For 130 years, Grand Hotel, America’s Summer Place located on Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan, has been an exceptional and memorable wedding destination for many couples. As a family owned historic hotel we pride ourselves on the details and making sure your wedding is something you will never forget. We would be honored to be part of your special day.
Ceremony & Receptions
We are prepared to host celebrations for up to 400 guests with a variety of ceremony and reception locations and dining options available. Whether an event is big or small we have a variety of unique locations available.
Ceremony
Wedding ceremonies are traditionally held in two beautiful outdoor locations. The famous Grand Hotel Front Porch, the longest in the world, is lined with red geraniums, the hotel’s signature flower. From this one-of-a-kind vantage point, you and your guests have a view of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge and the Grand Hotel gardens below. A second location, the Grand Hotel Tea Garden, sits amidst the meticulously manicured flower gardens with panoramic views looking up at the hotel. An immense stone fountain is the Tea Garden’s centerpiece with a beautiful hand crafted wall lining the garden with flowers all around. Please know that both of these locations are weather permitting and indoor locations are also provided when needed.
Cocktail Reception and Luncheon/Dinner Events
Five formal, private dining rooms are available for your reception, three of which feature dance floors. Each room is different and provides unique decoration and amenities. Grand Hotel offers a variety of cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvre options for your reception. Further information can be found in the Grand Hotel Wedding Guide. Luncheons and dinners are multiple-course, plated meals with customizable options. Grand Hotel also offers casual or off-site dining options — The Pool Lawn, The Gate House, Woods Restaurant and The Jockey Club at The Grand Stand — all perfect for your rehearsal dinner or smaller wedding party. In addition Grand Hotel’s skilled pastry chef is flexible and creative and can help design a beautiful wedding cake or desserts for your special day. Or you may consider the traditional Grand Pecan Ball with Mackinac Island Fudge Sauce, another tradition of Grand Hotel.
Flowers by Margaret’s Garden
Grand Hotel has been providing wedding flowers to guests for over fifty years. Margaret’s Garden offers an extensive selection of flowers and experienced staff to provide personalized quality service. Not getting married at Grand Hotel but still want Grand flowers? – please contact Margaret’s Garden directly at mgarden@grandhotel.com.
Transportation
Have you always dreamed of the fairy tale wedding? Transportation in a horse-drawn carriage makes every dream come true. Located on Mackinac Island where cars are not allowed, getting around via horse-drawn carriage makes for an enchanting experience. Reserve the Grand Hotel Omnibus or Victoria Carriage as your wedding day transportation.
Music
Music ranging from classical to jazz, pop, swing and big band is available from the Grand Hotel Music Department to enhance all of your wedding needs.
Other Amenities & Activities
The wedding couple and your wedding party can pamper and prepare at Astor’s Salon and Spa, our full-service Aveda Salon. There are countless activities to keep your guests engaged, from 18 holes of golf on The Jewel and 9 holes of FootGolf to stepping back in time at historic Fort Mackinac or a horse-drawn carriage tour, and lets not forget about the over 70+ miles of paved and unpaved trails to explore on bikes or by foot. These are just a few of the island’s many attractions.
Grand Hotel Wedding Coordinator
Marty Davis, our specially trained Wedding Coordinator will handle every detail of your special day. Marty has been coordinating weddings at Grand Hotel for over 15 years and will give you the personalized service you need before and during your event.
Wedding Guide
To view our wedding guide, click here. To reserve your 2019 event date, receive additional information from our Wedding Coordinator, or be added to the Grand Hotel mailing list, please fill out the Wedding Contact Form or contact our Wedding Coordinator Marty Davis at 517-349-4600 or weddings@grandhotel.com. Our grandest dates go quickly, so be sure to reserve early. For full availability contact our Wedding Coordinator.
Dress Guide
Since every evening at Grand Hotel is a special occasion after 6:30pm dresses, skirts, blouses, dress sweaters and dress slacks for ladies are preferred, while gentlemen are required to wear a suit coat, necktie and dress pants, no denim or shorts. This applies for all areas inside the hotel with the exception of the Cupola Bar. Children 12 years and older are expected to be in dress similar to the adults. Click here for more information.
Grand Hotel Weddings – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for slideshow view)
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Grand Hotel Weddings – Photos From Instagram
Here are the latest photos of Grand Hotel Weddings via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of your Grand Hotel Wedding, tag it with #grandhotelweddings and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.
Happy Mother’s Day!! 🌸 Show your mom just how much you love her today!! 🌷🥂🌷...
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A few frames from Lauren and Sean’s intimate grand Hotel wedding! 🐴
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A few frames from Lauren and Sean’s intimate grand Hotel wedding! 🐴 grandhotelmichigan grandhotelweddings #grandhotelmichigan #grandhotelweddings #michiganphotographer #michiganweddingphotographer #michiganwedding...
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These two were so adorable and beautiful to photograph! Dayna + Angelo - I cannot wait for the Grand Hotel wedding next summer! ♥️
These two were so adorable and beautiful to photograph! Dayna + Angelo - I cannot wait for the Grand Hotel wedding next summer! ♥️...
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One day closer to bright summer weddings on the porch at Grand Hotel! Erica & Craig tied the knot on the first day of summer 2022! Lilacs in bloom and sailboats under the bridge! 🌸☀️
One day closer to bright summer weddings on the porch at Grand Hotel! Erica & Craig tied the knot on the first day of summer 2022! Lilacs in bloom and sailboats under the bridge! 🌸☀️...
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Forberedelser fra Oktober-bryllupet til Martine og Aleksander 💍🍾
Are you planning a Wedding? 💍
Wedding Fair Alert!
Join us at The Grand Hotel for a celebration of love and inspiration! 🎉
Mark your calendars: we'll be at Westpoint this weekend, and hosting our own wedding fair right here on March 17th.
Discover all that our hotels have to offer and meet our experienced wedding planners, along with local suppliers, to make your dream wedding a reality.
Secure your tickets now on Eventbrite: Link in bio!
DM us to reserve your spot for a personal tour of our beautiful ball room and terrace!
Are you planning a Wedding? 💍 Wedding Fair Alert! Join us at The Grand Hotel for a celebration of love and inspiration! 🎉 Mark your calendars: we'll be at Westpoint this weekend, and hosting our own wedding fair right here on March 17th. Discover all that our hotels have to offer and meet our experienced wedding planners, along with local suppliers, to make your dream wedding a reality. Secure your tickets now on Eventbrite: Link in bio! DM us to reserve your spot for a personal tour of our beautiful ball room and terrace!...
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I’m loving the new chess set in the tea garden!! ♟ Makes for an epic foreground against the hotel! ❤️
I think this was my favorite backdrop this season! 🍃 Finishing up this gorgeous gallery from Madeleine & Patrick’s September wedding! 🥰...
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We’re so excited to receive Wedding Wire’s “Couple’s Choice” Award 2020! What a great way to start the New Year! Thank you to all our lovely couples! We’re looking forward to another great wedding season at Grand Hotel❣️
We’re so excited to receive Wedding Wire’s “Couple’s Choice” Award 2020! What a great way to start the New Year! Thank you to all our lovely couples! We’re looking forward to another great wedding season at Grand Hotel❣️...
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There’s no place like Grand Hotel!
Congratulations to the newlyweds Kailyn + Josh! The day started with a beautiful ceremony on the porch, followed by cake and champagne toasts, kisses on the red carpet and a stroll through the tea garden. 🌿
The day ended with an intimate slow dance in the Terrace Room to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini! ❤️
Perfectly Grand! 🥂
There’s no place like Grand Hotel! Congratulations to the newlyweds Kailyn + Josh! The day started with a beautiful ceremony on the porch, followed by cake and champagne toasts, kisses on the red carpet and a stroll through the tea garden. 🌿 The day ended with an intimate slow dance in the Terrace Room to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini! ❤️ Perfectly Grand! 🥂...
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With the wrap on the 2023 wedding season, I am super happy with all the opportunities that I was given this past year! Looking to spend some down time with family and friends and get ready for next year and everything it will bring! ✌🏻
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With the wrap on the 2023 wedding season, I am super happy with all the opportunities that I was given this past year! Looking to spend some down time with family and friends and get ready for next year and everything it will bring! ✌🏻 • • • • • #grandhotelcp #grandhotelweddings #grandhotelwedding #ottawaweddingphotographer #ottawawedding #ottawaweddings #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #ontarioweddingphotographer #ontariowedding #ottawavalleyphotographer #ottawavalleyweddings...
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I loved her first 🖤
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Love & Lilacs! Amanda and Chad were so truly meant to be. Brought tears to everyones eyes who was lucky enough to celebrate their love yesterday! 💜
It was truly amazing to photograph such a passionate love!
Love & Lilacs! Amanda and Chad were so truly meant to be. Brought tears to everyones eyes who was lucky enough to celebrate their love yesterday! 💜 It was truly amazing to photograph such a passionate love!...
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Incredible day for Michael + Delani at Grand Hotel! 🌿🤍🌿
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Incredible day for Michael + Delani at Grand Hotel! 🌿🤍🌿 Venue: grandhotelmichigan Planning: grandhotelweddings...
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Today is the day! 📰 Getting ready in Grand style in the Cupola Suite! I love this trend of getting a Wedding Day Newspaper printed for your big day!
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Today is the day! 📰 Getting ready in Grand style in the Cupola Suite! I love this trend of getting a Wedding Day Newspaper printed for your big day! Wedding Planner: sincerelygingerweddings Wedding Venue: grandhotelmichigan Hair & Makeup: grandhotelweddings Astors Salon Florals: grandhotelweddings Margaret’s Garden...
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Celebrating the official season of romance this #weddingwednesday!! #Repost grandhotelweddings
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Just married!! 🤵🏻❤️👰🏻#grandhotelmichigan #grandhotelweddings #mackinacisland #marriedonmackinac #theknot #weddingvenue #horseand carriage #justmarried
Celebrating the official season of romance this #weddingwednesday!! #Repost grandhotelweddings ・・・ Just married!! 🤵🏻❤️👰🏻#grandhotelmichigan #grandhotelweddings #mackinacisland #marriedonmackinac #theknot #weddingvenue #horseand carriage #justmarried...
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The perfect send-off at St. Anne’s following the ceremony! 🫶
The perfect send-off at St. Anne’s following the ceremony! 🫶...
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When I say #ilovemyjob, it is beyond true! I adore the vendors that can make me laugh after setting up all day and we’re well into hour 8 in the day (with many more hours to go). I love that I have clients that are easily into day 2 of very little sleep and can cut up with us. Clearly, Rae and I might have a little bit more fun than others! Thankfully Wes is always there to snap it! Cheers to the weekend y’all! #ilovemyjob #funfriday #laughwithfriends #weddings #alabamaweddings #grandhotelweddings #funonthejob
When I say #ilovemyjob, it is beyond true! I adore the vendors that can make me laugh after setting up all day and we’re well into hour 8 in the day (with many more hours to go). I love that I have clients that are easily into day 2 of very little sleep and can cut up with us. Clearly, Rae and I might have a little bit more fun than others! Thankfully Wes is always there to snap it! Cheers to the weekend y’all! #ilovemyjob #funfriday #laughwithfriends #weddings #alabamaweddings #grandhotelweddings #funonthejob...