Beach Weddings
Beach Wedding - Photo by Mark Hoeksema
Maybe a beach wedding is something you've dreamed about for years! We aren't surprised; many couples choose the picturesque Grand Haven area to get married. There are several reasons brides and grooms are drawn to our beautiful beaches - they grew up in this area, they met here and fell-in-love, their families live nearby, or they just want a great lake escape! Whatever the reason, the Grand Haven Area is the perfect location for your charming, toes-in-the sand, beach wedding!
For City Beach and Central Park Rental -
All inquiries should be addressed to:
Cheryl Billedeau
Department of Public Works
City of Grand Haven
(616) 847-3493
Some general rules when considering a beach wedding:
1) Weddings must be held south of the Bil Mar Restaurant.
2) Guests must be bused in from another location due to the limited parking for beach-goers.
3) A wedding on the beach does not mean "exclusive" use of the space.
4) Setup can be no earlier than one hour prior to the ceremony and must be taken down immediately after the ceremony.
5) No alcohol on the beach.
6) Limited to under 100 guests.
7) All deliveries and pick-ups must be made in the City parking lot; which is next to the beach condos (this includes the trolley rental).
8) Applications can be found on the www.grandhaven.org website under “permits and forms” in the Community Affairs section. We have been informed by city staff that you should fill out the “Central Park Application” for a park or beach wedding. In event location section fill in “city beach”.
9) The application fee is $25 and is non-refundable.
**The above information was provided by the City of Grand Haven on February 1st, 2012.**
