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  • 2020

THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE

From 50 to 300 guests
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Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

The Allure on the Lake is a modern lakefront wedding venue in Chesterton, Indiana, just about an hour from Chicago. Weddings here typically begin around $9,000, with final pricing depending on guest count, selections, and season.

Designed to be both beautiful and easy, The Allure offers indoor and outdoor ceremony options, abundant natural light, and a full-service experience that supports you from your first tour through your wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue features multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing you to host both your ceremony and reception in one seamless location. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, The Allure comfortably accommodates up to 360 guests while still maintaining a warm and welcoming feel.

Couples enjoy the convenience of an all-in-one venue, including access to a spacious onsite bridal suite, giving you time and space to get ready and fully enjoy the day.

Key Features

• Lakefront ceremony setting with beautiful water views

• Indoor and outdoor ceremony options for flexibility

• Onsite bridal suite with natural light and space for your full getting-ready experience

• Accommodates up to 360 guests

• Full-service experience including planning support, timeline management, and vendor coordination

Services Offered

The Allure on the Lake provides a full-service wedding experience designed to make your day feel seamless and well-supported. Our team assists with setup, breakdown, timeline guidance, and coordination with your vendors to ensure everything flows smoothly.

Catering is provided in-house with customizable menu options, along with professional service staff to support your event. Rental items such as linens, tableware, and bar services are also available, allowing you to simplify your planning process and keep everything in one place.

Most importantly, our goal is for you to feel confident, supported, and able to truly enjoy your wedding day.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 4 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Erika & Mitch's wedding
Erika & Mitch
35 photos
Tobon & Raychell's wedding
Tobon & Raychell
24 photos

FAQ

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?

$4,700

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

$2,500

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?

$2,500

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

$1,650

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE

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Erica Sent on 03/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

That lake view!

The Allure on the Lake is such a beautiful venue. Outdoor or indoor…the lake backdrop is stunning. The venue itself is so versatile. It can fit any style from rustic barn feel to modern luxe. The spacious bridal suite is perfect for any bride and her bridesmaids.
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Jac W. Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Night

I recently attended my first wedding at The Allure and cannot get over how amazing it was. I was on the bride's Pinterest board so I knew what she was imagining for her ceremony and reception spaces and the coordinators really worked with us to make sure it turned out exactly how she wanted (and more!). The coordinators did great checking in and making sure we had what we needed and were a big help to keep us on schedule. The staff also helped set up and tear stuff down so that we could enjoy the night. I thought the food was beyond delicious, the chicken was my favorite! A lot of family members have food allergies/sensitivities and they were very accommodating. The reception had such a romantic feel, especially with all the lanterns and fairy lights. My daughter keeps asking to go back to "the castle". Honestly, its one of the prettiest venues I've been to. The bridal suite & groom's room were so fun to spend the day in (and the picture opportunities are dreamy). That staircase...I don't even have words! Perfect for the wedding party entrance and pictures. I would say if you're wanting or planning a fall or winter wedding that this place would be great since its beautiful inside (but we did snap some outside as well!). I know I keep talking about the picture possibilities but even the pictures I snapped on my iPhone are gorgeous.
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Abby Sent on 07/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Classic, Timeless Venue

Natalie, Erin, Michelle, and the staff at The Allure truly know how to create wedding magic. My husband and I had our wedding there this past weekend and could not have been happier. From the moment we signed on with The Allure, the team there has been very helpful and communicative throughout the planning process, even when they were dealing with the horrible tragedy of the Chesterton fire. They were so gracious in allowing us to set up several days beforehand, leaving everyone (especially me) feeling stress-free come the morning of our wedding. The day-of flowed so smoothly thanks to these marvelous ladies and their team; I knew they had everything taken care of, leaving me and my husband to truly enjoy the day and our guests. If great customer care isn't enough, the venue is breathtaking. Few other venues will compare to the timeless class The Allure provides. If this isn't enough to convince you that The Allure should be your wedding venue, just give it a look! I'm sure you'll be as blown away as we were.
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Callyn Sent on 06/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

From ashes to magic

The Allure + Allure on the lake was such a wonderful (although unexpectedly shocking) wedding experience! We originally booked to have our wedding at the Allure on the Lake on 6.8.19. We woke to a flood of news that the venue had sadly burned down the morning of 6.3.19. Natalie, Troy, and all of the staff at the Allure worked so hard to help us find another venue with only 5 days before our wedding. We were able to move to The Allure and had such a magical day. Natalie became like family to me after all of the planning we did together over 20 months. I cherish the friendships I made and the memories will last a lifetime! I highly recommend this venue for your dream day!
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Ashley Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and fu!

From the bridal suite to the building itself is amazing. I had about 250 guest, there was plenty of room to dance and drink!!
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Phillip Sent on 04/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

The staff were very accommodating and helpful with any questions that we had. The wedding day was very smooth and very timely. We had zero hiccups on our end. Very accommodating with all the food allergies in our booking we had no one felt left out or singled out. The food is very good. The bridal and groom rooms are both top notch. The grooms room had a poker table, streaming tv and very relaxing. When it came to the decorating for my big day it was spot on and I had no issues. I would have no issues with this venue for anything. Bring a lock so everyone can see what day your big day was on.
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Chelsea Sent on 04/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wowwwwww!

We had our ceremony and reception at the Allure on the Lake and...WOW! I cannot say enough good things about this venue. I worked with Natalie and Michelle. They truly want your dream wedding/vision to come to life and they do everything in their power to make that happen. Planning a wedding is extremely overwhelming and they made the process so easy - from start to finish they are there to assist with everything. They answered my one billion questions in a timely manner and did so with such kindness. I never once felt like a burden when sending them my 3rd email of the day because they made it clear that that's what they are there for. They made everything flow so smoothly on the day of the wedding. Even when a few hiccups happened.. and those things will happen no matter how perfectly you think you have it planned. They truly are the most amazing staff! We had endless compliments from our wedding guests about how excellent the food was and how beautiful the venue was. You will not regret having your wedding here!!
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Jordan Sent on 03/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond what we could have imagined!

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to Allure on the Lake. The venue is stunning - we just loved the modern industrial look! They let us bring our decor the day before, and they were there all morning setting up and putting our vision to life! They made it easy - we didn’t have to do a thing the morning of! Everyone complimented the food. It was delicious and they give you a very good serving size where nobody is left hungry. They were also super accommodating with food choices certain people couldn’t have and allowed us to alter/substitute. Our wedding day was beyond perfect. Thank you Allure on the Lake, especially Natalie and Michelle, for everything!
Amy
Amy Sent on 03/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Captured our vision

From searching, to securing our date, to planning and hosting our wedding, The Allure on the Lake was a delight to work with. The first two venues that we viewed were The Allure and The Allure on the Lake and that was enough for us. The Allure on the Lake stole our hearts! It was the perfect venue to capture what we had envisioned for our big day. The planning process was made so much easier thanks to their amazing crew. They always answered all our questions in a timely manor and were able to accommodate all our ideas! The day of our wedding ran so smooth. The crew had everything set up when the wedding party arrived and made sure we had everything we needed. They worked closely with our vendors to make sure everything was there on time and in place. Our guests complimented us so much on how beautiful the ceremony room was and how great the food was at the reception. To this day we are still hearing about the food and what great options we had chosen. Planning a wedding was one of the most stressful things I have ever done but with the help of the crew at The Allure on the Lake we never had to worry about the venue. They really did take care of everything! I would highly recommend this venue to all future brides!
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Morgan Sent on 03/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue and Amazing Staff

My husband Luke and I got married in May 2018. This venue was fairly new at that time, but let me tell you, you would have thought they had been doing this for an eternity at this location. From the moment I walked in I fell in love with the venue, but loving the venue is only part of it. The whole staff was AMAZING. I would call or email and within an hour I would have some type of response. They made me feel like they were my own personal wedding planners. I worked with Natalie the most and she would not only give me ideas, but she made me feel like my wedding was her only wedding she had been planning for. The food was spectacular and the service through the whole evening was amazing! I cannot say enough good things about this venue!
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Absolutely love this venue, when you are on the outside of the building you would never guess how beautiful it is on the inside. I done know which I line better, the ceremony area or the amazing ballroom. I have done numerous weddings here and everyone that works there are so very friendly and helpful. I have also had the opportunity to dine with them as well and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend The Allure for your very special day.

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THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE frequently asked questions

THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
THE ALLURE ON THE LAKE is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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