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.

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.

The Cadillac Tasting Room & Cocktail Bar will offer guests a guided sampling of our award-winning, Michigan-made spirits and retail of bottles and merchandise to-go, as well as a one-of-a-kind craft cocktail experience.

New Era Wedding Barn, formerly Heritage Barn Co. is a wedding and events venue located in beautiful West Michigan that provides a rustic old-style barn to host amazing parties. We help you give your wedding or event an extra touch of rustic and elegance with views of rolling hills, an open floor plan, exposed wood beams, and original barn wood flooring. Specializing in DIY weddings we help you create a wedding that you and your guests will talk about for years. You will find incredible flexibility on vendors, decorations, and structure to really help you design the wedding of your dreams. Don’t get stuck with a venue that tells you how to host your wedding, we help you take your vision to reality. Only minutes from Lake Michigan makes it ideal for perfect photos and easy for your guests to find. It is a place where families gather, friendships are nurtured, and everlasting memories are made.

Congratulations! Your wedding day is one of life’s most special occasions. Whether your dream is an intimate moment for just the two of you, a celebration with all of your family and friends or something in between, the Double JJ Resort is a perfect choice. With over 20 ceremony sites to choose from, 2,000 private acres, lakes, meadows, woods, gardens, golf courses, rustic barns, horses, exquisite culinary and service staff, dedicated wedding planners, customized details, luxury lodging, cabins, suites, log homes there is more than one reason the Double JJ Resort a top destination wedding location.

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.