Hosting a Wedding in Nova Scotia?

Consider a White Point Wedding

Imagine walking down the aisle to the tune of the pounding surf.

 

At White Point Beach Resort, we truly know how to make your special day unforgettable. No matter what the weather, we have the perfect location for your wedding ceremony, whether it be outside near the beach or inside next to one of our cozy beachstone fireplaces. Your guests will enjoy a fine meal with an incredible view and there's no reason to worry about how your guests will get home, they can retire to one of our cozy oceanfront cottages or comfortable lodge rooms once the dancing is done.

Begin planning your wedding with White Point today! Knowing that you have many questions, we have prepared the following Q&A section that will help you as you consider White Point Beach Resort for your wedding. This is just a starting point - we know there will be many more questions. When you are ready, please give our Event Services Department a call at 1-800-613-2172 or email us at alana@whitepoint.com

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Wedding Ceremonies

Can we have our wedding ceremony itself on the beach?

Due to tides, uneven surfaces and related safety concerns, we are not able to host actual wedding ceremonies on the sand beach itself. However, to get you as close as possible to the beach, we can host your ceremony on the lawn in front of the Ocean Lodge, adjacent to the Main Lodge with the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop!

 

How much does it cost to host an outdoor ceremony?

Our Outdoor Wedding Ceremony fee is $150.00 plus 13% HST and is available to couples hosting their reception on site. This includes:

•  ocean side ceremony (see above)

•  setting up and dismantling of up to 50 chairs with a centre aisle

•  a sound system with a lapel microphone

•  a CD player

•  an alternate location in case of inclement weather

•  on site services of a White Point Coordinator

For ceremony only events (for those hosting their reception at another location), the ceremony fee will be a minimum charge of $500.00 plus 13% HST, based on your specific requirements and availability. Some restrictions apply.

 

Where else can we host our ceremony at White Point Beach Resort?

It is also possible to hold the wedding ceremony in one of our many banquet rooms. Availability would depend on the date and time of the wedding and the number of guests you are expecting.

 

Do you make the arrangements for the Clergyman?

We can provide contact information for local Ministers and Justices of the Peace. However, these are very personal arrangements that should be made directly by the engaged couple.

Wedding Receptions 

How many people can White Point accommodate for a Wedding Reception?

With more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and events space, we are able to offer you a variety of locations to host your reception at White Point Beach Resort. From our spectacular Atlantic Conference Centre or Lakeside Hall, our banquet space can accommodate everything from an intimate gathering of the immediate family to a full sit down dinner for 200. Our Atlantic Conference Centre features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the spectacular Atlantic Ocean and White Point Beach. Our Lakeside Hall overlooks the lake on the property and features a floor to ceiling wood-burning stone fireplace.

 

Can I host my reception in the Atlantic Conference Centre?

To reserve your wedding reception in the Atlantic Conference Centre, we are happy to provide this banquet facility free of charge if a minimum number of people (100) and minimum purchase requirements ($27.95 per person plus taxes and gratuities) are met.

 

If your party is less than 100 people and you would still like to use the Atlantic Conference Centre, a banquet room rental fee will be applied based upon your menu costs.

 

Can I host my reception in Lakeside Hall?

To reserve your wedding reception in Lakeside Hall, we are happy to provide this banquet facility free of charge if a minimum of 60 people and minimum purchase requirements ($27.95 per person plus taxes and gratuities) are met. The maximum comfortable number for this banquet room is 100 people.

 

If your party is less than 60 people and you would still like to use Lakeside Hall, a banquet room rental fee will be applied based upon your menu costs.

Do you provide decorating services or can we decorate ourselves?

We understand that decorations create an atmosphere and are happy to work with you in planning your decor. Unfortunately, White Point is not able to provide decorating services for your event, nor do we have supplies available for use. We are able to provide you with contact information for decorators in our region.

Please be aware that due to fire regulations, White Point does not allow the following: taper candles and/or taper style slim candlesticks, candelabra (free standing or tabletop), or any kind of candle on the window sills. We require that all decorations be authorized for use by one of the Conference Services Team. We reserve the right to refuse use of any decorations should there be a potential fire/health risk.

What kind of meals can be accommodated?

Sit down banquets or buffets can be accommodated with a variety of menu choices. We also offer an extensive hors d'oeuvres menu should you prefer a stand up reception. Please note however, all food and beverage must be catered by White Point Beach Resort. The only exception would be the wedding cake. For more information about your meal options, click here Group Menus a la carte (PDF).

Do you provide alternate food for children?

We recognize that "little ones" are an important part of the day, and that they may prefer something other than Mommy's dinner to eat. We are happy to work with you to create a children's menu, with entrees such as chicken fingers and fries, hamburgers, etc that will tempt their taste buds.

 

Can I bring my own wine? What if we wanted special labels for our wine?

We are often asked about Private Label wines for weddings. This can be accommodated provided that the wine is purchased through our license and be delivered to White Point by the supplier. A fee will be charged per bottle for opening and serving wine not purchased through White Point Beach Resort.

Home-made wine may not be offered to your guests as all alcohol served by the property must be purchased through the NSLC.

Can we stock and operate our own bar?

All of White Point's banquet spaces are licensed areas, therefore you would not be able to supply your own alcohol for an event.

 

How late can the bar stay open?

Although the bar can stay open until 2am, we find that most receptions wrap up by 1:00am and suggest this as an appropriate end time for your event.

What about overnight accommodations?

Your guests are invited to stay with us at White Point Beach Resort. We have a 2-night minimum booking policy for accommodations, therefore your guests would be required to book either Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday evenings if the wedding is taking place on a weekend. There are no discounts for accommodations. If you feel you would require rooms for your guests, we suggest putting a "room block" in place as soon as possible in order to ensure availability. We will require a 60-day release date for this block at which time we will review the reservations with you.

 

What deposits are required?

A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is required to confirm your date. This amount would be credited to your final bill. Payment in full is due the day following the wedding reception.

Is there a minimum purchase requirement?

Yes, White Point Beach Resort requires a minimum purchase of $27.95 per person, prior to taxes and gratuities. As well, for all cash or host bars, there is a minimum sales requirement of $300.00 prior to taxes and gratuities. Set-up fees and room rental fees will not apply if these minimums are met.

 

Rehearsal Parties

Can you accommodate our rehearsal party?

If your wedding is taking place at White Point - Why not make it a White Point Weekend and have your rehearsal party on site? Many couples include the evening before the big day festivities as an ice breaker for out of town guests or a reunion of family members.

If you are planning your reception in the Liverpool area and/or have guests staying at White Point, why not have the rehearsal party here for a change of location?

Some of our more popular rehearsal party ideas include: a barbeque and mussel bake at our Oceanside Fire Pit, a planked salmon buffet in one of our banquet rooms, or an hors d'oeuvres reception in front of the fireplace in the Stateroom. Call us for more details!

Other Services

If my guests need Baby Sitting services, can you provide assistance?

White Point is pleased to offer babysitting services at a rate of $8 plus tax per sitter per hour. We do ask for a maximum of 3 children per sitter. Arrangements can be made by calling the front desk, and we recommend this be done 3-4 weeks prior to your scheduled arrival date.

Additional Planning Resources

We've been hosting rehearsal parties, weddings and receptions here at White Point for years and realize there are many more services and resources that you may need when making your plans. We've compiled a list of resource people to get you started that you can access here online, Wedding Resources for your special day.

Contact Us

Thank you for considering White Point for your special day. For additional information, please contact our Event Services Department at 1-800-613-2172 or email us at alana@whitepoint.com.