beach wedding at lake michigan? need help (South Bend, Michigan City: to rent, loan)

[kjean1980]

I am from the nw indiana area and want to have my wedding at lake michigan- between portage and to the state line- I want it to be semi private- so the dunes is not really an option as I don't want 1/2 of NWI attending! I would like to rent chairs to have on the beach- but I am trying to keep my cost down- there will only be less than 30 guests there (we're having a big party later) Any help would be great!!!!!!!

[domergurl]

Short of finding a homeowner willing to let you use their beach area ... not sure what to tell you. You could call up the city of Whiting to see if you could use a patch of Wilhala Beach ...

[mcol]

My first wedding was a private wedding on the
beach of Lake Michigan, so I just had to open
this thread. We knew a homeowner however
and that person was gracious enough to loan
us her beach. Good luck!

[rrah]

Have you considered renting a lake front cottage for a weekend (although most rent by the week). That would give you access to the more private beach.

I will add that I've seen several beach weddings while in FL. People seemed to admire the ceremony from a distance and leave the wedding party to do their thing. Most of us are just curious but would leave you alone.

[Mamama Mia]

Can you go up to Michigan - possibly Union Pier? There are a couple of bed and breakfasts that would work beautifully.
Sandpiper Inn or the Inn at Union Pier

[grafiti4u]

Hi there! My son is wanting to do the same thing, and I was wondering if you had any luck in finding a beach front yet? I just started putting out 'feelers' to see if anyone would be willing to rent their beach for a few hours. I wish you luck and would appreciate having you let me know if you found anything. I will reciprocate if I find anything as well! We are from South Bend.

Kristi

Originally Posted by kjean1980

I am from the nw indiana area and want to have my wedding at lake michigan- between portage and to the state line- I want it to be semi private- so the dunes is not really an option as I don't want 1/2 of NWI attending! I would like to rent chairs to have on the beach- but I am trying to keep my cost down- there will only be less than 30 guests there (we're having a big party later) Any help would be great!!!!!!!

[Mary Williams]

Has anyone ever attended a wedding at beach walk resorts on Sheridan Beach on Lake Michigan near Michigan City, Indiana? Thinking about having my wedding there.