The Perfect Wedding Venue

With options for both your ceremony and reception, as well as a wide selection of delicious foods to choose from, the Pacific National Exhibition is an ideal spot to host your wedding.

Conveniently located just off East Hastings Street, our centrally located venue is ideal for weddings of around 150 guests.

Hold Your Wedding Ceremony in Momiji Gardens

Conveniently located on East Hastings Street in Hastings Park, beside the Pacific National Exhibition grounds, the beautiful and historic Momiji Gardens are the perfect place for your wedding ceremony. This Japanese-style garden is home to beautiful Japanese maple trees, flowers, and waterfalls.

When you book your ceremony, you will receive a three (3) hour garden rental
(11:00am-2:00pm or 3:00pm-6:00pm – ceremony to start no earlier than 4pm).

Included

  • Wedding rehearsal – Subject to availability
  • Fencing to keep pedestrians out of garden area
  • Gardener to prep and clean the space
  • Signing table with white or black linen
  • 125 white outdoor padded chairs (set up and take down included)
  • Power supply
  • Guest parking – subject to availability
  • Use of grounds for photos

Capacity & Cost

  • Included capacity: 125. $7.95 per guest over 125.
  • Maximum capacity: 200
  • Investment: $2,500

Your Wedding Reception in the Hastings Room

Conveniently located just steps away from the picturesque Momiji Gardens, the Hastings Room is an ideal venue to host your wedding reception.

Included

  • Tables & chairs, including cocktail style tables
  • White or black table linen
  • Black cloth napkins
  • Complimentary AV equipment: microphone, podium, screen and projector
  • Private outdoor patio space
  • Fully licensed bar facilities

Additional Details

  • Guest parking – subject to availability
  • Setup and strike of all PNE equipment

Capacities & Costs

  • Maximum capacity: 150 (based on room configuration)
  • Investment: $1,000
  • Minimum: $5,000 Food and Beverage spend (before taxes and fees)

Ceremony & Reception

Ideal for anyone who wishes to hold their wedding ceremony and wedding reception in the heart of Vancouver, these conveniently located and beautiful venues might be just what you’ve been looking for.

When you book your ceremony and reception, you will receive a three (3) hour garden rental (11:00am-2:00pm or 3:00pm-6:00pm – ceremony to start no earlier than 4pm).

Included: Momiji Gardens

  • Wedding rehearsal – Subject to availability
  • Fencing to keep pedestrians out of garden area
  • Gardener to prep and clean the space
  • Signing table with white or black linen
  • 125 white outdoor padded chairs (set up and take down included)
  • Power supply
  • Speaker and Mic

Included: Hastings Room

  • Tables & chairs including cocktail style tables
  • White or black table linen
  • Black cloth napkins
  • Microphone and podium
  • Fully licensed bar facilities
  • Complimentary use of screen and projector
  • Use of private outdoor patio

Additional Details

  • Guest parking – subject to availability
  • Use of grounds for photos

Capacities & Costs

  • Included capacity: 125
  • Maximum capacity: 150 (based on room configuration)
  • Investment: $4,000
  • Minimum: $5000 Food and Beverage spend (before taxes and fees)

Extras & Add-Ons

Please check with your PNE Catering Manager for availability and pricing.

  • Tents or Hastings Room rental in case of inclement weather – Subject to availability
  • Speaker and Mic with stand $150
  • Access to Playland for one and a half (1.5) hours for photographs with newlyweds & photographer, including skip the line access to rides. Available only during Playland operating dates
  • Dance floor

Additional Information

  • A 50% deposit is required to secure the booking. The remaining balance will be due 30 days prior to the event dates.
  • For outdoor ceremonies, we will operate rain or shine. We recommend in the event of inclement weather that an alternate plan is identified.
  • The PNE is the exclusive supplier of food and beverage, including alcohol. No outside food or beverage is permitted.
  • SOCAN fee is the responsibility of the client. Re: Sound licences if any music will be played during the event.
  • Menu tastings can be arranged to assist with menu decision. The price of the tasting will depend on the style of dinner service and which items you would like to try.
  • Cake cutting fee: $2.00 per guest if PNE cuts, plates and serves cake buffet style. $2.50 per guest if PNE cuts, plates and serves cake to guests.
  • All linen and décor that is not provided by the PNE must be removed at the end of the event. Next day pick up and storage is not available.
  • The PNE retains the right to all food and beverage, including alcohol, concessions and/or the supply and services of all food and beverages on the premises during the term of the license agreement unless all or part of such rights are waived in advance by the PNE in writing.

 

Insurance

All rentals are required to obtain and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000 Canadian, naming both the Pacific National Exhibition and the City of Vancouver as additional insureds. Excludes the Hastings Room and Pacific Room.