Business Details
Your Dream Outdoor Wedding Venue in Michigan
The Veranda is Southwest Michigan's premier outdoor wedding venue, offering couples a unique blend of elegance, historic architecture, and breathtaking Lake Michigan sunset views. Our venue provides a blank canvas for personalized weddings, supported by professional coordination services from 1928 Planning Co. and exclusive catering by CK Catering. Located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, we combine scenic beauty with practical amenities, including exclusive venue use, tables/chairs, setup/takedown services, and multiple ceremony options.Our partnership with local vendors ensures seamless execution of weddings up to 250 guests, with flexible catering menus, hosted bar services, and customizable decor. We prioritize stress-free planning through expert guidance, local vendor relationships, and all-inclusive rental packages designed to highlight each couple's unique style.
Services
Wedding Venue Rental
Catering Services
Bar Services
Wedding Coordination
Decor & Rentals
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive use of our venue for your special day
- Our team includes certified wedding coordination professionals
- We provide all necessary tables, chairs, and setup services
- We offer multiple onsite ceremony options with lake views
- Our venue includes included base reception coordination services
Services
Wedding Venue Rental
The Veranda provides exclusive outdoor wedding venue access for up to 250 guests. Our historic stone architecture and minimalistic design create a blank canvas for personalized weddings. The package includes tables, chairs, setup/takedown services, and multiple ceremony options with Lake Michigan views. Our downtown St. Joseph location offers walkable access to hotels, restaurants, and beaches for guest convenience.
Catering Services
CK Catering offers customizable wedding menus with decades of experience in creative catering solutions. Services include buffet, plated, or food station service options with professional wait staff. Packages cover appetizers, full meals, linens, china, and late-night snacks. Private and group tastings help couples select their ideal menu for any dietary needs.
Wedding Coordination
1928 Planning Co. provides base coordination services included with venue rental. Our team offers layout planning, timeline creation, vendor delivery coordination, and day-of staff support. Full-service planning upgrades available for couples needing additional assistance with vendor selection and execution.
Hosted Bar Service
Our unique bar service model allows cost savings while maintaining quality. Couples supply alcohol while we provide mixers, ice, glassware, and professional bartenders. Customizable options include welcome drinks, specialty bars, and champagne toasts. Beverage Specialists assist with designing ideal bar menus for guest preferences.
Decor & Rentals
We offer decor design services through partnerships with Schades of Light for lighting solutions and 1928 Planning Co.'s rental collection. Services include custom lighting setups, table linens, and decorative elements to transform our blank canvas space into personalized wedding environments.
Questions
What makes The Veranda unique as a wedding venue?
Our venue combines historic architecture with Lake Michigan sunset views, offering a blank canvas for personalized weddings in downtown St. Joseph.
What is included in the wedding venue rental package?
Packages include exclusive venue use, tables/chairs for 250 guests, setup/takedown services, and base coordination by 1928 Planning Co.
Do you offer catering services?
Yes, we partner exclusively with CK Catering for customizable menus served buffet, plated, or through food stations with professional staff.
What bar service options are available?
Our Hosted Bar Service allows you to supply alcohol while we provide mixers, ice, glassware, and professional bartenders for cost savings.
Are there multiple ceremony locations onsite?
Yes, we offer a garden space for 120 guests and a rooftop area for 250 guests, both with lake views.
What wedding planning services do you provide?
1928 Planning Co. offers included base coordination, layout planning, timeline creation, and day-of staff support for all weddings.
