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Up to 400 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$750 - $5.3k

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Bay Pointe is West Michigan’s premier destination resort offering superb facilities designed to welcome and inspire every guest.

From corporate events and meetings, engagement celebrations, baby showers and anniversary parties to elegant soirées and weddings, Bay Pointe will make every special event come to life.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space with stay

Best for these Occasions

anniversarybaby showerbirthday partybridal showercharity eventcorporate eventengagement partygroup getawayholiday partyProduct Launchrehearsal dinner / Welcome ReceptionRetreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, etc.Reunionsocial eventwedding ceremonywedding reception

Venue type

BallroomBanquet Hall / Event FacilityBarn / Farm / RanchBeach / Lake / Waterfront LocationBoutique Hotel

Views

forestgardenlakelandscaped grounds

Style

ElegantCoastalGarden PartyModernNautical

Venue Settings

When you celebrate your wedding or special event at Bay Pointe, you and your guests will experience distinct personalized service centered around you and your dreams. Conveniently located between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo or Chicago and Detroit, Bay Pointe Inn overlooks the islands of Gun Lake and offers a variety of unique onsite event venues. The Lakefront Pavilion, BoatHouse Villa and the new Bay Pointe Woods (opening June 2019) are each exceptionally designed and comfortable event spaces.

As a flexible all-season, venue, our events and banquet teams specialize in vibrant spring weddings, lavish summer ceremonies, twilight autumn weddings and indoor winter weddings where up to 300 guests are warmed by a floor to ceiling fireplace. Each of our unique venue spaces has been designed to ensure a successful event by enjoying a variety of event styles and effortless entertaining with family and friends.

Nestled along the shores of Gun Lake, an enchanting backdrop for creating life’s most cherished memories, there is no other ceremony locations that compare in West Michigan. Whether you choose to celebrate lakeside, in the ballroom, or in the garden — Bay Pointe offers the best places to say "I Do" with gorgeous views.

The Bay Pointe wedding promise is to make your special day amazing from the time you, your wedding party and guests arrive. Don’t settle for a typical location, enjoy a Bay Pointe celebration.

Capacity

300Seated275Buffet400Standing
Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Estimated price per head
$20 – $104

Additional charges
6% State Sales Tax on all Items
21% Service Charge on all Food, Beverage and Liquor
9% Resort Fee on All Lodging Accommodations
Food & beverage minimums do apply and vary by space rented and time of year.

Insurance

Additional insurance is not required to host an event here

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
2004

Curfew
11 PM

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client must use the catering provided by the venue

Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services

Music
No Amplified Music Allowed

Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only

Accommodations

Our Inn
   32 Standard Rooms, one or two queen beds (16 lakeside, 16 gardenside)
   1 Family Suite, one king and two queen beds
   4 Lakeside Deluxe Suites, one king bed, whirlpool tub, fireplace, top floor with a view
   2 Lakeside Ultimate Suites, one king bed and one queen size sleeper sofa, whirlpool tub, fireplace, top floor with a view

Our BoatHouse Villa

     4 bedrooms (1 King + Sleeper Sofa, 2 Queen + Sleeper Sofa, 1 Queen, 1 Queen) plus loft (3 Twin) sleeps up to 15 people.  Full kitchen, living room, game room with pool and shuffleboard tables, private patio on the lake, veranda, private boat dock.

1 - Woods Handicap Accessible Cottage Unit (1 King bedroom, 2 baths, larger living room w/ queen sleeper sofa and other soft seating, gas fireplace, mini kitchenette)

9 - Woods Cottage Unit -1 King bedroom, 2 queen bedroom, 2 baths, living room w/ queen sleeper sofa, gas fireplace, mini kitchenette)


Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite amenities

WifiAmple Parking OnsiteDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Venue Features

The scene

Nestled along the shores of historic Gun Lake, the beautifully manicured lawns & gardens create a picturesque backdrop for your one of a kind celebration. Photo ops abound at each of the unique reception spaces; at the BoatHouse Villa, a century-old home with a private lakefront patio and ceremony space, the Lakefront Pavilion, an open-air space right along the shore, and the Bay Pointe Woods, the newest addition to our property.

Standout venue features

Guest lodging is available at the Inn, BoatHouse and Cottages. Special blocks are set aside for each group to keep your closest friends and family on site.

Extra perks

All venue rentals include banquet tables (round or long) and white linens, seats for reception and ceremony, 5 cocktail tables with white linens (more for cocktail receptions) napkins, silverware, glassware, set up and tear down crews, staff and bartenders (with hosted bar).

Save now on prime available dates for 2019. We are offering a $1000 reception venue rental discount and completely waiving the ceremony rental fee (ceremony site will still include seating, arbor, unity table, and podium).