Your outdoor waterfront wedding awaits

Whiskey Barrel arbor overlooking Shell Lake during fall wedding ceremony at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

Come see our waterfront wedding venue at The Cove at Shell Lake

We offer lake side views that can only be found at The Cove at Shell Lake wedding and event venue. Located on the water’s edge of Shell Lake in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, we are just minutes from downtown Tulsa.

photo credits: Morgan Glocker Photography

  • Starr Pavilion overlooking Shell Lake during a fall wedding ceremony at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    Take center stage on the lake front whiskey barrel arbor or under Starr Pavilion. Both are purpose built to showcase the entire wedding party with a focus on the bride and groom.

    photo credits: Blair JaeDell Photography

  • Whiskey Barrel arbor overlooking Shell Lake during fall wedding ceremony at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    Designed for weddings, the whiskey barrel arbor and Starr Pavilion provide a beautiful focal point for you and your bridal party.

    photo credits: Morgan Glocker Photography

Wedding Pavilion

Event pavilion overlooking lake with band during reception at night showing off the bistro and chandelier lighting at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

Starr Pavilion provides a grand outdoor multiuse shelter for weddings, receptions, catering, dancing and live music.

photo credits: Lance Caleb Miller

  • Wedding pavilion overlooking Shell Lake with seating for 100, chandelier lighting and wooded area at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    Weddings under Starr Pavilion provide an elevated panoramic view of Shell Lake and a center isle over 100 feet long.

    photo credits: Blair JaeDell Photography

  • Event pavilion overlooking lake with band during reception at night showing off the bistro and chandelier lighting at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    Live entertainment and Starr Pavilion make for a perfect elevated sound stage.

    photo credits: Redirection Direct Media

Weddings and Events are Beautiful Day and Night

  • Event pavilion overlooking lake during wedding reception with waterfront arbor at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    Day Time

    With seating for 250 guests, dozens of trees provide a perfect shaded wonderland for your wedding or event guests to enjoy the outdoor beauty.

  • Event pavilion overlooking lake with band during reception at night showing off the bistro and chandelier lighting at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    Night Time

    Framed with beautiful warm bistro lighting, the event area photographs beautifully day and night.

    photo credits: Redirection Direct Media

  • Shell Lake Wedding Venue, Starr Pavilion at the Cove at Shell Lake near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    With 3 large fans and an abundance of shade, Starr Pavilion is ready to host even the biggest bridal parties.

    photo credits: Sam Wheeler Photography

  • Shell Lake Wedding Venue, Starr Pavilion at the Cove at Shell Lake near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    Designed with symmetry and scale, Starr Pavilion is ready to frame your perfect wedding photos.

    photo credits: Sam Wheeler Photography

  • Event pavilion overlooking lake at night showing off the bistro and chandelier lighting at The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    With 8 chandeliers, Starr Pavilion is ready for your sunset event.

Bridal Suite

Need a place to get ready for your wedding, we have that too. Enjoy our wonderful space inside a lakefront A-frame.

  • Bridal Suite in A-frame lake house for bridal party with the spiral staircase, The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    A truly unique space with 22 foot A-frame ceilings.

    photo credits: Morgan Glocker Photography

  • Bridal Suite in A-frame lake house for bridal party with the spiral staircase, The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    The main space greets you with a beautiful custom dark walnut spiral stair.

  • Bridal Suite in A-frame lake house for bridal party with the spiral staircase, The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    A beautiful space for hair and makeup is provided for you and your bridal party.

    photo credits: Blair JaeDell Photography

  • Bridal Suite in A-frame lake house for bridal party with the spiral staircase, The Cove At Shell Lake Wedding Venue near Tulsa in Sand Springs, OK

    The landing in front of the spiral stair is a favorite social space to gather just before the big event.

    photo credits: Blair JaeDell Photography

Make wedding memories that will last a lifetime at The Cove at Shell Lake Venue…

A must see wedding… With the music, two arbors, and private wedding vows, this absolutely beautiful wedding shows the most engaging use of the ceremony spaces to date. Elegant, exquisite, perfect….

photo credits: Blair JaeDell Photography

music credits: Better Man by Paolo Nutini

Striking use of personality makes for some dramatic photos under Starr pavilion. We love the non-traditional poses contrasting with this beautiful wedding.

photos credits: Sam Wheeler Photography

music credits: Cannon In D Remix by Ronald Jenkess

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