4.6
Verified reviews from real couples
"Lake Views. Mountain Vows."
Holds ceremonies and receptions
So many good things to say!! The location is stunning with the lake, mountains and sunset backdrop! The tent where the reception takes place is very classy with so many options to customize and make your day perfect.
Getting everything perfect would not be possible without the amazing staff at The Lodge! The event staff (Amy!) is professional, kind & accommodating to your requests. They are there to help make it happen.
When I look back and talk about my wedding I always say that it went perfectly! Thanks to all the people that helped make it possible.
Ryan K.
5.0
We loved booking with the Lodge! They were fantastic and pivoted through weather challenges and more. Plus, they helped with food accommodations a ton (ex. boneless chicken instead of bone in). Amazing time there, 10/10, worth every penny!
Ridge V.
5.0
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is a luxury venue for modern couples seeking a destination wedding that blends Whitefish, MT's natural beauty with lakeside luxury, creating an unforgettable experience for both themselves and their guests.
Nestled along the pristine shores of Whitefish Lake and surrounded by Montana's breathtaking mountain landscape, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake offers a wedding experience where natural beauty, elevated hospitality, and unforgettable moments come together. Just minutes from downtown Whitefish and a short drive from Glacier National Park, our award-winning lakeside resort provides a stunning backdrop for destination weddings, intimate celebrations, and everything in between.
Whether you're dreaming of exchanging vows with the sparkling lake behind you, celebrating beneath the open-air Lakeside Pavilion, or dancing the night away in one of our elegant ballrooms, The Lodge offers versatile venues designed to bring your vision to life. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations of up to 300 guests, each space showcases Montana's beauty while offering the comfort and sophistication of a full-service resort. Your guests can enjoy luxury accommodations, private lakeside cabins, spa services, on-site dining, and endless opportunities to explore the surrounding area.
At The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, our experienced Wedding Sales and Event Management team is dedicated to creating a seamless and personalized planning experience. From custom catering menus and thoughtful event design to ceremony coordination and guest accommodations, our team handles every detail with care so you can focus on celebrating. Whether you're hosting a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, farewell brunch, or a full wedding weekend, we invite you to relax, be present, and create lasting memories with the people you love most.
Currently booking weddings and events. Contact our team to learn more about our wedding packages and begin planning your Montana lakeside celebration.
36+ years in business
Speaks English
Large team (21+ members)
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Amenities
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
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Hotel
Mountain
Restaurant
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
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Ridge V
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5.0
10/05/2025
We loved booking with the Lodge! They were fantastic and pivoted through weather challenges and more. Plus, they helped with food accommodations a ton (ex. boneless chicken instead...
of bone in). Amazing time there, 10/10, worth every penny!
Cassy H
4.0
7/29/2026
We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding. From the moment we first arrived at The Lodge, we knew there was something really special about it.
We actua...
lly discovered the venue by chance—we stopped in for lunch after our engagement weekend. Being from Wisconsin, we hadn’t even considered a Montana wedding at the time, but we couldn’t help but notice how beautiful the property was, even in November. Something about it just stuck with us, and we ended up booking our wedding for May without ever seeing it again after that first visit.
The venue did not disappoint. Everything came together even better than we could have imagined. The weather was perfect, the views were incredible, and having the pool, hot tub, and tiki bar all open for Memorial Day weekend made it feel like a full destination experience for us and our guests.
I had been a little worried about the timing—we knew Montana weather could be unpredictable, and we had even heard snow was possible, with boats not expected to be on the lake yet. But everything turned out absolutely perfectly.
One of the best parts was having so many of our guests staying on-site. Since we were planning from out of state, it made the entire experience feel more intimate, relaxed, and memorable for everyone.
Beyond the stunning setting, the staff including Jackie (our Event Sales and Service Manager) made everything feel seamless and stress-free. The day flowed effortlessly from start to finish, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment.
We are so grateful we trusted our instincts that day after lunch—it led us to the most incredible place to celebrate. We would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful, unique, and unforgettable wedding experience.
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Ryan K
5.0
10/30/2025
So many good things to say!! The location is stunning with the lake, mountains and sunset backdrop! The tent where the reception takes place is very classy with so many options to ...
customize and make your day perfect.
Getting everything perfect would not be possible without the amazing staff at The Lodge! The event staff (Amy!) is professional, kind & accommodating to your requests. They are there to help make it happen.
When I look back and talk about my wedding I always say that it went perfectly! Thanks to all the people that helped make it possible.
Melisa J
1.0
10/09/2024
We had a very disappointing experience at the Lodge for our wedding. Despite the beautiful setting, we faced many issues that impacted our day. To start with, we had several missin...
g packages that we had sent to the venue and were reported as delivered but never found. This forced us to scramble and replace items on the morning of our wedding. Lack of communication from the vendor's coordinator led us to have last minute changes to our seating chart, and we were left rushing to order a new one. Our florist's chandelier florals were delivered and never set up by the venue. The power went out due to a storm that was passing by and the venue had no backup plan, no generator. If it weren't for our band having brought a second generator I am unsure of what the rest of our wedding day would've looked like. Due to loss of power and the venue having no way to keep their cooler cold, our ice cream dessert station was completely melted and no one was able to enjoy it. The lodge wedding coordinator had made no plan for us to sign our marriage license during our wedding day as she had requested a timeline from our photographer and never compiled a timeline of her own. In the end, the marriage license ended up getting lost in the Stateroom of the lodge and we were forced to extend our stay in Montana to obtain a new marriage license. Perhaps this day would've gone smoother if we had hired an outside wedding coordinator, or maybe if the lodge had an actual backup plan in place in case of extreme weather.
Mary F
5.0
11/22/2021
Our wedding weekend at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake was everything we imagined it would be. Andrea Phillips was amazing to work with, and was a calming presence during what could ha...
ve easily turned into a stressful situation. The banquet staff (shout out Mary!) were all so nice and on top of food, drinks, everything our guests wanted and needed. We were lucky enough to have absolutely amazing weather, and our outdoor ceremony and reception was perfect. We had about 80 out of town guests stay at the Lodge during our wedding weekend, and each one immensely enjoyed their stay. Montana is a very special place for our family, and our wedding at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake just solidified our love of this state. You can't go wrong having your wedding here!
Tori S
5.0
10/28/2021
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is ABSOLUTELY beautiful! We got married there July 2021 and from the planning with Andrea, the event coordinator, the Lodge staff, to the venue everythi...
ng was seamless and a dream come true!! We will definitely be making this an added spot on our vacation list for the future!!
Lauren B
5.0
9/30/2019
Allison at the Lodge at Whitefish is absolutely amazing!! She made our wedding day and the planning experience an absolute dream. She and the staff at the lodge are so friendly. Sh...
e replied to my emails quickly and efficiently. She always answered all my questions and offered very good ideas. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Our wedding day was everything I could dream of and more!
Mimi J
5.0
8/15/2018
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake made the wedding of our dreams come true! My husband's family has always loved the Lodge for their vacations and when we decided to get married in White...
fish, it was truly the only place for us. I cannot thank Kim & Allison enough! They were so caring and informative throughout our whole planning process. All of our guests were technically out of towners and I know that they had an incredible experience at our wedding because of the Lodge's hospitality and elegance. The food was incredible, bartenders made wonderful cocktails and the grounds for our wedding were just gorgeous! If I had to do our wedding all over again, I would choose the Lodge at Whitefish Lake time and time again! You will not regret your experience!
Stephanie R
5.0
5/01/2018
We can't begin to thank and praise the entire team at The Lodge at Whitefish lake for not only making our wedding a day we will never forget but giving all of our guests a weekend ...
they won't forget. Leading up to the wedding Kim and her team were available whenever we needed them and our day would not have gone as smoothly as it did with Allison and Amy. Our guest had nothing but praise for the venue itself, wonderful rooms and amazing service. We would HIGHLY recommend The Lodge to all couples looking for a venue in the Whitefish area!
Robin B
5.0
10/20/2017
Our wedding at the Lodge was amazing! We got married on the lawn overlooking Whitefish Lake and our reception was in the Pavilion. It is an absolutely gorgeous setting. All of the...
staff that helped with our big day were friendly, professional and super helpful. Kim was so helpful in coordinating everything for us leading up to our big day, and the day of coordinator Emily was fantastic and kept everything on track! The food was terrific and the prices are reasonable. The rooms are large, clean and cozy and the amenities are amazing . All of our guests loved staying here. I would definitely recommend getting married here. It is a beautiful spot for a wedding!
Art T
5.0
8/15/2017
My daughter was married on August 5 with an outdoor ceremony and reception. For her, the venue was love at first sight, and for perfectly obvious reasons. The setting and the res...
ort are spectacular.
Because of that, they do a lot of weddings. Believe me, it shows. I won't tell you not to stress, because you will, but take some solace in this. These people know what they're doing. And come wedding day, you will have Emily. That woman is an absolute marvel. Lots of fun, totally in control, and somehow everywhere at once. I thought our wedding was the best I have ever seen, and to no small degree, she is the reason.
Do yourself a favor. Book this venue. It's worth every penny.
Meghan Z
5.0
7/07/2017
We haven't had our wedding yet, but the initial planning with The Lodge has been wonderful. Kim is great and is very responsive and a great support.
Stephanie S
5.0
7/05/2017
The overall vibe and quality of The Lodge was fantastic; it was everything we were hoping for. We were able to hold our wedding ceremony and reception in front of some amazing scen...
ery, our guests enjoyed the luxurious comforts at The Lodge, and the staff helped us customize the whole day to fit our needs. The on-site wedding coordinators are top-notch. I'm convinced they could put on a stellar wedding with their eyes closed. We planned this wedding from afar, and sometimes it seemed difficult to get a timely response from the events staff--especially in the week or two leading up to the wedding. But once we arrived at The Lodge, we realized it was because they had an event to coordinate every single day. At that point, it was hard to blame them for less-than-speedy email responses. Plus, by the time we did our final walk-through with the coordinators, we knew they'd be able to handle everything without a problem. We especially appreciated everything Emily and Kim did to help us with the big day!
Taylor H
4.0
6/24/2013
We went before peak season, and had a really hard time getting a hold of the concierge. But after we realized we were on our own we had a great time with the plans we made for ours...
elves. The room was beautiful and very clean. We had a great lakeside view from the room. Not the best massage I've ever had, but relaxing non the less.
Would definitely go back for an anniversary or just because, but will make sure to arrange everything we want to do with the concierge when I have her attention, and will not try to track her down during our stay.
We stayed for three nights, golfed, relaxing, and went into Glacier National park.
Ate at the lodge a few times, and the food was great, but there's not a huge selection.
Will venture out and try some other places in Whitefish next time.
Megan C
5.0
6/12/2013
Beautiful views of Whitefish Lake and the mountains! Perfect for pictures! My Husband and I stayed at the Lodge and the room was amazing.
Cristian M
5.0
8/29/2011
Our reception at the lodge was amazing. The staff did a wonderful job assisting us with everything and I did not have anything to worry about during the event as everything went pe...
rfectly!
Oakley G
5.0
8/13/2011
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake was the perfect spot for the wedding ceremony & reception. The staff works extremly hard to make sure everything goes correctly, especially the day ...
of staff! The wedding was gorgeous and was well worth the cost.
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