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www.sparklinghill.com
www.sparklinghill.com
Weddings & Events
888
Sparkling
Place
Weddings
& Events
Vernon, BC
888 Sparkling
V1H 2C7 Place
Vernon, BC
V1HTelephone
2C7
250.541.2171
Toll Free: 1.877.275.1556
Telephone:
250-541-2171
Fax: 250.275.1610
Toll Free:
1-877-275-1556
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Congrat
ulat
ions
Thank you for expressing interest in Sparkling Hill Resort for your
special celebration.
We are committed to creating the ideal ambience for your special
day. Whether you are looking for a casual gathering or an elegant
reception, we offer the perfect setting to accommodate your
needs. Our Terrace overlooking Lake Okanagan provides the most
stunning setting to say “I do”.
Surrounded by 3.5 million
crystals is the perfect
setting for the wedding of
your dreams
Hotel Crystal design by
Mr. Andreas Altmayer, Head of
Circle of Innovation for
Swarovski Crystal in
Wattens, Austria
You will have an intimate connection to the land and water with
forever panaromic view of dazzling blue Lake Okanagan to the
glittering snow-capped Monashee Mountains. The aesthetic
beauty of this place will make your experience and stay unforgettable.
Sparkling Hill offers a feeling of magic and romance that will be
forever in your memory of your special day. Our Event Manager
and Event Coordinator are committed to assist with the utmost
detail to ensure your wedding is a success. Together you will
create a tailored event that combines all the essential components
to exceed your expectations and stay within your budget.
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Ceremony
Terrace Ceremony
Rental Fee $2000
This package is available from April to October and includes:
• rental of the Terrace for 1 hour
• seating for 100 guests, in stylish white chairs
• standing room for 160 guests
• white archway
• aisle runner
**A minimum food and beverage order of $2000 required to book the Terrace for
your ceremony. Sparkling Hill does not permit overhead covering on the terrace**
Fireside Lounge Ceremony
Rental Fee $500
This package is available all year round and includes:
• rental of Fireside Lounge for 1 hour
• seating for 100 guests, in stylish white chairs
• standing room for 160 guests
• 100 stylish white chairs
**A minimum food and beverage order of $2000 required to book the Firesdie
Lounge for your ceremony.**
Please note: Rates increase from December 23 - January 3
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Cockt
ail Recept
ion
Fireside Lounge
Rental Fee $500
This package includes:
• 2 hour rental
• stand-up style reception
• bar service
• cocktail service
• water station
**A minimum food and beverage order of $2000 required to book the Firesdie
Lounge for your cocktail reception.**
Sample Hors d’Oeuvres
goat cheese lollipops
wild mushroom & brie bruschetta
cherry tomato, basil & bocconcini skewer
peanut satay chicken skewers
dungeness crab & Yukon gold croquettes
vanilla-melon shrimp ceviche
grilled scallops
Please note: Rates increase from December 23 - January 3
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Grand Recept
ion
Austria Ballroom
Rental Fee $3000
Located next to the Fireside Lounge, this beautiful room
boasts 13’ ceilings and is adorned with Swarovski Crystal
chandeliers.
This package includes:
• seating for up to 180 guests (using the dance floor)
• round tables of 8 or 10
• table and chair set up
• white linens and napkins
• bar service
• skirted tables for guest book and gifts
• podium, microphone, projector, large screen and
state-of-the-art sound system
• built in stage and dancefloor
• room rental from 12:00 noon to 1:00am
Rental of the Austria Ballroom has a minimum guest count of
75 guests.
Please note: Rates increase from December 23 - January 3
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Ult
imate Dinner
Gernot’s Private Dining Room
Rental Fee $1500
Quiet and quaint, Gernot’s is rustically elegant with reclaimed
barn wood and floor to ceiling windows that look out on
Lake Okanagan. With it’s own private patio and custom Chef
created menu, this is the perfect setting for a small intimate
reception.
This package includes:
• table and chair set up (10-34 guests)
• white linens and napkins
• bar service
• skirted tables for guest book and gifts
• background music
• use of patio (April to October only)
• room rental from 12:00 noon to 1:00am
Please note: Rates increase from December 23 - January 3
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Food & Beverage
AUSTRIA BALLROOM
3 course plated service starting at $69 per person
1 meal choice for group
coffee and tea included
$7.50 surcharge per guest for 2 entrèe options
$10.00 surcharge per guest for 3 entrèe options
SAMPLE MENU
PRIVATE DINING
STARTER
Gernot’s Intimate Dining
Purée of Cauliflower Soup
roasted apple & rosemary
compote
• minimum 5-course dinner
• starting at $95 per person
• chef tailored dinner
MAIN
Roasted AAA Beef Striploin
pomme gratin, roasted vegetables,
blackberry proivade sauce
BEVERAGE SERVICE
DESSERT
Austrian Style Apple Strudel
house-made cinnamon ice cream,
crème anglaise
All selections include seasonal,
local fruits and vegetables
BARTENDER FEES INCLUDED
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bar set-up in room
alcohol approximately $7/drink
house wine $36/bottle
signature cocktails starting
at $12/drink
• cash or host bar option
RECEPTION
STAND-UP
• bar service
• butler service
• wide selection of hors d’oeuvres
ALSO AVAILABLE
• late night buffets
• wedding cake cutting and serving
($2.75 per person fee)
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Overnight St
ay
The sparkling beauty of the Okanagan surrounds you as you bask in light
and luxury, floor-to-ceiling glass and a sliding window wall to fresh outdoor
air - nature is always close by. Uniquely designed and beautifully appointed,
there are 149 lake and mountain-view guest rooms - all unforgettable places
for your wedding guests to connect with themselves and nature.
Complimentary With Your Stay:
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Full hot breakfast for 2 in PeakFine restaurant
Exclusive access to our 7 unique sauna and steam rooms:
Rose (steam) 380C, Crystal (steam) 420C, Panorama (sauna) 800C,
Salt (steam) 400C, Herbal (sauna) 600C,
Finnish-Classic (sauna) 900C, Aqua Meditation 300C
State-of-the-art Keiser equipped Fitness Studio
Indoor pool complete with underwater music and starry Swarovski
crystal sky, hot pool, outdoor infinity pool open year round
Kneipp Water Therapy - alternating water temperatures while water
stepping to stimulate blood circulation
Tea & Serenity Relaxation Rooms to rest and replenish water intake
between treatments/sauna/steam visits
Wireless internet
Underground secure valet parking
Deluxe rooms are located on the third floor.
Superior rooms are located on the second floor.
Standard rooms are on the first floor.
Floor space, fittings and amenities are the same for each room type.
Our European inspired rooms
contain:
• crystal infused in-room
features
• crystal glass fireplace
• starry crystal sky over the
two person tub
• walk-through shower with
outside view
• ultra-comfy queen and king
beds
• in-room mini bar, in-room
safe, iron & ironing board
• natural ventilation with
sliding window wall
• in-room robes and slippers
WEDDING RATES
All Days
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Standard
$ 250
Level 1;-1, -2
Superior
$ 270
Level 2
Deluxe
$ 290
Level 3
LAKE VIEW Standard
$ 270
Superior
$ 290
Level 1;-1, -2
Level 2
Deluxe
$ 310
Level 3
Penthouse
$ 1200 1, 2 or 3
Blackout Dates for wedding rate: Dec 23 - Jan 3
Wedding Rates are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
40,000 square foot
spa to indulge
Spa & Beaut
y
Sparkling Hill Resort offers you our KurSpa beauty packages
specifically for your wedding day.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the final moments leading up to your special day.
See our full menu of spa treatments on our website
www.sparklinghill.com/kurspa/treatments
Book your beauty appointment today
Kurspa Direct Line 250.541.2155 or email kurspa@sparklinghill.com
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Booking
CONTRACT AND PAYMENT
Upon confirmation of your booking, a contract will be emailed (or
mailed) for your review and signature to secure your date.
A 25% deposit is required at this time. Please note that the initial
deposit is non-refundable.
The balance of the contract (75%) is due 2 weeks prior to your
wedding date. Event payment may be made by cash, cheque,
credit card, or money order. Promotional gift cards can not be
used to pay for Event invoices.
For all wedding bookings we require a minimum of 30 room nights
(10 room nights for Gernot’s weddings). If the total of required
rooms is not met, the wedding couple will be charged for 1 night
for every room not booked and occupied.
Sparkling Hill Resort requires your guaranteed number of guests 4
days prior to your wedding. We require an up to date preliminary
seating arrangement including the estimated number of guests 4
weeks prior to your wedding date.
Following your event, a summary will be sent indicating the
amount owing or refund due to you, based on final charges.
Payment is required for the amount owing two weeks from the
date of billing.
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Det
ails
PLANNING DETAILS
• CEREMONY - We have a breathtaking lakeview Terrace ideal for wedding
ceremonies. Terrace rental is for 1 hour time period. Decor, if required, is the client’s responsibility. Winter months, the Fireside Lounge may be rented for ceremonies.
• DECORATIONS - Decorations are the wedding couples responsibility. Please note the use of nails, staples, glue or any like substance is not
permitted on any walls, doors or ceilings. Decorating times must be
arranged with your Events contact. You may commence decorations at 12 noon the day of your wedding and all decorations must be removed the night of your wedding reception.
• MENU and wine selections must be confirmed 4 weeks prior to the
wedding day.
• BAR SERVICE - We provide your bartender complimentary. We can
tailor a bar service to meet your requirements and budget, whether it be a host or cash bar. The hotel can provide a wine and spirits selection list for you to choose from. If you would like to serve your own wine, a $25 per bottle corkage fee applies for service. Please note: Home-brew wine is not permitted to be served. Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol to your function.
• MUSIC AND BAR SERVICE must close at 1:00 am, however, you may
remain in the room until 2:00 am.
• COUPLES are responsible for their own centerpieces, chair covers
(if required), floral arrangements, additional decorations and table
favours. You are also responsible for hiring a DJ, decorator, photographer, and ceremony officiate.
• CHILDREN up to 5 years of age receive a complimentary kids menu, while children aged 6-12 are charged at half price for food. Individuals aged 13+ pay full charge.
• DANCE FLOOR. The ballroom has a built-in hardwood dance floor. There is a mandatory SOCAN fee of $66.00 (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) for events with music or dancing.
• GRATUITIES AND TAXES. There is 18% gratuity charged on all food and beverage plus 5% GST added to all food and non-alcoholic beverages and 5% GST and 7% PST added to all room rentals. 5% GST and 10% PST is charged on all alcoholic beverages.
• COMPLIMENTARY STAY. Sparkling Hill is pleased to offer the wedding couple a complimentary stay in one of our deluxe lakeview rooms on your wedding night (valid only if estimate is greater than $5000).
SUPPLIED BY SPARKLING HILL RESORT
• chairs and skirted tables(including gift, cake and guest book tables)
• white linen (table clothes/napkins)
• cutlery, glassware and table numbers
• podium, microphone, screen and projector in the Austria Ballroom
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact
Vendors
To assist in planning your wedding day, please find a list of wedding vendors we have
worked with and recommend. You are not limited to the below list of vendors, you
are welcome to bring in any vendor you choose.
DESIGN & DECOR
OFFICIANTS
Defining Decor
Tyler O’Hara
250.306.1643
definingdecor@gmail.com
www.definingdecor.com
Stu Pike
250.542.7305 or 250.540.0294
stikine41@hotmail.com
Stage Right
Ria Hayden
250.765.1473
info@stagerightrentals.com
www.stagerightrentals.com
FLORISTS
Bramble Bush Floral
250.545.7263
www.vernonflorists.com
Edgy Petals
250.494.0200
arlene@edgypetals.com
www.edgypetals.com
A New Leaf Floral Design
250.470.8398
melinda@anewleaffloral.ca
www.anewleaffloral.ca
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Kevin Trowbridge
250.869.4707
info@kevintrowbridge.com
www.kevintrowbrige.com
Jessica Zais
250.718.9247
jzaisphotography@gmail.com
www.jessicazias.com
Adrian Photographers
Jenny & Jon
250.863.0176
info@adrianphotographers.ca
www.adrianphotographers.ca
Abby Photography
Chris & Elisha
250.469.0797
www.abbyphotography.ca
Red Door Photographic
Shelley Ward
250.938.9351
Rev. Wayne Laurie
250.868.9692
mtnpeak@me.com
Colene Facey
250.503.5557
dfacey@telus.net
Rev. Barbara Cragg
250.540.1365
barbarawithlove@gmail.com
Esther Pearson
250.938.0527
estherpearson@shaw.ca
WEDDING CAKES
Whisk Cake Company
Tanya Garrett
778.753.5678
tanya@whiskcakes.com
www.whiskcakes.com
Cupcasions
Joanne or Janet
250.860.3690
cupcasions@hotmail.com
www.cupcasions.com
Cake Diva
Lorena Wood
250.545.4088
cakediva@shaw.ca
www.cakediva.ca
VIDEOGRAPHY
Capture the Moment Media
John
604.283.4337
info@capturethemomentmedia.com
Limelight Studios
Tim Feeny
250.575.2025
limelight.studios@me.com
www.limelightstudios.ca
Please note
Hiring recommended vendors is the
responsibility of the Bridal Party
Vendors
To assist in planning your wedding day, please find a list of wedding vendors we
have worked with and recommend. You are not limited to the below list of vendors,
you are welcome to bring in any vendor you choose.
WEDDING PLANNING
White Orchid
Shawna Gray
250.859.4239
info@white-orchid-wedding.ca
www.white-orchid-wedding.ca
Bespoke Weddings
Lesley Spiegel
250.763.9009
info@bespokeweddings.ca
www.bespokeweddings.ca
Peace of Mind Weddings
Bethany Armstrong
250.938.2220
pomweddings@shaw.ca
www.peaceofmindweddings.ca
Stage Right
Ria Hayden
250.765.1473
info@stagerightrentals.com
www.stagerightrentals.com
DJ’s
DJ Haymaker
Jeff Hay
250.860.9931
jeff@djhaymaker.com
www.djhaymaker.com
DJ Kalani - Flying Hawaiian
Kalani
778.755.5333
www.gethawaiiandj.com
LIVE MUSIC
Ingrid Schellenberg
Harpist
250.492.4082
Kate Gibson Oswald
Harpist
250.766.1140
harp@KateGibsonOswald.com
DJ Super Dave
250.317.1440
www.superdave.ca
Dwayne Mollin
250.491.4272
www.dwaynemollinmusic.com
Airwaves Music
Bob Graham
1-888-352-7778
info@airwavesmusic.ca
www.airwavesmusic.ca
RENTALS
Nor-Val Rentals
250.541.0945
www.nor-valevents.com
Vintage Origami
Yuriko Larson
250.681.0070
vintage.origami@gmail.com
www.vintageorigami.com
Sylvie Lange
String Trios and Quartets
250.717.0616
great.music@shaw.ca
Airwaves Music
Bob Graham
1-888-352-7778
info@airwavesmusic.ca
www.airwavesmusic.ca
TRANSPORTATION
Sun Valley Limousine
250.863.8882
www.sunvalleylimousine.com
Okanagan Limousine
250.717.5466
www.ok-limo.com
Western Bus Lines
250.765.9019
www.westernbuslines.com
Please note
Hiring recommended vendors is the
responsibility of the Bridal Party
Cont
act Us
Marlene Deisl, Event Manager
250.541.2171
1.877.275.1556
marlene.deisl@sparklinghill.com
Nicole Abrams, Event Coordinator
250.541.2177
1.877.275.1556
nicole.abrams@sparklinghill.com
www.sparklinghill.com
Photos courtesy of: Kevin Trowbrige, Jessica Zias, Abby Photography,
Adrian Photography, Shawn Talbot Photogragraphy & Ema Peter Photography
all prices are subject to change, please
confirm with your Events contact