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Crystal Koski
Crystal Koski
Director of Sales

Woman-owned

19 years in business

We speak English

4 team members

2025 dates available! Contact Crystal today.

Relax and relish your special day at Whitefish Lodge or Manhattan Beach Lodge in Crosslake, Minnesota (2.5 Hours North of the Twin Cities). Offering both indoor and outdoor spaces for your wedding day.


Facilities and Capacity

Whitefish Lodge is located next to the 11th hole of Crosswoods Golf Course and two blocks from the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. The 54 cabin-themed rooms provide a place for guests to stay as they celebrate your special day. The reception hall accommodates up to 300 people for a seated reception. The large windows, two stone fireplaces, and built-in dance floor are sure to create a special celebratory atmosphere. The lobby serves as an intimate setting for a ceremony. And for those who wish for an outdoor ceremony, Whitefish Lodge will not disappoint. For exclusive use of the lodge, couples can reserve the entire venue. Other amenities include an arcade and a large indoor pool area. For those who wish for a bit of history with their wedding venue, Manhattan Beach located on Trout Lake and built-in 1929 is just the place. Guests can enjoy their stay in one of the 19 lakeside rooms, suites, and specialty suites, all hosting a complimentary breakfast. For those wanting an outdoor ceremony, couples and guests can gather lakeside or on the main dock. The restaurant seats up to 160 people for a dinner reception. In the summer months (July and August), you have the option of enjoying both venues with the wedding ceremony at Manhattan Beach Lodge and reception at Whitefish Lodge.

Services Offered

Personalize your wedding with the variety of services offered by these two venues. To thoroughly enjoy your day, both venues complete all setup and teardown included with the reception package. Additionally, Whitefish Lodge and Manhattan Beach Lodge wish for you to focus on the enjoyment of your day, leaving the work to them. They are also available to aid in finding preferred local vendors. The various services provided with these venues include:

  • 100% Exclusive option
  • Complimentary Bridal suite (Whitefish Lodge)
  • Setup and Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • In-house bar
  • In-house Award Winning Catering
  • Liability insurance
  • Outside vendors
  • Pet-friendly
  • Packages with table decorations (Whitefish Lodge)
  • Over 50 different colors for napkins and sashes
  • White or Black Chair Covers (Whitefish Lodge)
  • Floor Length Linen on display tables
  • Complimentary Wireless Internet
  • Lakeside Venue (Manhattan Beach Lodge)

Pricing & Deals

$6,000 starting price $4,000 starting price
$14,000 average price $10,000 average price
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$600 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person
These prices are available for the months of June through October.

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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?

$2,500

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

$1,250

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?

$600

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

$400

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
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?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

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

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

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

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
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
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?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
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?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

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Reviews of Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge

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Whitefish Lodge & Suites is a highly recommended wedding venue, praised for its communication, accommodations, and personalized service. Crystal and her team are lauded for their attention to detail, vendor recommendations, and the ability to tailor every detail to the couple's day. Reviewers appreciate the low-stress environment, beautiful lodge setting, and the ability to access the venue for the entire weekend. Additionally, Manhattan Beach Lodge is commended for its stunning views, seamless event coordination, delicious food, and lodging options, making it a dream wedding venue for many couples.

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Whitefish Lodge & Suites is a highly recommended wedding venue, praised for its communication, accommodations, and personalized service. Crystal and her team are lauded for their attention to detail, vendor recommendations, and the ability to tailor every detail to the couple's day. Reviewers appreciate the low-stress environment, beautiful lodge setting, and the ability to access the venue for the entire weekend. Additionally, Manhattan Beach Lodge is commended for its stunning views, seamless event coordination, delicious food, and lodging options, making it a dream wedding venue for many couples.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 119 reviews
Google
4.1/5 541 reviews
M
Megan Sent on 01/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue for the best day ever!

We stumbled onto Whitefish Lodge & Suites from a Google search, and it was the best find ever!
First visit, it felt strange that a venue would be in the middle of town. Once you walk through the doors, it’s like stepping into a lodge at the base of a mountain! Crystal & her team are great at communication, patient with all the questions & transparent in all their services. They tailored every detail to our day & could accommodate particular diets of our loved ones. To have access to the venue for the entire weekend made our wedding incredibly low stress. Winter weddings & hot tub after party FTW! After the day, Crystal offered discounts on future stays at Whitefish. It is incredibly special to revisit our wedding site in the future, with great accommodations & the cutest teddy bear waffles!
We love this place from the food to the workers. They’ll work with you and point to reasons why people and you will love this area. Now the room; spacious beautiful it feels like a cabin so that’s what you’ll get cabin, not Hilton type amenities. I loved it. SHOWER the faucet pull to take a shower if you get confused look top right corner in the shower.
Thanks so much for a memorable weekend
Jennie
Jennie Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Fall Wedding

I do not know where to begin. From the moment we met Crystal and made the decision to go with Whitefish to weeks after our wedding, Crystal and staff were absolutely amazing! Communucation, accomodations, suggestions, advice and just navigating the wedding process was such an easy process with Crystal and her staff. We used a lot of her recommendations for vendors and thry did not disappoint. We had so many compliments on every aspect of our wedding. The little touches that Crystal adds really makes your wedding feel like its one of a kind. We were so appreciative of all the details she added for our special day.

The packages that are offered far beat out so many other vendors. Crystal truly understands the importance of this being the bride and grooms day and makes it 100% about them and their needs!

We had our grooms dinner, ceremony and reception all at Whitefish Lodge. Everyone was so accomodating with changes or helping us figure things out. We were able to start decorating earlier than expected which allowed us more time to relax! Being able to have the reception area for the entire weekend, gave us time to be with our family and friends and not having to worry about cleaning up right away. It was great being able to just enjoy our weekend! We are looking forward to spending anniversaries at the Lodge.

If you are looking for a truly special experience with 5 star service, then look no further;Whitefish lodge and Crystal have you covered!!!

Thank you so much Crystal and all the staff at the lodge for making our wedding better than we imagined!

The DeChenes
10-5-2024
Addison
Addison Sent on 09/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lakeside Wedding

We got married at Manhattan Beach on 9/7 and it was absolutely perfect. Our dream wedding venue was one right on the lake and Manhattan made it even better with the ability to get married right on the dock and to have our dinner outside on the patio with a beautiful view of the lake and a perfect sunset. Crystal was so helpful during the planning process, meeting with us in person, over zoom, and on the phone since we are from out of state. Her and her incredible staff also made sure the day of went off without a hitch. They're the best!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Team

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Crystal Koski
Director of Sales

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Here at Class Act, we have been entertaining wedding guests for over 30 years. As you would guess we get everywhere. We particularly enjoy the beautiful facility and the professional staff. They know it is all about the total experience guests have and we help create those great memories by working hand in hand for a memorable experience.

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Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge frequently asked questions

Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge is recommended by 99% 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 4.9 in value.
Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.

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