VENUE COORDINATOR I FLEXIBLE WEDDING PACKAGES | NO CORKAGE FEE

 

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Congratulations on your engagement!

This is such an important time in your life and we are honoured that you and your fiancé are considering booking our services for your big day. With a focus on design and an (almost obsessive!) attention to detail, it is important to us that you and your guests feel at home in our space.

Our venues are intentionally different from one another - from the brick, chandeliers and industrial character of the Ramsay Design Centre to the contemporary architecture and flexible spaces at Platform Calgary.

Whether you already know exactly what you want or are still figuring out the details, our team can help you find the right space and the right level of support for your day.

We’d love to welcome you for a private tour and hear more about what you’re planning.

Warmly,

 

Our venues

Unique spaces for a one-of-a-kind couple

At The Commons, we manage a collection of distinctive Calgary venues, each with its own character, scale and possibilities.

Explore our spaces below and follow along as we expand into new locations around the city and beyond!


 
 

ramsay design centre

Industrial opulence unites our collection of venues in the Ramsay Design Centre. With soaring exposed ceilings, brick walls and chandeliers, our rooms range from cozy alcoves to bright open ballrooms. All original rooms within the historic Westeel Building (circa 1919), each room is unparalleled in its unique architectural personality

 

the hemingway room

Ceremony I Reception

Capacity up to 175 guests

A bright, open ballroom with 14-foot brick walls, chandeliers and plenty of natural light. The Hemingway gives you room to move from ceremony through dinner and dancing while still feeling warm and intimate.

the parlour room

Ceremony I Reception I Cocktails

Capacity up to 100 guests

Intimate, fully furnished and rich with character, the Parlour has velvet seating, chandeliers, exposed brick and a relaxed speakeasy feel.

 

INCLUDED ADDITIONAL SPACES

 

Patio

COCKTAILS | RECEPTION | OUTDOOR SPACE

Included with Hemingway bookings. A private outdoor patio with café lights, furniture and space for cocktails, fresh air or a quieter moment away from the main room.

Optional upgraded patio décor packages are also available.

 

PALM ROOM

GETTING READY | PRIVATE SPACE

Included with Ramsay wedding bookings. A private room for getting ready, keeping personal items close by and having a quieter space throughout the day.

 

 

platform calgary

Where modern style meets memorable gatherings. Platform Calgary offers a fresh, contemporary setting in the heart of East Village, with flexible spaces that can be used on their own or together throughout the day. It’s a great fit for couples looking for a modern backdrop, a larger guest count or the flexibility to move between ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dancing without changing venues.

 

multipurpose space

CEREMONY | RECEPTION | DINNER | DANCING

Capacity 350 standing | 250 seated

Located on the second floor, the Multi-Purpose Space is a large, bright open room with plenty of flexibility for ceremony, dinner and dancing.


west hall

CEREMONY | RECEPTION | COCKTAILS

Capacity 250 standing | 120 seated

Bright, contemporary and easy to adapt, West Hall works well for weddings that want a slightly more intimate footprint while still leaving room for cocktails, dinner and dancing.


Additional spaces

 

KPMG Pitch Stage

CEREMONY | SPEECHES | ENTERTAINMENT

Capacity 150 seated

A dedicated stage and presentation space connected to West Hall, giving you a natural focal point for your ceremony, speeches, live music or other key moments throughout the day.

 

Outdoor COURTYARD

COCKTAILS | RECEPTION | OUTDOOR SPACE

Capacity 250 Standing

A large outdoor space connected to the main event areas, perfect for cocktail hour, fresh air or extending the celebration outdoors.

Optional patio enhancements can also be added depending on how you’d like to use the space.

 

 
 

CONTEMPORARY CALGARY

The former Centennial Planetarium is one of Calgary’s most distinctive architectural spaces, offering dramatic settings for couples looking for something less traditional.

PLEASE NOTE: Venue availability at Contemporary Calgary will become more limited in 2027 as the building prepares for the provincial government’s Centennial Planetarium Transformation Project. All of our event spaces remain available for bookings through June 30, 2027. The Grotto will have a temporary period of reduced availability from January 10-May 31, 2027 due to an incoming art installation, but will be available again for bookings from June 1 through June 30, 2027.

grotto

 
 
 

ceremony | reception | cocktails

Capacity: 600 Standing | 480 Seated

A dramatic circular space with scale, architectural character and plenty of room for larger celebrations.


 

The atrium

CEREMONY | RECEPTION | COCKTAILS

Capacity 370 Standing 180 Seated

A striking architectural setting with soaring ceilings, curved walls and the gallery’s signature central ramp.

 

HEATHER EDWARDS THEATRE

Heather Edwards

ceremony

Capacity Theatre seating for 190

A newly renovated theatre for ceremonies or wedding moments that benefit from built-in seating and dedicated technical infrastructure.

 

 

Weddings in Motion

Real Weddings, Real Inspiration

 

Credit: TK Shotz

Credit: Fly Free Film

Credit: Ambedo Agency

 

wedding package highlights

why book with the commons?

 

No corkage fee!

One highlight of our space is that we don’t charge a corkage fee - which means you can bring in your own alcohol - often a huge cost-savings for your day.

Event Host

Every wedding includes dedicated venue support to help manage the space, welcome vendors and keep the venue side of the day running smoothly.

Services built into the rental

We provide many of the basic components from which you can design your wedding such as furniture, A/V equipment, staff and many day-of needs, so you can focus on the details that will make your day special.

 

 

WEDDING SUPPORT

To compliment our unique venues, we have a variety of services you may want to consider for your Big Day. From custom styling and design to a more D.I.Y. approach, our packages are customizable for your every need. We know our venues intimately so why not take advantage of our expertise and add-on services such as wedding coordination, bar service, a patio, extra rooms, additional access and furniture, all for a fraction of the cost of outside vendors.

 

 what is the next step?

Come see the spaces

The best way to know whether a venue feels right is usually to see it in person.

Book a private tour and we’ll show you around, talk through what you’re planning and help you narrow down the space and support that make the most sense.