The perfect montreal wedding venue

As a Montreal Wedding Photographer, this 200 year old charming wedding venue is a dream! Located in Hudson, Quebec, the Auberge Willow Inn is a 30 minute drive from Montreal, making it very easily accessible and leaving you with the feeling that you are much further away from the chaos of the city! The Inn is described best on their website as "an intimate space that combines rural beauty with country elegance.” The inn has incredible views of the Lake of Two Mountains, creating such a dreamy backdrop for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception!


Getting ready at this Montreal wedding venue will be a dream for you as well as your photographer! There are 10 bedrooms for you and all of your guests to stay at, in addition to a charming cottage across the street!


The Willow Inn is here to make your day flawless, thanks to their incredible, certified wedding planner Julie Leadbeater. They have their very own chef who will be their to cater your big day. The bar is also taken care of on site, leaving you with one less thing to have to plan on your own!


There are several event spaces to choose from, leaving you with lots of options in terms of guest count, indoor/outdoor cocktail hour and reception, etc. Below I have included some of the best photos from a wedding I photographed at this venue this past summer, which will help you envision what your wedding day can look like at this charming venue!


Selecting your wedding vendors can be a stressful task but not to worry, as a Montreal Wedding Photographer, I am here to help! If you have any questions or would like any guidance, I'd love to chat!


At the end of this blog, I have linked the amazing Montreal wedding vendors who helped make this wedding come together!


Thanks for checking out this blog and good luck selecting a venue for your big day!! Interested in inquiring with me for your wedding in Montreal, Quebec or elsewhere in Canada? Fill out the contact form here and I'll get back to you asap! To see my recent work and follow me on current wedding days, follow me on Instagram! :)


XOXO,

ALIZA

alizadworkind@gmail.com

Getting ready at this wedding venue

At this particular wedding, the additional cottage was used for the groom and all of his friends and family to get ready at! It was very spacious with ample natural light, creating the perfect atmosphere for wedding photos!

A black suit jacket hangs by a bright window with wood trim in a vintage-style room.
Two people in formal attire with suspenders and ties standing in a vintage-style living room with leopard print chairs.
Vintage bedroom interior with wooden furniture, white walls and a classic hutch cabinet.
Black and white photo of someone in suspenders standing in an ornate doorframe holding a bottle.
Friends raise champagne glasses in a toast at a formal celebration under wooden beams.
Person in formal attire with suspenders kneels to adjust something on a floral dress.

THE GASTROPUB AT AUBERGE WILLOW INN


After taking the groom's getting ready photos, we stopped at the pub for some fun photos with his groomsmen!

Three people toasting drinks at a round green table in a wood-paneled room.

Bride getting ready

Next up, we captured the beautiful bride getting ready at the Inn. It truly felt like the rooms were designed to be photographed with all of the unique touches and natural light!!

White roses in a mason jar vase displayed on a dark wooden table near a window.
Light streams into a bedroom where someone in white sits by a window with flowers.

A wedding dress and veil captured in an elegant room with arched mirror and white decor.

The ceremony

The ceremony at Auberge Willow Inn had the lake as a backdrop and was incredible elegant and romantic. The aisle was lined with white roses, mixed with perfect blue skies, temperature and such a special love to celebrate!

Elegant white mansion with black roof and dormers overlooking a garden wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests gathered on a lawn beneath blue skies.
Wedding party and guests gathered outside a white colonial-style mansion with dormer windows.

Cocktail hour

The food, drinks and vibes were amazing! The cocktail hour took place outside, on the lake. There was a tent set up and lots of seating options.

Well-stocked outdoor bar setup with various liquor bottles and mixers at sunset.
Two wedding guests sharing a joyful moment on the lawn at sunset.
Elegant appetizers garnished with herbs served on white plates.
Guests gather under an elegant white tent for cocktail hour at an outdoor wedding reception.
Gourmet finger sandwiches arranged on a white serving platter.
Large wedding tent set up on a lawn with guests mingling during golden hour.

Bride and groom Portraits

There are SO many different spots to take your couple photos at! Both the lake and the Inn itself were my favourite locations for the wedding portraits just as the sun was setting behind the venue.

Newlyweds walking on lawn with classic mansion in background at dusk.
Couple embracing under a large tree during their wedding photoshoot.
Wedding couple walking towards elegant white mansion with dormered windows.
Close-up of two people holding hands outdoors at sunset.

the wedding reception

Let me tell you, Auberge Willow Inn knows how to throw a freaking party!! From the bride and groom's entrance all the way to the dinner, speeches and first dance, everything ran so smoothly and just hit the spot! The food was delicious and the energy was incredible! Here are a few photos of the reception including the details, first dances and the croquembouche (au lieu of a wedding cake)!

A bride in a backless lace gown stands with her partner on a covered porch.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate during a lively reception party.
An elegant wedding reception venue with tables set with black chairs and white linens.
A couple shares their first dance at their wedding reception while guests watch from the sides.
Wedding attendees smile and laugh during an emotional reception moment.
A romantic moment captured through window panes with sparklers glowing in the evening.