Looking to create memories that will last a lifetime? For all those starting to think about a destination wedding or elopement or celebrating a special event such as a birthday, retirement or anniversary, or a business retreat that will inspire your employees, consider hosting your event at a Michigan Bed and Breakfast. Read along as we highlight 20 of our member inns that have common areas and locations that will offer a perfect venue for your special day. Your event could even include gathering a craft group to knit or sew, a getaway to play cards with your friends, or gathering your church group. Options are endless and you will have peace of mind as all of our Michigan Bed and Breakfasts are quality assured and inspected and are run by innkeepers that truly care about your experience. Your guests will not only be comfortable and well taken care of but you will have created a memory in beautiful Michigan that will last a lifetime. Listed in alphabetical order are some great destinations in Michigan that would make a perfect place to gather your friends, co-workers, or family.
Bay View Bed and Breakfast, Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is known for its old fashion charm and is a much-in-demand location for destination weddings. Since there are no cars on the island, many guests enjoy an old fashion way of transport which includes a carriage ride. The Bay View Bed and Breakfast has a perfect location with water views. This romantic and iconic inn can accommodate up to 30 people in the Veranda Dining Room or on the inn’s large sundeck overlooking the harbor. For an elopement or micro-wedding, take a look at staging your nuptials on the Honeymoon Suites’ harbor- and water-view balcony. Read more.
Castle in the Country B&B, Allegan
This upscale bed and breakfast is perfectly located in Southwest Michigan and specializes in small intimate elopements. Their countryside property includes an in-house spa, plenty of hiking trails, and a private lake to enjoy summer kayaking. Everything about this property speaks of romance and couples enjoy romantic fireplaces and whirlpool tubs and delicious breakfasts that can be delivered to your room.
Chateau Chantal, Traverse City
Can you imagine your event at an award-winning winery that also includes breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay? Chateau Chantal offers an expansive and elegant setting in the heart of the Old Mission Peninsula. Their tasting room facilities can accommodate groups of up to 50 people for wine tasting and other small group activities. In addition, the 2,000-square-foot Hospitality Room features spectacular views of the Grand Traverse Bay that surround the Mission Peninsula and the beautiful countryside that surrounds Chateau Chantal. This destination is a perfect venue for a small wedding but would also be a perfect spot for friends gathering or celebrating a monumental anniversary.
Cochrane House, Detroit
To give you the perfect wedding day, inn owners and sisters Francina and Roderica James. have lined up a team of experts, including a wedding planner, officiant, floral designer, photographer, and wedding cake baker. As soon as you email Cochrane House about your interest in getting married at their restored 1870 Brush Park home, the Jameses will send you a pdf detailing their Classic and Signature packages. Up to 25 people can be accommodated. Learn more about Cochrane House. The inn also does coaching retreats and book club discussions.
Frederick K Stearns House B&B, Detroit
The Frederick K. Stearns House is a Detroit historic landmark! The property has recently been updated to include a ten-room bed and breakfast and event center. Perfectly located in a trendy West Village neighborhood, this grand estate includes an elegant ballroom, luxurious guest rooms, elegant common areas, and a speakeasy pub on the lower level. Imagine having your first dance in this grand room. The inn specializes in events that could include live entertainment, cocktail hours, and delicious food made by the in-house chef.
Garden Grove Inn, Union Pier
The innkeeper/owner at this lovely bed and breakfast located in SouthWest Michigan loves to connect her guests with local experiences. This makes for wonderful book club and wellness weekends that she orchestrates in the quiet season. The seven-room inn makes for a perfect girlfriend’s getaway that could include a wine tour with the many wineries located in this region.
Goldberry Woods B&B, Union Pier
This large property has at least two ideal locations for a wedding: inside a modern white Farmhouse-style barn or amid a magnificent stand of pines, seen above. Or, if you want to hold your elopement or vows renewal against the backdrop of the chicken coop or swimming pool or while kayaking down the Galien River, it could probably be arranged because these innkeepers are fun-loving and want to create a perfect backdrop for their guest’s special day. Read more. They also offer small, customizable weddings for up to 75, with everyone staying in the B&B rooms or cottages. It’s also a perfect venue for anniversary celebrations, families wanting to gather together, or friends wanting a home base to enjoy all that this popular area has to offer.
Greenleaf Mansion B&B, Onsted
The Greenleaf Mansion is an ideal venue for small weddings or celebrations of 20 people or less. The innkeeper duo includes Diane who is a French Chef and Steve a wedding officiant and both are Master Gardeners. All of these things create a fairy tale experience for your special day. One can imagine the creativity of Diane’s menu for a wedding party and Steve loves performing a formal ceremony complete with a suit, ascot, and top hat. The magical gazebo offers a perfect backdrop and can be decorated with fresh flowers.
Historic Webster House B&B, Bay City
Eloping or wanting to do a vow renewal? Arrive with your marriage license and rings, and the event planner at this grand, restored inn will take care of all the other details of an elopement package for two.The inn includes 8 romantic guest rooms and common areas that can accommodate up to 20 for larger affairs. The inn makes for a perfect business retreat with plenty of gathering space in the formal dining and living room. Afterward, your team could enjoy all the happening in Bay City or perhaps a massage or relaxing in the inn’s steam room.
Inn at Breezy Hill Farms, Bellaire
The innkeeper at this special bed and breakfast in Northwest Michigan is all about fun! She loves sharing the crazy antics of her goats and chickens with her guests. The inn occupies a tranquil setting with delightful gardens, hammock and shuffleboard court, and a lakeside village only a short walk away. The inn now hosts outdoor weddings on the inn’s expansive front lawn. Your experience at this lovely quality-assured bed and breakfast will also include yummy farm-to-table breakfasts sourced from the inn’s gardens or local farms.
Kalamazoo House, Kalamazoo
This Victorian gem, located in the fun city of Kalamazoo is a perfect place to gather your family, friends, or co-workers. The inn includes 10 beautifully decorated guest rooms along with the inn’s first-floor dining area, a beautifully designed parlor, and several outside porches overlooking the attractive landscaping. Everything at this inn speaks of grand – impressive high ceilings, woodwork craftsmanship, period pieces, a stunning shimmering chandelier, and comfortable seating. These stylish spaces are meant to be shared for any special occasion. Plus one of the innkeepers is a trained chef that could work with you to serve up a special meal for your gathering. For more information check out this page.
Maple Cove B&B, Leonard
Each of our member inns is unique and offer special amenities, location, and niches. The Maple Cove Bed and Breakfast include three guest suites and a separate two-bedroom cottage. The inn’s common areas along with the extra room in their guest rooms provide the perfect backdrop for brides getting ready for their special day. Many brides invite their wedding party the morning of and then come back to the inn for their honeymoon. The innkeepers can work with you on food and refreshments. For more information check out their website here.
Newton of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti
Located in Southeast Michigan in the lovely town of Ypsilanti and next town over from Ann Arbor is the lovely accommodations of the Newton of Ypsilanti. The unique historic property along with the certified chef that is your host makes for a perfect spot to gather with your friends and family. The inn includes a 17th-century New England Tavern, which guests can explore on the lower level of the property. Chef Allison also loves to do private dinners for her guests that could include a special meal for your gathering. For more information and contact information check out this link.
Nordic Pineapple, St.Johns
The Nordic Pineapple is located in Central Michigan and includes 7 spacious suites and plenty of common areas to accommodate up to 32 guests. The experienced innkeepers are savvy planners and love sharing their historical mansion for special events. During the quiet season, the inn hosts Murder Mystery Weekends that sell out well in advance. All wedding packages include lodging for two nights in all seven guest rooms, which can accommodate up to 19 persons. The bride and groom are given the flexibility to provide their own decorations and food and beverage service. A rehearsal dinner can be added on.
Presque Isle Lodge, Presque Isle
In Northeast Michigan, sandwiched between Grand Lake and Lake Huron, the Presque Isle Lodge is very popular for reunions and weddings in season. A hundred guests can be seated in the dining room side of the lodge and more on the lobby side. The innkeepers are flexible concerning food service. If you don’t want a catered, sit-down meal, they’ll discuss other options, such as appetizers only, candy and dessert bar, backyard BBQ, potluck, mini food stations, and even food trucks. Read more about weddings at the lodge.
Rosemont Inn, Douglas
This lakeside property located in the popular Saugatuck/Douglas area of Southwest Michigan includes 14 guest rooms, many comfortable common areas, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub area. Their lovely lodging would make for a perfect spot to gather your family or friends. The Douglas Beach is just across the street making for beautiful scenery and fun days in the sun. For more information check out this link.
Stag’s Leap Farms, Oxford
Stag’s Leap Farm is a charming bed and breakfast nestled on the outskirts of historic Oxford, Michigan. Guests not only find this bed and breakfast an ideal spot for a romantic weekend getaway, but it’s also just as perfect for out-of-town executives seeking a quiet and tranquil place to gather for a corporate retreat. The innkeepers, Brett and Steven, love hosting private gatherings, elopements, and micro-weddings, and can work with you to personalize your special event.
The Ginkgo Tree B&B, Mt. Pleasant
As an in-demand mid-Michigan wedding photographer, Layla Davis has keenly observed many weddings and receptions through her lens. Since she and her husband, David Davis, acquired Ginkgo Tree Inn in 2021, they have been combining Layla’s wedding know-how with their entrepreneurial experience to build up the inn’s long-established reputation as a venue for events of all kinds — which could include your Michigan wedding or special event. The patio overlooking the Chippewa River and a city park can accommodate an event of up to 120 people. Indoors, the inn’s first floor can hold up to 40 for a sit-down event. If you want to add a whiskey or tequila-tasting feature, you can have it because this venue is licensed. Read more about the inn.
The Parsonage Inn, Grand Rapids
The Parsonage Inn is an elegant and historic bed and breakfast in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Pastors Steven and Deb Koster offer five bedrooms in their Queen Anne home, built in 1882 and located in the gorgeous Heritage Hill neighborhood in West Michigan’s largest city. This is a perfect location for a small intimate wedding and they host several couples retreats throughout the year. For more information check out this link.
Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck
The elegant and upscale Wickwood Inn was totally renovated and refurbished in 2022. The inn includes eleven elegantly designed guest rooms and plenty of common areas to host your special event. The inn caters to luxury travel and is located in the upscale Art Coast of Michigan in Saugatuck. For your next special occasion, you can rent the entire inn that can accommodate up to 22 guests—perfect for celebrating a wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement, family reunion, or corporate retreat.
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