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  Michigan Renaissance Festival

  12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442, USA

  • Spaces for 6-250 Guests
  • 8 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Boat
  • 8 Total Spaces

  Michigan Renaissance Festival brings a meticulously reconstructed 16th-century English village called HollyGrove to life each fall on the grounds of Holly, Michigan. Over more than 40 years, the festival has grown into the Metro Detroit area's most celebrated seasonal event, drawing guests into a world of jousting knights, jesters, fairies, artisan shoppes, and seven themed weekends — from Viking Invasion to Pirates & Pups — each running weekends from late August through early October. The festival grounds host a range of outdoor ceremony and reception spaces available for private events and weddings. Couples may exchange vows at the Chapel, aboard the Pirate Ship stage, or beneath the canopy of Fairy Wing Forest, with celebrations continuing in the Royal Court, which accommodates up to 120 guests for a seated reception. In-house catering and dedicated event coordination are available for private celebrations booked within the festival setting.

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  Mackinac Island State Park

  7029 Huron Rd, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA

  • Spaces for 20-200 Guests
  • 3 Landmarks
  • 5 Outdoor Spaces
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Mackinac Island State Park offers six distinct wedding venues on historic Mackinac Island in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac, managed by Mackinac State Historic Parks. The venues span dramatic outdoor settings and one historic church, all available from early May through October. Fort Holmes sits at the highest point on the island with nearly 360-degree views of the surrounding lakes. Fort Mackinac, an authentic Revolutionary War-era British fort that has stood on a bluff overlooking downtown and the Straits for nearly 240 years, opens its parade ground and Upper Gun Platform for ceremonies exclusively after public hours. Marquette Park, at the base of the fort, looks out over downtown Mackinac Island and Haldimand Bay, with ceremonies held in the Peace Garden behind the Mackinac Art Museum. The Somewhere in Time Gazebo — the original structure from the 1980 film starring Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve, restored and relocated in 2005 — overlooks Marquette Park and the Straits from a wooded bluff. British Landing, on the island's northwest shore, frames ceremonies against the open waters of Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge. Historic Mission Church, built in 1830 and recognized as Michigan's oldest surviving church building, seats up to 160 guests in a restored New England-style sanctuary on Main Street in historic downtown. Each rental includes a two-hour time block and an on-site parks representative.

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  DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomfield Hills

  39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — a DoubleTree by Hilton — bills itself as Bloomfield Hills' original social hub, with more than 12,000 square feet of flexible event space set within contemporary interiors informed by midcentury design and original modern art. The Kingsley Ballroom is the largest ballroom in the Bloomfield Hills area, spanning 6,336 square feet across a 72-by-88-foot floor and accommodating up to 300 guests for banquet-style receptions. It connects directly to the outdoor Kingsley Courtyard, enabling a seamless transition from ceremony or cocktail reception to seated dinner. Additional spaces — including the divisible Bloomfield Room, the intimate Cranbrook Room, the Kingsley Gallery, and the Boardroom — give planners flexibility for gatherings of all scales, from full-property buyouts to focused board meetings. In-house catering is led by an acclaimed chef and encompasses multicourse menus and premium bar selections. All event packages include tables, chairs, china, stemware, flatware, a dance floor, staging, and full audiovisual service.

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  The Village Club

  190 E Long Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, USA

  • Spaces for 10-250 Guests
  • 9 Country Clubs
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 8 Meeting Spaces

  The Village Club is a private women's club set on 6.8 rolling acres in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with formal manicured gardens, mature hardwoods, and an outdoor terrace that opens onto a sweeping back lawn. Founded in 1956 and established at its current location on East Long Lake Road in 1962, the Club has built its identity around fine dining, cultural programs, and an active philanthropic legacy — its Foundation has distributed approximately $4 million in grants to area nonprofits over four decades. The stately clubhouse holds an array of event spaces, from intimate rooms suited for a dozen guests to the Main Dining Room, which accommodates up to 250 for receptions and 210 for seated dinners — with an 18-by-18-foot dance floor available. The Wyatt Terrace and surrounding gardens extend the venue outdoors. An award-winning Executive Chef and a dedicated Catering Director oversee all events, from custom-designed menus to logistics coordination. The Club hosts a full range of private occasions — luncheons, dinners, showers, business meetings, seminars, and celebrations of all sizes — and can be reserved in full on select days for exclusive use.

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  Hope Business Conference Center

  1400 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238, USA

  • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  The Hope Business Conference Center is situated within Focus: HOPE's Center for Advanced Technology campus in Detroit, Michigan. The facility offers three distinct spaces to accommodate a broad range of events — from corporate meetings and press conferences to wedding receptions and private parties. The West Conference Room hosts up to 300 guests and the East Conference Room accommodates up to 280, making both well suited for larger receptions, galas, and corporate gatherings. The Bridge provides a more intimate setting for groups of 50 or fewer. Food and beverage services and audio/visual support are available for all events, and nonprofit organizations receive a 10% discount on rental fees.

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  MacRay Harbor Banquets & Events Center

  30675 N River Rd, Harrison Charter Township, MI 48045, USA

  • Spaces for 450 Guests

  Macray Harbor is a waterfront event venue in Harrison Township, Michigan, family-owned and operated since 1980. Nestled in the heart of Anchor Bay with direct deep-water access to Lake St. Clair, the property spans more than 80 manicured acres and welcomes groups for weddings, corporate events, showers and celebrations, and memorials. The Wedding & Event Center delivers start-to-finish planning through an experienced on-site events team, with wedding and bar packages available to help guide planning decisions. On-site dining spans two distinct restaurants — Lago Cucina, serving Italian cuisine, and N42 Bar and Grill — while additional amenities including a pool and golf simulator round out the property.

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  Vintage House Banquets and Catering

  31816 Utica Rd, Fraser, MI 48026, USA

  • Spaces for 425 Guests

  Vintage House Banquets and Catering has operated in Fraser, Michigan for over 50 years, serving Macomb County with banquet facilities and full-service catering for events of all sizes. The facility includes three elegantly appointed banquet rooms that together accommodate groups from under 50 to more than 450 guests, along with a 5,000-square-foot Garden Patio available for outdoor events during warmer months. The venue's award-winning culinary team builds customized menus for weddings, bridal and baby showers, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, sports banquets, bar and bat mitzvahs, and funeral luncheons. Full-service off-site catering extends Vintage House's reach beyond the facility, serving groups of 25 to 25,000 at homes, offices, and outside locations. Owner Anthony Jekielek leads the venue with a family-oriented approach to hospitality. Vintage House operates adjacent to Vintage Gardens Wedding Chapel, offering couples the option to hold their ceremony and reception in the same location.

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  Goldner Walsh Garden & Home

  559 Orchard Lake Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341, USA

  • 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.

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  Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

  22314 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, USA

  • Spaces for 110-300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Garden
  • 1 Park

  Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit open-air event venue set on 35 acres in Taylor, Michigan, in the Downriver region south of Detroit. At its center stands a 1/3-scale replica of Detroit's historic Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle — the only open-air conservatory of its kind in Michigan. Opened to the public in spring 2006 by the Taylor Conservatory Foundation, the grounds feature woodland trails, spacious lawn areas, and a Bluestone Terrace, with seasonal botanical displays at their peak from May through October. Private events run from June through September. Ceremony packages accommodate up to 125 seated guests and include a staging canopy, rehearsal time, and onsite restrooms. Reception packages add tables, high-top seating with black linen, and a day-of coordinator. The Masco Pavilion provides a sheltered outdoor gathering space for up to 110 guests. Tent rentals are permitted, and five designated parking areas serve guests and vendors.

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  Ernie's

  16655 19 Mile Rd, Charter Twp of Clinton, MI 48038, USA

  • Spaces for 225 Guests

  Ernie's Grill Room Banquets & Catering has been a Clinton Township, Michigan fixture since 1990, pairing a full-service restaurant with dedicated banquet and catering operations. The kitchen draws from Mediterranean and American influences, turning out fresh, house-prepared dishes alongside a lineup of signature cocktails — the same quality the restaurant is known for carrying over into every private event. The banquet side of Ernie's is built around that culinary foundation, offering extraordinary food, attentive service, and an atmosphere suited to life's most significant milestones. For events that call for a different setting, the catering team also works offsite across metro Detroit, partnering with a curated roster of venues and managing logistics from menu planning through day-of coordination.

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  Blissful Barn

  4706 Watson Rd, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn

  Blissful Barn is a rustic barn venue set on several acres in Three Oaks, Michigan, drawing couples from the greater Chicago area and Northwest Indiana looking for a Southwest Michigan destination wedding experience. The barn itself is approximately 125 years old, blending historic character with modern amenities and a refined rustic aesthetic adaptable to a wide range of event styles. The venue hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions, and intimate micro weddings for groups of up to 350 guests. Each standard rental includes 350 white padded chairs, 22 handcrafted farm tables made from century-old wood, vintage string lighting, and three crystal chandeliers. Outdoor amenities include a grand patio, firepit with firewood and seating, and a koi pond garden — all set against grounds well suited to photography. A bridal suite, groom's room, prep kitchen, and restrooms complete the facilities.

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  Concourse Hall

  4531 Concourse Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA

  • Spaces for 160-180 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 1 Venue with Activities

  Concourse Hall is a nonprofit-owned event venue in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering 3,200 square feet of flexible space for weddings, dance events, meetings, and private gatherings. Owned and operated by AACTMAD — a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to traditional music, dance, and related arts — the hall has served southeastern Michigan communities as a gathering place for both public programming and private rentals. The hall's maple floor with sprung construction makes it especially well-suited for dancing, and its large stage, upright piano, and excellent acoustics support live performances. High ceilings and numerous windows create a bright interior. Twenty 60-inch round tables and full tableware accommodate up to 160 seated guests, while a warming kitchen equipped with an electric stove, refrigerator, and dish sanitizer supports catered events. Barrier-free throughout and surrounded by parking for approximately 80 vehicles, Concourse Hall is available for weekend rentals and can host up to 180 guests.

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  Indianwood Golf & Country Club

  1081 Indianwood Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362, USA

  • 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.

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  Bucks Run Golf Club

  1559 S Chippewa Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club
  • 1 Waterfront

  Bucks Run Golf Club is an 18-hole golf and event destination in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, built on 290 acres that once served as a sand, gravel, and stone quarry owned by the Fisher Family since the early 1950s. After mining concluded in the 1990s, renowned architect Jerry Matthews transformed the property into a golf course — converting the central quarry pit into Lake Fisher and weaving nearly two miles of Chippewa River frontage into the layout. The course opened in 2000 and has earned a 4½ out of 5 stars rating from Golf Digest's Places to Play. For private events and weddings, the Bucks Run Banquet Facility accommodates up to 250 guests, with an adjacent private patio overlooking Lake Fisher and the golf course. The space comes equipped with tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware, along with a personal wedding coordinator, professional waitstaff, and customizable food and beverage packages. Outdoor ceremonies take place steps away at a wooden pergola offering panoramic views of the lake, wooded grounds, and fairways. On-site cottages allow wedding parties and overnight guests to extend their stay, keeping the celebration close to the course.

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  The Fountains

  6060 Maybee Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Fountains Golf & Banquet is a full-service event venue set on the shores of Spring Lake in Clarkston, Michigan. The facility combines an 18-hole public golf course with dedicated banquet and ceremony spaces, making it a natural fit for weddings, corporate outings, holiday parties, graduation celebrations, and private luncheons. The main ballroom features wall-to-wall windows and a private balcony overlooking the golf course and Spring Lake, with capacity for up to 200 guests. A large dance floor and full banquet staff support receptions, while in-house catering is led by Executive Chef Nichole Pearsall. Two outdoor lakeside ceremony spaces sit directly on Spring Lake's shoreline, centered on a classic white gazebo. A dedicated bridal suite gives wedding parties a private space to prepare before the ceremony. Events are coordinated by a two-person on-site team, led by Events Director Lindsay Bannasch, who guides couples and event hosts through planning and day-of logistics.

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  Dossin Great Lakes Museum

  100 The Strand, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  The Dossin Great Lakes Museum occupies a 16,000-square-foot building on Belle Isle in Detroit, dedicated to more than 300 years of Great Lakes maritime history and Detroit's role in regional and national shipping. The museum opened on Belle Isle in July 1960, made possible by funding from the Dossin family, and underwent extensive renovations before reopening in 2013. Permanent exhibits include the restored pilot house of the S.S. William Clay Ford, where visitors can stand at the helm of a historic Great Lakes freighter; a restored smoking lounge from the S.S. City of Detroit III, now known as the Gothic Room; the bow anchor of the Edmund Fitzgerald; and the Miss Pepsi championship hydroplane from the 1950s. For private events, the museum offers several distinct spaces. DeRoy Hall is a waterfront room overlooking the Detroit River, used for lectures, exhibits, and weddings since its dedication in 1968. The Gothic Room provides an intimate historic setting, and outdoor options include the Grand Lawn and the Aaron and Helen L. DeRoy Patio, a waterfront addition completed in 2020.

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  Garden Gate Bed And Breakfast

  315 Pearl St, Caro, MI 48723, USA

  • Spaces for 50 Guests

  Garden Gate B&B, Vacation Home & Event Rental has been welcoming guests to Caro, Michigan since 1985, when Jim and Evelyn White opened the Bed & Breakfast on Pearl Street. Today the property is managed by Jill White and Sue Ellen Greenlee, who have expanded the original inn to include a restored Vacation Home & Event Rental and an on-site boutique. The Bed & Breakfast at 315 Pearl Street offers four uniquely decorated bedrooms — each with a private bath — alongside shared spaces that include a fireside room, a garden room with views of perennial gardens, and a dining room where breakfast is served daily. Across the street, the Vacation Home at 421 W. Sherman Street provides a five-bedroom, four-bathroom property with an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area, a screened porch, and an oversized backyard with space for tents, tables, and chairs. Both locations accommodate small to medium-size gatherings, from weddings and bridal parties to baby showers, reunions, and retreats. Event rentals at the Vacation Home are available by the hour or full-day, with the backyard offering additional room for tented celebrations.

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  Howell Opera House

  123 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843, USA

  • Spaces for 20-200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Built in 1881, the Howell Opera House is a restored cultural landmark in downtown Howell, Michigan, operated by the Livingston Arts Council. For over a century it has served as a centerpiece of Livingston County, and today it offers a historic setting for weddings, private celebrations, corporate meetings, and performances. The Grand Room spans 3,400 square feet with exposed brick walls, warm track and pendant lighting, and a dedicated lobby for guest arrivals. It accommodates up to 200 guests for standing events or approximately 150 for seated receptions, and is equipped with an in-house sound system, projector and screen, and a bar area. Wedding rentals include photography access to the venue's historic spaces.

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  Orchard Hills Country Club

  2841 Niles Buchanan Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107, USA

  • Spaces for 175-200 Guests
  • 1 Country Club
  • 1 Waterfront

  Orchard Hills Country Club is a private club established in 1915 on the banks of the St. Joseph River in Buchanan, Michigan. More than a century of history underlies the newly remodeled clubhouse, which opens onto river views that serve as a natural backdrop for any occasion. The clubhouse accommodates up to 175 seated guests and is well suited for weddings, social celebrations — baby showers, bridal showers, birthday and retirement parties, class reunions — and corporate gatherings such as business dinners and holiday parties. A dance floor and an adjacent outdoor patio round out the space, allowing guests to move between indoor and outdoor settings. In-house catering is available with plated or buffet options, and the venue welcomes entertainment including live bands and DJs.

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  Wellspring Dance Theater

  359 S Kalamazoo Mall #204, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

  • Spaces for 109-160 Guests
  • 1 Theater

  The Cori Terry Theatre is the performance home of Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, a professional modern dance company, housed on the second floor of the Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo's arts district. The 4,500-square-foot theater accommodates 110 to 160 guests and is available for corporate events, private gatherings, weddings, retreats, and workshops. The space centers on a suspended wooden performance floor with optional marley covering, complemented by state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment — including an ETC ION XE 20 lighting board, Epson Pro L1405 laser projector with cyclorama projection surface, and Shure wireless microphone system. Hearing loop assistive listening technology serves guests with telecoil hearing aids. Newly renovated dressing rooms, elevator access, and complimentary 90-minute parking in the attached covered garage round out the venue's offerings.

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