We invite you to declare your wedding vows in our gorgeous oasis of lush forests and scattered gardens overlooking seven and a half rural acres.

Gaze upon a beautiful backdrop of sparkling fresh pond waters, a tiny island and rolling mountain vistas. Breezy, sunny and warm, this breathtaking venue creates an atmosphere of relaxed fun and has been blessed with undeniable feng shui.

Centrally located less than an hour from either Victoria or Nanaimo, in the heart of Vancouver Island's "Warmland" the Cowichan Valley-- Iguana Ranch Guest ouse is an idyllic venue for a very unique "West Coast Festival- Style" wedding experience.

· Add a light continental breakfast on Sunday: from $ 7.95 person
coffee, tea, fruit juice, muffins & croissants with Jam & Butter

· Add Sunday overnight for an additional $600 +taxes
(other meals can be arranged separately)

· Add Photography by Anita Rafidi for $500 +taxes: her photos are
featured on Iguanaranch.com. A minimum of 200 unique and beautiful images
of your wedding weekend on disc for your own use and distribution.

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· There are two choices for catering, you may either use our exceptional catering service from $17.95 per person; or if you wish to do-it-yourself, you will have access to our facilities and equipment
while our professional chef assists you in preparing, presenting and cleaning-up for a fee of $350.

· You are required to have your own special-event insurance.

· You may provide your own alcohol, following the current regulations.

· Rehearsal dinners and post-wedding meals can be arranged for the evening before and the day-after your wedding.

· If you wish, you are responsible for renting chairs, tables, dishes, flatware & linens. However, we do not require the use of tables and chairs, and you may choose to do picnic-style if you wish.

· We have a computer/sound system which you may hook your own MP3 player into, or you may hire our music arranger to create a unique play list for your special day. We request that music be kept to a respectable level for our "Country Neighborhood" and do NOT require that the music be shut-down, however, we do decrease the volume after 11 pm.

· If you wish to have live music it must be non-amplified and be performed in the afternoon.

· Your party is responsible for clean up, a Damage and Clean-up deposit of $1000 is required-full clean up charge is $400.

· Use of the campfire and wood-sauna, are subject to fire regulations and cannot be guaranteed in the summer months; they can, however, add a unique and wonderful aspect to a Spring or Rainy-day Wedding.

· Throwing of paper confetti, rice or balloon releases are forbidden; but petals, bubbles, butterflies or bells are always welcome!

· We have room for many Tents and RV's, but there are no hook-ups.

· To respect our neighbors and ensure everyone's safety the pond area is a designated Quiet-Zone after dark.

· A deposit of $1500 is required to hold your weekend date ($800 refundable up to 10 weeks prior).

· 30% non-refundable deposit is required for catering 10 weeks before your date.

· Full payments (Rental, Catering and Damage Deposit) are due 3 weeks before your date.

Please note: Viewings are held Sunday Afternoons by appointment only, please call at least one day in advance (250) 709-9010.

Click Here For The Iguana Ranch 2008 Wedding Brochure

Contact:
email: iguanaranch@shaw.ca
phone number: (250)709-9010
website: www.iguanaranch.com