The Shores at Five Island
Wedding venue in Emmetsburg, Iowa




About The Shores at Five Island
Set on the west shore of Five Island Lake in Emmetsburg, The Shores at Five Island is an event venue and community center with lake and golf course views. Its 4,330-square-foot Lakeview Ballroom hosts wedding receptions for up to 330 guests, and the venue offers indoor ceremony setups as well as an outdoor lakeside greenspace with an arbor. The veranda provides an additional lakeside gathering area. Wedding packages include ballroom tables and chairs with setup and teardown, the catering kitchen and hallways, a staffed bar, event staffing, audio/video equipment, venue cleaning, and use of the greenspace, ceremony chairs, and veranda. Couples may bring a licensed caterer; food is prepared off-site. Alcohol must be purchased through the venue. The site also offers linens, chair covers, dinnerware, beverage service, and discounted golf rates for wedding parties and guests.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 330 guests
- Price
- $3,000–$5,500
- Pricing note
- The 2024–2025 package sheet lists Lakeview Ballroom wedding rentals from $3,000 to $5,500, depending on package and season (November–April or May–October). Optional services and beverages may cost extra.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 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 The Shores at Five Island
- Website: theshoresatfiveisland.com/golf
- Phone: (712) 852-2262
- Address: 14 North Lawler Street
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