Our Story

A Family Lake Property,
Reimagined.

We bought 131 Shoreside this spring as our own retreat on Lake Hartwell — and it didn't take long to realize it was too good not to share.

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Why We Opened the Gates

Before this property, we hosted wedding parties at our wine bar in Chicago — and loved every minute of being part of people's best days. When we found this place on Lake Hartwell, we knew we wanted to bring that same feeling here.

131 Shoreside exists for couples who'd rather have forty people who truly know them than four hundred who don't.

We provide the space — tables, chairs, tent, even the house for the weekend — then step back and let the day be yours. We lean on the property's natural light and quiet rather than trying to be something it's not.

Meet the Hosts

Who's Behind 131 Shoreside

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Matt & Hilary

131 Shoreside is our own retreat on Lake Hartwell. Hosting weddings here is a continuation of something we loved doing at our wine bar in Chicago — being part of people's best days.

We're involved from the first inquiry through the send-off — you're working directly with the people who know the property best, not a rotating events staff.

"The best venues don't try to impress you. They just get out of the way of the day."

— Guiding philosophy behind 131 Shoreside

See What's Included

Take a look at how a day at 131 Shoreside actually works, from arrival to send-off.

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