On Chesterman Beach where old-growth cedar meets the Pacific, Wickaninnish Inn hosts ceremonies shaped entirely by the wild West Coast — from intimate elopements in the rainforest to complete inn buyouts for up to sixty guests.
There are very few places in the world where the weather is not a threat to a ceremony but an active participant in it. Wickaninnish Inn sits at the edge of Vancouver Island's wild west coast — a Relais & Châteaux property that has spent decades cultivating the art of finding beauty in the elemental. Ceremonies take place on Chesterman Beach as the Pacific rolls in, or beneath old-growth cedar canopies in rainforest so dense it creates its own cathedral light. Both settings carry a natural authority that no marquee or floral installation can replicate.
Inside the inn, the Salal Room opens to the Shoreline Terrace for gatherings of up to sixty, while the Hemlock Hideaway offers a more private enclave for the most intimate celebrations. For couples who want the place entirely to themselves, a full exclusive buyout of the entire inn is available. The Pointe Restaurant handles all catering, drawing on the Pacific Northwest larder with the seasonal intelligence that defines the inn's culinary reputation. Between ceremony and dinner, guests can be sent into the surf, out on the ocean, or into the Ancient Cedars Spa — a wedding weekend at the Wick rarely needs to look beyond the shoreline.
Enquire about Wickaninnish Inn →What's includedDedicated Special Events Coordinator, custom wedding design, pre- and post-ceremony guest activity coordination, wedding professional referrals
The Salal Room and Shoreline Terrace combined accommodate up to 60 guests seated. For larger or fully exclusive events, a complete inn buyout is available.
Yes — oceanside ceremonies on Chesterman Beach are a signature offering, alongside old-growth rainforest settings. Intimate elopements are warmly welcomed.
All food and beverage is provided through The Pointe Restaurant, the inn's acclaimed on-site dining room.
Yes, a full inn buyout is offered for groups of any size.
July and August availability is limited — the inn recommends enquiring as early as possible for peak season dates.
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