Weddings at

the bellflower

At The Bellflower we offer a number of unique backdrops for your ceremony & reception in our historic buildings and extensive gardens for up to 60 guests in 2027 with an increased capacity of 100+ in 2028 and beyond. Explore the different configurations available to create your perfect day with us!

Looking for full details? Get in touch with us at hello@thebellflower.ca

This page contains our 2027/2028 pricing, if you’re interested in a 2029 date we will be releasing pricing and packages fall 2027.

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  • Wedding Suite: The Wedding Suite is part of our century home and is available to add on to your booking to get ready onsite, creating the perfectly picturesque option for your wedding day.

    Setup: You’ll gain access to the your reception space mid-morning for reception setup if you have a meal booked with us, and your private access to the whole site for setup and photos will begin at your booking start time. You can also add time to the start of your booking if you have a more involved setup or want to start photos earlier in the day.

  • We have a number of unique options onsite for your ceremony backdrop that are included in your booking:

    Primary Location:

    The Riverside Amphitheatre Choose our most iconic option by using our Riverside Amphitheatre as the backdrop for your ceremony. Our ceremony chairs are included in this location and permanently setup here.

    Rain Backup Plan: In the event of rain, the tiered seating of our ceremony site allows for a more flexible weather plan for your ceremony. We include 100 clear umbrellas for your guests to borrow in the event of rain, as well as a large freestanding umbrella positioned where you say your vows. In the rare event of very intense rain when this is not a comfortable option, the tent will act as your rain backup plan.

    Other DIY Ceremony Options:

    Since the whole site is yours for the duration of your booking you have a virtually infinite choice of ceremony locations. When choosing an alternative site you’ll setup your ceremony chairs either by renting your own chairs or using your reception chairs.

    The Pasture: Located right next to The Amphitheatre, the Pasture is an open field surrounded by trees if you’re looking for a countryside feel for your ceremony.

    Bellflower Manor: Our century home is a gorgeous backdrop for your ceremony with it’s yellow brick facade and surrounding gardens. You can choose to use the stairs on the Rose Garden Terrace with the home in the backdrop, the front porch, or if you have an intimate guest list use the indoor space for a weather proof plan.

    Other Options: For intimate guest lists you can choose any location included in your booking for a completely unique ceremony option.

  • For cocktail hour you don’t need to choose your location, the entire event grounds will be available to you and your guests:

    Rose Garden Terrace: During our main wedding season our bar is located on our Rose Garden Terrace for your guests to mingle in an open air setting surrounded by our beautiful gardens.

    The Gardens: Guests explore our fully licensed gardens, with couples often adding lawn games from our decor & activity catalogue or bringing their own.

    The Tent: Guests looking for a quiet space to chat or in case of inclement weather, our tent is available for use throughout your event.

  • We offer both covered and al fresco dining options at The Bellflower.

    The Rose Garden Terrace: Our primary meal location is Al Fresco dining on the Rose Garden Terrace. This beautiful outdoor space is available to customize to your perfect layout and surrounded by rows of hydrangeas and extensive gardens for a truly perfect garden party dinner. You’ll be able to setup outdoors and if weather doesn’t cooperate, you can decide to setup under our tent, allowing for a perfect rain proof plan.

    The Wedding Tent: Our site boasts an included tent overlooking the ceremony site which can be used as your primary reception space or if you are planning an outdoor meal, this space is available in case of inclement weather.

  • After your meal, our terrace bar re-opens at 8pm.

    Inside the Barn: Once our renovations are complete (expected 2028 or 2029) this is where your DJ will be located to get the party started! Our white washed barn interior with soaring ceilings transforms at night into a colour washed dance hall to create the perfect celebratory atmosphere to dance the night away. If you are hosting your reception onsite before our barn renovations are complete your evening will continue in your reception space with music playing by the barn fire.

    Rose Garden Terrace: This is where your bar service will occur and where guests will mingle with their cocktails.

    Barn Gardens: Beside our barn we have a beautiful outdoor fire place for a cozy night of fireside chats.

celebrate your ceremony & reception onsite with our wedding packages…..

Our flexible package options allow you to create exactly the type of event you’re envisioning for your wedding. Choose from our Base Package to add just the items you need, or our Turn-Key Package to keep it simple and book your catering and open bar with us.

à la carte wedding Package

Who this package is for: Couples that would like to book catering themselves and want to customize their package instead of choosing a turn-key option.

    • Thursdays: $7,950

    • Fridays: $9,450

    • Saturdays: $9,950

    • Sundays: $8,950

    The pricing above includes up to 60 attendees.

  • Our Base Package is your starting point for Weddings onsite. This package includes:

    • Private use of our event grounds for the duration of your booking with a 4:45pm ceremony and 6:30pm meal.

    • Brown Resin Crossback chairs which are permanently in place at The Riverside Amphitheatre

    • Folding tables and Brown Resin Cross Back Chairs for your reception. Available for your group to setup yourselves with your own linens if you choose an outdoor primary meal location meal location, or if you choose to have your meal under our tent we will setup in your desired configuration before you arrive for setup.

    • Professional DJ & sound equipment for your ceremony with a wireless microphone for your officiant.

    • Sound tech & sound equipment for your meal and reception with a wireless microphone for speeches, with the option to upgrade to a DJ and/or Emcee if desired.

    • Use of the venue (or our sister venue Cranberry Creek Gardens) for an engagement shoot after booking.

    • Soft bar with all supplies, bartenders, and bar glassware included.

    • Table wine for your meal and a cocktail per guest at the start of cocktail hour, remaining alcohol service is paid for by your guests.

    • Catering prep space for you to bring in your own full service caterer who brings place settings for your wedding meal.

    Please note that catering can’t be added to this package, consider our Turn-Key package if you’d like to keep it simple and have us book catering on your behalf. With this package you would book with our preferred caterer Devlin’s direct or book your own full service caterer. Any outside caterers will bring in their own place settings for your meal, and provide all food service, setup, and cleanup along with busing tables for your meal.

turn-key wedding packages

Who this package is for: Couples who are looking for meal and open bar included in their package to keep the planning process as simple as possible.

    • Thursday: $8,750

    • Friday: $10,250

    • Saturday: $10,750

    • Sunday: $9,750

    Includes 25 attendees, add up to 35 more for a fee in 2027 or 45 more in 2028.

    Our Turn-Key Wedding Package includes everything in our Base Wedding Package plus:

    • Your cocktail hour and post-meal reception are upgraded to open bar for 25

    • A set Intimate Buffet Dinner and dessert for 25 is added through Devlin’s Country Bistro.

    • Cutlery, dishware, napkin and table glassware are provided for your meal.

    • Thursday: $13,995

    • Friday: $15,995

    • Saturday: $16,995

    • Sunday: $14,995

    Includes 60 attendees, our maximum number in 2027. For 2028 can add additional guests for a fee. up to a total of 100 guests.

    This option includes everything in our Base Wedding Package plus:

    • Your cocktail hour and post-meal reception are upgraded to open bar for 60 guests.

    • A three course meal for 60 with a plated entree is added to your booking through Devlin’s Country Bistro.

    • Cutlery, dishware, napkin and table glassware are provided for your meal.

    • Your reception sound tech is upgraded to our DJ package for the perfect evening of music.

…and customize your package with the following options

choose your vibe

  • Our packages are designed around a late afternoon ceremony and evening outdoor reception with a plated meal on the Rose Garden Terrace, followed by a relaxed evening reception by our outdoor fireplace. This is the most common wedding format at The Bellflower and what the majority of our couples choose.

    With this option you will setup and tear down your tables and chairs and will do so in the gardens if the weather cooperates or under the tent if not, allowing for a seamless rain plan on the day of your wedding. Since this involves more setup than our tented option we recommend hiring a deocrator if you don’t have a number of very helpful family and frielnds for setup and cleanup!

  • This option has many similarities to our Garden party reception but your meal is in our tent creating an all-weather plan for your guests. These are the main changes with this option:

    • Table and Chair Setup Included: If you’re planning your meal in the tent we will set up your tables and chairs in your preferred layout under the tent before your setup time starts and you can leave them in place at the end of your reception. Your team will setup your own linens, place settings and decor.

    • Post-Meal music in the tent: Your sound equipment will remain in the tent for your post-meal music. Please note sound limits apply since this is an outdoor space.

  • Garden Party Brunch is the perfect option for couples that want to celebrate earlier in the day followed by private time together in the gardens. Our packages have the following modifications:

    • Price reduction for your package

    • Your reception entertainment is switched to the Brunch DJ Package which includes collaborative planning with your DJ for the perfect background music for the entirety of your reception.

    • Bar service & Guest time onsite is shortened by two hours to allow you some private time together following your reception for photos, a private first dance and toast, and space to enjoy your first day as a married couple in a gorgeous setting. The end of your booking will typically be planned overlap golden hour for some incredible photo opportunities without missing part of your reception onsite.

    • If your package includes a meal, your menu switches to our brunch buffet option.

  • If you want to forgo the formal sit down meal, you can adjust your wedding format to a cocktail style reception. Our packages are modified as follows:

    • A reduction in your package price.

    • Your guest arrival and ceremony start time move 45 minutes later.

    • Your bar is adjusted to be open following your ceremony for the duration of your reception.

    • No formal seating plan or place settings create a more relaxed vibe for your guests. You’ll typically set up tables and chairs for half your guests and rent in some extra cocktail tables for placement around the barn gardens and Rose Garden Terrace.

    • If food is included in your package, you’ll switch to a cocktail style menu and place settings will switch to plates and forks for catering displays or if you have our 25 person package, catering will be removed so you can book a custom menu with a caterer since catering in that package is not customizable.

add ons & customizations

  • Looking to have access to the event grounds earlier than your booking start time? Typically you’ll have access to your meal location for setup at noon however the rest of the event grounds and spaces are available at your booking start time. If you need more time onsite for photos or setup we have an option to add early access upon booking for a fee, get in touch to learn more!

  • If you have a wedding booked on Thursday, Friday or Saturday you can switch your setup time to the day before for an additional fee upon booking. There are a few logistical notes to consider so reach out for more information!

  • If your wedding happens on a Saturday or Sunday you can add cleanup time the day after your wedding for an additional fee upon booking, there are a few logistical notes to consider so reach out for more information!

  • If you don’t find a package that’s perfectly suited for you, reach out to us to chat about other customizations we can offer - we’re able to be more flexible with our packages from November to April especially!

….or keep it simple with our ceremony & cocktail hour package

ceremony only package

Who this package is for: Couples that want to use the venue for their ceremony and photos but are not looking to celebrate onsite.

    • Monday: $1,895

    • Friday to Sunday: $1,995

    • Winter: $1,795

    This package includes 25 guests or add additional guests for a fee.

  • This packge includes:

    • Private use of our event grounds for three hours, including setup and cleanup.

    • Brown Resin Cross back chairs which are permanently in place at The Riverside Amphitheatre

    • Professional DJ & sound equipment for your ceremony with a wireless microphone for your officiant.

    • Use of the venue (or our sister venue Cranberry Creek) for an engagement shoot after booking.

  • Additional time can be added to your booking if you’d like more time onsite for photos or setup and cleanup.

ceremony & cocktail hour package

Who this package is for: Couples that are looking to stay onsite with their guests for a casual cocktail hour celebration after their ceremony.

    • Monday: $2500

    • Friday to Sunday: $2800

    • Winter: $2500

    This package includes 25 guests or add additional guests for a fee.

  • This package includes everything that’s in our Ceremony Only package plus:

    • Instead of departing after your ceremony, your guests enjoy a cocktail hour with open bar onsite.

    • DJ service is extended for an hour to entertain your guests during cocktail hour.

    • Add additional time onsite

    • Add a turn-key Charcuterie Display with Devlin’s Country Bistro

    • Bring in your own finger foods from a full service caterer for no charge.

    • Add the Wedding Suite to get ready onsite.

    • Add upgrades or customizations to your bar package.

When you aren’t hosting your meal onsite, we offer two main options: Host just your ceremony onsite and celebrate elsewhere, or stay onsite for a cocktail hour after your ceremony for a casual celebration with your guests. Options are available for up to 50, with Mondays and winter dates allowing for more guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Pricing does not include HST, however we do not have any mandatory additional charges or service fees on our packages. Your package will state all items that are included and we pride ourselves in being very transparent with pricing, we want anyone booking with us to be certain of their wedding budget before reserving a date.

    Our packages do not include gratuity, however it is completely optional and at your discretion if you choose to provide this to staff.

  • The couple, children, vendors onsite for longer than 5 hours, and all other people attending the event count towards the total event attendees included in the package. The only exception is our Ceremony only packages which do not include vendors in the count due to their short duration.

  • None of our packages include a day of coordinator, officiant, photographer, florist or any other service not expressly outlined in the description. Couples generally have specific preferences for these kinds of services (and rightly so!) so to make sure you find the perfect fit for you we don’t include this in our pricing. We do have a large recommended vendor list of people we have worked with many times and know you’ll love. Click here for more information.

  • We’re happy to chat on the phone or answer questions via e-mail to help guide you to the perfect option for you and send a more detailed package and pricing guide. We can also schedule a walkthrough of the site so that you can get a feel for which format might be best for your big day!

    Click here to send us an e-mail so we can help make the package selection process as simple as possible.

  • We’re happy to work with you to find the perfect fit, most of our packages list a number of customizations however if nothing is exactly right get in touch and we’ll try to create something that’s exactly what you are looking for! When reaching out the easiest way for us to help is if you find the closest package to what you are looking for and then list the tweaks you are looking for. Please note that items are unable to be removed from packages unless otherwise noted, so often we’ll build up from the A La Carte package instead of customizing our more inclusive options.

  • We are 15 minutes from Kitchener/Waterloo and just a few minutes from the 401 so have a large number of hotels close to us at a variety of price points, from The Holiday Inn for affordable guest accommodations to Langdon Hall for a luxe wedding night stay.

  • Despite our rural location we are close enough to large cities for Uber to be available locally, allowing for convenient transportation options for your guests. Some couples will book a shuttle for their guests to their hotel of choice, however many couples leave transportation up to their guests.

    If booking a taxi we do recommend booking in advance to ensure quick service as you don’t want guests to call at the end of the evening and end up with a long wait for transportation after the venue closes.

  • Our venue is located in beautiful Ayr, Ontario approximately 15 minutes south west of Cambridge and minutes from the 401. Ayr is a vibrant, historic small community with a number of amazing restaurants and a beautiful distillery just up the road called Willibald. We love our community and we know you will too!

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