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is this frustrating to anyone else?!

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Ok so I don't want anything too out of the ordinary, however I don't want to get married or have our reception at any old run of the mill KofC hall.  It's just not us.   
We live in northern Michigan and I'm having the hardest time finding a place that is more unique or that we could make unique to our tastes.  It's even more the fact that we are really trying to find something affordable!  

We want to stay in the Petosley, Harbor Springs or Charlevoix area (please don't reccommend Castle Farms)  where we can bring in our own caterers as my fiances father owns a catering company and will save us a ton!

I guess my big question  is and I apologize if you see this post in another forum topic but I don't know where to post it....  Anyway I am just curious as if any of you out there know of any really neat places that allow offsite catering but aren't so expensive we can't afford anything else!  Indoors or out.  No churches necessary.  

Thanks so much!
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    JessieR933JessieR933 member
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    I would say look at Art Galleries. Though I have no idea what is in your area, I would say ask your local board. 
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    uneek1323uneek1323 member
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    CHeck out museums, movie theaters, and parks in your area. Posting this on your local board will give you more specific feedback.



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    Have you considered the Traverse City area? They probably have some really neat venues with all the wineries near at hand...
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    There are a lot of little areas around Traverse City that people I am in business with have gotten married, although I'm not sure which ones allow outside catering
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    Jacqueline210Jacqueline210 member
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    A friend of mine got married up north in Michigan on a private property. It was literally someone's backyard right on the waterfront. I'm sure it wasn't a cheap option, but it certainly was unique. They actually talked to realtor to find the property.
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    em0677em0677 member
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    Not sure what it's like in MI, but I looked into state and county parks in NY and found it to be a lot cheaper.  Some of them have buildings, some with kitchens, some without, but you could definitely bring in your own caterer. 

    I have a friend who has a summer home up there and since there are so many lakes, there are probably a lot of places that are summer communities.  Maybe check into those places that would otherwise be empty at other times of year for a good deal?  I know her assembly reminded me a lot of my summer camps main lodge and she told me they do weddings.  Summer camps might also work, before/after the camp season starts.

    Good luck!
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