Get Married Here Any Time of the Year!
We are the perfect location for elopements, a micro wedding*, vow renewal, commitment ceremony or baptism!
Let's cover the check boxes you probably have on your list. Yes! We can:
*A micro wedding is a ceremony and reception for about 20 to 30 guests—bigger than an elopement, but smaller than a standard small wedding of 50 to 100 guests. And unlike a minimony (small wedding ceremony), a micro wedding includes both a ceremony and a reception. We can accommodate both your small wedding ceremony and reception here.
Please note that it's important to us that we maintain our balance with the natural wildlife and natural ambiance around us, so we do not have paved parking lots to accommodate vehicles. We are home to many deer, rabbits, owls, loons, frogs, turtles and so much more by remaining rustic. Vehicles usually park along the road, leaving emergency access to the buildings if needed during your celebration.
Let's cover the check boxes you probably have on your list. Yes! We can:
- Host indoor or outdoor ceremonies
- We are air-conditioned and heated
- We have great natural areas for all sorts of photos on 9.9 acres of trees, ferns and marshlands with white birch, evergreens, basswood and golden tamerack trees and a huge lake across the road from us
- Bring your own food/beverages or we can help you find a caterer
- We can provide an on-site seminary-trained, formally ordained interfaith minister or bring your own
- We can provide an on-site professional photographer/videographer or bring your own
- Create a Boho style feel, a warm, cozy environment, or an intimate elegant ambiance. It's all possible here!
- Dance under the stars with loons, owls and frogs singing in the background
- Have a bonfire in the courtyard
- Help you find flowers, baked goods, caterers, hair/makeup artists, musicians and more
- Coordinate all deliveries, set-ups and take-downs with outside vendors
- Attend to all the little details throughout your day, such as picking up used plates, cups and silverware, emptying trash, replacing towels and toilet paper, etc. so you and your guests are free to enjoy yourselves
- We help with set-up and take-down of tables, decorations, etc., and take care of all recycling and trash afterward
- We act as your on-site event and day of coordinator, working with you to design and carry out your special day from the planning stage to your mini-moon afterward.
*A micro wedding is a ceremony and reception for about 20 to 30 guests—bigger than an elopement, but smaller than a standard small wedding of 50 to 100 guests. And unlike a minimony (small wedding ceremony), a micro wedding includes both a ceremony and a reception. We can accommodate both your small wedding ceremony and reception here.
Please note that it's important to us that we maintain our balance with the natural wildlife and natural ambiance around us, so we do not have paved parking lots to accommodate vehicles. We are home to many deer, rabbits, owls, loons, frogs, turtles and so much more by remaining rustic. Vehicles usually park along the road, leaving emergency access to the buildings if needed during your celebration.
By the Fireplace.
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The Chalet's main focal point inside is a romantic 25-foot river rock fireplace located on the main floor. Exchange vows with a warm glow behind you as your guests relax on leather sofas and Old World style furniture, surrounded by fur pillows, super-soft throws and elegant touches. Have a few more guests? We move the center furniture out and set up more traditional aisle seating for you.
Each season brings beautiful views through the windows, but the Chalet becomes truly magical in the winter! Intended for small, more intimate ceremonies and guest lists. Perfect for your micro wedding! Serve coffee, tea, finger sandwiches or petit fours to guests or a 14-course, sit-down dinner here to make memories that will last a lifetime. |
Furniture can be rearranged to accommodate gatherings up to 30-35 fireside
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Brides get ready in the loft above the fireside room and prepare for their grand entrance.
Warm woods and elegant touches make for dramatic photos.
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Simple or elegant reigns here! This is your day and we're here to help you make it happen. Choose sit-down or buffet style service by your licensed caterer.
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Your fireside sweetheart table awaits you!
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On the Deck.
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Romeo and Juliet will be with you in spirit when you choose to exchange your vows outdoors on the wraparound deck of the Chalet, your guests watching from the courtyard below! In the summer, hummingbirds visit the deck's feeders almost continuously. Hummingbirds are known as birds of love in certain cultures, and there is no shortage of either here at Basswood Chalet! Set up tents in the courtyard and your caterer can serve from one of the garages. Dine while surrounded by woods and marshlands with the lake's loons calling in the background.
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Nestled in the Trees.
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Decades before Basswood Chalet & Guesthouse was built, the land was a deer farm. Many of the descendants of those original deer still wander the woods, keeping beautiful trails open such as the one pictured here. Imagine being married under a canopy of trees, the sun streaming down onto the two of you as you do what seems so natural - binding your hearts and souls together for all eternity! The trail leading to this site is manageable for those who may be walking-challenged, or a regular-sized vehicle or horse-drawn carriage can be driven right up to the site. Decorate with lights, draped fabric and a chandelier in the trees to create a fairy-like Bohemian setting. Summer sunsets are often accompanied by fireflies among the trees, calling to their mates to come home before darkness falls. Can you imagine anything more beautiful, natural and magical than this?
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Stay with us After!
Many of our wedding packages include a complimentary one night stay in our Guesthouse that can be used either the evening before your ceremony or the night of your ceremony. Extend your stay! No matter what time of year you choose to get married, there's a wonderful mini-moon awaiting you.
Nestle in for a few extra days to truly take in the joy and savor your new status as husband and wife. You have everything you need waiting for you, from a completely stocked kitchen, in-floor heat, air conditioning, high speed internet, Roku TV and plush bathrobes to enjoy while you're here. Arrange for in-suite couples massages if you'd like, or have a personal chef come to prepare a special meal for you.
Want to get out and explore? Great! There are miles and miles of great trails and country roads to hike, bike, walk, snowmobile or snowshoe. Want to go fishing? No problem! Lower Long Lake is just across the road, offering great fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and more. Hop in your car and explore all the little towns, festivals and homey shops around the area. Go for a picnic! There's a picnic basket waiting for you in the Guesthouse. Need ideas of what to do? No problem. There are lots of brochures in a basket for you to read at your leisure, or ask the owners who are just a quick text or phone call away.
Nestle in for a few extra days to truly take in the joy and savor your new status as husband and wife. You have everything you need waiting for you, from a completely stocked kitchen, in-floor heat, air conditioning, high speed internet, Roku TV and plush bathrobes to enjoy while you're here. Arrange for in-suite couples massages if you'd like, or have a personal chef come to prepare a special meal for you.
Want to get out and explore? Great! There are miles and miles of great trails and country roads to hike, bike, walk, snowmobile or snowshoe. Want to go fishing? No problem! Lower Long Lake is just across the road, offering great fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and more. Hop in your car and explore all the little towns, festivals and homey shops around the area. Go for a picnic! There's a picnic basket waiting for you in the Guesthouse. Need ideas of what to do? No problem. There are lots of brochures in a basket for you to read at your leisure, or ask the owners who are just a quick text or phone call away.
For more information about ceremonies here at Basswood Chalet,
please call us at (715) 967-2488 or
click on the Contact Us! button below and we'll be in touch as soon as we can.
Please be sure to include the date you have in mind
so we can check availability. We only book
one ceremony per day to assure all attention and eyes are on you!
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