Top Oakland Township Venues

• Spaces for 24-190 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Total Spaces

Indianwood Golf & Country Club is a historic country club in Lake Orion, Michigan, founded in 1925. The property's century-old grounds — marked by towering pine trees and a distinctive clubhouse — provide a backdrop for weddings and private events ranging from intimate boardroom luncheons to receptions of up to 190 guests. The club's three primary event spaces accommodate a wide range of gatherings. The Great Hall hosts weddings and receptions for up to 190 guests beneath exposed timber beams and walls of windows. The Mixed Grill seats up to 150 and serves as both an event and ceremony venue. The Boardroom offers a private setting for meetings and luncheons of up to 24. All events are supported by in-house catering and a dedicated Director of Special Events. Indianwood's Old Course is annually ranked among the top 100 classic golf courses in America and has hosted four major championships — the 1930 Western Open, the 1989 and 1994 Women's US Open, and the 2012 US Senior Open — lending a storied character to the property and its grounds.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 7 Meeting Spaces

The Orion Center is a community event facility operated by Orion Township Parks & Recreation, located at 1335 Joslyn Road in Lake Orion, Michigan. Built in 2011 on 11 acres, the center provides multiple rentable interior spaces for banquets, wedding receptions, birthday parties, reunions, meetings, and other private gatherings. Three dining rooms — A, B, and C — accommodate groups ranging from 40 to 96 seated guests individually, and can be combined to seat up to 180 guests at tables and chairs, or 225 guests with chairs only. A warming kitchen equipped with a commercial refrigerator, oven, and microwave is available to approved caterers and potluck groups. An outdoor wedding gazebo is available for ceremonies as part of the Gold rental package. Standard rental equipment — including TVs, projector, portable screen, dry erase board, microphone, and podium — is available at no additional charge with any room booking.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

King's Court Castle at Canterbury Village is a castle-style event venue in Lake Orion, Michigan, set within the historic Canterbury Village property. The building's architecture — crafted stonework and classic castle design — reflects the character of its landmark surroundings. Events are hosted across multiple spaces: a reception ballroom within the castle and a wedding chapel converted from a late-1890s barn. The chapel and ballroom together make the property a natural choice for ceremonies and receptions in one location. For more informal gatherings, the property also includes The Clansman Pub — a cedar-and-stone pub with 20 craft beers on tap and an outdoor patio.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

Fieldstone Golf Club is a public golf course and banquet venue in Auburn Hills, Michigan, designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills. The course winds through diverse wetlands and gently rolling fairways lined with mature hardwoods, earning recognition among the top public courses in Metro Detroit. The club's event facilities accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings, corporate outings, charity tournaments, and private receptions. The banquet team offers both buffet-style and plated service with custom menus tailored to each event, a fully licensed bar, and sweeping views of the course. A dedicated hospitality staff guides event coordination from inquiry through event day. The Arrowhead Grille serves as the club's full-service restaurant and bar, available to guests on-site. Golf outings can be combined with the banquet center for all-inclusive event packages at the same location.

• Spaces for 60-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

Rochester Hills Banquet Center is a full-service event venue in Rochester Hills, Michigan, situated at the northeast corner of M-59 and Crooks Road. The recently remodeled facility features white marble floors, chandelier fixtures, and high ceilings throughout its main spaces. The Grand Room spans 5,000 square feet and is equipped with four chandeliers, a 4-person bar, and two projectors, accommodating up to 400 guests for weddings, receptions, and social celebrations. A separate Executive Room provides 660 square feet of classroom-style seating for up to 60 guests, reserved for corporate events and private meetings. Cuisine is prepared by certified executive chefs, with customizable menus and generous portions available for all events. The venue provides full event coordination including catering, setup, and dedicated staff.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Cherry Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center is a lakefront venue in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering a clubhouse with multiple private indoor spaces for celebrations ranging from 20 to 500 guests. The property sits alongside a lake and manicured fairways, providing panoramic views that carry through the interior and across the surrounding grounds. The venue hosts weddings, corporate meetings, holiday parties, golf outings, memorial luncheons, and showers, with a professional culinary team preparing customized menus for each event. Cherry Creek offers specialized packages for South Asian and Middle Eastern celebrations of all faith traditions, with multi-day event accommodations available for larger gatherings. Cherry Creek has earned The Knot Best of Weddings recognition in both 2024 and 2025.

• Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site is a non-profit event venue situated on 504 acres in Shelby Township, Michigan. Opened June 14, 1928, by the Packard Motor Car Company, the grounds feature a collection of Albert Kahn-designed buildings — including a Repair Garage and Gate Lodge — that now host weddings, galas, fundraisers, and private celebrations. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 and is operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation; every rental directly supports the ongoing restoration of this landmark. Two event spaces anchor the capacity range. The Repair Garage spans 6,400 square feet and accommodates up to 296 guests for receptions, opening onto an outdoor patio and courtyard that can accommodate a tent. The Lodge Garage offers 1,600 square feet suited for indoor ceremonies, cocktail receptions, showers, and intimate dinners for up to 200 guests. A tree-lined boulevard between the buildings serves as a popular ceremony backdrop. Outside catering is permitted, and the venue provides round and rectangular tables, a prep kitchen, and a one-hour wedding rehearsal.

• Spaces for 45-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space
• 3 Parks

Friendship Park is a 134.97-acre township-owned property operated by Orion Township Parks & Recreation in Lake Orion, Michigan — the largest park in the township's portfolio. It offers private rental spaces for a range of celebrations, including baby showers, birthday parties, bridal showers, company picnics, family reunions, graduation open houses, and weddings. Three spaces are available for rent: an indoor multi-purpose meeting room with a small kitchen that seats up to 75 guests, a covered outdoor picnic pavilion accommodating up to 75 guests at tables, and a wedding gazebo that hosts 150 to 200 guests for ceremonies and outdoor gatherings. The grounds also include the historic Howarth School House and Porritt Barn. Reservations require a minimum of 14 business days' advance notice, and a refundable security deposit is required for each rental space.

• Spaces for 300-365 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Boulder Pointe Golf Club & Banquet Center sits on a reclaimed gravel mine in Oxford, Michigan, where 15 lakes and dramatic elevation changes create a landscape distinct from typical Oakland County courses. The club's 27 holes — arranged as three distinct 9-hole courses known as the Bluffs, Peaks, and Dunes — have earned it the top ranking among public golf courses in the metro Detroit area. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests for weddings, banquets, and private receptions, with tall windows overlooking the course and access to a walk-out veranda. Professional event coordinators manage the process from booking to event day, handling vendor coordination and custom menus through in-house catering. The venue also hosts family reunions, anniversary parties, retirement celebrations, and golf outings.

• Spaces for 120-600 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Petruzzello's Banquet and Conference Center is a family-owned venue in Troy, Michigan, in operation for more than 40 years. The recently remodeled facility houses multiple ballrooms and event spaces that accommodate groups from 80 to 700 guests for social events, and more than 1,000 in a theater-style layout. The Grand Ballroom, suited to weddings, galas, and corporate events, seats 600 or more guests beneath ornate chandeliers with an expansive dance floor. The Plaza Ballroom (up to 320 guests) and Avenue Ballroom (260 guests) serve mid-size gatherings, while the Mezzanine and its adjoining outdoor terrace accommodate up to 120. The Lobby, anchored by a grand piano and sweeping staircase, is available for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The culinary team brings experience working across diverse cultures and traditions, incorporating meaningful food and customs into each event alongside the venue's in-house catering.

• Spaces for 72-385 Guests
• 3 Theaters
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Management Education Center (MEC) is a full-service conference center on 25-plus acres in Troy, Michigan, roughly 20 miles north of Detroit. Dedicated in 1975 through the generosity of Southeast Michigan's major automotive and industrial leaders — including Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford Motor Company — the center was donated to Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business and has served the regional business community ever since. The facility offers more than 25,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across a range of settings: a 385-seat auditorium with theater-style fixed seating and a private projection booth, two tiered amphitheaters accommodating up to 100 guests each, formal dining rooms for up to 304 guests that can be subdivided into three separate sections, and an outdoor North Patio suited to receptions and vehicle displays. On-site culinary services, integrated audio-visual technology at every seat, and complimentary high-speed internet throughout the building make the MEC a well-equipped host for conferences, trade shows, banquets, and private social events.

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Established in 1998 near Clarkston, Michigan, Oakhurst blends refined amenities with a welcoming “Members-only” atmosphere designed for family enjoyment and elevated living. The scenic 18-hole championship golf course features undulating greens that appeal to players of every skill level. Social spaces within the clubhouse include fine and casual dining, a well-stocked wine room and lounge. Additional leisure offerings include tennis and pickleball courts, a junior Olympic pool and fitness centre—creating an ideal backdrop for both relaxed weekends and milestone celebrations.

• Spaces for 550 Guests

MCC Banquets & Convention Center is a full-service event venue in Sterling Heights, Michigan, offering banquet halls that accommodate up to 500 guests for celebrations of all kinds. The venue hosts weddings, bridal showers, memorials, luncheons, business conferences, and birthday parties, providing a versatile setting for both intimate gatherings and large-scale events. Catering is led by Chef Stevan, who creates customized menus using fresh ingredients tailored to each occasion. Every event includes tables, chairs, stage risers, and linens, along with a dedicated banquet supervisor present throughout. A bridal suite and conference room are available as additional space, and the venue offers 400 on-site parking spaces for guests.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Ballrooms

The Lafayette Grande is a multi-ballroom banquet and event facility in Pontiac, Michigan, with more than 28 years of experience hosting weddings, galas, quinceañeras, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate parties, charity fundraisers, and luncheons. Four distinct event spaces — The Crystal Ballroom, The Grande Ballroom, The Lafayette Ballroom, and The Speakeasy Lounge — accommodate gatherings from intimate parties of fewer than 100 guests to large-scale receptions of up to 500. The Crystal Ballroom seats up to 350 beneath crystal chandeliers, with tiered seating and a spacious stage. The Grande Ballroom, the facility's flagship space at 4,000 square feet, spans two floors and features hardwood floors, a mezzanine, and dual bars. The Lafayette Ballroom, newly renovated, offers an elegant gold-draped setting for up to 200. The Speakeasy Lounge brings a Prohibition-era aesthetic to intimate gatherings of up to 100. All events are handled in-house: The Lafayette Grande provides food, bar service, staff, tables, chairs, and linens, with no outside catering or beverages permitted. Menus span Italian, German, Polish, and Asian-inspired options, and monthly tastings are available for prospective clients. Wedding packages include a champagne toast and cake service, and weekday specials run Monday through Thursday.

• Spaces for 330 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

Enchantment Banquet Hall is a full-service banquet facility and wedding venue located in Shelby Township, Michigan. The hall accommodates between 40 and 330 guests and is built around spacious dance floors, panoramic windows on all sides, and a pub-style bar — a combination that works equally well for an intimate shower and a large wedding reception. The venue extends outdoors to a covered patio complete with a large arbor, surrounding flowers and shrubs, and two waterfalls, giving events a garden atmosphere without leaving the property. In-house catering and bar services are available for the full range of event types the hall hosts, from weddings and corporate dinners to luncheons, brunches, and memorial services. The award-winning staff handles planning and day-of coordination throughout.

M1 Concourse, part of our 87-acre auto enthusiast playground, combines style and speed and provides the ideal location for any event. Our cutting-edge building has both indoor and outdoor areas that look out onto the 1.5-mile Champion Motor Speedway. Any event may be made into a unique, private experience by M1. M1 is conveniently situated less than 35 miles from Detroit Metropolitan International Airport in Pontiac, just off the storied Woodward Avenue. The Champion Motor Speedway joined a small group of contemporary and exciting road courses in America on June 1st, 2016. As if it has been there for ages, the Champion Motor Speedway snakes its way across the M1 Concourse site. The developers closely collaborated with renowned track designer Martyn Thake to take advantage of the site's distinctive topography. It was expertly designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicles and driving experiences, including high-speed lapping, skill training, and autocross. This is the main feature of M1 Concourse. The best driving experience is waiting with challenging curves and generous heights.

• Spaces for 64-180 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

The Iroquois Club is an event venue established in 2006 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, designed around a philosophy of refined, rustic elegance. Each paint color, nook, and featured artwork has been hand-selected to blend natural elements with finished materials. At the heart of the venue is The Great Room, anchored by a Wisconsin ledge-rock fireplace and framed by cathedral ceilings with hardwood beams, Appalachian Mountain cast iron trusses, custom mission-style chandeliers, and expansive windows. For smaller gatherings, the Prairie Rooms offer two flexible meeting spaces that can be opened into one room or separated by sound-protective wall dividers, accommodating 32 to 64 guests. The venue hosts celebrations ranging from 15 to 200 guests — weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and more. An on-site culinary team and dedicated event planners collaborate with clients on everything from plated seven-course dinners to strolling appetizer receptions. The Iroquois Club has received The Knot Best of Weddings recognition for 15 consecutive years.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Troy Historic Village is an outdoor museum and event venue in Troy, Michigan, comprising 11 historic buildings arranged around a gazebo and two-acre green space. The collection spans structures from the 1800s through the early 1900s — including an 1837 church, an 1826 historic home, a log cabin, schoolhouse, general store, print shop, and town hall — each preserved to reflect the settlement and growth of the surrounding region. Three rental spaces accommodate a range of private events. The Old Troy Church, featuring eight stained-glass windows, an original bell, and cushioned pews, seats up to 110 guests for ceremonies and gatherings. The two-acre Village Green, centered on a gazebo, hosts outdoor celebrations for up to 300 guests and can accommodate tents through an exclusive vendor. The Niles-Barnard House, a restored 1826 building, offers a flexible indoor setting with Wi-Fi, a warming kitchen, and ADA-compliant restrooms for groups of up to 60. On-site parking for 48 vehicles is available, with overflow on an adjacent street.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Gardens

Goldner Walsh Garden & Home is a 12-acre garden and greenhouse venue on the rolling hills of Pontiac, Michigan. Founded in 1953, the campus has grown from a cut-flower greenhouse into a destination that pairs a working nursery, tropical greenhouse, and full-service floral studio with several distinct event spaces. The Venues at Goldner Walsh accommodate weddings, showers, corporate parties, and other private gatherings. The Cedar House hosts receptions and parties for up to 100 guests, while the Gardens & Amphitheater extends across nine acres of outdoor grounds for ceremonies and receptions of up to 200. The Celebration Space — a glass-ceilinged greenhouse room with lush foliage and earthy stonework — accommodates up to 200 guests for receptions, parties, and dances. An in-house floral design team is available on-site for custom event arrangements.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space

Founded in 1851, the Academy of the Sacred Heart is Michigan's oldest independent school, set on 28 acres of woodlands in Bloomfield Hills. The campus's historic chapel is available for private rental for Roman Catholic wedding ceremonies, offering a distinctive setting in the Metro Detroit area. The chapel seats 250 guests in vintage oak pews and features a stained glass rose window, Italian marble floors, and a communion rail. Each rental includes three hours of chapel time, use of an adjacent formal parlor for bridal party preparations, and access to the surrounding grounds. An on-site coordinator is available for both the rehearsal and the ceremony. The chapel is available on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoons.