VENUES

designing spaces for meaningful moments to unfold

Working closely with trusted venues and transforming private properties. 


EXPERTS IN RURAL & OFF-GRID

private property build-outs


This is what couples trust us to do over and over again. The most breathtaking weddings often take place at a family home, a stretch of waterfront or a rolling field. The property itself is stunning, but what it isn't yet - is a venue.

A private property wedding means building the infrastructure your event requires from the ground up, and then making every trace of that effort disappear by the time guests arrive. We've done it enough to know what a beautiful property is missing, and how to handle it with care.

A wedding on a private property is almost never the most budget-friendly option. When the location is free, it's easy to assume the wedding will cost less. In reality, you're building everything a traditional venue already has, and that adds up. What your investment returns to you is something a venue can't sell: a celebration on land that holds significance, shaped uniquely for you. We'll always be upfront about what it takes, so you can decide with the full picture in mind.

When the property is personal, the stakes are personal too. We help anticipate and prepare for every scenario, so that the place that means so much to you is protected, as is your experience as hosts.

private property transformations

VENUES WE SPECIALIZE IN

intentional relationships, trusted venues

what it means

We have first hand experience from having coordinated events there on several occasions - often many times over!

We keep an in-depth file on the venue with all the particulars, updated regularly.

We maintain an excellent working relationship that is mutually invested in positive outcomes, collaboration and community.

how it benefits you

Fewer surprises, less to manage. We already know how the space works, so the problems most couples discover last minute, we've already solved.

Walking in with an established relationship means smoother coordination, quicker answers, and a venue host that works with us rather than around us.

A tour shows you a venue on its best afternoon. Our lived event experience knows what it's actually like across seasons, weather, and guest counts.

a few of the venues we specialize in

  • Beaver Point Hall

    Salt Spring Island, BC
    Hosts up to 110 guests

    Heritage community hall charm, warm wood interior.

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  • Lost Field Farm

    Salt Spring Island, BC
    Hosts up to 150 guests

    A flower lovers dream, celebrating on a flower farm.

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  • Sundown Point Farm

    Salt Spring Island, BC
    Hosts up to 60 guests

    It doesn’t get more oceanside than this.

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EXCLUSIVE PARTNER: COORDINATION

lost field farm


Lost Field Farm's wedding program is one that our co-founder, Miranda Berber, helped build alongside them, and has been a part of ever since.

There are a variety of offerings available at this stunning, 24-acre lakefront venue. The Whole Story is honoured to be the exclusive provider of coordination services in the Fully Hosted Weekend & the Lost Field Wedding packages. Beyond these, we are also happy to offer additional planning and design packages.

Our team knows this spectacular land by heart, and it is a pleasure for us to collaborate with the talented team of Lost Field Farm.

whether choosing to host on private property or at an established venue, your setting has one of the greatest influences on not only your budget but your overall experience

To access our complete venue list or discuss the specifics of your unique private property, we recommend that we begin working together at the earliest opportunity. We’d love to help you make an informed venue decision.

It’s arguably the most impactful decision you will make in your planning journey!

SUPPORT

for venue operators


Are you considering opening your property as a venue or are you an existing venue looking to refine or expand?

We can help map your market, position your venue, and shape the pricing, packages, and strategy to ensure that you are serving what clients are really looking for - as well as filling your calendar.