Venue at the Cove Logo - Established in 2023 at Bartlett Lake, Arizona
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Bride and groom ceremony at Venue at the Cove with Bartlett Lake in the background
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About

Experience Arizona's most memorable lakeside wedding venue 
that will make you cherish your wedding forever.

Welcome to Venue at the Cove, where your event and wedding dreams set sail over the serene waters of Bartlett Lake. 


We believe that every love story is unique, and your wedding day should be nothing less than extraordinary. Our venue was founded with one simple yet powerful mission: to bring every couple’s dream wedding to life, no matter how big, small, or uniquely personal.


As owners, we are passionate about turning your vision into reality. Whether you dream of an intimate sunset ceremony overlooking the water, a grand celebration under the desert stars, or a whimsical lakeside soirée, we’re here to make it happen. From the moment you step onto our grounds, our event and wedding team is dedicated to ensuring your day is seamless, magical, and filled with love.


At Venue at the Cove you’re not just booking a venue, you’re stepping into a place where your love story is honored, your dreams are heard, and every detail is crafted with care.


Let’s create the wedding you’ve always imagined, right here by the lake.


Your dream. Our passion. The perfect beginning.

Bride and groom table at sunset right before wedding dinner at Venue at the Cove

MILESTONES

2020

Established The Cove at Bartlett, an elegant restaurant with the best burger in Arizona.

2023

Established Venue at the Cove and hosted our first wedding at the Cove Lookout.

2024

Celebrated multiple weddings as we poured our hearts in to creating a beautiful lakeside wedding venue in Arizona.

2025

Completed the bridal & groom cottages and finalized the building of Venue at the Cove. It is truly a wedding venue that we are proud of!

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LAKESIDE WEDDING AND EVENT VENUE IN ARIZONA

EST 2023

LAKESIDE WEDDING AND EVENT VENUE IN ARIZONA

Bride and groom standing at alter with officiant with wedding parties standing by at Venue at the Cove
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Our Values

Immerse yourself in desert landscape and bring your lakeside wedding dreams to life

Beautiful scenic photo from Bartlett Lake from middle of the lake on a beach looking a sunset over the mountains

The Owners

“Our philosophy is simple: your dream, our passion, the perfect beginning."

Brad & Melody Kircher

Owners & Executive Chef

Brad Kircher Owner and Chef of Venue at the Cove with bride and groom at Venue at the Cove
Hors D'oeuvres at wedding after ceremony during cocktail hour at Venue at the Cove