Premium Weekend Package
INCLUDES:
- Use of both the Bergthal facility and 2 nights at the guesthouse.
- Rental duration from 1pm Friday - Sunday at 7:30pm for access to both the guesthouse and Bergthal facility (apart from Sunday morning at Bergthal).
- Extra hours at no extra cost: eg. early check in (regular time is 1pm for your rental, but can be as early as 9am if desired at no extra cost)
- Late checkout (typical guesthouse checkout time is 11am on Sunday - but is extended to 7:30pm)
- Setup of tables and chairs prior to your arrival
- Use of linens, they will be steamed/ironed and placed prior to your arrival and can be left behind at the end of your event.
May - September: $6,000
October - April: $5,150
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With our Premium Weekend Package, we aim to provide a seamless and stress-free experience by giving you the time, space, and support to fully enjoy your wedding weekend. With setup assistance before you arrive, extra time to set up and have a relaxed rehearsal and dinner means you can focus on celebrating with your loved ones the day of your event—making it both beautifully executed and truly unforgettable.
You have full access through the Friday-Saturday, 2 nights at the guesthouse, a relaxing Sunday morning, and a chance to wrap everything up Sunday afternoon!
You have full access through the Friday-Saturday, 2 nights at the guesthouse, a relaxing Sunday morning, and a chance to wrap everything up Sunday afternoon!
Amenities included
- Plenty of parking is available just outside the building.
- The building is fully accessible with ramps, an elevator, and a wheelchair available for use if needed.
- Seating in the Chapel - The chapel seats 175-240 people at maximum capacity including the balcony. The original wooden pews retain their historical charm, but are padded for modern comfort.
- Spaces for wheelchairs are built in with rows of shorter pews.
- 140 padded chairs as well as 150 resin folding chairs are available for use in the banquet hall.
- Outdoor seating - the resin folding chairs have a wider foot that is well suited for outdoor use! They can be used for both an outdoor ceremony and reception afterward.
- 20 Round dining tables (5 feet across) comfortably seat 8 guests each.
- 32 Rectangular tables (30 inches by 72 inches) comfortably seat 6 guests each.
- 5 cocktail tables are available for use as well as a mobile bar/countertop that can be set up in either the lounge or banquet hall.
- Floor plan layout suggestions drawn to scale are available to help you plan out your reception. If you need assistance in planning, we are happy to help!
- Any furniture in the building is available for use including extra display tables, couches, and armchairs.
- Three arches are available: a gold, round metal arch, a gold square metal arch, and a square wooden arch.
- The Chapel and Banquet Hall are equipped with sound systems. Instructions for use of both will be given during the pre-event walk through, as well as posted nearby for reference.
- Chapel equipment includes: a handheld microphone, an aux cord to play music from your device(s) and a smart tv that can to wirelessly cast slideshows or other visual media from your compatible devices.
- Banquet Hall equipment includes: A projector with wired connections of both HDMI and aux cord to your devices for slideshows, photos, or videos, two handheld microphones for MCs or speeches.
- Outdoor ceremony sound equipment needs to be rented and brought in.
- The kitchen is equipped with 2 refrigerators, 1 freezer, 2 oven/stovetops, 6 sinks, and 4 serving carts.
- Simple white Corelle dishes, cutlery, serving utensils, water pitchers, coffee perks and butlers. A full kitchen inventory is available upon request.
- There is no dishwasher available, so all items used must be hand washed.
- Caterers are welcome to use the kitchen as needed!
- No in house catering or menu is available.
- Open style camping is available on the grounds with room for 20+ units. (limited power, no open flame, but propane allowed).
- Tents and trailers are $20 per unit. Event hosts (such as bride and groom) get a free spot! Payment is taken by cash or e-transfer at the time of the event.
- Other nearby hotels can be found in Didsbury (15 min), Carstairs (15 min), or Airdrie (30 min).
- We can direct you to shuttle services available for private hire.
- More information about the 5 bedroom guesthouse HERE.
SEATING
TABLES
FURNITURE
KITCHEN
AUDIO / VISUAL
CAMPING, HOTELS
& GUESTHOUSE
PARKING &
ACCESSIBILITY
Guidelines & Requirements
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
DECORATIONS
VENDORS
- All events must obtain event insurance for the day of their event. It is easily purchased online and typically costs around $100 or less. Some online links can be provided for you if needed!
- If you will be serving alcohol, we also require a special event alcohol license. These are between $10-$25 and are also available for purchase online. We can provide links to direct you to the right place if you need!
DECORATIONS
- You are welcome to decorate any space in the facility according to the following:
- No open flame - faux candles only. The good news is that they are far easier to resell afterwards!
- No confetti or rice allowed indoors or outdoors.
- No tape/adhesives or tacks/nails on the walls.
VENDORS
- Absolutely any vendors you would like to bring in are welcome! Vendors are asked to use and respect the facility the same as guests.
Booking Details
BOOKING PROCESS & FEES
- 50% of the rental fee is required to confirm your booking and is non refundable.
- Full payment of rental fee is required 6 months prior to the event. If the event is booked less than 6 months prior, the remainder of the rental fee is required 4 weeks after booking. Within 6 months, all payments are non refundable.
- A damage deposit of 50% of the rental fee is due 14 days prior to the event and will be returned 10 days after as per the terms and conditions in your contract.
- Payment is taken by e-transfer.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- In case of cancellation 180 days or more before the event, the initial deposit is retained. If full payment was made, the 50% remainder will be refunded.
- In case of cancellation within 180 days before the event, the entire rental fee is retained.
- Including cancellation insurance along with your event insurance is recommended.
- If Bergthal Event Centre must cancel an event (due to fire or major building damage), a full refund will be issued.
