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Oakwood Resort is a wedding venue located in Syracuse, Indiana. The resort provides a convenient location, an accommodating staff, and flexible event areas, ensuring a celebration you’ll treasure for years to come.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue offers numerous event spaces to help bring your wedding vision to life. The two-story Hilltop Banquet Center features scenic views of Lake Wawasee, a brick patio, and space for up to 200 guests. For larger gatherings, Oakwood Resort provides the newly renovated Event Center with an expansive auditorium and spacious adjoining banquet rooms. Here you can accommodate up to 700 of your loved ones. Couples also have outdoor event space at their disposal, which includes spacious, lush lawns, gazebos, and a charming lakeside patio.

Services Offered

Oakwood Resort is able to host a variety of wedding-related celebrations, such as engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The venue offers couples assistance with professional wedding vendors, including coordinators, entertainment, floral design, photography, and others, as requested. This resort’s dedicated team strives to provide each couple with a truly unforgettable event that is as stress-free as possible. When booking Oakwood Resort for your special day, you can also avail of the following wedding services and items:

  • Getting ready rooms
  • Liability insurance
  • Parking and shuttle
  • Pet-friendly areas
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Wheelchair access
  • WiFi
  • Audio equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables, chairs, and chair covers
  • Tents

Please note these services and items that are available at an additional charge with your venue rental:

  • Event Coordination Services
  • Chair Upgrades
  • Audio Visual and Sound Equipment
  • Rental Items
  • Cake cutting service
  • Golf cart shuttle service
  • Indoor and outdoor décor and glassware

Cuisine

Couples hosting their event here can enjoy delicious menu selections and an array of catering services. Various dining options are available, including buffets, cocktail receptions, family-style service, hors d’oeuvres, plated service, stations, and others. You can opt for either a cash, a limited, or an open bar for your celebration while also having access to Oakwood Resort’s many bar services:

  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne toast
  • House liquor and wine
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drink
  • Specialty beer and wine

Accommodation

After a long night of celebrating, you and your guests can take advantage of the resort’s comfortable guest rooms and suites. These spaces offer a warm and inviting atmosphere and a range of services and amenities. Guests staying at Oakwood Resort can enjoy an on-site restaurant and bar; free use of kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles; a fitness room; and more.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$750

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

$750

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?

$750

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

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Beach
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Oakwood Resort

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4.3 out of 5 rating
4.3 out of 5 rating
11 Reviews
85% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.2 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.1 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.3 out of 5 rating
Margot
Margot T. Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue!

Our wedding was an unforgettable one with a great venue and amazing staff! Tessa Egolf, our venue coordinator, did a great job in facilitating everything we needed from the ceremony to the reception. Thank you Oakwood!
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Denise P. Sent on 06/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Views and Helpful people.

This was the 3rd time trying to get Shannon and Nick to walk down the isle do to Covid. They were very helpful flexible for us.
Amanda & Chase
Amanda Sent on 06/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Oakwood Resort

Couldn’t ask for a better team or place to tie the knot at. So so thankful. They have made my experience so easy and fun! Very pleased.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
I Do Crew DJs I Do Crew DJs Wedding DJs

Oakwood Resort guarantees you an amazing experience to have a wedding from every aspect! They have multiple venues and PHENOMENAL STAFF that are detail oriented, efficient, and know how to get the job done from planning and executing your vision! You can't go wrong with Oakwood!

Grant Beachy Photo LLC Grant Beachy Photo LLC Wedding Photographers

Great variety of spaces. Lake view is always nice. I've enjoyed photographing there.

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