Bespoke Weddings
Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden offers an intimately unique wedding experience set in a spectacular setting. We host both wedding receptions and ceremonies.
In the garden
Our outdoor covered open-air patio overlooks the tranquillity and beauty of the VanDusen Botanical Garden – a glorious 55-acre backdrop for your ceremony, photography, reception, and party.
It's all in the details
Guest Capacity
25 to 150
Services
Ceremony, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, dinner reception, dancing, plated dinner service, harvest tables, staff
Wedding Events
Ceremony, reception, bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner
NOW BOOKING 2026 and 2027
We are actively booking 2026 and 2027 weddings, both big and small
Daytime options still available all year.
Host a Winter Wedding with a Discount at Shaughnessy! Book your wedding at Shaughnessy between January-March 2027 and receive discounts on minimum spends, ceremony and venue fees.
Please contact us to discuss any other availability.
Other Wedding Events
Bridal showers, engagement parties, small private elopements, tea ceremony, rehearsal dinner
Event Items
Tables, chairs, cocktail tables, bars, dance floor, tablecloths, linens, ambiance music, podium, microphone and speaker, easels, flower stands, ceremony chairs, enhancement tables, outdoor patio
Access
Free parking, wheelchair access
Extra Touches Included
Large archive of complimentary and rental decor, VanDusen x Shaughnessy Photo Packages, and more
UNMATCHED BEAUTY
Our slate and wood floor reflects old-world charm and warmth. The beauty of the room, which can hold up to 150 guests seated, is enhanced by floor-to-ceiling drape swaths. Skylights, white gravels on the walls, and potted plants give the feeling of the lush Botanical Garden indoors.
ARTFUL CUISINE
Shaughnessy is seasonal, innovative, and contemporary West coast inspired comfort food. We offer special menus for weddings, and the culinary team is happy to customize the menu to suit unique needs and requirements.
Booking Request
Please enter your contact information and wedding details below. We will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your request and work with you to create your tailored wedding package. Please note that this is not a reservation.