Business Details
Your Michigan Outdoor Wedding Venue with Lake Views
The Veranda, part of White Space Events, is Southwest Michigan's premier outdoor wedding venue offering a unique blend of historic architecture and breathtaking Lake Michigan sunsets. Our venue provides a customizable blank canvas for couples, complemented by professional coordination services, exclusive catering partnerships, and flexible bar options. Located in downtown St. Joseph, we combine scenic beauty with practical amenities including tables, chairs, and expert setup/takedown support. Our team specializes in creating stress-free weddings with multiple ceremony options, from intimate garden settings to rooftop celebrations for up to 250 guests.Through strategic vendor partnerships, we deliver comprehensive services including CK Catering's customizable menus and Beverage Specialists' hosted bar solutions. With over 250 weddings coordinated by 1928 Planning Co., we combine local expertise with creative flexibility to realize each couple's vision while ensuring weather protection and logistical ease.
Services
Wedding Venue
Catering Services
Bar Services
Coordination Services
Outdoor Ceremonies
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive venue access with included coordination services
- Our team provides professional setup and takedown of all equipment
- Multiple ceremony options with Lake Michigan backdrops available
- We partner with award-winning catering and beverage specialists
- Our venue accommodates weddings up to 250 guests with weather protection
Services
Wedding Venue Rental
The Veranda offers exclusive outdoor wedding venue rental with historic architecture and Lake Michigan views. Our spaces accommodate up to 250 guests with professional setup/takedown included. The venue provides multiple ceremony options including garden and rooftop locations with scenic backdrops.
Catering Services
CK Catering provides customizable wedding menus with options for buffet, family-style, or plated service. Packages include appetizers, full meals, and late-night snacks with professional wait staff. Dietary accommodations and private tastings available for personalized menu creation.
Bar Services
Hosted Bar Service offers flexible beverage solutions where clients supply alcohol while we provide mixers, ice, and professional bartenders. Customizable options include welcome drinks, specialty bars, and champagne toasts with pricing per guest for event duration.
Wedding Coordination
1928 Planning Co. provides included reception coordination and upgradable full-service planning. Services cover timeline creation, vendor management, and day-of execution with experienced professionals who have coordinated over 250 Veranda weddings using local expertise.
Outdoor Ceremonies
Two dedicated ceremony locations available: landscaped garden for 120 guests and rooftop space for 250 guests, both featuring lake views. Additional nearby options include beach ceremonies and local venues within walking distance of the downtown location.
Questions
What is included with The Veranda wedding venue rental?
Venue rental includes exclusive use for the day, base coordination, tables/chairs for 250 guests, setup/takedown, and multiple ceremony options.
Do you allow outside vendors for weddings?
We require exclusive catering and bar partners but welcome other outside vendors with prior approval and coordination through our team.
What happens if it rains during an outdoor wedding?
Our venue provides weather protection solutions to ensure events continue uninterrupted regardless of Michigan's unpredictable weather conditions.
How far in advance should we book The Veranda?
We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance, though availability varies by season and we accommodate last-minute planning through our coordination services.
What makes The Veranda unique among Michigan wedding venues?
Our combination of historic architecture, Lake Michigan views, flexible blank canvas design, and comprehensive vendor partnerships create distinctive wedding experiences.
