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Brook Lodge Hotel & Conference Resort
6535 North 42nd Street
Augusta, MI 49012
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4.9
out of 5.0
21 Reviews

About
The very best of everything...

This once private estate provides a unique setting for your ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner and overnight accommodations. Brook Lodge combines true gourmet cuisine, a majestic background composed of fountains, waterfalls, beautiful gardens and historic buildings, along with an expert wedding planning staff. Spaces offered for groups of 20 to 300, along with 44 overnight rooms with two homes from the turn of the century. On site recreation includes driving range, putting green, tennis, boating on Old Mill Pond and more.

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Endorsements
Brook Lodge is one of the most elegant Wedding and Reception sites. There staff is very professional and easy to work with. I enjoy working with them.
I have photographed many weddings at Brook Lodge and it is just a beautiful wedding venue. I always have new opportunities to create beautiful, emotional portraits on the grounds. The service they provide to their clients is always professional, and the food, well it's like going to a 5 star restaurant, outstanding! Tim Blake Blake's Photographic Studio Plainwell, MI
Brook Lodge is a beautiful location for your wedding. The staff is fantastic and very accommodating in helping to make your wedding one that you will remember for a lifetime.
Brook Lodge is one of the areas best place to have an event! The staff is very reliable and easy to work with!
Brook Lodge maintains beautiful facilities!!! The food and service are excellent! I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding or special event. The Rose Garden is an especially lovely place for a ceremony!

Frequently Asked Questions
Describe any specialities your venue is known for:
Brook Lodge has a never ending supply of gorgeous backdrops. There are fountains, a waterfall, pond and many gardens that make up a picture perfect setting for the historic buildings.
How many people does the space *comfortably* accomodate?
We have several different banquet spaces. We can accommodate up to 200 guests for an indoor reception and up to approx. 300 for a reception outdoors under a tent. Our garden ceremony space can seat approx. 250 guests.
How do you usually charge?
We have a reception package that is per person which includes the banquet space, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, champagne toast, tables, chairs, linens, dance floor, candlelit centerpieces. Bar service is additional and there are a number of options. Ceremony rental is also additional - there is a flat rental fee plus a fee per chair.
Do you offer any special services?
We offer a lot of assistance with your wedding planning. Our staff will also setup your favors, namecards and other decor the day of the wedding for a stress-free wedding day!
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
We have a number of different options for rehearsal dinners. There is an outdoor lawn area that is perfect for a barbecue and bonfire or several indoor areas to do a casual buffet or plate meal.
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
What items (if any) can you offer for the ceremony?
Our garden has a gazebo in it and we provide some hanging baskets and other flower pots. We will also provide a table for a unity candle, etc. We also have white columns available for rent. Any other decor can be brought in by the couple or arranged through a florist.
Do you provide rentals?
All the setup items are included in the reception package - tables, chairs, white table cloths, choice of colored linen napkin, china, flatware, glassware, dance floor, and candlelit centerpieces. We do offer chair covers for an additional fee.
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
We staff approximately 1 server per 3 guest tables (tables seat 8).
Do you require brides to use a specific list of vendors?
No, we provide a list of vendors as a courtesy but brides are not required to use them.
Do you require the wedding party to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is there an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
No, couples must arrange for their own musicians for both the ceremony and reception.
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the ocassion?
We have a historic home called the Dr's Cottage that is available to rent for a cocktail hour. We provide a dressing room for the bride that is included in the ceremony rental. We can also arrange for separate rooms to seat the children.
Do you have cooking facilities?
No
Do you provide your own catering? If so, can a bride opt to use an outside caterer if she prefers?
We must provide all food and beverage service with the exception of the wedding cake.
Do you have a liquor license?
Yes
Can the bride provide her own alcohol if desired?
No, we must provide all alcohol that is served at the wedding.
How many power outlets does the venue have?
Too many to count!
What restrictions (if any) are there on decorations?
For the ceremony garden we do not allow aisle runner or anything to be thrown onto the ground (i.e. rose petals, birdseed, rice, etc.) For our banquet rooms, all candles must be surrounded by glass. We do not allow nails or tape on our walls and no glitter or confetti.
What restrictions are there (if any) on photography?
None, we just ask photographers to be respectful of the property and any other functions going on.
What restrictions are there (if any) on videography?
None, we just ask videographers to be respectful of the property and any other functions going on.
What restrictions are there (if any) on music?
DJ's or bands are fine. We do not allow smoke machines.
What restrictions are there (if any) on attire?
None
What restrictions (if any) are there on noise levels?
None
If your site is in a public location, is the couple required to get any permits?
No
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Does your venue often accomodate more than one wedding at a time?
Yes, on Saturday's we offer 3:30pm and a 6:00pm ceremony time slots. We have several different banquet rooms so we can host simultaneous events. However, none of the banquet rooms share a wall and most are actually separate buildings.
Do you offer security, if requested?
Yes
What is your dress code?
No dress code
Can you provide a coat check?
Yes
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Each building has men's and women's restrooms suitable for the size of the building.
Describe your parking facilities:
Parking is on site and free. There is a short walk to most of the event spaces.
Do you offer valet parking?
Yes
Is there handicap access?
Yes