Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
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About This Vendor
Premier Waterfront Venue
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant is a lakeside wedding venue located in Holland, MI. The management at this restaurant welcomes you to gather your friends and family around the dinner table and celebrate the love between you and your partner. With multiple event spaces on offer, you can be flexible when planning your event, and celebrate all its stages in one location. Located only a short drive from Grand Rapids, you can benefit from proximity to the city’s many accommodation options and transport links. Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant management welcomes you to the venue with pride. They are excited for you to celebrate your special day on-site and offer you access to several spaces. You can celebrate your big day overlooking the waters of Lake Macatawa from the comfort of the Black River Ballroom. A spacious setting in which to celebrate, its floor-to-ceiling windows welcome in lake views and ample natural light. Before your dinner, you can choose to celebrate your vows in the restaurant’s courtyard space, with the lake as your backdrop. A pavilion covered by a roof made of repurposed sails, this sheltered space makes the most of the venue’s spectacular location. For a smaller gathering, you can choose the Macatawa Room. With warm touches such as a fireplace and wood paneling throughout, it welcomes your guests to relax in comfort and style. You can celebrate with over 250 loved ones at your side at the Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant. The kitchen team will delight your friends and family, with dishes of expertly cooked food made with the freshest of ingredients. These, of course, included a selection of seafood from BBQ shrimp to pan-seared grouper.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 300
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Park, Restaurant
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View PricesBoatwerks Waterfront Restaurant Reviews
Jason Schroeder (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our company Holiday Party at Boatwerks this past weekend and it went wonderfully. Hannah was very nice and worked well with us on scheduling and food options. The service at the party and food were very good. We highly recommend Boatwerks to cater any company event or party!
Reviewed on 15-01-2024
We had our company Holiday Party at Boatwerks this past weekend and it went wonderfully. Hannah was very nice and worked well with us on scheduling and food options. The service at the party and food were very good. We highly recommend Boatwerks to cater any company event or party!
Reviewed on 15-01-2024
Sarah Carlson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We held our rehearsal brunch at Boatwerks and we couldn’t imagine doing it anywhere else! The food was delicious, the room was beautiful, the staff was so kind, and we even got great weather even though it was in October. Tracey was great to work with and made everything feel very seamless. We will recommend them to anyone planning an event in the future!
Reviewed on 10-12-2023
We held our rehearsal brunch at Boatwerks and we couldn’t imagine doing it anywhere else! The food was delicious, the room was beautiful, the staff was so kind, and we even got great weather even though it was in October. Tracey was great to work with and made everything feel very seamless. We will recommend them to anyone planning an event in the future!
Reviewed on 10-12-2023
Traci Oliver (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We recently had a company Christmas party at The Cottage at the Ravines. Tracey Barry helped with the planning process. The venue is beautiful. Perfect place for a smaller more intimate wedding.
Reviewed on 06-12-2023
We recently had a company Christmas party at The Cottage at the Ravines. Tracey Barry helped with the planning process. The venue is beautiful. Perfect place for a smaller more intimate wedding.
Reviewed on 06-12-2023
Jan Nevelle (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
It is a beautiful location right on the water. The staff was super helpful in regards to setting up the event space just the way I wanted it. Dinner was excellent and our waitress Cassidy was wonderful and very attentive to my guests.
Reviewed on 18-11-2023
It is a beautiful location right on the water. The staff was super helpful in regards to setting up the event space just the way I wanted it. Dinner was excellent and our waitress Cassidy was wonderful and very attentive to my guests.
Reviewed on 18-11-2023
Nicholas Kleyn (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had another amazing private dinner in the Macatawa room this past week. We had 26 people, we had a buffet meal and the food we had was amazing. The staff was very helpful especially when I realized we had 26 people and not 25. They made it work.
Reviewed on 08-11-2023
We had another amazing private dinner in the Macatawa room this past week. We had 26 people, we had a buffet meal and the food we had was amazing. The staff was very helpful especially when I realized we had 26 people and not 25. They made it work.
Reviewed on 08-11-2023
Denise Kleyn (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My experience at Boatwerks was amazing. All the staff was super friendly and willing to help out. Amazing food as well.
Reviewed on 08-11-2023
My experience at Boatwerks was amazing. All the staff was super friendly and willing to help out. Amazing food as well.
Reviewed on 08-11-2023
Josh Sinclair (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Hosted a private event here! Food and service were great! Loved the location and being right on the water!
Reviewed on 24-10-2023
Hosted a private event here! Food and service were great! Loved the location and being right on the water!
Reviewed on 24-10-2023
Jordan Madrigal (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
They were great with communication and were very helpful during the decision making process. I’ll definitely use them for future events.
Reviewed on 24-10-2023
They were great with communication and were very helpful during the decision making process. I’ll definitely use them for future events.
Reviewed on 24-10-2023
Lisa VanderZwaag (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
The rehearsal dinner we hosted at Boatwerks was very nice. The Macatawa Room suited our 33 guests perfectly. Our coordinator worked hard to accommodate our food and table layout requests. The view of the patio and lake from this room was beautiful. The servers were excellent and the food was great! The only downside would be how the actual Boatwerks staff communicates with those renting space for an event. They were not very hospitable and made it very clear they are not a part of the event planning crew.
Reviewed on 09-10-2023
The rehearsal dinner we hosted at Boatwerks was very nice. The Macatawa Room suited our 33 guests perfectly. Our coordinator worked hard to accommodate our food and table layout requests. The view of the patio and lake from this room was beautiful. The servers were excellent and the food was great! The only downside would be how the actual Boatwerks staff communicates with those renting space for an event. They were not very hospitable and made it very clear they are not a part of the event planning crew.
Reviewed on 09-10-2023
Eric Graham (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The BEST place to have your wedding! Boatwerks was an incredible wedding venue. We got married this past weekend and it went off without a hitch. All the employees (Hannah, waitstaff, cooks, bartenders, et al) were all professional and couldn’t say enough about the quality of service they provided.The venue speaks for itself. Incredible views of the water on your big day! What else is there to say? Hey that rhymes…There are 2 spots to get drinks (indoor/outdoor) and folding doors to dance in and out. Also outdoor cocktail tables. Drinks were poured well. The FOOD WAS RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. We loved the beer and salmon served plates and so did all of our guests. Also loved the potatoes and green beans. The cakes, cupcakes, and gluten free cupcakes were also incredible. Guys/gals get changing suites and can order drinks to them. Perfect for getting ready close by. Speaking of close by, Kollen park is a stones throw away for gorgeous pictures.100/10 would recommend Boatwerks to others
Reviewed on 28-09-2023
The BEST place to have your wedding! Boatwerks was an incredible wedding venue. We got married this past weekend and it went off without a hitch. All the employees (Hannah, waitstaff, cooks, bartenders, et al) were all professional and couldn’t say enough about the quality of service they provided.The venue speaks for itself. Incredible views of the water on your big day! What else is there to say? Hey that rhymes…There are 2 spots to get drinks (indoor/outdoor) and folding doors to dance in and out. Also outdoor cocktail tables. Drinks were poured well. The FOOD WAS RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. We loved the beer and salmon served plates and so did all of our guests. Also loved the potatoes and green beans. The cakes, cupcakes, and gluten free cupcakes were also incredible. Guys/gals get changing suites and can order drinks to them. Perfect for getting ready close by. Speaking of close by, Kollen park is a stones throw away for gorgeous pictures.100/10 would recommend Boatwerks to others
Reviewed on 28-09-2023
Kendall Panetta (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at Boatwerks Restaurant in mid September. We had the BEST experience working with them. They were very easy to work with, accommodating, and responsive. The staff is AWESOME to work with and very friendly. The wedding turned out so amazing and I highly recommend anyone considering to have their wedding there to do it! You will not regret it. On top of the staff and everyone being very easy to work with, the venue is so beautiful. We knew we wanted a venue that was outdoor but wanted indoor capabilities just incase of weather. Luckily we had awesome weather and it worked out perfect to have their slide in doors open all night so we had a great summer breeze. IT was the best night of our lives and Boatwerks staff and venue played a HUGE part in that.
Reviewed on 26-09-2023
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at Boatwerks Restaurant in mid September. We had the BEST experience working with them. They were very easy to work with, accommodating, and responsive. The staff is AWESOME to work with and very friendly. The wedding turned out so amazing and I highly recommend anyone considering to have their wedding there to do it! You will not regret it. On top of the staff and everyone being very easy to work with, the venue is so beautiful. We knew we wanted a venue that was outdoor but wanted indoor capabilities just incase of weather. Luckily we had awesome weather and it worked out perfect to have their slide in doors open all night so we had a great summer breeze. IT was the best night of our lives and Boatwerks staff and venue played a HUGE part in that.
Reviewed on 26-09-2023
Tom Anderson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Boatwerks did an awesome job for our professional meeting. Staffing and food was outstanding.
Reviewed on 21-09-2023
Boatwerks did an awesome job for our professional meeting. Staffing and food was outstanding.
Reviewed on 21-09-2023
Peg Housenga (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The facility was amazing. It’s right on the lake and the patio outside was perfect for a beautiful summer afternoon/evening rehearsal dinner. Our server even brought out yard games! The food was amazing, too! Definitely was a great time and there were many compliments from our guests.
Reviewed on 16-09-2023
The facility was amazing. It’s right on the lake and the patio outside was perfect for a beautiful summer afternoon/evening rehearsal dinner. Our server even brought out yard games! The food was amazing, too! Definitely was a great time and there were many compliments from our guests.
Reviewed on 16-09-2023
Lindsay Zabroske (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Boatwerks was truly a dream location for our wedding! We could not be more happy with the service, food, venue look, and entire process working with Boatwerks to plan and execute our special day. The team there truly did such a good job to make the day run beautifully and smoothly. I would highly recommend the location - it is not only stunning but perfect if you want an outdoor reception BUT you do not need to stress or worry about the weather because there is an easy back up. We felt people stayed longer because there were more places to sit and mingle with the indoor and outdoor space. Food and service AMAZING so impressed and so happy with what we received.
Reviewed on 14-09-2023
Boatwerks was truly a dream location for our wedding! We could not be more happy with the service, food, venue look, and entire process working with Boatwerks to plan and execute our special day. The team there truly did such a good job to make the day run beautifully and smoothly. I would highly recommend the location - it is not only stunning but perfect if you want an outdoor reception BUT you do not need to stress or worry about the weather because there is an easy back up. We felt people stayed longer because there were more places to sit and mingle with the indoor and outdoor space. Food and service AMAZING so impressed and so happy with what we received.
Reviewed on 14-09-2023
Catherine Croft (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Boatwerks was the most perfect place to have our wedding. We loved the lake view and the opportunity to have a beautiful sunset over the lake. The staff was so friendly and kind. We had about 10 people with food allergies, and they made it so easy to provide allergy-free meals for those guests! The steak was cooked to perfection. We were worried it would be overcooked since it was for a wedding, but it was a perfect medium rare!! They help you determine the timeline for dinner, cake cutting, first dance, etc. and help to keep you on schedule! I 1000% recommend them for your wedding! :)
Reviewed on 14-09-2023
Boatwerks was the most perfect place to have our wedding. We loved the lake view and the opportunity to have a beautiful sunset over the lake. The staff was so friendly and kind. We had about 10 people with food allergies, and they made it so easy to provide allergy-free meals for those guests! The steak was cooked to perfection. We were worried it would be overcooked since it was for a wedding, but it was a perfect medium rare!! They help you determine the timeline for dinner, cake cutting, first dance, etc. and help to keep you on schedule! I 1000% recommend them for your wedding! :)
Reviewed on 14-09-2023
Brianne Payne (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I loved the food we had for our dinner after the ceremony. Hannah put a vegetarian option for my one vegetarian, by giving her a choice between three different options. I presented the options and she told me it was excellent! The food overall was very good, and all my selections were made amazingly. I am VERY happy that we choose Boatwerks to hold the event.
Reviewed on 11-09-2023
I loved the food we had for our dinner after the ceremony. Hannah put a vegetarian option for my one vegetarian, by giving her a choice between three different options. I presented the options and she told me it was excellent! The food overall was very good, and all my selections were made amazingly. I am VERY happy that we choose Boatwerks to hold the event.
Reviewed on 11-09-2023
Taylor Bricker (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We got married at Boatwerks last week! We live in Holland, but our families and most of our guests came in from out of town. They all were blown away by the beauty of this venue! The day was perfect from start to finish. A lot of our guests said it was the best wedding food and dessert they had ever had! The dance floor was in a perfect spot and the guests who weren’t into dancing always had something to do, whether it was playing one of many games on the patio, or enjoying the view off the deck. I’m so glad we chose Boatwerks to host our wedding and I’d recommended it to anyone who wants a beautiful waterfront location! Also a perfect location for sunset photos. The venue is a stunner. We had so much fun!!
Reviewed on 07-09-2023
We got married at Boatwerks last week! We live in Holland, but our families and most of our guests came in from out of town. They all were blown away by the beauty of this venue! The day was perfect from start to finish. A lot of our guests said it was the best wedding food and dessert they had ever had! The dance floor was in a perfect spot and the guests who weren’t into dancing always had something to do, whether it was playing one of many games on the patio, or enjoying the view off the deck. I’m so glad we chose Boatwerks to host our wedding and I’d recommended it to anyone who wants a beautiful waterfront location! Also a perfect location for sunset photos. The venue is a stunner. We had so much fun!!
Reviewed on 07-09-2023
Gracie Buhagiar (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had a beautiful wedding at Boatwerks. The staff was very attentive, food was 5 star, and the venue itself was stunning! We can't wait to come back to visit.
Reviewed on 03-09-2023
We had a beautiful wedding at Boatwerks. The staff was very attentive, food was 5 star, and the venue itself was stunning! We can't wait to come back to visit.
Reviewed on 03-09-2023
Ellen Abbey-Johnson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The venue was beautiful and Hannah was very helpful and responsive to questions. We got so many compliments on the food from our guests. The bar staff were wonderful and engaged with our bridal party and guests! They really made us so comfortable and we had confidence that the staff were taking care of things so we could enjoy the day with our family and friends
Reviewed on 29-08-2023
The venue was beautiful and Hannah was very helpful and responsive to questions. We got so many compliments on the food from our guests. The bar staff were wonderful and engaged with our bridal party and guests! They really made us so comfortable and we had confidence that the staff were taking care of things so we could enjoy the day with our family and friends
Reviewed on 29-08-2023
Michael Johnson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Hosted son's wedding reception, awesome view of the lake, Event coordinator extremely helpful in choices and putting things together, loved the hot appetizers and dinner was served on time and staff was excellent in clearing and making sure things were replenished immediately. Our bartender was just awesome, loved by all! Would recommend a beach wedding and this dinner venue !
Reviewed on 22-08-2023
Hosted son's wedding reception, awesome view of the lake, Event coordinator extremely helpful in choices and putting things together, loved the hot appetizers and dinner was served on time and staff was excellent in clearing and making sure things were replenished immediately. Our bartender was just awesome, loved by all! Would recommend a beach wedding and this dinner venue !
Reviewed on 22-08-2023
Lauren Sherry (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Got married here on 7.21.23 and we had an excellent experience! the food was amazing and the staff was helpful and friendly! You cant beat the atmosphere and the location is just breathtaking! Couldnt recommend more!
Reviewed on 02-08-2023
Got married here on 7.21.23 and we had an excellent experience! the food was amazing and the staff was helpful and friendly! You cant beat the atmosphere and the location is just breathtaking! Couldnt recommend more!
Reviewed on 02-08-2023
Teresa Wright (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Staff was quietly always around. Never in the way - just around when we needed them.
Reviewed on 01-08-2023
Staff was quietly always around. Never in the way - just around when we needed them.
Reviewed on 01-08-2023
Carrie Skomp (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had a wonderful corporate event for 18 people. The planning was quick and efficient. The food was DELICIOUS! Staff was friendly and fast. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 28-07-2023
We had a wonderful corporate event for 18 people. The planning was quick and efficient. The food was DELICIOUS! Staff was friendly and fast. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 28-07-2023
Jeanna Knoll (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Our wedding was incredible! Everyone had a blast and commented on how great the food, drinks, and staff were. We loved having everything in one place and loved the flow from the banquet room to the patio, along with how bright the reception was with all the windows! We also appreciated the food-sampling buffet 6 months prior to our wedding day; it allowed us to try everything before choosing our appetizers, entrées, and sides. The atmosphere of our wedding day was perfect!
Reviewed on 24-07-2023
Our wedding was incredible! Everyone had a blast and commented on how great the food, drinks, and staff were. We loved having everything in one place and loved the flow from the banquet room to the patio, along with how bright the reception was with all the windows! We also appreciated the food-sampling buffet 6 months prior to our wedding day; it allowed us to try everything before choosing our appetizers, entrées, and sides. The atmosphere of our wedding day was perfect!
Reviewed on 24-07-2023
Marty FITCH (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Outstanding Host for our Business Event, Food, Service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 06-07-2023
Outstanding Host for our Business Event, Food, Service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 06-07-2023
Jordan Vanderham (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We planned to have a buffet rehearsal dinner for one hour. Arriving late we were worried we would only be able to have it open for 20 minutes. There was no penalty and the staff were so nice. We did spend $250 to book the room for the whole evening.
Reviewed on 05-07-2023
We planned to have a buffet rehearsal dinner for one hour. Arriving late we were worried we would only be able to have it open for 20 minutes. There was no penalty and the staff were so nice. We did spend $250 to book the room for the whole evening.
Reviewed on 05-07-2023
Megan Sterba (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Boatwerks was great to work with. They were very organized and clearly have done a lot of weddings so they have great expertise and can advise on the event well. The service on the wedding day was exceptional, and I was impressed that meals were all served quickly and still hot! I'm very happy we chose this reception venue, it was perfect!
Reviewed on 30-06-2023
Boatwerks was great to work with. They were very organized and clearly have done a lot of weddings so they have great expertise and can advise on the event well. The service on the wedding day was exceptional, and I was impressed that meals were all served quickly and still hot! I'm very happy we chose this reception venue, it was perfect!
Reviewed on 30-06-2023
Susan B (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Great venue, great food!
Reviewed on 12-06-2023
Great venue, great food!
Reviewed on 12-06-2023
Kristin Cushman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2023
The Boatwerks did an amazing job on our rehearsal dinner. The food was good and the space was beautiful. We very much enjoyed that we could walk outside and watch the sunset as well. The bartender was great and was very personable.
Reviewed on 24-04-2023
Wedding Date 21-04-2023
The Boatwerks did an amazing job on our rehearsal dinner. The food was good and the space was beautiful. We very much enjoyed that we could walk outside and watch the sunset as well. The bartender was great and was very personable.
Reviewed on 24-04-2023
Pat Meiste (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We enjoyed our reception at Boatwerks. The meal was so good, they were conscious of meeting special dietary needs/requests.
Reviewed on 03-04-2023
We enjoyed our reception at Boatwerks. The meal was so good, they were conscious of meeting special dietary needs/requests.
Reviewed on 03-04-2023
Patti Dobias (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-02-2023
We recently had our daughter's and her new husband's wedding reception at Boatwerks. It was an amazing experience. Every detail was attended to. We had never helped plan a wedding reception and it is so good to be in hands of the staff at Boatwerks especially Hannah as she attended to all details and helped to make sure those who were on site the day of the reception were prepared and everything that was told to us...was exactly how it was carried out.
Reviewed on 16-02-2023
Wedding Date 04-02-2023
We recently had our daughter's and her new husband's wedding reception at Boatwerks. It was an amazing experience. Every detail was attended to. We had never helped plan a wedding reception and it is so good to be in hands of the staff at Boatwerks especially Hannah as she attended to all details and helped to make sure those who were on site the day of the reception were prepared and everything that was told to us...was exactly how it was carried out.
Reviewed on 16-02-2023
Calsi Shirey (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-01-2023
We hosted a company holiday party at Boatwerks and had a fantastic time. Our Sales Manager, Hannah, was very helpful throughout the planning process and answered my many questions. The event staff were incredibly kind and helpful. I even began to call a few by name because they kept going out of their way for us. The food was fantastic! The braised beef and chicken parmesan was SO tender. The deserts were delicious as well. The prices were reasonable. You can't argue with a beautiful view of the lake either. We would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 16-01-2023
Wedding Date 13-01-2023
We hosted a company holiday party at Boatwerks and had a fantastic time. Our Sales Manager, Hannah, was very helpful throughout the planning process and answered my many questions. The event staff were incredibly kind and helpful. I even began to call a few by name because they kept going out of their way for us. The food was fantastic! The braised beef and chicken parmesan was SO tender. The deserts were delicious as well. The prices were reasonable. You can't argue with a beautiful view of the lake either. We would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 16-01-2023
Jake Vanderheyden (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2022
Overall we really liked the venue. I think there could be some more transparency about all of the fees. Everything is an upcharge! We also were disappointed by how restrictive it was for any outside food to come in without being charged.
Reviewed on 14-12-2022
Wedding Date 22-07-2022
Overall we really liked the venue. I think there could be some more transparency about all of the fees. Everything is an upcharge! We also were disappointed by how restrictive it was for any outside food to come in without being charged.
Reviewed on 14-12-2022
Rachel Haumersen (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2022
I should first start off by saying, my wedding was BEAUTIFUL! We never did any taste tastings and randomly picked our dinner choices, and all 3 turned out amazing. Our guests keep raving about how good the food was. The venue itself is gorgeous, even though it was 55 degrees the day of the wedding so unfortunately did not do outdoor cocktail hour. The ceremony was outside and although chilly, everything went super smooth, except no one was designated to hold the heavy door for me as I made my entrance, so my veil almost got stuck! Luckily I caught it in time :) I only have a couple of minor complaints. First, the chair bow ribbons with the white seat covers were the wrong color. I choose white, but silver was used instead. Not a big deal since it still matched my theme and I was given a discount. Second, I had selected green beans as the vegetable and was informed just a few days before that I would have to pick something else because they did not have any fresh ones in stock. Again, not a huge deal since asparagus was available, but I did have 125 menus printed that listed green beans and it was too late to change them. And third, which was a bigger deal, the appetizers. We ordered 5 different selections, but they completely forgot one of the 80 count apps I ordered. I was outside taking pictures so didn’t notice, but the guests informed me that we ran out of appetizers as soon as they were set out. I informed the venue and they were quick to refund my money, but still unfortunate. Overall, it was an amazing wedding and would choose this same venue all over again! I have learned to not expect perfection on my wedding day as something is bound to happen! Hannah was a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed on 29-11-2022
Wedding Date 14-10-2022
I should first start off by saying, my wedding was BEAUTIFUL! We never did any taste tastings and randomly picked our dinner choices, and all 3 turned out amazing. Our guests keep raving about how good the food was. The venue itself is gorgeous, even though it was 55 degrees the day of the wedding so unfortunately did not do outdoor cocktail hour. The ceremony was outside and although chilly, everything went super smooth, except no one was designated to hold the heavy door for me as I made my entrance, so my veil almost got stuck! Luckily I caught it in time :) I only have a couple of minor complaints. First, the chair bow ribbons with the white seat covers were the wrong color. I choose white, but silver was used instead. Not a big deal since it still matched my theme and I was given a discount. Second, I had selected green beans as the vegetable and was informed just a few days before that I would have to pick something else because they did not have any fresh ones in stock. Again, not a huge deal since asparagus was available, but I did have 125 menus printed that listed green beans and it was too late to change them. And third, which was a bigger deal, the appetizers. We ordered 5 different selections, but they completely forgot one of the 80 count apps I ordered. I was outside taking pictures so didn’t notice, but the guests informed me that we ran out of appetizers as soon as they were set out. I informed the venue and they were quick to refund my money, but still unfortunate. Overall, it was an amazing wedding and would choose this same venue all over again! I have learned to not expect perfection on my wedding day as something is bound to happen! Hannah was a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed on 29-11-2022
Hope Leppink (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
I would recommend this venue to host a wedding reception to anyone who loves water aesthetic, indoor/outdoor space, great food and friendly staff! You cannot beat the views at this venue, especially if you get blessed with amazing MI weather like we did on our big day! The indoor and outdoor patio space is unmatched, and the fact the dance floor is right by the large, sliding doors is great. All our guests entered around the front by the water which was a great aspect of the space as well, especially for those guests who are from out of town. The food was great - being from Holland and going to Boatwerks many times for other meals, I knew it was going to be up to my standard for a wedding. The staff I worked with too also had my best interest in mind, recommending certain side dishes that plated well and that were \"in season\" which I appreciated. They were always willing to give their advice, but also listen to my dreams and what I wanted as well. Although you have to pay, the valet parking is also a nice added touch especially on a weekend night when parking can get chaotic at the restaurant. Overall, I had no complaints about this space and would 100% book it again if I had to do it all over!
Reviewed on 02-11-2022
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
I would recommend this venue to host a wedding reception to anyone who loves water aesthetic, indoor/outdoor space, great food and friendly staff! You cannot beat the views at this venue, especially if you get blessed with amazing MI weather like we did on our big day! The indoor and outdoor patio space is unmatched, and the fact the dance floor is right by the large, sliding doors is great. All our guests entered around the front by the water which was a great aspect of the space as well, especially for those guests who are from out of town. The food was great - being from Holland and going to Boatwerks many times for other meals, I knew it was going to be up to my standard for a wedding. The staff I worked with too also had my best interest in mind, recommending certain side dishes that plated well and that were \"in season\" which I appreciated. They were always willing to give their advice, but also listen to my dreams and what I wanted as well. Although you have to pay, the valet parking is also a nice added touch especially on a weekend night when parking can get chaotic at the restaurant. Overall, I had no complaints about this space and would 100% book it again if I had to do it all over!
Reviewed on 02-11-2022
Callie VanDenBerge (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2022
10/10 would recommend Boatwerks for your wedding! We had our ceremony and reception there and Hannah was awesome with helping plan and prepare for our day. The food was just as it was at the tasting, if not better! As a celiac I was a little nervous about gluten free options but they were able to accommodate with food and deserts (and let me say the GF cake and cupcakes were very tasty). Jason went above and beyond to make sure everything was set up and the evening was running smooth from start to finish. We had Kara as our bartender who made it very simple for us to do a signature cocktail (margarita). The food and bar options are way more than are needed at a wedding but are much appreciated! We couldn't have been happier with our choice of venue and would absolutely recommend having a wedding here!!
Reviewed on 15-10-2022
Wedding Date 07-10-2022
10/10 would recommend Boatwerks for your wedding! We had our ceremony and reception there and Hannah was awesome with helping plan and prepare for our day. The food was just as it was at the tasting, if not better! As a celiac I was a little nervous about gluten free options but they were able to accommodate with food and deserts (and let me say the GF cake and cupcakes were very tasty). Jason went above and beyond to make sure everything was set up and the evening was running smooth from start to finish. We had Kara as our bartender who made it very simple for us to do a signature cocktail (margarita). The food and bar options are way more than are needed at a wedding but are much appreciated! We couldn't have been happier with our choice of venue and would absolutely recommend having a wedding here!!
Reviewed on 15-10-2022
Sheryl Wissman (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
We heard about Boatwerks from our sister-in-law in the Holland area food/beverage industry and after researching multiple options for our son's rehearsal dinner, we chose the Boatwerks primarily because of the location (on the water), availability that evening, affordability, and ease of coordinating the details since we were all out of town for the wedding at the Felt Mansion. It was over the top - we enjoyed cocktails/hors d'oeuvres outside at the water and then were inside for an intimate dinner for 40 with fantastic food (Filet, Mahi Mahi, etc), creative drinks (Buffalo Trace Bourbon) and great service that made for pre-wedding bonding and an overall fabulous experience. Thank you Boatwerks! The parents of the groom (who hosted the event)
Reviewed on 06-10-2022
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
We heard about Boatwerks from our sister-in-law in the Holland area food/beverage industry and after researching multiple options for our son's rehearsal dinner, we chose the Boatwerks primarily because of the location (on the water), availability that evening, affordability, and ease of coordinating the details since we were all out of town for the wedding at the Felt Mansion. It was over the top - we enjoyed cocktails/hors d'oeuvres outside at the water and then were inside for an intimate dinner for 40 with fantastic food (Filet, Mahi Mahi, etc), creative drinks (Buffalo Trace Bourbon) and great service that made for pre-wedding bonding and an overall fabulous experience. Thank you Boatwerks! The parents of the groom (who hosted the event)
Reviewed on 06-10-2022
Kara Abendroth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2022
Boatwerks was the perfect venue for our wedding and great to work with through the whole planning process. I used vendor list and all vendor were also great to work. This was extremely helpful as we had a destination wedding. The day of was perfect! Definitely worth the price.
Reviewed on 13-08-2022
Wedding Date 05-08-2022
Boatwerks was the perfect venue for our wedding and great to work with through the whole planning process. I used vendor list and all vendor were also great to work. This was extremely helpful as we had a destination wedding. The day of was perfect! Definitely worth the price.
Reviewed on 13-08-2022
Nicole Steggerda (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2022
We had our dream wedding reception here in June of 2022. It was perfect! Jean their event planner was a dream to work with. She responded quickly and was able to answer all my questions right away. She was very accommodating (such as altering one of the meal choices slightly). The day of staff were great, everything went smoothly and our guests had a wonderful evening!
Reviewed on 08-08-2022
Wedding Date 18-06-2022
We had our dream wedding reception here in June of 2022. It was perfect! Jean their event planner was a dream to work with. She responded quickly and was able to answer all my questions right away. She was very accommodating (such as altering one of the meal choices slightly). The day of staff were great, everything went smoothly and our guests had a wonderful evening!
Reviewed on 08-08-2022
Lauren Mioduszewski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2022
My husband and I had our reception here in July 2022 and it was flawless from the moment we booked with Jean. The communication was regular and Jean made the process very smooth, and the whole process felt very organized. The food was phenomenal, and we had a plated dinner that was served fresh and hot! I’d agree that this venue is very affordable and provides high-quality service at an accessible price point. Other venues we looked at in Grand Rapids offered much less for much more. The one thing I would caution about Boatwerks as a venue is that you should really have a coordinator of some sort. The venue doesn’t open the day of your wedding until 2 in the afternoon, so the options are: have a late ceremony or hire a coordinator. That was the only drawback but a majority of my vendors were Holland-based and were already aware of this policy! Everything looked perfect when my guests arrived at 5:30 for cocktail hour.Overall I’d get married here again in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 28-07-2022
Wedding Date 16-07-2022
My husband and I had our reception here in July 2022 and it was flawless from the moment we booked with Jean. The communication was regular and Jean made the process very smooth, and the whole process felt very organized. The food was phenomenal, and we had a plated dinner that was served fresh and hot! I’d agree that this venue is very affordable and provides high-quality service at an accessible price point. Other venues we looked at in Grand Rapids offered much less for much more. The one thing I would caution about Boatwerks as a venue is that you should really have a coordinator of some sort. The venue doesn’t open the day of your wedding until 2 in the afternoon, so the options are: have a late ceremony or hire a coordinator. That was the only drawback but a majority of my vendors were Holland-based and were already aware of this policy! Everything looked perfect when my guests arrived at 5:30 for cocktail hour.Overall I’d get married here again in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 28-07-2022
brit shearer (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2022
Wow!! Amazing service and so easy to work with. The event planner was so kind and understanding, made everything so easy for me. Loved working with Jean Ellis and Boatwerks was beautiful and the staff was incredible. They were fast and the food was warm and really good. Best I have ever had at an event.
Reviewed on 25-07-2022
Wedding Date 23-07-2022
Wow!! Amazing service and so easy to work with. The event planner was so kind and understanding, made everything so easy for me. Loved working with Jean Ellis and Boatwerks was beautiful and the staff was incredible. They were fast and the food was warm and really good. Best I have ever had at an event.
Reviewed on 25-07-2022
Minsoo and Julie Kim (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-07-2022
The venue is a great waterside place for your wedding in Holland MI. One bonus is that it is a restaurant, so you don't have to go out and look for separate vendors for food and the bar, it all comes in one! The staff were amazing and were accommodating to our needs. Jean especially answered all our questions, and we had A LOT of them, so we really appreciate her patience and her time. My guests complimented the food a lot, it was never a risk that someone be hungry here. My friends who have yet to be married mentioned to me that I set a really high bar with this wedding, but that's thanks to Boatwerks making it relatively easy. The only hiccups were that some things didn't go as we specified in our planning document, but once you mention this to the staff they adjust it to your needs accordingly. My tip is that there are a lot of fees related to adding things on, so make sure to ask questions to clarify them! There are also policies they have to follow because they are a restaurant, so this may create some limitations in your planning (like charging extra if you want to serve a non-Boatwerks cake), but none of these were dealbreakers to us. It also is on the moderately expensive side, so budget accordingly. Overall beautiful, and everyone made wonderful memories. If you're looking for something clean and classy by the waterside, this is it!
Reviewed on 19-07-2022
Wedding Date 02-07-2022
The venue is a great waterside place for your wedding in Holland MI. One bonus is that it is a restaurant, so you don't have to go out and look for separate vendors for food and the bar, it all comes in one! The staff were amazing and were accommodating to our needs. Jean especially answered all our questions, and we had A LOT of them, so we really appreciate her patience and her time. My guests complimented the food a lot, it was never a risk that someone be hungry here. My friends who have yet to be married mentioned to me that I set a really high bar with this wedding, but that's thanks to Boatwerks making it relatively easy. The only hiccups were that some things didn't go as we specified in our planning document, but once you mention this to the staff they adjust it to your needs accordingly. My tip is that there are a lot of fees related to adding things on, so make sure to ask questions to clarify them! There are also policies they have to follow because they are a restaurant, so this may create some limitations in your planning (like charging extra if you want to serve a non-Boatwerks cake), but none of these were dealbreakers to us. It also is on the moderately expensive side, so budget accordingly. Overall beautiful, and everyone made wonderful memories. If you're looking for something clean and classy by the waterside, this is it!
Reviewed on 19-07-2022
Karen S. (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
The ceremony/reception for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding was everything that we hoped it would be. Jean's attention to detail and leading me through the process was invaluable! The entire staff at Boatwerks Waterfront Event Center truly came together to provide us and our guests a lovely, delicious, fun, and worry-free event!
Reviewed on 12-07-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
The ceremony/reception for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding was everything that we hoped it would be. Jean's attention to detail and leading me through the process was invaluable! The entire staff at Boatwerks Waterfront Event Center truly came together to provide us and our guests a lovely, delicious, fun, and worry-free event!
Reviewed on 12-07-2022
Kevin Badge (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-06-2022
The venue is gorgeous with spectacular water views! The food/beverage staff were wonderful. A scheduled planning meeting with the sales manager regarding food/beverage/dessert packages is highly recommended to avoid confusion on options available, as depending on your choices/package the options and selections look very different.
Reviewed on 21-06-2022
Wedding Date 12-06-2022
The venue is gorgeous with spectacular water views! The food/beverage staff were wonderful. A scheduled planning meeting with the sales manager regarding food/beverage/dessert packages is highly recommended to avoid confusion on options available, as depending on your choices/package the options and selections look very different.
Reviewed on 21-06-2022
Matt Cates (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
Boatwerks was outstanding! The ambiance, the service, the quality of the food were all first class! Thanks to the staff for making our dream wedding a reality.
Reviewed on 25-05-2022
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
Boatwerks was outstanding! The ambiance, the service, the quality of the food were all first class! Thanks to the staff for making our dream wedding a reality.
Reviewed on 25-05-2022
Hope Carlson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2022
We had our first date at Boatwerks and were elated when we were able to book it as a venue for our wedding. The Boatwerks staff were very attentive to detail and great at communicating with me to make sure that we had everything that we wanted at our wedding. The food they served for our wedding meal was absolutely delicious as well and I would recommend this as a wedding venue to anyone who’s considering it!
Reviewed on 02-04-2022
Wedding Date 25-03-2022
We had our first date at Boatwerks and were elated when we were able to book it as a venue for our wedding. The Boatwerks staff were very attentive to detail and great at communicating with me to make sure that we had everything that we wanted at our wedding. The food they served for our wedding meal was absolutely delicious as well and I would recommend this as a wedding venue to anyone who’s considering it!
Reviewed on 02-04-2022
Brooke Ledsworth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2021
Having our reception at Boatwerks was PERFECT! We have received so many compliments about how beautiful it was as well as how great the food was. It really was a dream set up for us because we loved having the inside reception hall, which was set up and decorated so well, but we also really liked having the outside patio on the water. We really wanted to have a venue that was formal while still feeling laid back - and the waterfront was perfect for that!! Aside from the look and feel of the venue, logistics were also great and pretty easy. From the very beginning to the end of wedding planning, Jean was exemplary. She coordinated with us and helped our vendors and other coordinators execute their roles. Even with some rain on our wedding day, they made it work for us. We live in Colorado so planning a wedding in Michigan was no easy task, but having this team made it much better! We are so grateful and highly recommend the venue!
Reviewed on 19-10-2021
Wedding Date 08-10-2021
Having our reception at Boatwerks was PERFECT! We have received so many compliments about how beautiful it was as well as how great the food was. It really was a dream set up for us because we loved having the inside reception hall, which was set up and decorated so well, but we also really liked having the outside patio on the water. We really wanted to have a venue that was formal while still feeling laid back - and the waterfront was perfect for that!! Aside from the look and feel of the venue, logistics were also great and pretty easy. From the very beginning to the end of wedding planning, Jean was exemplary. She coordinated with us and helped our vendors and other coordinators execute their roles. Even with some rain on our wedding day, they made it work for us. We live in Colorado so planning a wedding in Michigan was no easy task, but having this team made it much better! We are so grateful and highly recommend the venue!
Reviewed on 19-10-2021
Lindsey VanDenBoom (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-08-2021
A dream of a venue! If you love beautiful water sunsets this venue is for you! The food was delicious, the flex outdoor/indoor space makes if comfortable for all guests and the staff/bar service are so polite. The packages can be pricey with a large number of guests but we found it worth it in the end. Your photos will turn out stunning and guests with make memories that last a lifetime.
Reviewed on 31-08-2021
Wedding Date 14-08-2021
A dream of a venue! If you love beautiful water sunsets this venue is for you! The food was delicious, the flex outdoor/indoor space makes if comfortable for all guests and the staff/bar service are so polite. The packages can be pricey with a large number of guests but we found it worth it in the end. Your photos will turn out stunning and guests with make memories that last a lifetime.
Reviewed on 31-08-2021
Arielle Devenport (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
Boatwerks was an absolute 10/10. While it was a little pricey, our food was incredible, our coordinator was incredible, the service was ABOVE and beyond, and to top it all off it was the most stunning venue.
Reviewed on 24-08-2021
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
Boatwerks was an absolute 10/10. While it was a little pricey, our food was incredible, our coordinator was incredible, the service was ABOVE and beyond, and to top it all off it was the most stunning venue.
Reviewed on 24-08-2021
Kortnee Dill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
Great location and amazing food!
Reviewed on 17-08-2021
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
Great location and amazing food!
Reviewed on 17-08-2021
Jessica Y (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2021
It’s been a few weeks since our wedding and I still can’t stop thinking about how amazing the day was! Boatwerks is such a beautiful venue - we couldn’t be happier we chose it. We got so many compliments about the venue and food throughout the night. Jean Ellis was the absolute BEST. She answered any and all questions I had leading up to the day. Overall, would highly recommend Boatwerks!
Reviewed on 05-08-2021
Wedding Date 18-07-2021
It’s been a few weeks since our wedding and I still can’t stop thinking about how amazing the day was! Boatwerks is such a beautiful venue - we couldn’t be happier we chose it. We got so many compliments about the venue and food throughout the night. Jean Ellis was the absolute BEST. She answered any and all questions I had leading up to the day. Overall, would highly recommend Boatwerks!
Reviewed on 05-08-2021
Sarah Manner (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
Overall my husband and I loved this venue. It has amazing food and even better views. We gave it a 4 because there were some stressors that happened throughout the planning process/ day of the wedding. Although we understand a pandemic was taking place there was a lack of communication with us. Often we would have to reach out to figure out what was going on and how this would effect our plans. We Initially were supposed to get married July 11th 2020 but Covid had other plans. We switched the date to July 17th 2021. That day was great aside from the following 1. When meeting with the coordinator a couple weeks prior to our event we were told we would have room access at 11. A few days later I followed up with an email to touch base when our florist would arrive and was told we couldn’t access to the room till 2:00 and that we were told this. The tone toward us in this communication was rude. None the less being a Covid couple we said okay that’s fine we will get things set up quick which we did the day of.2. We were told again by the event coordinator that we would be okay to start family pictures outside in the ceremony space at 3:00 the day of our wedding (guests were arriving at 4:00 for our 4:30 ceremony). Unfortunately and disappointingly the coordinator also had another wedding party show up for a rehearsal at 3. We were told we would have to wait for our family pictures. We were assured “it’s not a big deal they will be quick”. It was very disappointing, we were never told or asked if this was okay. It was extremely frustrating and caused a tight schedule with rushing some pictures in other locations we would have much preferred at the ceremony space. We then had guests arriving while we were trying to get pictures so as a bride I did not have time to hustle back to the bridal suite to hide from guests so they wouldn’t see me before the ceremony. instead I had to hide in a side room of the venue so guests would not see me before our ceremony.Overall the rest of the evening went lovely. Those couple of things did rub us the wrong way as far as experience so we could not give it a full five stars. For future couples I would encourage you to over communicate and check in with the coordinator about what all is going on the day of before your wedding. Including asking about other rehearsals taking place.
Reviewed on 27-07-2021
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
Overall my husband and I loved this venue. It has amazing food and even better views. We gave it a 4 because there were some stressors that happened throughout the planning process/ day of the wedding. Although we understand a pandemic was taking place there was a lack of communication with us. Often we would have to reach out to figure out what was going on and how this would effect our plans. We Initially were supposed to get married July 11th 2020 but Covid had other plans. We switched the date to July 17th 2021. That day was great aside from the following 1. When meeting with the coordinator a couple weeks prior to our event we were told we would have room access at 11. A few days later I followed up with an email to touch base when our florist would arrive and was told we couldn’t access to the room till 2:00 and that we were told this. The tone toward us in this communication was rude. None the less being a Covid couple we said okay that’s fine we will get things set up quick which we did the day of.2. We were told again by the event coordinator that we would be okay to start family pictures outside in the ceremony space at 3:00 the day of our wedding (guests were arriving at 4:00 for our 4:30 ceremony). Unfortunately and disappointingly the coordinator also had another wedding party show up for a rehearsal at 3. We were told we would have to wait for our family pictures. We were assured “it’s not a big deal they will be quick”. It was very disappointing, we were never told or asked if this was okay. It was extremely frustrating and caused a tight schedule with rushing some pictures in other locations we would have much preferred at the ceremony space. We then had guests arriving while we were trying to get pictures so as a bride I did not have time to hustle back to the bridal suite to hide from guests so they wouldn’t see me before the ceremony. instead I had to hide in a side room of the venue so guests would not see me before our ceremony.Overall the rest of the evening went lovely. Those couple of things did rub us the wrong way as far as experience so we could not give it a full five stars. For future couples I would encourage you to over communicate and check in with the coordinator about what all is going on the day of before your wedding. Including asking about other rehearsals taking place.
Reviewed on 27-07-2021
Nicolette Bobolts (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2020
From the minute we got engaged and started looking at venues I dreamt of one close to the water but wasn’t sure it was going to exist. And then I came across Boatwerks and I fell in love immediately! It was the perfect scene, delicious food and we couldn’t wait for our special day. However, the communication and logistics that I experienced throughout the entire planning was disheartening. Examples include, but are not limited too:1. After looking at the venue and catering menu the prices and quality (mainly the bar menu) we were excited to book within our budget. However, eight months later at the tasting, we were surprised to see that the entire bar menu had changed- i.e. the gold bar package that we originally were shown included name brand liquiors such as Captain Morgan, Tito’s, etc. now only included house brand liquiors for the same exact price. Same situation with the wine choices.2. Being told that a entree from the tasting session was going to be available, only to find out months later, after we had sent our the formal invitations and RSVPs with the plated dinner options, that the dish was no longer on the menu. Mind you, that the venue had not notified us of the change but rather just picked a different meal and placed in on our menu/notes package without consulting us. While after many emails and conversations were had the issue was resolved, it should not have been an issue to begin with as it was an option at the tasting only months before our wedding.3. While no one could’ve seen COVID coming, the venue’s lack of communication and responses to the entire issue was very frustrating. There were many questions, and I was entirely anticipating that changes were going to happen and continue to happen, however, I would’ve expected those changes to be communicated from the venue’s stand point and not me having to continually questions what was going on. What was even more frustrating was the fact that I had email conformation of many questions related to the changes being made in regards to COVID, only to find out the day of my wedding (at one point during my reception as well) that it was not going to be allowed to happen the way we discussed. And not because of a change in policy per the governor, but rather simply being told the wrong information from the beginning. Issues such as dancing, how food was going to be served, where/how long the bars were going to be open, valet parking, time of music needing to end, etc.4. One of the more frustrating situations as it created a snowball effect was the seating chart arrangement for the reception. I was provided by the venue multiple options of seating arrangements via an online design portal. After selecting the one that best fit my vision and guest count for the special day, I crossed it off my list and started moving on to creating the seating assignments, purchasing correct amount of centerpiece supplies, creating the seating chart display board, etc. Again, only to find out 2 weeks before my wedding that the seating chart was not going to work as there wasn’t enough space with the size tables I had selected. Mind you, I did not design or request anything in regards to the seating chart, rather just selected one provided by the venue. Again, an issue that should’ve been avoidable. Overall my experience with the venue was poor. The food was delicious and the view still spectacular, but the communication and interactions with the coordinators truly ruined my experience.
Reviewed on 13-12-2020
Wedding Date 12-09-2020
From the minute we got engaged and started looking at venues I dreamt of one close to the water but wasn’t sure it was going to exist. And then I came across Boatwerks and I fell in love immediately! It was the perfect scene, delicious food and we couldn’t wait for our special day. However, the communication and logistics that I experienced throughout the entire planning was disheartening. Examples include, but are not limited too:1. After looking at the venue and catering menu the prices and quality (mainly the bar menu) we were excited to book within our budget. However, eight months later at the tasting, we were surprised to see that the entire bar menu had changed- i.e. the gold bar package that we originally were shown included name brand liquiors such as Captain Morgan, Tito’s, etc. now only included house brand liquiors for the same exact price. Same situation with the wine choices.2. Being told that a entree from the tasting session was going to be available, only to find out months later, after we had sent our the formal invitations and RSVPs with the plated dinner options, that the dish was no longer on the menu. Mind you, that the venue had not notified us of the change but rather just picked a different meal and placed in on our menu/notes package without consulting us. While after many emails and conversations were had the issue was resolved, it should not have been an issue to begin with as it was an option at the tasting only months before our wedding.3. While no one could’ve seen COVID coming, the venue’s lack of communication and responses to the entire issue was very frustrating. There were many questions, and I was entirely anticipating that changes were going to happen and continue to happen, however, I would’ve expected those changes to be communicated from the venue’s stand point and not me having to continually questions what was going on. What was even more frustrating was the fact that I had email conformation of many questions related to the changes being made in regards to COVID, only to find out the day of my wedding (at one point during my reception as well) that it was not going to be allowed to happen the way we discussed. And not because of a change in policy per the governor, but rather simply being told the wrong information from the beginning. Issues such as dancing, how food was going to be served, where/how long the bars were going to be open, valet parking, time of music needing to end, etc.4. One of the more frustrating situations as it created a snowball effect was the seating chart arrangement for the reception. I was provided by the venue multiple options of seating arrangements via an online design portal. After selecting the one that best fit my vision and guest count for the special day, I crossed it off my list and started moving on to creating the seating assignments, purchasing correct amount of centerpiece supplies, creating the seating chart display board, etc. Again, only to find out 2 weeks before my wedding that the seating chart was not going to work as there wasn’t enough space with the size tables I had selected. Mind you, I did not design or request anything in regards to the seating chart, rather just selected one provided by the venue. Again, an issue that should’ve been avoidable. Overall my experience with the venue was poor. The food was delicious and the view still spectacular, but the communication and interactions with the coordinators truly ruined my experience.
Reviewed on 13-12-2020
Alyssa Dykstra (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2020
Wow!!! I haven’t stopped receiving compliments on how beautiful and memorable our day was on 10/30/2020. Heads up- it is pricy, but it’s SO worth it! It is a one stop shop for all kind of scenic photos, lakeside ambiance, outdoor/indoor ceremony, amazing food, alcohol, and seriously top notch service. Jean Ellis was so professional, kind and accommodating so each and every little request and question I had for over an entire year. I’m so sad it’s all over! The ceremony outside with the lights, water and boats going by was truly magical. A little tug boat even went by when we we’re saying our vows! The ballroom with the string lights (extra cost) and all of the windows overlooking the water was so stunning. Casual, romantic elegance is the right way to describe it all. I can’t say enough great things about Boatwerks and really can’t think of anything that went “wrong.” It really wasn’t possible for that with how lucky we felt to be there all day. Most of my bridesmaids said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been in. I wish I could do it all over again! THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed on 03-11-2020
Wedding Date 30-10-2020
Wow!!! I haven’t stopped receiving compliments on how beautiful and memorable our day was on 10/30/2020. Heads up- it is pricy, but it’s SO worth it! It is a one stop shop for all kind of scenic photos, lakeside ambiance, outdoor/indoor ceremony, amazing food, alcohol, and seriously top notch service. Jean Ellis was so professional, kind and accommodating so each and every little request and question I had for over an entire year. I’m so sad it’s all over! The ceremony outside with the lights, water and boats going by was truly magical. A little tug boat even went by when we we’re saying our vows! The ballroom with the string lights (extra cost) and all of the windows overlooking the water was so stunning. Casual, romantic elegance is the right way to describe it all. I can’t say enough great things about Boatwerks and really can’t think of anything that went “wrong.” It really wasn’t possible for that with how lucky we felt to be there all day. Most of my bridesmaids said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been in. I wish I could do it all over again! THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed on 03-11-2020
Katie Miller (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2020
My husband and I were extremely excited to have our wedding ceremony and reception here. However, COVID-19 has other plans and we just had a small ceremony followed by appetizers and cocktails! It is such a beautiful venue for a ceremony with the water in the background. Book soon since it does book up fast! I have given them a 4/5 stars because of all the minor detail mishaps that happened the day of. My guests were confused on where to enter during the day of and the other wedding going on was taking pictures where my guest were suppose to walk in, which caused more confusing. I was told their was going to be a phone to order drinks in the bridal suite but the manager told my mistress of ceremony she would have to walk to the bar. Limiting my mom two appetizers because “the bride said so” when this was not the case. The bartender and restaurant manager was less than friendly to my group on the rehearsal day and wedding day. Jean, who we were working with since December, was on vacation that weekend, and if she was there I am almost positive these mishaps would not have happened. Jean is on top of all the little details at boatwerks (and most definitely allowed a vacation!). Despite the minor mishaps my day was perfect and I would recommend going to this venue. It is a little pricey and you do get charged for taste testing, moving chairs fees, dessert cutting fees (even if you have donuts that don’t requiring cutting) and other random fees, but the location is worth it.
Reviewed on 22-10-2020
Wedding Date 17-10-2020
My husband and I were extremely excited to have our wedding ceremony and reception here. However, COVID-19 has other plans and we just had a small ceremony followed by appetizers and cocktails! It is such a beautiful venue for a ceremony with the water in the background. Book soon since it does book up fast! I have given them a 4/5 stars because of all the minor detail mishaps that happened the day of. My guests were confused on where to enter during the day of and the other wedding going on was taking pictures where my guest were suppose to walk in, which caused more confusing. I was told their was going to be a phone to order drinks in the bridal suite but the manager told my mistress of ceremony she would have to walk to the bar. Limiting my mom two appetizers because “the bride said so” when this was not the case. The bartender and restaurant manager was less than friendly to my group on the rehearsal day and wedding day. Jean, who we were working with since December, was on vacation that weekend, and if she was there I am almost positive these mishaps would not have happened. Jean is on top of all the little details at boatwerks (and most definitely allowed a vacation!). Despite the minor mishaps my day was perfect and I would recommend going to this venue. It is a little pricey and you do get charged for taste testing, moving chairs fees, dessert cutting fees (even if you have donuts that don’t requiring cutting) and other random fees, but the location is worth it.
Reviewed on 22-10-2020
Chapin Virta (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-09-2020
We had our wedding ceremony and reception outdoors on the patio at Boatwerks. It was not our original plan, but now we wouldn't change a thing! Boatwerks made everything so easy, worked with us for every single change we made (COVID related and not), and it was an absolutely beautiful day! We would recommend having a wedding and reception at Boatwerks to every person we know!
Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Wedding Date 27-09-2020
We had our wedding ceremony and reception outdoors on the patio at Boatwerks. It was not our original plan, but now we wouldn't change a thing! Boatwerks made everything so easy, worked with us for every single change we made (COVID related and not), and it was an absolutely beautiful day! We would recommend having a wedding and reception at Boatwerks to every person we know!
Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Chelsea Theisen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2020
We had our wedding reception here. We had around 60 people and it went off so well. It was kinda last minute on our end as our previous location cancelled on us due to COVID restrictions. But Boatwerks was beautiful, everything was outdoors with the lake in the background. The food was great and the acoustics for the DJ was good too. Boatwerks staff was very friendly and helpful and made everything flawless. It was such a wonderful place to have our reception. All of our guests also made sure to inform us that they loved the location and food too. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17-09-2020
Wedding Date 29-08-2020
We had our wedding reception here. We had around 60 people and it went off so well. It was kinda last minute on our end as our previous location cancelled on us due to COVID restrictions. But Boatwerks was beautiful, everything was outdoors with the lake in the background. The food was great and the acoustics for the DJ was good too. Boatwerks staff was very friendly and helpful and made everything flawless. It was such a wonderful place to have our reception. All of our guests also made sure to inform us that they loved the location and food too. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17-09-2020
Colleen Colvin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-08-2020
I loved having our small reception at Boatwerks! Due to Covid-19, we were able to have our own tent on the water! The staff was so kind and helpful. We felt very cared for! I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 02-09-2020
Wedding Date 23-08-2020
I loved having our small reception at Boatwerks! Due to Covid-19, we were able to have our own tent on the water! The staff was so kind and helpful. We felt very cared for! I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 02-09-2020
Stephanie Herberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2020
When everything was canceling on us with our wedding in 2020 Boatwerks was quick to respond when we needed help! We got married last Friday August 21st and when we first decided to do our reception there we could have it inside within a week of signing the contract there was an order limiting to ten people inside. Boatwerks did the accommodating and placed a tent on their patio making it so we could still have our reception with the planned amount of people. Because we were so late to book we were not able to taste test before hand but everything was delicious. We had the pesto chicken and steak and guests were very pleased with the meal. The views on the patio were amazing and we could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding reception. Everything goes wrong for a reason and so glad we ended up with Boatwerks!
Reviewed on 30-08-2020
Wedding Date 21-08-2020
When everything was canceling on us with our wedding in 2020 Boatwerks was quick to respond when we needed help! We got married last Friday August 21st and when we first decided to do our reception there we could have it inside within a week of signing the contract there was an order limiting to ten people inside. Boatwerks did the accommodating and placed a tent on their patio making it so we could still have our reception with the planned amount of people. Because we were so late to book we were not able to taste test before hand but everything was delicious. We had the pesto chicken and steak and guests were very pleased with the meal. The views on the patio were amazing and we could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding reception. Everything goes wrong for a reason and so glad we ended up with Boatwerks!
Reviewed on 30-08-2020
Olivia Brower (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2019
Boatwerks was such an easy choice for us when choosing a venue for our wedding reception. From the very first meeting Jean and her staff were so responsive to all of our needs and desires for our big day. They were truly flexible in adapting to making things just the way we wanted them to be. Being able to have our dancing outside provided a unique experience for our guests and we often still get so many compliments about how fun the atmosphere was and how great the food was. I would recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a wedding venue, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 07-11-2019
Wedding Date 09-08-2019
Boatwerks was such an easy choice for us when choosing a venue for our wedding reception. From the very first meeting Jean and her staff were so responsive to all of our needs and desires for our big day. They were truly flexible in adapting to making things just the way we wanted them to be. Being able to have our dancing outside provided a unique experience for our guests and we often still get so many compliments about how fun the atmosphere was and how great the food was. I would recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a wedding venue, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 07-11-2019
April LeMense (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2019
Boatwerks was a beautiful venue for my daughter's October wedding and the food was delicious! The staff at Boatwerks is amazing: Jean helped us through the process from start to finish, we especially appreciated her having options ready when it became obvious the weather would be rainy. Bonnie helped ensure the reception went smoothly - her catering staff was professional, efficient, and friendly! They even provided a midnight snack (to-go) for the bride & groom. We made a great decision in choosing Boatwerks!
Reviewed on 28-10-2019
Wedding Date 11-10-2019
Boatwerks was a beautiful venue for my daughter's October wedding and the food was delicious! The staff at Boatwerks is amazing: Jean helped us through the process from start to finish, we especially appreciated her having options ready when it became obvious the weather would be rainy. Bonnie helped ensure the reception went smoothly - her catering staff was professional, efficient, and friendly! They even provided a midnight snack (to-go) for the bride & groom. We made a great decision in choosing Boatwerks!
Reviewed on 28-10-2019
Kaylee Jones (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
WOW, we had the best wedding reception at Boatwerks last month! The perfect weather made the venue shine with the awesome flow of inside/outside dancing and patio area, the doors opening up to a second outside bar, patio lighting, yard games, and outside fire. We received so many compliments from our guests on the delicious food and gorgeous venue. Jean was great to work with from start to finish, we appreciate all of her help making our wedding day truly special!
Reviewed on 25-10-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
WOW, we had the best wedding reception at Boatwerks last month! The perfect weather made the venue shine with the awesome flow of inside/outside dancing and patio area, the doors opening up to a second outside bar, patio lighting, yard games, and outside fire. We received so many compliments from our guests on the delicious food and gorgeous venue. Jean was great to work with from start to finish, we appreciate all of her help making our wedding day truly special!
Reviewed on 25-10-2019
Becky Bryson (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2019
Jean Ellis was absolutely the best to work with. The venue was beautiful. The food delicious. I am so glad we chose Boatwerks for my daughters wedding!
Reviewed on 08-10-2019
Wedding Date 29-09-2019
Jean Ellis was absolutely the best to work with. The venue was beautiful. The food delicious. I am so glad we chose Boatwerks for my daughters wedding!
Reviewed on 08-10-2019
Eve P (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
Staff was friendly and willing to help with everything during the wedding. Jean was wonderful and helped coordinate everything. Jean answered any and all of my questions. Jean was very flexible and was willing to accommodate to make our wedding day great!
Reviewed on 06-10-2019
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
Staff was friendly and willing to help with everything during the wedding. Jean was wonderful and helped coordinate everything. Jean answered any and all of my questions. Jean was very flexible and was willing to accommodate to make our wedding day great!
Reviewed on 06-10-2019
Elizabeth Wolohan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2019
My fiance and I were looking for a wedding venue for 250-300 guests for mid-summer in Michigan, the busiest part of the year, of course (we ended up with 225). From the moment we toured Boatwerks, we knew that it would be the perfect location for our wedding reception. The location right on Lake Mac and the ability to transform the ballroom into an indoor-outdoor venue was perfect for our celebration, because we always wanted the feel of an outdoor reception, but our moms (smartly) warned us that a worrier like me would be overly stressed out by the weather. We had a Friday afternoon wedding in 95 degree weather, so all of our guests were very grateful that we were able to have A/C blasting during our dinner. Once the sun went down, we moved back outside for an UNBEATABLE dance floor under the stars and twinkle lights.The appetizers and dinner were delicious and the bar was very well prepared for our thirsty guests ;)I would also like to shout out Jean Ellis, who worked with us to organize everything that had to do with this venue. Although she was behind the scenes on the wedding day, she was there every step of the way from our initial tour to our final walk-through. Her staff kept our evening moving flawlessly, they are true professionals!This venue (with food and drink costs) might be more expensive than some other options in the area, but it was absolutely the perfect location for our wedding reception. We received so many compliments on how beautiful and unique the location was, so I would say that the higher cost wass more than worth it :) Final note: because it's so awesome, it books up far in advance, but our Friday night wedding was AWESOME and our guests loved our Saturday BBQ at Holland State Park Beach!
Reviewed on 30-07-2019
Wedding Date 19-07-2019
My fiance and I were looking for a wedding venue for 250-300 guests for mid-summer in Michigan, the busiest part of the year, of course (we ended up with 225). From the moment we toured Boatwerks, we knew that it would be the perfect location for our wedding reception. The location right on Lake Mac and the ability to transform the ballroom into an indoor-outdoor venue was perfect for our celebration, because we always wanted the feel of an outdoor reception, but our moms (smartly) warned us that a worrier like me would be overly stressed out by the weather. We had a Friday afternoon wedding in 95 degree weather, so all of our guests were very grateful that we were able to have A/C blasting during our dinner. Once the sun went down, we moved back outside for an UNBEATABLE dance floor under the stars and twinkle lights.The appetizers and dinner were delicious and the bar was very well prepared for our thirsty guests ;)I would also like to shout out Jean Ellis, who worked with us to organize everything that had to do with this venue. Although she was behind the scenes on the wedding day, she was there every step of the way from our initial tour to our final walk-through. Her staff kept our evening moving flawlessly, they are true professionals!This venue (with food and drink costs) might be more expensive than some other options in the area, but it was absolutely the perfect location for our wedding reception. We received so many compliments on how beautiful and unique the location was, so I would say that the higher cost wass more than worth it :) Final note: because it's so awesome, it books up far in advance, but our Friday night wedding was AWESOME and our guests loved our Saturday BBQ at Holland State Park Beach!
Reviewed on 30-07-2019
James DeWitt (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
Boatwerks was great! They accommodated our every need, and were very flexible and on time. The venue is beautiful and they really try their best to make your big day the best it can be.
Reviewed on 18-07-2019
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
Boatwerks was great! They accommodated our every need, and were very flexible and on time. The venue is beautiful and they really try their best to make your big day the best it can be.
Reviewed on 18-07-2019
meg m. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2019
Everyone was very friendly, helpful and fast to responding to any emails I had! They worked with us on everything and made sure our big day was just what we wanted. Everyone loved it and couldn't stop talking about the food! Both ceremony and reception was located at Boatwerks and I couldn't have been more happy with how everything turned out. I highly suggest using them for your wedding day!
Reviewed on 10-06-2019
Wedding Date 25-05-2019
Everyone was very friendly, helpful and fast to responding to any emails I had! They worked with us on everything and made sure our big day was just what we wanted. Everyone loved it and couldn't stop talking about the food! Both ceremony and reception was located at Boatwerks and I couldn't have been more happy with how everything turned out. I highly suggest using them for your wedding day!
Reviewed on 10-06-2019
Hannah Ginn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
Our ceremony and reception were both at Boatwerks and everything was perfect! Our wedding was at the end of April and we were hoping to have the ceremony outside, but it was cold and ended up snowing, so the plan was changed so the ceremony was inside, but there are so many big windows that you still get the view of the lake and the brightness of the natural light. Jean was so easy to work with and answered any and every question I had very quickly. The staff we worked with day of were also very nice and accommodating. Our guests also could not stop talking about how delicious the food was. Overall we had a great experience with Boatwerks and wouldn't have changed a thing.
Reviewed on 14-05-2019
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
Our ceremony and reception were both at Boatwerks and everything was perfect! Our wedding was at the end of April and we were hoping to have the ceremony outside, but it was cold and ended up snowing, so the plan was changed so the ceremony was inside, but there are so many big windows that you still get the view of the lake and the brightness of the natural light. Jean was so easy to work with and answered any and every question I had very quickly. The staff we worked with day of were also very nice and accommodating. Our guests also could not stop talking about how delicious the food was. Overall we had a great experience with Boatwerks and wouldn't have changed a thing.
Reviewed on 14-05-2019
Lauren Giannini (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Everything about Boatwerks is perfect. It beats the \"traditional\" Country Club or hotel banquet hall by a landslide!!! You can not beat the brightness and openness of the venue. Service was topnotch. Working with Jean was so great & easy- I don't know how she does it! We still have guests bringing up what a perfect venue it was! There was something for everyone to do- dance, play lawn games, sit by the fire, relax and take the view in etc. I am SOOO happy that we had our wedding reception at Boatwerks! :)
Reviewed on 27-02-2019
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Everything about Boatwerks is perfect. It beats the \"traditional\" Country Club or hotel banquet hall by a landslide!!! You can not beat the brightness and openness of the venue. Service was topnotch. Working with Jean was so great & easy- I don't know how she does it! We still have guests bringing up what a perfect venue it was! There was something for everyone to do- dance, play lawn games, sit by the fire, relax and take the view in etc. I am SOOO happy that we had our wedding reception at Boatwerks! :)
Reviewed on 27-02-2019
Archna Carlstone (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
Boatwerks was such an amazing venue and fit in perfectly with the vision we had for our wedding. Everyone there really helped make our day the best possible day, especially as we had inclement weather, they waited until the last possible minute to set up so we could make a decision on the ceremony being outside. We ended up being outside and it was absolutely perfect, just a few sprinkles! Jean added on the Macatawa room since it wasn't booked to make sure our guests had space for the cocktail hour and it ended up being such a great area for everyone to mingle. The food was absolutely amazing, and we received so many compliments on it! This was really important to me as a bit of a foodie, and I didn't want to have bland wedding food, they surpassed my expectations! During dancing, the weather outside was perfect, so the patio doors were opened and the dance floor moved outside, which really made the night perfect! Jean was wonderful to work with, helped answer every question I had, and made sure the day was exactly what we envisioned.
Reviewed on 05-01-2019
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
Boatwerks was such an amazing venue and fit in perfectly with the vision we had for our wedding. Everyone there really helped make our day the best possible day, especially as we had inclement weather, they waited until the last possible minute to set up so we could make a decision on the ceremony being outside. We ended up being outside and it was absolutely perfect, just a few sprinkles! Jean added on the Macatawa room since it wasn't booked to make sure our guests had space for the cocktail hour and it ended up being such a great area for everyone to mingle. The food was absolutely amazing, and we received so many compliments on it! This was really important to me as a bit of a foodie, and I didn't want to have bland wedding food, they surpassed my expectations! During dancing, the weather outside was perfect, so the patio doors were opened and the dance floor moved outside, which really made the night perfect! Jean was wonderful to work with, helped answer every question I had, and made sure the day was exactly what we envisioned.
Reviewed on 05-01-2019
Leigh Clabaugh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
Jean was fantastic from start to finish! The venue itself is gorgeous but we wanted different tables and chairs and she helped coordinate those rentals for us which was extremely helpful. Having her as our coordinator for the venue was such a stress reliever! Hannah the bartender was also fantastic as was the gentleman who was our onsite coordinator for the evening. All of our guests raved about the food, and having the dance floor by the wall of the windows that open onto the patio was perfect once the sun set. The games that were provided for the patio were also great to entertain those guests who aren't as into dancing the night away! Having a venue on the water alongside a park area literally made for the most breathtaking photos. Honestly, you cannot go wrong if you book this venue!
Reviewed on 18-09-2018
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
Jean was fantastic from start to finish! The venue itself is gorgeous but we wanted different tables and chairs and she helped coordinate those rentals for us which was extremely helpful. Having her as our coordinator for the venue was such a stress reliever! Hannah the bartender was also fantastic as was the gentleman who was our onsite coordinator for the evening. All of our guests raved about the food, and having the dance floor by the wall of the windows that open onto the patio was perfect once the sun set. The games that were provided for the patio were also great to entertain those guests who aren't as into dancing the night away! Having a venue on the water alongside a park area literally made for the most breathtaking photos. Honestly, you cannot go wrong if you book this venue!
Reviewed on 18-09-2018
Brenda Looman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2018
Exceeded our expectations every step of the way! Many guests commented it was the \"best wedding\" they had ever been to. This venue can't be beat and the staff and food are AWESOME!
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Wedding Date 07-09-2018
Exceeded our expectations every step of the way! Many guests commented it was the \"best wedding\" they had ever been to. This venue can't be beat and the staff and food are AWESOME!
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Katie VanAcker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2019
We had a phenomenal experience with Boatwerks as our vendor. Jean was so helpful and accommodating (an excellent communicator!) and the Boatwerks team as a whole was highly professional in helping us have a beautiful reception. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food, venue site, and the exceptional level of service.
Reviewed on 03-08-2018
Wedding Date 03-10-2019
We had a phenomenal experience with Boatwerks as our vendor. Jean was so helpful and accommodating (an excellent communicator!) and the Boatwerks team as a whole was highly professional in helping us have a beautiful reception. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food, venue site, and the exceptional level of service.
Reviewed on 03-08-2018
Laney Hoatlin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
Boatwerks was an amazing venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces available for guests. The room is modern and clean and accommodated the number of guests that we invited to the wedding. Having our cocktail hour outside was spectacular! The lake view is amazing. Jean and the rest of the staff were so helpful in assisting us during the wedding planning process. I would do it all over again!
Reviewed on 19-06-2018
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
Boatwerks was an amazing venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces available for guests. The room is modern and clean and accommodated the number of guests that we invited to the wedding. Having our cocktail hour outside was spectacular! The lake view is amazing. Jean and the rest of the staff were so helpful in assisting us during the wedding planning process. I would do it all over again!
Reviewed on 19-06-2018
Colleen Mitchell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
Boatwerks was a wonderful place for reception. The staff was very friendly and everything was BEAUTIFUL! We had over 230 guests and they accommodated our party exceptionally.
Reviewed on 23-04-2018
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
Boatwerks was a wonderful place for reception. The staff was very friendly and everything was BEAUTIFUL! We had over 230 guests and they accommodated our party exceptionally.
Reviewed on 23-04-2018
Melanie H (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
Our wedding was at Boatwerks in October and it was great! It did end up raining the whole day, but Boatwerks was flexible in setting up the ceremony inside and tearing down quickly afterwards. The servers were very helpful and personable, and Jean was great to work with. With all of that being said, we were surprised that everyone had to get IDd (including the wedding party) and put wrist bands on. The people who were clearly over 21 who forgot their ID could not drink. They also did not allow us to bring drinks on the dance floor, which made dancing very discouraging for our guests. The groom and I even got kicked off the dance floor a few times which was pretty upsetting. The champagne toast was forgotten about until the mom of the bride mentioned it to the servers, which they then hurried to get it out on the floor. At the beginning of the night a man.. who did not introduce himself to me (unprofessional) was asking how many tables we needed, when I had already set everything up on the website and seating chart. Overall, it was a fantastic day. There were just a few things that I would have liked to know about beforehand so we could inform our guests or make other decisions.
Reviewed on 23-10-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
Our wedding was at Boatwerks in October and it was great! It did end up raining the whole day, but Boatwerks was flexible in setting up the ceremony inside and tearing down quickly afterwards. The servers were very helpful and personable, and Jean was great to work with. With all of that being said, we were surprised that everyone had to get IDd (including the wedding party) and put wrist bands on. The people who were clearly over 21 who forgot their ID could not drink. They also did not allow us to bring drinks on the dance floor, which made dancing very discouraging for our guests. The groom and I even got kicked off the dance floor a few times which was pretty upsetting. The champagne toast was forgotten about until the mom of the bride mentioned it to the servers, which they then hurried to get it out on the floor. At the beginning of the night a man.. who did not introduce himself to me (unprofessional) was asking how many tables we needed, when I had already set everything up on the website and seating chart. Overall, it was a fantastic day. There were just a few things that I would have liked to know about beforehand so we could inform our guests or make other decisions.
Reviewed on 23-10-2017
Danielle Dollendorf (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
Let me first start by saying the setting is gorgeous! The people however were horrific to work with. They made everything so incredibly difficult that it made planning almost miserable. They wanted to charge us $900 for string lights outdoors that are up all summer. We even asked a manager if they would be up for our July wedding and he said they would be with no charge, but the event planner there still tried charging us. We agreed that we were not paying that much for lights and to take them down but come out wedding date they were still up. My family owns a pizza place and they refused to let us bring in our own pizza, stating that it was theirs or nothing. At the wedding they refused to serve some guests that were of age, because they happened to have a vertical license. They didn’t even look at the date. They questioned my brother about drinking too much his first time up at the bar and told him that what he ordered this time wasn’t what he ordered last time. Not only that but one manager pulled a guest into a closet and starting yelling at them for something she didn’t even do! Where is that okay anywhere?! It’s a bummer their customer service was so bad because the venue is absolutely incredible.
Reviewed on 18-10-2017
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
Let me first start by saying the setting is gorgeous! The people however were horrific to work with. They made everything so incredibly difficult that it made planning almost miserable. They wanted to charge us $900 for string lights outdoors that are up all summer. We even asked a manager if they would be up for our July wedding and he said they would be with no charge, but the event planner there still tried charging us. We agreed that we were not paying that much for lights and to take them down but come out wedding date they were still up. My family owns a pizza place and they refused to let us bring in our own pizza, stating that it was theirs or nothing. At the wedding they refused to serve some guests that were of age, because they happened to have a vertical license. They didn’t even look at the date. They questioned my brother about drinking too much his first time up at the bar and told him that what he ordered this time wasn’t what he ordered last time. Not only that but one manager pulled a guest into a closet and starting yelling at them for something she didn’t even do! Where is that okay anywhere?! It’s a bummer their customer service was so bad because the venue is absolutely incredible.
Reviewed on 18-10-2017
Kristy Baldwin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
My wedding at Boatworks was very beautiful. I had about 130 people at my wedding, and the venue was the perfect size for us. I received many compliments on the venue choice, and having my wedding overlooking the lake was just perfect!Jean, the wedding coordinator was very helpful- which was important for me because I planned the entire wedding myself. Being able to ask her for help and trust her input ended up being crucial to the success of my event!One thing I will mention though- don't let the 2 dollar sign price rating fool you. Boatwerks was expensive. It was more expensive than I initially planned. While I did have more guests come than I anticipated (which increased the overall cost of food), there were also some costs I didn't anticipate. One of which was the fee for hanging the lights. Boatwerks charged us $700 to hang lights in the courtyard (which were already up) and we didn't get to use them because it rained the night of my wedding). Other than that, I would recommend Boatworks to anyone for their wedding! just be warned it's more expensive than it seems!
Reviewed on 12-10-2017
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
My wedding at Boatworks was very beautiful. I had about 130 people at my wedding, and the venue was the perfect size for us. I received many compliments on the venue choice, and having my wedding overlooking the lake was just perfect!Jean, the wedding coordinator was very helpful- which was important for me because I planned the entire wedding myself. Being able to ask her for help and trust her input ended up being crucial to the success of my event!One thing I will mention though- don't let the 2 dollar sign price rating fool you. Boatwerks was expensive. It was more expensive than I initially planned. While I did have more guests come than I anticipated (which increased the overall cost of food), there were also some costs I didn't anticipate. One of which was the fee for hanging the lights. Boatwerks charged us $700 to hang lights in the courtyard (which were already up) and we didn't get to use them because it rained the night of my wedding). Other than that, I would recommend Boatworks to anyone for their wedding! just be warned it's more expensive than it seems!
Reviewed on 12-10-2017
Janeen D. (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2017
The venue is beautiful! However, we had a VERY poor experience working with the event staff. We felt that the wedding planner was not helpful and we had to request most of the information because they were not organized or timely. It was not the experience I was hoping for as a bride and I would not recommend working with them for a wedding.
Reviewed on 06-10-2017
Wedding Date 10-09-2017
The venue is beautiful! However, we had a VERY poor experience working with the event staff. We felt that the wedding planner was not helpful and we had to request most of the information because they were not organized or timely. It was not the experience I was hoping for as a bride and I would not recommend working with them for a wedding.
Reviewed on 06-10-2017
Jamie Genzink (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2017
A beautiful venue for a reception of any size, and private rooms to nicely accommodate for your event. The food was great and the staff was on hand during the reception to assist with any needs. There was great communication with Jean, the event coordinator.
Reviewed on 29-08-2017
Wedding Date 18-08-2017
A beautiful venue for a reception of any size, and private rooms to nicely accommodate for your event. The food was great and the staff was on hand during the reception to assist with any needs. There was great communication with Jean, the event coordinator.
Reviewed on 29-08-2017
Katie Gabier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
Beautiful venue for our rehearsal dinner! They even had personalized signs all over for us. We definitely felt special.
Reviewed on 25-07-2017
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
Beautiful venue for our rehearsal dinner! They even had personalized signs all over for us. We definitely felt special.
Reviewed on 25-07-2017
Chuck Hannema (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-07-2017
Phenomenal venue. Outstanding staff. Superb food and service. Great investment in life long memories!
Reviewed on 17-07-2017
Wedding Date 17-07-2017
Phenomenal venue. Outstanding staff. Superb food and service. Great investment in life long memories!
Reviewed on 17-07-2017
Paige Holicki (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
We had a wonderful wedding reception experience with Boatwerks. Jean, the coordinator, was very personable and addressed any needs or concerns we had throughout the whole planning process. The staff were very efficient and helpful the night of the reception, we had a great time!
Reviewed on 11-07-2017
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
We had a wonderful wedding reception experience with Boatwerks. Jean, the coordinator, was very personable and addressed any needs or concerns we had throughout the whole planning process. The staff were very efficient and helpful the night of the reception, we had a great time!
Reviewed on 11-07-2017
Skip Gorham (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
Just had our wedding on the back patio at Boatwerks, and it couldn't have gone smoother. Jean Ellis, our coordinator was incredibly helpful, and easy to work with. Tom who was our go-to-guy during the event was incredibly accommodating, and had great suggestions when it came to the set-up, and moving the evening along. The Servers and Bartenders were super friendly, quick to react when something was needed, and very eager to please... at the same time they were all unobtrusive, and incredibly professional. The food looked, and tasted amazing, the chefs did a great job, and worked really well with our guests who had special requirements. I would HIGHLY recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a perfect, waterfront wedding experience. There's nothing else in the area that can even come close.
Reviewed on 18-06-2017
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
Just had our wedding on the back patio at Boatwerks, and it couldn't have gone smoother. Jean Ellis, our coordinator was incredibly helpful, and easy to work with. Tom who was our go-to-guy during the event was incredibly accommodating, and had great suggestions when it came to the set-up, and moving the evening along. The Servers and Bartenders were super friendly, quick to react when something was needed, and very eager to please... at the same time they were all unobtrusive, and incredibly professional. The food looked, and tasted amazing, the chefs did a great job, and worked really well with our guests who had special requirements. I would HIGHLY recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a perfect, waterfront wedding experience. There's nothing else in the area that can even come close.
Reviewed on 18-06-2017
Taylor K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2017
Had a great reception dinner in the macatawa room overlooking the lake. We had 27 people at a long table. The food was great (we did served at the table, not buffet style) and everyone liked the ice cream sundae bar. It was laid back and easy-- just what we wanted. The servers were very helpful the whole evening. We opted for a consumption bar because our group was so small and we didn't have a specific bartender in our room. It worked fine. The planning process was great-- I was able to do it completely over email and we never even met in person because I was planning from afar. It worked great. They also gave us an adorable picnic bag with our leftovers and some drinks to take back :)
Reviewed on 06-06-2017
Wedding Date 23-06-2017
Had a great reception dinner in the macatawa room overlooking the lake. We had 27 people at a long table. The food was great (we did served at the table, not buffet style) and everyone liked the ice cream sundae bar. It was laid back and easy-- just what we wanted. The servers were very helpful the whole evening. We opted for a consumption bar because our group was so small and we didn't have a specific bartender in our room. It worked fine. The planning process was great-- I was able to do it completely over email and we never even met in person because I was planning from afar. It worked great. They also gave us an adorable picnic bag with our leftovers and some drinks to take back :)
Reviewed on 06-06-2017
Ryanne Giordano (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
My husband and I could not be happier that we chose to host our wedding at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant. The staff members were extremely attentive, responsive, and polite. The food was incredible and complimented by the guests over and over! The waterfront view absolutely STUNNING- we were even lucky enough to have a beautiful sunset on our wedding night. The Wedding and Family Event Specialist, Jean Ellis, was wonderful to work with. She was responsive, organized, and creative. Jean handled our (millions of) phone calls and emails to make sure we got every detail just right. My husband and I would HIGHLY recommend Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant for anyone looking to host an event or to enjoy a delicious meal with a breathtaking view.
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
My husband and I could not be happier that we chose to host our wedding at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant. The staff members were extremely attentive, responsive, and polite. The food was incredible and complimented by the guests over and over! The waterfront view absolutely STUNNING- we were even lucky enough to have a beautiful sunset on our wedding night. The Wedding and Family Event Specialist, Jean Ellis, was wonderful to work with. She was responsive, organized, and creative. Jean handled our (millions of) phone calls and emails to make sure we got every detail just right. My husband and I would HIGHLY recommend Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant for anyone looking to host an event or to enjoy a delicious meal with a breathtaking view.
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Shari MacDonald (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2016
Let me start by saying that our day was absolute perfection for us (the bride and groom!). The weather, the setting, the people we brought with us for organization, and our guests made our day fantastic. Our food was fantastic but there were some areas that could have been better in the eyes of my parents who paid for the day.We were promised several details that were not followed through on.-We were told the event room would be ready for us at 11am, and by 12:30pm our florists, baker, and mistress of ceremonies were setting up the room on their own.-We were promised to have a slip for our boat for a grand exit and my mom was shooing people off on the day of for space-We were promised that NO boats would be allowed in the backdrop of our ceremony on the patio and moments before the ceremony, a 150' yacht showed up and boatwerks made no attempt to send them away.-We were promised grey goose vodka with our premium beverage package and on the day of, they were using ketel one.-Our appetizers were placed inside and they refused to open the large doors until the temperatures cooled and the sun set, our guests (215) had to file through one small door to get inside.-We were very specific in wanting to avoid lines at the bar and were promised that there would not be based on the number of bartenders we hired. Throughout the evening the bartenders were not present at the bar and the ones who were could not even open a bottle of wine. They also carded (and hand stamped) my 86 & 87 year old grandparents which seemed sillyOverall, it was a lack of organization and communication that led to many of these details being missed. As a bride and groom, we were unaware of these issues the day of, but my parents felt that the money they spent should have been honored with better service and follow through. Don't get me wrong, we wouldn't change our day for anything. My best advice is to ask questions, be very organized, and have good help!
Reviewed on 07-10-2016
Wedding Date 04-09-2016
Let me start by saying that our day was absolute perfection for us (the bride and groom!). The weather, the setting, the people we brought with us for organization, and our guests made our day fantastic. Our food was fantastic but there were some areas that could have been better in the eyes of my parents who paid for the day.We were promised several details that were not followed through on.-We were told the event room would be ready for us at 11am, and by 12:30pm our florists, baker, and mistress of ceremonies were setting up the room on their own.-We were promised to have a slip for our boat for a grand exit and my mom was shooing people off on the day of for space-We were promised that NO boats would be allowed in the backdrop of our ceremony on the patio and moments before the ceremony, a 150' yacht showed up and boatwerks made no attempt to send them away.-We were promised grey goose vodka with our premium beverage package and on the day of, they were using ketel one.-Our appetizers were placed inside and they refused to open the large doors until the temperatures cooled and the sun set, our guests (215) had to file through one small door to get inside.-We were very specific in wanting to avoid lines at the bar and were promised that there would not be based on the number of bartenders we hired. Throughout the evening the bartenders were not present at the bar and the ones who were could not even open a bottle of wine. They also carded (and hand stamped) my 86 & 87 year old grandparents which seemed sillyOverall, it was a lack of organization and communication that led to many of these details being missed. As a bride and groom, we were unaware of these issues the day of, but my parents felt that the money they spent should have been honored with better service and follow through. Don't get me wrong, we wouldn't change our day for anything. My best advice is to ask questions, be very organized, and have good help!
Reviewed on 07-10-2016
Julie Olson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Boatwerks, we were absolutely blown away with the service they provided. The food was excellent, and the staff was truly amazing! they were so polite and accommodating- It was a perfect day, and everything went so smoothly. We had the Gourmet Sweet table and French fry bar in addition to the buffet, and wow, the guests were so impressed! If you are considering Boatwerks, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 03-10-2016
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Boatwerks, we were absolutely blown away with the service they provided. The food was excellent, and the staff was truly amazing! they were so polite and accommodating- It was a perfect day, and everything went so smoothly. We had the Gourmet Sweet table and French fry bar in addition to the buffet, and wow, the guests were so impressed! If you are considering Boatwerks, you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 03-10-2016
Thomas S (wedding party) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2017
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Wedding Date 13-08-2017
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Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2015
I was a bit skeptical that BoatWerks could pull off two weddings at the same time, one under their outside tent, and ours outside by the dining area, with a lunch reception in the Macatawa Room inside but... they handled it with grace and style! In fact, sharing this beautiful venue with another couple and their guests added to the ambiance of the day. One of our guests said it perfectly - it was a magical setting and magical day! Tom (and Cari) handled every detail for us including our special request for waffle cones from Cold Stone and gelato from Palazzolo's! The lunch selections were prepared to perfection as well! We rented a boat to take our guests on a ride after lunch and BoatWerks was accommodating and flexible in working out these details. I highly recommend BoatWerks for your wedding planning and wedding day from start to finish!
Reviewed on 04-11-2014
Wedding Date 02-08-2015
I was a bit skeptical that BoatWerks could pull off two weddings at the same time, one under their outside tent, and ours outside by the dining area, with a lunch reception in the Macatawa Room inside but... they handled it with grace and style! In fact, sharing this beautiful venue with another couple and their guests added to the ambiance of the day. One of our guests said it perfectly - it was a magical setting and magical day! Tom (and Cari) handled every detail for us including our special request for waffle cones from Cold Stone and gelato from Palazzolo's! The lunch selections were prepared to perfection as well! We rented a boat to take our guests on a ride after lunch and BoatWerks was accommodating and flexible in working out these details. I highly recommend BoatWerks for your wedding planning and wedding day from start to finish!
Reviewed on 04-11-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2014
Boatwerks did a great job\rdespite the time constraints of the venue. People loved the food!\rThe servers were so professional and thorough.\rFirst Class.\rWorld Class.\rWe are very grateful for their problem-solving skills and calm, gracious demeanor through it all!\r\rJim and Nancy De Boer\rParents of Bride\r10.24.14
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Wedding Date 24-10-2014
Boatwerks did a great job\rdespite the time constraints of the venue. People loved the food!\rThe servers were so professional and thorough.\rFirst Class.\rWorld Class.\rWe are very grateful for their problem-solving skills and calm, gracious demeanor through it all!\r\rJim and Nancy De Boer\rParents of Bride\r10.24.14
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Robin Hoek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2014
I had my wedding reception at Macatawa Legends Golf Course, but Boatwerks catered the dinner. We were able to sample quite a few entree, salad, and appetizer options. We found what both my husband and I were looking for as a nice filling, but not heavy food choice. The guests loved the food (as did we) and asked whether the golf course catered it or if it was brought in elsewhere. The staff was friendly and polite. And for a small price, they cut and served the cake from another venue, and even boxed up the anniversary tier and leftovers! We would definitely recommend Boatwerks to anyone in the West Michigan area.
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Wedding Date 28-06-2014
I had my wedding reception at Macatawa Legends Golf Course, but Boatwerks catered the dinner. We were able to sample quite a few entree, salad, and appetizer options. We found what both my husband and I were looking for as a nice filling, but not heavy food choice. The guests loved the food (as did we) and asked whether the golf course catered it or if it was brought in elsewhere. The staff was friendly and polite. And for a small price, they cut and served the cake from another venue, and even boxed up the anniversary tier and leftovers! We would definitely recommend Boatwerks to anyone in the West Michigan area.
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
When chosing our location for our August wedding, we wanted a beautiful lake setting, gourmet menu and comfortable climate. We found all of our requests met at Boatwerks. The meticulous landscaped lawn overlooking Lake Macatawa is the perfect backdrop to capture the beauty of Michigan. Even though our wedding was on Saturday (during restaurant business hours), the lawn is far enough away to create a private atmosphere. The menu choices were impressive; from simple lunch choices to five course culinary experience. Tom was helpful in planning our event, offering us many options and coordinating all of the items needed. Tom quickly collaborated with the chef to meet our dessert requests. All of our guests gave many compliments about the meal prepared. There were dedicated servers who saw to organized and personal service to each table with timely service to all guests. Although our event was during the hottest part of the day, the lake breezes kept everyone cool. The sound system was perfect for the event, allowing us to play our own playlists we created on our ipad. From the place settings to white linen tables, there weren't any hidden costs as this was included. Everything went perfectly, according to plan. We are extremely happy we chose Boatwerks for our wedding, as they delivered everything they said they would.
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
When chosing our location for our August wedding, we wanted a beautiful lake setting, gourmet menu and comfortable climate. We found all of our requests met at Boatwerks. The meticulous landscaped lawn overlooking Lake Macatawa is the perfect backdrop to capture the beauty of Michigan. Even though our wedding was on Saturday (during restaurant business hours), the lawn is far enough away to create a private atmosphere. The menu choices were impressive; from simple lunch choices to five course culinary experience. Tom was helpful in planning our event, offering us many options and coordinating all of the items needed. Tom quickly collaborated with the chef to meet our dessert requests. All of our guests gave many compliments about the meal prepared. There were dedicated servers who saw to organized and personal service to each table with timely service to all guests. Although our event was during the hottest part of the day, the lake breezes kept everyone cool. The sound system was perfect for the event, allowing us to play our own playlists we created on our ipad. From the place settings to white linen tables, there weren't any hidden costs as this was included. Everything went perfectly, according to plan. We are extremely happy we chose Boatwerks for our wedding, as they delivered everything they said they would.
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Jessica Tarleton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-06-2014
I had my wedding at Macatawa Legends Golf & Country Club, which uses Boatwerks Catering services. I was very happy with Boatwerks throughout my wedding planning and on our special day. The food tasting we were given a couple of months before our wedding was fantastic, they took such good care of us. On our wedding day the food tasted just as great as when we tried it the first time! It's the worst when a catering service can't make quality and quantity work well, and Boatwerks did not have a problem with this. All of the servers were so helpful and kind throughout the reception, they even gave us a wedding card and wrote how much they loved our wedding. I would definitely recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a wedding vendor or catering service!
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Wedding Date 27-06-2014
I had my wedding at Macatawa Legends Golf & Country Club, which uses Boatwerks Catering services. I was very happy with Boatwerks throughout my wedding planning and on our special day. The food tasting we were given a couple of months before our wedding was fantastic, they took such good care of us. On our wedding day the food tasted just as great as when we tried it the first time! It's the worst when a catering service can't make quality and quantity work well, and Boatwerks did not have a problem with this. All of the servers were so helpful and kind throughout the reception, they even gave us a wedding card and wrote how much they loved our wedding. I would definitely recommend Boatwerks to anyone looking for a wedding vendor or catering service!
Reviewed on 07-10-2014
Krista C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2014
Our wedding reception at Boatwerks was absolutely perfect! We had about 75 guests and used a tent on their lawn. Everything from the tables/tent setup to the food to the cocktail hour to the bar was just what we were looking for... simple and elegant. We had lots of FUN and enjoyed the beautiful scenery! \r\rThe Boatwerks staff was awesome to work with and couldn't have made the whole process any easier. They were super accomodating and always available to answer my (many) questions.\r\rWe wouldn't have changed a thing... Boatwerks made our day so special :)
Reviewed on 06-10-2014
Wedding Date 30-06-2014
Our wedding reception at Boatwerks was absolutely perfect! We had about 75 guests and used a tent on their lawn. Everything from the tables/tent setup to the food to the cocktail hour to the bar was just what we were looking for... simple and elegant. We had lots of FUN and enjoyed the beautiful scenery! \r\rThe Boatwerks staff was awesome to work with and couldn't have made the whole process any easier. They were super accomodating and always available to answer my (many) questions.\r\rWe wouldn't have changed a thing... Boatwerks made our day so special :)
Reviewed on 06-10-2014
Brianna Thompson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2011
Our wedding reception was at Boatwerks on the lawn. We had 2 tents and about 180 people and it was great. The service was perfect, we did a buffet and the food was terrific. For our buffet we had Raspberry Chicken and Whitefish and they were both very good. The only thing that wasn't great was the coordinator for weddings. She was young and seemed very inexperienced and flustered a lot.
Reviewed on 04-07-2011
Wedding Date 18-06-2011
Our wedding reception was at Boatwerks on the lawn. We had 2 tents and about 180 people and it was great. The service was perfect, we did a buffet and the food was terrific. For our buffet we had Raspberry Chicken and Whitefish and they were both very good. The only thing that wasn't great was the coordinator for weddings. She was young and seemed very inexperienced and flustered a lot.
Reviewed on 04-07-2011
Sarah Westveer (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2011
Boatworks has a wonderful lake-view, excellent food, and very personable management. I enjoyed their services, but it was a little on the expensive side. If you can afford it - its worth it!
Reviewed on 19-02-2011
Wedding Date 11-11-2011
Boatworks has a wonderful lake-view, excellent food, and very personable management. I enjoyed their services, but it was a little on the expensive side. If you can afford it - its worth it!
Reviewed on 19-02-2011
Karla Helder (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2008
What I loved was I lived out of town and they worked great with me. Also the place is so beautiful and everyone loved it. When some of it outside and some of it inside and they did a great job eith both.;They only thing is that they can not have alot in of poeple in there inside room only 75 which was great for us it just made it so much more romatic with everyone. But outside you can have alot and that is where we had the dance floor and the big party.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
98 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.74 out of 5.0Wedding Date 28-06-2008
What I loved was I lived out of town and they worked great with me. Also the place is so beautiful and everyone loved it. When some of it outside and some of it inside and they did a great job eith both.;They only thing is that they can not have alot in of poeple in there inside room only 75 which was great for us it just made it so much more romatic with everyone. But outside you can have alot and that is where we had the dance floor and the big party.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
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