When reflecting on their wedding, many couples agree that the wedding day just flew by way too fast. They spent months organizing and getting ready for this one day and then it’s just done. Because of this, many couples are now wanting to extend their wedding day to include a weekend or even a week away to celebrate with their family and friends.
Martens Resort on Timothy Lake has seen an uptake in couples choosing to book a destination wedding weekend at the lake in BC instead of just one day. The feedback from couples, and guests alike, has been great! They love the extra time to socialize, connect with each other, and truly congratulate the bride and groom.
The Venue - Destination Wedding at the Lake in BC:
Martens Resort is centrally located in BC’s Interior Cariboo region. It’s a beautiful lakefront destination resort that’s easily accessible between 100 Mile House and Williams Lake in the Cariboo, BC. Away from highway noise and with wide open grounds and unobstructed views of the lake, your guests will be wowed as soon as they arrive. Martens Resort features 8+ cabins, 10+ nightly RV sites, tenting sites, an event space, playgrounds, lawn games, nature trail, showerhouse, laundry, camp store, boat rentals, swimming, fishing, decor options, and lots more!
Destination Wedding Weekend at the Lake in BC - Arrival Day:
Many couples choose to arrive a few days before their guests. This allows the couple and close family and friends settle in, set up the hall, and enjoy some time together before the majority of the other guests arrive on the Friday afternoon. Once guests check-in, they get settles in their cabins or campsites and often meet up around the resort. The bride and groom may choose to host a welcome cocktail hour or campfire. These often take place between the premium log cabins and the lake as it’s a great gathering spot with amazing sunset views.
Destination Wedding Weekend at the Lake in BC - Wedding Morning:
Start your morning off with a good breakfast - all of the cabins feature kitchens or have a catered breakfast delivered. The cabins offer plenty of space to get ready and make a gorgeous background for photos. Many brides choose to get ready in cabin 3 or 4 as they both offer lots of floor space, full kitchen and bathrooms, large deck, and beautiful views. Many guests choose to spend their morning by walking the nature trail, catching up with family members, trying out a paddleboard, or even getting some fishing in.
Destination Wedding Weekend at the Lake in BC - Wedding Ceremony:
Many couples choose to get married right at the lake. There’s a beautiful large grassy area that gently slopes towards the lake. There is lots of space for well over 100 people and a large tent if you’d like. You can rent a custom arch, bring your own, or keep it simple with just the lake, the mountains, and the Cariboo skies as your backdrop.
Destination Wedding Weekend at the Lake in BC - Wedding Afternoon:
After the ceremony, many couples choose to spend some time taking photos with their photographer around the resort. There are plenty of beautiful and unique photo opportunities and there is no need to leave the property. Some popular photography locations include outside the log cabins, on the docks, and in the nature trail. The resort also offers branded fishing boats, canoes, and paddleboards as well as a “fancy golf cart” that can be used for very unique photos.
While the wedding couple are busy with photos, the wedding guests have a great time playing horseshoes or cornhole, exploring the resort grounds, or catching up with a drink.
Destination Wedding Weekend at the Lake in BC - Wedding Evening:
The private event space is perfect for wedding receptions. No matter the time of year or weather, you and your guests will be comfortable. It’s a covered building with lots of airflow and heat of needed. A large shower house with his and her bathrooms is nearby - with plenty of room for a wedding dress! The event space has a large bar fridge, great sound system, disco ball, and twinkle lights. Tables and chairs are included for you and your guests plus plenty of decor options and add-ons allow you to make your reception exactly as you’d like. The event space features a large outdoor patio which is great for cocktail hour or a socializing area later in the evening.
Many couples choose to have the reception catered by one of the many local options including Red Rock Grill. Others choose to keep it more casual with a BBQ, potluck, or pig roast.
Later in the evening, the tables are easy to move which leaves lots of room for dancing under the twinkle lights. Keep it simple with Spotify and the included sound system, or keep the party going by bringing in a DJ.
Once the reception ends, guests are able to continue their evening around a campfire near the lake. Many couples choose to spend some quiet time together under the beautiful stars and celebrate the start of their journey as a married couple.
Destination Wedding Weekend at the Lake in BC - Departure Day:
Many wedding guests check out the day after the wedding; however, many couples choose to extend their visit and stay a few extra days where they can really relax and enjoy this quieter time together as newlyweds.
Celebrate your Honeymoon at the Lake at the Best Destination Wedding Venue in BC:
Martens Resort on Timothy Lake is a quiet, peaceful resort with plenty of private opportunities to relax, reminisce and enjoy each other. Many couples choose to stay in Cabin 1 which is tucked away at the edge of the property and features a covered deck, fire pit, and lakeside dock.
Anniversary at Martens Resort on Timothy Lake in BC and celebrate your wedding weekend:
Martens Resort on Timothy Lake is a special spot for our wedding couples and many of them choose to return year after year to celebrate their anniversary. Come see what makes Martens Resort so special.
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