Planning your wedding in Victoria
Victoria is BC's capital and Vancouver Island's busiest wedding region, with heritage ballrooms, ocean gardens, and the Empress hotel as backdrops.
- Heritage hotels and ballrooms
- Ocean-view gardens
- Downtown rooftops
- Saanich Peninsula estates
- Butchart-area venues
Local context
Most Victoria couples book their venue 12 to 18 months out, and peak summer Saturdays go first. Guests typically fly into YYJ, take the BC Ferry from Tsawwassen, or grab a Harbour Air float plane from downtown Vancouver.
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The questions couples planning a Victoria wedding ask us most often.
When should I start planning a Victoria wedding?
For a peak summer Saturday in Victoria, start at least 14 months out. Heritage hotels, the Empress, and top photographers book the longest in advance. Off-season and weekday weddings (October to April) are easier to book on shorter timelines.
Do I need a wedding planner in Victoria?
A day-of coordinator is the bare minimum most Victoria venues recommend, especially for downtown ceremonies with limited setup windows. Full planners are common for multi-venue weddings or destination weddings with guests flying in.
How do guests get to Victoria for a wedding?
Direct flights into YYJ, ferries from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (about 1.5 hours), and Harbour Air float planes from downtown Vancouver. Most out-of-town guests prefer the float plane if budget allows; otherwise the ferry has the most flexibility.