Located at Fernie Alpine Resort, reconnect with nature through the variety of treatments, massage and yoga available here. kingfirspa.com | 250-423-8215 Névé at Fernie Alpine Resort ~ Located at Lizard Creek Lodge, Névé uses all organic soaps, oils, soaks and scrubs by Eminence Organics, and LVX luxe nail system. lizardcreek.com/spa | 250-423-2057 ext. 1014 OrganicTan Fernie ~ Offering natural spray tanning as well as SunnTan and SunnaSmile products, to help you attain that natural glow. organictan.ca | 250-946-6889 Spa 901 ~ A beautiful and spacious renovated historical building with full spa amenities, including a sauna, lounges and outdoor pool. spa901.ca | 250-423-7722 Three Sisters Day Spa ~ With a full range of esthetic, spa and massage treatments utilizing Aveda products. threesistersdayspa.com 250-423-6395

Trillium Day Spa ~ Offering organic facials, massage, natural body treatments, manicures and waxing. trilliumspa.wordpress.com 250-423-7774

ADDITIONAL VENDORS

Bartending

Avalanche City Bartender Services ~ acrgbus.frdl@gmail.com, 250-423-8376 Kettle Black Bartending ~ kettleblackbartending.com | 250-946-6889

Flowers

The Green Petal ~ They love the different, unusual, fun, artsy and elegant and transfer this to their flower arrangements. thegreenpetal.ca | 250-423-4486

Gifts and Registry

Fernie Hearth and Home ~ Carrying the best in home appliances, cookware, dishes, and more. ferniehearthandhome.com | 250-423-4216 The Green Petal ~ Jewellery, dish-ware, linens, furniture, accent pieces and so much more. thegreenpetal.ca | 250-423-4486 Interior Envy ~ Unique and tasteful products to spruce up your living space, kitchen or bathroom. interiorenvy.ca | 250-423-9735 Urban Settler ~ A one-of-a-kind lifestyle, design and decor company, with a collection of wares displayed in store to ignite daydreams of decorating. urbansettler.com | 250-423-0820

Goldsmith

Element 7 Nine ~ Hand crafted and designed with a pursuit for originality and a passion for goldsmithing, drawing inspiration from mountain life. element7nine.com 250-430-0700

Invitations and Printing

Clawhammer Letterpress ~ Specializing in typography-based products, including invitations, stationery and cards. clawhammer.ca | 778-519-5010 Lettering by Ruby ~ Lettering service for name cards, table numbers, wedding signs, chalk signs, wood signs, wedding banners and more. 604-340-2140

Lilac Media ~ Offering print and design products in Fernie. facebook.com/LilacMedia | 250-430-1330

Marriage Commissioners

Jennifer Cronin ~ gethitchedinfernie@gmail.com | 250-423-4337 Lynn Rogers ~ lynnrogers@shaw.ca 778-519-1214 Faye Arlene Sigurdson ~ fayesig@telus.net | 250-425-5741 Susan Hamilton ~ essenceceremonies.com 403-831-6028

Music

Aries Entertainment DJ Service ~ Spreading beautiful vibes through the music he spins. 250-423-6858

DJ McRae ~ Playing all of your favourites, sure to have your guests on the dance floor. 250-423-8658

The Hip Flexers ~ A five piece wedding/ function band including a horn section playing many things from 70’s to current pop, funk, RnB. 250-946-7114

Jim Paul DJ Services ~ Known for playing the best in music now and then, catered to your party’s tastes. 250-430-2490 Ray’s Music ~ Live sound and DJ services, Ray is a professional mobile disc jokey. 250-427-7000

Tofino Wedding DJs ~ Professional DJ services and sound equipment rental. 250-571-4954

Photography 6:8 Photography

68photography.ca

AERE Films

aerefilms.com

Alana Krushen Image Design

akimagedesign.com

Ashley Lynne Photography

ashleylynnephoto@gmail.com

David + Katie Photography

davidandkatiephoto.com

Emily Park

facebook.com/EmilyParkPhotography

Eyelet Photography

eyeletphotography.com

Gabriela Escobar Ari

gaeari.com

Jamie Hide Photography

jamiehide.com

Jenny Kamo Photography

jennykamo.com

Krevan Wedding Portraits

krevanphotography.ca

Kyle Hamilton Photography

kylehamiltonphotography.com

Matt Kuhn Photography

mkuhnphoto.com

Mckenzie Jespersen

mckenziejespersen.com

Mountain Ash Photography

mountainashphotography.blogspot.ca

Nick Nault Photography and Video

nicknaultphotography.ca

Raven Eye Photography

raveneyephotography.com

Red Flannel Photography

redflannelphotography.com

Stephen Jolie Photography

stephenjoliephotography.com

Tara Hill Studios

tarahillstudios.com

Planners

Lush Kootenay Weddings and Events ~ From full planning, month/day coordination, custom wedding packages and events. lushkootenay.com | 250-423-9477 Silver Lining Events ~ An experienced and passionate wedding coordinator and decorator for the Elk Valley, who has executed mountain weddings in all seasons for over three years. SilverLiningEvents@shaw.ca 250-430-7818

Rentals

Home Hardware ~ Rent out tables, chairs, linens and a host of other items and materials – ask for Heather Ingram when calling. 250-423-4496

Patti’s Party Tent Rental ~ Offers tables, chairs, tents, napkins, linens, dishes/cutlery, decorations, patio heaters, light posts, generators, dance floor and more, rental includes delivery, tear down and removal of items. pattispartytentrental.com 250-423-7057 / 250-423-1455 Summit Lift Company Tent Rentals ~ Provide large white tent rental for outdoor ceremonies and receptions, includes setup and take down. summitliftco.net | 250-423-1255

Transportation Quick List Avalanche City Shuttle Service

250-423-8376

Fernie Shuttle 250-423-4023

Kootenay Taxi 250-423-4408 Mountain High Shuttles 250-423-5008 Resort Tours 1-800-361-3602

Travel Flight Centre Associates - Amy Hare

250-423-0910 | amy.hare@fcatravel.ca

Mountain High Travel & Tours

250-423-6916 | info@mountainhightravel.com

Are you planning an event in the Kootenays?

Big or Small, Sophisticated or Simple. Exceptional Events. Everytime. ANGELA MAGLIOCCO SilverLiningEvents@shaw.ca 250-430-7818 Ideal for an intimate Fernie wedding. Banquet space for up to 60 guests. 64 spacious guest rooms & suites. Central in-town location.

www.parkplacelodge.com 742 Hwy 3 | 250-423-6871

We’ve Got you Covered!

Various Sizes of Party Tents Port-A-Potties • Generators Barricade Fencing • Bouncy Castles & Slides • Table, Chairs & Linens • Tableware We deliver, set-up, take down & remove

250-423-1455 or 250-423-7057 www.pattispartytentrental.com Showroom located at 7188 Lynch Road, Hosmer, BC