12 Woodsy Michigan Wedding Venues
Cottonwoods, Oaks, and Pines, oh my!!! Thanks to Michigan's epic natural scenery, you don't have to look very hard to find a whimsical wooded setting for your wedding. From a lakeside outdoor chapel flanked by towering trees to a working thoroughbred farm where you can exchange vows under ancient oaks, these beautiful venues provide all the décor you'll need for a picture-perfect celebration.
DETROIT | ANN ARBOR
DETROIT | ANN ARBOR
Zingerman's Cornman Farms
Dexter, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Setting
All-Inclusive
Historic Charm
Fab Features: beautifully restored 1834 Greek Revival Farmhouse • farm-to-table dining under the Tent Pavilion • this full-service venue can accommodate everything from elopements to a 75-person extravaganza
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Cushing Field House
Holly, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Luxe Details
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: luxury Field House custom-built for spectacular celebrations, with a roll-up garage door, reclaimed wood walls, and a cozy sitting area with a wood-burning fireplace • ceremonies set amid the landscaped grounds, in a tranquil meadow, or in a picturesque wooded grove • opt for a weekend-long rental or an intimate celebration in the Sutton House
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center
Plymouth, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Romantically Rustic
Panoramic Views
Central Location
Fab Features: prestigious 63-hole golf course less than 30 minutes from Detroit and Ann Arbor • the original log-cabin clubhouse boasts a stone fireplace, outdoor patio, and a sweet garden gazebo surrounded by flower gardens • the Summerhouse on the Lakes affords a warmly lit exposed-beam pavilion and a pergola beneath a graceful cottonwood tree
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Oakwood Wedding Chapel
Oxford, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Setting
Romantic Chapel
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a romantic chapel venue situated on four acres of rolling hills and picturesque countryside vistas • tie the knot in the sweet chapel or exchange vows under the romantic willow tree • dance the night away and celebrate with your guests in the spacious reception hall
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
WESTERN MICHIGAN
WESTERN MICHIGAN
The Boardwalk
Benton Harbor, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Grounds
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: stunning riverfront retreat surrounded by 200 acres of forest, just 10 minutes from downtown St. Joe • exchange vows on a velvety, tree-lined lawn set against the serene river, then mingle and play lawn games in the courtyard and meadow • receptions under a breezy, three-season tent or an elegant banquet hall
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Stonegate Manor Events
Benton Harbor, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Enchanting Gardens
Romantic Elopements
Historic Charm
Fab Features: beautiful Victorian-era country manor sits nestled on the banks of the Paw Paw River • the lush grounds boast acres of natural woodland, flower gardens, an original carriage house, and even a wishing pond • the Fairy Garden lives up to its name—with its stone walkway, delicate arch, and a backdrop of lush trees and ferns, its a super-romantic spot to say "I do"
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Off Map
South Haven, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
Secluded Setting
Luxe Glamping
Fab Features: 76-acre estate offering a peaceful, welcoming natural retreat • ceremonies in a charming woodland grove followed by receptions in the Big Green Barn or Orchard, and s'mores at the communal fire pit • cool luxury glamping tents outfitted with wood-burning stoves, comfy beds, and starry sky views
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
Fernwood Botanical Garden
Niles, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Lush Gardens
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: southwestern Michigan treasure • glorious photo ops thanks to a romantic footbridge, working waterwheel, miniature railway, and Japanese garden • grand affairs on The Green with its stunning stone dovecote and lawn flanked by herb gardens or intimate elopements in a secluded woodland clearing
Price: $ • $$Inisfree Estate
South Haven, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Elopements
Romantic Gardens
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: a family-owned estate and hidden gem in southwest Michigan’s lakeshore area • say “I do” in the colorful Butterfly Sanctuary Garden • keep the celebration going and enjoy a stay in the Estate’s charming suites
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Camp Pinewood
Twin Lake, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
Waterfront Ceremonies
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: family-friendly destination nestled on the banks of beautiful Twin Lake • ceremonies in the incredible "outdoor chapel" overlooking the water with amphitheater seating • enjoy the full camp experience with activities like archery, canoeing, a high ropes course, and more
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Timberlee Hills
Traverse City, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Panoramic Views
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a romantic venue set in the hills of Northern Michigan • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony surrounded by the stunning panoramic views • celebrate with your guests on the expansive lawn and enjoy yard games and a bonfire
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
THE THUMB
THE THUMB
Indigo Lavender Farms
Imlay City, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Romantic Elopements
Organic Farm
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: scenic lavender and organic honey farm, with a private lake, wetlands, and floral gardens • picturesque lakeside ceremonies followed by receptions under a spacious peaked tent • unique in-house favor options, like lavender sachets and florals
Catering: BYOPrice: $
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