Top Detroit Proposal Venues

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum is a University of Michigan property in Ann Arbor dedicated to botanical research, education, and public programming. The grounds include outdoor display gardens, a children's garden, and natural areas with more than three miles of trails. At the center of the gardens stands a 10,000-square-foot conservatory designed by Alden Dow in the early 1960s — one of the largest university-affiliated display greenhouses in the country — housing tropical, temperate, and arid plant collections. The gardens host weddings, private receptions, memorial services, and corporate gatherings across a mix of indoor and outdoor settings. Outdoor ceremony spaces — including the Gateway Garden, the Kimberly Maged Perennial Garden, and Willow Pond Island — each accommodate up to 150 guests and are available from late spring through early fall. The conservatory and auditorium provide indoor options, with the conservatory available for evening rentals from mid-September through May.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Monroe Golf & Country Club has been a gathering place for Walton County families and community since its founding in 1957. The club centers on an 18-hole championship golf course set along rolling terrain and tree-lined fairways, complemented by dining, swimming, lighted tennis, and pickleball courts in Monroe, Georgia. Three private dining rooms accommodate a broad range of events — from wedding receptions and anniversary celebrations to bridal and baby showers, corporate retreats, awards banquets, and luncheons. The club's Executive Chef oversees customizable menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail receptions; outside catering is not permitted. Private event spaces are open to both members and non-members, and the club's Food & Beverage team coordinates directly with hosts on room availability, menus, and event details.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Deer Lake Athletic Club and Banquet Center is a full-service event venue in Clarkston, Michigan, with event rooms overlooking Deer Lake. The banquet center offers three distinct spaces — a spacious, multi-level Poolside Room, an intimate Courtside Room, and a Poolside Grill dining room — accommodating groups from 25 to 350 guests. Each space is equipped with a dance floor, stage, and sound system, making the venue a practical choice for receptions and events that include live music or a program. The country club setting suits a wide range of gatherings, from weddings and anniversaries to sports banquets, business luncheons, fundraisers, reunions, and memorial services.

• Spaces for 12-341 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Historic Spaces
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Ann Arbor City Club is a non-profit, member-owned organization established in 1951 and housed in a late-19th-century private residence on Washtenaw Avenue — one of Ann Arbor's recognized historic architectural gems. Founded originally as the Ann Arbor Women's City Club by a group of women seeking dedicated meeting space for community organizations, the club serves its members and community through charitable, social, educational, cultural, and service programming. The event spaces range from the Molly Dobson - Anne Edwards Ballroom — a large room with natural light from generous windows and seating for up to 160 at round tables — to the Carrothers Room and smaller rooms suited to business meetings and more intimate private gatherings.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

The Links at Lake Erie is a golf club and event venue situated on a championship 18-hole course in Monroe, Michigan, drawing guests from the greater Detroit area, Toledo, and northwest Ohio. The banquet room accommodates 35 to 220 guests and looks out over manicured fairways through large windows, creating a warm, elegant atmosphere. Fully customizable menus are available through the venue's in-house chef, and a dedicated event manager guides the planning process from inquiry through event day. Additional services — including DJ referrals, photography, chair covers, and wedding cake coordination — make the venue well suited for weddings, receptions, showers, anniversaries, corporate meetings, and golf outings of all sizes.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space

Gandy Dancer occupies the beautifully restored 1886 Michigan Central Depot in Ann Arbor, Michigan — a Richardsonian Romanesque stone building added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The restaurant is known for creative preparations of seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes served in an atmosphere that balances historic grandeur with fine dining. Three private and semi-private event spaces accommodate groups ranging from 50 to 150 guests. Gandy Dancer hosts corporate functions, holiday parties, networking events, birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, and full wedding receptions. Each event is supported by a personal event concierge, customizable menus, A/V technology assistance, and valet parking.

• Spaces for 104-600 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Total Spaces

Situated at the heart of the University of Michigan's Central Campus in Ann Arbor, the Michigan Union has served as a cherished setting for alumni celebrations and community events for over a century. Having hosted more than a thousand weddings across its storied halls, Conference & Event Services brings deep experience to every occasion. The building's leaded glass windows, pristine grounds, and classic architecture set an enduring backdrop for ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, receptions, and bridal showers. Event spaces range from the intimate Pendleton Room — suited to smaller gatherings and cocktail hours — to the landmark Rogel Ballroom, built in 1919 and available for dinners and receptions of up to 600 guests. In-house catering, including zero-waste options, comes with each booking, along with setup and cleanup, projection and audio equipment, and event coordination.

• Spaces for 350-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

The Michigan League is one of the University of Michigan's historic University Unions, situated at the center of the university's Central Campus in Ann Arbor. The building dates to the 1920s, when the campus Women's League organization raised funds for its construction, and it has served as a home for university events and private celebrations ever since. The League's second-floor Ballroom is the venue's primary event space, featuring arched ceilings and leaded glass windows. It accommodates up to 350 guests for banquet-style dinners and up to 500 in ceremony seating. For smaller gatherings, the Hussey Room and Vandenberg Room offer more intimate settings with traditional architectural character, and the Courtyard Garden provides an outdoor space for ceremonies and cocktail hours. All celebrations at the League are managed through University of Michigan Conference & Event Services, which coordinates catering and planning support for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and private events.

• Spaces for 20-800 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

The Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel offers more than 15,000 square feet of flexible event space, including three ballrooms and an outdoor courtyard, near the University of Michigan campus and downtown Ann Arbor. The Michigan Ballroom, the largest ballroom in Ann Arbor, spans 6,300 square feet and accommodates up to 800 guests for conferences or 500 guests for a seated wedding reception. The Grande Ballroom and Petit Ballroom provide additional options for smaller gatherings and intimate celebrations. Event spaces throughout the hotel feature high ceilings, intricate millwork, and contemporary chandeliers, with adjacent areas offering views to the outdoors and courtyard. A dedicated Wedding Specialist manages planning details, while the in-house culinary team works with couples through a private menu sampling to build a custom reception menu. The hotel's 197 rooms and suites provide on-site accommodations for wedding guests, and its location — 25 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport — makes it accessible for out-of-town attendees.

• Spaces for 160 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Whitmore Lake Golf Links is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Bill Newcomb, situated on 254 acres in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, roughly midway between Ann Arbor and Brighton just off US-23. The clubhouse banquet room is set up to host golf outings, corporate events, and weddings for up to 160 seated guests. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in sweeping views of the course, and the space is equipped with a large indoor bar and a built-in dance floor. Outdoor wedding ceremonies can be arranged on the grounds, and the venue provides complete food and beverage coordination for all events.

• Spaces for 115 Guests

• Spaces for 550 Guests

Set within Michigan Stadium (The Big House) in Ann Arbor, the Jack Roth Stadium Club occupies the east tower of the stadium and spans from end zone to end zone, offering views of the University of Michigan football field on one side and the campus on the other. The main club is suited to wedding receptions, corporate dinners, and multi-room events such as trade shows. A secondary space on the 400 Level provides a smaller setting for meetings, receptions, and cocktail parties. Both spaces are managed through Michigan Athletics Facility Rentals.

• Spaces for 110 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Riverbank Center sits in lush park surroundings along the Saline River in Milan, Michigan — a setting that has established it as a popular location for weddings, receptions, meetings, and private gatherings. Managed by Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, the venue brings together five distinct rental spaces to serve a range of event types and sizes: the Great Room, the West End Meeting Room, the Library, the Lounge, and the Grounds. Whether the occasion calls for an outdoor ceremony on the grounds or an indoor celebration in the Great Room, the venue offers flexible options in a riverside park environment.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor is a contemporary hotel situated minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and two miles from the University of Michigan. The property's 10 flexible meeting and event rooms total 10,000 square feet, supporting groups ranging from 15 to 240 guests — from corporate sessions and team-building programs to wedding receptions and college reunions. In-house catering and dedicated event planning services support gatherings of all sizes. Palms Café provides on-site dining for breakfast and dinner, and 162 guest rooms allow event attendees to stay on property — a practical advantage for multi-day programs and destination celebrations.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Emrich Retreat Center sits on 26 acres of trees, streams, and trails in Brighton, Michigan, nestled within 5,000 acres of state park land. A mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, the center is open to everyone regardless of denomination or faith, hosting groups from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 220 guests. Five restored historic buildings form the campus. The Winters Building offers a large meeting room with media screen and a nook with fireplace. The Ayres Building provides a self-contained space with five bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and meeting room — well suited for small group retreats and family reunions. The Bonhoeffer Building includes an intimate meeting room overlooking the woods. The Chapel/Library, converted from a dairy barn, features a tile-floored, vaulted-ceiling gathering space lit by stained glass panels and a cozy fireside library. An Outdoor Chapel beneath the trees serves ceremonies from weddings to yoga instruction. An onsite caretaker coordinates accommodations, meeting rooms, and events, while resident chef Shari Spencer prepares all meals from scratch, drawing on more than 20 years of experience at area restaurants, hotels, and country clubs.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Country Clubs

Whispering Pines Golf Club is a public golf course and banquet center set on 365 acres of pine forest in Pinckney, Michigan. Opened in 1991 and designed by Don Moon, the 18-hole, par 71 layout winds through narrow fairways framed by towering pines and manicured greens. The clubhouse serves as the anchor for a full-service event operation that accommodates groups ranging from 40 to over 200 guests. Three distinct banquet rooms offer flexibility across a range of event sizes and aesthetics. The Ballroom — the venue's largest space — seats up to 225 guests and features three brass chandeliers, a cathedral-style ceiling at the entryway, and French doors that open to the evening air. The Sunset Room brings a rustic, chalet-inspired character, with two walls lined by eight-foot windows and a warm oak-beam ceiling; it seats up to 160 guests. For smaller gatherings, the Pineview Room on the upper level frames fairway views through a centered picture window and suits groups of up to 50. Whispering Pines hosts weddings, receptions, bridal showers, sports and academic banquets, memorial luncheons, holiday parties, and private events year-round. An in-house culinary team handles catering, and a dedicated events staff manages service from arrival through the final course.