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Updated Mar 06, 202515 Fall Wedding Venues in Michigan for a Colorful Autumn Setting
Get ready for some magical spots rich in fall foliage.
Does the idea of red and gold foliage, a crisp breeze and a harvest of pumpkins and fruits have you dreaming of an autumn wedding? There are plenty of fall wedding venues in Michigan to make those dreams come true. Rich in lake shores, mountains and woods, the state is a prime setting for some autumn magic.
You'll want to find types of wedding venues that are big on nature to maximize the fall effect. Think a country club on a golf course, a barn on the edge of a forest or an estate with manicured gardens—all fall wedding venues Michigan is full of. But you'll also want to make sure there's an indoor option for your reception in case the weather is a bit too chilly to be in for anything longer than your nuptials—Michigan is a true north state, after all. Bonus if it has cozy vibes in the form of wood paneling, stone accents or massive fireplaces. From the north to the southeast, here are some of the best fall wedding venues in Michigan.
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Willowbrook Mill in Northport, Michigan
Nestled in the heart of northern Michigan wine country on the Leelanau Peninsula, Willowbrook Mill is a picture-perfect fall wedding venue. Dating back to the 19th century, it's full of historic charm with a modern upgrade for a rustic and elegant feel. A massive stone hearth, glittering chandeliers in a rafter ceiling and hardwood floors bring warmth to the space. Outside, the venue has a charming look to its forest green exterior, a bridge and a stone patio overlooking a babbling creek leading to Traverse Bay—a gorgeous fall photo op to showcase all the autumn foliage.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 130
Greencrest Manor in Battle Creek, Michigan
Who needs to jet off to France when you can get the feel of a 17th-century countryside chateau in your own state? Greencrest Manor emits big destination wedding vibes, with cascading ivy, lush gardens and grounds alive with pear trees. Located in the woods, the property only gets more magical when the leaves start to turn, making it a dreamy fall wedding venue near Kalamazoo, MI. There are several locations on-site for your nuptials and celebrations, from a ceremony lawn deck in front of the manor overlooking fountains and the gardens to an open-air celebration house with an airy white ceiling, silver lantern chandeliers and a 12-foot built-in bar. That's open April through October; if you have a late fall wedding, you'll have to celebrate in the manor itself (no complaints here).
Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Tandale Nature Barn in Brighton, Michigan
If you're dreaming of an outdoor fall wedding venue in Michigan, look no further than Tandale Nature Barn. Set on 25 acres, it has three ceremony sites among the leaves: a woodsy grove, a deconstructed church or a dreamy waterside site. Throw your reception inside the rustic 5,400-square-foot barn, which is climate-controlled and hosts up to 220 of your loved ones. What makes this wedding venue extra special is that it has a treehouse perched 18 feet up in the towering pines where you can stay the night. How's that for a true autumn feel?
Guest Capacity: Up to 220
The Cottage at Ravines in Saugatuck, Michigan
Set on a 500-acre golf course, The Cottage at Ravines is destined for a fall wedding with its leafy maple trees, flower beds and a forest of scented Michigan pines. Take advantage of Mother Nature by exchanging vows on the lawn in front of a wood arbor. When the sun sets and the air gets crisp, take the party inside to the banquet hall, which features elevated ceilings, wood paneling and French windows. It's a blend of old-world details with modern design.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 175
BlueBridge in Grawn, Michigan
Booking a wedding venue is easy when it's as swoon-worthy as BlueBridge. Set on 10 acres brimming with hardwoods and pines, it's lush with nature. You can enjoy it all from its gardens, walking paths, bridges and outdoor firepits, but especially from both of its wedding venues. The Bridge Chapel is an open-air ceremony space surrounded by trees, with leaves dripping in through the roof. The Bridge Centre is a reception space, also open-air, with wood walls and a large dance floor. Both spaces have side walls that can roll down during bad weather and host up to 260 guests.
Guest Capacity: Up to 260, or 220 from mid-October through early May
The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan
For a luxurious autumn wedding, you can't go wrong with The Henry Ford, which has plenty of impressive national historic landmark venues. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation wows with its timeless architecture and opulent details, like dramatic ceilings and gilded accents. There's the 1930s-circa Lovett Hall magnificent with its Burmese teak floors, crystal chandeliers, ballroom balcony and grand windows. Both of these wedding venues have garden courtyards that glow in the autumn light. And then there's Greenfield Village for smaller weddings, complete with a New England-style chapel and a tavern for a candlelit dinner.
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Guest Capacity: 150-600 at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, 150 to 300 at Lovett Hall, Up to 135 at Greenfield Village
The English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Michigan
A 15-acre historic Tudor Revival estate makes for an idyllic Michigan fall wedding venue between its English Gardens and quaint architecture. Tie the knot in the English Gardens or the Pergola on the Grand, which is nestled on the banks of the Grand River—both are picturesque spots to soak up some autumn vibes. Then take the reception inside to Medovue Hall, which sparkles with crystal chandeliers and Palladian windows with views of the grounds. The English Inn also has 20 rooms on-site for the wedding party and family.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery in Petoskey, Michigan
Located on 30 acres of rolling hills in northern Michigan, Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery was inspired by Tuscany wineries. An outdoor ceremony is a must at any winery, especially among vineyards as beautiful as this. Delicate rust stonework signifies an aisle, leading all the way down to a gazebo at the edge of the lake where you can exchange vows with the autumn foliage as a backdrop. Celebrate afterward on the covered patio, complete with a dance floor from which you can still soak up the stunning scenery.
Guest Capacity: Up to 300
Marion Magnolia Farm in Cassopolis, Michigan
Surrounded by cornfields and dense woods, Marion Magnolia Farm can be a dreamy fall wedding venue in western Michigan with its modern-meets-vintage barn. Restored from its 1800s glory, the barn's warm wood interior feels cozy and welcoming, sparkling with vintage crystal chandeliers and string lighting. Outside, its white facade feels crisp and fresh—a clean background from which colorful trees and pumpkin accents with fall flowers pop. There's also an orchard with apples and a hand-crafted windmill behind the ceremony site to complete the fall vibes.
Guest Capacity: Up to 299
Cushing Field House in Holly, Michigan
Situated on 18 acres outside of Detroit, Michigan, Cushing Field House has plenty of beautiful ceremony sites that make it a prime fall wedding venue—a forest, meadow or brick paver courtyard. The Sutton House is tucked away among it all, a dreamy weathered and romantic venue if you want to take the reception inside or have a backup plan in the event of bad weather, with a gorgeous glass entrance that still shows off views of the outdoors. The venue hosts up to 200 guests for your Michigan wedding.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland, Michigan
If you're dreaming of both a fall wedding and a waterfront wedding, your wish can come true at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant. Lake Macatawa will take center stage as your backdrop when exchanging vows in the restaurant's courtyard, with autumn foliage creating a colorful line across the horizon in the distance. Inside is the ballroom, which features floor-to-ceiling windows with the same view. There's also a smaller room with a fireplace and wood paneling for more intimate weddings, and a pavilion covered by a roof made of repurposed sails for cocktail hour.
Guest Capacity: Up to 300
Twin Lakes Golf Club in Oakland, Michigan
For some scenic country club vibes, Twin Lakes Golf Club offers a manicured landscape of tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and lakes. It all surrounds the wedding venue's private gazebo, where you can exchange vows or host cocktail hour. The Grand Ballroom emits traditional elegance with 15-foot ceilings, chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows to take in all the scenery. If it's not too chilly, host your reception outside on the patio.
Guest Capacity: 300+
Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan
What better place to have an autumn wedding than in the mountains? At the ski resort Crystal Mountain, there are endless places to tie the knot as the autumn leaves swirl around you. We're partial to the mountaintop deck, open through mid-October, situated at the top of the ski hill with golden treetops spread out below you. There's also an amphitheater located along a hiking path on the backside of the mountain, with built-in wood benches surrounding the gazebo. And then there's a pond lawn, featuring a deck and fountain with a wood arbor, all accessible by bridge. There are even more spots for your reception, including several ballrooms, the MountainView Lodge with a tented patio and a rooftop bar.
Guest Capacity: 40 to 300, depending on the venue
Black River Barn in South Haven, Michigan
If you're used to barns being a little rustic, Black River Barn might surprise you. Its 5,400 square feet of space is modern and refined, from its sleek floors and window-paned doors to its structured dark beams and dazzling chandeliers. But what's a fall wedding without some outdoor space? Set against a backdrop of trees, there's a spacious patio as well as a secluded arbor where you can exchange vows. Bonus: There's also a firepit for a cozy s'mores after-party.
Guest Capacity: Up to 350
Pine Knob Mansion, Carriage House & Golf Course in Clarkston, Michigan
At Pine Knob Mansion, there are two decadent wedding venues. There's the mansion itself, which has stone walls, carved wood paneling and shield decor for some European-inspired charm. It has an outdoor garden with a gazebo for a dreamy fall ceremony and holds up to 150 guests. And then there's the more modern Carriage House, built in 1927, with its wood columns and open-air pavilion overlooking a wooded golf course. This one is bigger, accommodating up to 280 guests.
Guest Capacity: Up to 150 in Pine Knob Mansion, 280 in the Carriage House
