Tuesday, December 25, 2018

MERRY CHRISTMAS & a Blessed New Year from Dooley's Chapel on the Lake!  We wish you all wonderful holidays with your loved ones. We look forward to seeing all our Resort guests in the New Year and all our Brides & Grooms celebrating the start of their lives together!

Congratulations to everyone that just got engaged during the holidays!!  We are very excited for you! If we can help you with your wedding dreams & planning please let us know!!  We would love to take you on a tour of our Wedding Chapel!

All our best wishes & blessings to all!!
God Bless!

Wendie, Pat, Laine and Lisa
Dooley's Chapel on the Lake
1060 crows Nest Trail
Branson, MO 65616
417-338-2524







Sunday, December 2, 2018

Race To The Altar 2018







Dooley's Chapel on the Lake was proud to be a part of the 2018 Race to the Altar as the wedding venue.  The winners, Josh and Hillary, were treated to a wedding valued at over $12,000 as part of the Branson Bridal Show.  This is an annual event with the next show scheduled for February 2019.

The chapel, with a spectacular view of Table Rock Lake, was the perfect backdrop for their wedding.  Guests were treated to a delicious dinner catered by Jamie's Creative Catering and danced the night away to the sounds of SRM PRO.  The wedding dress, linens, flowers and cake were all part of the top prize.

If you are looking for a special venue for your Branson wedding, we invite you to visit us.  Tour appointments are available Monday through Thursday and Sunday.  We would love to help you create the perfect wedding on beautiful Table Rock Lake.


Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Casperita White Pumpkin


The calendar has officially turned over to Fall!  We were recently sent a link for these cute little Casperita pumpkins.  Great addition for Fall Wedding Decor.  We are excited for our upcoming Fall brides and hoping for spectacular Ozark colors.




The Casperita white pumpkin is a favorite as a wedding and shower pumpkin. The white to creamy flesh goes with your event decor flawlessly. The diameter averages between 3 to 5 inches wide.  To order directly, visit Autumn Harvest Pumpkins Wedding Pumpkins.


Sunday, September 16, 2018

Getting ready for Fall!

Well we are starting to finish up our late Summer Weddings!  Shannon & Chris had a super fun reception last night and they looked gorgeous while they celebrated and karaoked the night a way!! There were many talented singers in the crowd! We look forward to posting some pictures in the near future! Two weddings next weekend and then we will truly be into our Fall Wedding Season!
Can't wait for the Fall colors and crisp weather!

We still have a few late Fall dates and some availability for Winter/Spring Weddings!  It is not too late! Give us a call and we will get you started!

We are waiting for photos from the photographers.....we will post them as soon as we can!
Welcome Fall and our Fall couples!!

Friday, August 31, 2018

August Weddings









CONGRATULATIONS Caitlyn & Cole!!  We were so excited to see the start of your sweet family!! We wish you all a lifetime of joy & happiness! All our prayers & best wishes, Wendie , Pat & The Dooley's Chapel on the Lake Staff 💕💕💕






Thursday, August 23, 2018

Wedding Season is upon us! Race to the Alter Winners

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Cherry!  Race to the Altar Winners.
Wedding Season is upon us!! Race to the Alter is this weekend!!

It just seems like we flew from Resort Season right into our Wedding Season!
We are so excited to show you all our beautiful Brides & handsome Grooms!
Photos will be coming and the  "Exciting Race to the Alter" photos will be posted as well!

The Chapel view has been a great backdrop for our weddings!  We feel very blessed!
Be sure to check out our next BLOG for photos!!

Wendie, Pat & staff

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

It has been a while since we have posted, a lot has been going on at the Resort and at the Chapel. We have been getting lots of families here for vacation. We have been running around like chickens with our heads cut off running the resort this summer. Now it has finally slowed down and we are getting into all things weddings. We have been contacting brides and getting lots of information from them for their upcoming weddings. We have been doing some tours and final appointments. We have a wedding coming up on August 3rd and we are so excited about the wedding. 
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We have gotten some new linens in at the Chapel. They are purple tablecloths with a white flower/sequin overlay. We added some purple and white flowers for the centerpieces. Wendie worked on the centerpieces and she did an amazing job arranging the flowers. The lavender color with the white flower overlay has been one of our favorite table linens.❤ We have thoroughly enjoyed putting the tables together for a mock wedding and getting to share them with all the brides that come through our doors for a tour.


Wendie worked on a cake to display as well so that the brides can get the full effect when they walk in. She used styrofoam for the actual cake, and she arranged flowers all over the cake, sticking to our theme she used purple flowers. Wendie did an amazing job with the cake. She really knows how to arrange those flowers perfectly! 


The Chapel itself is such a beautiful and peaceful space. When we get to go up to the Chapel to decorate or move tables around, it is such a joyous day to get to relax up there without the hectic demands of the resort. We were rearranging tables and chairs the other day to get an idea of how we wanted to set up for a wedding. While we were doing this I looked towards the front of the Chapel and had to take a picture. The sun was shining in and the water was perfect that day. The view from the front of the Chapel is just breathtaking. It is the perfect background for a wedding. This view is my favorite part of the Chapel! The picture doesn't even do it justice!


Another one of my favorite things about the Chapel is a Bridal Veil wall that we have. It is in our office, it is a plain white wall with beautiful veils, lace, and gloves hung on the wall it is just so pretty, clean, white, and just a classic addition to the Chapel! ❤



Lots of LOVE🎔
Emily


Friday, May 11, 2018

Blessing of the Chapel

So much has happened since our last blog! The Chapel construction is complete!
Our parents, children, and grand baby came in from New York, Canada, and Texas to help us bless the Chapel on April 28th. Pastor Faulk performed a moving blessing and Tom King piped some beautiful songs on his bagpipes!



It was a wonderful time to reflect and to thank the many people that have supported and inspired us over the years. Along with the many hands that created the chapel. We were thrilled to take this time to thank them and to bless all those couples who will be entering the chapel to begin their lives together. We are truly blessed to be a part of this awesome day in their lives!

We also took this day to dedicate all the gardens surrounding the chapel in the memory of Ginna and Ron Brander. We promise to carry on their legacy and commitment to the land, lake, and nature.

We want to thank our family for coming in, our employees (past and present) for all their hard work and dedication, our awesome builder and building crews, and our friends~especially our dear friends,  Amalia and Alfredo who drove in from Texas to surprise us!  We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day!




We look forward to taking you on a tour of our "Chapel on the Lake".  We know you will enjoy the gorgeous view of Table Rock Lake and the surrounding Ozark Mountains.
God Bless!

Wendie & Pat

Professional photo by SWJones Photography.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Spring and St. Patrick's Day have Sprung at Dooley's Chapel on the Lake!

We are ready for opening! All of the hard work, long nights, and talent poured into this project have paid off, and it was WELL worth the wait! But as the construction wraps up, the work has only just begun. This week we have WeddingWire coming to the chapel to film a video for us showcasing the venue. We have spent the last two weeks setting up the chapel for a mock wedding, and it is all coming together!




We are all so excited to get into wedding season and witness couples begin their lives together here.
Let us be your venue for your destination wedding! Contact us to schedule a tour of the chapel and resort. We have everything you need for your wedding all in one location!



Dooley Lodges & Chapel on the Lake
417-338-2524
dooleylodges.com
dooleyweddings.com
dooleyweddings@gmail.com



Saturday, February 10, 2018

Chapel in Wedding Mode!!

Check out the Chapel in wedding mode!!

We are getting so close to the completion of the Chapel!!  We thought you might like to get a sneak peek of what a wedding might look like.

Here are some photos of the nearly completed Chapel decorated for  two beautiful Brides!!  The columns, floral earns and chaise will be available for all Bridal photos!!









We are  off to the Branson Bridal Show & EXPO this weekend!  The Race to the Alter contestants will finish their competition events & the winners will be announced Sunday at the EXPO!!  Stop by and see us and meet many awesome wedding vendors (photographers, florist, caterers, etc.).
The EXPO is at the Branson Landing Hilton Convention Center from 11:00 to 3:00 Sunday, February 11th. We hope to see you there!!

Be sure to contact us to schedule a tour of The Wedding Chapel & the Resort for a destination wedding!  We have hiking trails, a boat dock for boating/fishing with your family & guests, the Lodge for family gathering times, the pool & pavilion, the Fire pit for sing-a-longs complete with S'MORES and don't forget the lodge or cabin accommodations!! Everything for your family and guests in one location!!
Dooley Lodges & Chapel on the Lake
417-338-2524
dooleylodges.com
dooleyweddings.com
dooleyweddings@gmail.com

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Getting Close To The Final Stretch!!

We are coming to the final stretch of the Chapel build! Things are really starting to come together!



All the doors are hung and most of the wood trim throughout the building is done.  The Sanctuary's wooden beams are in place and the flooring installations begin tomorrow.  Once the wood flooring is in place, the stone in the sanctuary and the fireplace in the lower level will be done!



You can really visualize the final sidewalk installations and the landscaping possibilities now.  We can't wait to start planting!  We are just waiting to see what kind of weather is coming our way.

The Bride Ready room is looking awesome!  It is almost done! We can't wait to see our Brides standing before the mirrors looking at their radiant reflections.


We are very excited and would love to take any perspective couples on a tour! Give us a call and we will set it up:  417-338-2524

April 28th (Chapel Blessing) here we come!

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Meet The Team!

Meet The Team!
Here at Dooley’s, we consider our team members family. We aspire to bring all of our guests into that family with every booking!  We want to make all our couples dreams come true

Meet Pat!

Our officially declared “Tool Man Dooley” and engineering mind is pleased to meet you! Pat loves spreadsheets, working with his hands, coffee, and smiles. As owner of the property with Wendie, Pat oversees all lodge and chapel operations along with the accounting side.




Meet Wendie!

Commonly referred to as our “Head Honcho”, wonderful Wendie brings her feminine touch and business mastermind to the resort! Wendie loves children, snow, wild animals (except snakes of course) and X’s & O’s. As owner of the property with Pat, Wendie oversees all lodge and chapel operations as well as wedding coordination.  Her goal is to create the wedding of your dreams!




Meet Rebecca!

To say “our Head of Housekeeping is irreplaceable” would be an understatement! Lovely Rebecca’s attention to detail and incredible work ethic helps maintain our immaculate lodges. Rebecca loves the band Bread, fishing, driving “the Bulldog”, her dogs Sassy and Jessie, and clean spaces. Rebecca is delighted to be on our team and help create incredible guest experiences.



Meet Noira Jane!

Also referred to as “Sugar Toes” and official greeter, everyone’s favorite feline is thrilled to grace the Dooley team with her presence. Noira enjoys tuna, sleeping, knocking down desk accessories, playing in fake snow, and warming herself by a laptop fan. Although she may not involve herself in petty management operations, she certainly runs the place.  


Well friends, that's the Dooley team! Stop by and chat sometime! We would love to have you. 

Sincerely, 



Noira Jane