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We're starting to research different venues, and it is completely overwhelming me! It seems like everywhere I look is either too big, too expensive, or just doesn't seem like "us".

So tell me, Vancouverites, where are you and your honey getting married? 

We're getting married at the Diamond Alumni Centre on SFU campus (Burnaby Mountain).  If you are an alumni of SFU, or if a family member or friend is, then you receive a discount on the rental rate!  They don't show very many pictures on their website, but it's definitely worth a visit for the view alone.   There are a few pics on my blog if you want to take a peek.  They are a bit small though.  If you want larger pics, I can always send them to you once I get home from work :)

http://vanvows.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the responses so far!

GB: great questions. Churches are out (FH is not religious), and we're not keen on golf courses or private clubs. We're probably looking at 50-60 people. We'd like a place with some character, and most importantly GREAT food or the ability to bring in a great caterer. We haven't finalized a date yet, but we're looking at about 18months from now.

Minnekhada Lodge would work perfectly with that many people.  It definitely has character as it's a heritage site, and it's situated in a park setting with some really beautiful gardens.

It's in Coquitlam, but it's relatively inexpensive rental wise (950.00 for 13 hours I think) and I believe you can bring in your own caterer?  But don't quote me on that

Some pics:

http://www.greatervancouverparks.com/Minnekhada01.html 

Hi C! Fancy seeing you here. :P

GB, I haven't looked at Aberthau or the Celebration Pavilion, thanks for the tips. 

Echo - wow that is pretty inexpensive! We'll definitely look into it, thanks!