| Hotel Locations |
This is probably the most important item but often the most overlooked. As the city of Put-in-Bay is located on an island (South Bass Island), people can not readily drive to and from your wedding. An overnight stay is almost assuredly necessary for most guests. The Bay Lodging Resort is the island's newest renovated hotel and has been on the island since 1990, new section added in 2000, and the entire complex renovated in the winter of 2008/2009. We offer the island's cleanest indoor/outdoor pool, best outdoor buckeye bar, complimentary continental breakfast weekdays, and a relaxed atmosphere only a block away from the action of downtown. |
Contact info:
Mike Cooper,
Bay Lodging Resort
419.285.7427 |
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| Officiants |
We recommend a local officiant named Maisie Cox. Maisie has presided over hundreds of weddings here on South Bass Island in the past few years. She is licensed in the State of Ohio and can help you and your spouse-to-be exchange vows on your special day. |
Contact info:
Maisie Cox,
Island Wedding Services
419.285.2505 |
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| Reception Locations |
We recommend our award-winning sister facility at the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center. We have catered hundreds of corporate events and weddings ranging from 10 people up to 300. Our menu is extensive and can be custom-made to your price or taste specifications. Everything from Barbecue to Seafood to your basic chicken dinner. We allow outside decorations to be brought in and we provide a full and licensed bar. |
Contact info:
Wedding Planners,
Put-in-Bay Resort
419.285.7427 |
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| Wedding Locations |
One of two popular outdoor locations, the DeRivera Park gazebo is a quaint and pictuesque venue. From the gazebo, you can look out over the harbor and the bay. Since it is a public park, you must sign a contract and obtain a permit agreeing not to have any alcohol in the park and holding the park harmless if someone is injured. The fee for using the gazebo is $50, however, the DeRivera Park Trust will waive the fee when the permit is signed ahead of time. |
Contact info:
Tom Ohlemacher,
DeRivera Park Gazebo
419.285.2076 |
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| The monument lawn is a popular outdoor location to hold a wedding ceremony. The mounument itself is not available for ceremonies, but there are a few locations on the grassy lawn where a ceremony may be held in full view of the monument and both Put-in-Bay harbor and Lake Erie on each side. A permit is required in advance, with a minimum $50 fee for ceremonies of 50 people or fewer. |
Contact info:
Andy Ferguson,
Perry's Monument
419.285.2184 |
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| One of two churches on the island, Mother of Sorrows is also a very scenic tourist attraction and popular among photographers. |
Contact info:
Father John M. Nagelle,
Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church
419.285.2741 |
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| The island's other church is across the street and is a popular location as well. |
Contact info:
The Reverend,
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
419.285.5981 |
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| Caterers |
We recommend our award-winning staff in the kitchen at our sister property, the Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center. Our Z's Texas BBQ has catered hundreds of corporate events and weddings ranging from 10 people up to 300. Our menu is extensive and can be custom-made to your price or taste specifications. Everything from Barbecue to Seafood to your basic chicken dinner. Please see a sample of our corporate catering menu and our wedding catering menu. |
Contact info:
Orie McDonald,
Z's Texas BBQ
419.285.7427 |
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| Wedding Cakes |
We recommend our island's own Village Bakery. Pauline has made cakes for numerous wedding receptions held here at the Resort over the past few years. She can make everything from a traditional layered wedding cake to an extravagant fondant marvel that rivals the best cakes of New York and Los Angeles. In addition to wedding cakes, they have coffees, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, fresh fruit cups and assorted pastries & desserts which are made fresh daily. |
Contact info:
Pauline Garsteck,
Village Bakery
419.285.5351 |
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| Wedding Flowers |
While there are no flower shops on the island itself, most people find it convenient to bring their flowers over from the mainland. One location to get flowers is in Oak Harbor and is rated highly on Yahoo |
Contact info:
Wistinghausen Florist,
Oak Harbor, OH
419.898.4221 |
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| Another popular location is in nearby Sandusky. |
Contact info:
Golden Rose Florist,
Sandusky, OH
419.627.2922 |
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| DJ Services |
DJ Manny has spun his tunes at numerous Put-in-Bay weddings and corporate events. He is a regular DJ at the Put-in-Bay Resort on Saturdays during the summer months and keeps the people in the pool dancing to his smooth beats. His musical collection is extensive and covers everything from classic love tunes to modern dance, old school rap to new-age country, and everything in between. |
Contact info:
DJ Manny
419.285.7427 |
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| Wedding Linens and Rentals |
This is the closest rental location to Put-in-Bay. |
Contact info:
A-1 Rental Incorporated,
Sandusky, OH
419.626.4053 |
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