The Best Retreat Wedding Venues in Traverse City, MI

The Best Retreat Wedding Venues in Traverse City, MI

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Timberlee Hills 

5.0

Traverse City, MI
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

Surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Michigan, our outdoor ceremony space offers stunning panoramic views with the privacy you desire. Complete with perennial gardens, a waterfall, and a pond, it’s a short walk from the lodge and ample parking. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, a backup indoor ceremony site is also available.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Dressing room available
  • Both indoor and outdoor options

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Does not have a dance floor
I cannot even express how lucky we were to call Timberlee Hills our wedding venue. Jessie and her team ran a flawless operation, and she made the whole planning process as stress-free as possible. Communication was speedy and very polite, and Jessie was happy to answer all my hundreds of questions (thanks girl, I appreciate you 3). The venue is truly a dream. The ceremony overlooking a valley of trees feels like something out of a fairytale, and the interior is so beautifully designed. While we didn't need to use it ourselves, I was also impressed that the covered ceremony option in the event of rain was just out on their covered patio, which would have still provided a beautiful outlook of the trees if we needed to have it there. The day of our wedding was blissfully stress free, thanks to the hard work of Madison and Jessie. Madison did an excellent job helping us get everything arranged and decorated, the timing for our ceremony was perfect, and our guests were very well taken care of. We received several compliments on both the venue and the friendly staff. The bar team also did an amazing job! Both myself and my husband were topped off on any drinks we wanted without even having to leave our sweetheart table. I could ramble on for much longer about how wonderful this place is, but I will wrap it up here and just say that if you're thinking of having your wedding here, do it. It's beautiful, everyone went above and beyond, and we'll remember it fondly for the rest of our lives.
Renae O., 22 days ago

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About wedding venues in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City wedding venues capture the essence of Northern Michigan's natural beauty with stunning options everywhere you look. You can exchange vows along the sparkling shores of Grand Traverse Bay, celebrate among the vines on Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, or gather in charming rustic barns surrounded by cherry orchards and gentle hills. The region's diverse settings create a perfect backdrop for your special day.

How Much Does a Traverse City Wedding Cost?

Wedding costs in Traverse City typically range from $21,542 for a small 50-guest celebration to $85,940 for larger 300-guest affairs. Most couples planning a mid-sized wedding of 150 guests spend around $49,551 total. Venues in the area average $8,671 which makes up about 17% of your overall budget for a typical wedding. That's actually quite reasonable compared to the national range of $6,500-$12,000 which normally eats up 25% of wedding costs. If you're planning ahead like most couples you'll want to book your venue about 14 months before your big day with September being prime time for venue hunting in this region.

Which Traverse City Venues Are Fully Accessible?

Harbor Brook Hall at Tamarack Lodge offers modern accessibility features just 5 miles from downtown Traverse City making it convenient and inclusive for all your guests. You'll appreciate Hagerty Event Center's thoughtful design with full wheelchair access throughout its ballroom and waterfront courtyard that overlooks the stunning Grand Traverse Bay. Cobblestone Farm gives you 10 beautiful acres for all-inclusive wedding weekends where they can accommodate accessibility needs upon request so everyone can fully participate in your celebration.

What Are the Top Wedding Service Costs in Traverse City?

ServiceAverage CostPercentage of Total (150 guests)
Venue$8,67117%
Catering$6,93714%
Florists$6,30613%
Bar Services$5,55011%
Photographers$4,5729%
Videographers$4,2739%
Planners$2,8386%
Bands/DJs$1,4973%
Cakes/Desserts$9622%
Hair & Makeup$4431%

How Can You Create an Exceptional Remote Experience in Traverse City?

Delamar Traverse City specializes in creating immersive virtual experiences through their customized event planning services. You'll find their team goes above and beyond to ensure remote guests feel truly connected to your celebration. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa takes remote participation to another level with multi-angle streaming and interactive virtual guest engagement options that keep everyone involved. The Peninsula Room at Bowers Harbor Inn gives you an intimate vineyard and bayshore setting paired with solid AV support so distant loved ones can share in the emotion of your day. Just outside town The Homestead offers breathtaking ceremony sites that work beautifully with hybrid wedding technologies letting you combine the best of in-person and virtual experiences.

Which Traverse City Venues Excel at Culinary Excellence?

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in nearby Acme delivers truly impressive dining experiences with their team of experienced chefs dedicated to creating memorable meals for your celebration. You'll love how The Homestead in Glen Arbor showcases local and seasonal ingredients through their respected culinary program that highlights the region's flavors. Alexandra Inn situated right on East Grand Traverse Bay includes a charming lobby market and café known for locally inspired menus that guests rave about. Each of these venues combines beautiful natural settings with exceptional food quality giving you and your guests both visual and culinary experiences to remember.

Traverse City wedding venues capture the essence of Northern Michigan's natural beauty with stunning options everywhere you look. You can exchange vows along the sparkling shores of Grand Traverse Bay, celebrate among the vines on Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, or gather in charming rustic barns surrounded by cherry orchards and gentle hills. The region's diverse settings create a perfect backdrop for your special day.

How Much Does a Traverse City Wedding Cost?

Wedding costs in Traverse City typically range from $21,542 for a small 50-guest celebration to $85,940 for larger 300-guest affairs. Most couples planning a mid-sized wedding of 150 guests spend around $49,551 total. Venues in the area average $8,671 which makes up about 17% of your overall budget for a typical wedding. That's actually quite reasonable compared to the national range of $6,500-$12,000 which normally eats up 25% of wedding costs. If you're planning ahead like most couples you'll want to book your venue about 14 months before your big day with September being prime time for venue hunting in this region.

Which Traverse City Venues Are Fully Accessible?

Harbor Brook Hall at Tamarack Lodge offers modern accessibility features just 5 miles from downtown Traverse City making it convenient and inclusive for all your guests. You'll appreciate Hagerty Event Center's thoughtful design with full wheelchair access throughout its ballroom and waterfront courtyard that overlooks the stunning Grand Traverse Bay. Cobblestone Farm gives you 10 beautiful acres for all-inclusive wedding weekends where they can accommodate accessibility needs upon request so everyone can fully participate in your celebration.

What Are the Top Wedding Service Costs in Traverse City?

ServiceAverage CostPercentage of Total (150 guests)
Venue$8,67117%
Catering$6,93714%
Florists$6,30613%
Bar Services$5,55011%
Photographers$4,5729%
Videographers$4,2739%
Planners$2,8386%
Bands/DJs$1,4973%
Cakes/Desserts$9622%
Hair & Makeup$4431%

How Can You Create an Exceptional Remote Experience in Traverse City?

Delamar Traverse City specializes in creating immersive virtual experiences through their customized event planning services. You'll find their team goes above and beyond to ensure remote guests feel truly connected to your celebration. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa takes remote participation to another level with multi-angle streaming and interactive virtual guest engagement options that keep everyone involved. The Peninsula Room at Bowers Harbor Inn gives you an intimate vineyard and bayshore setting paired with solid AV support so distant loved ones can share in the emotion of your day. Just outside town The Homestead offers breathtaking ceremony sites that work beautifully with hybrid wedding technologies letting you combine the best of in-person and virtual experiences.

Which Traverse City Venues Excel at Culinary Excellence?

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in nearby Acme delivers truly impressive dining experiences with their team of experienced chefs dedicated to creating memorable meals for your celebration. You'll love how The Homestead in Glen Arbor showcases local and seasonal ingredients through their respected culinary program that highlights the region's flavors. Alexandra Inn situated right on East Grand Traverse Bay includes a charming lobby market and café known for locally inspired menus that guests rave about. Each of these venues combines beautiful natural settings with exceptional food quality giving you and your guests both visual and culinary experiences to remember.

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