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Last update: June 2024

Inn at the Forks is a wedding venue located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This sophisticated location offers a number of event spaces for those that appreciate contemporary design. With the attentive staff on hand, you can celebrate your unforgettable event in style here.

Facilities and Capacity

The many banquet facilities in this hotel make it an attractive and accessible option for celebrations of all sizes. SMITH, the property’s featured eatery, offers an ultra-modern dining experience for your reception. The restaurant is characterized by its dark walls, warm wooden tabling, and unique antler chandeliers. It also features a fully serviced bar, making it an ideal space for your cocktail reception as well. Here, you can accommodate up to 180 guests for a reception. The main event hall at the Inn at the Forks is the Forks Ballroom, a luxurious and opulent area designed for grand affairs. You and your guests can dine in style, surrounded by the art deco inspired lighting embedded in the walls. This ballroom can seat up to 180 guests banquet style. It also has access to a large foyer area and a private outdoor terrace so you and your guests can enjoy an after-dinner refreshment under the stars. However, if you have your heart set on a more intimate gathering, you can consider the Solstice Room. This bright and spacious dining hall boasts generous windows that give way to plenty of natural light. It also allows for a spectacular view of the hotel’s surrounding woodland areas. The interior of the Solstice Room is entirely wooden, creating a modern-meets-rustic aesthetic for your reception. You can seat up to 50 attendees in this comfortable space.

Services Offered

Inn at the Forks offers you world-class catering services for your special day. You can work with the renowned culinary team to design a menu that suits your specific tastes. Event rentals are also available from the management, such as audio equipment, centerpieces, furniture, and lighting. In addition to this, you and your guests can enjoy the luxury lodgings offered by the hotel with a special rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Hotel
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Glamorous
Modern
Preppy
Rustic

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering / bar

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Dance floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,100

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,100

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$70

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$28

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18.50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartenders
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Reviews for Inn at the Forks

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5 reviews
84% recommend it
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Ashley R. Sent on 17/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

Amazing service, beautiful ballroom. Dinner was like a 5 course fine dining meal experience not only for the bride and groom but for the guests as well. Great layout, private and you get access to a patio Terrance. Great service from the time we decided to book to the end. Even when we go back to eat at the restaurant people remember us. Would highly recommend this place!
Hailey
Hailey M. Sent on 07/07/2022
3.6 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous room

Great suite but kind of a poor view. Really expensive but worth it for the tub shower combo.
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John D. Sent on 26/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

The Inn at the Forks was wonderful from beginning to end.

The ambiance of the ballroom was lovely. The outdoor space was fantastic for people to hang out away from the dancing and get some air. We were able to set up early and take down the next day, which worked out very well.

The food was fantastic and many guests complimented that. The Inn at the Forks was also very accommodating of guests with allergy and dietary concerns, which was greatly appreciated.

The only thing that I found rather appalling was that the bartender had a tip jar out. We had no problem paying the 18% automatic gratuity, but I had thought that would mean that our guests were fully taken care of, and would not be asked, even implicitly, for an additional tip beyond that. 18% is already quite generous. I was not a fan of the bartender doing that, but it was a minor detail in an otherwise flawless experience. I’m also not sure if this was a rouge bartender or how that fits into hotel policy.

There was enough space for our guests, and it all felt very luxurious. The room looked so good, that we only needed minimal decor. For example, the chairs were stylish and comfortable, meaning that we did not need chair covers. The washrooms were located right beside the venue, which worked well. I also liked that the bar was separated from the main space.

Communication was great and very timely. We were always responded to promptly. Staff were very professional and helpful to us.




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Gerri D. Sent on 15/09/2020
2.6 out of 5 rating

I did not hire this vendor.

My fiancee and I did not end up hiring this vendor. I had a very hard time booking an appointment to go see the venue. We ended up having to both leave work a few hours early, and when we showed up I was not able to meet with anyone. The lady in charge of the meeting was unavailable. She also did not send a follow-up email or anything after the meeting was supposed to happen. I could not plan a wedding at a venue where the manager was so unreliable.
Stephanie
Stephanie M. Sent on 16/02/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating

Winnipeg wedding at the Forks

My fiancé and I decided to get married at the same place he proposed. The Inn at the Forks is a beautiful venue and the staff there are fantastic to work with during our wedding planning :). I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married in Winnipeg!
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Inn at the Forks Real Weddings

Kenton & Neena
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Lena & Greg
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75 Forks Market Road R3C 0A2 Winnipeg (Manitoba)
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