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Bridgeview Yacht Club is a wedding venue located in Island Park. Nestled on Barnum Island Wharf, this estate gives couples a picturesque waterfront view as their romantic backdrop. The elegant event spaces, timeless decor, and dedicated staff can turn any soon-to-be-wed's big day into an unforgettable celebration.

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Bridgeview Yacht Club can accommodate up to 400 wedding guests in its picturesque indoor and outdoor event spaces. Each room is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment to create any couple's ideal atmosphere. Their main indoor setting, The Pavilion, sports a timeless aesthetic with its crystal chandeliers, ceiling drapery, and large windows for plenty of natural light. Cocktail hours can take place in the State Room, which features a 25-foot long granite bar for guests to enjoy their drink menu. Nearlyweds that dream of an open-air ceremony will have access to the picturesque grounds, from the intimate pergola to the lush gardens. The Bridgeview Room, a luxurious dressing suite, is also available onsite for couples and their wedding party to prepare for the altar in style.

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With their one-event-per-day policy, the team at Bridgeview Yacht Club will make sure that you have the entire space to yourself on your special day. During your planning process, the staff will go above and beyond to turn your nuptial vision into a reality. They offer a myriad of event services, which include event coordination, event rentals, in-house catering and bartending, and wedding cake design. Ample parking is available on the property, with wheelchair accessibility, valet services, and shuttle service to give guests a relaxing day from start to finish.

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Referred to as Long Island’s most picturesque waterfront wedding venue, Bridgeview Yacht Club has been catering to NY couples for over 20 years! Our photographers and video team love making the trip out to Long Island to shoot at this beautiful venue! Thanks to it’s prime location, couples and their guests enjoy unobstructed views of the water from the glass walled banquet rooms and breathtaking sunsets. In addition to having several rooms to choose from, couples also receive access to Bridgeview Yacht Club’s courtyard and lush gardens. The Long Island wedding venue list their catering packages right on their website and include an affordable buffet option and sit down dinner menu. Our team of wedding photographers and videographers have captured several beautiful weddings at Bridgeview Yacht Club and ca’t wait to return! Check out our wedding photos and video below….

Elizabeth and Daniel

Our photographers had a great time capturing this romantic wedding at Bridgeview Yacht Club. The adorable couple got ready at home and exchanged vows in a church ceremony before heading over to the waterfront venue for photos. Elizabeth and Daniel chose the Pavilion room at Bridgeview Yacht Club which features a grand ballroom with walls of glass and fabric draped ceilings and eleven (yes 11) crystal chandeliers! The reception kicked off with a fun introduction for the wedding party and first dance by the newlyweds. Our videographers did a great job creating a romantic yet fun wedding trailer video for Elizabeth and Daniel that features footage of them getting ready, their ceremony and of course those amazing water views. Be sure to check it out!

Theresa and Rich

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Theresa & Rich’s New Year’s Eve wedding at Bridgeview Yacht Club was a blast to capture! The adorable couple and their fantastic wedding party didn’t let the cold weather stop the party. To celebrate their winter wedding and the new year ringing in , the bridesmaids wore glittery gowns (all 13 of them) and white fur shawls! Bridgeview Yacht Club was sure to have the reception room set up and ready to go for the wedding celebration after their church ceremony and quick stop at their local bar for shots (how fun!). Our photographers and video team then captured the newlyweds at the Long Island waterfront venue before they were introduced into the reception. Be sure to check out their full gallery to see just how amazing a New Year’s Eve wedding can be !

Marianna and Michael

Bridgeview Yacht Club is a great choice for your Long Island wedding if you are seeking a beautiful waterfront view and variety of elegant ballrooms to choose from. Mariana and Michael contact our studio seeking an affordable photography wedding package after booking their wedding date at Bridgeview Yacht Club. Our photographers were honored to work with the beautiful Bride and Groom and captured their church wedding ceremony followed by sunset waterside photos at the venue after wards. Their reception was filled with well wishes from their family and friends and a great dance party to celebrate their union! Be sure to check out their full gallery to see more wedding photos at the Bridegeview Yacht Club below..

Antoinette and Frantz

Bridgeview Yacht Club’s beautiful waterfront setting provided the perfect backdrop for Antoinette and Frantz’s big day.The adorable couple booked our affordable photo and video package to capture their day at the Long Island wedding venue. They started with a first look in the venue followed by romantic bride and groom portraits outside by the water. Bridgeview Yacht Club offers couples several rooms to choose from for their wedding day and affordable wedding packages in an elegant setting. Be sure to check out Antoinette and Frantz’s wedding video trailer to see more of their big day!

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I really wish I could give more than five stars...!!! SERIOUSLY! Everything about the process with Bridgeview was amazing. Our wedding coordinator Samantha was incredibly accessible and ready to answer every question imaginable. From start to finish, she was patient, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Bridgeview was super accommodating with our requests for decorations, and timeline. We did things a little differently, and they were totally receptive to that. The matire'd, Eric, was INCREDIBLE. He was my guiding hand, keep of time, and cooler of nerves. He has a stellar personality, and has a real talent for keeping things moving along. My bridal attendant, Laura, was awesome as well! She was ever-present, without being annoying--always ready to help me with my dress, with a drink, corralling all the little kids in our party. I received nothing but glowing compliments from every one of my guests. The place itself is gorgeous--spacious, clean, elegant. The combination of location and service is unparalleled. I cannot recommend Bridgeview enough!!!

We couldn't have been more happy with Bridgeview Yacht Club as our reception venue choice. From the first meeting with Sam to the final emails before the wedding she was extremely responsive and helpful. The day of the wedding went so smoothly. The maitre'd, Eric, was awesome. If there was ever a problem or issue that came up he figured out a solution with the rest of our vendors (dj and photographers) and then would just fill us in on the plan so that we never even noticed when something went wrong. The bridal attendant Laura was so great as well. She was able to fix my maid of honor's dress in the middle of the reception when her strap completely ripped off. She made sure I didn't leave anything behind and kept track of my stuff and everyone in the wedding party's belongings. Not only did Eric and Laura cater to the bride and groom they checked up on the parents, maid of honor and best man throughout the night to make sure they had everything they needed. The food was amazing. We are still hearing about the BBQ station as well as the Coney Island station we had at the end. Everyone was able to leave at the end of the night with soft pretzels, fries, hot dogs etc.. and they loved it! We could not have asked for a better reception. It was absolutely perfect from beginning to end!

Bridgeview was a spectacular venue for our wedding! Everything about the entire day was stress free; we worked with Sam for the planning and then Eric the night of. All of the transitions and finer details worked out smoothly. The food was delicious and wait staff was superb. We have not a single complaint about the night. They truly outdid themselves. BONUS: Leftover food was sent home with family.

Bridgeview Yacht Club was the best decision we made for the entire affair! The food was amazing, cocktail hour was such a hit-people are still talking about it a month later! The people at Bridgeview were so wonderful with details, odd requests, issues, tending to everything it was amazing!

The service and staff at BVYC are absolutely unparalleled. We worked with Jenn Savine as our sales manager and she was INCREDIBLE from the moment we met. She understood our personalities and was able to work with us on every detail of our wedding – from helping us organize our to-do list, to assisting with “theme” ideas, and answering my random emails about signature drinks.. she made planning a breeze for us and was a pleasure to work with. Our maitre d was Eric and my bridal attendant was Kristen. They were on top of EVERYTHING. If anything went wrong, we still don’t know about it. We had a downpour that day and had to move our ceremony inside; we were disappointed at first, but when we saw how gorgeous the room looked we didn’t even care. In fact, our guests now faced the water which may have been even better! The changes were made so efficiently. Not a beat was missed with our timing and the evening went off as planned. The staff is phenomenal. Eric and Kristen were by our sides all night, very attentive and ready for any request. At one point I went to wipe sweat from my forehead (from dancing), but Eric jumped in with a handkerchief to pat it away so my makeup wouldn’t smear. I was blown away. They both made sure we were happy, comfortable, and fed all night. Even better, our moms raved about how often they were checked on too! As for the venue itself, the beautiful thing about BVYC is that it IS beautiful! We had minimal decor because it’s so elegant that we didn’t want to take away from it with too many items. Our guests RAVED about the food, ambience, and staff. They were in awe of the venue and had lovely things to say about how well they were treated by everyone: “As though we were all part of the bridal party." The bottom line is that BVYC won’t steer you wrong and they TRULY have your best interest and best wedding at heart. Trust their expertise! I highly recommend BVYC and all 3 of these wonderful people who made our wedding dreams come true.

Exclusively yours... Bridgeview specializes in celebrating one wedding at a time in our elegant waterfront estate.

You and your guests will privately enjoy strolling through our lush gardens and spacious courtyards. Our facility features a Nantucket styled cocktail room that precedes your reception in our majestic ballroom, all nestled dockside where you can enjoy the truly unique atmosphere that our waterfront offers.

Our creative chefs will delight you with a variety of cuisines. From the owners and managers to our helpful wait staff you will enjoy the hospitality and personal attention that you deserve.  

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Festival, ahoy a dozen things to know about st. paul's minnesota yacht club.

It's the biggest music festival launched in the Twin Cities in 12 years. It's expecting more than 30,000 musicheads per day. And it's being produced by the same company that puts on Lollapalooza and the Austin City Limits fests.

There's a lot to learn about the Minnesota Yacht Club — especially for deprived Twin Cities music lovers who haven't been to a big, nationally promoted festival like this since Live Nation's ill-fated River's Edge Music Festival on the same site in 2012.

With its inaugural voyage scheduled Friday and Saturday at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, the river-themed event features a Gen-X-nostalgic all-rock lineup led by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, Black Crowes, the Offspring, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, the Hold Steady and a dozen more acts. New Orleans' soul-funk troupe Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue are the only non-rock act on the bill, and they actually rock harder than most of them.

Here are some pointers, talking points and pointed opinions going into this weekend's mega-bash.

1. Saturday's single-day tickets are sold out. Even though they just played in town last year , the Chili Peppers' day as headliners quickly proved more popular than Morissette's. However, two-day general admission festival passes (now $255) and one-day Friday tickets ($135) were still available at press time via minnesotayachtclubfestival.com .

2. No, it's not a "yacht rock" festival. There actually has been a lot of confusion about this. The event's name is simply a fun spin on its riverside location and the relative irony of someone having a yacht in Minnesota. It has nothing to do with the genre of music associated with breezy and cheesy '70s-'80s hitmakers like Toto, Seals & Crofts and Christopher Cross. How fun would it have been to see one of those acts sandwiched between the Hold Steady and Offspring, though?

3. Boats actually are part of the experience. "Riverboat VIP" ticket holders ($825) can lounge in air-conditioning on the Jonathan Padelford and even take a 60-minute cruise on the paddleboat during the fest. Why anyone would want to go to a music fest to set sail for South St. Paul, we're not sure, but it's a unique idea for a festival.

4. The company behind it is in the festival business. C3 got its start with the hugely successful Austin City Limits Music Festival in the early 2000s before turning Lollapalooza into a one-weekend Chicago event. Live Nation bought a 51% stake in the company in 2014 but mostly leaves C3 to do its own thing when it comes to festivals. Other fests in its portfolio include Boston Calling, Atlanta's Shaky Knees and New York's Governors Ball — all steeped in unique branding and preparations for each city.

"We've been talking to the city well over a year now and working with them on the logistical plans," C3 promoter Tim Sweetwood said of MYC.

5. There will be only two stages (and no overlapping performances). While many festivals require fans to make tough decisions and Iditarod-like treks between competing stages — OK, maybe that's being a little dramatic — the setup at MYC in its first year features just two stages with alternating music that never runs concurrently. Dubbed the Skipper Stage and Crow's Nest Stage, they are only about a quarter-mile apart, too.

6. Gwen Stefani's appearance is the rarest among the top names. Last seen in town making a surprise appearance with husband Blake Shelton at the TC Summer Jam in 2022 , the former No Doubt singer and ex-coach on NBC's "The Voice" has not been performing a lot of late; just a handful of fly-in gigs this summer.

In the solo gigs she has done in 2024, Stefani has been revisiting many songs from No Doubt (with whom she reunited at Coachella fest in April ), including "Don't Speak," "Just a Girl" and "Hella Good."

7. The lineup isn't entirely a nostalgia trip. All these aforementioned acts make it look exclusively like a '90s and early '00s throwback fest, but there are actually modern stars and buzzmakers on the lineup.

Texas slinger Gary Clark Jr. has been the most thrilling blues-rock guitarist on tour over the past decade . Harmonious Seattle rockers the Head and the Heart have racked up a swath of radio hits and TV/film placement with songs like "Lost in My Mind." Twangy singer Morgan Wade has made a couple of well-reviewed records with Jason Isbell's guitarist Sadler Vaden as her producer. Indie-rocker Michigander is a critical favorite.

The Twin Cities' own pop-rock darlings Hippo Campus have become a big draw , too, recently playing New York's Governors Ball festival and selling out the Armory in Minneapolis.

8. There's good local representation. In addition to Hippo Campus, we'll see hard-charging local faves Gully Boys help kick off the fest Friday ahead of viral sensations Durry . On Saturday, fuzz-rocky kids Bugsy play before a fun afternoon twofer with Soul Asylum and the semi-local Hold Steady. As rock-only lineups go — musical diversity is not Yacht Club's strong suit — these are some of the state's most relevant acts present or past playing live in 2024.

9. The list of items you're allowed to bring in is short. Leave the chairs, coolers and umbrellas at home. Only small fanny packs, clutch purses, emptied hydration packs or small clear bags are allowed in. Other permissible items include: phones, baby strollers, blankets/towels, binoculars, reusable water bottles, non-aerosol sunscreen (3.4 ounce max) and Frisbees. For our sake, though, please don't bring any Frisbees.

10. There's a longer list of alternative transportation options. Coming from Austin, Texas, a city with notorious traffic problems, C3 makes a point of encouraging biking, ride-sharing and public transit options at all its festivals.

There's a designated rideshare dropoff site (Uber, Lyft, taxi) near the Wabasha Street entrance at 49 E. Fillmore Av. Bike lots are located at both that entrance and the second set of gates along W. Water Street (bring your own lock). For light rail, the Green Line's Central Station is a half-mile walk away. Ample public bus route stops also can be mapped out via metrotransit.org .

11. Harriet Island isn't really an island, and it isn't all that hard to get to. You wouldn't know it from the maps on the festival's website — or if you're one of those uppity Minneapolitans who never visit the other Twin City — but you can approach the park from the southwest side of the river as well as the downtown side. There are assorted parking options over there, too.

12. This is just a start. "It's sort of a slow burn to start," C3′s Sweetwood said, promising expansion in the years to come. "We'll try to give it a little more color and better branding, the kind of things we have a good feel for at C3, being primarily a festival producer."

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Friday lineup (in order, 12:45-10:30 p.m.): Harbor and Home, Gully Boys, Michigander, Morgan Wade, Durry, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, the Head and the Heart, Gwen Stefani, Black Crowes, Alanis Morissette.

Saturday (1-10:30 p.m.): Nico Vega, Bugsy, Wilderado, Soul Asylum, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Hippo Campus, the Hold Steady, the Offspring, Gary Clark Jr., Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Tickets: $135-$925 Fri. only, $255-$1,395 two-day.

Website: minnesotayachtclubfestival.com .

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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The most boats ever will compete in the 100th Bayview Yacht Club race to Mackinac Island

Billed on its website as the “world’s longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race,” the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race is set to start Saturday.

A record-setting 334 boats have registered for the 100 th year of the race, shattering the record of 316 in 1985 and a huge contrast compared with the 200 boats that raced last year, said David Stoyka, spokesman for the Bayview Yacht Club, which puts on the race.

Bayview Yacht Club says boats start leaving the Black River in Port Huron around 8 a.m. on race day and will continue leaving until around noon. From the Black River, they will proceed up the St. Clair River, under the Blue Water Bridge, into Lake Huron.

The first scheduled start time in Lake Huron is 11:30 a.m., with starts every 10 minutes until approximately 1:30 p.m. The starts may be delayed due to weather conditions.

This year, for the 100 th running, the race will follow the original 1925 route and span 204 nautical miles. From the starting point, the boats will head north along the Michigan shoreline, passing south of Bois Blanc Island, sailing west to east at the finish line between Round Island and Mackinac Island, organizers said.

The range of boats are expected to finish in between 30 and 60 hours.

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Teams at all skill levels have entered the race, which draws competitors from around the world.  The highly skilled racers know they will cross the bow of competitors within inches. Still, there's always risk of a crash with the slightest miscalculation.

"Everybody recognizes this is super intense," said champion sailor  Tim Prophit , 65, of St. Clair Shores, past commodore of Bayview Yacht Club and owner of Fast Tango, a North American 40 sailboat.

The teams are vying for trophies and flags to show their accomplishments.

The J.L. Hudson Trophy is awarded to the boat with the best corrected time in Division I, and the Canadian Club Classic Trophy is awarded to the boat with the best corrected time in Division II.

How can spectators follow the race?

Spectators may visit bycmack.com during the race and click on “RaceTracking” link to watch real-time GPS positioning of all the race boats, or on your mobile device download the free app YB Races and select the current race.

Boats will start arriving at Mackinac Island on Sunday afternoon and continue until Monday evening, all dependent upon the wind.

Finishes can be seen from Windermere Point on Mackinac Island at the south end of Main Street.

Sailors who have completed 25 Bayview Mackinac Races are called “Old Goats,” according to the club, while those who have completed 50 are called “Grand Rams.” 

"Double Goats" are sailors who have completed 25 Bayview Mackinac Races and 25 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Races. This year’s Chicago to Mackinac race encountered strong winds in Lake Michigan , snapping some boats’ masts and tossing one sailor overboard. No one was hurt.

Volunteers who have served for 15 years on the Race Committee are honored with the title “Old Forts,” as designated by the Race Committee.

This story includes material from a staff report by former Free Press reporter Phoebe Wall Howard and from the Bayview Yacht Club.

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The most boats ever will compete in the 100th Bayview Yacht Club race to Mackinac Island

Billed on its website as the “world’s longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race,” the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race is set to start Saturday. A record-setting 334 boats have registered for the 100th year of the race, shattering the record of 316 in 1985 and a huge contrast compared with the 200 boats that raced last year, said David Stoyka, spokesman for the Bayview Yacht Club, which puts on the race. Bayview Yacht Club says boats start leaving the Black River in Port Huron around 8 a.m. on race day...

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MSC Seashore’s MSC Yacht Club is the largest in the fleet.

For a mighty ship with 1,648 crew members and 5,632 passengers, it’s important to feel like you can get away from the masses and enjoy some peace and quiet while on board the MSC Seashore . The exclusive MSC Yacht Club , with its ingenious ship-within-a-ship model, allows guests to spread out over four different decks. The largest in the fleet, this all-inclusive experience includes not only the best sea views on the ship, but also, premium accommodations, a large sun-soaked solarium with whirlpools, a private restaurant and lounge, and a secluded swimming pool. Travelers will also love the 24-hour butler service and complimentary premium beverages. You’re on vacation after all, go ahead and indulge.

Reserved Venues

From the moment you arrive at the port, you’ll be well taken care of throughout the embarkation and disembarkation processes with priority access. Once on board, you’ll have access to private spaces, reserved expressly for MSC Yacht Club guests, like a dedicated fine dining restaurant, private sun deck and swimming pool, and the Top Sail Lounge, a relaxing place to unwind with inventive finger foods and live music after a fun-filled day.

Cool off in your private pool and enjoy a cocktail while you relax and soak up the sun.

Round-the-Clock Butler Service

No matter what time of day it is, your dedicated butler will ensure that you have the most unforgettable experience while on board. Whether you’d like to request room service or extra beverages and snacks, or you’d like turn-down service with extra toiletries and towels, your butler is up to the task.

An Expert Concierge Team

You’ll have access to your own concierge team that can handle any request, whether you’d like dinner reservations at specialty restaurants, private shopping access, or VIP seating during a show. If you’re interested in extraordinary excursions while on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve or Nassau, the concierge team is happy to assist.

Exclusive Access While on Ocean Cay

When the ship has arrived at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, MSC Yacht Club guests will have sole access to the Ocean House Beach, an open-air space, complete with incredible views, beachfront cabanas, and extra amenities like towels and cold water.

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Choose from a variety of rooms to suit your budget and taste. From expansive rooms with private whirlpools and balconies to suites with inventive bunkbed configurations for children, you’ll find all of the comforts of home while onboard.

Plenty of Amenities

While you’ll have access to the entire ship, full of dining, entertainment, and swimming options, the MSC Yacht Club access includes extra conveniences like premium beverage options, high-speed internet, and complimentary access to the thermal spa.

The MSC Yacht Club offers an elevated menu at the dedicated restaurant.

The Best of the Rest

When you venture out to explore the rest of the ship, outside of the MSC Yacht Club, you’ll find that this 1,100-foot ship, the longest in the MSC Cruises fleet, has plenty of outdoor space to discover including the Bridge of Sighs, an elevated glass walkway, and plenty of outdoor dining and lounge opportunities.

Kids of all ages will love the clubs and dedicated children’s spaces as well as the swimming pools, whirlpools, and Pirates Cove Aquapark, complete with a waterslide and ropes course adventure trail.

Choose from a variety of Caribbean sailings with MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest cruise brand, including itineraries on the MSC Seashore that span from three to fourteen nights. Go solo, with a partner or friend, or with your entire family in tow—there’s something for everyone.

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