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In search of a venue...
Hi!
My fiance and I are in search of a venue for our wedding. We live out of state but were born and raised in MI. We will have lots of out of town guests, many of whom have never been to MI and know nothing more than what they hear on the news or read in the paper. We want to give them the ultimate Michigan experience! The water, the leaves in the fall, great food, great wine, and an all around great time. We are searching for a venue where we can have the wedding ceremony on the water in the fall, with trees around then walk into the reception. We'd prefer a more private location--not a banquet hall or a hotel banquet room. We also want the place to be naturally beautiful so that we aren't trying to dress it up with decorations. We aren't sure if we'll do a sit down dinner or more of a strolling dinner/heavy appetizers so that people aren't stuck at a table waiting for food. There will probably be 125-150 guests, hopefully in October of 2012, budget of around $25k. Think elegant, charming, and simple. Any and all ideas are MOST welcome! we're also open to the entire state of Michigan. Thank you!!
My fiance and I are in search of a venue for our wedding. We live out of state but were born and raised in MI. We will have lots of out of town guests, many of whom have never been to MI and know nothing more than what they hear on the news or read in the paper. We want to give them the ultimate Michigan experience! The water, the leaves in the fall, great food, great wine, and an all around great time. We are searching for a venue where we can have the wedding ceremony on the water in the fall, with trees around then walk into the reception. We'd prefer a more private location--not a banquet hall or a hotel banquet room. We also want the place to be naturally beautiful so that we aren't trying to dress it up with decorations. We aren't sure if we'll do a sit down dinner or more of a strolling dinner/heavy appetizers so that people aren't stuck at a table waiting for food. There will probably be 125-150 guests, hopefully in October of 2012, budget of around $25k. Think elegant, charming, and simple. Any and all ideas are MOST welcome! we're also open to the entire state of Michigan. Thank you!!
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Re: In search of a venue...
Yes, I live in Northern Michigan not toofar from Crystal Mountain and Grand Traverse Resort. I
also can tell you that the Grand Traverse Resort has some awesome condos right on the water. You might want to check into those also. Depending on what time of in the summer you're planning, you may find that the whole unit can be rented out at a fair rate. Private and very close to everything!
http://www.castlefarms.com/Weddings-in-Michigan/
http://www.nmc.edu/resources/hagerty-center/facilities/gallery.html
It's not a "typcial" Conference Center. Has beautiful archetecture, and great food!
You have to check out The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island! This place is perfect for your Wedding Dream! They have this amazing ceremony location called the Grotto that is private and perfect for Wedding Ceremonies. Their view of the Mackinac Bridge will take your breath away!!!