Whistle Bear
Garden Chapel
This charming open-aired chapel features manicured gardens encasing your aisle entrance while the natural landscape of Whistle Bear’s golf course provides the perfect backdrop. A retractable peaked roof provides complete protection from the weather.
Seating Capacity: 350
The Forestview Room & Terrace
A truly grand space, the Forestview Room, with its 20-foot ceilings and exposed hand-carved pine beams, lends its splendour best to a wedding reception. Casement windows and a private terrace offer breathtaking views overlooking the golf course and a vista that includes the nearby forest and inspiring sunsets.
Seating Capacity: 400
The Grandview Room & Terrace
This romantic and inviting room features a stunning 20-foot mirrored vaulted ceiling with intricate wood-carved details and beautiful crystal chandeliers. While windows on two sides bring natural light into the room, a striking fireplace draws you in and creates a stylish focal point and backdrop.
Adding an al fresco touch is the room’s private outdoor garden.
Seating Capacity: 170
The Rose Room & Terrace
With surrounding windows, this room captures Whistle Bear’s natural landscape, while the elegant 20-foot ceiling with exposed hand-carved beams and beautiful crystal chandeliers add a romantic touch.
A private outdoor terrace, overlooking the golf course, is the perfect place for pre and post dinner cocktails.
Seating Capacity: 150
Planning Your Day
Leah Silvestro
Leah Silvestro was part of Whistle Bear’s opening team after the clubhouse renovation as a Maître d’ and, shortly thereafter, took a role as Special Events Coordinator. After a brief hiatus, Leah is back at Pearle Weddings & Events! She is passionate about weddings and all the planning and details that go into them. Leah cannot wait to meet all the amazing future Whistle Bear couples!
Lauren Cuthbert
Lauren has recently joined the Pearle team after living in Manchester, England for five years. Having worked in corporate and private events for the past 10 years, Lauren understands what it takes to make your dream event a reality. Her love for weddings, bubbly personality and willingness to bring your ideas to life are key characteristics that make working with Lauren so easy! She looks forward to meeting with you!
Alex Upfield
After spending 10 years working in the Mental Health and Addictions field, in 2019, Alex changed directions and entered the world of weddings. For the first three years she fell in love with textiles and bridal gowns, supporting brides in finding their dream dress! With her fine attention to detail and her passion for supporting couples to bring their visions to life, she is grateful to be a part of the Whistle Bear team and is excited to meet you and your fiancé!
Vanessa Davis
Vanessa Davis has been the driving force behind many of the weddings and events at Pearle since 2011. She loves people and being able to assess her clients’ needs. If you are looking for an expert across all Pearle properties, Vanessa is the one you want to connect with! Her ultimate goal is to have the couple say “we would do it exactly the same all over again!”
Ty Sitko
Senior Special Events Consultant
Ty Sitko is our resident Pearle Weddings expert. Having spent time learning the ins and outs of every Pearle property Ty is our go-to for couples interested in multiple venues. With experience in all areas of weddings, from maitre’d to coordinator Ty understands the function and flow of your day and is here to make your dream a reality.