Premier vineyard wedding destination in Michigan
Located just outside Traverse City, MI, The Ridge at Verterra Vineyards offers a serene and elegant setting for your wedding celebrations. With sweeping views of the pristine vineyard, enchanting woodlands, and the iconic Lake Michigan, tie the knot with a backdrop that's nothing short of breathtaking. Contemporary event spaces, top-class service, and an idyllic ambiance make this venue the perfect place to gather with loved ones for an unforgettable big day.
Depending on your wedding style and size, the team will work with you to customize the event space to fit your unique vision. Start the day off in the luxuriously appointed wedding lounge, which features comfortable couches, cosmetic mirrors, and chandeliers. You can pamper and prepare with your party in this suite before the festivities commence. Exchange vows during a charming and romantic ceremony in the stone amphitheater that overlooks the vineyards, pond, and forest. Then, move to the custom-designed Reception Terrace and enjoy an evening of dining and dancing in a wedding tent with space for up to 300 guests. A tented reception allows for the atmosphere of an open-air celebration with the comfort of a covered space.
The experienced event staff at The Ridge at Verterra Vineyards will ensure that your wedding perfectly matches your vision. They will take care of details such as the day of coordination, creating timelines, staffing, and hand-selecting recommended vendors, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the big day. The friendly service staff will offer helpful assistance, making sure the celebrations go off without a hitch. Bar and beverage services are also available for your convenience. Reach out to the team at The Ridge at Verterra Vineyards for more information about their packages and services.
11+ years in business
Speaks English
Medium team (11-20 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Park
Tented
Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
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5.0
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The Ridge at Verterra is a stunning vineyard venue with lake, vineyard and garden views and plenty of photo opportunities. Staff—especially the coordinator—were praised for clear communication and organization, making planning and the day run smoothly. Guests loved the wine and cider; one minor issue involved poor communication from the partnered beer vendor, which staff tried to fix.Review photos
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Genieve M
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5.0
10/20/2024
The Ridge at Verterra is the absolute best if you’re looking for a Northern Michigan wedding! The views, scenery, and foliage made for the most perfect day for my husband and I’s S...
eptember wedding. Julia and Geoff were absolutely wonderful to work with and so professional throughout out the wedding planning. And to say their wines are the best in Michigan is an understatement! We are so thankful for the Ridge and the perfect day we had! ❤️
Sydney W
5.0
4/15/2026
We got married here on 9/20/2025 and couldn’t have had a better day!! We already loved going to the Ridge at Verterra so we wanted to share it with our closest family and friends a...
nd got so many compliments! We booked it over a year in advanced but Julia still made sure to follow up and check in often. She was so helpful, patient, and friendly. She shared experiences of past weddings and what worked/ didn’t which helped a lot. Even when our group got a little rowdy, they were polite. The inside bathrooms were also a plus and the bridal suit on site! There are so many different picture opportunities as well so you can get a little bit of everything. At first we were worried about only being allowed wine and beer but our guests still had fun! You can’t beat the views, price, and staff!!
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Dylan B
5.0
3/31/2026
This was the perfect venue for our wedding. Verterra has amazing views of the lake and vineyard as well as plenty of space for guests to spread out and enjoy the property. Julia wa...
s the best for helping us figure out the day of details and making sure everything went smoothly!
Jess C
5.0
10/07/2024
The Ridge at Verterra Vineyards is the perfect venue for an outdoor Northern Michigan wedding. My husband and I were married on 10/05/2024, and we lucked out with perfect fall weat...
her. The foliage behind the venue was a sight to be seen, and many of our guests were swooning over the landscape. We can't say enough good things about Julia, the wedding coordinator that helped with our event. Responsive emails, clear communication, and always available for support. She worked hard before, during, and after our event. 10/10 service.
While our day was perfect, and I would recommend that anyone consider choosing this vendor, if I were to provide feedback to this business, I had a poor experience with Right Brain Brewery, this vendor's partner that provides the beer for events. It was difficult getting in touch with them, and they told us conflicting information at multiple points in the process. Though Julia promptly attempted to remedy the issues with Right Brain, the stress of the situation did end up being a small dent in our wedding planning.
All in all: beautiful day, beautiful venue, our dream wedding. Big thank you to the Ridge!
Kelsey F
5.0
8/26/2023
We couldn't have imagined a more perfect venue for our wedding this past August. Our guests are still gushing over how beautiful the venue was and how amazing Verterra staff was.
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The grounds of Verterra are beautiful - from the garden, to the vineyard, to the lawn, to the water view to the ceremony site. Everything is cared for and maintained exceptionally well.
Words can't descirbe how awesome Verterra staff is. Julia, the venue coordinator, was the BEST, answered all my questions, helped with other vendors, put layouts in place, and thought of everything to make our day go smooth.
Thank you, Verterra, for making our wedding day perfect.
Jacqueline G
5.0
7/07/2023
Everything about The Ridge was PERFECT! They had great communication and helped with every step in the process. As an out of town Bride they were still able to make everything as e...
asy as possible.
The wine and cider they make is delicious, as an added bonus. And then lets talk about the view from their location, it is to die for!
All of their staff is so kind and easy to work with and will do anything you need. They provided a preferred vendors list for all other vendors, which I used for everything, because I knew I could trust their opinion. The owner of the Vineyard was also very involved which made everything run as smoothly as possible.
If only I could relive the day over and over again! Can't wait to go back and visit!
Jonathan K
5.0
9/28/2022
The Ridge at Verterra was the perfect venue for our wedding ceremony! The vineyard is beautiful and the views of Lake Michigan with rolling hills make the most gorgeous backdrop fo...
r a wedding. It's only an added bonus that their wines are the best in Michigan (and possibly the world)! Amanda helped to coordinate our event and was on-site all day for our ceremony and reception. Her communication leading up to the event and on our special day was top-notch. She answered all of our questions and concerns with care. The weather for our ceremony was not ideal, but Amanda and The Ridge were ready to execute backup plans at a moment's notice. We ended up with a break in the weather and had a beautiful ceremony, exactly as planned. We would recommend The Ridge at Verterra to anyone for their wedding or special event!
Ashley B
5.0
5/24/2022
I cannot speak highly enough of this venue and the staff at Verterra Vineyards. If I could get married here every day I would. The view absolutely breathtaking, leaving little to b...
e done in way of decor as it is already perfect. The bridal suite, restrooms and caterer facilities are very nice and climate controlled which was perfect for anticipating changing weather. Kim and her team were fabulous! They were great at responding quickly to any and all of our questions, and were incredibly helpful during the planning and day of celebration.
Kristi P
5.0
11/27/2020
There are no words to describe how beautiful our day was with friends & family at The Ridge at Verterra. The event manager, Kim, was super helpful & made the day run smoothly, as ...
well as the rest of the staff. Peak colors, beautiful weather, heaters in the tent for reception to keep guests warm, scenic view, delicious wines & ciders....OH & not to forget the bridal suite, one of my favorite parts of the venue! Would highly recommend to any couple looking to be married somewhere with breathtaking & unique views!
Maren M
5.0
11/03/2020
My husband and I were married here on 10/10/2020 and it was absolutely fabulous. Kim was so amazing to work with, making sure every detail was just right. The venue was so beautifu...
l and it was during peak color change which was breathtaking. All of my guests raved about how beautiful the venue was. We thought that having just a tent in the middle of October would be a little risky but even with the cooler windy weather the tent was heated and super cozy. The bathrooms and bridal suite are both indoors and are very nice. Would absolutely recommend. The wine is fabulous and everything was all around perfect!
Mikayla A
5.0
9/02/2020
Most beautiful place to get married. Every since guest told us how it was the most picture perfect wedding venue they have ever seen. Highly recommend & verterra wine is amazing ! ...
They also have a beautiful bridal suite & indoor bathrooms!
Christine R
5.0
6/07/2020
If you picture the prefect Northern Michigan wedding, the Ridge at Verterra is that venue with views of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. We got married at The Ridge in June 2...
019. Our ceremony was set perfectly with Grand Traverse Bay as the backdrop.
The venue is a dream landscape to create any special day. There is a ton of space to utilize for the ceremony, reception, cocktail hour activities, pictures, etc. We took advantage of the woodsy backdrop for our family pictures and they couldn’t have turned out better! We also used the large lawn for lawn games which our guests used during cocktail hours and during the reception. Everyone loved it!
The venue has a beautiful bridal suite which is in a newly built barn next to the reception and ceremony site. The finishes within the suite are modernly elegant and spacious with two vanities, couch, chairs, and a large full length mirror. Our entire bridal party, mothers, and flower girls were able to utilize this space to get ready. Within this same building, there are nice indoor restroom facilitates for the guests to use during the wedding. There is also a catering kitchen for your caterer to utilize for the event.
The tent that is provided by Verterra was a perfect area for the formalized reception! In June, on our wedding day, it was chilly and the sides of the tent were great to hold in heat and no one was cold.
One of the biggest reasons we chose this site too was for the wines made by Verterra - they are amazing!! We fell in love the first time tasting the wine. From dry reds to smooth whites to sweet roses, they have a variety of elegant wines for any palate. We have even joined the wine club and enjoy getting our shipment of wine several times a year! During the wedding, we picked a variety of wines for our guests. Everyone only had great things to say about the wine selection and we definitely went through a lot of bottles! We also appreciated that Verterra allowed us to have beer provided by Right Brain Brewery for the non-wine drinkers. But trust us, even the beer-drinkers loved the Verterra wines.
We can’t say enough good things about Kim, Verterra wedding coordinator. She was extremely helpful through the whole process. We were planning the wedding from Chicago and Kim was also able to hop on the phone while also being very quick to respond to email questions. Kim was available the week leading up to the wedding and also served as our day of coordinator. She was a comforting face to have by our side on the day of! Thank you, Kim!!
The Ridge at Verterra was everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding day – it is a stunningly beautiful site with professional yet personal staff that ensured that the day went off without a hitch!
Sarah K
5.0
6/26/2019
Beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding! We lucked out with the weather and had a perfect wedding at Verterra. They have a stunning view, good wine, a great clear tent that allows...
guests to take in the gorgeous view during dinner and updated bathrooms (which most vineyards don’t have). Kim & her team worked well with our wedding planner to pull off an amazing event!
Response from The Ridge at Verterra Vineyards on 06/27/2019
Thank you Sarah! We were so honored to host your special day! It was a magical day and e...
very detail was stunningly beautiful. We wish the best for you and Brad ~ the Verterra team
sue r
5.0
10/19/2018
I cannot say enough positives things about Verterra! The venue is incredible with beautiful views of vineyard, rolling hills and lake Leelanau. The wine is fabulous! Working everyo...
ne at Verterra was so easy and non-stressful! Our guest raved about the venue and the wine. Highly Recommend!
Anonymous
5.0
4/19/2018
My husband Paul and I were married at The Ridge in September of 2017. The views from this vinyard are absolutely stunning and the grounds are immaculate. The ready room and the c...
atering kitchen are brand spanking new. Lindy, Paul and the Verterra team were super easy to work with and the execution on the day of was absolutely flawless. Also, did you know their wine is some of the best in Michigan? Anyhow, if you are looking for a picture perfect Michigan wine country wedding venue, you can stop looking - you've found your spot!
Kiley and Zach M
5.0
1/14/2018
My husband and I were married here May 2017. We chose this venue because we LOVE Verterra wines and had previously attended a wonderful event at the Ridge. We were immediately sold...
because of the views. We toured many other vineyards in the area but this was the most picturesque. The venue and variety of nearby scenery made for awesome pictures. The staff were great, and very helpful down to the last detail. We had a yummy custom mixed drink that Lindy helped us with. Although there was inclement weather for part of our day I still would have chosen this outdoor venue over any other - it was handled well and having everything on one site was great for our guests. You have to see the views and taste the wine and you'll understand why the best grapes and marriages are grown at Verterra Vineyard :-)
Ashley S
5.0
10/29/2017
My husband and I are wedding photographers, and we recently documented a wedding at the Ridge at Verterra. After just one experience, we will be recommending all of our couples to ...
this stunning venue.
The views are unmatched, but we were equally impressed by the staff. Matt and I were absolutely blown away by their professionalism and positive energy. This venue is truly one of a kind.
If you are searching for a perfect piece of Northern Michigan, we guarantee you will love The Ridge at Verterra as much as we do!
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