About this vendor
Established in 1967, Lake Pines began as a 20-site, family-operated campground in rural East Columbus, GA. An old barn served as the site's recreation center, hosting many covered dish dinners, parties, and square dances.
Since that time, the owners, Connie and Kenny McCutchen, have poured their love of event planning and the great outdoors into the Lake Pines Event Center. Here, you will find a wonderful venue filled with stained glass windows, antiques, and rustic beauty that can’t be found anywhere else in the area.
Lake Pines Event Center wants to help you bring your vision to life, so we offer the freedom of using your own vendors or ones we recommend. We’ll always remember that it’s your special day. Contact us for package information or to schedule a tour.
The Barn is now a venue for wedding receptions and events.
The Chapel - completed in 1998 - was built from salvaged materials found throughout Georgia. It is a beautiful setting for exchanging vows and hosting photography sessions.
The Pavilion - an outdoor ceremony option - can accommodate larger celebrations.
The Lillie House has a capacity of 45 (seated) and serves as a bridal suite where you and your party can prepare for the day. It can also be used for tea parties and showers, rehearsal dinners, small receptions, and other intimate gatherings.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Barn
- Historic Venue
- Religious Setting
- Church
- Trees
Reviews
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3.8
out of 5.06 reviews
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I dont complain. I rarely leave reviews, but the staff here have been beyond disrespectful and made my special day horrible.
The venue is beautiful. Having the different building...
s made it easy to break up events (getting ready, cocktail hour, ceremony and reception). During the planning, staff seemed nice, but the day before and day after they changed and were very rude.
The day before the ceremony they all met me and my now husband at the venue when we got there to decorate, and made us sign another paper about alcohol, which was very strange since we had already hired their bartender...
They say cleanup is included and to put trash in trash cans, and we did. There was a box, a half gallon of orange juice and an empty bottle of champagne left on the counter. There was also a ballon that had confetti inside that burst (i understand the balloon being frustrating for them) They said that was excessive cleaning for them and warranted them keeping the entire deposit.
The staff put on a great front and were helpful up until the day before the wedding. They became a NIGHTMARE!!!
We used rice paper during the outside ceremony and was told by them we had to clean it up not even an hour after my ceremony began. They kept the deposit and pulled another $300 out of my account without authorization or even letting me know they were. After they told us to clean they said if we needed any supplies to ask, then ignored us when we did ask. My sister, mom, dad, father in law, mother in law, and freind all were outside for hours picking up the rice paper. Speeches were missed. There were only 20 people at my wedding, including children. So imagine me sitting in the barn for hours with most of my guests outside picking up biodegradable paper. When i brought this up to the staff they told me pedals are allowed but not the rice paper. Their contract says non biodegradable things are not allowed but the rice paper is biodegradable. After my family picked up the mess I was still charged. When I brought this up to staff the next day he talked to me like I was a child and said it was the worst he has ever seen the venue. I posted the pictures he sent me because they are a joke. My father in law rode up there today and took pictures because the staff just told me over the phone they are going to have to pressure wash to get the rice paper up. The pictures my father in law took show NOTHING there. nothing.
You only get 4 hours to have the reception after the ceremony starts. You can only have beer and wine and it has to be served by someone with an ABC license, but we were the only ones allowed to provide the alcohol. An ABC license is for someone selling alcohol so its hard to find someone with an ABC license that will agree to be there without selling their own alcohol so i had to use someone on their list. it was all fine and no problem, I took care of it and hired someone off of the list they gave me. But the staff still harassed me and said they were upset that I asked questions about having to have an ABC licensed person to serve. (I have the phone call recorded). Wish I could post it.
I cant tell you just how horrible these people made me feel. I wish I could post all the pictures and conversations.
If you want a wedding that is just a ceremony with no decorations then this is your place.
The pictures are what they sent me saying cost me my entire deposit. The rice paper with ingredients is added as well.
Great venue and very easy to work with! Our day was perfect!
Beautiful place, great price only thing I don't like was the 4 hour time limit for wedding. They are really nice people and its a beautiful place.
This venue was so beautiful and nice! We had our rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception here! It’s such a hidden gem! We got married in the chapel they have on sight but you can a...
lso have your ceremony outside. The reception hall is to die for they have twinkling lights all over the ceiling and it takes your breath away. It was always really affordable! We rented the venue for two whole days. I would recommend Lake Pines to anyone I know!
The venue was absolutely beautiful! Easy to decorate and perfect for outdoor ceremonies. The venue only allowed 4 hours for the event, so that kind of made the reception feel rushe...
d. It was over so fast! That's the only complaint. Debi was very friendly and attentive to our concerns. Loved the place!!
I had a great experience at Lake Pines. I was able to go out there about 4 or 5 times to look at different things I had questions about, and they never acted as if I was bothering...
them. The location is just beautiful. It was a LOT to clean up though. I recommend paying them to clean up because my family about killed themselves getting it all together. We got the two day package which included the small cottage for us to spend our wedding night in. It was not ideal for that though. Not very luxurious and the window a/c unit had me coughing all night. Also, a spider bit me on my eyelid while I was sleeping. They were just extremely helpful and my experience was a great one.
Contact
6404 Garrett Rd, Columbus, GA
Lake Pines Event Center