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The Ultimate Guide to Enchanting Wedding Venues in Michigan
Greetings from Michigan, the Great Lake State! Whether you’re feeling the nautical vibes of the Great Lakes or you want more of a city backdrop for your wedding day, we’ve sorted through some of Michigan’s top wedding...
photo by Clary Pfeiffer
Greetings from Michigan, the Great Lake State! Whether you’re feeling the nautical vibes of the Great Lakes or you want more of a city backdrop for your wedding day, we’ve sorted through some of Michigan’s top wedding venues to bring you our very faves.
Farms, barns, beachfronts, vineyards and urban spots are just a few of the options in this iconic Midwestern state. If low-key is what you’re after, check out an old historic Ann Arbor barn. If you’re more interested in a modern soiree in a massive white-walled loft space, we’ll take you to Kalamazoo. Whatever you’re after, Michigan seems like a dream destination now.
By: Alyssa Brown | Venue: Goldner Walsh Garden & Home
Farms, barns, beachfronts, vineyards and urban spots are just a few of the options in this iconic Midwestern state. If low-key is what you’re after, check out an old historic Ann Arbor barn. If you’re more interested in a modern soiree in a massive white-walled loft space, we’ll take you to Kalamazoo. Whatever you’re after, Michigan seems like a dream destination now.
By: Alyssa Brown | Venue: Goldner Walsh Garden & Home
New to the Detroit scene, The Foundation Hotel is housed in the city’s former Fire Department Headquarters. Blending modern luxury with iconic design, choose from two event spaces: the top floor event space with room for a 90 person plated dinner or The Apparatus Room which can accommodate up to 300 for a restaurant buyout. Of course, the stylish rooms are the perfect post-party stay for you and your guests.
A classic farmhouse that’s probably a bit larger than the one you grew up on, Zingerman’s Cornman Farm has the greenest pastures. This beautiful country wedding venue is a great spot to share the good life with locals and out-of-towners alike.
Situated a mere 30 minutes from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Bay Pointe is west Michigan's most perfectly poised lakeside property. Able to accommodate extra large weddings of 400 or cozier weekend-long affairs, take over this stunning resort with the lake, trees and gardens as your setting. Inside tip: Book an available Friday or Sunday wedding date for 2019 and save $1,000.
This historic dairy barn dates back to the 1930s and is actually known as the largest dairy barn in the Midwest. What that means to you, friends, is that it’s a gorgeous old rustic barn with cavernous domed ceilings and an open timber roof. In short, it’s everything your rustic wedding Pinterest boards have been gravitating towards.
Located about ten minutes up the road from Lake Michigan, this artsy studio space has huge stained glass windows, a monster chandelier that’ll make you wanna dance all night long, and rows of manicured rose gardens. How’s that for a bohemian wedding venue that’s just an hour outside Chicago? Sure makes us wanna dance.
Michigan isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when we think of stately old manors, but Greencrest in all its ivy-covered glory is breaking that thought pattern real quick. Surrounded by stately gardens, this is one of those amazing Michigan wedding venues that’s sure to stun all your guests and make them think they’ve been magically transported to the English countryside.
Here’s another epic greenhouse for you plant-crazed lovebirds out there. Planterra Conservatory is a massive glass-encased botanical garden that comes to life with light at night and could be an epic setting for a Michigan wedding that’s totally outside the box.
We could spend weeks writing about the cool warehouse venues in the Midwest and never run out of options we love, and The Cheney Place would absolutely be at the top of that list. Located in Grand Rapids, this window-filled warehouse with concrete and hardwood floors and exposed brick walls makes an awesome spot for an industrial wedding.
If a modern loft space is your dream wedding venue, this Kalamazoo warehouse could be all yours. Loft 310 is a six story brick building with accommodations on-site, a penthouse, and a rooftop. Picture lots of black, white, and awesome.
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Located on a sprawling 30 acres of trees and farmland, this is one stunning Northern Michigan wedding venue. Spread out on the land and dine among the trees with twinkling stars above. We can practically hear the summer symphony of cicadas celebrating your wedding day now.
Southwest Michigan’s Gable Hill is woodsy and delightfully vintage in its aesthetic. Exchange your vows in a meadow overlooking a pond, and party the night away in a big red barn. It doesn’t get more cozy and down-home than this adorable party spot.
What’s better than a big old rustic barn in the middle of nowhere? A big old rustic barn in the middle of gorgeous rolling hills and vineyards, obviously. One of Michigan’s most beautiful wedding venues, Hidden Vineyard has a pond, a whole field full of wildflowers, and is absolutely stunning for a summer or fall wedding.
It would be crazy to ignore the rich industrial history of Michigan’s past and The Henry Ford is here to make sure we don’t forget about its roots. This incredible facility is home to what’s probably the most beautiful ballroom space in Michigan, complete with high ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moulding, epic chandeliers, a huge library, and a sweet courtyard.
A late 19th century greenhouse takes the (wedding) cake on this gorgeous garden property just outside Detroit. The amphitheater, firepit, and outdoor kitchen make Goldner Walsh Garden & Home an epic spot for all the dancing, joy, and jubilation your wedding celebration should be made of.
When it comes to narrowing down your guest list, this spot is all, “the more, the merrier.” Shanahan’s Barn can fit up to 500 party people in its sprawling green country club setting. The gorgeous rustic barn has slatted walls and a massively high ceiling to boot. We’re definitely fantasizing about the cool greenery chandeliers you could rig in this bad boy.
With a commitment to preserving history as well as the future, Castle Farms knows the importance of appreciating their roots while still looking ahead. With multiple indoor and outdoor venue spaces and tons of added perks, this castle seriously does it all. Not to mention, this is one heckuva good looking castle and what fairytale weddings are made of.
Just up the road from Ann Arbor sits one of Michigan’s best wedding venues. Perennial gardens, rolling hills, and a spring fed pond prove the grass is actually greener on a farm. With two barns and plenty of outdoor space, there are various options for how you’ll set the right wedding flow at Misty Farm.
Mackinac Island sits at the northern tip of Michigan and is a sight to behold or become beholden – to your better half, that is. Mission Point Resort on Mackinac is a marine lover’s dream wedding venue and you don’t even have to leave the country to get to this secluded spot.
This lush, lakeside property will instantly transport you onto vacation. Overlooking the Northport Marina, Willowbrook Mill features a cozy double sided stone fireplace, a stately ballroom, and lower level patio, all in a quaint and welcoming town. From the cabin-like event facility to the breezy lake, this former mill is your place for classic, elegant weddings.
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Three cheers for Three Oaks. This vineyard, just off the shore of Lake Michigan, has all the hilly grape views you’d expect to see in Napa, but with the comfort of Midwest hospitality. With horse pastures, ceremony lawns, an outdoor tent, and a rustic barn, this is one incredible Michigan wedding venue.
Add this small-town Michigan party barn to your list of creekside wedding venue possibilities. Surrounded by forest, this former farm and garden nursery features apple orchards and a hundred year old dance hall barn. How’s that for adorable?
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