Lakeside Occasions

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,500 for off-peak dates, and $2,500 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $500

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Lakeside Occasions is a family-owned wedding barn in the heart of northern Indiana's Amish country. Our historic dairy barn was built in the late 1880's and has been in the family ever since! We call it "The Guernsey" in reference to the type of cows that were milked there. The barn is nestled between picturesque farmland on a peaceful lake in a small village known as Emma.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-250

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
2595 S 625 W, Topeka, IN 46571

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The Guernsey Barn

Dine and dance the night away in our beautifully restored 1880s dairy barn

The main floor of The Guernsey Barn features a stage for ceremonies or wedding party seating and a side room with a built-in bar and space for your buffet & desserts. The balcony overlooks our dance floor complete with a stunning bronze chandelier. An enclosed deck is the perfect spot for your guest book, gift table, or a photo booth. Downstairs, the old milk house is now a caterer's prep kitchen with a commercial refrigerator & sink. The silo has been transformed into a perfect bridal suite.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Romantic string lighting throughout, rustic sconces and chandeliers, lighted wreath with greenery, 2 faux fireplaces, unique changing spaces including silo & a 50s-style diner, restrooms, on-site parking plus attendants, rustic furniture & decor accents, round/rectangle tables and white, wooden padded chairs, heating and A/C, built-in bar plus outdoor grain bin bar, and beautiful lakeside grounds with gazebo and a pergola covered patio with a gas fireplace. Endless photo opportunities!

Room cost

$4000 for 14 hours, plus $100/extra hour

Lakeside Occasions packages

Wedding/Reception (Fri/Sat/Sun 2025)

250 guests

Peak pricing $3,000-4,200

Off-peak pricing $2,500-3,500

Description

Standard Wedding & Reception Rental Fridays - 11 am to 11 pm Saturdays - 10 am to 12 am Sundays - 10 am to 8 pm *all rentals subject to 7% sales tax *holidays or holiday adjacent weekends are + $50/hr

What’s included
  • Exclusive use of Guernsey Barn & lakeside grounds
  • choice of outdoor ceremony w/ backup inside
  • tables & chairs set up by our staff
  • Tables for food, drinks, desserts, head tables
  • access to decor closet & rustic furniture
  • changing rooms for the wedding party
  • Restrooms
  • Caterers prep kitchen
  • On site parking + attendant
  • 1.5 hours of rehearsal time
  • Use of property for engagement photos
  • staff to assist with facilities & trash removal
  • Scheduled planning visits
  • custom reception layout

Bar Services at Lakeside Occasions

Peak pricing $500-2,500

Description

Lakeside Occasions is the mandatory vendor for bar services. We charge a $500 Bar Service Fee which covers 2 bartenders, cups, & ice + some starting host credit for the couple and/or wedding party. Host then can offer cash bar or purchase additional credit to cover some or all of the guests’ alcohol. We serve a variety of domestic beers, wine varietals, and pre-mixed (RTD) cocktails + champagne/sparkling wine.

Day Before Decorating/Rehearsal

5-40 guests

Peak pricing $750-850

Off-peak pricing $500-600

Description

Day Before Decorating Package (based on availability) includes 5 hours of decorating time & guaranteed rehearsal the day before the wedding, with the option for a 90-minute extension for Rehearsal Dinner in our 50s themed diner room. *FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENTS ONLY*

Available services that can be provided by Lakeside Occasions

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

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    •Lexi B.•Oct 2, 2023

    This place was absolutely beautiful. Working with Kara was amazing her communication was amazing at all times!

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