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Time honored tradition and contemporary convenience intertwine at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, where weddings are an imaginative, historic experience of romance and fun in world-famous Frankenmuth, Michigan. Let us assist you in planning your ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or lodging for out of town quests. We’ll create a wedding event filled with the extraordinary flavor and unparalleled hospitality of the Bavarian Inn Lodge.

We are pleased to offer exquisite reception rooms accommodating up to 425 wedding guests, indoor and outdoor ceremonies locations (available when hosting a reception at the Lodge), extensive menu options including world-famous Frankenmuth®-style dinners and unique Mix & Mingle station menus.

Our exclusive location on the banks of the Cass River allows your guests the best of both worlds: a short walk to the shops, attractions and restaurants of one of Michigan’s leading leisure and recreation destinations; and the convenience of 360 Bavarian themed guestrooms, four indoor pools, three whirlpools, two water slides, two gift shops, two restaurants, two lounges and a two acre family fun center, all under one roof.

Bavarian Inn Lodge

One Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Experience your fairytale in Frankenmuth!

877-213-7664 www.frankenmuthweddings.com

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Hors d'oeuvres
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Open Bar

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July

Reviews of Bavarian Inn Lodge

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Vincent Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue.

Bethany and bethany were amazing. Food was delicious everyone raved about it.
Advice if you book the river rooms add the lorelei longue it made everything classy and amazing. Couldn’t be happier.
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Heather Sent on 11/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

The Bavarian Inn Lodge is a great choice. Everything was so easy with them and we got nothing but compliments on the food.
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Kristin Sent on 12/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
From beginning to end, things ran so smooth! I cannot enough positive things about this venue. The staff was amazing and really eased all my stress. My questions were answered in a timely fashion and everything I wanted my wedding day to be came true. Thank you Jaylee, Char, Judy and Eric for making this a day we will never forget!
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Marti Sent on 09/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge is THE place to have an event, meeting, and party. We were married 2 months ago and we are still hearing compliments from guests. It is a one-stop shop.

The team is Amazing during planning and execution taking care of every detail. The food & beverage is the best I have ever had. And the customer service... I don’t know where to begin! The Bavarian Inn Zehnder family knows hospitality. And an owner even greeted/welcomed everyone at my rehearsal dinner and wedding reception then informed my guests what the menu would be. Being able to stay overnight right there after the reception was very convenient. Next morning we went downstairs for Sunday brunch. As I mentioned, the Bavarian Inn Lodge is a one-stop shop!

I can’t say enough good things about our experience there. In the past I have attended functions at the Lodge and I was always impressed with their food & service. The next time I need to organize an event, there is no doubt I will have it at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth.

There are so many people that made our wedding experience unforgettable. I don’t want to miss anyone... so THANK YOU to the entire Lodge team!
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Danielle Sent on 08/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We booked our wedding at the Bavarian Inn Lodge and the level of customer service we received was better than we could have ever imagined! From the start, the staff was easy to work with, responsive and they made our wedding day one we will never forget. The staff was right by our side every step of the way and their food is absolutely amazing. In addition, the venue is gorgeous and the lodge was so much fun for our guests to enjoy! Thank you for making our day one we will never forget!
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Brooke Sent on 11/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I'm soo glad that I had decided to have my wedding here they did such an amazing job all my vendors worked well with them. I've had many guest tell me it was the best wedding they had been too. I had made all my own decorations and centerpieces for the wedding and they did an amazing job executing it. I definitely recommend having your wedding here.
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Tracey Sent on 06/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely perfect! They were awesome! I highly recommend getting married here!!!!
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User2451015 Sent on 12/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had a ceremony and reception at the Bavarian Inn. Our ceremony took place outside on the patio area. It was beautiful with the river in the background and made for great pictures. You can have you're ceremony in one of three places: inside the hotel in a courtyard area (we were not thrilled with this option for two reasons, there is a pool in the back of the room and while the room is decorated nicely this was not really the vibe we were going for, and there is also guest room balconies that look out over the room so people could potentially but out on there balconies during your ceremony), outside the hotel on a grassy area, and outside on the patio area. Our reception was upstairs in the composer rooms and I would definitely recommend getting this room if it is available. Everything went very smoothly and the food was awesome.

We planned our wedding in only 4 months but the staff at the Bavarian Inn was very accommodating and we had no problems getting everything done during that time. We worked with Shannon and Eric throughout most of the planning process and they were both great. We stayed four nights at the hotel and many of our friends and family stayed the weekend as well and everyone had a great time.

The only issue we had was that some of our guests needed special meals due to dietary issues. We were told this would be no problem (they were able to accommodate what we needed, gluten free and vegetarian). However when it actually came to dinner time, we had to ask several times for the special meals to be served and one of our bridesmaids was served a meal that was supposed to be gluten free and vegetarian but turned out not to be. I hate to focus too much on this one issue because this is literally the only problem we had throughout the entire process.

The pricing for the ceremony and reception was very reasonable. We considered several places and this was the cheapest option but also the one we liked the best.
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User2006403 Sent on 01/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
They were very helpful and friendly, I had only three month to plan my wedding and they were great worked very well with me.
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Eva Sent on 12/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had a beautiful ceremony and reception at the Bavarian Inn. They were very professional and communication was great during all of the planning. All of our guests loved the hotel and many of them made a vacation out of their stay. We were very happy with our Christmas wedding!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Bavarian Inn Lodge frequently asked questions

Bavarian Inn Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Bavarian Inn Lodge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bavarian Inn Lodge includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Bavarian Inn Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Hotel
Bavarian Inn Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bavarian Inn Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bavarian Inn Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
Bavarian Inn Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Bavarian Inn Lodge is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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