Beautiful Spring Destination Wedding Locations in Michigan
Michigan truly blooms in spring and with some fairly hot temperatures in the summer, spring can be a beautiful choice for a wedding. Of course, Michigan can have some fairly rainy days, or plenty of bugs just waking up, so be sure to have backup plans in place. There are a number of scenic, outdoor wedding locations each with a unique setting. If you are hoping to plan an outdoor wedding or outdoor elopement, let’s look at 8 beautiful, blooming, locations for spring.
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1. Ann Arbor
Although Ann Arbor is a science-focused city, the city is truly a remarkable area for a wedding. Between the multitude of parks and venues, there’s no way you can go wrong with a wedding in this city.
2. Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo is absolutely phenomenal year round, but the blooms engulf the whole park in the spring. The beautiful blooming surroundings, optional buildings for back-up, culinary services, wildlife, and so much more make this a beautiful venue for your special day.
3. Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth has a wonderful range of indoor to outdoor, intimate to grand, sites and venues for a breath-taking wedding. Between rose gardens, riverboat cruises, waterfront views, rustic-chic bards, or intimate chapels, you’re sure to find the wedding of your dream here.
4. Frederik Meijer Gardens
The sky is the limit when planning a wedding at the Frederik Meijer Gardens! From 158-acres of remarkable gardens and internationally acclaimed sculptures, award-winning event teams, and four exclusive caterers, you’re sure to have a picturesque wedding and a wonderful team to make your day perfect.
5. Holland
Holland offers a wonderful array of outdoor and indoor venues, a personal wedding planner, and a multitude of resources. You can have your wedding along the shoreline with a stunning beach view, among the tulips in the public or private gardens, or indoors with the many wonderful lodgings and venues.
6. Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is truly stunning year-round with it’s sweeping panoramic views, peacefulness, and horse-drawn carriages. The island is home to a variety of wedding options from small to large, elopements, vow renewals, indoors or outdoors. The landscape artists and beautiful blooms throughout the island make spring a remarkable time for your classic, fairy tale wedding.
7. Old Mission Peninsula
Around mid-May, and only for a couple of days, the entire Old Mission Peninsula blooms with over a million cherry trees. Celebrate your special day surrounded by blossoms, sweet smells of spring, stunning waterfront views, vineyards, and so much more!
8. Silver Lake Sand Dunes
From breathtaking beaches, historical barns, charming churches, and rustic lodgings, there’s no shortage of dreamy locations and venues at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. There are so many fun ways to join your wedding party too, by scooter or boat cruise for instance. You will need a state park pass at this park.
9. Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
The Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Park offers a list of approved wedding locations with sandy beaches, beautiful blue waters, sweeping vistas, historic farms and landscapes, panoramic overlooks, and stunning islands for your dream wedding. You will need a permit and park pass at this location.
10. Warren Sand Dunes
At the end of April, beginning of May, the sand dunes are littered with beautiful blossoms and wild flowers. But those aren’t the only wonderful things about the park. The Warren Sand Dunes Park provides 1,952 acres of recreational opportunities, with rugged dunes providing a stunning backdrop. You will need a state park pass as this location.
Searra Liggett is an intimate destination and elopement photographer sharing her love of travel, motherhood, and sustainability based out of Houghton, Michigan. She’s always ready to pack her bags and head out on an adventure, grab some sushi, and a good book is the way to her heart. She thrives to serve her clients by making each moment an experience over just some pretty photographs.