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The covered open-air pavilion and its stage at golden hour, ready for a wedding in Gaylord, MI
Weddings · Gaylord, Michigan

Weddings Across from Otsego Lake in Gaylord

Say "I do" on the pavilion stage, share a whole-hog pig roast with up to about 500 seated guests, and dance until the fire pits burn down. Across the street from Otsego Lake.

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Your day, start to finish

Ceremony, cocktails and dinner in one fenced property

Three connected spaces mean your guests never get back in their cars. Explore the pavilion, patio and field.

Ceremony

On the stage

Your ceremony on the pavilion's 20 x 15 ft+ wheelchair-accessible stage, so grandparents can join you up front. About the stage

Cocktail hour

On the patio

String lights, the Iron Pig food truck, the container bar and a smaller second stage for live music. Backyard stage

Reception

Under the pavilion

An approximately 8,700 sq ft covered, open-air pavilion (about 130 x 67 ft) seating about 500, with a full bar.

After dark

Fire pits & games

Fire pits available, plus lots of room in the fenced field for lawn games.

The differentiator

A whole-hog pig roast reception

Our whole-hog smoker setup and outdoor kitchen are right in the backyard, so your pig roast is smoked where you celebrate, not trucked in. Food and drink by Iron Pig Smokehouse. See food & drink.

  • Catered events from $29 per person. Final quote depends on menu, guest count and date. Packages & pricing
  • Full bar at the pavilion. Bar packages: [BAR PACKAGES]
  • Menu options: [WEDDING MENU OPTIONS]

Want Iron Pig's whole-hog catering at your own location? See Iron Pig catering.

[PHOTO: whole hog on the smoker / wedding pig roast]
Wedding details

What couples ask about

GuestsAbout 500 seated; 1,000+ for concerts.
Stage20 x 15 ft+, wheelchair accessible. Sound/PA: [PA DETAILS]
RestroomsOn site, with upscale "Potty Palace" restroom trailers from Spartan Septic & Sewer as a wedding add-on. [TRAILER PRICE]
Parking72 on-site spaces, including 5 ADA spaces, plus shuttle parking from an adjacent lot for big events.
Venue feeNo separate venue fee for events catered by Iron Pig. Events have a food and beverage minimum based on date and guest count. Promoters and outside events: ask about venue rental. Minimums: [F&B MINIMUMS]
Rain plan[RAIN PLAN]
Vendors & alcohol[VENDOR / ALCOHOL POLICY]
SeasonCovered and open-air, in use year-round. Dress for the season.
LodgingPlaces for guests to stay are on the Visit page.
A live band on the pavilion stage, the same stage used for wedding ceremonies
Rehearsal dinners, too

The night before

Host your rehearsal dinner on the string-lit backyard patio with whole-hog BBQ, the full bar and fire pits. Rehearsal dinner details: [REHEARSAL DINNER DETAILS]

See more in the gallery. Wedding photos: [ADD REAL WEDDING PHOTOS]

Plan your wedding

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Tell us your date and guest count and we'll reply with availability and a quote. Prefer to see it first? Book a tour.

Check Your Date & Book a Tour

Or email info@thelakesidepavilion.com · Phone (989) 448-4222 (Leave a voicemail or use the inquiry form.)