Carefree Travel Guide 2023

CAN’T-MISS WEDDING DESTINATIONS

Say “I Do” to these West Michigan Wedding Venues

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

Black Star Farms | Suttons Bay

Plan your wedding celebration right here in West Michigan. Whether you envision your special day at a resort, on the beach, or maybe even at a state park, we’ve got your guide to finding a great locale for all your wedding festivities. There are plenty of upscale resorts and hotels that provide a perfect location for an elegant wedding. These resorts are brilliant for weddings, with everything you need in one place, keeping the day convenient and stress-free. They truly help make the day run smoothly, from an in-house salon to a banquet room with full catering, as well as lodging for you and all of your guests. Have a memorable wedding by hosting it in a one-of-a-kind location like a theater, a boathouse, a distillery, on a riverboat, or even at historic sites. West Michigan is home to amazing event spaces for any occasion, whether you’re planning a large soiree or a more intimate affair. Looking for more wedding planning tips? Reach out to your venue’s local visitors bureau – many have compiled wedding planning guides and kits to help you with the planning process.

MICHIGAN MARITIME MUSEUM SOUTH HAVEN The Michigan Maritime Museum is the premiere destination for your waterfront wedding in the heart of South Haven’s maritime district. The new Maritime Heritage Center features beautiful craftsmanship with lofted ceilings, stunning water views, and an open, light-filled design. Outside, enjoy picturesque harbor views from our boardwalk or patio, or even onboard our fleet of historic vessels. With a variety of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, we can accommodate weddings of any size, from the small and elegant to the large and glamorous. Your wedding day is part of your family’s history – choose a venue that is equally historic! MichiganMaritimeMuseum. org/Events/Host

Black Star Farms | Suttons Bay

Brewery and Winery Weddings

Local breweries and wineries are often great event venues that will make your celebration special. Be sure to check out these destinations throughout West Michigan that feature an awesome event space, and of course, delicious drinks. Cheers! • Atwater Brewery, Grand Rapids • Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay • Chateau Chantal, Traverse City • Coppercraft Distillery, Holland • River Saint Joe, Buchanan • Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, Buchanan

CASTLE FARMS CHARLEVOIX Travel back in time for your ceremony by hosting your wedding at the historic Castle Farms. Aptly named, this Charlevoix location offers classic and elegant locations inside a castle for you to get married. Have your wedding in an elegant garden room or in a regal stone-lined room with cathedral windows to showcase your personal style. Who wouldn’t like to have their very own royal wedding? CastleFarms.com

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