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Kara Byers
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Lakeside Occasions is a family-owned barn wedding venue located in Topeka, Indiana. This barn is located in the heart of Northern Indiana’s Amish Country, overlooking the small but picturesque Emma Lake and surrounded by peaceful farmland.
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Lakeside Occasions offers stunning indoor and outdoor venue options for a one-of-a-kind ceremony and reception. Exchange vows in their spacious outdoor area in front of the beautiful gazebo that overlooks the lake or the “Little White Chapel”, then celebrate with dinner and dancing inside their temperature controlled barn. On the main floor of the barn is a stage for your head tables, plenty of room for a dance floor, and a gorgeous antique bronze chandelier, as well as charming bistro string lights and french entry doors providing lots of natural light. Whether your style is country-chic or modern elegance, the dairy barn can be customized to suit your vision. The venue also features a prep kitchen, unique changing areas for the wedding party, and a grain bin bar. They can accommodate weddings of up to 250 guests.
Services Offered
Lakeside Occasions offers many services to bring your vision to life for your wedding day, allowing you to enjoy every moment with your loved ones. They provide many event rentals to complete the atmosphere, such as tables, chairs, string lights, audio equipment, lighting, dance floor, and furniture. The venue has ample parking available with parking attendants and is also wheelchair accessible. The wedding-related services they offer for your big day include:
- Bar services
- Get-ready rooms
- Lighting and sound
- Outside vendors
- Pet friendly
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Lakeside Occasions allows food services by any licensed caterer for your big day as well as in-house bar services including all needed barware. The wedding bar services they offer include:
- Bartender(s)
- Cash bar
- Champagne toast
- House beer and wine
- Open bar
- Signature drink
- Specialty beer and wine
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Lakeside Occasions is a beautiful and accommodating wedding venue with a historic barn ambiance that many couples loved. The property offers plenty of space both indoors and outdoors, with Kara receiving high praise for her professionalism, helpfulness, and excellent communication throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers highly recommend this venue for its beauty, helpful staff, and the seamless execution that made their special day unforgettable.




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The venue is top of the line! Plus you get to work with Kara & Jason and they couldn't be more awesome! Having the ability to use the grounds for your Wedding Ceremony & Reception is great! It's all in one spot! We love being the DJ's at this amazing venue & your family & guests will love it!
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