THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO
DETROIT WEDDING VENUES
The 25+ Most Popular Detroit Wedding Venues
DETROIT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE CITY’S BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM
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We’ve lived in and loved this city for pretty much our entire lives. We can hand-on-heart say Detroit runs through our veins and it inspires us every time we take a couple out for photos. Engagement shoots, weddings, whatever you’ve got goin’ on, we love making this incredible city part of it.
Whether you’re a Detroit native or you’re just traveling in for your big day, let us take you on a tour of the city and capture the vibrancy of your love against the backdrop of real Detroit. You won’t be disappointed!
SHARING OUR FAVORITE SPOTS AND PLACES WE KNOW YOU’LL LOVE
If you’ve ever been to Detroit, you know this is a city like no other. There’s no cookie-cutter downtown here, it’s totally unique and it’s the place we proudly call home. There’s a grittiness about Detroit that we love. It’s hard and edgy, but underneath its reputation and bravado lies an incredible mishmash of cultures and architecture.
It’s a city that provides the most incredible backdrops to every engagement shoot and wedding captured here. And if you’re looking for scenes and places you just won’t find in any other wedding photos, Detroit has them here for you.
DETROIT ISN'T SHORT OF HISTORICAL VENUES. HERE'S A LIST OF OUR TOP PICKS:
Colony Club & Gem Theatre – With multiple location s to suit your plans, you’ll find the perfect place to get married here.
Masonic Temple – A grand and opulent space that won’t fail to amaze.
The Whiskey Factory – A fully functioning distillery, this is an incredible space with quite the history.
Ford Piquette – The birthplace of the Model T and a celebrated automotive site, we love the industrial vibe of this venue.
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit – Reflects the historic grandeur that has defined their downtown hotel for nearly a century.
The Whitney – This historical mansion is just so beautiful, you can’t fail to fall in love with it.
One Campus Martius – Perched upon the 16th floor, this venue offers a great location for socializing and celebrating.
The Detroit Opera House – Offering a dynamic range of both large and small spaces for ceremonies and receptions.
The Garden Theater - A historic theater in midtown Detroit, renovated into wedding venue.
THE BEST OF THE REST
There are always some venues that just can’t be categorized. Here are the rest of our favorite Detroit wedding venues in a quick roundup:
Meadow Brook Hall - The historic of the Dodge family, this venue is a must!
Roostertail – A dedicate d event space with glorious views over the water.
The Madison – Formerly a theater, this event venue has a beautiful loft and rooftop space perfect for a modern wedding.
Detroit Yacht Club – For some Mediterranean flair, you can’t beat this spot.
The Fillmore Detroit – A theatrical paradise and definitely amazing for couples who love a little bit of drama.
Shepherd’s Hollow – In amongst the pines, this glass building is so stunning.
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club – The place for the perfect waterside wedding.
Michigan League – Say ‘I do’ i n a space that’s helped nurture many great minds
Planterra Conservatory - Greenhouse wedding venue, great for fall through spring weddings.
Zingerman's Cornman Farms - Celebrate your love beneath elegant maples or in their stunning barn.
Daxton Hotel - a premier wedding venue located in downtown Birmingham.
Goldner Walsh - combine na tural beauty and landscape with a hundred-year-old historic gem in Pontiac.
DETROIT IS A CITY WITH SO MANY EVENT SPACES. HERE'S OUR PICK OF SOME OTHER AMAZING PLACES:
Waterview Loft at Port Detroit – A loft space with stunning views over the Detroit River and neighboring Canada.
The Eastern Market – These historical sheds make a dramatic backdrop.
Jam Handy – A really unique and fun space to host your wedding day.
The Eastern – When we think industrial, we think The Eastern.
El Club – Music fans will love this venue.
The Rust Belt Market – Quirky, artistic and vintage all rolled into one.
Detroit Golf Club - beautiful grounds, you will find the perfect, picturesque setting.
Country Club of Detroit - founded in 1897, one of the top country clubs in Michigan.
2000 Brooklyn - New event space in the heart of Corktown Detroit.
Chroma - is an urban wedding venue with amazing views of the city skyline.
The Riverside - Industrial chi c event space on Detroit's Westside.
HIGHLANDS
If there’s one thing we know, some of the most memorable weddings are ones where the food has been totally on point. And Highlands definitely meets that all-important standard! Pegged as a unique twist on a classic steakhouse, the quality of the food here, along with the amazing hospitality and floor-to-ceiling views over the city, make this venue a really solid choice for your big day. We love the warmth and atmosphere of this place and will always jump at the chance to capture a wedding here.
SHINOLA HOTEL
Hotels can sometimes seem a little samey and like many other spaces. Beautiful, for the most part, but you’ve kind of seen it before, right? Well the Shinola Hotel, in the cent er of downtown Detroit, really is something special and different from anywhere else you might have seen before. It’s a modern, contemporary and artistic space and there’s something to see at every turn. And we totally get serious Wes Anderson vibes when we look at this place. How about that for a unique wedding theme, huh?
COMING SOON - Some exciting new hotels with event space opening in this year.
CONSIDERING A HOTEL WEDDING IN DETROIT? HERE ARE SOME OTHER SUGGESTIONS:
Atheneum – With a history that dates back to the 19th century.
The Henry Autograph Collection – For stunning elegance in the outer city limits.
Dearborn Inn – Part of t he Marriott Hotels group, this historical space is full of classic elegance.
DETROIT ALSO HAS A GREAT COLLECTION OF ARTISTIC AND INSPIRING VENUES FOR YOU TO EXCHANGE YOUR VOWS
MOCAD – The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit for a really unique venue.
Scarab Club – This artist’s gallery has everything from walled gardens to vibrantly painted walls, it’s a dream!
The Henry Ford Museum - One of Michigan's must visit location, it's the perfect wedding venue!
LOVETT HALL
In case you hadn’t already figured it out, Henry Ford was a big name around these parts so a lot of our historical spaces, like Lovett Hall, have ties to the industrialist.
The ballroom at Lovett Hall really has the wow factor. Ford hosted some of the greatest names in history at this very spot. With its vaulted ceilings and crystal chandeliers, this place cannot fail to impress.
THE WAR MEMORIAL
Looking at history of a different kind now, The Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association is a site that memorializes our military history and counts itself as a central community point for all Michigan residents to gather.
The site dates back to the early 1900s and the home formerly belonged to Russell A Alger, Jr., a politician and businessman. This building and its grounds are just so beautiful and classic, so if that’s a look you’re going for with your special day, you should really check this place out.
Whether you know Detroit like the back of your hand, or you’re new to the city with no idea where to even start looking for a venue, we’ve got your back. Get in touch and let us know how we can help with your Detroit wedding photography!
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