9 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: $ • $$
Hidden Pines Barn
Calumet, MI
Venue Superpowers:
10-Acre Property
Purpose-Built Barn
Family-Owned and -Run
Fab Features: beautiful purpose-built pole barn nestled on a 10-acre property surrounded by soaring pine trees • two massive doors lead into the double-height barn, creating an easy indoor/outdoor flow and framing views of the surrounding forest • ceremonies are held in a wooded "chapel" set with rustic, hand-hewn benches
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
WESTERN MICHIGAN
WESTERN MICHIGAN
Gable Hill
Marcellus, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Classic Barn
Pretty Pondside Setting
Affordable
Fab Features: stunning, secluded property tucked beside Streater's Mill Pond on 13 picturesque acres • al fresco ceremonies beneath a wooden pergola, framed by a low stone wall and surrounded by mature forest • the centerpiece barn boasts an easy indoor/outdoor flow, pretty gabled windows, and an all-wood interior draped with glowing lights and gauzy fabric
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Stonegate Manor Events
Benton Harbor, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Enchanting Gardens
Romantic Elopements
Historic Charm
Fab Features: beautiful Victorian-era country manor sits nestled on the banks of the Paw Paw River • the lush grounds boast acres of natural woodland, flower gardens, an original carriage house, and even a wishing pond • the Fairy Garden lives up to its name—with its stone walkway, delicate arch, and a backdrop of lush trees and ferns, its a super-romantic spot to say "I do"
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$Inisfree Estate
South Haven, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Elopements
Romantic Gardens
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: a family-owned estate and hidden gem in southwest Michigan’s lakeshore area • say “I do” in the colorful Butterfly Sanctuary Garden • keep the celebration going and enjoy a stay in the Estate’s charming suites
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Camp Pinewood
Twin Lake, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
Waterfront Ceremonies
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: family-friendly destination nestled on the banks of beautiful Twin Lake • ceremonies in the incredible "outdoor chapel" overlooking the water with amphitheater seating • enjoy the full camp experience with activities like archery, canoeing, a high ropes course, and more
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
DETROIT | ANN ARBOR
DETROIT | ANN ARBOR
Zingerman's Cornman Farms
Dexter, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Intimate Celebrations up to 75
All-Inclusive
Historic Charm
Fab Features: beautifully restored 1834 Greek Revival Farmhouse • farm-to-table dining al fresco or in the award-winning cable-roof Red Barn • this full-service venue can accommodate everything from elopements to a 75-person extravaganza
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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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