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  • 2023

Watermark Country Club

Up to 400 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Jillaine
Acbuechler
Brianna
Stephanie
Donna

Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue

Watermark Country Club offers a polished yet welcoming setting for weddings. Surrounded by beautiful golf course views and landscaped grounds, Watermark combines contemporary country club style with the convenience of hosting your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception all in one location.

Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a large wedding with hundreds of family and friends, our experienced team helps bring together the spaces, food, beverages, and details that make the day uniquely yours.

Facilities & Capacity

The North Lakeshore Ballroom can accommodate wedding celebrations of up to 400 guests, offering plenty of room for dinner, dancing, and celebrating.

Watermark's wedding spaces feature a combination of contemporary design, natural light, scenic golf course views, and inviting outdoor areas.

Venue highlights include:

  • Reception space for up to 400 guests

  • Indoor and outdoor event spaces

  • Scenic outdoor ceremony location

  • Private outdoor patio overlooking the golf course

  • Patio tables and chairs

  • Cocktail tables

  • Market lighting

  • Dance floor

  • Built-in event amenities

  • Access to the venue from noon until midnight

  • Shared member locker rooms available for wedding-party preparations

The outdoor ceremony setting gives couples the opportunity to exchange vows surrounded by Watermark's landscaped grounds, while the adjoining patio and golf course views provide a natural transition into cocktail hour and the evening celebration.

What's Included With Your Reception

We believe planning should feel exciting—not like you're starting from scratch. A Watermark reception includes many of the foundational elements you'll need for your celebration:

  • Dedicated, experienced Sales Manager

  • Assistance developing your floor plan

  • Food and beverage menu planning

  • Timeline assistance

  • Day-of Coordination

  • Setup and tear-down of Watermark's tables, chairs, and linens

  • Day-of food and beverage timeline execution

  • Day-of communication with outside vendors

  • 60" and 72" round tables

  • 6' and 8' rectangular tables

  • Cocktail tables

  • Gift, cake, and place-card tables

  • Floor-length tablecloths in white or black

  • Linen napkins in white or black

  • Flatware

  • China

  • Glassware

  • Dance floor

Having these essentials included allows couples to spend less time coordinating individual rental pieces and more time personalizing the details that will make their wedding feel like their own.

Ceremonies at Watermark

Couples choosing to hold their ceremony at Watermark receive much more than the ceremony space itself.

Our outdoor ceremony package includes:

  • Outdoor ceremony location for up to 400 guests

  • 150 white ceremony chairs- additinal chaire may be added for a fee

  • Arbor

  • 30-minute ceremony rehearsal

  • Use of shared member locker rooms for getting ready onsite

  • Two bottles of champagne and orange juice for mimosas

  • 24 cans of beer for the wedding party

  • Lunch for 16, including assorted sandwiches, fruit, cheese & crackers, cookies, and trail mix

  • Four hours of private golf simulator time

  • Access to Sticks Lounge for wedding-party photos

The golf simulator and Sticks Lounge create an especially fun option for the wedding party before the ceremony, while the property's golf course, outdoor spaces, and waterfall setting provide beautiful backdrops for photography throughout the day.

Food & Beverage

Food and beverage are an important part of the Watermark wedding experience. Our culinary and hospitality teams work with couples to develop a menu and beverage program that complement the style of their celebration.

From cocktail hour and dinner to wine, cocktails, and the final toast of the evening, our team focuses on quality, presentation, and attentive service for you and your guests.

2026 Wedding Pricing

For May through October weddings:

North Lakeshore Ballroom

  • Friday: $3,500 rental with a $6,000 food & beverage minimum

  • Saturday: $4,500 rental with an $8,000 food & beverage minimum

Outdoor Ceremony

  • $2,000 ceremony fee

Ask our team about available all-inclusive wedding packages and special opportunities for off-season celebrations.

Make a Weekend of It

Your celebration doesn't have to begin and end with the wedding reception. Watermark and the other RedWater Events properties offer private spaces for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and post-wedding brunches.

Couples hosting their wedding reception at a RedWater Events venue can receive 10% off food and beverages for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or post-wedding brunch held at one of our nine properties.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 26 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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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?

$1,000

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

$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?

$2,000

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?

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?

$32

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Restaurant

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?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
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
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
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?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
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Reviews of Watermark Country Club

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Watermark Country Club is a beautiful, versatile venue with stunning windows and golf-course views, suitable for weddings, rehearsals, and large events. Staff are professional, responsive, and accommodating, making planning easy and handling day-of issues smoothly. Food and service receive consistent high praise, including accommodation for allergies and special requests.

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Watermark Country Club is a beautiful, versatile venue with stunning windows and golf-course views, suitable for weddings, rehearsals, and large events. Staff are professional, responsive, and accommodating, making planning easy and handling day-of issues smoothly. Food and service receive consistent high praise, including accommodation for allergies and special requests.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 39 reviews
Google
4.6/5 439 reviews
Jillaine
Jillaine Sent on 09/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue for Any Memorable Event

We have been proud to host our annual Spring Conference at WCC since 2018. The venue is beautiful, welcoming, and perfectly suited to our group. The WCC staff is consistently professional, accommodating, and attentive to our needs, making each conference a smooth and successful experience. We truly value our partnership with WCC and look forward to returning year after year. I have also attended several remarkable wedding receptions at Watermark Country Club. It's a stunning venue for all types of events!
Acbuechler
Acbuechler Sent on 08/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

No rain for this shower!

Hosted a bridal shower at Watermark, and the customer service was exceptional! Samantha handled the inevitable event-day hiccups immediately with a smile, and Kassie was a fantastic bartender. Huge thanks to the team—we'll definitely be back for future events!
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 06/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Meengs Wedding

We could not recommend them more! They made everything run so smoothly and stress free, and were great with communication!
H
Hannah Sent on 04/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We enjoyed our experience at Watermark

We help a dinner at Watermark and it was great! The responses from our Sales Manager were always quick and helpful. The food was delicious, and the staff was very professional and friendly.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 03/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Easy as can be!

I just hosted an event in the Grand River Room, and it was perfect! The staff ran everything so well. They asked a few questions if it looked like we needed to push the scheduled times for things a little, and then handled the changes seamlessly. It was amazing!
A
Angela Sent on 03/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service

We just held a large event at Watermark, and everything was just perfect. Sarah was so easy to work with, and everything was set up just how we wanted it to be when we arrived. Both the food and drink were excellent and the service was great! I can't think of a single complaint! Thank you to all for making our event a huge success!
K
Kokob Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Watermark, Way To Go!

We had a great time at our corporate holiday party! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Sarah made the planning process very easy and assisted with any special requests.
S
Sarah Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary

We booked the Shore room at Watermark for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. The venue was lovely and the staff very accommodating. Communication with Sarah, the event manager, was punctual and organized. We would definitely recommend the venue and would book it again for an event.
S
Steve Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Annual Event!

We held an annual conference at Watermark. Although not a wedding, the venue would be amazing for anyone's rehearsal dinner or reception. The planning was super easy with Sarah, and the Watermark staff was so helpful throughout the whole day. They helped troubleshoot A/V issues quickly, and responded to several small needs right away. The setting was beautiful, and would be amazing for any wedding needs - especially in the fall!
Donna
Donna Sent on 06/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal Dinner for 26 Guests

The event manager, Sarah, was responsive during the planning process and the staff on the day of the event were attentive. They did an excellent job accommodating our food allergy needs. Our guests were very complimentary of the food and the Grand River Room. It was the perfect size for our rehearsal dinner.
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Team

Sarah Schaeffer
Sarah Schaeffer
Event Sales Manager
Haley Kolb
Haley Kolb
Event Sales Manager
Jacey Mingerink
Jacey Mingerink
Event Sales Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Sunnybrook, Stonewater, and Watermark are three of the greatest golf facilities to host a reception in the Grand Rapids area. The staff at all three locations are hard working and accomodating to all guests. We have had the pleasure to work at all three locations and recommend them all!

Extreme DJs LLC Extreme DJs LLC Wedding DJs

Great reception site to work with. The staff is professional and the place is very elegant for an indoor or outdoor reception.

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Watermark Country Club frequently asked questions

Watermark Country Club 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
Watermark Country Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Watermark Country Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Watermark Country Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Restaurant
Watermark Country Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Watermark Country Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Watermark Country Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Watermark Country Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Watermark Country Club is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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