Diamond Alumni Centre Wedding Photos & Photoshoots

Diamond Alumni Centre, Burnaby Mountain Wedding Venue

Diamond Alumni Centre is a rustic-modern wedding venue perched on Burnaby Mountain at SFU, overlooking Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm, and the North Shore mountains. It is perfect for couples who want cozy, wood-beam lodge vibes with panoramic BC views, without having to drive deep into the wilderness. As one of the Metro Vancouver wedding venues that blends forest, mountain, and city lights, it is a popular pick for couples wanting an intimate, West Coast feel.

What we love for photos

• Split-level layout with a view. The two-level layout lets ceremonies happen downstairs with floor to ceiling windows while receptions take over the upper hall, so the entire day can stay on site while still feeling like distinct spaces. This gives lots of variety in angles and backgrounds without moving guests.
• Huge windows and decks. North-facing windows and wraparound decks frame evergreens, water, and mountain ridges, creating natural, soft light and classic “BC view” backdrops in almost every direction. Twilight and blue hour over the inlet look especially dramatic in wide reception shots.
• Cozy lodge interior. Exposed beams, stone fireplaces, and wood accents give the interior a warm, lodge-like atmosphere that works beautifully with rustic wedding style, boho decor, or winter holiday themes.
• Forest and campus portrait options. Being on the SFU campus means nearby forest trails, viewpoints, and architectural spots can be used for portraits between ceremony and reception, giving you a mix of nature and modern lines without extra travel.
• Intimate feel for small to mid-size weddings. Diamond Alumni Centre works well for smaller and mid-size guest counts, feeling intimate even with a bigger group thanks to the split-level design and low, warm ceiling lines.

How we photograph this venue

Diamond Alumni Centre combines bright window light, darker wood ceilings, and strong backlighting from the view, so careful lighting control is key. We use advanced off camera lighting to keep you evenly lit in front of those big windows while still preserving the view of trees, water, and mountains outside. Our photojournalistic approach focuses on real moments guests moving between decks and hall, emotional speeches against the view, and packed dance floors under the beams—while using the decks, forest edges, and nearby Burnaby Mountain viewpoints for short portrait sessions that do not pull you away from the celebration for long.

Explore more Diamond Alumni Centre weddings and related venues

See how a full day looks in our Diamond Alumni Centre wedding feature and this Burnaby Mountain wedding at Diamond Alumni Centre for more examples of ceremonies and receptions in the space. For similar West Coast lodge and mountain vibes, explore our mountain wedding photos, our lodge wedding galleries, and our rustic wedding photos. You can also see how Diamond Alumni fits into our broader guides, including Burnaby Mountain weddings, best rustic wedding venues around Vancouver, and the full list of top scenic wedding venues around Vancouver BC.

For more about our approach across all these venues, visit our Vancouver wedding photographers homepage.

For current rental details, capacities, and menu options, visit the official SFU Diamond Alumni Centre venue page.