The Boardwalk 1100 Diller Road • Benton Harbor • MI 49022
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Tucked in a secluded expanse of forest along the St. Joseph River, this family-owned venue offers a tranquil woodland escape just 90 minutes from both Grand Rapids and Chicago.
- Wed in the Meadow as the river rolls gently along in the background, then get the party started with cocktails in the Courtyard. Outdoor receptions are a dream in the modern, steel-framed Garden Pavilion, but just as lovely indoors is the rustic-industrial Banquet Hall.
- The Studio Dome offers a glam space for day-of prep, with quaint vintage furnishings and lots of natural light. Nestled amid the pines, there’s another special suite, the cozy, log cabin-style Forest Lounge.
Deals
Sunday–Thursday events receive a 20% discount on rental pricing!
Multiple-day rentals (rehearsal dinner + wedding) receive 50% off additional days!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $8,000–28,000/event
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Time of year
- Guest count
Wedding packages include:
- Full-day venue use from 9am–midnight (no noise ordinances!)
- In-house coordinator, event host, parking attendant, and event staff
- Two get-ready rooms
- Ceremony set with chairs, white arch, podium, speakers, and mic
- Lawn games, outdoor glass fire table, and beach bonfires
- Reception tent or banquet hall set with tables, chairs, linens, sound system, dance floor, lighting, and more
- Full customization of furniture, lighting, and layouts, plus setup & teardown
- Insect mitigation procedures
- Taxes, fees, and gratuities
- Pet-friendly
- And more!
November–April dates start at $8,000 and include indoor amenities only for a maximum of 150 guests.
May–October dates range $18,000–28,000, depending on guest count, up to 300 guests.
Meals (when priced separately)
Please contact the venue for meal pricing.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 150 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 150 | 300 |
| Reception | Seated | 150 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- River
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Garden
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
The Boardwalk
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