Carefree Travel Guide 2022

Can’t-Miss Wedding Destinations

Union + Social Event Venue St. Joseph A stunning location in downtown St. Joseph for your most significant moments. An extraordinary setting with 24-foot wood barrel ceilings, outdoor cocktail options, and seating capacity for 275 people. UnionAndSocial.com

From the venue to the dinner, the music to decorations, there’s a lot of work that goes into planning your big day. Whether you want an elegant event or a rustic setting, you’ll find everything you need, and some helpful wedding planners, to make your wedding the day of your dreams in West Michigan. One popular option for West Michigan weddings is a winery wedding. The vineyards make gorgeous outdoor settings for the ceremony, and many have the option of an indoor space or a tented reception area. And you’ll be all set for beverages! If you’re planning an elegant affair, the area’s resorts and upscale hotels can cater to all of your needs, from a salon to prep your look, to a banquet room with full catering, to lodging for all of your guests. For intimate destination weddings, renting out an entire bed and breakfast is a great way to let the wedding party and families relax and connect in a space that’s all yours. Whether you’re getting married on-site at the B&B (many have gorgeous garden areas), or somewhere nearby, having a private retreat for the whole wedding party is a delightful luxury. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable wedding experience, you’ll find lots of options in the area. You can get married on the beach, at a brewery, aboard a riverboat, or in a historic theatre or manor house. No matter which location you choose, your West Michigan wedding is sure to be memorable. Weddings

Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Your special occasion becomes a premiere event in the stylishly redesigned Delta Hotel’s ballroom, accommodating up to 1,300 guests. Select from an all-inclusive package or an à la carte menu by their award-winning chefs. DeltaMuskegon.com

Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen | Petoskey

Chocolate = Love Whether you’re looking to treat your sweetheart, or you want to gift your wedding guests with locally made chocolate as a wedding favor, we’ve got the perfect fix for your sweet tooth: • Dar k Chocolate Truffles from Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen in Petoskey • Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge from JoAnn’s Fudge on Mackinac Island • Milk Chocolate Cherry Turtles from Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor • Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Fudge from Original Murdick’s Fudge on Mackinac Island • Chocolate Covered Seafoam from Cornwell’s Turkeyville in Marshall

The Harbour View Inn Mackinac Island Host your perfect wedding at The Harbour View Inn, one of the most charming, romantic, and tranquil wedding venues on Mackinac Island. The gazebo provides a semi-private scene for ceremonies, followed up by a reception in their dining room and patio. HarbourViewInn.com

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