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Wedding Rentals

We are delighted that you have chosen to host your wedding day at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden and endeavour to ensure you and your guests have a wonderful experience unlike any other. The garden offers several packages to suit your dream wedding budget. Plan your special day in any season for stunning colours and foliage at any time. 

Our new Bunka Centre is now open to host wedding receptions for up to 80 guests, with beautiful windows overlooking Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Add programming for guests to enjoy between the ceremony and reception to leave them with beautiful memories of your special day. 

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden remains open to the public during wedding ceremonies. Peak season rates apply from May to October, with off-season rates from November to April. We cannot accommodate weddings in December. 

Ceremony-only rates do not include the usage of the Bunka Centre. Please download our Wedding Book for more information on rates and additional enhancements to your wedding day.

Wedding Packages

Shakuyaku Wedding Package

Celebrate your special day surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Designed for intimate weddings of up to 25 people, the Shakuyaku Package offers a memorable setting for your ceremony, with the option to extend your celebration with a reception.

Wedding packages include ceremony seating, a signing table, PA system, and one rehearsal. Ceremony and reception packages also include table and chair setup, complimentary coffee and tea, an additional room for caterers, and venue access until 10:00 PM.

During peak season, from May through Thanksgiving, packages include Garden admission for all wedding guests and the choice of an indoor or outdoor ceremony. During the off-season, weddings are hosted indoors in the Bunka Centre and include a Garden photo session when the Garden is open and available.

Package Pricing

Ceremony Only — 4 Hours Ceremony + Reception
Peak Season $1,200 $2,400
Off-Season $300 $600

Shakuyaku (Peony) symbolizes modesty, humbleness, and a happy marriage — a fitting sentiment for the beginning of your life together.

Capacity: Up to 25 people
Reception venue access: Until 10:00 PM

For availability, additional details, or to begin planning your wedding at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, contact our team today.

Ajisai Wedding Package

Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Designed for celebrations of up to 50 people, the Ajisai Package provides additional space for your guests while maintaining an intimate and memorable setting. Choose a ceremony-only experience or extend your celebration with a reception.

Wedding packages include ceremony seating, a signing table, PA system, and one rehearsal. Ceremony and reception packages also include table and chair setup, complimentary coffee and tea, an additional room for caterers, and venue access until 10:00 PM.

During peak season, from May through Thanksgiving, packages include Garden admission for all wedding guests and the choice of an indoor or outdoor ceremony. During the off-season, weddings are hosted indoors in the Bunka Centre and include a Garden photo session when the Garden is open and available.

Package Pricing

Ceremony Only — 4 Hours Ceremony + Reception
Peak Season $1,600 $3,200
Off-Season $500 $1,000

Ajisai (Hydrangea) symbolizes open-mindedness, a happy family, and prosperity — a meaningful sentiment as you begin your next chapter together.

Capacity: Up to 50 people
Reception venue access: Until 10:00 PM

For availability, additional details, or to begin planning your wedding at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, contact our team today.

Sakura Wedding Package

Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the timeless beauty and tranquility of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Designed for celebrations of up to 80 people, the Sakura Package is our largest wedding option, providing a beautiful setting to bring together family and friends for your special day. Choose a ceremony-only experience or continue your celebration with a reception.

Wedding packages include ceremony seating, a signing table, PA system, and one rehearsal. Ceremony and reception packages also include table and chair setup, complimentary coffee and tea, an additional room for caterers, and venue access until 10:00 PM.

During peak season, from May through Thanksgiving, packages include Garden admission for all wedding guests and the choice of an indoor or outdoor ceremony. During the off-season, weddings are hosted indoors in the Bunka Centre and include a Garden photo session when the Garden is open and available.

Package Pricing

Ceremony Only — 4 Hours Ceremony + Reception
Peak Season $2,000 $4,000
Off-Season $700 $1,400

Sakura (Cherry Blossom) symbolizes elegance, grace, and refinement — a beautiful reflection of a day dedicated to celebrating love and the beginning of your life together.

Capacity: Up to 80 people
Reception venue access: Until 10:00 PM

For availability, additional details, or to begin planning your wedding at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, contact our team today.

Prices may vary depending on your unique needs for your day. The packages include the time your caterer or decorator will be at the venue setting up and cleaning up.

Please view our Wedding Book below for more information and contact us to begin planning your memorable wedding in the garden.

2027 Wedding Booklet
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Private Rentals
and Receptions

The new Nikka Yuko Bunka Centre is now open to the public to host your next event, be it a reception, staff meeting, or retreat.

Host your guests in our beautiful modern space with gorgeous windows overlooking Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Our ample venue space is perfect for presentations, dinners, and networking events and contains a bar and catering space. Use our two breakout rooms for smaller meetings with a full wall projector and big screen TV to display presentations or videos. Take advantage of Cleo’s Cafe for refreshments and relax in our open commons space during your downtime.

Large Event Room: Maximum of 100 people (theatre style) or 80 (round tables)

Programming/Breakout Rooms: Maximum of 25 people per room

Please note food prep is not permitted, and food services are by approved caterers only. Our reception packages are coming soon!

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Always a delight to visit the gardens. This year we took part in a Sake Tasting (highly recommend) and enjoyed the festival of lights. There's a great gift shop on site.
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The winter festival is a nice way to spend 30 minutes of your time. Beautiful lights. If you purchase your tickets at the door you get a cookie and hot chocolate included with your admission price. That is not the same as the online price. It would be nice though if they added a few more places with a little more fires and it would also be nice if you could a full poop. But otherwise a nice little place.
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Japanese Gardens Lethbridge are a delight! The winter lights festival 2024 was enchanting!
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Beautiful. Loved Loved the theme this year seasons. Seasons in Canada 🇨🇦
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A good place to visit a light show with family and friends as a relaxed night out. Don't expect big and fancy things. They do provide complimentary drinks and cookies :)
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Went for the light display and it was beautiful. It was an awesome date activity after dinner when it was nice and dark. All the staff were super friendly and helpful.
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