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5 Favorite Venues in Holland, Michigan | Friday Fives with Sydney Marie

Holland Michigan is a gorgeous town, full of history and of course tulips! Holland.org is a wonderful online visitors guide to events and area attractions. Below are five beautiful wedding venues in the Holland area with different capacities and styles to create your perfect wedding day.

1. Port 393 - 393 Cleveland Ave, Holland, MI 49423

Port 393 is one of Holland’s newest venues which includes an outdoor patio and rooftop bar. The venue has 125 onsite parking spaces and the reception area can hold up to 250 guests. The rooftop area can be used as a ceremony space with a view of Lake Macatawa.

Port 393 has a preferred caterer list to choose from, and recommends you choose vendors from their other preferred lists. The venue does have an access elevator for handicap guests and both levels have handicap accessible bathrooms. Included in all rentals is set up, tear down, tables, linens, and a bridal suite.

2. Warehouse 6 Events - 136 E 6th St, Holland, MI 49423

Warehouse 6 Events is also downtown Holland, the 4,000 sq ft venue is more of an industrial style and holds up to 175 guests with a dance floor and 200 without a dance floor. The rental includes private 12-hour access to the venue, free parking in public city lots and garages, tables by Cento Anni, option to choose your own caterer. If you’re looking to have your ceremony at the venue, they do have an outdoor patio that holds about 100 guests.

3. Baker Events - 171 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423

Baker Events is a warehouse style venue can accommodate up to 300 guests and features exposed brick, an outdoor patio, and a large dance floor. The venue is an old furniture factory and recently added a second venue space, upstairs. You can book both venues or just one, if you’re looking for a ceremony and reception space all in one or just a reception space. Catering is through Gilmore Catering only, when you book both spaces they include two extra hours of event time and use of both bridal rooms.

4. City Vu Events - 61 E 7th St, Holland, MI 49423

City Vu Events is a rooftop venue with floor to ceiling windows in the CityFlatsHotel downtown Holland. The venue holds up to 150 guests and includes a private outdoor patio. Tables, chairs, white linens and tableware are all included in the rental, catering is on site and does require a minimum food/beverage based on date. City Vu is the only venue on this list that is in a hotel, so there is no extra travel for your guests.

5. Boatwerks - 216 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423

Boatwerks is located on Lake Macatawa in Holland and has a few different options to accommodate your wedding. Boatwerks Event Center includes the Black River Ballroom and the Macatawa Room. The Black River Ballroom is their larger venue which holds up to 300 guests and features a retractable window wall for a direct outdoor space. The Macatawa Room seats up to 90 guests and features wood paneled walls and a brick fireplace. Boatwerks has the option to add on the Courtyard to any reception, which can be used for a ceremony or cocktail hour space. They also offer a semi-private Monday-Thursday outdoor space for up to 75 guests called The Point which is right on the lake. Catering for Boatwerks is in house.