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Port Gamble, Washington is an ideal site for your upcoming wedding or event. Within our Historic New England style town are two Venue options A Historic Waterfront Gem for Your Special Day – St. Paul’s Church St. Paul’s Church is a timeless treasure, built in 1879, overlooking the serene waters of Port Gamble Bay. The architecture is inspired by the founder’s hometown in Maine, showcasing New England style charm. With deep historical roots, St. Paul’s holds a special place in the hearts of military families. Located near key Navy installations, it’s a cherished venue for active-duty service members and veterans alike who want to honor tradition and heritage on their wedding day. Couples often incorporate service dress uniforms, sabre arches, and commemorative tributes into their ceremonies here. Cathedral windows, original wood pews, and a classic altar area set the scene for unforgettable ceremonies. A favorite moment for couples after saying “I do” is ringing the original church bell for all of Port Gamble to hear. Downstairs you’ll find a bridal corner, and small reception space. The charming outdoor patio overlooking the water may also be utilized as a larger reception area. As the most photographed church in the area, St. Paul’s is more than just a venue, it’s a memorable storybook setting. Venue Highlights: · Historic 1879 architecture with New England charm · Original church bell rung by couples after vows · Panoramic views of Port Gamble Bay · Ideal for traditional military ceremonies, sabre arches, and flag presentations · Convenient to local bases for active-duty and retired service members · Indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions Where Water Meets Wonder – The Hood Canal Vista Pavilion Say “I do” surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The Hood Canal Vista Pavilion is a venue with breathtaking panoramic views, unforgettable sunsets, and flourishing gardens. Overlooking the waters of the Hood Canal, this understated space offers a lovely blend of outdoor splendor and indoor comfort. Inside, a wall of windows fills the space with natural light and water views. Our French doors allow effortless access to the spacious patio and expansive lawn showcasing a stunning ceremony site overlooking the waters of the Hood Canal. In the spring and summer months a tented terrace adds an additional area for guests to enjoy. This venue is especially meaningful to military couples, offering a tranquil, respectful environment where service and love can be celebrated in harmony. The Pavilion has hosted numerous military weddings and elopements, and offers flexibility for patriotic tributes, change of command ceremonies, and even military honor guards. Venue Highlights: · Panoramic Hood Canal and Olympic Mountain views · Versatile indoor/outdoor space with tented terrace in warmer months · Accommodates sabre arches, military tributes, and flag displays · Just minutes from Naval Base Kitsap and other military installations · Ample space for seated dinners, receptions, and honor presentations · Veteran-friendly vendors and planning resources available Whether you’re envisioning a sun-drenched lawn ceremony or a cozy indoor celebration, our venues offer a dreamy canvas for your wedding day. Our planning process is straightforward: check availability, schedule a tour, select a venue package, and finalize your date with the Port Gamble Weddings & Events Team. In addition to serving as a “getting ready” space during a wedding, our Historic Conference Rooms are available for your meeting needs during the week and in the off-season. Please contact the Port Gamble Weddings & Events Team at portgambleweddings@raydient.com Visit us at: https://www.portgambleweddings.com/   And Facebook and Instagram!

The Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground in Manton, MI, can accommodate you many ways for your next vacation! We provide spacious, well-appointed RV and tent camping on 80 scenic acres surrounded by thousands of acres of public forest land. The campground is located 15 minutes north of Cadillac and 45 minutes southeast of Traverse City, with direct access to a trail system and plenty of recreational amenities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Our Campground offers 146 large campsites designed for comfort and outdoor adventure, including: 30-foot-wide RV and tent sites with water and electric hookups (20/30/50 amp), Pull-through and back-in options, Trailer and ATV/UTV parking at your site, Clean, and spacious bathhouse with showers and restrooms!  https://www.mantontrails.com/camping We also have Manton Trails Hotel! A quiet, comfortable hotel to go along with our RV and Campground Sites. The property offers convenient access to dining, lakes, forests, and year-round outdoor recreation while maintaining a peaceful, wooded setting. Travelers searching for a hotel near Traverse City without the congestion and higher seasonal pricing will find an ideal alternative here with us in Manton. https://www.mantontrails.com/hotel Manton Trails also, offers three versatile event venues on its 80-acre property! With two large venues (perfect for weddings) and one smaller private space, the property hosts weddings, sports team camps and playoffs, church retreats, concerts, family reunions, and corporate events. https://www.mantontrails.com/venues Guests benefit from on-site lodging, including hotel rooms, RV sites, and tent camping, making it easy to plan multi-day events in one convenient location. The combination of indoor venue space and open outdoor areas provides flexibility for formal gatherings, active programming, and large group celebrations. Manton Trails is a practical Northern Michigan event destination for groups that need space, accommodations, and room to gather in one place. So, whatever your needs are this year, Manton Trails in Northern, MI can accommodate you! Small groups or large come check us out online:  https://www.mantontrails.com/  269-857-5000.    

At the Knight School of Welding, you will get hands-on experience with our MIG, STICK, TIG, and pipe welding training programs. Here is a link to our Veterans and Military programs: https://www.knightschoolofwelding.com/military-veterans  We have classes during the day and at night for your convenience, and we charge less than other welding schools. We offer a lifetime of employment assistance to the graduates of our welding programs. We provide; Employment leads and searches, Resume preparation, Employer weld test preparation, and On-campus employer recruitment! Our entire Career Services team works with several local employers to help Knight School of Welding graduates. While the school will provide job assistance, it can make no promises for placement of employment. The school will also assist you in brushing up on your current skills in the future.   Knight School of Welding is approved by the Kentucky State Approving Agency for Veterans Education to offer VA educational benefits to eligible students enrolled in approved programs. When your ready for a new career in welding contact us today to learn more about the demand and shortage of certified and skilled welders! 502-237-9434 https://www.knightschoolofwelding.com/ - Knight School of Welding 2017 S. 39th Street, Louisville , KY         

Southern Palm Bed & Breakfast is a private paradise, located in tropical Loxahatchee Groves, Florida. We are situated on a rural, peaceful setting of 20 acres with urban amenities close by. Our inn was designed with your comfort in mind. This private, tropical paradise is complete with a tiki hut, bistro lights, and a ten-stall horse barn.  We offer eight beautiful guest suites, each with its own bath. Relax over a full breakfast each morning in the dining room or on the tropical grounds.  We offer cable television in each bedroom and complimentary wireless internet.  All rooms have walk-in closets and mini-refrigerators for the convenience of our guests.  Southern Palm Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located within minutes of all the local attractions, shopping, entertainment, equestrian areas and more! Jump on I95 or the Florida Turnpike for easy travel to Fort Lauderdale or Miami Beach! Here’s a link to all of the great things to do in the area:  https://southernpalmbandb.com/about-the-area/ Southern Palms also has one of the most beautiful outdoor Wedding Venues in South Florida! Our outdoor wedding venue is a private paradise where you can create the perfect wedding for you! Situated on 20 picturesque acres, the property offers several ceremony sites, paved areas for cocktail hour and reception, twinkling bistro lights, and so much more. Whether you are dreaming of rustic elegance, a tented soiree, or an intimate celebration, Southern Palm is the perfect canvas to design the wedding of your dreams. https://southernpalmbandb.com/our-weddings/ So when your ready to make your vacation or wedding plans in southeast Florida consider us for a tropical and memorable experience! We can't wait to host you! 561-373-4939.  https://southernpalmbandb.com/      

Advanced Welding Institute, In Vermont & Wisconsin, will give you the experience you need through accelerated welding programs, hands on training and an educational environment like no other. We believe that each student is unique and talented. Our instructors work one on one with each student so they can reach their highest potential possible. If you’re ready to start training for a new and exciting career then AWI is the place for you. AWI is committed to helping students develop marketable welding skills through quality training. Our curriculum is based on four proven strategies; lecture and discussion, demonstration, individual practice and systematic practical and written testing. Each strategy is tailored to individual learning needs. AWI strives to give each student the personalized attention they need to excel, and focus on the developing skills that will enable each student to become certified at the highest industry standards. Our mission at Advanced Welding Institute is to properly train students to become structural and pipe welders to meet the current demands of the industry. Check us out online and apply today, for a successful and well-paying position in the welding industry! https://awi.edu/   

You do not simply come to JP Denmark to hunt; you can do that anywhere. You come to experience the thrill of the hunt, the fierce ruggedness of wild, untamed land, and the deep serenity only found in nature. We also, have event space perfect for that special "I DO" moment in a beautiful wedding retreat atmosphere!  At JP Denmark, you’ll shoot a seemingly infinite variety of small game, pheasant, quail and partridge. Turkey Ridge is famous in these parts as the best hunting grounds you’ll find. We have expert staff on-site to guide you across the land and give you the best shot at bringing home a trophy. If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure and that true satisfaction of a day well spent out hunting, join us at JP Denmark. You won’t want to leave, but when you do, you’ll have game for your refrigerator back home and a deep sense of accomplishment. Go home a hero. Turkey Ridge is home to the best hunting grounds for miles around. The land has fostered abundant wild small game for hundreds of years, a comforting truth our locals have always known. His heart has always belonged to the wilderness. Owner, James Werdel, grew up on this land, with an abiding respect for his home terrain and a hunger for the hunt and the hunting culture that is in his blood. It was only natural that he would grow up to build a lodge on this land that opens up the same opportunities he had his whole life to generations of hunters to come. Now, James shares his love of the rugged outdoors, his passion for the hunt, and his dream of growing and nourishing the hunting community with like-minded folk across the globe. His keen knowledge of this wildlife and its habitat is what makes JP Denmark a genuine hunting retreat. The Lodge -  Is relaxing and enjoyable with its rustic look. Air Conditioning Hot Showers, recreational Area with a Big Screen TV, Darts and a Pool Table Dish Network in Every Room Available for Large Groups and if you want to Prepare Your Own meals, we have: Kitchenettes are available in the private room for food preparation or We’ll Do the Cooking: The kitchen is open during your entire stay and we will prepare three meals a day. (Platinum Package Only) If you’re looking for a wedding venue, then JP Denmark has the perfect location for your “I do.” Not only will you remember those words and where you said them, but the entire day will be immortalized forever in your memory, and in your photos. With a beautiful setting and a wonderful inside/outside venue we have to accommodate the bride and groom and their guests! Check out our wedding venue and photos online: https://www.jpdenmark.com/events/ So, if you’re looking for that hunting experience on acres of beautiful untamed land with an abundance of small wild game or a wedding celebration in our venue, JP Denmark is your destination in South Dakota – come visit us soon and see what we are talking about! https://www.jpdenmark.com/      

Old Rittenhouse Inn is Bayfield, Wisconsin’s first country inn and gourmet restaurant offering 20 guest rooms in 2 Victorian homes and a private cottage with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and spectacular Lake Superior views. Our romantic bed and breakfast feels like home from the moment you step inside, with all the comforts and none of the demands. The Inn is a Queen Anne Victorian home completed in summer of 1890 as a summer residence. Mary and Jerry Phillips purchased the home in 1973 and began running is it as a Bed and Breakfast. The exterior of the house is a combination of native Lake Superior brownstone, creamery brick and shingles. Our Accommodations are second to none! Old Rittenhouse Inn: Has 12 guest rooms and luxury suites, and is also home to the Old Rittenhouse Inn’s Landmark Restaurant. All overnight guest’s meals, including breakfast, are served here at the main building. Le Chateau: Built for a lumber baron, this historic hillside mansion overlooking Lake Superior is ideal for romantic getaways, special events, reunions, and small corporate retreats. The home features 7 guest rooms, large common areas, and 10 city lots of gardens and manicured grounds with stunning Lake Superior views. Rittenhouse Cottage: The romantic atmosphere and privacy of this arts & crafts cottage is ideal for honeymooners, families, and couples traveling together. The Rittenhouse Cottage is located just 1 block from the main building. Old Rittenhouse Inn, and its historic Le Chateau property are also home to two magical Wisconsin wedding venues. We invite you to explore our exceptional wedding coordinator services, outdoor and indoor reception venues, wedding packages and much more. Our restaurant, Landmark Restaurant at Old Rittenhouse Inn, offers breakfast, brunch, and dinner showcasing regional and seasonal cuisine! We are located just blocks from Lake Superior and home of the Apostle Islands in “The Best Little Town in the Midwest”. Come experience for yourself our delicious breakfast, unmatched service and top-rated lodging! 715-779-5111 https://www.rittenhouseinn.com/      

The Amana RV Park & Event Center is located on 80 acres in the beautiful Iowa River Valley (eastern Iowa) with over 450 campsites. The Park has several activities and opportunities for family fun for all ages! While you’re camping, stop by one of our climate-controlled event buildings to see what’s on tap for the weekend. From polka fests to antique shows, we have got something for everyone and most are open to the public! We have fantastic staff on-hand throughout the season to assist your every need and are just a short walk from the village of Amana. Two moderately-sized towns, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, are located 20 minutes from the park. The Amana RV Park & Event Center is a great place to get away and relax short term or long term (monthly rates availiable)! Some of the amenities of the park include a dump station, Propane refill access, laundry facilities, picnic tables on most sites, kindling from the Amana Furniture Shop, Free Wi-Fi available in Community Building, pets are welcome and we are just steps away from the Amana Family clinic and pharmacy and within 20 miles of four hospitals! The Amana RV Park & Event Center manages a variety of event spaces in the Amana Colonies. Throughout the season we host everything from RV rallies to beautiful wedding receptions to antique shows and so much more. For information about renting any of the buildings on-site, the Amana Market Barn or Middle Amana Community Park,  Nearby the Park is the Amana Colonies. Not only is Amana a great spot for German history, it’s a unique area that offers low-cost activities and hundreds of great events for the whole family throughout the year! Located minutes away from Cedar Rapids & Iowa City, you’ll find dozens of interesting shops, restaurants, walking trails, entertainment, and more. So come to Eastern and explore the all the Amana Colonies have to offer and stay at the Amana RV Park and & Event Center! https://amanarvpark.com/about/explore-the-rv-park/    

Nestled in the Cherokee National Forest of Tennessee, is Bee Cliff Cabins in Elizabethton, TN. With a collection of fourteen fully-furnished cabins beside the Watauga River and just minutes away from Watauga Lake, this is an excellent destination to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet in a picturesque setting. During your stay you will encounter and enjoy fishing (professional guides are available), hiking, boating and outdoor fun that makes the Appalachian Mountains famous. Our cabins sleep 2 to 16 people. Combined, we can accommodate groups as large as 95 - making Bee Cliff the perfect place to host your family reunion, a wedding & more! We also have many options and spaces to accommodate your next event! The Barn at Bee Cliff was just completed in June, 2020 after two years of labor and love. It is nestled on the banks of the Watauga River, right under the Bee Cliff.  It has 1,944 sq ft of space on the ground level, 312 sq ft in the hay loft and a 520 sq ft covered porch. With a fully-equipped kitchen, there are two large, individual restrooms.  Hand craftsmanship can be seen throughout the space which includes several different types of wood including cedar, knotty pine, red oak, ash and poplar, most recycled from an old church. The soaring ceiling (30 ft high) is accented by trusses that are strung with decorative lights. The Barn is perfect for weddings.  https://www.beecliffcabins.com/the-barn-at-bee-cliff.  Whatever, your needs are, either a relaxing vacation with outdoor adventures or a wonderful destination for events, the Bee Cliff Cabins can accommodate you and will be awating your arrival! https://www.beecliffcabins.com/.