Whitefish Lodge and Manhattan Beach Lodge

We got married 9/7 and had both our ceremony and reception at Manhattan Beach Lodge and everything was perfect! Our dream wedding venue was one right on the lake and Manhattan made it even better with the ability to get married right on the dock and to have our dinner outside on the patio with a beautiful view of the lake and a perfect sunset. Crystal was so helpful during the entire planning process, meeting with us in person, over zoom, and on the phone since we’re from out of state. Her and her incredible staff also made sure the day of went off without a hitch. They’re the best!

It's been 5 years and we still get compliments on how fun our wedding was and how beautiful the venue looked!

Crystal and her staff were amazing to work with. They made sure everything went off without hitch! Rhonda at the lodge was incredibly accommodating!

We had our wedding at the Manhattan Beach Lodge and it was amazing! Crystal was so helpful throughout the process and was available to answer all questions we had. The team at the lodge were amazing and we felt like we were in good hands! Our guests raved about the food and the service they had received. The rehearsal with Crystal made us and the wedding party feel confident for the next day. Our wedding day went off without a hitch and we were able to enjoy the day! Highly recommend the team at Manhattans for your wedding!

Our wedding at Manhattan Beach Lodge was absolutely magical, thanks to Crystal, our amazing coordinator. From her impeccable attention to detail to the stunning venue and attentive staff, every aspect exceeded our expectations. Crystal's professionalism and dedication made our day stress-free and unforgettable. We couldn't be happier with our choice!

We had our wedding at Manhattan Beach Lodge, and I could not have found a better and more convenient venue. We are originally from the area, but were planning our wedding from out of state and Crystal made it so easy! She is so wonderful to work with. From the initial tour, to food tasting, final details, rehearsal, and assisting day of. It was so seamless and everything we dreamed it would be. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone getting married. Food and drinks were phenomenal, everyone was so kind and helpful, very dog friendly, and the location was perfect. I can't say enough great things!

We had the most enchanting New Year's Eve Engagement celebration at this remarkable wedding venue. I cannot speak highly enough about the outstanding service provided by Crystal and the entire team. A candlelit dinner in the Fireplace Dining room followed by the bistro light ambiance in the Garden Room created a magical atmosphere that set the stage for an unforgettable evening. The culinary experience, by Chef Casey, surpassed all my expectations. The filets were cooked to perfection, and the lobster sauce paired with the risotto was nothing short of amazing. The timing of every element of the evening was flawless, with everything unfolding right on cue. The staff at the venue were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their talent and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of the event. A special shout out to Crystal, the Director of Sales and Marketing, whose phenomenal expertise and dedication ensured that every nuance was remembered and attended to. From the initial planning stages to the execution of the event, Crystal and her team orchestrated a glorious experience. I felt incredibly taken care of and completely confident in their abilities throughout. The historic lodge provided such a charming and exclusive stay, and the view and sunset from the honeymoon suite was breathtaking. The staff's meticulous coordination efforts were evident in every detail, ensuring that our special moment, marked by a champagne toast, was seamlessly executed. In summary, Manhattan Beach Lodge, coupled with the expertise of Crystal, Casey, Cass, and the entire staff, contributed to an evening that exceeded our expectations. The level of service, attention to detail, and overall execution were nothing short of exceptional. It was truly a night to remember, thanks to the dedication and professionalism of everyone involved!!!!

1000000 times over will recommend Whitefish Lodge & Manhattan Beach Lodge! We had an outdoor ceremony on the beach at Manhattan which made the lighting and everything perfect, Crystal and her team were there every step of the way. Then reception back at Whitefish which was perfect for our guests to be able to go right up to their rooms. Food, drinks, rooms-everything was perfect! Everyone always told me something will go wrong, so I prepared as best I could-but truly nothing went wrong and we had the time of our lives!!! People still tell me that it was the best time and best food that they had had at a wedding 🤍 it was perfect and can’t explain it better than that. Thank you to the staff and Crystal for EVERYTHING!!!

Crystal & the whole staff made the wedding such a smooth process! The venue is beautiful & exactly what we wanted for our Northern MN wedding. I could not recommend this venue more.

The Whitefish Lodge was the perfect spot for an outdoor wedding with a one stop shop! We had our ceremony and reception here in late September and all of our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. They enjoyed having all the wedding events at one location. Crystal who coordinated everything made the whole experience a breeze. We followed her template for the night and I'm so glad we did. She definitely knows what's she's doing with over 12 years experience planning weddings at the two locations in Crosslake. She was always responsive to our questions and was honest and upfront about all costs. The staff were over the top amazing and were there to help with anything we needed. The food was amazing, drinks were strong, beds comfortable, and prices were very reasonable for everything you get. I really appreciated the free night the Thursday before the Saturday wedding and time on Friday to set up our tables for escort cards & guest book, desserts, snacks, memorial, gifts, and kids activities. Thank you Crystal and staff for making it the most amazing wedding I could have ever asked for!!!

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Whitefish Lodge and are so pleased with our experience. Crystal was very helpful throughout the whole planning process and during the weekend of. We had many guests comment on how much they loved the venue and how beautiful it was! The food was also a huge hit with us and our guests! Overall, we would definitely recommend Whitefish Lodge!

We had the best wedding we could have ever hoped for at the Whitefish Lodge. We wanted a place for all of our guests to stay and enjoy the night without having to leave afterwards and the Whitefish Lodge was the perfect location for that. We had a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony and reception indoors where there is also a huge bridal suite for the bridal party. The wedding coordinator, Crystal, and all of her staff were extremely wonderful. They were easy to work with, so flexible, experienced, offered whatever we needed, helpful and so incredibly kind. They really made us feel right at home. Crystal will be there from beginning to end with whatever the bride and groom needed. They even had a full list of quality recommended vendors to choose from so wedding planning was a breeze. We also had our rehearsal dinner at Manhattan Beach Lodge. It was outdoors and right next to the lake. Our guests were so excited to be there because it is such a beautiful venue. We would definitely recommend having your wedding here as we had the best time of our lives.

Whitefish Lodge and Manhattan Beach Lodge are OUTSTANDING places to have your wedding. We had our rehearsal dinner at Manhattan Beach and our ceremony and reception at Whitefish. Crystal made the experience so easy! She’s incredibly professional but makes you feel so welcome and heard. Every time I had a question or needed to talk she was available and everything was handled perfectly. Everything she recommended was what we would have wanted! It’s clear she has years of experience under her belt! The lodges are so flexible and reasonably priced. My guests are still talking about how beautiful it was and how much fun they had. The food at both lodges were delicious. The workers were so kind and helpful to everyone. It was the perfect weekend!

We got married at Manhattan Beach Lodge in May of 2023. I could not have asked for a better wedding. We LOVED the venue, and so did our guests. It is extremely nice having the ceremony, dinner, and reception all at the same spot - and you can’t beat the beautiful view of the lake! Our day was smooth and well planned, all thanks to Crystal! Crystal is amazing at what she does and I would not have wanted to work with anyone else. She’s extremely accommodating, kind, fun, creative, and experienced! She truly wants the bride and groom to have the most amazing day. Crystal made the wedding planning process a breeze and answered all of our emails/questions in a timely manner. I can’t recommend Manhattan Beach Lodge enough!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. The venue, the staff, literally everything went so smoothly. Crystal, Kendra, and so many others went above and beyond every step of the way. I would choose them over and over again. So accommodating. Affordable. Beautiful. Treated our guests respectfully. I didn’t need to hire extra help Wedding Planning because they made it so easy! They truly helped us have the wedding of our dreams. THANK YOU SO MUCH❤️ get married there. Immediately.

Whitefish Lodge was the perfect place to have our wedding. The up North Lodge feel was beautiful, and it was perfect having everything all in one! Crystal was a dream to work with and helped make our special day a dream.

We cannot say enough about Whitefish! 100% dog friendly which was HUGE for us and many guests. The staff was AMAZING! Everyone was very helpful. Crystal made the entire experience flawless and was so helpful. We loved not having to worry about set up/tear down with the exception of what we brought.

We had a June Wedding at Manhattan Beach and it was amazing. The view was stunning, the location was perfect, it was truly more than we even pictured or expected. After the ceremony we had a reception at their other location Whitefish. Everything flowed smooth and went off without a hitch. The staff was amazing and the food was out of this world. Normally wedding food is just so so, understandably when you are serving 200 people at the same time. All of our guests loved the food. They kept raving about the flavors and were surprised how fast it was served. Most importantly, everyone was impressed that everything came out hot, it wasn’t like it was sitting waiting to be served. The night was absolutely amazing, everyone had a great time. It was so nice to have the Lodge to ourselves so people could use the grounds, the pool, the game room, just everything felt like being at a big cabin with your family for the weekend. It was also great that everyone could stay and no one had to worry about driving after the wedding. Throughout out whole experience Crystal was THE ABSOLUTE BEST to work with. We had some crazy ideas and her answers were ALWAYS “let’s do it” “of course” “yes!” We would ask her random questions and within minutes we would have an answer. We had other friends getting married at the same time of year and they did not have the same experience with their wedding planners. Every time I would hear stories about wedding planning, and the obstacles they encountered, I was so happy that we had Crystal! Truly a blessing! She made the entire process so stress free and easy! She really knows what she is doing!

Whitefish Lodge offered and delivered on everything we wanted for our wedding! Their wedding package was extremely flexible and customizable, even up to the day of the wedding, and Crystal was especially great to work with. She answered our multitudes of questions and requests from start to finish, and showed incredible professionalism and efficiency. They offer a very competitive and reasonable price, especially for the quality of services provided. The venue itself is reserved for the whole weekend, and we were able to arrive and start decorating immediately on Friday. Being able to have early access to the venue allowed us breathing room and preparation time, which was a huge bonus. We could choose whether we had the wedding indoors or outdoors on the day of, which alleviated any stress that could be caused by weather. The tables for the dinner and the chairs for the ceremony are set up by the venue staff as well, so there was not a lot that needed to be done for decoration, aside from setting up minimal decorations and flowers. Further, Whitefish has a great Rehearsal Dinner option, and the venue was very flexible with providing food for all dietary restrictions. The only, very minimal, concerns we had the day of were that the main stairs between the floors were a little difficult for our more elderly guests to walk on, and one of them did accidentally slip down the stairs. No one was seriously hurt though, and ultimately there is an elevator between all floors, which was very convenient. We would encourage elderly guests to book lower floor rooms or use the elevator. Additionally, the bridal suite’s lighting was a little harsh for hair and makeup, though that could be resolved with bringing in your own lights as well. We really wanted a centralized venue that guests could stay at, as half of our guests traveled from out of state, and we wanted them to be able to enjoy the experience fully and easily. Since the guests were able to stay at the lodge, we got significantly more time to spend with everyone, and all our guests expressed gratitude toward that convenience. Guests were able to enjoy the outdoors, the pool, the arcade area, the dance floor, etc. All guests had somewhere where they could go and be comfortable, which can be difficult to find at a wedding venue. Further, if guests wanted or needed to go outside the venue to explore, Whitefish Lodge is right by the Town Square, within walkable distance. We were also able to easily add guest entertainment such as a DJ, a slideshow, a photo booth, a dessert table, a late night snack table, places for games, etc. The venue also has a large selection for drinks, alcoholic or non alcoholic. By the end of the night, our guests had gone through the majority of the selections! Further, our guests raved at the late night snacks and s’mores bar, which many say made the wedding one of the best weddings they attended! We closed down the dance floor at 1:00 am, and it was a wonderful night! In conclusion, as many know, wedding planning can be very stressful, and the venue is honestly half the battle, but Whitefish made planning and the wedding itself feel very easygoing, and we knew we could trust the venue from the first meeting we had with Crystal. We highly recommend Whitefish Lodge and Suites as a venue, as they have so much to offer, and are truly a gem in the Lakes Area!

We were married here on October 22, 2022. Crystal was very helpful and thorough! I appreciate that once we showed up the Friday before, we were able to set up at our own pace, see the venue, and relax without feeling pressure. We had the ceremony on site and were able to escort our guests right to the reception hall. The kids were able to play in the arcade or go swimming which was great for them and everyone else! Staff was incredibly friendly and hard working and I hope they know how much we appreciate all they did for us. I would highly recommend Whitefish Lodge to anyone who wants to be married at a low stress and affordable venue. The rooms were nice and it was great for our family and friends who traveled so far to attend. The food was AMAZING and the decor was way more than we expected which added to our special day. Thanks again Crystal and Staff! -Cody and Drew

Cannot put into words how perfect our wedding was at these Venues. We had our rehearsal dinner and ceremony at Manhattan Beach and Reception at Whitefish. Crystal and her staff were beyond helpful. Many of our guest said it was the most fun wedding they'd ever been to!

Crystal, the event coordinator, was fantastic to work with. She was very on top of every detail and was always available to answer any questions that we had. On the day of, there were a couple of last minute things we needed and the facility staff got on them right away. Ex: a light bulb had burned out in the reception hall, and the maintenance staff fixed it within minutes. The food was delicious! Everything ran smoothly and it was nice being able to have our rehearsal on site, ceremony on site, and reception on site. Our guests liked the ease of being all together at one site.

We loved working with Whitefish and Crystal is amazing at her job! The day went so smooth and everything prior to the event. Whitefish is very accommodating and everything is made as easy as possible for you. We chose Whitefish since they were very reasonable on pricing, you got a lot with your chosen package, great food, wonderful staff, and nights stay, a very beautiful venue as well. Our day couldn't have been any better! Crystal, the wedding coordinator at the Lodge is the absolute best and does so much for you and goes beyond expectations. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a venue in the area that gives you a great package for your wedding day!

Crystal is amazing at what she does! Very organized and knows what she is doing which made us feel comfortable and confident in having the Whitefish Lodge and Manhattan Beach Lodge for our ceremony and reception. Manhattan Beach was a beautiful ceremony location and we were luckily able to have wonderful weather! We even took off in our pontoon right after the ceremony for a fun “get away”! Whitefish Lodge was such a fun up north feel for our reception, elegantly rustic fit us perfectly! All the staff, at both locations, were so amazing at making not only my husband and I but all of our guests feel so welcomed and treated with so much happiness. Truly made our experience exceptional! I would recommend this venue to everyone!

Crystal was amazing to work with, the venue was absolutely perfect and we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day!

Definitely would recommend Whitefish to anybody! My husband and I got the nicest room to stay in for the weekend. The grounds crew spent literally days getting outside ready for us to attempt out outdoor ceremony. Crystal is a literally angel as far as having everything in order for you and assisting in making sure the day goes as smooth as possible! The set-up was beautiful. I had nothing but compliments from my family as far as the lodge, wedding ceremony and reception set up! Also, my dog was a part of my wedding and the people at the front desk were so so sweet to her and gave her lots of treats for being a brave girl!

Whitefish was such a great venue from my reception. I had my wedding at a nearby church, returning to the lodge from the cold was welcoming and our guests had an excellent time. Most of my guests came in from out of town, and booked out the hotel. The whole weekend felt like a celebration, it was so much fun. Crystal and her team do a fantastic job. She's responsive, flexible, and makes the process easy and enjoyable. Her recommended vendors are great as well, I hired the DJ, hair/makeup, and flowers from her preferred vendor list, they all did a great job, and were familiar with the venue, so the day-of was a breeze and required little additional coordination.

Beautiful venue and reasonably priced! We loved that there was only 1 wedding a weekend at Whitefish Lodge. We were able to start decorating early and weren’t rushed. Crystal was great to work with and was very helpful when I reached out with “dumb” questions! I’d definitely recommend Whitefish Lodge to anyone looking for a rustic, cabin-y, up north feel wedding venue! We loved everything about it!!!

We got married at Manhattan Beach on August 7th, 2021 and it was absolutely perfect! The food was amazing and our guests are still raving about it. The outdoor area for the reception with close proximity to the DJ was exactly what we were looking for. There isn't a more beautiful place on the lake! Crystal was great to work with! Very responsive and knowledgeable. Everything was stress free for our big day! The staff was very friendly! We were very happy with how everything turned out and would definitely recommend Manhattan Beach!

Crystal was so nice to have in our corner when we had questions. all the staff there were phenomenal. venue was great and so nice to have all our friends and family under one roof for the weekend.

We had our wedding at Manhattan Beach Lodge in June 2021. It was the best day ever! We worked with Crystal for over a year to plan our day. She was so helpful, knowledgeable and easy to work with, and she really took the stress out of wedding planning. All of the staff was so wonderful and kept the day moving smoothly. All of our guests raved about the day, the food and the location, saying it was the best wedding (and food) they've ever been to. I couldn't recommend this location more, it truly is the best place to get married!

Manhattan Beach Lodge is a local vendor that has always held a special place in our hearts. Crystal and her team did an excellent job planning and executing our wedding needs. The weekend was seamless and beyond beautiful! Thanks MBL!

Can’t say enough good things! Great location on the lake, beautiful garden/dance room, awesome food (walleye was our favorite!), and wonderful venue host, Crystal, who didn’t miss a beat. The servers were attentive and friendly, which was also great. Our day went so smoothly and everything was perfect!

LOVED this venue and would highly recommend. Crystal was amazing to work with. She was very quick to respond to my questions, very organized, and on top of everything for us. We had a lot of family and friends come up Friday for our rehearsal dinner and hangout. It was awesome to have the whole place to ourselves for the weekend. We received so many compliments about how great the food was, how clean the venue was, and how beautiful the whole property is. We chose the highest package which included centerpieces and loved them. The venue staff sets everything up that is in your package, and also takes it down. I loved being able to enjoy our entire reception and clean up my additional decor the next morning. The space itself is gorgeous and I only added minimal decor in addition to my package. I am so happy we chose Whitefish for our wedding and would highly recommend it!

I can't recommend Whitefish Lodge enough! An absolute dream to work with! We never once heard the word no. Every request was fulfilled without complaint. They even warmed up the pool water for us! The grounds and interior are breathtaking! The staff was always smiling, ready to help with anything. Our wedding was 3 weeks ago and our guests are STILL talking about the amazing time they had. We are even thinking of a group trip back to Whitefish with our wedding party for our 1 year anniversary! I honestly cannot think of 1 thing that I would change or do differently. Our 5 days with Whitefish were perfect beyond our dreams and we're so sad that it's over! If you're looking for an up north, all inclusive getaway for your wedding, it doesn't get any better than Whitefish Lodge. They literally have it all!

Our experience at Manhattan Beach was awesome. After having to replan our wedding due to COVID, the Manhattan Beach staff (specifically Crystal), were SO accommodating and willing to help us make our day so special. We rented the Garden Room (which was absolutely beautiful), dinner was delicious, and the venue even in mid-October was amazing. For anyone looking to get married in the Brainerd area, this is the absolute place to be.

We were already eyeing up the lodge for our wedding and after talking with Crystal, we knew INSTANTLY we wanted to get married here. Being able to have our rehearsal, ceremony and after ceremony activities all at one location was amazing. Even better was being able to work with Crystal; she makes all things wedding related an absolute BREEZE, we could not have been happier!

The staff was incredibly accommodating! We could not believe how wonderful everyone was. Crystal kept in contact with us throughout the entire planning process. It almost felt like we were missing something because of how smooth everything was, but she did not leave a single detail overlooked. The venue is beautiful, and we got such lovely photos! It was the ideal balance of woodsy and elegant, and it appealed to all our guests. Many in attendance commented on how lovely the event was! Dinner service was super quick and hassle-free. Tables weren't waiting to eat while others were finished. Bar service was friendly and efficient. There was a fire going outside that our guests enjoyed. The charcuterie boards and late-night nachos were a hit! Even though we got married during a pandemic and it looked different from how we had planned, the night was a huge success and it was all thanks to the professionals at Whitefish!

From start to finish everything about our experience at Whitefish Lodge was incredible. They made everything so easy and seamless when it came to getting all the details together and ironed out. They made it so simple for us to get things set up as well in the reception hall - with the package we selected the centerpieces were pretty much taken care of and we just added our own little details and table numbers. What we loved the most was that everything was in one place. We had the ceremony in the main lodge and then dinner and dancing was just down the stairs in the reception hall. With it also being the hotel we didn't have to worry about guests needing to drive home (especially because we got one heck of a blizzard that night!) Crystal was awesome to work with. Really quick to reply to any and all emails and questions we had. What we were really impressed with was how quick the rehearsal was. They clearly have this down to a science and told us exactly where we needed to be and when. It was really helpful the day of the wedding when everything feels like it's chaos leading up to the ceremony and Crystal was there to tell us when to walk. I also needed to mention how great the rest of the staff was. We happened to get a snow storm that night (ended up with 17 inches of snow in the morning) and everyone there helped get cars uncovered, the parking lot plowed, and even provided shovels for people to clear more snow out from behind the cars. Many of our friends and family told us how helpful that was and how they appreciated the extra mile they all went. Overall, we would 100% recommend them to anyone wanting a wedding outside of the Minneapolis area. Just far enough north of the cities to get away and (if you're not getting married off-site) an all-in-one venue to keep things really stress-free. Thank you all again for making it such a fun and memorable weekend for us all and we hope to be back soon!

Working with Crystal Glaser throughout our wedding planning was flawless and wonderful and so much fun! She was incredibly responsive and accommodating, we never waited longer than a day to get a response back on something or even if she needed to get back to us, she would respond to let us know she was working on it, she was always keeping us in the loop. We didn't have to worry about anything, she never skipped a beat on any of the details. She made it stress-free, you knew she had it all handled. The flexibility she has to make just about anything happen is amazing, she set up an impromptu ceremony for us (that we had planned the day before) in less than 12 hours, there isn't anything that throws her off, she will do whatever she can to be able to accommodate what you need to make it your perfect day! We had our wedding at Manhattan Beach Lodge, the food is fantastic and the setting there is perfect and so beautiful right on the lake! We would absolutely recommend working with Crystal, we had an incredible experience and were so happy with everything! We would not have changed a thing!

Best wedding venue ever! It was a stunning Fall day and our ceremony by the lake was picture perfect! Our guests could not stop raving about the quaint location and how much they wanted to come back up there to stay! Crystal and her staff at the lodge were absolutely phenomenal! They made our special weekend so effortless and it went off without a hitch! THANK YOU MANHATTAN BEACH LODGE! We can't wait to come up and celebrate our anniversaries there.

Crystal and her staff where a joy to work with. Everything about the venue was perfect and the ceremony and reception went off without a hitch. So glad we chose to get married at Manhattan!

My wife and I could not have been happier with our wedding at Manhattan Beach Lodge. The food was excellent and you can not beat the setting. Crystal Glaser the wedding planner helped us through every step and connected us with many vendors in the area. I would highly recommend Manhattan Beach to anyone looking to get married in Northern Minnesota.

Whitefish Lodge & Suites was a wonderful wedding experience! Crystal was there throughout the entire engagement to answer any questions, and was especially helpful the weekend of! The Whitefish team was so professional and wonderful during the ceremony and reception and everything went off without a hitch! The ceremony space was GORGEOUS and was everything we ever wanted! One thing that was tricky was getting ready at the venue, just because I opted to bring in a hair and makeup team, be sure to be prepared with floor length mirrors!! 😊Everything else was TOP NOTCH!

We are thrilled that we chose Whitefish Lodge for our ceremony and reception. There's a laid-back, at the cabin vibe that makes people comfortable kicking back and relaxing. The huge windows in the lobby area gave the perfect natural lighting for our ceremony. Some highlights: Crystal & her staff were always extremely accommodating and easy to reach throughout the planning process; unique food options like a s'mores bar and late night nachos made our event stand out; completely transparent and honest pricing - no surprises, ever!; inviting reception space with fun fireplaces to decorate; lots of parking; no need to worry about transportation for guests. We booked this venue while living far away from the area and were so impressed at how hassle-free it was to arrange everything from afar!!

Crystal was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the process. We appreciated her timely follow up when we didn't get back to her and she made the day-of go so smoothly! We had the best day and couldn't have done it without Crystal! We also did our rehearsal dinner at MBL and hosted drinks for all of our guests the night before the wedding and that was a huge hit!

We had our wedding in September 2018 and it was the best wedding week I could have asked for! All guests were happy with their stay, we chose to stay the whole week of the wedding and soak in the fun and sun. Crystal Glaser is amazing, can handle any and all questions you have and is there every step of the way! The place was perfect our wedding day, they worked hard on cleaning the beach for our guests and made sure all guests were happy with their food and drinks! We couldn't have asked for anything more! Thank you to all staff!

Beautiful area and location, Crystal is always ready to help and very quick to email you back about any questions you have, one of my easiest vendors to deal with! Everything ran smoothly on our wedding day thanks to Crystal. (Even when there were a few issues with lost bridesmaids!) The food is also wonderful.

Whitefish Lodge and Suites was an amazing venue to have our dream winter wedding! Crystal and her staff are a joy to work with. They went above and beyond making all our guests feel welcomed and comfortable. The venue is so beautiful and the option to have the ceremony on site was perfect for our families. We didn't want our guest to have to travel to different places for the ceremony, reception and lodging - especially in MN December weather- so everyone was able to arrive, settle in and start celebrating! I highly recommend the Whitefish Lodge and Suites - Crystal is a pro at what she does and helps guide you through the whole process from décor to dinner selections to ceremony planning. We had a Wonderful Winter Wedding and can't thank Crystal and her whole staff enough!

Crystal Glaser at Manhattan Beach Lodge was a dream to work with! I have been going to Manhattan’s for dinner since I was a child. When I became engaged last year, my fiance and I both immediately wanted it to be the venue for our ceremony and reception. Crystal worked with us every step of the way regarding food, set-up, lodging for our guests, indoor vs. outdoor ceremony, etc. She made suggestions, offered her insight and expertise, and recommended local vendors that were all superb. She answered my (many) questions and never made me feel like I was “high maintenance.” Crystal and her event team are clearly a well oiled machine and the food was amazing too! Daryl, the Bartender was also a champ! He was hilarious and so kind to all of our guests, even as the night got later and we got louder. Our wedding was everything we could have wanted and more. Thank you to the entire team at Manhattan Beach Lodge! It was a day we will never forget and we will be back for dinner soon!

We enjoyed every minute at Whitefish Lodge for our Wedding Day celebration. Working with Crystal made everything so easy and worry free. The staff at Whitefish made us feel like family. Highly recommend Whitefish for a wedding venue! We will definitely be back to stay in the future.

Absolutely amazing! Crystal made the process so smooth, answered all my questions in a timely manner, and made all my requests possible! I also appreciated that some details could be decided the week of/ day of, because things come up and it was nice how flexible Whitefish is! And on top of that the food was amazing!!

We had a wonderful time. Manhattan was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. Crystal is fantastic to work with - they made our visions a reality!

Whitefish was the perfect venue for our wedding. All of our guests loved the lodge and all raved about the food. We got our dream wedding and did not break the bank! An added perk is Crystal! She is so helpful and always cheerful. I cannot tell you how many times I emailed her and she treated me like I was her only bride. Cant wait to go back for a weekend away!!

Fairy-Tale Wedding a Reality Our entire experience with Whitefish Properties was absolutely fabulous - from our first steps onto the venue to our last. The on-site coordinator, Crystal, truly helped make my fairy-tale wedding a reality! Two months after the wedding and I am still hearing positive comments from our family and friends that attended. We had our ceremony for 170 people outside at Manhattan Beach with the wedding party on the dock. We then held our reception at Whitefish Lodge & Suites. We had Whitefish Lodge & Suites completely booked on Saturday, and mostly booked on Friday evening. This really made this a destination wedding feel for the wedding party and the guests. Crystal and the rest of the folks at Whitefish/Manhattan made our wedding planning and coordination so easy, which was so greatly appreciated! Everyone was very easy to work with and always accessible with very quick turnaround with communication, which was crucial since we were planning our up north destination wedding from the Maple Grove area. From the minute we arrived for our wedding weekend, everything went extremely smooth and that would not have been possible without Crystal and the rest of the folks at Whitefish Properties. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to plan an up north destination wedding! We truly lucked out finding this venue and will definitely be frequent visitors!

Wow!! Fantastic experience from start to finish! Crystal helped along the way with any questions we had and it was so appreciated! I can not stress enough the quality of her work and the venue! Everything was beautiful and went so smooth! Food was fantastic I was able to just "be a bride"! We definitely recommend Whitefish Lodge and Crystal Glaser to help you carry out the most beautiful nothwoods experience you will ever have!

Our wedding was September 29, 2018 at Manhattan Beach Lodge and our day was amazing. We braved the snow for a lakeside wedding ceremony and I wouldn't have changed it for anything. The venue was beautiful, unique and very cozy which made for a fun wedding. Crystal was excellent to work with and so organized. She helped with even the smallest details from the first time we met up to the day of our wedding. Our guests only had wonderful things to say and all said their food was delicious. If we could do it all again we wouldn't change a thing!!

Whitefish lodge and suites was really the perfect place to get that up north/woodsy feel for my wedding. All my guest raved about how beautiful it was. Crystal was always prompt in responding to all my questions/emails and so helpful getting everything organized! They offer a few different packages so you can get what you want for the right price. Would highly recommend for your big day!

My wedding was September 22, 2018 at Whitefish Lodge and suites. I can honestly say everything that has to do with Whitefish is amazing. My husband and I planned our wedding for a year and a half. Crystal was so great with the planning down the road even though it was a ways out. She was on the ball with every detail from the beginning to end, even when I was so indecisive on a lot of things. She was so kind and helpful with every little questions I had for her. When I comes to the venue, again amazing. The lodge was so welcoming and warm. No matter what staff memeber I had spoken with, house keeping, front desk etc, I felt important. All my needs were met without attitude or annoyance. My guests had nothing but great things to say about this venue. For the wedding aspect of the venue: PERFECT. The outside grounds are so beautiful and full of life. Inside, just beautiful. I can go on and on, but honestly I couldn’t imagine having my wedding at any other venue. My dreams literally came true at whitefish, my husband and I couldn’t be more grateful for everything.

The Whitefish Lodge was the perfect venue for our wedding. It was so convenient to have everything in one location. And our wedding coordinator Crystal Glaser made planning everything a breeze! She has a lot of experience and is there to help you every step of the way!

Our daughter was married at Manhattan Beach, all wedding reception and other activities were at Whitefish Lodge. To say it was perfect is an understatement. Crystal Glaser, coordinator was amazing - but it didn't stop there. From the manager to front desk, servers to housekeepers - everyone treated our guests with kindness, respect and were so accommodating to whatever request was made. Rooms were clean and spacious, wedding reception room was beautifully set-up. We were given ample time to set up and take-down the items we added. Simply the best experience, I am still amazed. Thank you!

We had our wedding reception at Whitefish Lodge & Suites and it was AMAZING! The staff at the lodge were so accommodating to the requests and needs of myself and our guests for the entire weekend. With our wedding being somewhat of a destination for almost all of our guests, many decided to make a weekend out of it and arrived the day before. We wanted to spend time with our guests who arrived early but didn’t want to host a large formal dinner. Instead of a groom's dinner, we did a groom's luncheon with our wedding party only at a local restaurant and then headed back to Whitefish to be with our 80+ guests that were already there. We used the outdoor space behind the lodge to set up yard games, a root beer float social, and pizzas (Rafferty’s Pizza is located across the street). It was like two big family reunions and mixer the night before the actual wedding and the space at Whitefish Lodge couldn’t have been more perfect for that! The day of our wedding, Crystal and staff took care of details that I didn’t even know to think about. The banquet room was perfect for our wedding of 150 people as it had enough space for dining tables, a dance floor, several cocktail tables, gift/cake tables, and a bar all in one area. It was great for keeping the party going because everyone was having fun in the same space whether they were chatting at the tables, getting a drink from the bar, or dancing to the music. One of the things we loved most about having our wedding at Whitefish Lodge was its quaintness. With approximately 50 rooms, our wedding guests booked out nearly the entire lodge the night of the wedding so it felt super exclusive. Looking back at the weekend, being the only wedding at the lodge was something that I think really helped create the fun atmosphere we had hoped for. It was so easy to customize our wedding weekend with Crystal and I don’t think we would have been able to do that if we had selected a larger hotel or resort that hosts multiple weddings a day. In our planning, we didn’t think that being the only wedding was a priority of ours but now, I think that was essential to the overall “perfectness” of our day. All in all, everything went smoothly the entire weekend and the amount of fun we all had really reflected that. Crystal and the staff at Whitefish are some of the best and they really made us feel like we were their top priority from the early planning stages to the day of the actual wedding. I have heard nothing but positive comments from our family and friends and would absolutely recommend Whitefish Lodge & Suites!

I could not have had a better day. Crystal is AMAZING. She really knows her stuff. She will make your wedding whatever you want it to be. The location is also fantastic. Close to fun bars, lakes, and the lodge itself is beautiful!

My husband and I are so happy we chose Whitefish Lodge and Suites as our wedding and reception venue. The area is special to us so it was convenient to have everything in one spot with lots of family traveling. Working with Crystal was a breeze, she helped make our wedding day perfect! All of the details turned out exactly the way we wanted them to. The year of planning we had and our wedding day ran smoothly due to her guidance. We are so thankful!

Crystal was INCREDIBLE to work with! She made everything so simple especially when planning from 3 hours away. She's so quick to respond and completely put our minds at ease whenever we had a concern pop up. We had our ceremony outside at Manhattan Beach and guests loved that they could grab a drink at the Tiki bar beforehand. The lake provided a beautiful backdrop! Our reception at Whitefish was everything we could have imagined. When we arrived to start setting up, all the tables, chairs and linens were already ready to go. The day-of ran so smoothly because of Crystal and her team. Even with a few hiccups on our end, it was so stress-free and Crystal made sure we didn't have a care in the world during our special day. Everyone loved the food and so many people are still talking about how great the venue was. Whitefish even put up signage to wish our guests "safe travels" afterwards, which was a super sweet touch. We truly can't recommend Crystal, Whitefish & Manhattan Beach enough!

I got married at Whitefish Lodge on May 5, 2018. From the very first meeting to the day of, Crystal made everything as fun, smooth, and easy as possible. The venue was beautiful, filled with personal touches for our special day. Everything moved seamlessly and I was able to enjoy my day because Crystal took care of everything. The entire lodge staff was friendly, the lodge was very clean, and it was exactly what we wanted! It was so nice to have the entire lodge for the whole weekend. I cannot possibly say enough good things about Whitefish Lodge, the staff, and especially Crystal. You DEFINITELY want to have your wedding here!

We literally had the BEST wedding ever at Whitefish Lodge April 14, 2018. From the moment we got there, I didn’t have to worry about a thing! From the beginning, the staff was more than accommodating. Crystal was there for us every step of the way throughout the weekend. As a bride, I didn’t have a care in the world, and was stress free (hard to say for a bride) the whole weekend so I could focus o spending time with my guests. The banquet hall was beautiful from the start, and the staff did everything for us to make our decorating that much easier! The food was perfect and everyone loved the appetizers we had for cocktail hour. Everything was literally perfect, and we had no worries the whole weekend, except for the epic snowstorm in April in Minnesota :)! Our guests couldn’t get over how beautiful the lodge was, and how beautiful and clean the rooms are. The kids loved the pool and arcade, and even the adults loved the arcade! We were even able to use the lodge for Friday to entertain our guests with the great pizza place across the street (Rafferty’s) and let us have alcohol onsite! I also heard from numerous guests that this was the best wedding they had ever been to! We highly highly recommend Whitefish Lodge for weddings, and will be staying there on our anniversaries for years to come! Thanks again Whitefish!

Our wedding day was an enjoyable and stress free day! Yes, I just described my wedding as stressfree. Crystal, is so responsible and offers suggestions a long the way to make things wonderful. I’ve had a unique request and they helped us accomplish it. We can’t say enough great things about this venue.

Our daughter and son-in-law were married at Whitefish Lodge in February. Crystal and her staff were amazing to work with. They made planning a wedding from Alaska very easy. We had enough guests to book the whole lodge for two nights. This helped create a great "homey" atmosphere for everyone. The ceremony was beautiful and the food was hot and just what we had hoped for. I would not hesitate to book a destination wedding at Whitefish Lodge! It is evident that the folks there like what they do and are great at it!

I truly can’t imagine a better place to get married and celebrate at then Whitefish Lodge! Crystal and the whole staff far exceeded any and all expectations we had for our big day! Crystal was so easy to work with, she made the whole planning process so much easier and less stressful! The lodge is gorgeous and the food absolutely delicious!

YES YES and more YES. Whitefish was everything we were looking for. Crystal and her team had the wedding planning process down to a science, and it showed. Her questions were concise (as a bride, questions are flying at you from every.single.person, so it was a relief to have Whitefish bearing concise questions), had a real impact on the day, and helped her deliver what we were looking for. Sometimes it's nice just to do what the venue does, which is what we chose to do, and they delivered my dream day. Everyone loved the venue and it was so nice for our guests to be able to just come right from their room, to the ceremony, eat, dance, and drink downstairs, and retire to their rooms by the end of the night. No need to worry about driving! The venue itself is very woodsy and they sure did a great job decorating it to make you feel like you are inside of a cabin at all times. I absolutely loved it. PS- Crystal has fantastic taste, so it was really nice to have someone their to bounce ideas off of if I was feeling a little overwhelmed. She was awesome.