The Homestead is a beachfront resort offering a wide range of unique lodging choices supported by luxurious facilities designed for romantic getaways, family vacations, weddings and meetings. It is located on the beach chosen by Money Magazine as "No. 1 of the 8 Best Beaches to Visit this Summer" and is surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which was chosen by the viewers of ABC's Good Morning America as the "Most Beautiful Place in America". Guests enjoy its mile-long beach spa and salon services, golf courses, granular surface tennis courts, watercrafts, pools, and hot tubs, restaurants, meeting facilities and, come winter, skiing, riding, snowshoeing, and skating. We offer a variety of lodging options that include hotel rooms, suites, villas and homes are offered in seasonal packages at the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. For FULL information contact weddings at the homestead resort dot com.

Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms opened in the spring of 2019 as a premier wedding and events venue located in the beautiful and unforgettable Traverse City and Leelanau County, Michigan. Bay View Weddings offers a multitude of options to consider for your wedding day including a breathtaking view on our hill top overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, a wedding destination that overlooks miles of Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties, a quaint and calm little pond for a beautiful small wedding ceremony, and orchard ceremonies that may include beautiful white blossoms in early spring and gorgeous red cherries during the summer. Our farm offers a relaxing and breathtaking destination that will provide an environment to feel and enjoy every moment of your wedding or special event. It is our hope to provide our guests with the time to be with family and loved ones in the setting of their dreams.

The Oliver Art Center is a modern architectural gem housed within a historic building on scenic Betsie Bay and the Lake Michigan shoreline. With capacity for 100+ guests, the venue features a furnished outdoor deck, for sunset views (included in the rental fee) and original artwork on display. Guest accommodations are abundant in the area including a hotel across the street from the venue. Tables and chairs are provided as part of the rental cost. Use of a professional kitchen for staging food and beverages is available for an additional fee.

While still maintaining modern elegance, Kirkbride Hall’s history of being a chapel allows it to become a venue that effortlessly blends tradition and innovation. With the ability to select your own caterer, beverage and floor plans, you can thoughtfully create your dream wedding. Keep your guests entertained all in one location by booking your ceremony and/or reception outdoors on our Historic Front Lawn, home to the largest northern Michigan arboretum, or within Kirkbride Hall.

The Garvey Barn is a beautifully restored centennial barn originally built in the late 1800’s . We are located in Williamsburg, Michigan close to Traverse City and Lake Michigan. The Barn has been lovingly restored by the Garvey family and is now home to weddings and special events. Its hand-hewn beams tie the Barn to its past while it’s dance floor quality flooring is unique in the region . Its meticulous reconstruction make it the most spectacular barn in the region . Nestled in a small valley, the pastoral setting makes this unique venue the perfect choice for your special occasion.