Top Michigan Sweet 16 Event Spaces

• Spaces for 200-230 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Stonebridge Golf Club is a championship golf course and event venue in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Designed in 1991 by golf course architect Arthur Hills, the club has been consistently recognized as a Top 10 Public Golf Course in the Metro Detroit area. The club's indoor banquet room seats up to 200 guests for plated dinners and accommodates 230 for standing receptions. Floor-to-ceiling windows line the space, bringing in natural light and sweeping views of the golf course. An adjoining outdoor tented patio — included exclusively with banquet rentals — extends the gathering area and opens to the manicured grounds. For ceremonies, a dedicated outdoor lawn overlooks the course, with a permanent tent and the indoor room available as weather contingency options. Stonebridge holds one wedding per evening, ensuring full venue exclusivity for each event. All food and beverage services are provided by the club's in-house culinary team, with custom menus available across plated dinners, buffets, and hors d'oeuvre receptions.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

BlueBridge Wedding and Events Centre is a 10-acre wooded property in Grawn, in Northern Michigan's Traverse City area, offering two distinct wedding venues and a seasonal outdoor tent for year-round celebrations. The landscape features mature hardwoods, pines, ponds, gardens, and two signature bridges that serve as photography landmarks throughout the property. In 2025, during their ninth season, BlueBridge hosted their 500th wedding. The Bridge Chapel/Centre accommodates up to 250 guests across a paired outdoor ceremony space and open-air-capable indoor reception hall, complete with a covered cocktail patio, dance floor, and dedicated bridal suite. The Blue Chapel/Centre hosts up to 150 guests with a pergola-covered outdoor ceremony area, a fully enclosed reception room with a stone fireplace, and its own bridal suite. From May through October, the Woodside Tent provides a private wooded setting for rehearsal dinners and smaller gatherings of up to 60 guests. Every rental package includes DJ services, bartending, in-house floral design, event coordination, setup and teardown, tables, chairs, and linens. The property is ADA-compliant with free parking on site.

• Spaces for 100-1,722 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

The Frauenthal Center is a historic performing arts and event venue in downtown Muskegon, Michigan. Originally opened as the Michigan Theater in 1930, the building was constructed by entrepreneur Paul Shlossman and designed by architect C. Howard Crane at a cost of $690,000. Today the center operates as a nonprofit cultural institution hosting performances, weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Five distinct spaces accommodate a range of event sizes. The signature Frauenthal Theater seats 1,725 in a Spanish Renaissance interior with ornate original architecture and can host receptions on its stage for up to 150 standing guests. The Ballroom on the third floor of the Hilt Building holds up to 275 guests across two flexible rooms that can be rented individually or combined, with a dance floor available. The Reception Gallery is a newly renovated Art Deco-inspired space with a built-in bar and an open-air deck overlooking downtown, accommodating 275 seated or 300 standing. The Frau Lounge on the lower level seats 100 for cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, and afterglows. The intimate Beardsley Theater holds 169 for presentations, ceremonies, film screenings, and performances. For all venues, the Frauenthal Center provides event setup, cleanup, supervision, full beverage service, and access to a list of approved local caterers.

• Spaces for 12-130 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Located in Dearborn, Michigan, TPC Michigan is a premier private golf and social club designed by Jack Nicklaus and recognized as one of the region’s top championship courses. The property’s natural wetlands and rolling fairways create a stunning backdrop for recreation and events alike. The clubhouse features refined dining rooms, elegant banquet facilities, and panoramic views of the course. With a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service, TPC Michigan offers the perfect blend of golf excellence, community, and elevated celebration.

• Spaces for 200-650 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Historic Spaces

St. John's Banquet & Conference Center sits on a campus along Northwestern Highway in Southfield, Michigan, that has served the Armenian community for more than 75 years. The building's architecture was shaped by a team that traveled to Armenia to study classical church design; the main structure was dedicated in 1966, and the event spaces underwent a complete renovation in September 2022. The centerpiece is the Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 550 guests and features expansive palladium windows, a coffered hexagonal ceiling with remote color-tunable lighting, and a professional stage — an arrangement that accommodates everything from black-tie galas and wedding receptions to corporate banquets and award ceremonies. Veterans Hall seats up to 200 and offers natural window light with direct access to an outdoor patio, making it a flexible setting for reunions, graduations, and holiday parties. The broader campus includes a library, gymnasium, museum, and classrooms, while the event wing is available for private bookings across a full range of celebrations — weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday milestones, and corporate gatherings alike.

• 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.

• Spaces for 135-700 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

The San Marino Club has operated as a banquet and event venue in Troy, Michigan since 1976, building on a heritage that dates to 1938 when Sammarinese immigrants founded the organization to foster community and cultural connection in the Detroit area. The facility's design draws inspiration from the castle-like architecture of Mont Titano in the Republic of San Marino, expressed through intricate woodwork, coffered ceilings, and a radiant skylit lobby. The main club accommodates events from 20 to 800 guests, with spaces suited to weddings, corporate gatherings, nonprofit events, and private celebrations. In-house catering — with an Italian culinary tradition — is provided exclusively, with packages tailored by event type and guest count. The Giardino, a companion event building on the property, extends the offering with outdoor garden courtyards, a fountain patio, and indoor-outdoor flexibility for groups of 25 to 135 guests.

• Spaces for 35-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 6 Resorts
• 6 Total Spaces

Double JJ Resort is a 2,000-acre destination resort in Rothbury, Michigan, offering a wide range of settings for weddings and private events. The property spans lakes, meadows, woods, manicured lawns, and rustic ranch areas, with over 20 ceremony sites available across the grounds. Reception and event venues include the Wagon Wheel, a rustic hall in the Original Jack & Jill Ranch area featuring a massive redwood beam ceiling, cedar plank walls, a hardwood floor, a stage, a bar, and views of Big Wildcat Lake — accommodating up to 200 seated guests. The Back Forty Dancehall offers wooden walls, hardwood floors, and large sliding glass barn doors, seating up to 250 guests in the resort's Old West Town Square. Additional indoor spaces — including the Maverick (150 guests), the Sundance Balcony (70 guests), and the Mustang room (35 guests) — round out the options for smaller meetings and gatherings. The resort's in-house culinary team handles catering for all on-site events, and dedicated event planners are available to guide couples and groups from booking through event day. Horse-drawn carriage service can be arranged for wedding arrivals and departures.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Bar

The B.O.B., short for Big Old Building, is a 70,000-square-foot historic entertainment complex in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Originally constructed in 1903 as Judson's grocery warehouse, the four-story red brick structure was rescued from demolition by The Gilmore Collection and reimagined as a multi-venue destination bringing together restaurants, a craft brewery, live music, comedy, and nightlife under one roof. For private events, the Ashton cocktail lounge accommodates up to 350 guests in a setting defined by rich textures, deep leathers, polished wood, and gold and bronze accents — with modern audio-visual equipment and on-site catering provided by Gilmore Catering. The building's eight distinct venues also give groups the option to expand into the full complex for large-scale receptions and buyouts. Adjacent to GLC Live and across from Van Andel Arena, The B.O.B. sits at the heart of downtown Grand Rapids' entertainment district.

• 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 300 Guests

River Edge Bed and Breakfast & Gathering Place is a 109-acre private property along nearly a mile of Flat River frontage in Lowell, Michigan. The grounds include mature spruce and pine forest, native prairie grasslands, and multiple scenic overlooks, along with a 1917 barn and outbuildings, a cedar-lined bridal dressing building, and an 1880s farmhouse that once served as the river's dam keeper's residence. The centerpiece for gatherings is a 40-by-100-foot open-air pavilion with cathedral-style windows overlooking the river, ceiling fans, twinkle lights, and commercial roll-down curtains for weather protection. Couples choose from three distinct outdoor ceremony sites: a wooded overlook with an elevated river vista, a terraced area with stone walls and grand-entrance field steps, and a waterside level area adjacent to the river's catwalk viewing area. The pavilion and all three ceremony sites accommodate up to 250 guests. River Edge hosts weddings, family reunions, corporate events, and retreats from late April through early November, on Fridays, Saturdays, and select weekdays. Licensed catering and an insured bartending service are required for all events; the 1880s farmhouse is available as a private add-on for the couple's wedding night.

• Spaces for 24-130 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Meeting Space

Andiamo in Bloomfield Township brings the made-from-scratch Italian cuisine that defines the Andiamo Italia brand to a dedicated banquet and event setting at 6676 Telegraph Road. The venue hosts private celebrations and corporate gatherings across three event spaces, accommodating intimate groups of 24 and larger parties of up to 150 when spaces are combined. Each event includes the support of an on-site event planner and access to a broad catering menu that spans Italian, Asian, Southern, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines. Food can be served family-style, plated, as a buffet, or at live stations. The venue is suited for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, corporate lunches, baptisms, bar and bat mitzvahs, and anniversary celebrations.

• Spaces for 6-250 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces
• 8 Outdoor Spaces
• 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.

• Spaces for 26-220 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Kilgour Scottish Centre is the home of the St. Andrew's Society of Detroit, a Scottish heritage non-profit organization founded in 1849. Situated in Troy, Michigan, the centre offers three distinct event spaces suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, showers, anniversaries, graduations, and celebrations of all kinds. The Great Hall, the venue's signature space, seats up to 150 guests beneath vaulted timber ceilings and beside two large stone fireplaces. It features a portable dance floor and audio-visual equipment, making it well-suited for receptions and seated dinners. The adjacent Burns Room accommodates up to 60 guests for more intimate gatherings and can serve as overflow space alongside the Great Hall. A conference room with boardroom seating rounds out the facility for professional meetings and smaller private events. The centre includes a full commercial kitchen, ample on-site parking, and is conveniently located near I-75 and the Somerset Collection in metro Detroit.

• Spaces for 8-200 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Bar
• 1 Retail Space

The Rust Belt Market is a collective marketplace in Ferndale, Michigan, where 30 independent shops share a building with a dedicated event space and full-service bar. The main event space accommodates up to 170 seated guests for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations. Its industrial-rustic character comes through in string lights, branch chandeliers, red velvet seating, reclaimed wood walls, and a terrarium satellite bar that doubles as a cocktail focal point. The space arrives furnished: 14 wood farm tables, premium cross-back chairs with linen seat pads, a sweetheart table, and a built-in stage with audio equipment and projection capability. In-house bar packages handle spirits, beer, and wine service, while catering is drawn from a curated list of preferred vendors with a full prep kitchen on-site. The Green Room suite — a private lounge adjacent to the main floor — accommodates up to 8 guests and serves as a getting-ready space or quiet retreat ahead of the celebration. Ceremonies take place on-site at no added cost, with the stage serving as a natural focal point. The venue is ADA-accessible, climate-controlled, and WiFi-equipped.

• Spaces for 45-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

The Highlands is a four-season resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan, owned and operated by Boyne Resorts for over 60 years. Recognized by Midwest Living as one of the best resorts in the Midwest, the property evokes an English countryside estate — offering a range of wedding and private event settings that span from a mountaintop A-Frame chapel with floor-to-ceiling views of Lake Michigan to the award-winning Country Club of Boyne, the spacious Day Lodge with hillside views, and the intimate candlelit Aonach Mor experience at the North Peak summit. The resort accommodates celebrations of all sizes, from gatherings of 45 at a secluded mountaintop venue to receptions of up to 400 guests in the Day Lodge. In-house catering packages, outdoor ceremony and reception options, and a dedicated events team support couples and groups through every step of the planning process. Guests celebrating at The Highlands have the full northern Michigan region at their doorstep, with Petoskey, Bay Harbor, Walloon Lake, and Charlevoix all within reach.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Brentwood Golf Club & Banquet Center has welcomed events since 1995, set on a golf course in White Lake, Michigan, nestled between the lakes of Oakland County. The banquet center accommodates up to 200 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows, a large bridal suite, and a brick-paved patio with views over the fairways. An outdoor pergola overlooking the north fountain serves as a dedicated ceremony site — a fitting backdrop for an exchange of vows or group photos amid the greens. The venue hosts weddings, showers, birthday and anniversary celebrations, retirement parties, golf outings, and corporate events. Customizable menu packages — including buffet-style dinners, plated meals, hors d'oeuvres, beverage service, and dessert and late-night snack options — are available for each event.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Waterfront

Addison Oaks Buhl Estate is an English Tudor-style manor home with more than 100 years of history, set among dramatic willows, formal flower gardens, and spring-fed ponds on 750 acres of woodlands and lakes in Leonard, Michigan. The estate is well suited to weddings, receptions, banquets, and social gatherings of varying sizes. The banquet room opens to an outdoor deck and accommodates up to 500 guests for cocktail-hour and reception formats. A garden room with a stone fireplace offers a more intimate setting for smaller gatherings, and a dedicated outdoor wedding garden provides a natural backdrop for ceremonies. Managed by Oak Management — which has provided event and catering services since 1974 — the estate offers twelve specialized catering menus covering wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and more.

• Spaces for 75-1,000 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

Loft 310 is a private event venue complex occupying more than half a city block in downtown Kalamazoo's Entertainment District. The collection spans 10 connected venues across the historic Rosenbaum Building and surrounding properties, hosting more than 350 events per year — from intimate gatherings to large-scale wedding receptions and corporate celebrations. The main Loft 310 and the Upper Loft sit on the second and third floors of the Rosenbaum Building overlooking East Michigan Avenue, each accommodating up to 250 seated or 600 guests for cocktail receptions. The rooftop Sky Deck on the seventh story holds up to 150 seated guests with views of the surrounding district. The Gatsby offers a more intimate speakeasy-style setting for up to 75 seated, while Wild Bull brings a rustic character to events of up to 300 seated or 700 standing. District Square, the largest venue in the portfolio, accommodates up to 500 seated guests and features an Upper Deck for after-parties. The Chapel, steps away on the same city block, pairs a classic brick facade with a crisp white interior for ceremonies and small receptions. In-house catering and beverage service are available across all spaces, along with audio-visual support, décor, and coordination. The venue takes an "anti-banquet" approach — providing a clean slate so planners and clients can shape each event entirely around their vision.

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

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.