Top Barn Wedding Venues In Michigan
TOP BARN WEDDING VENUES IN MICHIGAN
There are hundreds of barn wedding venues in Michigan, but here are a few of my favorites. Some are red, rustic, and smack dab in the middle of a working farm. Others converted the structure into a fully outfitted modern wedding venue. All of them bring a comforting sense of home to the weddings held in their wooden walls.
Is there anything more midwest than a barn wedding?
I LOVE to photograph weddings at these venues. So if you’re looking for a fun and sassy wedding photographer who will not only take incredible pictures but help you to have a blast while doing it, I got you fam.
THE VALLEY AT FRUITG FARMS- ANN ARBOR, MI
The Valley at Frutig Farms has a large natural wooden barn that has been thoughtfully separated into all of the areas needed for a wedding celebration: Rooms for marriers to get ready, a dedicated kitchen for catering, separate dinner and dancing areas, and even a sweet patio for cocktail hour. Couples can even have their ceremony just a short walk from the barn in a lush green meadow.
There’s plenty of landscaped land surrounding the barn with gorgeous trees, a winding creek, and a few farm animals. The barn even has a grain silo with winding vines and seasonal flowers that makes for a great place to take wedding pictures.
See a full wedding I photographed at Frutig Farms HERE.
Blue Dress Barn- Benton Harbor, MI
Whenever I ask people what their favorite barn wedding venue in Michigan is, Blue Dress Barn is almost always in their top 3. Can you imagine a glam barn? Somehow they pulled it off! They also offer indoor bathrooms and a bridal suite… which ya know… isn’t a given with barn wedding venues.
They also provide a TON of extras in their wedding packages like tables and Chiavari chairs. The one drawback is that they don’t offering a catering kitchen. However, as one of the top barn wedding venues in Michigan, most caterers are familiar with the layout and can totally make it work.
MILLCREEK WILDE- WATERVLIET, MI
Owned by the same couple that runs the Blue Dress Barn, Millcreek Wilde is rustic meets quirky. With a choice between the “Ladybird Cottage” or the “Hemmingway Hut” for couples getting ready and a reception space covered in paper lanterns, the classic nature of a barn meets vintage styling.
HIDDEN VINEYARD WEDDING BARN- BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI
Pretty sure that the only thing more Michigan than a barn wedding is one that is ALSO a vineyard wedding. Hidden Vineyard has both! The barn sits atop a hill overlooking the vineyard and rolling meadows. Wedding guests can watch the sunset over the vineyard from the front of the barn. So stunning.
Hidden Vineyard is famous for their wedding ceremonies under THE TREE. It’s a massive Catalpa that they call the Heritage Tree. The venue even provides an iconic chandelier to hang from beneath the marine arm that acts as a ceremony arch. Couples can also opt to get married in the barn, on the deck, or on the lawn overlooking the vineyard. Seating AND set up is included in packages that include ceremony.
SOMETHING BLUE BERRY FARM- BANGOR, MI
I remember being at a wedding show and meeting the owners of this barn wedding Venue. They really focus on hospitality and are so sweet. One of the many perks of Something Blue is that they provide a TON of extra details. They have a huge list of complimentary items. From table numbers to whiskey barrels and signage- you can really save on rentals by using their inventory of decor. Ya’ll. They even provide lawn games like Giant Jenga, Yard Yahtzee, Cornhole AND Frisbee Golf!
GABLE HILL- MARCELLUS, MI
Located in the middle of the woods next to a pond, the Gable Hill venue provides an intimate setting for weddings. The only thing that rivals the iconic nature of the red barn is their vintage Blue truck. Many couples have pictures taken with it, and it’s such a fun pop of color.
BLUE HERON BARN- KALAMAZOO, MI
This brand new venue is a red barn with modern updates. Tiffany and her husband worked so hard to outfit the structure with polished concrete floors and even installed windows along both sides to bring in more light. Indoor plumbing, getting ready suites, the whole nine.
But the modern updates are still nestled on 5 acres of gorgeous property and there is a winding creek just steps from the barn where you might see the barn’s namesake- the blue heron.
CICCONE VINEYARD- LEELANAU, MI
Hellooooooooo Northern Michigan! With the Michigan trifecta of a barn, a vineyard, AND access to the lake, Ciccone Vineyard takes the crown for the wedding venue with most scenic variety. Located on the stunning Leelanau Peninsula, Ciccone is an operating winery with a barn nestled in the middle featuring views of the Grand Traverse Bay.
Whether you are a local to Northern Michigan or planning a destination wedding, this wedding venue is simply incredible.
BLACK BARN- RIVES JUNCTION, MI
One of the few barn wedding venues in Michigan that’s not in the north or southwest, Black Barn is located in the middle of the state. It is also one of the few barn venues that features a black exterior. But don’t think that means it’s anything but elegant. On the east wall of the space, there are wall-to-wall glass garage doors that overlook a pond and the vineyard. Couples can choose to get married in front of the pond for a scenic outdoor ceremony.
Keep an eye out! Soon, they will be launching their own winery.
STARRY NIGHT BARN- SUTTONS BAY, MI
Another Northern Michigan wedding venue! Lovingly named after Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night painting by the artistic owners, this barn hopes to immerse guests in a “world of magic, dreams, and the beauty of everyday life in everyday little towns.”
They make it easy on couples to set up and tear down by offering the full weekend reservation in their wedding packages AND onsite accommodations in their adorable Century Farm Cottages.