The Best Aquarium & Zoo Wedding Venues in Michigan

The Best Aquarium & Zoo Wedding Venues in Michigan

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5 Wedding Venues in Michigan

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Blue Dress Barn 

4.9

Benton Harbor, MI
  • Up to 280 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Historical venue hosting couples worldwide for 24 years. "A timeless beauty" . Voted "Best Wedding Venue" by Brides Magazine. The venue sits in the country side of Southwest Michigan. Providing a timeless earthly elegance for you and your guest to celebrate. The venue seats up to 280 people, You are able to create your own experience by choosing your own caterer and provide/buy your own alcohol. FIrepit and horseshoe with a 1970 camper " big blue for grooms room and the lovely renaissance rose room for the bridal studio.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides setup and cleanup
  • Rustic yet refined style
  • Surrounded by beautiful vineyards

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • No on-premises lodging options
“From the moment we first spoke with the team at Blue Dress Barn, we were impressed by their thoughtful, warm, and thorough communication style. The venue itself is truly unique - nestled in a gorgeous natural setting that required minimal additional decor to create a stunning, customizable backdrop for our wedding day. On the day of, the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was exactly as we had envisioned, even setting extra decor featuring our names. We were thrilled to see a recap video they made on their social media the next morning! We will cherish that forever. Blue Dress Barn provided an incredible value, with many local vendor options recommended by the team, and a space so naturally beautiful that we didn't need to worry about overdoing the decor. We received so many compliments from our guests that it was the best wedding venue they had ever seen. We feel so lucky to have celebrated our special day at Blue Dress Barn. Photos: 430Studios”
Gianna, 2 months ago
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Bissell Tree House at John Ball Zoo 

5.0

Grand Rapids, MI
  • Up to 180 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,500

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the John Ball Zoo, the Bissell Tree House is one of West Michigan’s most unique event spaces. This hidden gem provides couples an amazing view of the downtown Grand Rapids area with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows. With its tree house feel and large covered veranda sitting at one of Grand Rapids' highest land points, couples can get that sense of being on top of the world as they share their love with family and friends. All proceeds benefit the conservation missions and animals of John Ball Zoo!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides event staff
  • Natural elegance with open spaces
  • Both indoor and outdoor options

Venue considerations

  • Does not have a dance floor
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • No built-in audiovisual options
“It has been nearly four years since my wife and I were married in the Bissell Treehouse, and there's not a week that we don't look back at our photo album, and reminiscence of our amazing experience there. We worked with Skye through all of the planning and setup, and I cannot experience how unique, amazing, and beautiful the venue is. We called it our treehouse adventure, and it was nothing short of that. The layout is excellent, it has great views of Grand Rapids, many of the bigger vendors work with the Bissell Treehouse, and overall it was a very easy process to get everything setup and squared away. If you have the opportunity to work with them, do it, it will be remembered forever, by you and all of your guests.”
Zach & E., 2 years ago
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum 

5.0

Ann Arbor, MI
  • Up to 100 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

For your special day, plan a wedding made by nature. Set your wedding outdoors in one of our formal gardens or spaces, or indoors amid the lush tropical setting of the Conservatory. We offer seven distinct spaces, including a fragrant Herb Knot Garden, colorful Perennial Garden, the serene and intimate Willow Pond Island, or the summer-blooming Gateway Garden. All outdoor weddings include an indoor backup space in case of inclement weather.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Rustic-chic setting

Venue considerations

  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Not wheelchair accessible
“We were very happy we booked our ceremony at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. First of all, the gardens were gorgeous. We had our wedding in early June in the Perennial Gardens, and it's even more beautiful than it looks in photos. During the planning process, Monica was very easy to reach and very organized. We live out of state, but Monica was able to give a tour to my family (who live in town) while my husband and I were on FaceTime so we could see the space, and even gave us another tour once we were in town. We didn't have a day-of coordinator, but we really didn't need one with all of Monica's help. Monica helped us run the rehearsal (along with our officiant), and had assistants on the day of the wedding helping everything run smoothly. They had spaces for the bridal party to "hide" before the ceremony and took us through a back-entrance to the garden so the guests wouldn't see us before the ceremony. They helped us get lined up on time, and Monica even adjusted my dress and veil before walking down the aisle. From our guests perspective, parking was easy and there were signs directing them to the ceremony location. Given that this is an outdoor venue, there's always the risk of rain. However, Monica can help you pick the right time of year to minimize your risk. There's also information on the website about which gardens are at their peak bloom at different times of the year. Overall, we had a fantastic experience with Matthaei! We would recommend this location to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding.”
Emily K., 7 months ago
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The Waddell Center 

5.0

Grand Rapids, MI
  • Up to 250 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $1,500

A charming and rustic wedding venue with a hint of modern. We invite you to celebrate your special day with us! Let our venue be the perfect backdrop for your beautiful wedding Custom designed and renovated by local architects, our facility can accommodate up to 250 of your guests, with ample free parking on-site, and a unique reception area available for ceremonies as well. With our impeccable reputation of outstanding service by Distinctive Catering Food & Bar Services, and effortless style, your event will truly become an unforgettable experience!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Sophisticated wine experience
  • Unique barn setting
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • No on-site bridal suite
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
“The Waddell Center was the perfect venue for our wedding. With a great location and reasonable prices, it was an easy choice for us. The space itself is spacious and absolutely beautiful - our guests were blown away by how elegant and well-appointed it was. Everyone at The Waddell Center, especially our coordinator Bre, was so helpful throughout the planning process. Bre answered every question we had and made sure the entire day went as smoothly as possible. She truly went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to work with for our special day. Another perk is the parking lot! Anything close to downtown never has appropriate/easy parking and this had more than enough!”
Hannah B., 3 months ago
Flagstar Strand Theatre 
Pontiac, MI
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor

Flagstar Strand Theatre is a wedding venue located in downtown Pontiac, Michigan. The agents at the venue strive to maintain this historic community asset as the vibrant entertainment center that it is. They offer strong community partnerships and a beautiful venue to aid in designing your intimate wedding day. This state-of-the-art theater space is sure to leave a lasting impression on both couples and their loved ones.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Provides setup and cleanup
  • Combines timeless elegance with history

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • On-site parking not available
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists

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