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Detroit Wedding Venues
UPDATED JUNE 8, 2021
The complete guide to wedding venues in Detroit, from Downtown and Midtown, to Eastern Market and Belle Isle, along with the best locations for your Detroit engagement session and what to consider before booking your Detroit venue!
Do you want to get married in Detroit? If so, I think you've picked the perfect location! I may be biased as I've worked in Detroit for almost a decade and live right outside the city limits. I love the city; I love the architecture and heritage. I love the modern ambiance and vintage vibes all mixed into one beautiful space. Detroit has an extensive variety of wedding venues, from chic industrial and contemporary to historical and natural. This list of venues includes every type of venue, from large ballrooms to tiny gardens. Whether you're having a grand wedding or an intimate elopement, you'll find the right place! As there is such a variety, you'll find something that will fit within your budget, from affordable to luxurious, there is a Detroit venue for you!
As you're searching for your perfect Detroit wedding venue, consider how you want your wedding to feel. Do you imagine yourself overlooking downtown Detroit with a craft cocktail in your hand while you laugh with guests? Or can you picture yourself on the lawn of Belle Isle mingling with a beer in your hand? Do you see yourself wandering around Eastern Market with your lover during cocktail hour? Or do you imagine pulling up to your stunning venue in a vintage Packard? Do you desire to get married outside with the city sounds whispering in the background as you say I do with the sun shining down? Or do you envision yourself saying I do in a high rise with the sun setting behind the Detroit skyline?
Once you have a vision of how you want your wedding to feel, start looking through the websites to see what fits your style! For some tips on what to consider before booking your Detroit wedding venue, check out this blog.
DETROIT WEDDING VENUES
Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney
Website: Marriott Aloft Detroit
Aloft Detroit combines the convenience of a hotel with the luxury of an ornate, historical venue. It effortlessly displays both contemporary styles with the historic architecture of The David Whitney. When you walk into the building, you're surrounded by terra cotta and marble as you are truly transported in time. Whether you are planning a larger wedding or intimate celebration, Aloft Detroit offers space that can accommodate up to 250. If you're aiming for a luxurious vibe for your wedding, this is it!
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
Website: Belle Isle Conservancy
The Atheneum
Website: Antheneum Suites
If you're a plant lover, this is the location for you! Whether you get married inside amongst the ferns or have a larger ceremony outside on the lawn, it's a venue that never disappoints.
Belle Isle Boat House
Belle Isle Casino
Website: Belle Isle Conservancy
Castle Hall Detroit, Historic Civil War Veterans Memorial Building
Website: Forte Belanger Venue Castle Hall
Charles H. Wright
Museum
Website: The Wright
Cliff Bells
Website: Cliff Bells
Cliff Bells hosts dark and moody weddings in their jazz club or upstairs they offer a light and airy space that can accommodate up to 150 people. The space allows for the ceremony, dancing, and dining to be held in one spot! This super convenient space is located in near the heart of Detroit, in Fox Town.
College for Creative Studies
Website: CCS Conference and Events
The Colony Club
Website: Gem Colony Events
Comerica Park
Website: Michigan Wedding Halls Comerica Park
If you're a Detroit Tigers fan, Comerica Park will help you incorporate your interests into your wedding! You can get married in the cigar lounge, which overlooks the field and you don't need to go far for wedding photographs. Suit up and get on the field for your pictures!
Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel
Website: CP Detroit
Detroit Athletic Club
Website: The DAC
Detroit Foundation Hotel
Website: Detroit Foundation Hotel Events
Detroit Golf Club
Website: Detroit Golf Club
Detroit Historical Museum
Website: Detroit Historical Rentals
Detroit Institute of Arts
Website: DIA
Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center
Detroit Opera House
Website: Michigan Opera Weddings
Detroit Princess Riverboat
Website: Detroit Princess
Detroit Yacht Club
Website: DYC Events
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Website: Belle Isle Conservancy
Durfee Innovation Society
Website: Durfee IS Rentals
The Eastern
Website: The Eastern Detroit
Eastern Market
Website: Eastern Market Events
The Eastern Market offers indoor ceremony and reception space in their sheds, which are essentially large warehouses with lots of natural light! The shed doors open for a nice breeze or you can close them for warmth. This place is perfect for larger events and small, intimate weddings and is completely customizable. Eastern Market is surrounded by murals, making it the perfect spot for photographs if you want a unique, fun vibe in your wedding album.
The Fillmore Detroit
Website: The Fillmore Detroit Events
The Fillmore Detroit is a historic theatre that provides an unforgettable wedding experience! Whether you want to have your ceremony on stage or dine on the red carpets, this venue offers an elegant experience for you and your guests.
Fellowship Chapel Banquet Center
Website: Fellowship Chapel Rentals
The Fisher Building
Fisheye Farms
Website: The Knot Fisheye Farms Detroit
Ford Piquette
Website: Ford Piquette Plant
Fox Theatre
Website: Eventective Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre is an exclusive wedding venue, only hosting a couple of weddings per year. If you can secure your date in time, this venue offers a grand feel with luxurious accents and warm tones.
Flynn Pavilion
Website: Belle Isle Conservancy
Garden Theatre
Website: The Garden Detroit
Gem Theatre
Website: Gem Colony Events
Greektown Casino
Website: Greektown Casino Special Events
Guardian Building
Website: Guardian Building Events
Highlands Detroit, Renaissance Center
Website: Highlands Detroit
Hilton DoubleTree Suites Detroit
Website: DoubleTree Downtown Detroit
Historic Fort Wayne
Website: Historic Fort Wayne Coalition
Hockeytown Cafe
Website: HockeyTown Cafe Private Events
Hotel St. Regis
Website: Hotel St. Regis Detroit Weddings
Infinity & Ovation Yacht, Detroit River
Website: Infinity and Ovation Weddings
International Grand Ballroom
Website: International Banquets
Jam Handy
Website: The Jam Handy
JTG Detroit Project
Website: Eventective JTG Detroit Project
Madison
Website: Events at Madison
Majestic Detroit, Theatre & Alley Deck
Website: Majestic Detroit Weddings
The Masonic Temple
Website: The Masonic Weddings
McGregor Memorial Center
Website: McGregor Wayne State University
MGM Grand Detroit
Website: MGM Grand Detroit
Michigan Science Center
MotorCity Casino, Ballroom, Sound Board Theatre, & Amnesia
Website: MotorCity Casino Weddings
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit MOCAD
Website: MOCADetroit
One Campus Martius Event Space
Website: Bedrock Detroit OCM Event Space
Orchestra Hall, Fisher Music Center
Website: DSO "The Max" Venue Rentals
Rattlesnake Club
Website: Rattlesnake Detroit
Redford Theatre
Website: Redford Theatre Events
Roberts Riverwalk Hotel
Roostertail
Website: Roostertail
Russell Industrial Center
The Scarab Club
Website: Scarab Club
The Schvitz Detroit
Website: Schvitz Detroit
Shinola Hotel
Website: Shinola Hotel Weddings
One of the newest venues on the block, Shinola Hotel opened in 2019. Its contemporary style and vintage architecture make this venue unique and the perfect location for a timeless wedding. Their reception venue has stunning details and my favorite, large windows for beautiful natural light. Located in the heart of Downtown Detroit, this venue is perfect for guests who are traveling, for its ideal location and beautiful amenties.
St. Andrew's Halls
Website: Saint Andrew's Detroit Events
State Savings Bank
TCF Cobo Center
Waterview Loft at Port Detroit
Website: TCF Center Detroit Wedding
Website: Waterview Loft Inspired Events
The Waterview Loft at Port Detroit is located along the Detroit River and has a view of the most stunning sunsets. Its spacious and airy rooms make it a gorgeous venue.
The Westin Book Cadillac
If you're looking for a stunning ballroom aesthetic, look no further. With high vaulted ceilings, detailed chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows with Italian-inspired rooms, The Westin Book Cadillac is ideal for grand events.
The Westin Detroit Metropolitan
The Whiskey Factory
Website: Whiskey Factory Detroit
The Whitney
Website: The Whitney Detroit Parties
The Whittier Detroit
707 East Banquet Center
Website: 707 East
Located near downtown Detroit, The Whittier offers three unique event spaces, allowing for your ceremony and reception to happen at the same venue.
DETROIT ELOPEMENT VENUES
These Detroit Elopement and Micro Wedding Venues are perfect for intimate, unique, or non-traditional weddings.
4731 Gallery
Website: The Knot 4731 Gallery Detroit
Andiamo Riverfront Detroit
The Apparatus Room
Website: Detroit Foundation Hotel Events
Atwater Brewery & Tap House
Website: Atwater Brewery Events Detroit
Bea's Detroit
Website: Bea's Detroit Events
Belle Isle Aquarium
Website: Belle Isle Conservancy Event Venue
Perfect for intimate gatherings, Belle Isle Aquarium offers the most unique venue space surrounded by nature. If you love wildlife, especially fish, this is the place for you!
Bert's Market Place and Jazz Room
Website: Bert's Entertainment Complex
Bookie's Bar
Website: Bookie's Bar Party
Bert's offers an unforgettable experience and diverse spaces, from a warehouse theatre to a jazz and Motown room. They allow for customization so your wedding can feel like you, but the best part is their incredible food. If you love barbeque, then look no further. They cater as well, so if Bert's isn't your style, you can still enjoy the food!
El Club
Website: El Club Detroit Weddings
The Cochrane House
Website: The Cochrane House Events
Founders Brewing Co.
Firebird Tavern
The Inn at 97 Winder
Website: The Inn at 97 Winder Detroit Venue
Inner State Gallery
Website: Inner State Gallery Events
The Inn on Ferry Street
Website: The Inn on Ferry Street Detroit
Joe Muer Seafood Detroit
Website: Joe Muer Private Dining Detroit
The Loft at J'adore Detroit
Website: J'adore Detroit Events
The Loft at 1420, The Madison
Website: Events at Madison
Motown Museum
Website: Motown Museum Rentals
The Monarch Club
Website: Monarch Club Private Gatherings
The Monarch Club is the best rooftop bar and intimate event space in Detroit, above Element Hotel. It overlooks Downtown with three different rooftop terraces, includes an upscale bar with red velvet couches, and private rooms perfect for an elopement or micro wedding.
Parks and Rec Diner
Website: Republic Tavern Detroit Events
Ponyride Detroit
Website: Ponyride Detroit Rental Space
Punch Bowl Social Detroit
Website: Punch Bowl Social Private Events
Republic Tavern
Website: Republic Tavern Detroit Events
Simply Social Detroit
Website: Simply Social Event Space
Sohar Room, Sindbad's Detroit
Website: Sindbad's Sohar Room
Trinosophes
Website: Trinosophes Event Space
Trumbull and Porter Hotel
Website: Trumbull and Porter Hotel Events
DETROIT ENGAGEMENT LOCATIONS
After photographing in Downtown Detroit for years, I’ve selected my top 10 favorite locations for engagement photos. These places are perfect locations for engagement photographs during any season.
LOOKING FOR A DETROIT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
Are you looking for a Detroit wedding photographer? If you think we'd be a great fit, I'd love to talk with you and determine how I can help you and document your day. Even if you don't have a set date or venue yet, we can get the conversation started.
Reach out to get more information on the experience and investment. Then we can schedule a meeting, virtual or in person, to get to know each other better! No high-pressure sales, I promise. My desire is to get to know one another so that you're fully confident and comfortable before making a decision!