Forever starts here!
We offer a modified destination wedding in Ontario.
Transform your traditional wedding day into an unforgettable weekend for you and your guests. With the forest as your backdrop, you'll be inspired by the unspoiled natural beauty surrounding you on the first day of the rest of your life.
With 22 rooms available to host you and your guests, you’ll have a home base from which to explore the quaint heritage village of Bayfield with world class shopping and dining, relax at the beach or play a round of golf in your free time.
In the Woods
(up to 200 guests)
The Ashwood provides ceremony space on the grass with the woods as your backdrop, with a beautiful white arbour for you to use for your ceremony. You are also welcome to have your ceremony nestled in the forest. Outdoor weddings provide you with a flexible three-day rental of our property which includes: one day to set up, one day for the event, and one day to tear down.
We provide hydro hookups, recycling and garbage bins, a 40’ x 60’ wood dance floor, and bistro lighting outside of your tent (the tent, washrooms, and all other rentals are the responsibility of the renter to supply). You are able to select your own catering and bar service to suit your needs. You are welcome to bring in your own alcohol but must provide a Special Occasions Permit.
To assist you with planning we have a recommended list of vendors for planning, photography, videography, entertainment, décor, flowers, and catering but you are welcome to choose any other vendors specific to your taste and budget.
One suite for the wedding couple is included and there is a 10 room minimum for weddings smaller than 80 guests, a 15 room minimum for weddings 80-150 guests, and all rooms 22 rooms must be rented for weddings above 150 guests for exclusive access to the property in the low season (September 16 to May 15). There is a 2 night minimum room requirement in the high season (May 16 to September 15). There is no room blocking on long weekends and accommodations will be booked on a first come first serve basis treated as normal guests.
Starting at $4000 plus HST
Elopements
(up to 10 guests, available Sunday to Friday)
The Ashwood provides the perfect backdrop for your elopement in Ontario. Our elopement package provides you with a three-hour property rental and we take care of all the elements you need to create a beautiful and intimate elopement.
King suite for you to get ready in at the Ashwood Inn (3 hours)
Officiant services by Lori- Anne McNulty from Timeless Celebrations
Photography by Heather Dietz Photography (up to 3 hours)
Ceremony space with arbour and benches in the Woods
Custom florals including arbour arrangement, bouquet, and boutonniere (or two of each) by Olive and Rose Studio
Sparkling Wine Toast for 10
Planning and coordination by Bonafide Events Studio
Starting at $3875 plus HST
Elopement enhancements include hair and makeup services by Yazmine Rose Beauty, dessert from the Pink Flamingo Bakery and Boutique, charcuterie picnic basket from Bayfield Berry Farm, ceremony music by Duo519 and videography by D'Alessandro Films.*Enhancements are additional and subject to availability.
For availability, more information or to book a tour please contact us using the form below - we would love to hear from you!
Testimonials
Thank you again. The wedding was PERFECT! The tent is beautiful. If any brides to be want any feedback feel free to send them my way and if I can write a review for you anywhere I will.
Seriously, the whole weekend was absolutely flawless and amazing. Everyone was blown away. My mom and her sister from Wales are coming for a 2 night stay shortly b/c she wants to show off where her granddaughter got married xoxoxox
- A+V