Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Wedding venue in Deerwood, Minnesota
About Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Set on the shores of Bay Lake in Deerwood, Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort offers indoor and outdoor wedding settings, with outdoor ceremonies by the lake and an indoor lodge atmosphere featuring log beams, stone fireplaces, and lake views. The resort’s upper-level ballrooms can be arranged for weddings or receptions; its 5,300-square-foot Island Ballroom accommodates up to 300 for a dinner reception. For outdoor celebrations, guests can gather on a deck overlooking the lake before moving upstairs to a private banquet room for a buffet or plated dinner. Wedding planning support includes coordination of guest accommodations, food and reception details, and help finding local photographers, musicians, florists, and DJs. Lodging options include cabins, condos, villas, and hotel-style rooms, with restaurants, a coffee shop, pools, and beaches nearby.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel · Golf club · Restaurant
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
- Website: ruttgers.com
- Phone: (218) 678-2885
- Address: 25039 Tame Fish Lake Road
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