Wedding Reception Venue's on the Lake???

Lakewinniboater · 04-03-2005, 09:51 PM

Hi there,

Everyone is always so helpful here on the site, I was hoping that you might have some suggestions for a location for a wedding. We are looking for THIS Sept or Oct if possible.

However, I have no clue where to look for info. Maybe a website of locations on or around the lake?? We are looking for THIS September (indoor reception) for about 100-125 people.

Also, I know that SAMIAM stated that there was a Chapel on Winnisquam that was nice.... do you have more info on that? Is it non-denominational? We are Catholic, however, our priest would like to come up and preform the ceremony.

Any help would be MUCH appreciated.

THANKS!!!
Wendy

GWC... · 04-03-2005, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

We held our daughters wedding at the chapel on Church Island on Squam......It was magical with the lake and mouintains surrounding the island.Not that pricey,either.You have to book the boats in advance ....and the weather is usually good in the fall.

Hope this helps - how are the nerves holding up - butterflies, yet?

P.S.- Some past suggestions regarding a wedding cake.

Lakewinniboater · 04-04-2005, 07:10 AM

Butterflies are more like HAWKS right now! Once we find a venue I will be much better.

THANK YOU for the help!
Wendy

jkjoshuatree · 04-04-2005, 11:04 AM

The Mills Falls hotels (there's four of them) in Meredith offer wedding packages. The newest one (Church Landing) is very nice. I was there in February and there was a wedding going on. The wedding party seemed to be having a great time. Millsfalls.com is their website. Check it out.

BillieAnne · 04-05-2005, 01:50 PM

I was married at Chase House on 9/13/03 and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Our wedding was perfection -- The Inns really do a fabulous job!

SAMIAM · 04-05-2005, 05:24 PM

Lakewinni....I think that Church landing could hook you up with the Church Island people.Yes,you can bring your own priest and there is an organ,pews for several hundred people.....it is absolutely breathtaking....not too pricey either....just the boats for transporting your guests.Only drawback is the weather.....if you get rain it's not pretty.We booked a church for the same day as a backup but had beautiful weather.

the real laze · 04-05-2005, 06:53 PM

Another vote for Chase house at the Inns of Mill Falls. They were FLAWLESS with their execution of our reception. May be difficult to get on short notice though.

jkjoshuatree · 04-05-2005, 10:41 PM

Hi,
I'm a Bear Islander too. Are you a Eastie or a Westie?

Mee-n-Mac · 04-06-2005, 12:57 AM

I have no personal experience with the above group but since it hasn't been mentioned in this thread I thought I add it as an option for you to consider.

ps - did you see this thread http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ding+reception

Lakewinniboater · 04-06-2005, 11:50 AM

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You are all so very help. I believe we are going to go with the Chase House. We are very excited.

Now, I just have to find all the other vendors.... Flowers, DJ, Limo (or boats) and church! Just the "small" details. LOL

Thank you again,
Wendy

the real laze · 04-06-2005, 12:19 PM

DJ Chuck Knoll or knowl, can't remember the spelling, he lives in the Manchester area. He understands how to keep the party going without being in the way and obnoxious! The Flowers and Cake were both recommended by the chase house. Both were excellent. We had all we could do to not eat the top layer of cake before our 1 yr. anniversary. It was almost as good a year later too! Good luck and don't hesitate to ask any questions you have!

BillieAnne · 04-06-2005, 12:46 PM

Wendy,

Chase House is very good about supplying a list of recommended vendors, but if you have any questions I'd be happy to share my experiences with the vendors that I used (All good!)!

Belinda

BillieAnne · 04-06-2005, 01:10 PM

I'm a Westie....Our place faces Mark Island and is very close to Camp Lawrence. I'm literally counting the days until ice-out so that we can open for the season!

Grant · 04-06-2005, 01:38 PM

I know one brave Forum member who has hosted weddings for at least one, and I believe TWO, of his daughters on his lakefront lawn! If he reads this, he may be able to provide some insights.

Lakewinniboater · 04-08-2005, 01:16 PM

TWO outdoor weddings at home! YIKES, I bet he has enough knowledge about the stuff to open a business as a wedding planner! LOL I don't have nerves that could take worrying about rain for an outdoor wedding!!

04-03-2005, 09:51 PM	#1
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wedding Reception Venue's on the Lake??? Hi there, Everyone is always so helpful here on the site, I was hoping that you might have some suggestions for a location for a wedding. We are looking for THIS Sept or Oct if possible. However, I have no clue where to look for info. Maybe a website of locations on or around the lake?? We are looking for THIS September (indoor reception) for about 100-125 people. Also, I know that SAMIAM stated that there was a Chapel on Winnisquam that was nice.... do you have more info on that? Is it non-denominational? We are Catholic, however, our priest would like to come up and preform the ceremony. Any help would be MUCH appreciated. THANKS!!! Wendy

04-04-2005, 07:10 AM	#3
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	;-) Butterflies are more like HAWKS right now! Once we find a venue I will be much better. THANK YOU for the help! Wendy

04-04-2005, 11:04 AM	#4
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Meredith? The Mills Falls hotels (there's four of them) in Meredith offer wedding packages. The newest one (Church Landing) is very nice. I was there in February and there was a wedding going on. The wedding party seemed to be having a great time. Millsfalls.com is their website. Check it out. __________________ Dream out loud.

04-05-2005, 01:50 PM	#5
BillieAnne Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bear Island/Lowell, MA Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Weddings at The Lake I was married at Chase House on 9/13/03 and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Our wedding was perfection -- The Inns really do a fabulous job!

04-05-2005, 06:53 PM	#7
the real laze Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lover of GLASS Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another vote for Chase house at the Inns of Mill Falls. They were FLAWLESS with their execution of our reception. May be difficult to get on short notice though. __________________ Amazing how common sense isn't so common anymore!?!?!

04-05-2005, 05:24 PM	#6
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,916 Thanks: 338 Thanked 1,692 Times in 594 Posts	Lakewinni....I think that Church landing could hook you up with the Church Island people.Yes,you can bring your own priest and there is an organ,pews for several hundred people.....it is absolutely breathtaking....not too pricey either....just the boats for transporting your guests.Only drawback is the weather.....if you get rain it's not pretty.We booked a church for the same day as a backup but had beautiful weather.

04-05-2005, 10:41 PM	#8
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Hey Billie... Hi, I'm a Bear Islander too. Are you a Eastie or a Westie? __________________ Dream out loud.

04-06-2005, 12:57 AM	#9
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Wolfeboro Inn I have no personal experience with the above group but since it hasn't been mentioned in this thread I thought I add it as an option for you to consider. ps - did you see this thread http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ding+reception __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

04-06-2005, 11:50 AM	#10
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wedding THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You are all so very help. I believe we are going to go with the Chase House. We are very excited. Now, I just have to find all the other vendors.... Flowers, DJ, Limo (or boats) and church! Just the "small" details. LOL Thank you again, Wendy

04-06-2005, 12:19 PM	#11
the real laze Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lover of GLASS Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DJ Chuck Knoll or knowl, can't remember the spelling, he lives in the Manchester area. He understands how to keep the party going without being in the way and obnoxious! The Flowers and Cake were both recommended by the chase house. Both were excellent. We had all we could do to not eat the top layer of cake before our 1 yr. anniversary. It was almost as good a year later too! Good luck and don't hesitate to ask any questions you have! __________________ Amazing how common sense isn't so common anymore!?!?!

04-06-2005, 12:46 PM	#12
BillieAnne Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bear Island/Lowell, MA Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wedding Vendors For Chase House Wendy, Chase House is very good about supplying a list of recommended vendors, but if you have any questions I'd be happy to share my experiences with the vendors that I used (All good!)! Belinda

04-06-2005, 01:10 PM	#13
BillieAnne Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bear Island/Lowell, MA Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	jk.... I'm a Westie....Our place faces Mark Island and is very close to Camp Lawrence. I'm literally counting the days until ice-out so that we can open for the season!

04-06-2005, 01:38 PM	#14
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,504 Thanks: 382 Thanked 231 Times in 125 Posts	At Your Place? I know one brave Forum member who has hosted weddings for at least one, and I believe TWO, of his daughters on his lakefront lawn! If he reads this, he may be able to provide some insights. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

04-08-2005, 01:16 PM	#15
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	He IS BRAVE!!!! TWO outdoor weddings at home! YIKES, I bet he has enough knowledge about the stuff to open a business as a wedding planner! LOL I don't have nerves that could take worrying about rain for an outdoor wedding!!

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