Family Reunions and Weddings

Campgrounds are popular venues for family celebrations. Family reunions and weddings bring family and friends together. It is cost effective to hold your event at a campground. And camping brings people together in a natural setting with the flexibility to go from ultra casual to all dressed up. Perhaps the best advantage of all is having wonderful backdrops for you family or wedding photos.  

Hall Rental

The hall at Riverbend Campground is especially well suited to hosting family reunions and weddings. The building exterior is rustic. Decorate the interior to suit your theme. The Riverbend Hall has a small kitchen and washrooms. We call it the Gazebo, and it can be the venue for your main event or it can be your headquarters during the event from arrival and check-in to departure.  For your events, a typical setup can easily accommodate groups up to 100 with picnic table seating.  More formal options are available.

Family and Friends’ Accommodation

Camping at Riverbend is affordable and flexible.  You can offer your guests options that range from tenting to fully serviced sites right around the venue.  These options mean your family’s stay here is based on their circumstance.  Check out Riverbend’s affordable camping rates here. Riverbend also has golf carts available for rent which can be very helpful for organizers.

RV rentals are available in nearby Calgary.  Family can reserve ahead, fly into Calgary International (YYC) and catch a shuttle to one of the RV rental outlets located near the airport.  For family members that would prefer a stay in a motel, there are several choices in Okotoks just minutes away.

Family Reunion and Wedding Planning

Reunions

With the popularity of DNA testing, people are finding relative they never new they had. Holding a family reunion is a great way to get to know them. Plus. in a world that seems we are constantly on the go, having a family reunion means slowing down and visiting with family face to face. In some ways we are more connected than ever but there is no substitute for being together physically, And a reunion is an ideal way to interact with multiple generations. Great grandparents aren’t likely active on the same social media platforms as the youngest generation.

We have resources to help with you reunion planning. You can find that here.

Campground Weddings

Getting married in a natural setting can be a dream come true. for couple who love nature. If weather permits say your vows outdoor in front of the tiny chapel at Riverbend followed by your reception in the hall. Go with rustic and intimate or contemporary and grand or anything in between. Celebrating your love at a campground offers a unique and memorable experience.

For more information on campground weddings visit our blog on the topic here.

Summary

If you are planning a family reunion or wedding, contact our team. We can offer assistance and check on availability. Contact us at reservations@riverbendcampground.ca.