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Marina Shores Yacht Club (Open Year Round to the Public)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 247 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Portage, Indiana · 1.5 mi to the lake
Yacht-club-themed spot with a menu of American classics, plus sushi, seafood and vegan dishes.
Plan your tour
- Setting lakefront venue, 1.5 mi to the lake — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity couples mention 75–75-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Phone +1 219-841-9113
- Website marinashoresyachtclub.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“The room was beautifully decorated with window views of the marina from 3 sides.”
What couples highlight
“Absolutely stunning venue and phenomenal staff!”
From the reviews
Great service, great food, and one of the only places around with somewhat of a water view! They have live music and karaoke often, check their schedule. Seems like the type of place people come to again and again! Kylie V was very attentive and made us feel welcome, even with two little ones being a bit wild at times.
Getting married at Marina Shores Yacht Club (Open Year Round to the Public)
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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