PicturePrivate Home on Smith Lake. Photographer Jessie Barksdale Photography - Traveling Fine Art Film Photographer
The venues below vary in what they offer. Some are available for larger gatherings (such as weddings, outdoor concerts, reunions, parties, showers, recreational events, etc.), and have the room to accommodate larger groups, others offer only an area or space for an event, large or small, but no lodging.  However, they can often recommend nearby lodging.  Some are full service, and others are not yet at that status, but they may have some great suggestions to help you plan your event as long as you like the space.  It is best to contact each entity directly to inquire.  

Also, do not forget that many private and rental homes are available on Smith Lake, some just for lodging, some for small events like retreats or showers, etc.  Check our rental page for those type of contacts, plus we highly recommend you start with Smith Lake Rentals and Sales.  It never hurts to contact local parks, marinas, and churches to see what they have to offer, check our pages under the "info" tab for some contact numbers.  

Listed Alphabetically - We will add more information as it becomes available.

Smith Lake Venues

These venues are located on Smith Lake with a view of the water for your event.
PictureThe Patio at Smith Lake, Photograph provided by Pam Dodd.
The Patio at Smith Lake
197 County Road 220
Crane Hill, Alabama 35053
Owners:  Pam and Bobby Dodd
Phone:  256-318-4555
Email:  pamdodd3@gmail.com
​Website:  The Patio at Smith Lake
Facebook:  @thepatiosmithlake
Instagram:  @thepatioatsmithlake

Read our article on The Patio in the Spring 2018 issue now on digital.  
PictureThe Barn Smith Lake, Photograph provided by The Barn.
The Glass Barn
(Also The Glass House and Cottages)
County Road 78
Bremen, Alabama 35033
Owner:  Peter Kuhn
Phone:  205-566-8516
Email:  thebarnsmithlake@gmail.com
​Website:  thebarnsmithlake.com
Facebook:  @thebarnsmithlake
Instagram:  @thebarnsmithlake

Read about this venue in our magazine in the Spring 2020 issue, and in the following articles:  

Smith Lake Area Venues

As the heading suggests, these venues are located near the Smith Lake area, but not ON the lake.
Musgrove Country Club
916 Country Club Road
Jasper, AL 
Phone:  205-221-7900
​Website:  musgrove.com
Facebook:  @musgrovecc
Instagram:  @musgrovecountryclub

Stone Bridge Farms
281 County Road 717
Cullman, Alabama 35055
Phone:  (256) 734-9765
Email:  stonebridgefarms@gmail.com
​Website:  stonebridgewedding.com
Facebook:  @stonebridgewedding
Instagram:  @stonebridgefarms

Vendor Recommendations

Catering

Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
44 Helicon Road
Arley, AL  35541
Phone:  205-221-3311

Floral

Blue Eyed Rabbit Florals
Cullman, AL  
Facebook:  @blueeyedrabbitflorals
Instagram:  @blueeyedrabbitflorals

Photography 

JWB Photography
Photographer:  Jennifer Beckman
Crane Hill, AL  
Phone:  205-590-4497
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Scott Eric Day Photography & Videography
Photographer:  Scott Eric Day
Jasper, AL  
Phone:  205-435-4240

more soon...
If you know of any venues or vendors that are not listed – please contact us so we can update the listing.  Never hesitate to reach out to us at thelakesidelife@gmail.com for additional information, revisions, questions or comments. Businesses, if you would like to join our listing or advertise in our magazine, please contact us here - our rates are VERY affordable for what we offer and quite competitive.
DISCLAIMER:  Please be advised that this list is informational only.  We are not recommending entities, nor are these entities always advertising.  Entities are often provided by our readers, locals, or through random research by our team.  It is the responsibility of every consumer to make an informed, educated and personal preference decision about rentals and entities from whom they contact to rent.  We are not responsible for consumer product choices or resulting experiences with the entities/businesses listed.  Consumers must make determinations on their own and spend their resources wisely after weighing all the facts presented by each entity they contact for comparison or consideration.  Please work closely with the entity chosen to ensure a positive experience for all, and all communication should be between the consumer and business only so as not to interfere with any legal privacy issues.  Again, we are not responsible for consumer purchase choices or resulting experiences.  Thank you!