Finding a wedding venue that fits your budget is a must! Whether you’ve saved up for years, or have a family to help make your dreams come true, choosing the perfect option with the right price tag is always the goal.
Enter Michigan! With an average wedding cost of $21,000, far below the national average, you can’t go wrong with the Great Lakes State for its affordability and variety of beautiful venues!
Michigan has a host of picturesque gardens, canopies of trees, elegant ballrooms, and magical terraces at great prices!
So, let’s take a look at a few of the most beautiful, and affordable wedding venues in Michigan to help make your big decision that little bit easier.
The Grecian Center
The Grecian Center is a perfect destination for couples who want beauty, elegance, and affordability.
This event center is experienced in weddings and the staff strives to make your special day everything you want it to be. The stylish indoor rooms feature all the amenities needed for your wedding ceremony and celebration and a full kitchen is also on-site.
If you choose to host your event outside, you’ll have access to a six-acre park and pavilion that is simply awe-inspiring.
Price Range: $250 and up.
Seating Capacity: Up to 475 guests.
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Northville Hills Golf Club
At Northville Hills Golf Club, affordability and elegance are the goals!
This gorgeous venue offers both indoor and outdoor options for brides and grooms:
Inside you will have access to a beautiful event space with a mahogany bar, cozy fireplace, and panoramic views of the golf course and fountain.
If you prefer the outdoors, the courtyard features a brick terrace which is perfect for your cocktail hour.
This venue notably only hosts one event at a time meaning you’ll have their undivided attention!
Price Range: $300 and up.
Seating Capacity: 200 guests.
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Meeting House Grand Ballroom
For a grand wedding that is both elegant and affordable, no couple can pass up the Meeting House Grand Ballroom.
Victorian-inspired, this ballroom features a quaint fireplace, hand-painted crown molding, and beautiful chandeliers to make the backdrop of your celebration breathtaking. There will be room for dancing and ideal locations for a secret getaway for the newlyweds.
Notably, this venue offers pricing discounts when you book your wedding on certain days of the week.
Pricing: $500 and up.
Seating Capacity: 300 guests.
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The Townsend Hotel
The Townsend Hotel is in an ideal location for anyone in the Detroit area.
When stepping through the foyer you’ll be met with marble flooring and crystal chandeliers, and when it comes to event space, you and your wedding party will be immersed in lavish elegance.
The Clancy Room provides wedding guests with a touch of Art Deco to enjoy during the festivities, and The elegant Grand Ballroom is perfect for both large gatherings and smaller, more intimate affairs.
The rental of the event spaces in The Townsend Hotel is perfect for tighter wedding budgets. Fees start at $750 and include a space for dressing, tables, chairs, stage, and dance floor.
Price Range: $750 and up.
Seating Capacity: 500 guests.
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The Detroit Masonic Temple
Have you ever dreamed of hosting your wedding at Westminster Abbey but realized the price is far more than you, or most people, could ever afford? No worries, The Detroit Masonic Temple features a chapel that is a small replica of the iconic Abbey!
The rest of this historic venue is inspired by a castle in Italy and features amazing architecture to make the celebration of any couple’s love magnificent.
The best part? This venue is affordable for most wedding budgets!
Price Range: $500 and up.
Seating Capacity: 650 guests.
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The Henry Ford
If you want your wedding to feel historic, then The Henry Ford is where you should be. This venue is simply stunning, unique, and dripping with history.
The Henry Ford Museum of American Aviation is a one-of-a-kind space where you can say your vows with timeless artifacts and architecture surrounding you.
Lovett Hall is the destination of classic love. It was originally styled to host lavish dances for the Ford family but is now available for wedding celebrations.
If a church wedding is more your style, The Martha Mary Chapel is calling your name.
Price Range: $1,000 and up.
Seating Capacity: Up to 600 guests.
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The Roostertail
The Roostertail is considered Detroit’s top waterfront wedding location and it’s affordable too!
There are two beautiful outdoor ceremony sites and numerous reception spaces to choose from.
The Marine Room offers a complete panoramic view of the waterfront making it ideal for couples who love the river. A hydraulic dance floor and cascading fountain are the finishing touches with this space.
The Palm River Room also offers views of the waterfront and skyline but also boasts a beautiful patio for viewing.
For more intimate weddings, The Club at The Roostertail is ideal. This small space plays host to only a few of your closest friends and offers a rustic bar for cocktails.
Price Range: $1,000 and up.
Seating Capacity: Up to 800 guests.
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Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
If a romantic wedding surrounded by blooming gardens and sprawling trees is your fantasy, then the Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is your answer.
This beautiful oasis offers its lawn as the ideal location for your nuptials and the open-air conservatory is simply stunning.
Your reception can then move to the terrace while your guests dance the day or night away in the pavilion.
Packages are affordable and include reserved parking, a one-hour rehearsal, and 125 white padded chairs.
Price Range: $1,500.
Seating Capacity: 380 guests.
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Red Riding Hood Stables
For the dream outdoor wedding, Red Riding Hood Stables is the destination for you. This working horse farm sits on 57 acres of beauty, meaning your wedding backdrop will be amazing pastures and breathtaking rolling meadows.
When it comes to the ceremony, the grove of ancient oaks is an ideal place to say your vows. Then your celebration can move to a reception on the sculpted lawns.
If you prefer to keep things indoors, Red Riding Hood Stables can oblige. They also offer indoor venues for your big day in hopes of making everything ideal.
Price Range: $3,000 and up.
Seating Capacity: 250 guests.
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Stonebridge Golf Club
Stonebridge Golf Club offers a picturesque wedding experience whether you’re saying your vows indoors or out.
With the lush lawns and thick trees surrounding you, there are several outdoor spots perfect for a ceremony.
Inside you’ll find the banquet hall is just as stunning. You can have your first dance as a married couple on the wooden dance floor, then venture out to the open patio that adjoins a tiki bar for a celebration no one will forget.
Rental fees include an event planner and manager, use of the banquet hall, private patio, and the all-important bar.
Price Range: $3,500 and up.
Seating Capacity: 200 guests.
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