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Lanier Islands Weddings

4.7
(127)
best-of-weddings

7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA

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About This Vendor

Happily-Ever-After begins at the lake!

Located 45 minutes North of Atlanta, Lanier Islands Weddings provides breathtaking backdrops, world class amenities, and an incredible variety of venues, all within reach. With endless options from quiet lakeside ceremonies to elegant ballroom receptions, we have it all!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Country Club, Hotel, Park, Restaurant, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner

Lanier Islands Weddings Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/12/2022 by Ken P
Jason (Sales Manager), Dana (Sales and Catering Manager), and Yudi (Banquet Captain) were very courteous and responsive to all the requests and gave us a phenomenal wedding experience. The services provided to us were flawless and on point.
Reviewed On 6/06/2022 by Lauren T
We had our rehearsal dinner at the Venitian Pier, and it was a flawless ecperience. As a busy Bride, it was amazing to just have to show up, hassle and worry free. They took care of everything and managed all of the preparation. They also made...
planning the event super easy. They project managed it and reached out with a few decisions and were great about reminding me of deadlines. SUCH a relief to have had the planning process owned by them instead of juggling this with all of my other vendors.
Reviewed On 5/25/2022 by Neusa W
We first chose Lake Lanier Islands because of the unparalleled beautiful backdrops! However, there was much more in store to surprise us! They offer several choices of venues for the ceremony and reception, as well as wedding packages to fit ...
in your budget! Jacob Walker, the Intimate Weddings & Social Events Catering Sales Manager, went above and beyond to guide us through the detailed planning process, offering solutions for every aspect, along the way. The reception's location, decorations/set up options (all selected to our liking) and the menu were simply fantastic! We were invited to April's Tasting, where they offered samples of food and cocktails to help us choose. Also, KUDOS to Joy Garden - Gail Foss - who did a superb job with floral decor at Oliver Pointe! She also suggested a portable decorated arch to be placed at the reception, in case of potential rain! Gail used beautiful fresh roses for the boutonniere and the bride's bouquet! Another preferred partner who must be acknowledged is Karma Salon and Spa for hair and makeup. Austin and Kate gladly accommodated us on a Sunday morning! They worked their magic making us feel extraordinarily pretty! Last, but not least, The Baking Grounds presented the elaborated and delicious "Popped the Question" cake! My daughter's wedding day was flawless thanks to the above mentioned services! Perfection and awesomeness come to mind! I highly recommend any of Lake Lanier Islands Weddings Packages! They have a group of expert professionals that will "make your memories last a lifetime!"
Reviewed On 5/24/2022 by C B
Our family, our guests, the bride and groom all recommend Lanier Islands Weddings! You will be drawn to Lanier Islands resort for the exceptional and beautiful views and photo opportunities. The staff, service, and food, are what will make you ...
appreciative that you booked this venue! From the moment we met Anna Shadburn (the Sales Manager with whom we worked), we immediately felt that the wedding venue process would be handled professionally and with great care. Anna took a personal interest in making sure that we would have everything we need for our guests. She arranged for a private tasting of the food for the reception so we could make a decision about booking the venue and once we tasted it, we were sold. Anna helped with all of the initial decisions, but also, stayed connected to us throughout the entire process. Olivia Hinze, the Events Catering Manager, ensured that the reception portion of the wedding (food, beverages, set-up, etc.) was exactly how we wanted it to be. We heard from countless guests that the wedding was the classiest and most elegant wedding they'd been to! The service at Lanier Islands exceeded our expectations. We had over 40 guests stay on the property for the weekend, and we heard only rave reviews about the staff in every area of the resort. From the front bellmen, to the front-desk clerks, bartenders, waitstaff, and everyone involved at the reception, itself, the staff at Lake Lanier Islands goes above and beyond for the guests with every single interaction. The venue and the reception were extraordinary. Great food! Plentiful drinks! The banquet captain, Danitza, ensured that all guests received their food in a timely and concurrent manner. Guests commented on the quality of the food (both steak and halibut). Superb waitstaff - attentive to every detail. Every staff member who encountered one of our guests (who is handicapped), treated that person with the utmost respect, dignity, and extra care. You cannot get service like this anywhere else in the metro Atlanta area, that's for sure! If you want a flawless, classy, elegant affair, with seamless execution of all the important components for your big day, you should choose Lanier Islands Weddings!
Reviewed On 5/13/2022 by Ashley E
I really can’t say enough about Lanier Islands. This was a destination wedding for us, so everything had to be done through email and phone calls, but that BY NO MEANS affected the quality of service I received from my sales manager, Jacob. We ...
wanted and needed to go small, both for preference but also for budget. What we got for our wedding package was stellar! The ceremony location overlooking the water was so beautiful. The staff, from the front desk, to the audio technician, to the caterers and their attendants, were so kind and attentive and PRESENT. I knew I was going to be sacrificing things here and there by going small (about 40 guests) but I never felt like I was missing anything at all, they made it so beautiful. I also thoroughly enjoyed the lodge itself and my guests also fell in love. We can’t wait to go back for our first anniversary!
Reviewed On 4/28/2022 by Madison G
Olivia and Anna were so great helping us getting everything set for our big day! They went over the top with taking care of all the details of set up, the venue and all of our food needs. I am so grateful for this venue and team! It was a perfe...
ct day.
Reviewed On 4/19/2022 by Monica R
Wow! I had an amazing experience with Jacob Walker and Lanier Island Resort as my wedding venue! I highly recommend this venue because they are profession and can cater to weddings from 50 guest count to 500 guest count. The ceremony sites are ...
beautiful and private, the scenery is lovely from all angles of the lake and the well-maintained golf course with rolling hills and plentiful trees. There is plenty of parking and hotel rooms for guests with options of renting spacious lake houses for larger groups of people and a very nice honeymoon suite for the newlyweds. The hotel ballrooms range in sizes and can fit live a live band, dance floor, plenty of tables, buffet and bars. Also the food provided by the hotel is extremely tasteful, they make beautiful displays and bar tenders were very friendly. Lanier Islands provide wedding packages which are extremely helpful when it comes to organizing the small details, such as chairs and tables and linen table cloths, etc. Jacob Walker (social event planner for the company) is a joy to work with! Jacob has a very friendly positive attitude. He is fast and clear with communication, profession, present during the event to check in multiple times and worked in harmony with my wedding planner. I had a dream 3 day wedding starting with a smooth rehearsal ceremony and dinner Friday, a large outside wedding ceremony and indoor reception Saturday and then a final Sunday breakfast brunch. My guests were very pleased with the accommodations, there were signs and maps to help guide them around the resort, they enjoyed the scenery and loved the pool. My photographer got beautiful pictures with outdoor backgrounds of lake and rolling hills. Overall, I am extremely happy with my experience and give Jacob Walker and Lanier Islands 5 star rating!!!
Reviewed On 4/07/2022 by Divya S
Awesome & Beautiful! Lanier Islands Weddings made our dream come true for our wedding anniversary celebration! Very prompt & courteous customer service. Excellent management, efficient staff. Very helpful. We had the best experience ever! They ...
went above & beyond to accommodate our requirements, modified menu items and any last minute change requests were graciously fulfilled. Simply put it exceeded our expectations! We thank Lanier Island Weddings team to make our special day so wonderful & memorable!
Reviewed On 3/12/2022 by Nancy C
We picked The Lodge at Lanier Islands for my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner It was the perfect venue - beautiful setting, great wait staff and fantastic food. Jacob Walker was our event coordinator and he was a 5 star professional. He gave me s...
uggestions that added so much to the evening. My stress level was just about flattened. Jake was most helpful, courteous and respectful. He was a pleasure to work with
Reviewed On 11/22/2021 by Susan S
From the first visit until the wedding day, Anna and Kristie were very professional and responsive. They worked with our ideas in order to make sure the wedding day was memorable for us and was what we desired. They listened to what we liked...
/ disliked and worked tirelessly to make sure the wedding day would be fantastic. Kristie walked through the entire schedule of events over and over to make sure every detail was perfect.
Reviewed On 11/02/2021 by Eliana A
Working with Krystie Myrick was so effortless and easy. She is such a joy to work with, responds immediately and is super accommodating! Due to the weather we had to make some last minute changes and she went above and beyond in making sure w...
e were set for the night. We hosted the Rehearsal dinner here. The food was absolutely delicious. We had guests talking about the food and desserts the next day. Our service was also exceptional. I can't say enough good things about them!
Reviewed On 10/10/2021 by Kaitlin S
When planning our wedding, our dream was to have a place where our friends and family could enjoy a full weekend of celebrations in a beautiful location filled with plenty to do -- and Lanier Islands delivered all and more! Beyond the gorgeous ...
scenery, the staff was professional, helpful, and -- especially our manager, Anna -- went above and beyond to ensure our day was one to remember. If you're looking for a stunning backdrop for your special day, complete with delicious food, comfortable accommodations, and an excellent team of folks, look no further! Thank you!! - Kaitlin and Alex
Reviewed On 8/03/2021 by Natasha L
They don’t even deserve one star. My brother was recently married at Legacy Point and we should have never given them our business. We spent thousands of dollars to make his day special but we were constantly met with issues including the const...
ant changing of the bill, and absent wedding coordinator and things that we didn’t approve being added to the bill along with menu items that we asked for not being added. We found out at the last minute that the final cost was higher than what was quoted to us in documented form and they refuse to honor the price we were given. This all took place within 7 days of the wedding date so we could not change the venue. On the day of the wedding the serving staff was very rude to the guests and they were allowing minors to go to the bar and get alcoholic beverages, which is not ok! Also when it was time to cut the $1500 cake the server hacked into the bottom level with her hand, yes her hand! And during Covid, no class at all. During the champagne toast they were putting glasses filled with alcohol on the tables not caring if children were there. It also rained and the tent flooded, and the absent wedding coordinator never gave us a backup plan. As a big sister my focus was trying to ensure that my little brother had a special day. I would never recommend this place to anyone. They talk a good game, but their service does not line up to their prices or poor quality. We are a very established elegant family and they gave us table clothes with holes in the team. Disgusting!
Reviewed On 6/09/2021 by Steve N
This was the best venue ever. Everyone was extremely helpful, especially Olivia the catering manager. The venue (peachtree pointe) offers the most beautiful outdoor view where the amphitheater seats overlooking the south of Lake Lanier. Absol...
utely stunning. The food and service were great!!!! So glad we went with them.
Reviewed On 5/28/2021 by Heather J
I had My wedding at Lake Lanier this past weekend they went far beyond what I ever expected everything was perfect they were so accommodating best time of my life if there was a 10 star I would give them that In a special shout out to Olivia an...
d Anna they were amazing
Reviewed On 5/22/2021 by Denitura M
We loved the scenery, the lake and the food for the wedding made my day more than amazing. Olivia and Anna are wonderful and very helpful in every way! The complimentary honeymoon suite was the best view along with the room service.
Reviewed On 5/16/2021 by Marc I
Lanier Islands Weddings met every single expectation of ours during the planning phases and actual wedding day. They brought a profound level of professionalism and punctuality to their services. The wedding coordinator was easily accessible an...
d responded to our questions in a timely manner. The venue is absolutely breathtaking and we are could not have drawn up a better way to have our wedding. I know searching for the right venue can be extremely stressful, however, if you are considering having your wedding in Georgia, I would recommend Lanier Island Weddings.
Reviewed On 5/10/2021 by Debbie D
Lake Lanier Islands provided the BEST experience for our daughter's wedding! The day was absolutely gorgeous, so all our guests were able to enjoy the beauty of the outdoor setting of Peachtree Pointe with the beautiful Lake Lanier in the backg...
round! Olivia was SO wonderful to work with! She was always so patient in answering all our questions and providing for any special requests that we had! Our out of town guests enjoyed their stay at Legacy Lodge and the Lake Houses were perfect for our families and wedding party to stay at! Everyone we worked with from the front desk to the shuttle drivers were so professional and kind! Their wedding was truly magical! I would highly recommend Lake Lanier Islands for your wedding! It was perfect in every way for our daughters!
Reviewed On 5/06/2021 by Niesha M
They were so accommodating and amazingly patient working with us and our group for our wedding wkend! Olivia and Anna were a great team like no other . Would recommend them anytime for special occasions ! Thanks Lanier Islands
Reviewed On 5/04/2021 by Jeannie H
I’ve been in tears over my wedding experience and cannot let this go without writing an honest review. Olivia was the catering manager and was an absolute nightmare during this experience. On Thursday, 4/8, two days before my wedding, the we...
ather reports started showing storms on my wedding day. My fiancé and I were pressured into moving our outdoor venues, Oliver Pointe for the ceremony and Venetian Pier for the reception, to indoor spaces by the lighting company that was coming to install string lights at the pier on the morning of 4/9. They were worried about lightning happening when their installer would be placing the lights. These storms never happened though, and we reached the technician early Friday morning, 4/9, and he agreed to set up the lights at Venetian Pier since the storms were no longer an issue and we would just be facing rain during our event. Our rain plan when we booked with Lake Lanier was to move the ceremony to the reception site, Venetian Pier because it was covered but still outdoors. I began calling Olivia before 8am on the morning of 4/9, on both her office line and cell phone. She ignored many calls and emails, and after a few hours I was informed by my wedding planner that Olivia was going to let us have our contracted venues back only if we paid an additional $2800. Mind you, we had already paid for these venues in full. I've been told I have to note here that the contract states that Lake Lanier reserves the right to move your venue as needed. This however, was not needed at this point as the storms were gone. We were also told we had until Friday, 4/9, at 5pm to make the final decision with Lake Lanier on which venue to use and we let them know early Friday morning, long before the deadline. Olivia claimed it was because the weather reports were showing storms so I sent her the weather reports in email which showed it cleared up in time. She acted as if she never saw these and it was a liability issue. I kept arguing about the weather reports showing no issue so then she started blaming it on the fact that they had set up the new rooms already and printed signs. I find that hard to believe that they did all of this overnight on Thursday. Also, since we were given the deadline of Friday at 5pm, this did not make sense. The only thing that ever mattered to me in a venue was that it be outdoors because of safety reasons due to COVID. But because my fiancé and I refused to pay an additional $2800 on top of already paying for our venues in full, we were married in a conference room indoors followed by an indoor reception with people eating and drinking, obviously not wearing masks because that's not possible when eating and drinking. Also, the weather was perfectly fine Saturday evening, as predicted by the meteorologists. I hate this. I feel that Lake Lanier and Olivia ruined my wedding and forced me to put my guests in a risky situation because I refused to pay an extra $2800 which was never mentioned to us prior to the wedding weekend or listed in the contract as a possibility that we would have to pay thousands of dollars the day before the wedding. I am so upset. Shame on you, Olivia. I want my money back.
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2021
We welcome all the feedback we receive, and we are sorry to hear about your experience. We have already been in touch with you about these concerns, and we are always willing to discuss them further if you would like. Please feel free to reac...
h out to us directly at any time.
Reviewed On 4/27/2021 by Jackie R
A big shout out again to Lanier Islands Weddings Team! As a Planner, we always feel like a guest to all staff who is dedicated to working as partners to ensure an overall successful experience for our mutual clients. Our couple could not ha...
ve more compliments to Anna for her constant communication, patience in answering many questions, and always responsive with details. With such a large guest count and the weather shifting, Anna led the Lanier staff team to make things happen. Guests were coming to us to tell us how beautiful everything was and how attentive the entire staff was from the moment they arrived at the front desk of the hotel. . As planners we know that when there are situations out of our control (rain forecasted) we can count in working with the staff to help as much as feasible, taking into consideration all safety guidelines for their guests as a priority, and always giving their full attention to many details Working with preferred professionals, such as Jim White Designs for the floral, was an additional plus to work with the changes that needed to be done with the ultimate goal of ensuring that our clients get the best of our abilities and most importantly their dream wedding of their wishes. Thank you, Anna, Jake, and many others who made this beautiful day come to life to our sweet couple!!!
Reviewed On 4/11/2021 by Becky G
Olivia with Lanier Islands weddings is the absolute best!! The weather wasn’t looking the best all week for our wedding day, but an hour before the ceremony, the skies cleared up and the team did their best to revert back to the original plan. ...
The food and drinks were complimented all night, and the planning process was an absolute breeze. We couldn’t have picked a better venue for our wedding day. If there were any hiccups, I didn’t notice :)
Reviewed On 11/12/2020 by Mackenzie K
Olivia and Anna were both so amazing! They were very quick to respond and did a wonderful job handling all the details that no bride really wants to deal with. I sent them tons of questions throughout the planning process, and they always respo...
nded right away without any concerns. Our wedding day ended up being completely perfect; I honestly couldn't have asked for anything more. Our guests also couldn't stop raving about the venues (ceremony and reception) and the hotel. The resort is beautiful, and I'm very excited to have a gorgeous place to visit each year for our anniversary!
Reviewed On 10/20/2020 by Valeria P
My husband and I had our wedding at Lake Lanier Islands on October 17, 2020. We had our ceremony at Peachtree Falls. The view was breath taking. We had our reception on the lake at the Venetian Pier. All of our guest came up to us and told us ...
how beautiful the venue was and that it was the best wedding that they have ever been to. Olivia was our wedding coordinator. She was great and very accommodating!! Cristina D was our banquet captain- she was amazing too! The food was delicious! We had multiple guest come up to us and said it was very good and they went back and got more food. Everything was perfect! We had the best time ever.
Reviewed On 10/16/2020 by Megan H
During the pandemic my wedding changed about 100 times. Due to a last minute cancellation I was in need of a new venue. With just three weeks till my date, Lanier Islands Weddings went above and beyond to give me the wedding of my dreams! No on...
e who attended would have thought it was planned in three weeks. Olivia and Anna were so thoughtful, patient, responsive, attentive. Everything you want from the ladies helping you plan your big day. On the day of, while we were decorating in the reception space, a Lanier Islands employee came by at least once an hour to check on us and make sure we had everything we needed. The lodge itself is gorgeous and really every staff member is lovely! Every guest loved the food as well! I would pick this venue all over again! I can't say enough how pleased my family, friends, and husband all were with our wedding! Thank you to Olivia, Anna, and Lanier Islands Weddings for giving this bride everything I wanted!
Reviewed On 10/10/2020 by Missy B
Everything was perfect! Our guests keep telling us it was the best wedding they have ever been to and we agree!! Our planner did everything we asked for and more! Thank you so much for making my daughters dreams for her big day come true!
Reviewed On 10/06/2020 by Lalistu R
Very beautiful place and professional, kind, patient and very helpful staff members. We were changing our original plans, adding and removing things until the very last minute for so many reasons and our catering manager Olivia was unbelievabl...
y patient, kind, understanding and flexible with us and everything turned out to be beautiful and perfect!
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Stacy D
Lake Lanier Wedding department was very professional in handing our wedding during this Covid-19 era. Our guest felt safe and employee were mask and there was frequent hand sanitation station throughout. Olivia The Event Catering Manager was s...
o sweet, patience and professional during the planning. The food was wonderful and my guest agreed. Anna Sales Manager in Wedding and Social Events always responded immediately when we had any question or concerns. She was also helpful with arranging my special dinner for my quest. Thanks Ladies for making it a day to remember!
Reviewed On 9/24/2020 by Liz M
Anna and the entire Legacy Lodge team went above and beyond making our day better than imagined! The logistics of planning a wedding are very stressful BUT Anna made it an easy and seamless process. Always professional and responsive. The recom...
mended vendors were amazing a well. We couldn’t be happier! We were blessed to have a wonderful weekend with friends and family ending it with a gorgeous wedding at Legacy Pointe. You won’t regret choosing Lanier Island Weddings!
Reviewed On 9/23/2020 by Amy C
First and foremost, thank you so much to both Olivia Hinze and Anna Shadburn for all of your assistance! From the beginning to the end, you both were very attentive and responsive. We were scared/worried about our wedding, as this pandemic wa...
s new to everyone; however, y'all both were on top of it- went through safety measurements and other details to ensure a safe, happy wedding! ***Y'all knew how to take care of a COVID bride!!! Thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts. -David and Amy.
Reviewed On 9/20/2020 by Allen Y
Our wedding on Lanier Island's Venetian Pier was magical. I cannot imagine having a better experience. Olivia Hines, the catering director, directed the proceedings as if she were family. The venue was beautiful and we all enjoyed ourselves ...
despite a sunny July day and COVID 19. We are so thankful for the wedding experience we had at Lanier Islands. We will recommend them at every chance we get.
Reviewed On 6/01/2020 by Tim A
Olivia and Anna with Lanier Islands were both fantastic preparing for our wedding in May. There is already so many details to work out but they were both extremely quick to reply to any emails or phone calls with questions we had. We had to mak...
e a number of adjustments because of Covid-19 restrictions and they were both super flexible and accommodating to allow us to go ahead and have the wedding we still wanted while following any guidelines they needed to follow. We couldn't have asked for a better duo to work with to make our wedding happen!
Reviewed On 4/23/2020 by Authentic Collective P
We love photographing weddings at Lanier Islands! We've shot a few weddings at this venue and each one has been incredible. We'd highly recommend having your wedding here!
Reviewed On 3/02/2020 by Jessica D
Lanier Islands was such a beautiful place to get married! They have so many beautiful wedding spots, we had a hard time choosing! We had honestly had great experiences with each staff member we encountered! We worked with Olivia in the wedding ...
department and she was absolutely amazing. I kept throwing in extras and changing things last minute and she was able to go with the flow and make our experience one we will never forget!
Reviewed On 2/01/2020 by Taylor M
We primarily worked with Olivia and she was great to work with. She was very knowledgeable and professional. We received so many compliments from our guests about the service not only at the wedding but at the lodge as well. We had a get togeth...
er at Bullfrogs the night before and the service there was amazing as well. Everything was seamless and we didn't have any worries the entire weekend. Having everything on one island made it so easy for us and for the guests. Food was beyond our expectations as well. Highly recommend.
Reviewed On 11/19/2019 by Erica G
Everyone at Lake Lanier was amazing. We were able to work with Olivia and Ljerka. They were both so sweet, and extremely helpful. But the true hero’s from the venue are all of the people that worked early in the day to late at night. They did a...
n amazing job with setting up the venue, and the food... I’ve never had such great food at a wedding, and I’m not just saying that because it was my wedding. The food really was amazing! So to all of the people that setup, tore down, cooked, and served you guys were amazing. You made a day that could be extremely stressful, 100000% stress free.
Reviewed On 11/18/2019 by LINDLEY H
Lake Lanier provided the wedding of our dreams. Absolutely beautiful venue, accommodations and food. Best of all was Olivia and Ljerka's help with planning and organizing our day. Olivia went above and beyond to make every detail flawless.
Reviewed On 11/13/2019 by Simone M
Simone & Kami B. - If we could five 10 stars we would! The planning staff, Ljerka Bilbija and Olivia Hinze were amazing and worked hard to ensure that we had our dream wedding. Our venue was perfect and the food was amazing. I can never thank ...
them enough for all of their hard work.
Reviewed On 11/06/2019 by Krystal B
Lanier Islands venue was absolutely gorgeous, their staff was engaged and cared about making our day truly amazing, and they made things easy. Truly an unforgettable day made possible by this top notch venue.
Reviewed On 10/30/2019 by Cheryl B
Everyone at Lake Lanier Islands was amazing. Super friendly, professional, prompt and we didn't have one thing we were disappointed about. Celita was outstanding! She was always in communication both sending and replying. She even answered emai...
ls while on vacation! The venue at the Venetian Pier was absolutely gorgeous and the weather (which no one can control of course) was amazing. I cannot recommend them enough. Oh and the food?! So much food and sssoooo good!
Reviewed On 10/29/2019 by Mariya V
I couldn’t have asked for a more memorable and beautiful experience! We got married at Peachtree Point and with the right decor elements, the venue was transformed into something even more beautiful than what it already is! I was worried that i...
t would be too large for 120 guests but it was just right. I had room for an oversized dance floor and 2 carving stations. It was great! The entire staff was incredibly accommodating, professional, and polite. I’d like to specifically recognize Anna Shadburn, who stepped in 3 weeks before our wedding date to take over the catering manager role. Losing our contact 3 weeks ahead of the wedding made me very nervous, but with Anna’s help, we didn’t have a single hiccup. She was super responsive and very calm (which is exactly what a crazy stressed bride needs) :) The villa suites were also so much fun to hang out in after our wedding! The bottle of Champagne and strawberry gift from the staff were such a sweet touch. The valet staff and bellman were always eager to help us. One of the Legacy Lodge staff members even left in his personal vehicle to pick us up orange juice and other random things after the wedding. We felt like everyone went above and beyond for us, and felt very special! Recommendations for LLI: - Provide easier way to get vendors in and out of villa suites - Middle aisle for Peachtree point (I hear this is in progress) - Outdoor access to bridal holding room at Peachtree Point
Reviewed On 10/29/2019 by Connie H
Excellent staff; very friendly, helpful and courteous. Beautiful location, good food. Nice large rooms at Lodge.
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Twanna C
The team at Lake Lanier are the best! From beginning to end they walked me through every step of the planning process. All communication was prompt and clear. Even with unexpected rain the day of my wedding. The staff changed the set up and lo...
cation so quickly, you would have never known it wasn't the original idea. Highly recommended for a stress free experience.
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Mamai K
Great outdoor wedding venues by the lake. Excellent staff and service. My only suggestion is that LLI should allow at least one free tasting of the couple's selected menu items prior the wedding. I would rate the food a 6/10. It was not as tast...
eful as I imaged. My wedding was postponed to the next day, so maybe the food sat out too long, but the rice was dry, mac n cheese was dry, and so was the chicken. I've attended their showcases and the food was descent there, so maybe it was just due to the fact that my food may have sat out too long. However, the banquet staff director Robert Hunt is amazing. He make sure his team works wonders, like Disney! Anna is so sweet and pleasant. and Ljerka knows her stuff too! We had one coordinator in the beginning who just seemed to not want to be working there, named Holly, but I believe she quit or got fired. Once we got Anna, things were smooth sailing! Misty is new, works with Anna. And she seems like she will be great there also. Lake Lanier overall is a beautiful venue for those who love outdoor venues and lakes. I don't have anything negative to say, but only minor suggestions such as with the food as stated previously. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed On 10/25/2019 by Cathy M
Best team to work with! Jackie was a wonderful wedding planner. The food, drinks and location was incredible.
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Cindy K
Our daughters dream wedding!
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Kellie M
My husband and I got married at Peachtree Pointe at Lake Lanier in September 2019. We worked closely with Olivia Hinze up until and during our wedding day and she was amazing! She answered the many questions that I had and worked to make sure o...
ur day was perfect. Also, our guests could not stop talking about how good the food was at our reception and also at our rehearsal and Sunday brunch. It made the wedding process much easier having almost everything in house and I would highly recommend someone to get married here! The ceremony was gorgeous!
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Tonya B
Lanier Islands was the perfect backdrop for my fairytale wedding. I loved everything about the beautiful location, the staff, the food was delicious and the hospitality for all of my guests was exquisite. Thank you to Ljerka, Anna and the enti...
re Lake Lanier staff for providing exceptional customer service! Our wedding villa and suite was amazing and the Lake Houses were perfect for out of town guests. We even had a smores welcome party by the pool.
Reviewed On 10/23/2019 by Mason O
Anna S. went above and beyond in supporting everything we could have possibly needed to make the day run smoothly. She went out of her way and beyond her job description in order to ensure the bride and groom's wishes were met, and her disposi...
tion instilled confidence in the abilities of the staff and support provided by the company. Thanks to her, the wedding went as efficiently as it possibly could. I was very impressed.
Reviewed On 9/12/2019 by Rachel W
I had a lovely intimate wedding on August 30, 2019 at Oliver Pointe. My reception was inside the Magnolia Room. Ljerka, Anna, and Misty took great care of me and my guests. Everyone told me how wonderful everything looked and tasted. I would h...
ighly recommend Lanier Islands Weddings to everyone! You will not be disappointed!!
Reviewed On 7/04/2019 by Vickie S
Ljerka and the entire team at Lake Lanier exceeded out expectations!!! Starting from the very first visit to the property, continued through out the planning process and even AFTER the event was completed. We received prompt return phone calls...
and emails setting our curiosity's to rest. Ljerka worked with us to stay within budget, and have the wedding of our dreams. Her recommendations and suggestions for rehearsal dinner, evening gatherings, s'mores by the fire, reception, breakfast brunch, and guests accommodations made our guests rave about how well organized and beautiful the entire weekend was. The staff at the Lodge, the reception and the service crew treated us like royalty! Great Job team Lake Lanier!
Reviewed On 6/19/2019 by Shanika C
My wedding was on June 8, 2019. Olivia Hinze was my coordinator. When I tell you AMAZING. Olivia made the day of and the days prior to my wedding, stress free and easy. Thank you so much. Unfortunately it rained on my wedding day so we moved th...
e ceremony inside. Olivia made that happen and it was just as amazing. She kept in contact with me to make sure EVERYTHING was just the way I wanted it.
Reviewed On 6/14/2019 by Sinetsehay T
lake Lanier made our day unforgettable, fun and picture perfect. We chose the pan isle pointe as a venue without looking for others because we always dreamed of the spot for our wedding. It is open and the water is right next to the gazebo (hen...
ce the illusion of a beach wedding without the annoying sand in your everything). The coordinators (Ljerika and Olivia ) worked with us from beginning to end while our invited list kept changing with RSVPs and circumstances change. They were in our backing call anytime we needed to inquire something or needed a bit of flexibility. On the day of, Olivia and her team were on the ground taking care of coordinating every vendor smoothly so we didn't have to worry. They worked well with our planner to make adjustments when needed. Our guests were delighted by the location since they were able to come early and enjoy what lake Lanier lodge has to offer. If you're looking for a venue in and around Georgia, I say look no further. You'll be in very good hands at lake Lanier.
Reviewed On 6/06/2019 by Taylor H
Hello Ladies! I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. My wedding was perfect! And it was all thanks to you ladies! The villa and venue were perfect, the weather was perfect, the staff was phenomenal (Banquet Captain Christine wa...
s so attentive!), the food was great, and the fire pits were a hit! You ladies are the greatest! This wedding would not have been so perfect without you! Thank you for everything!
Reviewed On 5/07/2019 by Sangita G
The whole experience at Lanier Island was exceptional. Everyone was very cooperative and helpful with all our needs and made the wedding go as smoothly as possible.
Reviewed On 3/08/2019 by Tamara B
Dream wedding came true! Lanier Islands was the first and only venue we saw for our wedding. We were blown away by the lake views (duh!). It was exactly what we dreamed of. We initially worked with Andreja, and soon after Olivia joined our team...
...a dream team! Olivia took no longer than 2 seconds to reply every single email I sent to her throughout the wedding planning process. She was extremely helpful and made sure everything was perfect before, during and after the wedding! In addition to the wedding, we also hosted a Sunday Farewell Brunch, which was fantastic as well! The food was so good.. people are still talking about it. Everyone at Lake Lanier Islands was so nice to us, helpful, accommodating and professional. One of the things that we love the most about the LLII team is that they definitely know what they are doing. Everything was planned perfectly! We are beyond happy with our wedding. Definitely the best day of our lives. If we could do it all again we would definitely do it the same way! THank you so much to the entire team!! Waiters, staff, coordinators, bartenders, cleaners, set up staff,.. everyone was absolutely a pleasure to work with!
Reviewed On 1/24/2019 by Megan T
Lanier Islands made my wedding day so special. I wanted small and intimate but also elegant and it was all perfect.
Reviewed On 1/09/2019 by Julia W
Ljerka and her team were UNREAL good. From the moment I met her, I knew I could trust Ljerka to make my day perfect. She patiently worked with me, my family, and team of vendors to seamlessly coordinate the wedding of my dreams at Legacy Pointe...
. Ljerka is so sweet, creative, flexible, and HARDWORKING. She and her team coordinated my rehearsal dinner, bridesmaids brunch, and wedding. She is so so easy to work with, and talking with her feels like talking with a best friend. You can absolutely trust her to get the job done. Thank you SO much, Ljerka!!!
Reviewed On 12/15/2018 by Joseph M
Lanier Islands Weddings is a no brainer when deciding on a fantastic wedding facilty. My new wife and I are ecstatic on our choice and we could not be any happier with how everything went. Thank you to all from Lanier Islands Weddings that wa...
s able to make it happen for us.
Reviewed On 11/20/2018 by Michelle F
Our son's weddi g was absolutely wonderful. The venue was perfect! Even in the middle of Nov. It was so gorgeous! The meal was absolutely delicious. Staff were kind and professional. Cannot speak highly enough about the setting. and staff...ho...
nestly, we highly recommend Lake Lanier Islands Resort for any wedding or gathering!
Reviewed On 11/13/2018 by Andrew L
Lanier Islands was great to work with, and my daughter’s wedding went off without a hitch. Due to extreme cold weather, we moved the reception indoors, while keeping the ceremony outside. Lanier did this without any issues or questions. While ...
this last piece may be small, it shows the level of service Lanier Islands provides. We left the cake topper and toasting glasses in our car, realizing this minutes before the bride and groom entered the reception. I asked Olivia, our catering manager, if she could run to our car and grab it for us. She did it without hesitation. Additionally, we have been to weddings where the food is mediocre at best. Lanier’s food was great, with all of our guests complimenting me for a great wedding. Of course, the compliments really belong to Olivia and her team at Lanier Islands!!! Thank you Olivia and your team for helping make this a great evening!!!
Reviewed On 11/02/2018 by Alvin S
Lanier Island Venetian Pier was a perfect setting for our wedding. The staff was helpful and attentive to our needs. Such a fun perfect night!
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by LaTasha H
Lanier Islands was the perfect place to have my wedding. From the moment we viewed the property I knew this is where I wanted to be. The property is beautiful. We had a more intimate wedding but you couldn't tell. Everything was wonderful. The ...
food was phenomenal. And best of all, it's all inclusive. Olivia Hinze was a wonderful coordinator, she was so helpful and very knowledgeable. She made my day so special. I'd definitely recommend it!
Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Bill S
An absolutely beautiful event . . . a wonderful setting, beautiful decorations, wonderful time had by all!
Reviewed On 10/18/2018 by Michelle W
The whole weekend was just perfect. Emily who worked with us was amazing along with Jessica Bencomo Events, two great, great wedding planners. The only place for improvements was the guest reservations. Other than that everything was FIRST CLA...
SS and all our guest said that our wedding was the most memorable wedding ever. We have lasting memories of our special day forever and the weather was just amazing! Thank you LLI's for a fabulous week and a lifetime of amazing memories.
Reviewed On 10/18/2018 by Shanda M
Lake Lanier islands was the most gorgeous place to have our wedding!! Everyone was so helpful and made sure our wedding day was perfect! I can’t imagine having a wedding anywhere else. Olivia Hinze was our wedding coordinator and she went above...
and beyond to answer all my questions and made sure our day went smoothly. Hands down, best wedding venue!!!!
Reviewed On 10/10/2018 by Taylor W
We had our wedding at Lanier Islands on Pine Isle Pointe & it was absolutely spectacular! We got so lucky with weather - it was my absolute dream day. We worked with Emily Goldstein (as our coordinator for the venue) and she was phenomenal. Any...
thing we needed she was there answering our texts, emails, and phone calls right away. Emily helped us make any decision big or small. We had around 145 guests & 130 came from out of state, so Lanier Islands was perfect for us. There is so much to do - we had guests golf, rent boats, and go to the spa. If you are looking for something that will keep your guests entertained while they are not at the wedding this is the place for you. I would highly recommend having your wedding at Lanier Islands. Everything about the resort is absolutely gorgeous. And not sure if you can request venue coordinators, but if you can....EMILY IS THE BEST!!! :)
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Hanna B
From the moment we were guests at PineIsle Pointe, I knew I wanted my wedding reception here! Ljierka was our initial point of contact and she was very friendly and helpful to get our date and wedding venue set. She was orgnaized and pointed us...
in the right direction if we had questions. Emily was our wedding coordinator for the duration of the year and she was WONDERFUL! I cannot say enough about how she made the experience so much more enjoyable. Emily was aware of all of our wishes and made sure the weekend ran smooth. We had our rehearsal dinner on the property as well that went smoothly! It even rained during our reception and the staff was able to move everything indoors quickly. Our guests enjoyed the food and our head banquet manager made sure through out the night we were taken care of. I did hear from guests that one bartender wasn't too particularly friendly through out the night but other than that the venue was remarkable and I would recommend to anyone! Our suite the night of was very nice and there was surprises to come back to :) Thank you so much LLI for making our wedding weekend so memorable!!
Reviewed On 10/05/2018 by LouAnn L
Our experience with Lanier Islands was outstanding. They definitely have the process down to a science making it a pleasure for the parents and the newlyweds. Everything was perfect and the setting was incredible. Anyone considering this ven...
ue will not be disappointed! Thank you Lanier for making our day so unforgettable!
Reviewed On 10/03/2018 by Stephanie J
Lanier Islands was a beautiful venue! The only reason I would not give five stars is our initial sales person seemed shady. She over-promised and under delivered. Half way through my wedding planning process...... She was gone and we finished o...
ut our planning with Olivia Heinz who was incredible. She clearly explained every detail including how the packages worked what they did and did not include. She was present on the day of my wedding and turned the whole experience around!!! We got lots of compliments on the venue and the food. Our family and friends had a blast the whole weekend and it was truly the best day of our lives!
Reviewed On 10/03/2018 by R G
The overall experience was great until our guest complained about the selection of liquor. During the planning stages we made it clear to our coordinator that we want an OPEN BAR and specific types of TOP SHELF liquor and they assured us that w...
e will receive exactly what we pay for. From the start of our cocktail hour to about the middle of the reception our selection of top shelf was served. However, at some point after that our TOP SHELF liquor was replaced with BOTTOM SHELF liquor. At that point a few of our guests complained that there were no more of the top shelf liquor we "paid for". Then a few days after the wedding we received a bill stating we exceeded our initial estimated amount of drinks consumed by 356 drinks ( 356 drinks of bottom shelf liquor). Now, there is no way I can confirm whether that number is accurate, keep in mind Lake Lanier staff was in charge of keeping count. We raised our issue with our coordinator and the account manager and was offered a lunch voucher. After all the money spent on our wedding and to receive a lesser service than what we paid for, they offered us a lunch voucher. Wow, thank you but no thank you. I say this to say, to all the engaged couples looking for a venue do your homework. No venue is perfect but to replace the alcohol we paid for with a cheaper brand is unacceptable.
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Nicole W
Lanier Islands was absolutely the perfect wedding venue! Not only was it breathtaking and gorgeous, but the venue goes above and beyond to help make your day yours! Olivia was a dream to work with! The food was also delicious! Couldn't have ask...
ed for a better venue to have our day!
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by Arola A
The team we worked with at Lake Lanier was amazing! They were very responsive and extremely helpful with all details. They were extremely accommodating, and helpful with vendor recommendations. We did have a couple of issues with the reservatio...
ns department but giving the correct information, but the management team was quick to help and resolve.
Reviewed On 9/03/2018 by Kelly G
We absolutely loved this venue! We spent a lot of time looking for the perfect venue that would work with our Mexican-themed wedding, and we were so glad we chose Lake Lanier. We picked the PineIsle Point ceremony and reception space, which was...
absolutely breathtaking! The view of the water is so beautiful and the open space of the reception was perfect. We worked with Olivia who was awesome!! She was very professional and fun to work with! She was always available for any questions or changes that we had (which was a lot lol) and she never made us feel like we were bothering her, even though we had a lot of questions and changes! She was such a huge help with making sure everything went smoothly the day of our wedding. We had a lot of custom requests which were very easily accommodated by her. All of the staff the day of the wedding were very professional, and we felt like everything went very smoothly! We also worked with Lori and Andreja who helped coordinate with guest accommodations for the weekend. They both were great to work with as well. We would definitely recommend this venue - not only is it probably one of the best venues in GA, but the overall experience was wonderful. We also got compliments from the staff who worked our wedding who said some very nice things about our wedding which was greatly appreciated. Thank you Lake Lanier for helping us have or dream wedding!!!
Reviewed On 8/29/2018 by Janet B
The entire planning and execution of our daughters wedding was smooth and totally enjoyable. The staff at Lake Lanier Islands was accommodating and wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend LLI to anyone planning a wedding or meeting!!!
Reviewed On 8/24/2018 by Lily H
We booked our wedding for PineIsle Pointe at Lanier Islands and loved everything about it! The staff was great to work with: Ljerka was our initial point of contact and then we worked with Olivia for all of the planning portion of our big day. ...
They were great with communications both in person and via emails. Any last minute changes, Olivia was quick to modify and adjust for us, which was so great to get feedback almost instantly. On the big day, their staff was so attentive to all our guests, and everyone loved the food we selected from the tasting! Overall, they took such great care of us on our day, and we highly recommend them! The view was amazing, but how easy Lanier Islands Weddings made the whole process of planning a wedding and their extraordinary level of service are what we highly recommend to others!
Reviewed On 8/17/2018 by S G
Emily was fantastic to work with.
Reviewed On 8/01/2018 by Crystal W
Let me just say Olivia Hinze is beyond amazing. She walked us through every choice, every thought and anything in between. Her customer service was beyond what I could have ever dreamt up. Our day went together flawlessly and it was all because...
of her. Seeing the ceremony set up and the rehearsal after a year of emails was jaw dropping. It was a dream. The staff working the reception were all so sweet and professional. We even had wedding crashers that they quickly spotted and removed. I could have never imagined our day being as amazing as it was and it was all due to Olivia and lake Lanier. It is such an awesome place to get married. Beyond beautiful with amazing staff.
Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by gina s
Lanier Islands, Ljerka, Olivia and the entire staff exceeded our exceptions for the most beautiful wedding imaginable! Every detail was personal and perfect! Our son in in the Army serving overseas and married his love from Finland. I wanted ...
to incorporate some of the Finnish culture into the wedding and the chef made three amazing appetizers that impressed our overseas guests. I highly recommend Lanier Islands and will definitely use them for all future celebrations and events.
Reviewed On 4/03/2018 by Miriam H
I just had my dream wedding at Lake Lanier. Emily was our coordinator. She was incredible! I could not have done this without her. She is crazy talented and just an amazing person. The entire time were planning everything I felt like she truly ...
cared about making my day as special as possible. The food served was delicious. All the staff was very helpful and treated my guests great. I would recommend this venue to anyone!
Reviewed On 3/28/2018 by Audrey W
Lake Lanier was absolutely amazing! Emily was our wedding planner, and she went over and beyond to make sure we were both happy. I could not have done it without her help. It was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding, and I wish we could d...
o it all over again.
Reviewed On 1/25/2018 by Christine C
Fabulous venue with so many options. All staff and assistants were fantastic and helpful in every way. They always answered all questions immediately, and helped tremendously with the day from our initial meeting to day of wedding. We cannot ...
speak more highly of Andrjea and Lanier Island Weddings! We highly recommend them!
Reviewed On 1/03/2018 by Kaitlin K
I am pretty satisfied with how our wedding went at Lake Lanier. We chose the intimate wedding package, which was an excellent fit for the size of our wedding and well within our budget. The booking process went very smoothly. We toured the venu...
e and knew it was for us. The scheduled payments went through easily and cost was simple to understand. I liked that they offered a back up plan in case of rain. Luckily, we had beautiful sunshine, and it wasn’t needed. They provided a detail sheet to go over with the event coordinator, which made it easy to make sure everything was taken care of. The reception was held in the Magnolia Room at Legacy Lodge, and the chairs and linens came together beautifully. It was perfect for our small guest count of about 30 people. The food served at our wedding was very good, and the serving staff was excellent. They were genuinely nice to me and seemed to actually care about my wedding. Now for the not so good. I feel like since our wedding was so small it wasn’t really cared much for. We even had to provide our own person to press play and pause on the ceremony music. I went out myself at 7:00am with my grandmother to decorate our arbor at Oliver Pointe. It’s a good thing I did because it was still set up from the wedding the night before. There were way too many chairs, rose petals and other decorations lying around, and leaves all over the ground. I went to the front desk and told them about it to which they replied that it had already been set up for my wedding. I argued with them and got it fixed, but that could have been a total disaster. They also didn’t offer to let me get ready in the bridal holding room until 4 days before my wedding, which makes me think they were holding it in case a bigger wedding party came along and wanted it. I had the venue booked for almost a year in advance and didn’t hear anything about it until then. I was also extremely disappointed in Legacy Lodge and the room we received there. Our package included a free stay in the lodge for the night of our wedding. The wedding coordinators should consider making it optional to have the night before or the night of the wedding because we would have much rather had the night before. We only stayed the night of because it was included in the package. Therefore, we had to also pay for the night before to have somewhere to get ready on the day of. They should definitely offer a discount to the bride and groom because they really don’t have much of a choice. It’s kind of a rip-off. For the $256 we paid for one night, the room was ridiculous. It was much smaller and dinkier than the rooms our parent’s and grandparent’s received, it looked extremely dated and wasn’t much of a “Deluxe Room for two” as described, and it was literally all the way at the end of the hall (i.e. we had to walk a crazy long way back to our room if we needed to grab anything). I have honestly stayed in Best Westerns and Comfort Inns for literally over half the cost that blow that horrible little room out of the water. It was a super disappointing way to spend our wedding night. Overall though, it was good for our budget, and besides the few little mishaps that occurred, I am very satisfied with how our wedding went. The venue was gorgeous, and the staff were nice.
Reviewed On 11/15/2017 by Apryl T
Having our wedding at Lanier Islands was by far the best decision! Our ceremony was held at the Venetian Pier, followed by our reception at the Carriage House. The entire staff was amazing.... from the beginning of planning, to the very end of...
our wedding night. I worked closely with Ljerka and Olivia, and they were always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. My husband and I will definitely recommend this wonderful location and team.
Reviewed On 10/27/2017 by Shannon H
We had our wedding at the Pine Isle Pointe venue - it was absolutely beautiful!! A big thanks to the staff and especially the helpful & responsive Emily Goldstein for assistance on coordinating our big day!
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by Priscilla M
After looking at several venues in North Georgia, we decided to have our daughter’s wedding at Lake Lanier Islands, and we are so glad that we did! Her wedding was very small and intimate (under 25 people) and Ljerka Bilbija and Olivia Hinze...
took special care of everything for us. We had the ceremony overlooking the lake at Oliver Pointe (an absolutely gorgeous place for a small wedding), with dinner inside the Lodge afterwards. The waitstaff were all extremely nice and we were never in need of anything. Included in the Intimate Package was the best wedding cake I have ever tasted . . . Simple but absolutely delicious. Oliver Pointe is a perfect place to get married if your guest list is a small one. Because the wedding was so small, we got to “splurge” and stay at the Villas. They are beautiful accommodations on the lake with a dock. Large King Suites with living rooms are on the upstairs while 2 rooms are underneath each (1 with King bed and 1 with two queens). These villas worked out perfectly as we had extended family from out of town - and it was wonderful to be able to be in such close contact. We brought large ferns with us to use at the ceremony and a friendly groundskeeper named Julio watered and cared for them (without even being asked to do so!). It was personal service like that which made our entire weekend fabulous. I would highly recommend Lake Lanier Island for a small intimate wedding. The prices were very, very reasonable and we felt as if they paid special attention to us. There were also many things for people from out of town to enjoy: the lake, the waterpark, the pool at the Lodge, and of course the golf. Ljerka and her team know what they are doing and were extremely professional. They kindly helped us with every special request we had.
Reviewed On 10/21/2017 by Anna S
The first word that comes to mind when someone asks me about our wedding at Lake Lanier Islands is PERFECTION. We held our ceremony and reception at the Venetian Pier on 09/30/17, and we could not have asked for a more beautiful backdrop and at...
mosphere for our special day. Our guests and family are still raving about how beautiful the venue was, and and many of our friends have already told us they are planning more trips to stay at the lodge for a weekend getaway. I worked with Ljerka and Olivia during the planning process and these ladies are TOP NOTCH! They were such a pleasure to work with, very accommodating and and always quick to respond ( even when Ljerka was out of the country she was still responding to my many questions they same day!). The food and wait staff were also exceptional! My wedding was an absolute dream come true. I would choose lake Lanier Islands over and over again!!
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Bridget S
Lanier Islands was the absolute best. They were accommodating, supportive, and caring. Ljerka was an absolute joy. She was compassionate and helpful. I felt like part of the Lanier Islands family. Also, Olivia was stellar. She ensured if 't' ...
was crossed and every 'i' was dotted. The best part is that she sent me a text on the morning of my wedding to show the scenery of the lake. It was absolutely gorgeous and I so appreciated it. It set my mood for the day. It was a small gesture, but one I will remember forever! As it relates to the venue, the scenery was so amazing at PineIsle Pointe. I loved the long aisle and the backdrop of the water. Truly dreamy! As far as esthetics, Lanier Islands allowed you to have the venue the entire day, unlike other venues with a time limit. This was very important for me because I didn't want anything rushed. They were also available every step of the way and assisted my planner when needed. I couldn't have asked for a better team and venue. Lanier Islands was truly a gem and a blessing for me on my wonderful day. They made it great! :-)
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Renee P
My wife and I were married on October 12th, and first met with Ljerka. We told her our vision and she suggested the Venetian Pier, a lovely location beautifully nestled on the lake. We immediately fell in love! We then worked with Olivia who ...
took on our vision and made our dream a reality. She offered great suggestions from appetizers to even napkin folds! The wedding showcase featuring their food menu & drinks was awesome. The food was delicious and the drinks were great! We had our wedding and reception on the Pier. The transition from ceremony to reception was done quickly & professionally by their amazing staff to our total satisfaction! Our guests barely even noticed it.The staff was very attentive to our guests, catering to their every need. Staff also made sure my wife an I were well taken care of. I highly recommend Lanier Islands for a beautiful wedding and or reception
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Ashley A
I highly recommend Lake Lanier for your wedding! They took amazing care of us and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it! The food was outstanding! Our guests are still raving! I am absolutely in love with this venue and recommend th...
em to everyone! Ljerka is amazing to work with and answered all of our questions and really made planning a wedding less stressful! They definitely gave us a beautiful wedding we will never forget!
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Heather Y
I had my wedding here at Lanier Islands on 10/8/2017. My perfect plan for an outdoor ceremony and reception was quickly changed by an uninvited guest (Hurricane Nate). Ljerka and Emily met with me the Friday before and came up with a plan b to ...
get us inside but keep the outdoor feel. I was amazed at how calm these ladies stayed and how prepared they were to accommodate everyone in the inclement weather. There were more brides in the same boat that day and I never once felt like those 2 even left my side! Aside from their efforts on the big day my planning stage lasted over a year. I know I must have called and emailed 1000 times and each and every one of my questions were always answered timely and to my liking! Overall I could not have asked for a more beautiful venue, the best service, amazing food, extreamly reasonable price and the absolute best people in charge of the wedding dept! Thank you for making my big day the best day!!!
Reviewed On 10/12/2017 by Katie E
Lanier Islands Resort is so beautiful. I got married there on 10/08/2017 during hurricane/tropical storm Nate and This place worked their butts off for me. This was the first and only place we visited when looking for venues because we fell IN ...
LOVE with it. We took many trips up there prior to the wedding and it was always beautiful out. We worked with Ljerka Bilbija and Olivia Hinze and they BOTH WERE AMAZING. We knew Nate was coming on my wedding day so I decided I wanted to meet with Olivia the day before and texted her at like 9 p.m. the night before to see if we could meet and get a game plan because I was having an outside wedding. She immediately responded and told me she could meet me the next morning (even though she had other weddings going on that day :)) We decided to move the wedding inside and it was honestly just as beautiful. Every time I had an issue they immediately solved it and pretty much never told me no. I had a pretty small wedding and they worked with me to get the minimum down for the venue I wanted and treated me like I was having a huge wedding and made me feel as if I was the most important, definitely a feeling you want when planning a wedding! I feel like I must of emailed/texted them everyday with questions and they were always more than happy to answer questions and accommodate me. I had a destination wedding here and they made me feel as if this was my second home. I highly recommend having a wedding here, they are fully prepared for everything! <3
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by suzanne g
My daughters wedding was a destination wedding. As MOB I was the main contact for Lake Lanier. I worked with Ljerka Bilbija, Sr. Sales & Event Manager. From the very first visit to the final day, Ljerka was so helpful in making my daughters dre...
am wedding happen. She was available 24-7 to answer my questions and aid us in making some important decisions, such as vendors. One we secured our venue we worked with Olivia Hinze. She is a tiny thing with unbelievable energy! No matter what I threw at her i.e. menu changes, timeline discussions, etc. she had my back. I never felt alone in planning this special day. Perhaps the best example of how awesome she is happen the day before the wedding....we had to make a venue change because of weather conditions. We met with Olivia and she presented us with a wonderful diagram as to the change we could make. You know that saying..."Her frown turned upside down"...well that is what happen when my daughter listened to Olivia. She made this happen, along with our wedding planner, without a blink!! The entire staff, including our reservation coordinator, Lori Austin, were fantastic. They all made us feel special and so welcome. Thank you to all who we shared this special day with...you made my daughters dream wedding come true!!
Reviewed On 9/19/2017 by Leslie B
Best venue for a magical wedding!!! Our daughter had the most beautiful wedding ever!!! Every detail was taken care of by the most professional staff. Specially our wedding coordinator Ljerka Bilbija.
Reviewed On 9/07/2017 by Michelle F
Overall everything was wonderful. The staff was GREAT to work with, the food was AMAZING, and the venue was BEAUTIFUL. Just a few pointers for future events, make sure a sign is provided at the bottom of some venues so guests know that it is th...
e correct event and have a designated event staff available for handing out drink tickets. It was difficult to manage all that and still be social as the mother of the bride. The resort tax (22%) is a little steep and you may feel it is a deterrent but it really is worth it.
Reviewed On 11/14/2016 by Tara R
From the time we first got engaged I knew I wanted an outdoor ceremony. Lanier Islands Resort was the first location my fiancé and I looked at and after viewing several others really felt we were most excited about Lanier Islands. We worked wit...
h Wendi for the venue coordination and she did a great job providing us with a details sheet and all the information we would need to provide. Also she recommended a few of our vendors including the day of coordinator, florist/décor, and DJ which was a huge help! I found emailing Wendi was the best way to reach her and though there were a few times my coordinator and I had to follow up the work Wendi put into making our day perfect and answering any and all questions (and there were many) was beyond helpful. When my wedding was finally here Wendi was able to facilitate with her staff giving gift bags to all of our arriving guests staying at the hotel, additionally she made sure to stop by to see me and ask if I needed anything. Many of my wedding guests commented on how nice the hotel was and how friendly the staff were. Our wedding was much smaller than the other wedding that was occurring on the same weekend but everyone treated my fiancé, me, and our guests like we were the most important people there that weekend. I would especially like to comment on how great the cleaning staff was, they were always so friendly and happy and even told my mother and me that they were praying for no rain for us as the day had started off cloudy and they just liked us so much. It was great to feel like they really cared about us and how they could help make the day as perfect as possible. We got married at Oliver Point and held the reception inside in Plantation Ballroom. Everything was ready on time and the staff worked with my floral and décor team to make sure everything looked absolutely beautiful. The wedding ceremony and reception was everything I could have imagined and more. The team was very attentive and helpful. Even after the ceremony when we had leftover cake the staff in Sydney’s let us have them cut the cake and put out slices in the dining room for any guests of the hotel to have and put compliments of the couple so that we didn’t have to take extra cake home or throw it out. I’m so happy we chose to get married at Lanier Islands Resort and would recommend it to anyone looking to get married. We are looking forward to future stays to celebrate our anniversary!
Reviewed On 9/28/2016 by Shaina B
I NEVER write reviews but I want to let people know about this horrific experience! DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT have your wedding here. Horrible customer service and communication. At first, everything seems like it's going to be a dream come ...
true. The planner changes constantly and you never really know WHO to contact. Also, when you do contact someone, it takes them days to reply to a simple question. Not worth the money. After our wedding, they continued to take money out of our account WITHOUT our knowledge for "extra fees". They have so many fees that they include AFTER you start planning the wedding with them. If you do chose to hire them, look closely at EVERYTHING you sign and ask about additional fees that are going to be added. It was raining the day of our wedding but then stopped hours before our ceremony. They still wouldn't let us have our outdoor wedding that we paid for because of equipment getting wet. They didn't have an option that would work out better than our reception area. Also, they make promises and then act like they don't know what you are talking about. Example: one lady promised we would have a room to get ready in before the wedding...next lady (because you will go through many) said they didn't have a room and that we would have to purchase a room the night before ($250 a night) I could go on and on about the horrible experience at legacy lodge.
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2016
As you stated, Lanier Islands is committed to making each wedding a "dream come true" and we apologize that we were not able to fulfill that commitment for you. Rain on the day of your wedding can be very disappointing but it seems there were s...
teps we could have taken to lessen that disappointment and I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations in that effort. Additionally, your wedding specialist did indeed go out on maternity leave during this process and I understand that made communication difficult. We are addressing that process should this arise again in the future. Our true desire is to make this right for you. We will be reaching out to you to today.
Reviewed On 1/31/2015 by Katja M
The only disappointment in our entire wedding weekend, and sadly one of the biggest elements. The only reason I am giving one star is because of our CSM, Elizabeth. She was the only one that seemed to actually care or pay attention to our reque...
sts and what we had specified for our very special day. The venue location was beautiful, we had our wedding and ceremony in the PineIsle center. The location was beautiful even in the rain. Where the whole event feel short was with the F&B. We had a private tasting, and requested several specialty items. Every item we requested was an epic fail with the event. We requested Table Service, only to have our own guests, including the bridal party go and get their own wine. The servers spilled wine, and poured the incorrect wine. We had white-bean and walnut meatballs with a roasted tomato sauce, but they left of the tomato sauce, and it looked like two day old camel dung sitting in the chafer. The Flank steak carving station looked a little like roadkill, the meat was very brown with no charring or any grill marks at all. The chef at the Fruit de Mar station, didn't have any idea what was in the two different pates, all he could tell us was: "it has meat and spices in it". The Portabella mushrooms we had added to that station, as a hearty vegetarian option, were diced to oblivion, instead of nice solid sized mushrooms. The venue couldn't get the temperature fixed, so we have wedding photos with our guests wearing coats throughout the entire wedding night. Once the event was over, and we expressed our concerns, via three conference calls. The venue team has not followed through on any of what they said during those calls. All in all it was an epic fail on their part, and value for money was non-existent.
Reviewed On 11/21/2014 by Keeli S
We got married at Legacy Pointe and had a great experience having our wedding and reception there and with the coordinators at Something Blue. The best part about Lake Lanier is how involved they are in the whole process, they give you a detai...
led list so they know how you want the whole day to go. I loved my coordinator Maggie Norton, she coordinated with all our vendors the morning of the wedding so our day was stress free. (Hers was not but she never showed it, the band was late, the alter blew over right before the wedding, she and her team put it back together as quickly as possible). She was so easy to work with during all the planning, and lovely to spend time with the day of the wedding. I don't think there is much she can't handle. Also, we loved the banquet captain, he was great at serving us so we got to enjoy the entire evening. We have nothing but great things to say about planning your wedding at Lake Lanier Islands Resort, they help you through the whole process and all their venues are beautiful! Everyone loved the food too, and when you book your wedding you get to go to a tasting where they serve all the food so you can select your menu. Everything exceeded our expectations, as well as my parents!
Reviewed On 9/28/2014 by Jaclyn S
Lake Lanier did an amazing job for my wedding. The site was gorgeous even before decorations were put up, and the consultants at Something Blue were extremely helpful through the entire process. The only thing that detracted from my experience ...
was that there were boaters and jet skiiers in the backround during the ceremony and we had to pause a few times for them to pass. However overall it was an amazing day and I would do it exactly the same way.

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