Do you have Air-conditioning?

We do! The building was renovated only a couple years ago and has very updated amenities including air-conditioning.

What Hours Are you Open?

We are open for tours by appointment only, however, for events, each can be customized to accommodate an early start, or late finish. 5am start? No problem, 5am finish? No problem. 

Do you provide water?

We do. We have Reverse Osmosis water bottles available for purchase, a water station set up at the bar, or table water service available to add on.

Do you provide on-site coordination? 

 Yes we do, it’s included in all our wedding packages and for most events. We can also offer planning services to accommodate your events specific needs.

Is wifi included?

We have wifi available for vendors and those who need it! It’s currently not available for public or guests.

How many spots can we use to shoot at the venue? 

The floor you book is guaranteed with your package, there are many gorgeous spots to shoot. Looking for something outdoors? We are located close to Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, and many beautiful spots on Jasper Ave. and we’ll be providing a map of our favourite locations to shoot in. Hoping to take photos on another floor? Please message us and we can let you know what’s available.

Are pets allowed? 

I’m sorry, they are not, except in the case of an Assistance Animal.

Do I need to get insurance for the wedding? 

Yes. A five-million-dollar ($5,000,000.00) Event Liability Insurance Policy is required. We are required to be the first payee, or co-insured. Our legal business name:

The Pendennis Weddings and Events Inc. Address: 9660 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V5

How much is the Retainer? 

The deposit is 50% of the booking cost (excluding GST) and must be paid to confirm your booking along with the contract and chosen package filled out and signed/initialed.

Can we bring our own décor? 

Absolutely! 

Please note, we do not offer set up or tear down of any decor we do not provide.

Can we use our own chairs/tables?

We require the use/rental of our chairs and tables unless you want a different aesthetic. We do want to have weddings with different styles and so we’re happy to work with you to bring that to life!

Can we use our own vendors?

Absolutely! Please pass along our website and information in case they need to get ahold of us. We have a list of vendors we love and can share with you as well!

Does your bar service include bussing?

It does! We provide the glassware, water glasses, and bussing services. This means we have a bartender cleaning the tables of empty glasses (aside from water and wine), and empty cans. Please note, while we will serve water from the bar, we do not serve water to the tables or refill glasses.

Do you charge Gratuity?

We charge 18% gratuity on the final bar bill and that tip money goes directly to our amazing bartenders.

Is there a patio heating source?

We have patio heaters available to rent, and a delightful propane fire pit as well. Enjoyable all year long!

Are there other Business is the building?

Currently no. If that is to change in the future we will keep you informed! We are looking to put a restaurant on the main floor. If interested, e-mail us!

Do I need a liquor license?

Yes, the client is required to provide a liquor licence if any liquor is being served at your event.

How much is the Retainer? 

The deposit is 50% of the booking cost (excluding GST) and must be paid to confirm your booking along with the contract and chosen package filled out and signed/initialed. If you are booking a corporate event, we can be flexible.

Can I use Sparklers?

E-mail us to confirm where you would like them and they answer may be yes! For indoor sparklers they must be heat-free and oil free. For outdoor sparklers, you have to supply a bucket and ensure they are all thrown into water immediately after use.

Where do my guests park?

There is street parking in the front of the building as well as a huge parking lot to the east, and another at the back of the building. All is paid parking. There is also the Quarters LRT station located a block away. Uber is a quick an easy choice as well.

Is the venue Accessible?

We are! The Pendennis Weddings and Events is located on the 3rd and 4th floor but we have a spacious elevator that takes you to every floor, including 3R, the cocktail bar, the balcony, and the basement washrooms. We also have two Accessible washrooms.

Do you provide dinnerware?

We do now! Plateware and cutlery are now available to rent from us directly. Other services you can add are table set up, and bussing.

Are the doors always locked?

When we don’t have an event they are! And, during events, for security purposes, we open them for specific times, typically 3o minutes before guests start to arrive, and we recommend having someone there to greet guests and let them know where to go. After all the guests have arrived, we lock up again. At 9pm our security team arrives and will ensure the doors stay closed, and locked, and the guests, safe.

Where do the smokers, smoke?

If you rent our fourth floor, our east-side terrace (what we call the “smoking terrace” is available for smokers, and have large, outdoor. ashtrays on the terrace for their use. Otherwise, we have a back door they can use for alley access. We ask that they please lock up behind them when they return inside for the event.

Can you rent early access? 

Yes, we do have the option to rent the space additional hours in the morning for elaborate set-ups, or tight timelines. Early Access subject to availability and staff.

Can I book my rehearsal day to be the day before my wedding so it’s “back-to-back?”  

We host weddings and events 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. For those who book the Premium Package, we do the set up. For those who have friends and family helping set up, there will be a couple hours available in the morning. The main thing our clients decorate is inside the reception space, which you won’t need until the evening. As for the rest of the property, many groups decorate the arbour and the aisle, but for anything more elaborate it’s ideal to have a professional team, which might include your wedding planner or florist.  You can arrange early access to the venue subject to availability.

Can we bring our own caterer?

Absolutely! We provide a Preferred Vendors list, however you may choose whichever vendors you’d prefer, subject to our vendors list. Once a vendor has done damage to our property or shown that they cannot work with us, we do put them on a list and they are no longer allowed to work at our venue. We only show this list to clients who have booked with us.

What is Your Signature Decor?

Our Signature Décor is what we offer in our Platinum and Luxury Packages. It includes Crossback, wood grain, resin chairs, rectangle wood farmhouse tables (3.3’ x 8’), Everlasting candles with gold “candlesticks” and clear vases with enough oil to burn for 7 hours. More details available on our website under our Décor & Rentals Page.

Can We Bring In Our Own Wine?

We allow the option to bring your own wedding wine for dinner and charge a $25/nottle corkage fee. This includes our glassware, table set up, and bussing.

What Does the Security Team Do?

We have hired an amazing security company to offer elegant services to keep your guests safe. They help open doors, walk guests to their cars when it gets late, patrol the premises, and ensure everyone is safe.

Do you provide a sound system?

If We have two EV50 speakers you can be rented that can bluetooth connect. With it we provide an MP3 Player that streams from Spotify so you can create a playlist for your event. We are able to set it up for you. If you have a DJ, they must rent the speakers from us directly and sign a rental agreement.

Is there a hold policy? 

Due to the number of e-mails and inquiries we do not offer a hold policy. We also reserve the right not to accept a booking if we feel we won’t be a good fit.

How do you accept Payment?  

We accept most payments via e-transfer to elizabeth@thependennisweddingsandevents.com. If you’re looking for a payment plan, please e-mail us. If you’d like to pay via credit card, there’s an additional 3% fee and we can accept those payments online, or via PayPal. We also accept EFT and cheques.

Am I allowed to have open flame?

We allow wax candles but a glass chimney/vase has to be around the candle 2” above the flame. There also needs to be a base to catch wax drippings so it doesn’t ruin the table/linen. We do not allow large open flames in the building as it could set off fire alarms. Inquire with us to see if we can have it on the balcony!