Large Cabin Weddings: 50+ Guests

A Private Estate for Grand Celebrations

Most wedding venues that accommodate 50+ guests are commercial banquet halls or hotel ballrooms. Big Lodge Weddings is different — it's a private mountain estate with the space and amenities of a luxury resort. Your 50+ guests get an exclusive experience that commercial venues simply can't match.

• ✦12,000 sq ft of total indoor space across multiple levels
• ✦Chapel seating for up to 80 ceremony guests
• ✦Great room reception space with cathedral ceilings and dance floor
• ✦Outdoor ceremony and cocktail areas with mountain views
• ✦Large residential kitchen your caterer can use
• ✦9 private suites for 56 overnight guests

Managing a 50+ Guest Wedding Weekend

Larger weddings require more coordination, but our all-in-one venue simplifies everything. With ceremony, reception, and lodging in one location, you eliminate the biggest logistical headaches: transportation, hotel blocks, and scattered guests.

• ✦No shuttles needed — ceremony and reception are steps apart
• ✦No hotel block drama — core group sleeps on-site
• ✦Rehearsal dinner on-site the night before — no separate venue
• ✦Day-of guests park on the property — ample parking
• ✦Morning-after brunch for overnight guests

Overnight vs. Day-of Guests

For weddings exceeding 56 guests, the typical approach is: your wedding party and closest family stay at the lodge (up to 56 overnight), while additional guests attend the ceremony and reception as day-of guests. This hybrid model gives your core group the full weekend experience while welcoming everyone for the main event.

Large Wedding Catering

The lodge has a large residential kitchen, not a commercial one, so larger events usually bring a caterer who preps off-site and finishes here. Whether you choose plated service, buffet, or food stations, the kitchen gives your caterer room to serve 50–80 guests efficiently.

• ✦Professional-grade appliances and prep space
• ✦Multiple serving areas for buffet or station setup
• ✦Indoor and outdoor bar setup options
• ✦Room for multiple food stations — carving, pasta, dessert
• ✦Separate prep area keeps kitchen traffic away from guests