FAQs

 WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Transparent Tent

  • A 40 x 80 ft (3200 sq ft) Clear Tent (on a polished concrete floor with seating for 200 and ample space for dancing)

  • 19 Wood Tables for Guests (99 inches x 43 inches ) which can seat up to 10 people

  • 3 Head Tables with Trestle Legs (2 outside ones are 96 inches x 43 inches & centre one is 110.5 inches x 43 inches)

  • 5 foldable resin tables for your caterer to use for their buffet line, and desserts (the caterer needs to provide the linens for the buffet line)

  • 6 foldable resin tables for you to use as needed (guest book, gifts, DJ, etc.) with linens

  • 4 Large dim-able Chandeliers

  • Mini-lights

  • Wooden Cross-Back Chairs with white cushions (max 200)

  • Ceiling Drapery

  • 2 White Wooden Horizontal Easels

  • 1 White Wooden Vertical Easel

  • Guestbook Signing Table (and other folding tables for misc purposes)

  • Sound System for both Ceremony and Reception (two 1000 watt speakers, wireless and wired mics, & inputs for a variety of devices)

  • Projector and Screen in the Reception Tent (HDMI cable not included to connect your laptop)

  • TV in catering/reception building for photos on a loop (no need to fight with the sun as you might with the projector)

  • In the event of bad weather, we will move the ceremony inside the tent. In such instances, we will provide a hexagon arch at the front for the vows.


OUTDOOR AND INDOOR BAR

  • Outdoor bar is located by the games area and is perfect for cocktail hour. We only serve cans and bottles at the outdoor bar. (no glassware). All our pop options as well as water will be available in cans and bottles. The outdoor bar also has 5 standing cocktail tables.

  • The indoor bar is inside our reception/catering building and offers the option for mixed drinks, shots etc.

  • We provide licensed bartenders for 8 hours of service, with all-you-can-drink pop. We also provide water glasses at each place setting and a water jug at each table. If you select a "Beer/Wine/Cooler Only" Bar menu, we provide complimentary wine glasses. If you select our "Full Bar" service, we provide all the garnishes, rimmings, shot glasses, straws, and 6oz and 10oz glass bar glasses (not plastic), which will add class to your event while being environmentally responsible.


OUTDOOR CEREMONY SITE

  • A waterfront ceremony location

  • An arch surrounded by a U-shaped pond (For those who are planning decor for the arch, the side posts are 8ft tall and the cross beam is 10 feet wide. Each beam is 21 inches all the way around (5.5 inches per side). The platform is 10 feet wide and 8 feet deep. If you are going to hang floral or other items from it, we would appreciate if you instruct your florist to make a backing with enough wire or string to wrap it around the beams. Do not use nails or screws).

  • Chiffon fabric drape for arch

  • White cushioned folding Chairs (up to 200)

  • Registry Table and chair

  • Officiant stand


DRESSING ROOMS

  • A bride & bridesmaids area (formerly a one room schoolhouse) for getting ready and hanging out. It includes five make up stations, a dining room table, chairs, a bathroom and couches with plenty of natural sunlight beaming in from outside.

  • The Lounge is our alternate getting ready space on the venue. Perfect for getting dressed, hanging out, and sharing some laughs - with its own washroom.


MODERN BATHROOMS

  • Private individual stalls with a common sink area.

  • Handicap/Family stall with private sink and change table.


FIREPIT

  • Access to use a fire pit throughout the evening with seating. This is also one of our designated smoking areas.


ROW BOAT

  • Available to the couple and photographer for photo purposes only; not for recreational purposes.


CABIN

  • Quaint cabin available for the wedding couple to rent as a perfect honeymoon suite. Grab and go breakfast included.


DECOR

  • We include many options for table decor. You have access to any of our table decor which we set up for you.

  • We have some tule that you may use for the ceremony arbor but set up and take down of any arbor decor is your responsibility.

 

FAQs

  • We are a seasonal venue open between Mid-May until Mid-Oct of every year.

  • Give people this google maps link:

    bit.ly/pineandpond.

    Or they can type in:

    Township Road 435A, Falun, AB.

  • Yes, with any amount of alcohol, whether it be 1 bottle of wine or more, you will need a liquor license in accordance with AGLC rules. Conveniently, liquor can be ordered through The Liquor Store in Ponoka at 403 783 8484 and they will deliver your order to Pine and Pond along with ice at no extra charge. Your liquor license can be ordered online at:

    aglc.ca/liquor/liquor-licences/applying-licence/liquor-licences-private-special-events

  • Included with every package:

    Pop: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger ale, Ice Tea, Club Soda

    Ice

    Bartending & bussing service for 8 hours

    Included in full bar package:

    • Lemons and Limes

    • Celery

    • Simple Syrup

    • Grenadine

    • Aromatic bitters

    • Worcestershire Sauce

    • Tabasco Sauce

    • Lemon and Lime Juice

    • Tonic water

    • Orange Juice

    • Cranberry Juice

    • Clamato Juice

    • Salt, Sugar, and Caesar Rimming

  • Yes. Pine and Pond will provide licensed bartenders for the safety and enjoyment of your guests.

  • A $1 million Event Liability insurance policy is required. Your local insurance company can provide event liability insurance, or you can buy this online at:

    www.palcanada.com/index.php/en-us/event-hosts/weddinguard

    It will cost approximately $100 - $300 depending on what items you decide to include in your insurance policy (I.e. you could insure your dress, ring, groom’s suit, honeymoon cancellation etc). Event cancellation insurance is also encouraged to protect yourself but optional.

    You will need to list our Legal Business Name and our physical site address as an "additional insured” on your liability policy:

    PINEANDPOND INC 274069 TWP RD 440 Ponoka, AB T4J 1R4.

  • A $2000 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit reserves a date and is deducted from the balance owing. A $2000 refundable damage deposit is required two months prior to your event and refunded following your event if no damage is caused.

  • If you are interested in booking an event we can hold your date for up to a week at no charge. After one week, if you haven't put down the deposit to secure the date, it becomes available again to the general public at a first come first serve basis.

  • Credit Card, Cheque, Cash, Money Order, Bank Draft, e-transfer. If you choose to send payments via e-transfer, you can send it to info@pineandpond.com and it will be automatically deposited.

  • The date deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Once the balance is paid (6 months prior to your event), the fees are non-refundable. We encourage couples to add cancellation insurance when purchasing their liability insurance to protect themselves.

  • A neighbour has created a campsite across the road from Pine and Pond.

    Call 403 783 1096

    or email creektopcamping@gmail.com

  • We partner with local caterers. We do not take a commission from our caterers or up-charge you. Instead, because of the number of clients we refer to our recommended caterers, most charge our clients less than what they charge the general public. Generally, the price will be between $25 to $35/plate depending on the meats and the type of service you prefer. You are also allowed to bring your own food or hire your a caterer outside of our recommended list.

  • We care about the safety of our guests and want to follow all local, provincial and federal laws. Here are the rules you must abide by when having your wedding at Pine and Pond.

    (1) No alcohol can be brought in by guests.

    (2) You must carry event liability insurance, which usually runs between $100 - $300 with major wedding insurance companies, depending on which features you include.

    (3) You will be liable for any damage or theft by your guests.

    (4) Do not swim or throw things into the ponds.

    (5) Do not go past private property signs.

    (6) Keep alcohol in tent, bar or fire-pit area and discard garbage in appropriate containers.

    (7) Parents need to supervise their children, especially around the ponds.

    (8) The row boat is for photography purposes only.

    (9) Smoking is only allowed in a designated area chosen by the wedding couple.

  • We offer couples many more options on their rehearsal day than the typical wedding venue. NOT ONLY is there plenty of time to finalize decor ideas and to practice your ceremony, there is also time to enjoy our fire-pit, lawn games, BBQ and and pond paths. Yes, you want time to plan and practice. But you also want your rehearsal day to be fun and memorable. Your family and friends will always remember this special occasion so why not start the celebration a few days before the ceremony by eating and connecting with 30 of your closest family and friends on your rehearsal day?

  • We host weddings any day of the week. For those who choose to have their wedding on Saturday, the rehearsal is typically on Wednesday, as we also book weddings on Fridays. We can move your rehearsal time to the Friday, if there is no Friday booking, 90 days prior to your wedding day. Many think they need back-to-back days in order to set up decor for the wedding. However, at Pine and Pond, we do the set up for you, so the stress will not be on you (or your family) on your wedding day. As a result, there is no need for your rehearsal to be the day prior.

  • Sure! You are allowed to bring in your decor to give it your personal touch. We even set up the table decor you bring.

  • Candles must be within a container that will not damage or leave wax or any other marking on wood tables or any other Pine and Pond property. Confetti, Silly String, Petroleum-based candles, Glitter, Rice, & Birdseed are NOT permitted.

  • We send you a google form approximately 4 months prior to your wedding date. It will show pictures of a variety of layout options so we can arrange tables, chairs, and even the location for your dance floor, exactly how you’d like them, depending on the estimated number of guests. We will also send you a form that will allow you to select which decor items you want us to provide.

  • The transparent roof and side walls make you feel like you are truly outdoors while remaining protected regardless of the weather. The clear roof provides warmth during the cooler days. Fans create air movement when the weather is hot. Heaters warm up the tent when it is cold.

  • Absolutely. The only time we would prefer you select a vendor from our recommended list is when choosing a DJ. Otherwise you will be charged a fee of $200.

  • Pine and Pond is pet friendly for the wedding couple! As long as the animal is not destroying the grounds, has supervision and all waste is collected, we welcome your furry friend. Guests are NOT allowed to bring their pets.

  • The music you play is for you and your guest’s enjoyment. The music you play shouldn’t be SO loud that it interferes with the lives of our neighbours. If you are going to hire a DJ, we recommend using one on our list. They are professional and they know how to make the dance portion of your event amazing. If you are hiring a live band, they are required to use a shield around any drums.