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.
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 listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Foxglove Farm
Suttons Bay, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Orchard, Meadow, and Lake Views
Back-to-Nature Vibe
All-Weekend Rental
Fab Features: the pristine natural beauty of the Leelanau Peninsula is enhanced by the simple, clean-lined design of the historic barn • al fresco gatherings among the wildflower meadow, orchard, lake-view lawn, and stone moon gate • enjoy access all weekend long, with exclusive use on the wedding day starting at 8am
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Drummond Island Resort
Drummond Island, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Island Setting
Destination Retreat
Rustic Chapel in the Woods
Fab Features: welcoming four-season resort set on a secluded island one mile off the eastern tip of the Upper Peninsula • say "I do" overlooking the endless Bay, or in the intimate Chapel in the Woods surrounded by dense trees • spend the weekend enjoying the cozy lodge rooms, private cabins, beac bonfires, boating, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Crystal Mountain
Thompsonville, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Year-Round Beauty
All-Inclusive
Mountaintop Deck
Fab Features: inviting, expansive full-service ski resort • warmly sophisticated spaces include Northwest Territories with a panoramic view of the slopes, or cozy Hudson Bay, which boasts a copper-plated fireplace • inclusive packages make planning easy, with on-site lodging for a full destination weekend
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
NanBop Farm
Cadillac, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Family-Run Farm
BYO-Friendly
Rolling Meadows
Fab Features: dreamy family-run biodynamic farm, named for the owner’s parents, who were lovingly nicknamed “Nana” and “Boppy” • ceremonies in an open meadow, framed by fields of wildflowers and lush woodland, with receptions beneath a expansive clear-top tent nearby • lean on their recommendations or take advantage of BYO-friendly vendor policies
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging
Garden, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Destination Weddings
In-House Catering
Affordable
Fab Features: gorgeous Upper Peninsula destination on 40 woodsy acres • ceremonies in the intimate chapel, the shady Mary's Grove, or among the seasonal blooms of the perennial gardens • laid-back AirBnb-style lodging for 78 guests invites you to make the property your wedding weekend home base
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
WESTERN MICHIGAN
WESTERN MICHIGAN
Double JJ Resort & Ranch
Rothbury, MI
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Endless Ceremony Sites
On-Site Water Park
Fab Features: ranch-style resort with a rustic spirit, set on 2,000 private acres • a horse-drawn carriage can take you to your lakeside ceremony, or select from endless other scenic spots (barn, garden, forests, oh my!) • warm, welcoming lodging is paired with great amenities, including an on-site waterpark
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Black River Barn
South Haven, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Modern-Meets-Rustic
Lakeshore Photos
Purpose-Built Spaces
Fab Features: beautiful, custom-built event space nestled on the lakeshore less than 30 minutes from Grand Rapids • 10 acres of scenery for gorgeous photos, plus a spacious ceremony lawn framed by seasonal blooms and picturesque trees • airy, light-filled event hall with double-height ceilings, large, glittering crystal chandeliers, and a stone fireplace anchoring the space
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Fernwood Botanical Garden
Niles, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Lush Gardens
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: southwestern Michigan treasure • glorious photo ops thanks to a romantic footbridge, working waterwheel, miniature railway, and Japanese garden • grand affairs on The Green with its stunning stone dovecote and lawn flanked by herb gardens or intimate elopements in a secluded woodland clearing
Price: $ • $$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: $ • $$ • $$$
DETROIT | ANN ARBOR
DETROIT | ANN ARBOR
Stillwater Stables & Stays
Ortonville, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Equestrian Vibe
Magical Forest Ceremonies
Farm Retreat with Cabins
Fab Features: gorgeous equestrian farm and secluded retreat nestled on 60 wooded acres • prep in the adorable Pony-Up suite before exchanging vows in the magical forest ceremony site • opt for an intimate elopement or a full farm weekend, with lodging in guest cabins and the option to RV or tent camp on-site
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Oakwood Wedding Chapel
Oxford, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Setting
Romantic Chapel
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a romantic chapel venue situated on four acres of rolling hills and picturesque countryside vistas • tie the knot in the sweet chapel or exchange vows under the romantic willow tree • dance the night away and celebrate with your guests in the spacious reception hall
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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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