English Inn
Our ceremony and reception will be held at the English Inn. This century-old inn is one of Victoria's treasures, featuring Tudor architecture, and intimate gardens. We are looking forward to welcoming you and spending a memorable day on this beautiful estate.
Ceremony
This is where it all begins! The ceremony will start at 3:00 p.m. in a sunken garden. Our celebrant will lead us through a celebration of our relationship, and an exchange of vows. We are delighted to share the moment we become husbands with you.
Garden Party
A cocktail reception will be served in the gardens immediately after the ceremony. The grooms and their wedding party will take photos for a portion of this time. We will spend the rest of the afternoon in the garden eating canapés and playing lawn games.
Supper
Supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. This multi-course family-style feast will satisfy our heartiest eaters and finest palates alike. Let us know in your RSVP if you have any dietary needs. Please note we will dine al fresco in a tent in the gardens.
Dessert & Dancing
After sundown, we will retreat indoors. Since we have the whole house to ourselves for the night, the party goes on as long as we want! Cake, lounge, bar, dancing, board games – choose your revels. Leave your car keys at home: at the end of the night, a driver will be available to take you to wherever you're staying.
Gift Registry
Our registry is with Hudson's Bay Company, on the HBC registry site. You can find our registry either by using our names and wedding information, or by entering the registry code: 400132350156
Although gifts are welcome, they are not expected.
Hotels
FANCY
Parkside Hotel • Inn at Laurel Point • The Oswego Hotel • Fairmont Empress • The Magnolia Hotel • Oak Bay Beach Hotel • Delta
MID-RANGE
Hotel Rialto • Strathcona Hotel • James Bay Inn • Hotel Zed • Capital City Center Hotel
BUDGET
HI-Victoria • Ocean Island • Turtle Hostel
OTHER
Be sure to check out the many Bed-and-Breakfasts in town!
Restaurants
BRUNCH
Jam Cafe • Mo-Lé • The Blue Fox
DINNER
Pagliacci’s • Spinnakers • Canoe Club • Ferris’ Oyster Bar • 10 Acres • Bodega • Ebizo Sushi • Varsha
BARS/COCKTAILS
Bard & Banker • Clark & Co. • Clives • Q at The Empress • The Local
OTHER
Red Fish/Blue Fish • TacoFino • Fisherman’s Wharf • ReBar • Public Market
Things to See
HISTORY
Craigdarroch Castle • Royal BC Museum • Emily Carr House
BC Legislature • Tea at The Empress • BC Maritime Museum
TOURISM
Fisherman’s Wharf • Butchart Gardens • Miniature World
NEIGHBOURHOODS
Chinatown • Inner Harbour • James Bay • Cook Street Village • Downtown
Things to Do
NATURE
Beacon Hill Park • Whale Watching • Kayaking • Hike to the Goldstream Trestle • Galloping Goose and Lochside Regional Trails • Songhees Walkway
SHOPPING
Government and Johnson Streets • Uptown • Inner Harbour
ARTS & CULTURE
JazzFest • Raino Dance • Live Shows • Live Music
Vancouver Island
Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada's West Coast. Discover the breathtaking natural wilderness North of the city, or hop a ferry to relax on one of the smaller Gulf Islands.
NATURE ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
Juan de Fuca Provincial Park • Cathedral Grove • Tofino and Ucluelet
GULF ISLANDS
Saltspring Island • Mayne Island • BC Ferries
Vancouver
Fun fact: while Victoria is located on Vancouver Island, the city of Vancouver is not. The third largest city in Canada is, however, a few hours away by ferry, or just a 30-minute harbour-to-harbour seaplane ride. You'll want to plan at least two days, as a day trip will likely prove too short to enjoy.
See Tourism Vancouver for suggestions of what to do across the water.
See HelloBC for more ideas of destinations nearby.
