With our Lakeside Ceremony Overlook Deck tucked atop the granite spires of Sylvan Lake, our all-wood Auditorium with floor-to-ceiling windows and private stone patio can't be beat. It's Custer State Park Resort's Crown Jewel, and these views have been sought out for primetime television shows and feature films. Make them yours!

Sylvan Lake Lodge

Custer State Park is home to four distinct and diverse lodges. All four lodges offer both ceremony and reception locations along with lodging, activities, general stores, and full-service restaurants. With such a wide range of awe-inspiring venues, our sales staff is here to help you decide what lodge is right for you. We take into consideration what setting will meet your needs, and provide a foundation for your personalized and unique wedding style.

The State Game Lodge at Custer State Park Resort

The Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center hosts both a multi-purpose conference center and a historical museum devoted to the legendary sport of South Dakota rodeo. In this classy two-level museum, you can see the extensive memorabilia of 9-time World Champion, Casey Tibbs, the spectacular trick rider of the 1920's, Mattie Goff Newcombe, and many other world champions from the state of South Dakota. We also display past and present rodeo aspects that range from the Little Britches, 4-H, High School Rodeo, College and beyond.

Casey Tibbs SD Rodeo Center

The perfect venue for weddings, receptions and rehersal dinners. The Hotel Hartington was built in 1917 and completely restored in 2018. The Hotel has a beautiful Speakeasy Bar, Historic Ballroom as well as 17 hotel rooms including a Bridal Suite that offers a dedicated space for the bride and bridal party to prepare for the special day.

The Hotel Hartington

Blue Tin Ranch is a fifth-generation family farm turned wedding venue on ten acres outside Burbank, South Dakota, 25 minutes from Sioux City, ten from Vermillion, and an hour from Sioux Falls. We host one wedding a weekend. The entire property is yours from Friday at noon to Sunday at noon, so you can set up without rushing, hold your rehearsal here, and pack up Sunday morning with nobody waiting on you. The 605 Barn, finished in 2026, holds 90 inside with 90 more on the covered patio. Add the pavilion, the front lawn, and a gazebo built for watching the sun go down, and we seat up to 220 guests. Tables and chairs are included. Eighteen of your people can sleep on the property in the guest house, the chicken coop, and the upstairs apartment. Outside catering is welcome and we don't require a preferred vendor list. It's your wedding, your way.

Blue Tin Ranch

Granite Springs Lodge, South Dakota’s premier event facility located just 15 minutes east of Mitchell, S.D. off of I-90 and less than 1 hour west of Sioux Falls, S.D. Truly one of the most unique and beautiful areas in Southeastern S.D. This sensational land is adorned with its own spectacular spring-fed rock quarry lake. Come to the shore and look into pristine water and see the many varieties of fish. The terrain, trees and topography of the land surrounding the lodge makes for a perfect and relaxing setting.

Granite Springs Lodge and Event Center

At the Almond Branch, we want to help you celebrate and plan your weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, and all celebrations that life can have. We will customize our packages to suit your needs. Our family has been living in the Mitchell/Fulton area for 10 + years! We can't wait to serve you!

Almond Branch

The Highland Conference Center's Grand Ballroom offers a beautiful setting for any wedding reception which means you need look no further for the perfect place to celebrate your special day. The Highland Conference Center has full-service on-site catering that can cater to any size of group with ease. All food is prepared with only the freshest ingredients. With over sixty entrees to choose from like a Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Parmesan Crusted Pork Loin, Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast, an Italian Pasta Buffet and other inviting options, you are sure to find an entree to please your guests. If you have a special request, we would be happy to discuss customized menu items to best suit your needs. Everything is provided, from the room set up exactly how you want it set, white linens and napkins, flatware, china, & glassware, to attentive staff to serve and clean up which makes you feel like a guest at your own event. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy yourself.

Highland Conference Center

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