Directly adjacent to the MacAulay Conference Centre, the Lawn by the Lake provides a perfect outdoor ceremony beside our beautifully decorated wedding arbor on the Bras d’Or Lakes. Included in the rental of this
space are the following items:
- Standard set up of chairs with white chair covers
- Podium and microphone for speeches
- Arbor with our standard wedding décor
- Round signing table with white linen
- Lapel microphone for officiant
- Please note: set-up of personalized décor is not included in rental fee
Rain plan: In the case of inclement weather, either the Inverary Tent or the MacAulay Conference Centre will be used as a secondary ceremony location.
Terms and Conditions
All weddings require a non-refundable deposit upon signing of a contract. Deposit depends on number of guests and services booked.
Price is subject to HST at %15.
The fully equipped MacAulay Conference Centre can accommodate 220 guests for a seated meal. The main room has two magnificent fire places, is fully air-conditioned, has a PA system, and a dance floor and DJ area can be set up if required. The space is rented from 10:00am on the day of the event until 1:30am (Bar closes at 1am, venue to be vacated by 1:30am) the following day. Wedding menus can be provided on request. If the MacAulay Conference Centre and Lawn by the Lake are booked together, the use of the Inverary tent is included for a cocktail party after the ceremony, prior to the reception. Included in the rental of this space are the following items:
- Set up of chairs & tables
- White table cloths and napkins (chair covers can be rented for an additional cost)
- Set up of place settings for each guest, easel provided for table plan
- Podium and microphone
- Gift table, signing table, cake table, and head table, all with skirting and mini-lights
- Dance floor & PA system
- Mantle décor on both fireplaces
- Pewter centerpieces with tea lights
- Table for DJ (stage can be set-up for $150 +tax; must be pre-ordered with the Event Coordinator)
- Cash Bar
- Security guard (during dance only)
- Tear down of above items
View Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
All weddings require a non-refundable deposit upon signing of a contract. Deposit depends on number of guests and services booked.
Price is subject to HST at 15%.
Food & beverage services are subject to gratuity.