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On WeddingWire since 2019
Last update: February 2024
The Norland Historic Estate Venue is a wedding venue located in Lethbridge, Alberta. Featuring a Southern Colonial architectural style, this landmark facility is nestled on nine scenic acres filled with lush lawns, trees, and gardens. The historic mansion was built in 1910 as a residence, today serving as a stunning site where couples can celebrate their love.
Facilities and Capacity
This venue features a number of event spaces to host weddings and other special events. The picturesque gardens and gazebo are memorable outdoor settings for festivities held throughout the warmer months. The estate also has indoor sites available, including the drawing room, which can accommodate up to 150 people and is ideal for ceremonies. Recently renovated, the new ballroom offers an elegant atmosphere, with floor-to-ceiling windows and sophisticated sophisticated chandeliers. This space has enough room for up to 300 guests. In addition the mansion supplies five furnished guest rooms that sleep up to 10 people. The guest rooms can be used as getting-ready spaces for the couple and their crew on the big day, for photos, and as overnight lodging.
Services Offered
The Norland Historic Estate Venue boasts a dedicated staff that delights in helping couples bring their dream weddings to life. They are able to assist with all kinds of nuptial events, such as engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. When booking your special day here, you may choose from a variety of estate wedding packages to suit your individual needs. In addition, the facility has numerous services available designed to make to-be-weds’ celebrations flow as smoothly as possible:
- Event planning
- Event rentals
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/sound
- Outside vendors
- Setup and cleanup
Cuisine
LA Chefs Catering & Events, the venue’s onsite catering team, works carefully to craft delicious wedding meals to wow couples and their guests alike. Whether your event consists of a casual affair or a formal gala, these caterers delight in being a part of your special day. They can provide a range of dining options, including buffets, cocktail receptions, family-style service, French service, hors d’oeuvres, plated service, stations, and others. Couples may opt for either a cash, a limited, or an open bar, and they’ll also have access to the following bar services:
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne toast
- House beer, liquor, and wine
- Premium liquor
- Signature drink
- Outside alcohol
- Specialty beer and wine
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Frequently asked questions
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
1
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Farm
Historic
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Manor
Park/zoo
Describe the style of your venue:
Classic
Country
Garden
Glamorous
Rustic
Vintage
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor
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
Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
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?
Aisle markers
Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables
Tent accessories
Tents
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$5,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$2,500
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
No
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$1
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$1
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking
Bridal suite
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$40
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
$35
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
$35
What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?
$18
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$10
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Limited bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Any other questions?
Reviews for The Norland Historic Estate Venue
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4.5 out of 5 rating
4.5 out of 5 rating
11 reviews
90% recommend it
Rebecca P. Sent on 29/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Dream come true wedding at The Norland
Norland is an amazing place to hold a wedding! I would recommend this place to everyone and anyone! The staff really go above and beyond. In particular Alexandra (the event organizer), Trisha (the wedding planner) and Amy (the day of coordinator) were so wonderful. They are organized, helpful, and very friendly. There are so many beautiful spots within the Norland grounds that you don’t even have to leave the venue for wedding pictures. Norland is very accommodating to your wedding wishes and always ensures that you’re happy and that your wedding day is perfect!
Mackenzie P. Sent on 20/08/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Venue with Great Staff
If you're looking for a venue to check all your boxes this is it. Basically like having a wedding planner. Ceremony, reception, furniture, food, beverage, staff and accommodations all included with the rental of the venue made it so easy to make this our dream wedding. Gorgeous gazebo out front for ceremonies with lush and fresh seasonal florals on the grounds.
Natasha Sent on 04/03/2024
4.4 out of 5 rating
Beautiful and prefect
Worth it! The venue is your decorations! 😍
Jennifer F. Sent on 04/09/2023
2.6 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Venue Poor Management
I've been holding off with my review as I had mixed emotions regarding this venue and what we experienced. I've decided to be totally honest as I have been with my other vendors so I'll be highlighting the good and unfortunately a lot of negative that we experienced our day. First off the venue itself and grounds are stunning, absolutely beautiful. I can't say one word that negatively reflects the appearance of the venue itself.
Secondly, the young staff that work the event are pleasant, hard working and try their best to overcome any obstacles that present themselves. Unfortunately for us there were a lot of issues and false promises that we encountered. Our first issue was when we met with Alexandra for a venue tour, the information regarding the staffing the day of was far off what we encountered. We were described a full staff for the day of for set up and tear down, catering etc. Yes, they set up the tables, directly after the prior wedding. So there is absolutely no one on site except a venue coordinator the day of.
We arrived a little before 10 am, and thank God we had our own wedding planner with staff, as the room had been set incorrectly. Everything on the tables had been set up with someone else's place settings etc it all had to be torn down, repacked and reset with our items. This took a considerable amount of time as there were no event staff on site.
Secondly, we were advised that we had access to the house to get ready in at 10 am, absolutely false! We were shoved into one room, off the bar area, no chairs, no light etc. Makeup had to set up under the sky light by the bathrooms near the kitchen area. We didn't gain access to the house until 1 pm. Had we known that we'd of all been shoved into a room, with no access to the house then we would of gotten a hotel room to get ready in.
Due to this we have absolutely no getting ready photos, no photos of me getting ready with my mom etc. Totally unacceptable.
Third, we advised the venue we were bringing in our own wine, paying for corkage, well, good thing our wedding planner checked, as the coordinator who was supposed to be available to us all day had been cleaning rooms getting the house ready, our wine wasn't put in the coolers. Again our wedding planner and staff had to handle this.
Fourth, at 2:30 pm, and hour prior to our ceremony, I looked out a window, no ceremony chairs were set up, again, the ONE staff member on that day, was trying to get them out and set, again OUR wedding planner and her team had to stop and do chair set up.
Now all of this wouldn't be a big deal IF this was advised of ahead of time. Due to the staffing issues and lack of transparency our wedding team we hired and paid for had to spend time doing the Norland staffs job, and that took away from things they were trying to do for our own set up. Which effected some of our items we brought ourselves to be put out and set up.
It was planned and discussed with Trisha that come ceremony myself and my bridesmaids would enter out the staff entrance, and walk around the back of the house and come up the long driveway. NOPE, this was changed last min and we came out the venue doors and even though we were advised that the guests couldn't see in, they could and my groom, said he could see me, but didn't want to upset me. Big fat fail on the Norlands part.
Even with all of this we were trying to make the best of things, and unfortunately it just did not get better. We opted for a plated dinner, big mistake. The table service was a disaster. Some got meals right away and then instead of doing the remainder of the table the service staff would start serving another table. My daughters finance was left without a main course for approximately 20 min. He had to get up and go get one.
The meals while tasty were cold, not just a little cold but cold cold. The chicken was supposed to have a pesto sauce it had a smear of a pesto on the top and it had solidified to a paste. I wish I had a photo to show how unappealing it looked. I had the chicken my hubby the beef, we were served first and again it was very tasty but the food was cold. Our salads tasty, but they forgot the dressing and everyone's salad, dessert was amazing.
Our wedding planner and team handled the wine service for our tables, the bar staff didn't uncork the wine so our team was scrambling come dinner service, but got it done. After the dessert course no venue staff came to begin clearing tables. They were fed then left. Our wedding planner and staff again began cleaning tables.
My last issue, was one that I am very upset about, we chose not to stay at the venue that night. When we packed up are room in the house i left behind a diamond pendant and chain. Upon realizing we contacted out wedding planner and contact for the venue, they were notified and found it exactly where it was left. For some reason this staff member instead of locking it up in the office in the house left it on a table in the getting ready room and upon returning to retrieve it it was no longer there. We have text messages advising of this. The venues Owner was notified and while they empathize they have advised rhey will not be accepting responsibility. We have had to fill out a police report.
All in all our day was good, and we did have a good time celebrating with our family and friends, and other then the food issues our guests didn't know the extent of the issues we had. The owner has credited us a small amount back for the cold food, but at the end of the day our day which we had worked so hard to ensure it was as close to perfect as could be, was anything but and even a month later I keep going over all that went wrong. I hope this review in its total honesty helps other couples not have the same issues as the venue itself is gorgeous I just think management could be better
Secondly, the young staff that work the event are pleasant, hard working and try their best to overcome any obstacles that present themselves. Unfortunately for us there were a lot of issues and false promises that we encountered. Our first issue was when we met with Alexandra for a venue tour, the information regarding the staffing the day of was far off what we encountered. We were described a full staff for the day of for set up and tear down, catering etc. Yes, they set up the tables, directly after the prior wedding. So there is absolutely no one on site except a venue coordinator the day of.
We arrived a little before 10 am, and thank God we had our own wedding planner with staff, as the room had been set incorrectly. Everything on the tables had been set up with someone else's place settings etc it all had to be torn down, repacked and reset with our items. This took a considerable amount of time as there were no event staff on site.
Secondly, we were advised that we had access to the house to get ready in at 10 am, absolutely false! We were shoved into one room, off the bar area, no chairs, no light etc. Makeup had to set up under the sky light by the bathrooms near the kitchen area. We didn't gain access to the house until 1 pm. Had we known that we'd of all been shoved into a room, with no access to the house then we would of gotten a hotel room to get ready in.
Due to this we have absolutely no getting ready photos, no photos of me getting ready with my mom etc. Totally unacceptable.
Third, we advised the venue we were bringing in our own wine, paying for corkage, well, good thing our wedding planner checked, as the coordinator who was supposed to be available to us all day had been cleaning rooms getting the house ready, our wine wasn't put in the coolers. Again our wedding planner and staff had to handle this.
Fourth, at 2:30 pm, and hour prior to our ceremony, I looked out a window, no ceremony chairs were set up, again, the ONE staff member on that day, was trying to get them out and set, again OUR wedding planner and her team had to stop and do chair set up.
Now all of this wouldn't be a big deal IF this was advised of ahead of time. Due to the staffing issues and lack of transparency our wedding team we hired and paid for had to spend time doing the Norland staffs job, and that took away from things they were trying to do for our own set up. Which effected some of our items we brought ourselves to be put out and set up.
It was planned and discussed with Trisha that come ceremony myself and my bridesmaids would enter out the staff entrance, and walk around the back of the house and come up the long driveway. NOPE, this was changed last min and we came out the venue doors and even though we were advised that the guests couldn't see in, they could and my groom, said he could see me, but didn't want to upset me. Big fat fail on the Norlands part.
Even with all of this we were trying to make the best of things, and unfortunately it just did not get better. We opted for a plated dinner, big mistake. The table service was a disaster. Some got meals right away and then instead of doing the remainder of the table the service staff would start serving another table. My daughters finance was left without a main course for approximately 20 min. He had to get up and go get one.
The meals while tasty were cold, not just a little cold but cold cold. The chicken was supposed to have a pesto sauce it had a smear of a pesto on the top and it had solidified to a paste. I wish I had a photo to show how unappealing it looked. I had the chicken my hubby the beef, we were served first and again it was very tasty but the food was cold. Our salads tasty, but they forgot the dressing and everyone's salad, dessert was amazing.
Our wedding planner and team handled the wine service for our tables, the bar staff didn't uncork the wine so our team was scrambling come dinner service, but got it done. After the dessert course no venue staff came to begin clearing tables. They were fed then left. Our wedding planner and staff again began cleaning tables.
My last issue, was one that I am very upset about, we chose not to stay at the venue that night. When we packed up are room in the house i left behind a diamond pendant and chain. Upon realizing we contacted out wedding planner and contact for the venue, they were notified and found it exactly where it was left. For some reason this staff member instead of locking it up in the office in the house left it on a table in the getting ready room and upon returning to retrieve it it was no longer there. We have text messages advising of this. The venues Owner was notified and while they empathize they have advised rhey will not be accepting responsibility. We have had to fill out a police report.
All in all our day was good, and we did have a good time celebrating with our family and friends, and other then the food issues our guests didn't know the extent of the issues we had. The owner has credited us a small amount back for the cold food, but at the end of the day our day which we had worked so hard to ensure it was as close to perfect as could be, was anything but and even a month later I keep going over all that went wrong. I hope this review in its total honesty helps other couples not have the same issues as the venue itself is gorgeous I just think management could be better
Centaine T. Sent on 28/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Our dream "destination" wedding come true!
We'd never heard of the Norland before I met them at a bridal show in Calgary. A gorgeous, affordable, Southern-style mansion just two hours south? Somebody pinch me!
When told we were having our wedding in Lethbridge, people always asked if we were from there/why Lethbridge. Then I'd whip out my phone and show them this fabulous venue and watch their jaws drop. Needless to say, they understood!
The estate is stunning, and having the whole event from ceremony to photos and the reception all in one spot made it super convenient. The whole team was a dream to work with. They understood our needs (namely allergies) and worked very hard to ensure they were met. I'd like to specifically shout out Alex, Laura, Kelsea, Trisha, and the owners Dale and Maurine. Our wedding was absolutely perfect.
I also appreciated the handy list of recommended vendors the Norland had available, making vendor hiring decisions a piece of cake.
When told we were having our wedding in Lethbridge, people always asked if we were from there/why Lethbridge. Then I'd whip out my phone and show them this fabulous venue and watch their jaws drop. Needless to say, they understood!
The estate is stunning, and having the whole event from ceremony to photos and the reception all in one spot made it super convenient. The whole team was a dream to work with. They understood our needs (namely allergies) and worked very hard to ensure they were met. I'd like to specifically shout out Alex, Laura, Kelsea, Trisha, and the owners Dale and Maurine. Our wedding was absolutely perfect.
I also appreciated the handy list of recommended vendors the Norland had available, making vendor hiring decisions a piece of cake.
Candice M. Sent on 15/05/2024
3.4 out of 5 rating
It's beautiful
There's no denying the beauty of the space. And our Event Manager (Nona) the night before and day-of was amazing.
However, as an Event Planner for over 20yrs, I knew what to look for in contracts/quotes and expected price increases from the time of booking, til the time of the event (that's why they say "prices subject to change") However, there were several things that really did surprise me. I was not anticipating a $5 price increase on each plated Entree meal item plus a $2 increase on every side (you have to chose a minimum of 2, which means an overall increase of at least $9/plate from the initial quote, less than 1yr ago) I've never seen an increase that high from any other venue I've worked with. We then decided buffet was the better option (which also had a significant increase, but had way more selection) and I'm so glad we did. The presentation of the buffet (which included labeling with dietary restrictions) was fabulous. There were some staffing issues I had, that I discussed in advance with our coordinator, before and after the event, and they were basically ignored or brushed over, which was disappointing because I felt like they were pretty easy to work with up until then.
At the end of the day, it is a fantastic space. But make sure to really ask ALL the questions up front (including what the average increase in price will be) read ALL the fine print, and maybe consult a pro who isn't directly linked to the hall, but has done events at the hall, to get honest feedback & suggestions in order to minimize last minute surprises (ie. access to the rooms upstairs, staffing, costs, etc) I read some of the other reviews and can say we experienced some of the same things. Some could have been changed, and others I understand circumstances and policies wouldn't allow for that.
However, as an Event Planner for over 20yrs, I knew what to look for in contracts/quotes and expected price increases from the time of booking, til the time of the event (that's why they say "prices subject to change") However, there were several things that really did surprise me. I was not anticipating a $5 price increase on each plated Entree meal item plus a $2 increase on every side (you have to chose a minimum of 2, which means an overall increase of at least $9/plate from the initial quote, less than 1yr ago) I've never seen an increase that high from any other venue I've worked with. We then decided buffet was the better option (which also had a significant increase, but had way more selection) and I'm so glad we did. The presentation of the buffet (which included labeling with dietary restrictions) was fabulous. There were some staffing issues I had, that I discussed in advance with our coordinator, before and after the event, and they were basically ignored or brushed over, which was disappointing because I felt like they were pretty easy to work with up until then.
At the end of the day, it is a fantastic space. But make sure to really ask ALL the questions up front (including what the average increase in price will be) read ALL the fine print, and maybe consult a pro who isn't directly linked to the hall, but has done events at the hall, to get honest feedback & suggestions in order to minimize last minute surprises (ie. access to the rooms upstairs, staffing, costs, etc) I read some of the other reviews and can say we experienced some of the same things. Some could have been changed, and others I understand circumstances and policies wouldn't allow for that.
Jaycee D. Sent on 22/04/2020
4.4 out of 5 rating
Elegant Garden Party Wedding
Norland was an excellent location. They are tied to using LA Chefs as the catering because it is owned by LA Chefs. They were up front about fees, but did not factor them in when giving totals unless explicitly asked to do so. They have a strict 2 pm access to the lodgings on location which caused some issues with getting ready there. The getting ready space is very small and dark.
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Meet the team
Alexandra Danylchuk
Sales & Catering Consultant
After working as an Event Supervisor, I easily transitioned into my role in sales, helping to plan events with a dynamic group of clients in Lethbridge and the surrounding area. Hardworking and driven, I thrive off of a high-energy environment with other goal-oriented people.
I take great pride in my work and in the little details that help to make each wedding day a unique success! ! Itis my genuine pleasure to be a part of your special day, and to help to create an amazing experience for you and your guests!
Trisha Hamilton
Sales & Event Administrator
With nearly 2 decades of hospitality industry experience ranging from Hotel management and staffing, to event planning and setup - I have the experience that allows me to meet my client's every need.
When their big day comes, they can relax knowing that our planning sessions, combined with my attention to detail, will ensure that their day will be an amazing day to remember!
I look forward to working together with you to make your wedding an amazing day!
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5801 1 Ave S T1J 4P4 Lethbridge (Alberta)
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