The Secret Garden at Woodbridge Pond
Located just east of Abbotsford this is an absolute gorgeous venue located here. Whether you are looking for an outdoor or an indoor ceremony or a little bit of both, the Secret Garden has it all. The whole space is magical, from the kissing Koi fish, the Ripples Winery tasting room, to the outdoor firepits, this is definitely one of the Fraser Valley’s Gem outdoor Wedding Venues.
The Secret Garden of Woodbridge Ponds is tucked in the beautiful gardens of Ripples Winery and their Water Garden Nursery. This gorgeous wedding venue all started off with the owners growing pond plants in their bathtub as they waited for their first green house to be built! It was recently even featured in a Hallmark movie called “Wedding Every Weekend'“ which is truly fitting for this romantic garden venue, so if you love this location as much as I do, enquire early as they book up fast.
What is it like to get married at the Secret Garden at Woodbridge Pond?
The vibe is definitely tropical jungle garden party meets elegant dinner party. The overhead chandeliers are dimmable and make for the most amazing aesthetic in the evening. The ponds through out the venue are filled with the largest koi fish I have ever seen, and last time I was there the owner even shared with me that the fish respond to a whistle, just like a dog! I never knew this was a thing, and totally questioned his sanity , until he demonstrated it! I was blown away, when you go for your tour ask them about this!
The grounds are stunning and you have full use of them during your wedding, including the gorgeous outdoor gardens, the bridge leading to the gardens, and the blueberry fields which are surrounded by mountains, it truly gives the perfect backdrop for gorgeous sunset photos.
What to do if it rains on your Wedding Day at the Secret Garden?
First off, don’t stress. This is the absolute perfect wedding venue if it rains! There are so many gorgeous areas to take photos that have amazing light- hello greenhouses- your photographers lighting dreams come true! Not only that, the indoor gardens are lush and tropical and offer tons of variety. If you are still wanting the outdoor look to your family photos,, the outdoor fire pit area is the perfect location to do your family portraits with just enough coverage so everyone doesn’t get soaked!
Pro Tip: If it truly is torrentially raining on your wedding day, as it was the last time I was there, ask to use the large green house for your wedding party photos. It is a bit hard to navigate for your photographer but if they are adventurous like me they can make it work, I opted for a pair of hip waders to make my job that much more interesting!!
Of course as the saying goes… it didn’t happen unless you took a picture- which of course one of the groomsmen did! Here’s the Proof!
The Secret Garden Woodbridge Ponds offers a gorgeous outdoor space for your ceremony and a unique inside/outside reception area. If your wedding day calls for rain, the inside garden is absolutely stunning second choice for your ceremony, and there are many cozy areas for your guests to relax and mingle, including their amazing tasting room and green house area where your guests can try out some amazing local wines and spirits, as well as enjoy the covered outdoor fire pits well after dark. The dining area has dimmable chandeliers which turns this tropical oasis into an elegant and romantic reception which truly is a wedding dream.
The Secret Garden hosts guests up to 140 people and you also have the flexibility to bring in your own catering and decorating, or you can have their staff do it all. It truly is one of the most amazing venues tucked in the heart of the Fraser Valley.
Recapping the Top 5 Reasons to Book the Secret Garden at Ripples Winery (Woodbridge Pond)
Gorgeous Outdoor and Indoor Wedding Ceremony spots, both options are equally stunning.
Wine Tasting Room for your guests to enjoy while you are off getting your portraits done
Stunning photo opportunities on the property and in the surrounding area.
Reception Area is in a greenhouse itself, meaning no matter what the weather is on your wedding day, you are protected.
Options! From having the staff create your vision to booking and arranging it all yourself, this wedding venue is truly customizable to make your wedding vision become a reality.
Want to see more? Check out this blog post from a wedding I photographed at the Secret Garden at Woodbridge Pond .
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