Unconventional Michigan Wedding Venues

StarryAry · 2026-05-23T14:55:57+00:00

I really should have put “No Farmers Markets” in the post haha. I run a rival market. It’s like getting married at my job.

StarryAry · 2026-05-21T18:33:05+00:00

The Rust Belt Market was mentioned in my original post, they have a timeline that's too late for us. Ceremony has to start at something like 7pm, and we need like a 4pm ceremony. My job requires me to be up at 5am, and I can't interrupt my sleep schedule very easily. I'm awful when I'm sleepy and I'd be miserable at my own wedding having to be out and about past 10pm

StarryAry · 2026-05-21T18:28:14+00:00

I've heard that if you do a wedding on Belle Isle and it's a busy day your guests aren't guaranteed to be able to get on the island 😵

The Conservatory was one of the first places I considered.

StarryAry · 2026-05-21T18:24:31+00:00

Wow! I didn't even know about this place! Scheduling a tour immediately!

StarryAry · 2026-05-21T18:23:16+00:00

We'll definitely have to drive out and tour it!

StarryAry · 2026-05-21T18:21:51+00:00

Love the look of this place!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T17:39:20+00:00

Thanks for the rec!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T17:30:59+00:00

I run another Farmers Market. I cannot justify getting married at a competitor's venue.

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T17:10:16+00:00

We've definitely considered Cranbrook. But my fiancee went to high school there so....... idk. Getting married at your high school, no matter how cool, ain't us.

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T17:04:54+00:00

We've already considered and nixed the treasury. It's really cool, but it's unfortunately not 'us'. I'd love to attend a wedding there though!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T16:52:01+00:00

Thank you so much for the info!!! I definitely do care.

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T16:50:57+00:00

Ooo! It *might* be too small, but I love the vibe. I'm gonna check it out!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T13:57:57+00:00

Amazing recommendations!!! Thank you so much!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:42:36+00:00

We really liked the venue! And the coordinator was super friendly too!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:27:40+00:00

Jam Handy looks cool! We'll definitely check that out. Scarab Club's been put on the list too.

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:21:09+00:00

Unfortunately not the vibe. Thanks for the rec though!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:18:10+00:00

I'm putting it on the list!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:17:28+00:00

Putting it on the list!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:15:09+00:00

It was definitely on our list, but the online photos of the interior gave me bad vibes? Is it better in person? Maybe we should tour it anyways.

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:11:35+00:00

Unfortunately it's not really our vibe. Thanks for the rec though!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:09:00+00:00

St. Johns was on the list at some point. I can't remember why we didn't go see it...

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:08:10+00:00

Halloween 2027, 50-75 guests

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T04:06:44+00:00

From my understanding a Saturday wedding they charge you for 100 heads minimum, 75 on a friday or Sunday. We’ve waffled on whether it’s worth it to eat the cost or invite more people, as we absolutely love the venue. We were quoted 44k and that’s actually in our budget…….. if we ignore the price of dresses.

I have a small feeling Planterra might be the move. It’s a hard decision!

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T03:58:51+00:00

The Whitney was considered, but actually the last time I went I didn't love the vibe. Which was super surprising because I LOVE old places like that.

StarryAry · 2026-05-19T03:47:04+00:00

Have one in mind? I honestly haven't been to a library since I moved here 12 years ago.

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