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White Birch Lodge
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Elk Rapids, Michigan · 2.3 mi to the lake
Relaxed lakefront lodging with included meals & Wi-Fi, plus water sports, tennis & yoga classes.
Plan your tour
- Setting lakefront venue, 2.3 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 +1 231-264-8271
- Website whitebirchlodge.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
From the reviews
My son and his wife attended a wedding here and we visited them over the weekend. What a beautiful area. Mostly condominiums.
Super cool atmosphere and a great location on Elk Lake! The young staff are incredibly kind, helpful and so courteous, it makes you feel like you're either at a Disney Park or back in time on an episode of Father Knows Best or Leave it to Beaver!
My first trip here. I DJ'd a wedding "after party" at this place and it was close to home so I didn't stay over to evaluate any rooms. But what I saw was a place was very cozy and a lot of fun! The service I experienced was excellent and the staff were awesome! Book your special event with confidence!
What a gem! The property is fantastic. It's a throwback to the old summer time family resorts of the 50s. The family that runs it are some of the nicest and most gracious hosts I have ever met.
Getting married at White Birch Lodge
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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