THE ASHWOOD INN

Forever starts here! We offer a modified destination wedding in Ontario. Transform your traditional wedding day into an unforgettable weekend for you and your guests. With the forest as your backdrop, you'll be inspired by the unspoiled natural beauty surrounding you on the first day of the rest of your life. With 22 rooms available to host you and your guests, you’ll have a home base from which to explore the quaint heritage village of Bayfield with world class shopping and dining, relax at the beach or play a round of golf in your free time. The Ashwood provides ceremony space on the grass with the woods as your backdrop, with a beautiful white arbour for you to use for your ceremony. You are also welcome to have your ceremony nestled in the forest. Outdoor weddings provide you with a flexible three-day rental of our property which includes: one day to set up, one day for the event, and one day to tear down. We provide hydro hookups, recycling and garbage bins, a 40’ x 60’ wood dance floor, and bistro lighting outside of your tent (the tent, washrooms, and all other rentals are the responsibility of the renter to supply). You are able to select your own catering and bar service to suit your needs. You are welcome to bring in your own alcohol but must provide a Special Occasions Permit. To assist you with planning we have a recommended list of vendors for planning, photography, videography, entertainment, décor, flowers, and catering but you are welcome to choose any other vendors specific to your taste and budget. One suite for the wedding couple is included and there is a 10 room minimum for weddings smaller than 80 guests, a 15 room minimum for weddings 80-150 guests, and all rooms 22 rooms must be rented for weddings above 150 guests for exclusive access to the property in the low season (September 16 to May 15). There is a 2 night minimum room requirement in the high season (May 16 to September 15).