Elopement


Planning an elopement?  With the casual elegance of a West Coast retreat and the warmth of a Mediterranean climate, the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa is a perfect location - just minutes from Vancouver, but a world away from city life.  With our luxurious Spa Suites, all of which have ocean views, and a variety of picturesque ceremony locations to choose from, both outdoors in our gardens and on the beach, as well as various indoor options, you will be in great hands on your special day.



Mediterranean Nights Elopement Package

This package includes the following:
  • Two nights in an Oceanfront Room with a wood-burning fireplace.
  • Breakfast for two each morning.
  • Assistance with your Marriage Commissioner
  • Two Witnesses for your vows (if you wish)
  • $50 towards Dinner in our eat@galianoinn Restaurant for one night.
  • Two Signature Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa Kimono robes
  • A Healing Earth Couples Experience in our Madrona del Mar Spa.
  • A Bottle of Bubbly and Chocolates in your room on arrival or after the ceremony.
  • Use of a Smart Car for a full day to explore the island.

Oceanfront Queen Room:  $908.64
Oceanfront King Room:  $1008.67

Taxes and gratuities not included.

If you wish, you can add any of the following to your package:



  • A Sunset Kayak Tour  $55  per person - Paddle in the warmth of the setting sun, under crimson skies.  A wonderful end to a beautiful day.
  • Flowers  (prices vary / seasonally available)
  • Wedding Cake  $50 - A beautiful single tier wedding cake that we provide for you. 
  • Gift Basket  $75 - An array of spa items for the bath & body.
  • Romantic Turn Down Service  $99 - Silk rose petals on your turned down bed, soft romantic music, lights dimmed & candles lit and a warm bubble bath drawn. Your suite is transformed like magic, while you dine.
          In our cooler months, we can light the fireplace for the return to your room.  A special feature, we
          also include, is having our custom Madrona Massage table in your King or Queen Spa Suite set  
          with linens and massage oil for you to massage each other.
  • Photography - Please visit the websites of these fine photographers to make arrangements to capture the beauty of your special day:
- Henny Schnare: www.galianoisland.com/services/view/131/4
- TAIT Photography: www.taitphoto.com
- Georgie Wilson Photography: http://www.georgiewilson.com/blog/2011/07/
 

To help you further, with the planning of your special day, please email us for information on everything from flowers to music.

 


You will be responsible for arranging, prior to coming to the island, all of the documents required for your Ceremony.  Please visit the Vital Statistics Government Website to make sure you have all of the details covered.

The following is the link for Vital Statistics - Getting Married in British Columbia:

www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage

You will need to contact and make arrangements with an Officiate of your choice.  These are the three B.C. Licensed Marriage Commissioners in the area who perforrn Civic Ceremonies: 

Barbara Littlejohn (Galiano)   ph. 250-539-5255  email: barb@cedarplace.com


Dora Fitzgerald (Galiano)   ph. 250-539-3247  email: dorafitz@telus.net

Gayleen Shapka (Port Coquitlam)   ph. 604-942-5842  email: gashapka@gmail.com