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This new kid on the bash block is sure to 'hang tough' for any special occasion.
Lovingly restored by artist-designer owners (also of the Blue Dress Barn) their latest effort is nestled in marvelous Millburg and filled with so many clever vintage architectural and decor details you'll delight in their design diligence.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityBarn / Farm / RanchHistoric BuildingLoft / Warehouse Building
Views
CourtyardGarden
Style
Art Deco
Bohemian
Eclectic
Rustic
Vintage
Days Venue is closed
Nov-April seasonal business
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Rescued Blacksmith building from the early 1900's located in a Ghost town of Millburg, Michigan - This amazing building sets on a corner of the small town (a full block long). It's as if you have the whole town to yourself! Handmade iron railings and light fixtures...Euro style courtyard and gardens...gorgeous art deco bridal studio & Mens lounge - creative details everywhere.

Capacity

Seated
175
Buffet
175
Standing
175
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Additional charges

We recommend hiring a shuttle to get your guests in and out of the small town and country side safely.

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2014
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
Inside Scoop

Sundance studios is like walking into a delightful eclectic vintage fairy tale…4 rescued buildings found siting side-by-side have been transformed into one glorious swanky space with a whisper of sweet elegance ….Outdoor European inspired Rose Gardens, Ceremony site and Cocktail hour lawn...with a French Bridal Studio & The Mans Groom Studio AKA "the Garage". Sundance is just over an hour from Chicago in a small country town 10 minutes from Lake Michigan…this is a place you can take your guests away too... without letting them forget you still have city style.

Venue Features
The scene:
Sundance Studios in located in a small ghost town in Millburg Michigan..just over an hour from Chicago . As you enter the small town you wonder immediately if you have made a wrong turn...just then you will see an Old Blacksmith building echoing for your attention a whole block long. It is then you know you have reached your destination and this is going to be good ....Once entering the buiilding you will see mass amounts tumbleweed hanging above your head...reminding you - you get to "loose yourself" this weekend. Vintage light fixtures from Paris, Crystals mixed with rusty steel...glorious gardens. ...its all the eye candy could ever ask for...Bohemian in all its beauty!
Design:
Amelia Briske is the designer/creator of Sundance Studios...also the owner of The Blue Dress Barn ( as seen in Martha Stewart) and her sister barn Millcreek Barns Wilde ...she is also the designer of many prominent restaurants in Chicago - Sushi Wabi, Veersway, Grange Hall and Decero to name a few. She is a master of color and style. Recently invited to Soho Chicago. Amelia has recently taken her family to the country side of Michigan where she found her newest venture Sundance Studio.
Extra perks:
harvest style tables rounds charvari chairs handmade cocktail table vintage tables galore! creative details everywhere
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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 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
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