Shadowland Ballroom has been the host to many ceremonies in the past, but for those couples who like the idea of experiencing more of the beautiful Southwest Michigan, we thought maybe you’d like some recommendations on different ceremony venues! Whether it be toes-in-the-sand or the want for fresh air and a wonderful backdrop, St. Joseph and surrounding areas offer some of the best ceremony opportunities! Check them out…

 Dunes Pavilion at Silver Beach

Rental prices:
Weekday – Resident $100, Non-Resident $150
Weekend/Holiday – Resident $200, Non-Resident $250

Capacity:
50 people seated at picnic tables
100 people with chair seating

*Electrical outlets available.

John E.N. Howard Bandshell

Rental prices:
Any day – Resident $280, Non-Resident $350

Capacity:
500 people with pew-bench seating

*Electrical outlets available.
*Two dressing rooms available with separate restroom facilities.

Lions Park Beach North & South Shelters

Rental prices:
Weekend/Holiday – Resident $80, Non-Resident $1000

Capacity:
North Shelter – 47 people seated at picnic tables
South Shelter – 80 people seated at picnic tables

*Electrical outlets available.
*$5 per vehicle to park.

Shadowland Pavilion at Silver Beach

Rental prices:
Weekday – Resident $170, Non-Resident $200
Weekend/Holiday – Resident $350, Non-Resident $400

Capacity:
160 people seated at picnic tables
300+ people with chair seating

*Electrical outlets available.

Rocky Gap Beach

Rental prices:
*There is no cost or permission required to have a wedding here.

Capacity:
Up to 150 people with chair seating

*Electrical outlets available.
*No restroom facilities.

St. Joseph Public Library Lawn & Garden

Rental prices:
Any day – Resident $125, Non-Resident $200

Capacity:
Dependent on guests’ seating arrangements.

*Electrical outlets available.

Tiscornia Park Beach

Rental prices:
*There is no cost or permission required to have a wedding here.

Capacity:
Dependent on guests’ seating arrangements.

*$5 per vehicle to park.

Tiscornia Park Shelter

Rental prices:
Any day – Resident $80, Non-Resident $100

Capacity:
40 people seated at picnic tables

*Electrical outlets available.
*$5 per vehicle to park.