FAQs
How can I book a tour of the venue or a floral consultation?
Thank You so much for your interest, we’re excited to meet you! Please choose the link you need below, fill out the information the best you can and we’ll be waiting on the other end! This is the best way for us to make sure there are no schedule conflicts and to make sure we get back to everyone!
Do you host weddings year round?
We host weddings at Lily Stone three seasons of the year. Spring, Summer and Fall. Our season starts in June and we continue hosting weddings into early October. Micro weddings are the exception. Micro weddings can be held year-round on weekends or weekdays based on availability.
How many tables do you have? How many guests can I fit per table?
We have 13 large harvest style tables and 11 round tables available. 8-10 guests can sit comfortably at these tables. Floor length linens are recommended but not provided and will need to be sourced by our couples.
13x Large Wooden Harvest Tables: 96 x 40 inches. Harvest tables cannot be removed from the venue.
2x Small Wooden Harvest Tables: 35 x 48 inches, used for guest book, coffee station, memorial, cake table.
11x Round Tables: 60” Rounds, Seats 8.
4x Buffet Tables: 8’ long x 30” wide & 6’ long x 30” wide, used for buffet service, DJ, coffee station, dessert or head table.
3x High Top Tables, used in the courtyard for cocktail hour, signing table for ceremony, guestbook etc.
What is your guest capacity?
Our venue offers 3600 square feet of reception space and can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 185 people.
Where are you located? How far are you from Winnipeg?
Our venue is located 40 minutes south of Winnipeg. It is all highway to get here. Please follow a highway route! The charm of our venue is it is located right on our flower farm!
Directions can be found here:
Are their hotels close by? What about transportation?
When you book here with us, we provide a well-rounded list of all our recommended places to stay and how to get back and forth with ease! Winnipeg would be the closest location for accommodation with limited options in surrounding areas (Morris/Carmen).
What kind of sound system do you provide?
We have a Bluetooth speaker, stand, and mic available for you to connect to and use for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception that is included with your rental. However, it is not intended to replace a DJ. If you are looking for the full hands off sound experience, we recommend hiring a DJ for both ceremony and reception.
Do you have a projector?
Yes, we do! It’s available for you to use with your venue rental. You are required to bring your personal laptop and assign someone to set up and press play as needed. HDMI connection.
Do you allow outside vendors?
We offer a fully open vendor policy.
You can use the Lily Stone Gardens floral team to complete your florals if our design aesthetic of locally grown/garden inspired aligns with your vision. We will also happily make some suggestions of some wonderful vendors that know our location well and we have worked with in previous weddings.
We can provide wedding catering through Lily Stone Café, however there are limited spots available per season. The Café also offers services to add on to your event like rehearsal dinner, late night snack options, individualized charcuterie cups, cupcakes, and desserts like our famous cinnamon buns and coconut cream pies.
Do you provide storage?
We do have an option for overnight storage at an additional cost. All items will have to be picked up before 11am the next day.
When do we gain access to the building on wedding day?
Your venue booking and rental is for the day of your event. You have full access at 10am - 1am. Set up can begin at 10am the day of your event with reception finishing at 12:30am. All guests must be off the premises by 1am including the tear down of any outside decor brought in by the client or outside vendors. If your event is from Sunday - Thursday you have 10 am until 12am.
Can I set up the day before?
Access is provided at 10 am the day of your venue rental. We do not allow any set up the day before due to other events happening on the property.
Do you have highchairs?
We have one Ikea high chair available. If more are required it is the couples responsibility to supply them.
What are the indoor bar measurements?
Indoor Bar
96” wide, 35” deep, 41.5” tall
Are we able to take photos in the flower field?
Use of designated areas on our property for pictures including tree line areas, ceremony locations, and the flower farm gardens is allowed (Note that the peak time for blooms is Mid July/August). Please note we are also a working flower farm and our gardens are meant for cutting purposes not yard beautification like traditional gardens so please be understanding of the more “working” look of our gardens. If it rains the gardens will be wet and likely not usable for pictures. However, we do have many other areas on our property that would make excellent spots for your pictures. Our personal yard area and barn shop are not available for event day use or pictures.
Floor Plan Direction
We will work with you to design a custom floor plan based on your guest count.
Want to get inspired by previous floor plans we have worked with in our space? Have a look here!
Are Fireworks permitted?
Fireworks are allowed IF purchased and set off by Arch Angel Fireworks out of Winnipeg, MB.
What are my arch options?
Wooden Arch – Approx. 8ft tall and 6.5 ft wide
Black Metal Garden Arch – Approx. 7ft tall
White & Dark Wood Pillars - 3 sizes (2 of each size)
Can I bring in my own arch or a rental?
Absolutely!
However, Lily Stone staff will not set up outside rented items. This is something you will have to set up yourself or designate someone to do so.
Can I tour the venue again?
Yes! You will have two more opportunities to visit before your wedding day. Once at your final meeting and again at your rehearsal. If you would like to see the property outside of that, visits can be arranged during business hours. We just ask that you give us a heads up so our staff know that you are looking around. During wedding season we have less availability but you are always welcome to come view the venue and grounds during open hours on your own.
Can we come for a rehearsal before the wedding?
Yes! We will be reaching out to couples a few months before to schedule a complimentary rehearsal day and time. Rehearsals are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evenings the week of the wedding. We are here to help you run through it or assist your planner/coordinator as needed. We allow 1.5 hours for rehearsal time.
Can we have our rehearsal dinner at Lily Stone?
Also, yes!
When booking your rehearsal time, let us know if you would like to book dinner here. Food and drinks will be provided exclusively by Lily Stone Café.
We do not allow outside food or drinks during your rehearsal time.
When do I finalize wedding day details?
Our team will reach out to you 6-7 weeks out from your wedding day to book a final meeting. We will go over a comprehensive list of questions to ensure we have a full understanding of your wedding day, vendors and timeline. We will review and confirm your floor plan and floral and catering (if applicable) contracts at that time to finalize all details for the big day.
Is there a smoking area?
There is only one designated smoking area on the property, it is located on the east end of the front patio outside of the venue. (to the right of the front doors). There is a “butt bucket” available and we kindly ask that all butts are thrown into the pail. There is no smoking allowed in the courtyard or anywhere else on the property.
What information does my caterer need to know?
Outside caterers are always welcome here, there is a few things they need to know:
- An arrival time (with ample time to set up prior to dinner service) will need to be confirmed and shared with Lily Stone at least 2 weeks before the wedding day.
- All caterers are to leave the space as they found it. We ask that they sweep, mop and clean all surfaces after service is complete. There is a $200 cleaning fee that will be subtracted from your damage deposit if this is not done.
- We do not have facilities to cook onsite. Any cooking done onsite will need to be done outside and the caterer will need to provide a tent, required tables and any cooking equipment needed. We have a prep kitchen with a fridge and counter space available for them to use as needed.
- They can have access to our shop as a prep area if required, but will have to be confirmed in advance.
- We do not allow any set up the day before. If they are setting up your place settings before dinner service, they can have access to the venue at 10am. A confirmed arrival time will need to be shared with Lily Stone.
- If they are providing bartenders, they are required to bring in all of their own bartending equipment & corkage such as shot glasses, cups, shakers, beer tubs, mix, garnish, ice and any other bar equipment needed. There is a small freezer for ice and a cooler for beer storage provided. The same cleaning rules apply to any bar staff you bring in.
- Lily Stone will not clear, clean or repack dishes from outside caterers. This is something that the caterer or a hired cleaning crew will need to be responsible for.
Do I need Event Insurance?
A special events liability policy is required, naming Lily Stone Gardens as second insured with two million dollars liability.
Do I need a Liquor Permit?
Yes, we require our couples to apply for a Social Occasion Liquor Permit. Permits can be applied for on the LGCA website. Lily Stone staff cannot be named as a permit holder. The couple is responsible for providing a sober person to hold the permit license on the day.
Is the whole property licensed?
No, only specific locations are licensed. The venue, the front patio of the venue, patio outside the overhead door, courtyard, greenhouse, garden patio behind the shop, and bridal cottage.
Can I bring in homemade food?
All food provided to your guests must be made by a caterer in a licensed kitchen to ensure they meet all of Manitoba’s food safety regulations.
The only exception is homemade cakes or cupcakes. Homemade cheesecakes and desserts with cream filling are not allowed unless provided by a licensed bakery.
Is Cannabis allowed?
No. This is not allowed due to MLCC regulations in place.
If I want flowers from Lily Stone, when can I expect a consultation?
During our wedding season, (June-October) floral consults are on pause unless you are getting married during that calendar year. We will reach out to you in late fall/early winter to book a meeting to discuss your florals.
I really love the hanging florals, can we share the cost with the other couple?
Yes, as long as the other couple agrees to it. Depending on the floral amount decided by each couple you are able to share the cost of the set up, greenery, florals or all of the above. We will use the shared colours between the two colour palettes. If this is something you are interested in, we can discuss this during our floral consultation.
What if I have a drastically different color palette than the other couple? Can we still share the cost?
No worries! In that case you can share the cost of the greenery and greenery installation only.
Do you have rentals?
We have many rental options through Lily Stone Gardens and TRU Event Rentals including but not limited to candle holders, bud vases, flower vessels, water carafes, coffee urns, and lounge furniture. Check out our website for current rentals available for your day.
We do not provide Linens, Table runners, Glassware, Dishes or Cutlery. For these items we recommend reaching out to Collective Event Rentals, Let’s Celebrate, Union Table or a similar company.
Can I bring homemade wine or bottled wine from Wine Sense?
No. This is not an option that can be accommodated due to MLCC regulations in place.
I have rented candle holders from you, what kind of candles do I need to buy?
We have 3 different types of candle holders to rent; Hurricane holders for taper candles, cylinder holders for pillar candles and tealight/votive holders for tea light candles.
We recommend the following places to buy candles:
Yummi for taper candles and coloured pillar candles
Ikea for tea lights and white pillar candles
What kind of set up services do you offer?
We can help you set up as little or as much as you like. Some examples of tasks are:
- Setting up linens, dishware, glassware, table numbers, guest favours, menus, place cards and napkins.
- Lighting candles
- Setting up signage, seating chart, welcome sign, bar signage, guestbook table, memory table.
- Placing dessert, coffee station, cake or snack tables
- Greeting guests pre ceremony
- Repurposing items from ceremony to reception
- Water service
- End of night tear down $300
- Other tasks as specified
Our hourly fee is $50 per hour, per person, prorated based on the task.
Hourly rate will increase to $65 per hour in 2027
Does Lily Stone provide bartenders?
Bartenders are not included in the venue fee. However, they are available for hire at $25 per hour, per bartender. A minimum of two bartenders is required regardless of guest count.
Outside bartenders can be brought in through a catering company or an outside service. Bartenders must be certified and up to date through the smart choices’ accreditation program.
Wedding guests cannot serve as bartenders.