A Boardwalk Wedding.
Every moment of your wedding day unfolds in one stunning riverfront setting.
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Serving couples across Southwest Michigan, Harbor Country, and beyond.
Your whole day, in one place.
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Here’s how the entire day unfolds.
From the moment you arrive to the bonfire on the beach.
On your wedding day, the venue opens at 9am. Your Boardwalk team will have all of your furniture and linens set, so you can begin setup and decorating as soon as you arrive. You have exclusive access to the full property.
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Brides and bridesmaids have private use of this standalone space overlooking the ceremony meadow. Vintage furnishings, modern amenities and a genuinely relaxing place to get ready, with a view to match.
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Tucked into the north woods, the groom’s cabin is a dedicated space for the guys to relax and get dressed. Private, secluded, and everything they need to put the finishing touches on before the big moment.
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Your guests’ first impression starts here. We’ll handle the smooth arrival of your guests. Our staff host greets everyone at the welcome marquee and grand entrance, a space you can design to set the tone for the entire day.
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Staff parking attendants direct traffic and greet guests as they arrive. Guests can be dropped off at the marquee entrance before parking in the main lot, with additional angled parking along Diller Rd.
A loading ramp is available for vendors, and special parking arrangements can be made for the wedding party, family, and large vehicles. We offer hotel shuttle service packages too.
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The grassy meadow is the perfect backdrop for a riverfront wedding ceremony. Our staff will set up your chairs, arch, and podium, and you can decorate it with your own style.
We also provide the speakers and wireless microphones, which are integrated into the venue-wide audio system, so all of your guests can hear every word.
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Guests make their way over to the Courtyard and Boardwalk as our staff transitions the ceremony space to lawn games (bean-bag toss, giant Jenga, bocce ball, and others). Music plays on the ambient speaker system throughout the venue, while guests eat, drink and enjoy the private beach, courtyard, boardwalk, hanging gardens and indoor air-conditioned lodge.
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Guests are seated in our new 50’x75’ garden pavilion, rain or shine, May-October. With seating for up to 250 guests, we provide the tables, chairs, white tablecloths, and other reception furniture necessities. Add your own style and centerpieces to create a theme and palate all your own.
The floor is a hardscape stone, the sides are removable, and the tall forest to the west provides ample shade in the late afternoon.
During dinner, ambient music plays on the speakers, part of the venue-wide audio system, with speeches and announcements crisp and clear throughout.
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For receptions up to 120 guests, our indoor heated and air-conditioned banquet hall is available to host your reception dinner. The 4’ feather chandeliers and pendant lights creates a soft and dynamic atmosphere, with speakers and projectors available.
All off-season (Nov-April) events are hosted in the banquet hall. During peak-season outdoor events, the banquet hall is available as air-conditioned relief, custom installations, and rainy-day backup locations for ceremony, cocktail hour, and dancefloor.
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After dinner and speeches, it’s time for the dance party. Host it on the courtyard under the stars, as a pattern of glow bricks light up. Your DJ or live band has ample power, wifi, and a 40’x40’ stone courtyard to keep the party going all night. Mist curtains surround the dance floor for those hot summer nights.
Music from the dancefloor is integrated into the venue-wide audio system. Throughout the night, the music and emcee announcements are heard everywhere, from the bar to the reception pavilion.
At sunset, our staff lights the bonfire on the beach, along with the glass-top propane fire table on the boardwalk.
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We provide lounge vignettes in several locations around the venue. Selections are always expanding and changing. Our staff will carefully curate and place vignettes around the venue on your behalf.
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Vintage glass chandeliers hang from the towering riverside oaks. Large goose feather chandeliers in the air-conditioned banquet hall shift hues and change colors.
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The team that makes it all come together.
The magic of The Boardwalk is the team behind it. Our in-house staff coordinates with your outside vendors on timing, setup, and flow, so you and your guests can focus on the celebration.
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We don't require an exclusive caterer; however, we highly recommend Chef Alex and his team at Gandia's Catering. As an ACF-Certified Executive Chef specializing in private events and farm-to-table meals, Alex approaches each menu with creativity and precision. His team's energy is contagious, and it shows in everything they put on the table. After your date is reserved, schedule a consultation to see what's possible.
If you have another caterer in mind, we will happily work with them.
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We work with several trusted third-party bar service providers for custom packages, creative bar trailers, and indoor/outdoor setups. Our venue coordinator will make introductions and offer experienced guidance to find the right fit for your event.
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We have an extensive network of professionals who serve our guests and we’re always expanding it. From photobooths and bounce houses to day-of coordinators and specialty cakes, our venue coordinator will have a recommendation for just about anything you need.
Full-service wedding packages.
May – October (Peak Season)
Includes full-service staffing and all indoor and outdoor venue amenities. Pricing does not include catering or bar services.
Up to 150 guests
$18,000
150–200 guests
$21,000
200–250 guests
$24,000
250–300 guests
$28,000
Sunday–Thursday events receive a 20% discount.
November – April (Off-Season)
Indoor amenities only.
Up to 150 guests: $8,000
*All pricing includes taxes and gratuity.
Simple from the start.
A $2,000 deposit holds your date. Here’s what happens from there:
We introduce you to your dedicated venue coordinator and send a custom event plan to build out together.
Your coordinator connects you with preferred vendors for music, photography, florals, hair & makeup, and more.
We schedule planning calls to work through every detail and make sure nothing is left to chance.
Your coordinator is onsite the day of, managing the details so you don’t have to.
$2,000 security deposit due at booking
25% due within 30 days of booking
Remaining 75% in 3 installments, spaced evenly between booking date and event date
Security deposit returned 30 days after your event, assuming no incidentals
Payment Schedule
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