Church & State Wines
Charming and open till midnight. Out in nature — barely any décor required.
Partly included. Includes bar. Doesn’t include catering, tables & chairs and coordinator.
The music
Music and bar wrap by 12 a.m. Bookings run 4 p.m. to midnight.
The room
Up to 200 guests. 200 seated without dancing, 170 with dancing; the terrace patio holds 100.
Getting there
21 km from downtown Victoria — book a shuttle for guests.
The money
$10,000 — Peak season (May–Sept) has a $10,000 food and beverage minimum plus a venue rental of $6,000 on a Saturday ($5,000 Fri/Sun). Oct–Apr is a $6,500 minimum and a $4,000 Saturday rental. Rates change by season, so confirm with the venue.
The setting
Vineyards & Cideries in Saanich Peninsula, Victoria.
Catering
In-house only.
Bar
Venue bar.
Season
Year-round; peak May–Sept.
Rain plan
Indoor ceremony site in the winery for bad weather or the cooler months.
Where it is
1445 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5
Fisgard Lighthouse
18 km away. Pair with Hatley Castle — they’re five minutes apart.
Fan Tan Alley
19 km away. Morning light, no crowds — perfect for the wedding party getting ready shots.
Fernwood Square
19 km away. Book the pub patio for welcome drinks — walkable from downtown hotels.
Price checked for the 2025 season. Prices change by season, so confirm with the venue. Report a change →
Sources: couples’ quotes shared in a Victoria wedding thread; venue rate sheet (PDF), venue website