Published 10/5/2026 “How early should I book the venue?” This question runs through every engaged couple’s head. People often wonder: how early is too early? And how late is too late? How do you decide when to reach out and book? As a wedding venue, we have heard it all, so we wanted to answer these questions to inform everyone and help relieve some of the planning stress. What Time of Year Should You Book a Wedding Venue? As a Michigan wedding venue, we understand the dilemma with the...

Published 9/5/2026 Planning for the big day can be time-intensive, but it's all worth it in the end when it comes together as you hoped. A major obstacle is deciding how much you are willing to spend on the event and how to allocate the desired amount across the event's specifics. After many years in the industry, we have experience crafting a wedding budget and identifying the hidden costs that often get forgotten. With this in mind, we have put together steps for creating a realistic...

Published 8/1/2026 There are plenty of things to consider when booking a venue and deciding whether it is the right fit for what you have in mind. To make it a little easier for you, we have put together a guide as you take that first step of going in for a tour. Notably, some of these questions only apply to weddings. Still, overall, if you are booking a wedding or a special occasion, you want to be sure that everything goes as planned and fits exactly as you envisioned, so we put this list...