A Romantic & Picturesque Destination Lake Wedding Venue near Fargo, North Dakota

Affordable Lakeside Wedding Packages
Ranging from $4,400 – $8,800

Open Seasonally from May 1 – October 31

The Top 10 Reasons Couples Love Lake Elsie Wedding Barn!

1. Affordable & Full of Amenities! Packages range from $4,400 – $8,800 for Venue, Coordinator, Transportation, Decor, AV and Accommodations!

2. The panoramic views of Lake Elsie at your lakeside ceremony and social hour!

3. An Indoor Back-up Plan for your Ceremony in our Hayloft!

4. A Large Reception Venue! Dine in the White Tented Pavilion for up to 300 guests.

5. A Huge Dance Floor! Dance the night away in our Hayloft at the Wedding Barn that comes fully equipped with a stage, tables, chairs, tulle draping, chandeliers & cafe lighting!

6. Our Bar is Always Open! Fully Certified Bartenders serve beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails and more!

7. Full Service Catering, Planning and a Selection of In-House Inventory of Decor & Centerpieces are Available to You!

8. Onsite accommodations available at Lady on the Lake Bed and Breakfast for You & Your Guests to Stay!

9. Weekend Wedding Experience for you and your guests to enjoy more than just a 5 hour party!

10. You are family here! Sandy + Marshall have welcome you and your family here to enjoy the venue for your home for the weekend!

Call (252)646-8227, email or fill out our contact form to find out about having your wedding here.

“This place was perfect for our wedding, a beautiful venue, and the people help with anything you may need!” – Chelsea Carlson
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Your Wedding Day Experience

Bridal Suite

  • Lounge Furniture
  • Well-lit Hair & Makeup Stations
  • Restroom with Private Entrance
  • Dress Steamer
  • Coffee & Water Station

Groom’s Suite

  • Lounge Furniture
  • Games
  • Coffee & Water Station

Ceremony

Outdoor Ceremony

  • Waterfront Lawn
  • 280 White Folding Chairs
  • Set Up & Break Down Chairs
  • Provide Ceremony Tables
  • Portable Sound System with Microphone
  • Arbor

Indoor Ceremony Rain Plan

  • Hayloft in Wedding Barn with A/C & Heat
  • 220 Maximum Seating with White Folding Chairs
  • Set Up & Take Down Chairs
  • Stage: 11 ft x 11 ft
  • Portable Sound System with Microphone
  • Arbor

Social Hour

  • Lower-Level Bar Area with A/C & Heat
  • Café Lighting & Tulle-draped Ceiling
  • Table & Chairs plus High-top Tables
  • Full-Service Bar & Bartenders
  • Wedding Barn Patio with Views of Grass Lake
  • Fireplace with Firewood Provided and Outdoor Seating
  • Outdoor Lawn Games for Guests
  • Polaroid Photo Station with Props
  • Panoramic Lake Views
  • Designated Smoking Areas
  • Indoor Women’s and Men’s Restrooms that are ADA Compliant

Dinner Pavilion

  • 60 ft x 60 ft Tented Pavilion on Cement with Tulle Draping, Chandeliers and Cafe’ Lighting
  • Tables & Chairs with Seating for up to 300 guests
  • Set up & Take Down Tables & Chairs
  • Custom Buffet Table 17 ft x 4 ft with Electrical Outlets
  • Fans & Heaters
  • Removable Side Walls for Lakeview & Breeze

Barn & Hayloft for Dancing

  • Climate Controlled with AC & Heat
  • Tulle-draped 20 ft Arched Ceilings with String Lights & Chandeliers
  • Tables, White Folding Chairs plus High-top Tables
  • Built-in Stage for Bands, DJs: 11 ft x 11 ft
  • Handicap Accessible Ramp and Chair-lift to the Hayloft
  • Upper Level Bar with Fully-Certified Bartenders

Call (252)646-8227, email or fill out our contact form to find out about having your wedding here.

“Great Venue, location is amazing, the barn is beautiful, owners were very nice, the B&B is gorgeous. Plenty of space in and outdoors for weddings!” – Tyler Baty

Fargo-Area Lake Elsie Destination Wedding Venue Packages and Inclusions

Available May 1st – October 31st

Here’s what’s included

– Lakefront ceremony – backup ceremony location in case of inclement weather will be second floor of barn

– Dinner reception in pavilion – up to 325 guests

– Rehearsal dinner area on stone 40 x 60 patio with fireplace on lake

– Cocktail social hour on first floor of barn

– Dance floor reception on second floor of barn

– Two full bars, one upstairs, one downstairs in barn

– Bridal suite with vanities

– Grooms suite

– Kitchen

– ADA compliant restrooms

– Climate control with air and heat

Services we provide

– Wedding coordinator

– Unlimited communication and reasonable visits to venue

– Up to 4 certified bartenders

– Liquor, wine, and beer license

– Security Guard

– Bluetooth speaker with microphone

– White tables and chairs in wide array of sizes

– Lit parking lot – up to 350 vehicles

– Wide variety of complimentary decorations

“Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue and the hospitality of everyone who worked our wedding. We will definitely be back to enjoy the gorgeous B&B!” – Jocelyn Robinson

Pricing

2026

1 day – Friday or Saturday 6am-12am
$5800 + 5% tax

3 day – Friday 10am through Sunday
12pm $6800 + 5% tax

2027

1 day – Friday or Saturday 6am-12am
$6300 + 5% tax

3 day – Friday 10am through Sunday
12pm $7300 + 5% tax

Micro Weddings

Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

– $4900 + 5% tax

– Up to 75 guests

Monday through Thursday

– $4400 + 5% tax

– Up to 75 guests

Additional services for a fee

– On site decorating service including table chair set up and take down
with centerpieces. $500

– On site shuttle bus service. $500-$800

– On site table cloth rental. $5/table

“Sandy and Marshall went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect! Navigating the added challenge of a wedding during Covid was made so much simpler by their professionalism, creativity, and willingness to do whatever it took to make sure our day was safe for our guests, without sacrificing our vision” – Michelle O.

Your Lake Elsie Wedding

How To Reserve Lake Elsie Wedding Barn

Step 1: Complete the Contact Form to Receive our Wedding Venue Guide & We Will Contact You with Available Dates! 

Step 2: Schedule a Tour of our Venue Located between Lake Elsie & Grass Lake. Bring Along All who are Assisting You in Your Planning Process! 

Step 3: Reserve Your Date with a Signed Contract and a $1,500 Non-Refundable Reservation Fee. 

Step 4: Start Planning the Wedding of Your Dreams with Us!

Click the button below to contact us, or call (252)646-8227 or email us to find out about having your wedding here.

“Seldom have I ever met someone like Sandy, with such a grand sense of pride and dedication to delivering an amazing experience for her guests. She was eager to bend over backwards, never said no, and jumped all over any minor problem or issue we asked about.” – Monty Najar

Contact our team to start planning your dream wedding

Call (252)646-8227, email [email protected] or use this short form for more info, to check availability, and to arrange a tour.

[email protected]

(252)646-8227

16602 94th St SE, Hankinson, ND 58041