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South Shore Resort & Retreats
Some weddings are about production. This one is about presence.
At South Shore, you’ll say “I do” with the lake behind you, the people you love close by, and an entire weekend entirely your own.
South Shore Resort & Retreats is a historic lakefront property in West Michigan, originally established as a gathering place for families escaping the city for summer air and open water. Today, it continues that legacy with newly renovated accommodations to offer couples a private shoreline setting designed for meaningful, intimate celebrations that unfold naturally.
YOUR WEEKEND, ALL IN ONE PLACE Your wedding here isn’t just a ceremony. It’s time together for memory-making. With on-site lodging for up to 52 guests, South Shore allows your closest people to stay, gather, and celebrate without ever leaving the property. Your weekend can include: Lakeside ceremony overlooking Twin Lake Sunset dinners and welcome gatherings Rehearsal dinners on-site Fireside nights with your favorite people Post-wedding brunch before everyone heads home Everything flows in one place.
MADE FOR CELEBRATIONS THAT FEEL LIKE YOU South Shore is ideal for couples who want something more personal than a traditional venue, and more meaningful than a single-day event. Perfect for: Intimate weddings and micro-weddings Weekend destination celebrations Nature-inspired, lakefront ceremonies Gatherings where everyone stays together This is for couples who want a connected experience over a singular event.
SIMPLE TO PLAN. EASY TO BE PRESENT. We make it easy to bring your vision to life. On-site support includes: Flexible indoor and outdoor gathering spaces Private cabins for your guests Optional chef services Local vendor recommendations You bring the vision. We help you shape the experience.
WHY COUPLES CHOOSE SOUTH SHORE Because it doesn’t feel like a venue. It feels like a place you can return to. A quiet shoreline. A soft sunset. Nothing overstated. Nothing rushed. Just a wedding that feels like it belongs to you.
READY TO PLAN YOUR LAKEFRONT WEDDING? We’d love to hear what you’re imagining.
THE DETAILS
Number of reception rooms available?
2
How many weddings can take place at once?
1
Separate cocktail room?
Yes
Room capacity for a cocktail reception?
50
Room capacity for a seated dinner?
72
Outdoor reception area?
Yes
Room rental fee?
Yes
Deposit amount required?
Yes
Do you have a kitchen on site?
Yes
If so, what types of cuisine do you offer?
What dietary considerations do you accommodate?
Is in-house catering required?
No
Required to use in-house alcohol?
No
Do you offer on-site wedding ceremonies?
Yes
Is audio/visual equipment available?
No
Do you offer valet parking?
No
Is your facility LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes
Do you allow pets for ceremonies?
No
Is your facility handicap accessible?
Yes
Do you provide a lounge for wedding parties?
Yes
Complimentary overnight stay for couples?
Yes











