| ign="center"> | | | | In the past, boats much like the Sevlo were commonly |
| Weddings in Ontario are big business. It is an industry | | | | used by wealthy cottagers to get to their palatial |
| that generates millions of dollars every year. Today's | | | | summer homes in the area and by many of the |
| bride is no longer content with the ordinary. They want | | | | classic resorts yesteryear that dotted Muskoka |
| their wedding to be a uniquely memorable event and | | | | shorelines. Today sadly, not only have the classic |
| many resorts in Ontario are more than willing to | | | | motor yachts all but disappeared, so have most of the |
| accommodate. For many Ontario resorts, attracting | | | | beautiful old Muskoka resorts," states Rick Breckbill, |
| their share of the ever-growing wedding market is | | | | owner of Severn Lodge. "We've hosted many |
| tremendously important as resort weddings can be a | | | | weddings over the years at Severn Lodge. We have |
| very lucrative business that can supplement resort | | | | found that when a bride selects Severn Lodge for her |
| revenues over the slower and less prosperous swing | | | | wedding it is either because she has a connection to |
| seasons. Not surprising, competition to attract brides is | | | | the Muskoka area or because she wants a wedding |
| heating up. Severn Lodge ( a traditional Muskoka | | | | venue that offers the beauty and singular charm of a |
| resort that has been operated for over 80 years by | | | | tradition Muskoka lodge. Incorporating our historic motor |
| the Breckbill family, offers brides a unique service to | | | | yacht into the wedding festivities adds an additional |
| ensure that their Muskoka wedding is very special. It is | | | | touch of class and makes the day truly memorable. |
| a wedding feature that is not offered anywhere else. | | | | As well, the Sevlo provides many spectacular photo |
| Severn Lodge's classic Muskoka boat, Sevlo, which | | | | opportunities. Some beautiful wedding photos have |
| has been lovingly restored and maintained, is available | | | | been taken of the bride and groom on board. I don't |
| for resort weddings to transport the bride and her | | | | know of any other resort in Ontario that offers a |
| bridal party to the ceremony or reception. This very | | | | vintage boat for wedding parties", adds Breckbill. |
| special added touch, allows brides to make a | | | | Today, Severn Lodge is one of only a few |
| spectacular entrance that will be long remembered by | | | | long-established Ontario resorts to continue their long |
| the bride and groom and wedding guests alike. Built for | | | | tradition of exceptional resort wedding services; |
| Lady Eaton of the prominent Eaton department store | | | | catering to weddings, offering wedding packages, and |
| family by the Ditchburn Boat Company of Gravenhurst, | | | | the services of an onsite wedding coordinator to |
| Ontario in 1922, Sevlo is a 37' Ditchburn sedan motor | | | | ensure that every detail of the wedding ceremony, the |
| launch that has been owned by Severn Lodge since | | | | wedding reception, the wedding dinner and dance is |
| 1944. Its primary use is to take their resort guests on | | | | taken care of. There is nothing more romantic than a |
| scenic cruises of Gloucester Pool and to transport | | | | beautiful Muskoka resort wedding, especially when the |
| wedding parties and wedding guests. | | | | bride and bridal party arrive for the wedding ceremony |
| "The Sevlo is an important piece of Muskoka's history. | | | | in style on a classic mahogany motor launch. |