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Lakefront weddings in Lake Placid, Florida
Your wedding weekend by the lake.
Your ceremony, reception, and closest people together on one private Lake Clay property.
A wedding weekend that feels like you
More time together, with the lake as your backdrop.
Lakeside Cottages is not a ballroom or a formal resort. It is a peaceful place where your favorite people can stay close, celebrate outside, and enjoy the weekend without being rushed from one venue to the next.
You have the entire property, including all ten cottages, the lakefront, the dock, and the open spaces beneath the oak trees. There is time to arrive, settle in, celebrate, and wake up together the next morning.
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The ceremony can happen right here
Grandfather oaks, open sky, and the lake just beyond the aisle.
Simple wedding pricing
The property and lodging are part of one weekend.
The wedding rate gives you private use of the five-acre property, all ten furnished cottages, and up to four nights. You are free to bring the vendors and personal touches that make the day yours.
Entire property, all ten cottages, and up to four nights included.
Make the weekend your own
Bring your ideas. Choose the help you want.
Set a tent near the water, bring in a dance floor, choose your own food and drinks, and decorate in a way that feels personal. We do not lock you into a formal wedding package or a required vendor list.
If you want local help, we can connect you with people who already know the property. If you have your own team, they are welcome too.
Talk through your plans →“The lake was the most beautiful backdrop to our ceremony and reception. Our family and friends could stay close by, and the property still had that wonderful Old Florida feeling.”
— Lakeside Cottages bride, April 2025
The practical details
Questions couples usually ask.
Can we bring our own food, alcohol, and decorations?+
Yes. You can make the weekend as hands-on as you like and use local vendors wherever you need help.
Do you require event insurance?+
Yes. Event insurance is required to protect both you and the property for covered cancellations or damages.
Do we need portable restrooms?+
Yes. The cottage restrooms are reserved for overnight guests, and local vendors can provide event facilities.
Where can the reception tent go, and is power available?+
Tents are commonly placed on the pickleball court or in the open grassy area near the lake. Electricity is available near the event areas.
What time must the reception end?+
Friday and Saturday receptions end by 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday receptions end by 10 p.m.
Is there parking?+
Yes. We will go over the best parking and guest-flow plan with you before the event.
Tell us what you're planning
Start with a quick conversation.
Share your date, estimated guest count, and what you want the weekend to feel like. We'll help you decide whether Lakeside is the right fit.