Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre is a versatile venue for your wedding reception. Nestled between neat mountain slopes, cliffs, and manicured vineyards and orchards, the site offers a wonderful setting for your special day. With 60,000 square feet of event space, it boasts pillar-free ballrooms, lobbies, and meeting rooms that can host your celebration. This full-service convention centre has spacious facilities, high-quality service, and hospitality that will turn your wedding dreams into reality.Facilities and capacityPenticton Trade and Convention Centre offers 12 distinctive event spaces to host either intimate or grand weddings. The 14,000 square feet of pre-function space features pristine wooden decor that creates an elegant setting for your special day. The patio has the capacity for 210 guests, and an outdoor ceremony can be held in the large grass courtyard or the lovely open gallery space. Your grand reception can be hosted in the two ballrooms. The main ballroom features 15,000 square feet of space, and together, these ballrooms can accommodate up to 3,000 guests - or they can be divided into four smaller spaces for intimate gatherings. Eight breakout rooms, as well as the executive boardroom, are located on the same level. Spaces are also available in the lobbies to host small parties.Services offeredThe on-site event manager will help couples throughout the wedding planning process to ensure a smooth and memorable celebration. Couples can customize their event space to suit individual styles and personalities. Additionally, full-service event planning is offered to execute your vision. To make the event stress-free, the venue partners with Okanagan vendors. Rental of the venue includes the following:- Setup of your choice - Head table - 2-foot or 3-foot high stage - 24-by-24-foot parquet wood dance floor - Linens (black skirts and white table cloths) - Eight-person round guest tables with chairs - A podium and microphone, which can connect to the facility's audio system - Dimmable and programmable house light system CuisineThe in-house catering team offers phenomenal food services for your event. Your menu will be customized according to your individual taste and style. You and your guests will enjoy chef-attended action stations, themed buffets, beautiful plate presentations, and decadent desserts. Some of the dishes offered include buttermilk country-fried chicken, Mediterranean pasta salad, turkey club wraps, and grilled chicken clubs. Outside food and beverage is not permitted.AccommodationsThere are more than 800 hotel rooms to choose from within a 10-minute walk of the venue. Guests will delight in the refreshing hospitality of these boutique-style hotels. Lovely beaches, parks, and golf courses are also nearby.Other servicesApart from wedding receptions, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre can also host other wedding-related events. Consider celebrating your engagement party and bridal shower at this venue, which has complimentary parking spaces available for up to 600 cars.LocationLocated only two blocks from the sandy beaches of Okanagan. It is only nine minutes from Penticton Regional Airport and approximately an hour from Kelowna International Airport.