Whitefish Lodge and Manhattan Beach Lodge

e 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.

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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!

ion 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!

, 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!

attan 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!

d 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!

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!

lish it. We can’t say enough great things about this venue.

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!

rocess so much easier and less stressful! The lodge is gorgeous and the food absolutely delicious!

rson, 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.

North Woods. Our great experience was made possible by the outstanding venue, Crystal and the Manhattan Beach Lodge staff. Having the venue to ourselves for the weekend made for an intimate atmosphere, and made logistics, especially for families with children, very easy. Crystal is resourceful, organized, a complete bulldog when it comes to getting things done. Upon meeting, we were immediately comfortable putting our wedding weekend in her hands. She works magic behind the scenes, and commands the crew when necessary amidst any wedding weekend pandemonium. Months leading up to the wedding, she was always willing to meet, answer our questions, and rarely took more than an hour to answer an email. Amongst everything, Crystal is laid back, fun loving and caters to most requests no matter how unique. While having just met, it felt like a good friend was helping us plan and execute our wedding. It’s evident in getting to know Crystal she is passionate about each couple she works with and making their dream wedding weekend a reality. Thank you Manhattan Beach Lodge for a truly remarkable wedding weekend!

rystal (the event coordinator) did an excellent job at answering all of our questions and helped tremendously in facilitating the whole weekend! We can't thank her enough for all of her help! I would without a doubt recommend this venue to any bride! We loved every bit of it and our guests gave positive feedback as well! Thank you to Manhattan Beach for all of their hard work in making our day so great!!

nput. The day was all about us and set up just how we wanted it. Crystal was also able to help one of our guests find a campground for them to stay at rather than the hotel. The lodge was the perfect setting and the flexibility of an indoor or outdoor ceremony really takes some of the stress off the couple. I would highly recommend this location to ANYONE!

everything goes as you want on your wedding day ! We would highly recommend Manhattan Beach Lodge for a wedding or any other event, you will not be disappointed! Beth & Dan

nly real issue we encountered was a slight room booking mistake, but the staff was quick to correct the mistake and everything worked out perfectly. If I had to do things all over again I would absolutely still choose to have my wedding at Whitefish Lodge!

y (and all the planning) flowing smoothly to alleviate any and all stress. The food was awesome, plenty of options for all budgets and dietary needs. They have space for ceremony both in and outdoors...which is perfect when you take the unpredictable Minnesota elements into consideration. The staff were super friendly and our guests loved that everything (ceremony, reception, and hotel) was all in one place. It is a great environment for kiddos of all ages (0-97+) to have fun and enjoy wedding festivities. I would totally recommend this venue for anyone wanting a classic "north woods" wedding!

kend. Crystal was amazing to work with and so responsive every time we had a question or needed something or make a change to our contract. I would highly recommend Whitefish. If I could do it all over again, I would for the mere fact of how much fun everyone had and how convenient and beautiful Whitefish is. Everyone is still talking about our wedding and the venue. Thank you, Crystal, and Whitefish, for making our wedding the best day of our lives. We will be back to visit. I just can’t say enough great things about our Wedding weekend at Whitefish!!

is truly beautiful and the food is incredible. Crystal (wedding coordinator) did a fantastic job for us. She made sure all details were fulfilled. She was very prompt with answering e-mails, and helped make sure all our wishes materialized. Daryl (bartender) was very helpful, respectful and kind as well. We could not be more pleased.

d a photo booth. The food was delicious and drinks were strong.

rocess smooth, she has great ideas and is flexible. Highly recommend!!!

d us with beautiful backdrops for both events. The food was the best that I had ever had at a wedding and all of the staff was wonderful. Crystal was an absolute lifesaver-she walked us through every step of the wedding process and was a joy to work with. She catered to all of our requests in order to make our wedding weekend exactly what we wanted it to be and was so great at communicating and keeping in touch with us throughout the entire planning process! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to begin our life together!

to get in to the banquet hall on Thursday to start decorating and didn't have to have our items out until Sunday. I also got the package where the center pieces and everything were included. This part made it sooo stress free for me. I was all about making it easiest on myself!! Ha! Crystal made everything else go so smooth and she is seriously so quick to respond to any inquiry you have throughout the process. She eased my mind about everything! I wish we could go back there and redo everything because it was SO MUCH FUN and such a great day! Our guests loved having everything all in the same spot...ceremony, reception and their lodging! Our reception went until 2 am! (WOO!) and then people went out to the campfire until about 4:30 am...Talk about a GOOD TIME! I also keep hearing from people about how much they liked the food. We had the chicken w/peppercorn sauce and baby red mashed, green beans, etc. So delicious! I can't rave enough about Whitefish Lodge and Crystal. HAVE YOUR WEDDING THERE-- You will NOT regret it! :) Can't wait to go back for our anniversary next summer!

wedding day itinerary perfectly. The entire staff were so nice and accommodating. The variety of food choices they offer is amazing, and the food was so delicious! The venue itself is gorgeous even without decorations. It’s right on the lake and has a warm, inviting feel to it. Our guests appreciated that the ceremony, reception, and lodging were all at the same location. We also really liked the fact that the lodge is closed to the public on the day of the wedding. It made our day that much more special and it made me feel better knowing that it was only our group there for our private event. I highly recommend Manhattan Beach Lodge!

ait to return and stay! Whitefish Lodge and Suites is definitely now one of our favorite places to escape to!

up on Thursday, which allowed us to enjoy Friday. The staff at the Lodge was always so helpful and Crystal always responded back to my emails in a timely manner! We also loved that we were able to host our rehearsal dinner at the Lodge and bring in our own food & drinks. Everything about our day was amazing and since we reserved the entire lodge for our guests, the DJ was able to play until 2am! We have no complaints about Whitefish, it was everything we wanted and more!

beautiful and the food was delicious! Crystal is the event coordinator and she is so much fun to work with. She will make the planning process easy and less stressful. If you are interested in having a beautiful, rustic and simple wedding, please go to Whitefish. I know my husband and I will be back for our 1 year anniversay.

bout Whitefish, and the part that we received most of our compliments on was how everything is right there. Our guests were able to go to the ceremony, reception, and stay in the hotel all in one place; no traveling from one place to another! The rooms are beautiful and affordable for guests. We were able to decorate on Thursday night, and did not have to clean up our decorations until Sunday, letting us enjoy ourselves on Friday and Saturday night, after the wedding; this was huge! The day of the wedding Crystal and the staff did so much, it made our day stress free. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Whitefish Lodge.

to anyone and everyone!

this world - my groom, an extremely picky eater, had zero complaints! Now that's hard to do! Crystal, the wedding coordinator, was amazing and so prompt when answering my many e-mails regarding reception details. She was so awesome to work with.

nd helpful!! Crystal did a great job helping us organize everything and prepare for our big day. We would highly recommend Manhattan Beach Resort and we continue to receive compliments on our location and food. Thanks again!!

e setting is gorgeous. If you haven't been to Trout lake on the whitefish chain, you will love it the moment you see it. Summer is beautiful, and Fall gets really pretty with the colors. Our wedding was 70 and sunny in October! Huge bonus: they always have a backup plan if weather doesn't allow an outdoor ceremony. We had flexibility to decide morning of if we wanted to have the wedding indoor in a room with a view of the water. Inside or out, it will be beautiful - trust me! 2) Everything you need is right on site. The outdoor lawn for ceremony, restaurant, hotel rooms, dining room, dance floor, bar inside & outside, fire pits & tiki bar really provide everything you need with minimal effort on your guests getting place to place. This was a huge benefit to my family as most came from out of state and didn't know the area at all. Not to mention, the building itself is the definition of the 'rustic' or 'lodge' atmosphere that we really wanted from our wedding. Beautiful wood décor inside, great views of the water, and a true up north Lodge feel. 3) The food & service was top notch. Absolutely zero complaints from anyone! The bacon wrapped pork tenderloin was a hit, and the walleye as a Minnesota staple was a great choice! 4) Crystal Glaser, the person in charge of booking & putting on the weddings, was absolutely great to work with. She was SO on top of things, helped answer questions in pre-planning that we didn't even know had to be asked. One of my fears with wedding planning was how little I knew about it... but having Crystal on our team put us at ease. On the day of the wedding she was a huge asset as well! Really took charge to make sure everything went off without a hitch, moved the guests along from outside to inside, and handled any last minute requests that came up. LOVE Crystal, and you will too! Again - highly recommend you go with this venue. Manhattan Beach Lodge is the place to get married! Thanks so much to Crystal and the team for making our day perfect!

nd have everything very well streamlined. We were able to get into the lodge and reception space as early as the Thursday late afternoon/evening for our minimal final touches, and had the entire reception area thru Sunday afternoon. The reception space is beautiful and needed minimal decor, which is a huge plus since we didn't need to bring anything more than our table numbers, place cards, and a few decorations for the mantles (knotty pine walls, 2 river rock fireplaces with log mantles). It's a very warm space. The food is spectacular! -All our guests loved it, and it was exactly as it tasted at our food tasting. Crystal checks every plate as it is prepared and before it is served. Price per plate was very reasonable (especially compared to the cities). The Whitefish Wedding Package is worth every penny -everyone loved being greeted with butler passed champagne. The linens and centerpieces were beautiful, and it was so great to not have to think about bringing our own or hiring another company for it (with the exception of the ceiling tulle and lighting). Room blocks were a concern for us since 95% of our 225 guests were traveling. Between the lodge and Sundance Ridge, they were able to accommodate almost all of those who needed lodging as we kept maxing out our room block. The lodge provides a fun and relaxed environment, and made the weekend so easy, relaxing and enjoyable.

fish Lodge is a beautiful place for a wedding; we could not be any happier with our choice of venue!! Our guests all complimented on the beauty of the lodge and the backyard ceremony. They also raved about the food, it was amazing! My husband and I would highly recommend Whitefish Lodge for your wedding venue!!

told it would be fine because the venues weren't far away from each other. We showed up on time and the poor girl at the check in desk had 3 people in line (we were the 2nd of 3) and 4 phone calls at the same time. By the time she got to us she informed us the person assigned to take us on the tour wasn't even there and the girl behind the desk sent a text to the person we had arranged and confirmed the appointment with and she would get back to us when she could. We walked around aimlessly until 12:20 and left feeling disappointed because my fiancé and I live 3 hours from here and this was the only time we could see these places. (I grew up around here so I would like to get married around here) Still giving them the benefit of the doubt, I've waited 10 hours for, at minimum, an apology email. I wouldn't have posted a review had I gotten that tiny bit of courtesy since things happen and there could be a perfectly good explanation for being stood up. I wouldn't trust them with one of the most important days of my life if they can't even send an I'm sorry email.

big day, and all of the emails in between, everything went smoothly. The staff at Whitefish were an amazing group of people to work with. We recommend Whitefish to anyone looking for a stress free wedding day-you will definitely be taken care of!

rdinator. Crystal was always one step ahead and also produced well above expectations I could ever imagined. It is sad to see it end, but know that for a lifetime forward, Manhattan will be a second home and Crystal is near and dear to not only me, but our friends and family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

her team were there to make the transition very easily. The best part about having our wedding at Whitefish was that there was a beautiful indoor area to have the wedding, so the rain didn’t ruin our day. Throughout the planning process, Crystal was very quick to respond to my many questions, and having her available to us the night of the wedding helped everything go smoothly. I had many guests comment on how beautiful the venue was and how accommodating the staff were. For all the reasons listed above, I would highly recommend Whitefish/Manhattan Beach to anyone looking for a location for their wedding/event.

ond what we could have ever wished for!! On our drive home we had talked about how we wouldn't have wanted our special day any other way! Crystal and all the staff definately helped make that happen, from giving us the key to the banquet hall and meeting room (for the weekend), to lighting all the candles and turning on all the lanterns! I absolutely loved being able to set up Thursday night and they were so relaxed with letting us clean up Sunday and even into Monday!! The relaxed cabin feeling was perfect for us and we highly recommend this venue!!!

autiful locations and I would stay there again in a heartbeat. My wedding went off without a hitch and I owe a lot of that to the amazing staff at Whitefish Lodge and Suites.

ortably host 250 wedding guests, had incredible quality food, beautiful accommodation rooms, and provided us with the best of both worlds for a wedding that included indoor and outdoor aspects. Whitefish & Manhattan Beach were the absolute perfect venue for our wedding. We can’t even begin to express how happy we were with our choice and what a wonderful weekend we had! This review will be a bit long but let us explain why…we had a wedding of 250 people, 70 of whom were traveling in from out of state or out of country….and planned the whole wedding from abroad so our “searching” for venues completely took place online. When we first came across Whitefish & Manhattan we were first impressed with all the reviews, awards, and the affordability. When we reached out, we were connected with Crystal Glaser who would become our main point of contact. Let us take a moment to share just how important Crystal was for us. She was unbelievably responsive, patient, flexible, accommodating, fun, and overall the best perk from the venue. Throughout the planning process, she walked us through all of the potential uses of the spaces, costs, and helped us map out our special weekend. Fast forward to the actual wedding and we could not have been happier. We used Manhattan Beach for our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and cocktail reception while we used Whitefish for the dinner/dance and to house all 250 of our guests!!! The last thing we want to highlight is how the venue really goes above and beyond for guests. They prepared all types of little signs including welcome messages and event timings, they provided us with a conference room next to the reception hall to store decorations/create our floral arrangements, they offered us a free room on our first visit and for our 1st anniversary, they had free firewood for the pit in the back, their staff always had a smile on their face and offered a helping hand, and the guests loved the hot tub, pool, and teddy bear waffles at breakfast!!! We could continue to go on about how much we appreciated everything but we will stop here. If you have any questions or doubts feel free to contact us at [email protected] because we would be happy to help or share photos. Thank you to all of the staff at Manhattan & Whitefish, you will be seeing us again in the future! Lots of love, The Witts!

ding to emails and made our day so smooth and flawless. My husband and I really thought it was important to be able to enjoy our wedding day without doing everything ourselves and being super stressed out. The whole weekend was so relaxing and fun, all we had to do (minus some minimal decorating) was show up and have a blast. All of our guests say it was the coolest wedding venue they have ever been to. Thanks to all of Manhattan Beach Lodge employees and Crystal for making our day so perfect!

iful ceremony, delicious food, and even Spotted Cow in Minnesota! Our guests had a fantastic time, everything went smoothly, and the staff was warm and friendly. Our wedding at Whitefish Lodge was perfect!

pful. Everything from the rooms to the bathrooms and the main lodge area were kept very clean and tidy. The wedding coordinator, Crystal, was wonderful to help with any questions along the way and went above and beyond to ensure we had the wedding of our dreams. Whenever we had any questions, we never waited longer than a few hours for a response from her. We received numerous compliments from all our guests on how amazing the food was and how much they appreciated the lodging in the same building as the dance. Everyone loved the main course of chicken marsala and the sides of corn and mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon. They also complimented the late night pizza and the continental breakfast. We also held our grooms dinner right in the lobby of the lodge the night before the wedding. They let us bring in our own food and beer to make for a fun, relaxed evening. It felt very inclusive as we had almost the entire hotel blocked off for the whole weekend. If you are looking for a beautiful, fun, classy, up north wedding this is hands down the place for you!

the dining room, garden room, bar area, and outdoor patio. To find a location that completely shuts down to the public to focus on you and your wedding is unparalleled. That alone created a level of intimacy that you would only achieve elsewhere on private property. And finally, the lakeside location and reputation for amazing sunsets cannot be beat. We received SO many complements on our venue from guests and we couldn’t imagine our special day anywhere else. As if the venue wasn’t enough—the staff is amazing, which includes Crystal, who is basically a wedding rockstar that will help you with anything you need leading up to and the day of your event. We couldn’t be happier with MBL as our venue, and can’t recommend it enough to those who are on the search for the perfect place to celebrate their love!

n Beach Lodge was the most incredible place to get married. All our guests loved it and so did we! The ceremony setting was so beautiful; we lucked out pretty hard core on the weather but that's all the luck we needed because Crystal took care of every little detail for us. We really were able to enjoy every bit of our day and the whole process (not to mention eat three full meals!) because of her hard work! We had a few last minute things we needed the night before and she took care of it without even having to talk to me the day of. I've only seen a few of the pictures from our wedding so far but they are absolutely spectacular. The food was amazing too! Everyone loved it and there was more than enough for everyone. If you are even remotely thinking about getting married in the Brainerd Lakes Area go see MBL! You won't regret it. We booked it before we even talked to Crystal or the rest of the staff because of the privacy (having the resort to ourselves was the best!)and it is the ideal venue location wise but everyone there is great and super devoted to making sure your day is awesome! P.S. the bartender, Daryl, is AWESOME!!! He made our guests feel so welcome and helped us have an awesome reception!

was more than accommodating with whatever crazy request we brought to her. Our guests loved the rooms and pool at Whitefish and we had our entire bridal party and immediate family at Manhattan with us, it was so special to all be in one place. It was the perfect weekend and wouldn't of been possible without the awesome staff and help from Crystal. We will be back to visit, and have no doubt many of our guests will too!

as so helpful and understanding of that. She suggested an off season for the wedding, and I am so happy we decided to go with that. My husband and I were also in the process of moving, so planning the wedding out of state was already a concern of mine. Again, Crystal was so wonderful helping me with finding hairstylists, figuring out our food menu, planning our reception layout and so much more. With Crystal's help and my knot checklist, I never got too overwhelmed with all of the planning. When we got to the actual venue at Whitefish Lodge, everyone was so helpful and wonderful. The reception hall was already set up with the tables and linens, all I had to do was add whatever decorations I wanted. I even got a key for the reception hall and bridal suite, so I knew everything would be safe and secure. The wedding was held at Manhattan Beach, and with the lake in the background it was absolutely beautiful. Crystal helped with coordinating the times and everything else that day, so it went very smoothly. The reception was at Whitefish Lodge, and I loved that no one had to worry about getting home after the reception, they just headed up to their rooms when they were ready. It was so nice being out of the city at this beautiful location. In the morning, I was dreading all of the clean up and getting my things back together, but when I went downstairs, everything was already picked up and organized. The staff helped so much with all of the set up and take down, it was just such a relief I didn't have to worry about it, and could enjoy more time with friends and family. All of my guests seemed to have had such a wonderful time, along with me and my husband. I am so happy with our experience at Whitefish, and I cannot imagine a better venue for us.

inted. Thank you Whitefish Lodge!!!

spot was a huge selling point for us! The entire wedding experience was very smooth, relaxing, fun and memorable! The ceremony and pictures of the entire weekend are perfect! Recommend to anyone!

ded a lot, so we didn't have to worry about the small details. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

to work with - even from out of town, made wedding planning easy and fun!

the historic lodge and seeing the outdoor and indoor (back-up) ceremony spaces. Both offer fantastic views of the lake and lodge. Crystal also made the decision easy. She knows her stuff through and through and is always available to answer questions, provide advice, and walk you through the wedding ceremony and reception process at Manhattan Beach and Whitefish Lodges. We had many email conversations back and forth to finalize details and clarify questions and we never had to wait more than half a day before getting a response. Crystal and the staff at Manhattan Beach were amazing during the wedding weekend. Everyone we worked with during set up and tear down were incredibly nice and willing to help out in any way they could. If you are looking for a lakeside cabin style wedding venue and a wedding coordinator that you can depend on and to make your wedding day experience as stress free as possible... Manhattan Beach Lodge and Crystal Glaser are for you!! Thanks MBL and Crystal

Her recommended vendors were all top notch. She was there for our rehearsal and ceremony the day of. A very easy person to work with! The food was incredible!! We had so many guests say they couldn't remember the last time they had such tasty wedding food. We even had our rehearsal dinner at Whitefish, which was great because we could greet guests as they arrived that night. Oh! And did I mention it's one wedding per weekend, which means set up on Friday, take down on Sunday. Can't say enough great things about Whitefish!

onsite overlooking trout lake was magical. The food was AMAZING, the chef has great skill in pairing things and presentation. Crystal is wonderful to work with and made anything we asked for happen.

rocess she answered all kinds of random questions quickly! I wish I could do it all over again! It was just the best day ever! We did the ceremony at Manhattan Beach Lodge on the lake, it was perfect! We had a family friend decorate it and it was so beautiful! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! It was great as a little bit of a "destination" wedding since we live about 3 hours away but Crystal had a packet she emailed me with a lot of preferred vendors etc. It was great!! And the food was amazing too!!

out amazing and our food was delivered fast and hot! The only thing I noticed was the bathroom ran out of hand towels quite often and wasn't refilled. Other than that Crystal and whitefish lodge was the BEST place to have our wedding! It was everything we wanted and dreamed of! Thank you! Brittany & Derek Stoering

y attracted us to the property was that they allow you to rent the entire property for the day of your wedding. It was so nice to have the privacy that you do not get at a larger venue like Grandview. Also, the event coordinator, Crystal, is amazing. She is extremely organized, professional and a really fun person to work with. She made all of our requests a reality and continued to have such a positive energy and attitude throughout the entire planning process. I highly recommend Manhattan Beach Lodge as a wedding venue!

d advice. Our guests enjoyed themselves and loved that they could stay at the same site as the reception. We also held our rehearsal dinner at Manhattan Beach Lodge and it was flawless. We had a beautiful lake view and an outdoor barbeque. I would highly recommend both spots to any future brides.

g but the decor you bring in, and the venue is absolutely perfect for a rustic, intimate wedding. Having a captive audience makes everything so much smoother--our guests went straight from the lakeside ceremony to cocktail hour on the patio to dinner to the dance. Everything you need is right there, and people can also wander out to the lake during the reception if they get tired of dancing and want to have a drink by the water or a quiet moment under the stars. Twenty of us even jumped in the lake around 1 am--since they close the resort to the public for your day, no one will tell you to be quiet or that you have to go to bed! Our experience was perfect, and we would recommend it to anyone who wants to create a weekend experience that you and your guests will never forget :)

ystal, our coordinator, and all her staff were so easy to work with and did a fabulous job. I would recommend this place in a heart beat!

your wedding. It was so nice to have an entire historic lodge full of our closest family and friends. Their off-season wedding rates we very affordable and they offered a great room rate for our guests. Many of our wedding guests took advantage of the rate and came up Friday night too! The food was great, the service was great and the atmosphere was great!It is such a pretty venue that you can keep decorations to a minimum. Our guests were raving about the venue and some of our friends have already asked us to do a summer getaway to Manhattan Beach! Crystal and her staff are top notch, they get things done and work to give you the best experience. I wish I had another reason to throw a big party there, I couldn't have picked a better venue for my wedding!

the reception, working with you and your staff during the planning stages to the actual setup and the event, the lodge is beautiful, clean and cozy, the staff is very friendly and so accommodating to our every need and everything in between! We so appreciate your hospitality and you have our 5 star rating for the best lodge in Minnesota to host a wedding reception.

top package, and loved everything that came in it including the Champaign social! To make things better we even got a discount for having a late fall wedding. Their coordinator Crystal was amazing answering all our questions making us feel comfortable. Our friends and family were totally impressed with the food, and how beautiful the room and lodge were! We even took pictures in their lobby just cause its so pretty. I would highly recommend anyone else getting married to go there!

ff without a hitch and everything was perfect. I truly recommend Whitefish Properties, specifically Manhattan Beach lodge if you want an intimate and beautiful reception. They are truly great professionals and make sure everything runs smoothly, letting the bride relax on her big day. THANK YOU CRYSTAL! You were the key in our day being so successful and our guests LOVED the food!

ables in the reception area by the bar could have been cleaned off more frequently as they got pretty piled up with drink cups! Our food was wonderful but it could have been warmer. I know when your having a sit down dinner it's very hard to get the food to all come out nice and hot. All and all we were very happy and pleased with everything else! Crystal does a wonderful job with helping and answering any questions you may have! Our rooms were very nice and clean, pool area was great and clean all our kids loved it! We would recommend anyone to have any of their up coming events, weddings, family reunions, ect! Thank you again to all at the Whitefish Lodge!

mily in the middle). We stumbled upon this venue in the tiny town of Cross Lake, and I'm sure glad we did! Crystal, the coordinator, always had all the answers we needed, and they were almost always the answers we wanted! Really, this place doesn't have a lot of the nit-picky rules that most of the other vendors have. For almost anything we asked, the answer was "Sure!" or "Let me see what I can do". They gave us more than adequate time to decorate and take down decorations (we actually started on Thursday, and had all day Sunday for clean up), so that helped remove stress from time constraints. We could also bring in our own dessert, which was great because my aunt make fabulous cakes, and we were able to find a FANTASTIC deal on cupcakes (Reed's bakery, just one block from the venue). The venue itself is really neat, with a very "up North" cabin feel to it. Lots of knotty pine and stone fireplaces! We were married in front of the stone fireplace in the lobby, although we had the option of being married out on the beautiful back lawn (it was November 1st, though, and only 45 degrees!). The lobby was beautiful, although maybe a little cramped for our 200 guests. The reception area, on the other hand, had LOADS of room! The ballroom is huge, and beautiful (again, with the knotty pine and stone fireplaces). Lots of room for tables, DJ, dancing,etc. We had a great DJ, DeAndre from Premier Entertainment. We had 50+ people on the dance floor until well after midnight (allowed if you book the whole hotel :). The rooms for the guests are huge and clean, and have a really cute cabin feel. The price is extremely reasonable, which was important to us, since the majority of our guests were traveling quite a ways and we wanted to keep attending the wedding affordable. The staff at the hotel were helpful and friendly. The breakfast lady is probably the sweetest gal I've ever met! The dinner menu, by Manhattan Beach, had a ton of options. Food was excellent!!! We did the wild rice stuffed pike with lemon sauce, and the mornay chicken (also, the sweet potatoes with autumn spices were so so yummy!). The prices were reasonable, more affordable than some of the fine dining restaurants in the cities/Rochester, but the food was just as good, if not better!! Alcohol selection was good, prices about average for a wedding venue. Crystal was great helping us with the bar, as we cashed our first keg before social hour was through (we knew our families were party animals, but we still underestimated!) We also went through Crystal for the groom's dinner, which was held at the beautiful Manhattan Beach. She worked with us to customize a meal within our budget. Really, we cannot say enough nice things about this place. The value was fantastic (they have deals in the off season), and the service amazing. Crystal really knows what she is doing, and EVERYONE in Crosslake will tell you that when they find out you are getting married at Whitefish. We had so many people coming up to us at the end of the night and the next morning, asking how we found this place, and saying how they had a wonderful time, and how it was one of the best weddings they had attended. Our special day could not have been better!