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The Briars Resort & Spa

The Briars Resort & Spa is a historic lakeside inn on the south shore of Lake Simcoe in Jackson's Point, with gardens, forests, a waterfront and a private beach, and both indoor and outdoor ceremony venues. SIGS photographed Erica and Connor's wedding here — an outdoor ceremony in the sunlight, from the procession and ring exchange to the reception and dancing.

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Can you have your ceremony and reception at The Briars?

Yes. The Briars offers both outdoor and indoor ceremony venues and reception spaces on its Lake Simcoe grounds. SIGS photographed Erica and Connor's outdoor ceremony here — the procession, the ring exchange in the sunlight, and the officiant leading the vows — followed by the reception and dancing.

What are the wedding spaces, and how many guests fit?

By the resort's own figures, the Garden Tent seats up to 230 guests with a dance floor (290 without), the Great Hall up to 130 (150 without), the Garden Court up to 110 (140 without), and the Jalna Room up to 40 (60 without). The Garden Tent is seasonal, set on the grounds surrounded by nature.

What is the setting like at The Briars?

The Briars is a historical inn set on the south shore of Lake Simcoe, with Victorian charm and easy access to the outdoors — gardens, forests, the waterfront, and a private beach. It is a resort, with on-site accommodations including Manor House heritage rooms and cottages.

What has SIGS photographed at The Briars?

Our coverage here is Erica and Connor's wedding. It runs from the outdoor ceremony — the procession down the aisle, the ring exchange, and the vows — through wedding-party portraits on the grounds to the reception and dancing.

Where is The Briars, and can guests stay overnight?

The Briars Resort & Spa is at 55 Hedge Road in Jackson's Point on Lake Simcoe. As a resort, it offers on-site accommodations — Manor House heritage rooms, the Sunrise Cottage, and additional cottages — so guests can stay over.

Weddings photographed at The Briars Resort & Spa

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Hosts: Ceremony & reception venue
Capacity: Multiple ceremony and reception spaces, indoor and outdoor. By the resort's figures: the Garden Tent seats up to 230 with a dance floor (290 without), the Great Hall up to 130 (150 without), the Garden Court up to 110 (140 without), and the Jalna Room up to 40 (60 without).

Frequently asked

Where is The Briars Resort & Spa located?

The Briars is at 55 Hedge Rd, Jackson's Point, ON L0E 1L0, on the south shore of Lake Simcoe.

Does The Briars host outdoor ceremonies?

Yes. The Briars offers both outdoor and indoor ceremony venues, plus reception spaces, on its lakeside grounds.

How many guests can The Briars accommodate?

It depends on the space: the Garden Tent seats up to 230 with a dance floor, the Great Hall up to 130, the Garden Court up to 110, and the Jalna Room up to 40.

Can wedding guests stay overnight at The Briars?

Yes. As a resort, The Briars offers on-site accommodations, including Manor House heritage rooms and cottages.

What's the setting like at The Briars?

It's a historical inn on Lake Simcoe with Victorian charm, gardens, forests, a waterfront, and a private beach.

Find The Briars Resort & Spa

Address: 55 Hedge Rd, Jackson's Point, ON L0E 1L0
Jackson's Point
Contact: (905) 722-0001

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