--- title: Weddings at the State Game Lodge Event Barn date: 2023-02-06T09:51:00-06:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.custerresorts.com/groups-events/weddings/state-game-lodge-event-barn-weddings" section: Pages --- ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/BarnExteriorTaraandZach2022.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=60&h=35&c=b4dd1b41&v=8d645a97e5f0509be841e1f0b2cea5304092c495abcb4191114c1ab27bf82d54) # Weddings at the State Game Lodge Event Barn Our re-purposed Wedding Barn with the adjacent Grace Coolidge Creekside Ceremony Lawn is the perfect pair for your Black Hills wedding. ## Your Black Hills Barn Wedding Destination Steeped in rich history, the State Game Lodge Event Barn is located in the heart of Custer State Park. This site features a fully renovated barn that is perfect for a wedding no matter the season plus an optional outdoor ceremony site. Located next to the historic State Game Lodge, you and your guests will be nestled into nature and just steps away from your accommodations and activities to make the most of your time at the park. From set up and take down to catering and accommodations, our staff will take care of your every need. Learn more about weddings at the Event Barn and select the wedding package that is right for your special day. ## Wedding Packages Our wedding packages make planning your special day at Custer State Park a breeze, because so much is included at **one per-person package price**. All of our packages include: - Ceremony site setup & teardown - Reception site setup & teardown - In-house Catering with 60-minute social hour and 90-minute buffet meal period - Basic Audio/Visual - House linens, china, flatware, glassware - Courtesy resort room block with seasonal discounts - Assigned event manager & all banquet staff & so much more! Contact our sales & catering office by [submitting a form](https://www.custerresorts.com/event-contact) or calling our office to learn more, inquire about available dates, and to request a wedding guide & menu. [Call 605-255-4672](tel:605-255-4672) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/SadieandPhilipBuffalo-2022.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&c=8bac6d68&v=3b8d5481f7ec610866945576932ec26a3ffaa3d376003db1737736296bc3a678) ## Ceremony Site **Grace Coolidge Creekside Ceremony Lawn** Say your vows along the peaceful banks of Coolidge Creek with a ceremony at the Grace Coolidge Creekside Ceremony Lawn. It features a paved walking path to the Event Barn and a natural trellis of shade from old oak trees. This ceremony site rental includes: - Setup & teardown - White garden chairs (if desired) - Electrical extension cords - Rehearsal space - Guest book & Gift table ***New for 2025!*** More ceremony sites added...both indoor & outdoor. [Inquire for details](https://www.custerresorts.com/event-contact)! ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/TaraandZach2022CreeksideCeremonyLawn.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&c=b75dc9a1&v=6d7cf36be3e2239836c9cf9dc325ffcd09d75ee0b2cea475af1dedf33317e013) ## Catering Options Catering is provided through the State Game Lodge. Choose from several catering packages featuring options for the main course, salads & sides, bar service, and enhancements like late-night snacks, platters for the wedding party, sweets, and more. [Request a wedding guide](https://www.custerresorts.com/event-contact) from our sales & catering office to view the package & menu options. [Request a Guide](https://www.custerresorts.com/event-contact) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Catering-Sandwiches.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&c=a5b5ec9f&v=289526dac87fd98cb191ba9b737258e6dbd653b9f89c8d8105c0646dc9b2dbb1) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)## Also Enjoy Nearby ![Drone shot of Custer State Park Resort](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSP-20221001-ByronBanasiak-15-large.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=c001aa7e&v=b58164c455f79fec6f59405537266cc6a201a762af4b787e85819828aa89a9aa) ### [State Game Lodge Rooms](https://www.custerresorts.com/lodging/lodge-rooms/state-game-lodge-rooms) Welcome to the regal State Game Lodge, home to historic lodge rooms, convenient amenities, and limitless adventure. ![Entrance of Creekside Lodge](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/LodgeRooms-CreeksideLodge-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=079205f2&v=36c02efa5b62e03fd6fc3c12f0f0203b1a218c6be35006a25143b88900fd35c6) ### [Creekside Lodge Rooms](https://www.custerresorts.com/lodging/lodge-rooms/creekside-lodge-rooms) Tucked along Grace Coolidge Creek, just 200 yards from the State Game Lodge. Creekside Lodge is open year-round. ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSP2018-164Final.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=da1021d9&v=6c67972ff02df13996644d6bf6d2e0c826393487c7d96cd2e47beae94d720bb0) ### [Cabins](https://www.custerresorts.com/lodging/cabins) Our specialty cabins have all the accommodations and amenities you need for a remote, relaxing stay in Custer State Park. ![Woman sticking out her hand to feed wildlife](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_WildlifeLoop-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=2bc6f996&v=ee391a6978d1db998e7c7dd6272f3f7c54359bfd8d44a4a987eca39338fab9a7) ### [Wildlife Loop Road](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/scenic-drives/wildlife-loop) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park A wildlife hotspot. Travel through 18 miles of open grasslands and pine-speckled hills. Plan for photo ops! ![Group in a Jeep driving by buffalo](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_BuffaloJeepSafari-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=4faeead7&v=ca560f166bddc3ded11f3576f73f8e6c93ac4c009c8c35fe2322814299aabd18) ### [Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/buffalo-safari-jeep-tour) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park Take an unforgettable safari through the park in search of pronghorns, elk, and the noble buffalo. ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSP-RC11-5349.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=785ad1f8&v=1d21629e0db04e11301be68b6162863ed4ef8478f68abce6a6661a3833bdc601) ### [Reunion Cabin](https://www.custerresorts.com/lodging/cabins/state-game/reunion) Water feature: Grace Coolidge Creek | 4,000-sq ft | 4-bed, 5-bath, huge loft | State Game Lodge ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I have to find my own caterer and wait staff? No. As a full-service resort, your Wedding Package includes an assigned Event Manger, who will work with you to order all of the Catering and staffing needs for your meal(s) that are provided in-house from the State Game Lodge. The Barn will be set with tables, house linens and skirting, linen napkins, water glasses, silverware, banquet china, and cross-back barn chairs as you have requested and arranged in advance with your Event Manager. From there, our banquet staff continues to execute the cocktail hour, buffet, in-house desserts, and late-night snacks as ordered from us in your selected package. ### How many does the Event Barn seat for a reception? Depending on your setup requirements, the max capacity varies greatly. In banquet long tables, State Game Lodge Event Barn has a seated capacity of approximately 230. Additional seating can overflow to the back patio. ### What is the required deposit? A non-refundable $1,500 deposit (unless otherwise specified in your agreement) is due with the signed contract to confirm your date. This deposit will show as a credit on your account. ### Where can the wedding party get ready? In a resort lodge room or cabin! Reach out to us at [888-875-0001](tel:8888750001) to snatch up your room and mention that you want to use it as a ready-room so that our team can find you the best option with the most space! ### Do you offer hospitality suites? Yes! Our Tatanka Cabin and Reunion Cabin both make show-stopping designer hospitality suites. Each offers 4BR/5BA, full designer kitchens, and a fantastic open floor-plan for socializing. Additionally, we offer many other cabins with kitchens and/or living areas with that extra square footage you seek for hospitality suites and/or ready rooms. Insider Tip: Rent it for the night before, too, so you can get in, get settled, and start getting ready first thing the next morning! Check-in time is not until after 4pm. ### When is the quiet hour? The State Park quiet hour is 11pm, which is also your designated function end time. ## Do I need to have everything out by 11pm? We strongly encourage that you designate a family member to gather up anything that is important to you during the dance so that your items don't get misplaced during clean-up. Last call will be at 10:40pm, and at 11pm, the entertainment must conclude for the evening and staff will begin breaking down tables. All décor must be removed no later than midnight to avoid an additional fee. Custer State Park Resort is not liable for lost or stolen items. Insider's Tip: Explore renting our group Reunion Cabin or Tatanka Cabin for a show-stopping hospitality suite and post-wedding campfire. ### Should I hire a wedding planner? A professional decorator is required if you wish to have anything hung from the rafters. As you will have an assigned Event Manager planning the banquet services and timelines in advance with you, oftentimes Brides and Grooms find that the rest of their vendors can be hired independently; but the choice is yours! ### What time will I have access to the Barn for decorating? Your rental of the Barn starts anytime after 10:00am on the day of your wedding. (Note: If you have hired a professional decorator, they must coordinate set-up details in advance directly with your Event Manager). If you are renting table runners or specialty linens from an outside source that you would like used, please inform your Event Manager. Specialty linens must be hand-delivered to the Lodge no later than 48-hours in advance if we are placing them for you, along with the rest of our resort-provided table settings. ## What are your decorating rules and guidelines? Outside decorations are welcome. For anything hung from the raftors, a licensed decorating professional must be hired. Custer State Park Resorts takes its role as caretaker of our historic State Park lodges very seriously. The Barn is rich in history and dates back being one of the first buildings in the Park. Help us preserve its story for 100 more years: Nails, screws, staples, tape, command strips, push pins, confetti, glitter, rice, hay or straw, smoke machines, open flame candles are all prohibited. Floral arrangements are welcome; when in doubt, please inquire! Easels may be rented through your Event Manager, and we provide beautiful farmhouse accent tables and whiskey barrel tables to help you display your memories and decor. SD Game Fish & Parks welcomes birdseed and bubbles at your ceremony; shepherds hooks for floral arrangements are also permitted. Thank you for taking good care of our 71,000 acre wildlife preserve! ## Why have a cocktail hour? The primary reason for having a cocktail hour (alcoholic or not) is to give your guests some mingling time before the buffet is open for dinner. For a wedding, this purpose is two-fold. Often times, you will have a few final photos with your photographer immediately following your ceremony, and having a cocktail hour (60 minutes) with hors d'oeuvres will help to keep your guests happy while they mingle. Because we are in the business of happy guests, all of our packages all offer a basic cocktail hour platter. Ordering additional hors d 'Oeuvres is strongly encouraged, but not required. Your designated Event Manager is here to help along the way! ## Am I responsible for cleanup? Our banquet staff will clear plates throughout the event, and start full facility cleanup at 11pm. Please remember that you are responsible for the décor items that you bring in. Your personal items are valuable. To ensure that nothing gets lost as our staff cleans up at night, we encourage all valuables to be removed prior to the reception end time. All décor must be removed no later than midnight to avoid an additional fee. Custer State Park Resort is not liable for lost or stolen items.