15 Wedding Venues in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, Michigan is a destination with something for everyone and beautiful venues for weddings. From the wine and beer tours, gorgeous views Traverse City has a ton to offer you and your guests. Below are 16 wedding venues in the Traverse City area to create your perfect wedding day.
Aurora Cellars - 7788 E Horn Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Aurora Cellars has two options to host your wedding: The Estate (with included Farmhouse) and The Terrace. Spread across two acres, the Estate can hold up to 300 guests. This space features a small barn, a Victorian Farmhouse with a patio, a pond, and is surrounded by black walnut trees. The Terrace offers an “old world” styled tasting room and a patio overlooking the hills of Leelanau County. With space for 40-80 guests, the Terrace is perfect for more intimate weddings, as well as rehearsal dinners.
Blue Bridge Event Center - 1950 Ellis Lake Rd, Grawn, MI 49637
The Blue Bridge Event Center offers not only their ceremony and reception spaces, but options for flowers, decor, DJ’s, and beverages. The Bridge Chapel and The Bridge Centre can accommodate up to 260 guests. This is their largest site, equipped with a spacious dance floor and large TV monitors on the walls (making sure you and your guests don’t miss any dance floor antics). The Blue Chapel and Blue Centre can hold up to 160 guests. Covered with vines and greenery, this space has an up-north feel and is surrounded with beautiful landscaping. With both options, brides can get ready in the bridal suite, while grooms can hang out and prep at the Blue Bridge Tiny House.
Brengman Brothers Winery - 9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
Brengman Brothers Winery is located within 5 miles of Traverse City, and is available for events large or small, indoor or outdoor. The tasting room features hardwood ceiling beams, candlelit chandeliers, and can accommodate up to 98 people. For weddings needing a larger, seated space, there is an outdoor, tented lawn that can hold 200-250 guests. They offer nearby parking with an attendant and shuttle, cellar tours and tastings, and a bartender on-site.
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery - 10343 E Hilltop Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Voted into the Top 10 Best Winery/Vineyard Venues by Wine Enthusiast, Ciccone Vineyard and Winery can host a small, intimate gathering in their tasting room, or up to 250 guests on the property. They offer special weekday rates for Monday through Thursday weddings.
Fountain Point Resort - 990 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Fountain Point Resort is one of Northern Michigan’s only waterfront venues. They are open for weddings from May to October, and offer a historic bed and breakfast with antique, charming furnishings. With 19 refurbished cottages ranging from 1-7 bedrooms, this is a perfect location to not only hold your wedding, but spend quality time with friends and family.
The Peninsula Room - 13512 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
Ceremonies at The Peninsula Room are held on the front lawn and can hold up to 150 guests. There are also options for smaller ceremonies (up to 50 guests) with Genivieve’s Patio, or their Library. The reception space features an indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pit, and includes private use of their perennial garden lawn and stone patio. They offer house made catering, made with locally sourced food whenever possible.
Kirkbride Hall - 700 Cottageview Dr Suite 200, Traverse City, MI 49684
At Kirkbride Hall, you can choose to hold your ceremony in a historical, cathedral-like chapel, or outdoors on the front lawn. This venue can hold up to 160 guests for wedding receptions, and ceremonies up to 220 guests. Between your ceremony and reception, choose from cocktail reception options for your guests to enjoy, as well as access to The Village. With over a dozen preferred wedding vendors listed on their website, Kirkbride Hall can assist you in putting together the perfect team for your wedding.
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa - 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Box 404 Acme, MI 49610
Between their indoor and outdoor event spaces, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa offers options for weddings as large as 500, and as small as 5. Indoor venues include the Michigan Ballroom, Tower Ballroom, Governors’ Hall, 17th Floor of Tower, and the Peninsula/Mackinaw Ballroom. For outdoor weddings, couples can choose between The Plaza, Pavilion, The Private Beach Club, 55th Hole, and The Garvey Family Barn. There’s something for every couple at this Grand Traverse wedding venue!
Chateau Chantal - 15900 Rue Devin, Traverse City, MI 49686
Chateau Chantal is a Traverse City venue perfect for intimate weddings with a maximum capacity of 40 guests plus the wedding couple. Your guests will enjoy an overnight stay at the Chateau Chantal Bed & Breakfast, and your ceremony can be held indoors or outdoors with the vineyard as your backdrop. In addition to your wedding, this is the perfect setting for wedding showers, rehearsal dinners and more.
Timberlee Hills - 10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
A former ski lodge, Timberlee Hills is located among the rolling hills of Leelanau County. Before and after your wedding, there are plenty of activities nearby to keep your guests busy, including wine tasting, a sunset cruise on Grand Traverse Bay, and shopping downtown! For smaller weddings, their intimate space features a fireplace and can host up parties of 70 or less. They also have a larger reception space and covered patio can hold up to 250 guests. A shuttle service is available for your bridal party or guests to the venue, nearby spots for photos, and local hotels.
Mission Table - 13512 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
Mission Table, formerly Bowers Harbor Inn, offers an “intimate, romantic setting.” Their ceremony spaces include The Great Lawn and Genevieve’s Patio. Included in the cost for your reception includes everything that you need for your event: Set up and tear down, china, glassware, silver, tables and chairs, and linens. Spirits and wines from their own on-site brewery and distillery are also available. The events director has over 20 years of experience, and can please any clients’ requests.
Hagerty Center - 715 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Hagerty Center can accommodate up to 300 guests in their waterfront ballroom, that features a view of the Grand Traverse Bay. The bay is also the backdrop of their ceremony location, making the perfect backdrop to exchange your vows. Hagerty Center understands the importance of cuisine at your wedding, and the chefs are available to help create the perfect menu that reflects your signature style.
Delamar Traverse City - 615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Delamar Traverse City is prepared to turn your vision into a reality with their personalized wedding planning services. Overlooking the water, the resort located on West Bay is a beautiful spot for your wedding ceremony. The indoor event space can be broken down into smaller spaces, depending on the size of your party with a max capacity of 200. Only the freshest, local ingredients will be used for your handpicked menu. Your guests can enjoy bay views from their rooms, after celebrating at their on-site nightclub.
Botanic Garden - 1490 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
Located on the grounds of the former Traverse City State Hospital, the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is perfect for weddings, bridal showers, and more! The Walled Garden is a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies, and also available are the open-air Pavilion, the Visitor Center meeting room, and a large tent lawn. If you are interested in renting out the entire park, (including The Botanic Garden + The Cathedral Barn) that option is available! Special discounts are available for Botanic Garden Members.
The Cathedral at Historic Barns Park - 1500 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
The Cathedral Barn is also located at Historic Barns Park. This rustic, charming wedding venue can hold wedding ceremonies of up to 300 guests, and seated wedding receptions of around 200 guests. The Cathedral Barn is available for your wedding on its own, or as mentioned above, can be rented along with the Botanic Garden.
Park Place Hotel - 300 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Park Place Hotel makes wedding planning stress-free by assisting you with the big and small details of your day. Your guests are welcome to enjoy one of their classically decorated rooms, as well as nearby restaurants, shopping, spas, and nightlife before and after your wedding. Park Place Hotel can accommodate up to 450 people.
Starry Night Barn - 2363 N. Jacobson Road, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Recently renovated, Starry Night Barn has been updated with modern accommodations while maintaining its historic, barn charm. The entire place is yours for the weekend, with the option to add more nights if desired for an authentic, relaxed experience. Committed to protecting the beautiful environment, shuttle services and carpooling is encouraged, and recycling and composting options are available to be coordinated with caterers. Starry Night Barn can host wedding celebrations up to 299 people.