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Lanier Islands Resort
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,236 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Buford, Georgia · 0.7 mi to the lake
Cozy rooms, villas & lake houses in a tranquil lakefront resort with dining, golf & water sports.
Plan your tour
- Setting lakefront venue, 0.7 mi to the lake — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone (800) 768-5253
- Website lanierislands.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“We were able to take advantage of the southern residence discount and enjoyed the week with beautiful views of the lake and plenty of room for the kids to run around.”
From the reviews
we had the most wonderful time on our family getaway with two small children at the resort! We were able to take advantage of the southern residence discount and enjoyed the week with beautiful views of the lake and plenty of room for the kids to run around.
Getting married at Lanier Islands Resort
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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