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The Beach Barn
4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in East Tawas, Michigan · 0.4 mi to the lakeshore
Plan your tour
- Setting lakefront venue, 0.4 mi to the lakeshore — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
- 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 (989) 214-3435
- Website the-beachbarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“The setting speaks for itself: an elegantly designed interior opens onto a spacious outdoor patio overlooking beautiful Tawas Bay on Lake Huron.”
“Sharon and Sheryl both went above and beyond for us, not only on the actual wedding day, but also on the days, weeks, and months leading up to it.”
“The lake served as the breathtaking backdrop for our ceremony, after which the patio was seamlessly transformed into a stunning cocktail hour space.”
“From start to finish, we felt very supported by the owners, Sharon and Phil—who really took a hands on approach—and our wedding coordinator, Haylee.”
From the reviews
We had our wedding at the Beach Barn venue last week, and it was wonderful! Sharon and Sheryl both went above and beyond for us, not only on the actual wedding day, but also on the days, weeks, and months leading up to it.
Our wedding at The Beach Barn on 5/31/25 surpassed any vision we could have dreamed up. The setting speaks for itself: an elegantly designed interior opens onto a spacious outdoor patio overlooking beautiful Tawas Bay on Lake Huron.
The Beach Barn at Lake Life Cottages is the perfect Up North destination for a wedding. We were their first wedding for the venue, in May 2024, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! The space is absolutely incredible and being right on Lake Huron is special. If you’re looking for a wedding venue, this is it.
Sharon and her team were amazing to work with for our son's Rehearsal Dinner June 28th at the Beach Barn. The communication was very prompt each time there was a question regarding specific details. They were very accommodating with helping to set up with with our exact vision.
Getting married at The Beach Barn
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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