Wedding Venues

Genevieve's GardenGenevieve's Garden
Wedding ceremonies at Brook Lodge are truly the beginning of fairy tales! The historic Genevieve's Garden, beloved by Dr. Upjohn, offers the serenity and scenery for a perfect outdoor ceremony.The garden's gazebo makes an elegant backdrop for the Bride & Groom, and is equipped with electricity for a sound system or musician. Your guests will pass the double fountain and walk over two stone footbridges to reach the garden, where they'll await the entrance of the bride. Nature's perfect setting is exemplified by the sound of the flowing water and the seasonal flowers surrounding the garden. The garden can hold up to 250 guests for a seated ceremony.

Use of the Genevieve'sGarden also includes an indoorroom held as Conference Halla rainback-up alternative. (Rain back-up space may require guests to be standing, or partially seated and partially standing, depending on size of group.) Brook Lodge will provide a room for the bride to dress and will provide space for the ceremony rehearsal the evening prior to the wedding at no additional charge. Rehearsal times are subject to change and can be confirmed three weeks prior to the wedding

The Conference Hall
Featuring a cathedral ceiling and a classic foyer, the Conference Hall's three double doors lead to the reception hall. The arched entrance overlooks the Old Mill Pond, and the room itself is classically decorated with beautiful oak trim. Your own private building assures your gathering is undisturbed. This room seats up to 200 guests for a wedding reception and requires a minimum $10,000 be spent on food and beverage selections for receptions on Saturday evenings, May through October.

Upjohn Ballroom

The Upjohn Ballroom
Elegant and modern, our Ballroom features arched windows which surround the room and provide natural lighting. An open foyer leading to an outdoor patio area and the formal entrance to this room add to its unique appeal. This room seats up to 100 guests for a wedding reception and requires a minimum of $5,000 be spent on food and beverage selections for receptions on Saturday evenings, May through October.

The Doctor's Cottage
Once the private estate of Dr. W. E. Upjohn, this beautifully decorated home overlooking the pond is now the perfect location for your social hour of up to 200 people or an intimate wedding and reception for under fifty people. It also provides a unique and relaxed atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner party. Two fireplaces and a beautiful formal bar grace the Doctor's Cottage, along with a perfect view of the fountains, gardens, and the waterfall.

The Doctor's Cottage

Dining Hall

The Dining Hall
Perched on the edge of Old Mill Pond since 1927, tall French doors lead to a patio looking across the pond to the Japanese garden. Antique formal dining tables and chairs, an original fireplace, and traditional formal décor provide the perfect place for your reception or rehearsal dinner. Seats up to fifty-five guests for a wedding reception.

Tent Reception
Imagine a romantic reception underneath the soft peaks of a beautiful white tent with a breathtaking view of the surrounding gardens and Old Mill Point. A tent reception may be the perfect choice if your group is too large for one of our indorr settings or if you just prefer the ambiance of the outdorrs. Seats up to 300 guests. This option reqquires a minimum spending of $10,000 on food and beverage selections for receptions on Saturday evenings, may through October. Additional rental costs will apply.

Tented Reception

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Brook Lodge Hotel & Conference Resort
6535 North 42nd St.
Augusta, MI 49012
Phone: (800) 407-8486
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