The Best (Unique) Wedding Venues in Michigan

Hey midwest brides! Looking for a wedding venue? You might want to give these gorgeous Michigan wedding venues a look! Michigan is such a beautiful state, and it was hard to narrow this down to just a few, but here is a look at 5 of my favorite midwest venues that I have had the pleasure of photographing over the past few years.

1. Cedar Lake Campground | Chelsea, Michigan

If you are looking for something a little different with gorgeous scenery, a laid back atmosphere, and at a budget-friendly price, you will definitely want to check out Cedar Lake in Chelsea. It is within driving distance of the Discovery Center, which is packed with trails through the woods (not to mention the trails through Cedar Lake). Your guests can stay on site for a whole weekend of celebrating! There is even an indoor spot great for dancing. I had the honor of photographing this gorgeous wedding at Cedar Lake and could not get enough of this place.

Guests enjoyed s'mores and lawn games throughout the day and were encouraged to mingle and have fun! The bride and groom provided cute little maps of the grounds and welcome packets for guests who planned to stay the weekend with reservation information and directions.

For dinner, the couple had a tent and gourmet pizza that was made on site!

2. Southern Exposure Herb Farm | Battle Creek, Michigan

If you are looking for a garden venue with lots of little details and winding paths through beautifully landscapes ground full of flowers, antiques, greenhouses, vintage cars, and classic charm, this is your venue! There is ample opportunity for photos, and I honestly could have spent hours photographing this bride and groom at this amazing Michigan wedding venue.

There are even multiple buildings for you and your wedding party to use before the wedding!

3. Matthaei Botanical Gardens | Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor will always be a favorite spot of mine - for weddings, engagement sessions, or just a first look location! There are both indoor and outdoor spaces, both of which offer a wide variety of backdrops for your photos!

While the outside of the gardens offers a variety of nature backdrops, tall pines, flowers, trees, meadows, and bridges, the inside offers an entirely different set of options including botanicals and cacti in the greenhouse (where they can accommodate small, intimate wedding ceremonies)! Spring, summer, fall, or winter - the Matthaei Botanical Gardens is a fantastic place for any photo session!

4. Weller's Weddings | Saline, Michigan

Weller's in Saline offers two different wedding venues on site, and both are equal in beauty and variety of scenery and backdrops for your photos.

This venue is full of class and offers indoor options for your reception!