Congratulations! You’ve made it to one of the biggest steps in wedding planning: deciding where your wedding is going to be. There are so many factors to this like where, when, and how much, but If you’re a Metro-Detroit bride wanting a stress free day where the venue takes the lead on planning all the major parts of your day, consider these all-inclusive Detroit wedding venues! 

With an all-inclusive wedding venue, you and your partner still get to make the decisions, but you don’t have to coordinate and gather all the details of the big day. These venues typically have different packages to choose from that you can customize, and include nearly everything you’ll have to consider for your wedding day. 

If you’re looking to get out of the suburbs and into the city to celebrate, downtown Detroit has some of the most unique wedding venues! The neat thing about all-inclusive Detroit wedding venues is the variety of options to choose from. They have both old and historic venues, or new, urban and modern.

(Love art? Check out this curated list of wedding venues for couples who love art and history.)

Either way, you have so many sights to see and picture spots available between the Riverwalk, beautiful skyline, and historic landmarks. And, since the city always seems to be buzzing these days, an onlooker or two might even wish you a happy wedding day for some extra good luck (but we all know you don’t need it)!

If you’re ready to start planning your beautiful wedding, start here for our top list of Detroit Wedding venues!

Waterview Loft

Waterview Loft is a modern, luxury venue prepared to give you an amazing, on-the-water experience. Did we mention the windows are all glass from top to bottom? If you’re a natural light bride, you might love this option!

Features: 

• The venue can accommodate up to 250 people
• Multiple spaces throughout the venue to take advantage of, like the Conservatory which flows naturally into the main space
• 30 minute rehearsal time the day before the wedding
• 30 minute ceremony time
• The venue has an esteemed list of preferred photographers, florists, and other vendors for peace-of-mind in planning (and maybe a little less decision fatigue).
• There are three3 different package options, one with the option of a Sunday, with or without beverage service. You have the opportunity to personalize every detail with the event planners to what works for you and your guest list. 

Bonuses: 

• Waterview Loft offers a different view of the city with shore-to-shore panoramas of the Detroit River and the Windsor skyline 

Specific pricing is not given online, so the best option is to reach out for a tour/more details and get connected with the team so you can start planning! https://www.waterviewloft.com/weddings/ 

Colony Club Detroit Wedding Venue

Take a step back in time to ballroom romance at the Colony Club! Once a women’s club back in the 1920s, this venue feels practically regal with its gold ceiling decor, chandeliers, and grand arches. This is one of our favorite downtown Detroit wedding venues for a reason!

Features: 

• The venue can hold up to 500 guests, so this is a great venue for large weddings

• Package pricing starts as low as $142 per person
• There are 3 spaces to choose from depending on the size of your party, so you get the room that is the best fit for your guest list. 
• Full service catering and bar is offered
• Full audio visual capabilities – it’s suited to be able to handle everything from speeches to any surprise you may have in the plans, like a grand entrance or choreographed dance, perhaps!
• There is pre-paid parking available convenient for guests in the Comerica Garage

Bonuses: 

• There is a venue-specific planning guide available on their website which allows you to preview everything before booking, and is something you can continually use as a reference during the planning process. It can help with everything from floor plan design to which vendors you are choosing!
• The venue’s mezzanine is a fantastic overlook to the rest of the party. This is also a space where you could put fun guest activities like a candy bar or photo booth. Or both. 

Gem Theatre

Directly across from Ford Field football sits this almost estate-like theater, with its classic neon sign illuminating the way to this historical wedding venue. Between the timeless charm and lavish opulence of the red and gold color palette, the stage is waiting for you to say your I do’s. 

Features: 

• Gem Theatre allows for a 450 person capacity
• There are 4 different spaces to choose from, including the theater space itself with the stage. If you’re planning on any kind of dances, like your first dance or a bridal party dance, showcasing them on this stage would be a great option.
• Enjoy a garden and patio space, open for events between May and October. These would be perfect spaces for a cocktail hour while rooms are rearranged or photos are being taken.
• Full service catering and bar are offered 
• Pre-paid parking in the Gem Theatre Garage is convenient for guests to walk just a short distance
• The Gem is connected to the same string of owners as the Colony Club, so the pricing structure is the same for both venues and can be researched further here.

Fun fact: If you want a Detroit wedding venue that comes with a little bragging rights, the Gem Theatre is actually in the Guiness Book of World Records for being the “furthest known relocation of a sizeable building,” as it was moved five blocks from its original location in 1997. 

Detroit Opera House 

Make your love the main character on the stage of the Detroit Opera House! What a more fitting building for a Detroit wedding, as it was quite literally made to entertain. This is an elegant and historical space that, naturally, comes with fantastic acoustics, you get detail and beauty with every turn.

Features: 

• There is space for up to 330 guests
• A team of event specialists will help you plan throughout the process
• There is an on-site bridal suite
• The Opera House offers cake service, in-house catering, and bar service
• The Sky Deck is a unique venue feature which overlooks Comerica Park. Outdoor ceremonies, pictures, and cocktail hours can be held here. Bring a baseball mitt in case you catch a foul ball!
• Availability to plan the day in multiple different rooms if desired, so guests get different scenery and you get a variety of pictures

For more info, the Opera House events team would love for you to reach out and get connected so they can give you a full list of their options.

The Detroit Masonic Temple

If you are looking for a large space to entertain for your guest list, the Masonic Temple is a fantastic space. Not only is it a notable gem in the heart of the city, but it is one of the largest buildings in the world, accommodating multiple different ballrooms and auditoriums. Its beauty is evident on both the inside and outside, from its architectural stone features to the rooms adorned in rich wood and marble. This is one of the most popular choices of our Detroit Wedding venues, so it’s sure to book up quickly! 

Features: 

• The temple can accommodate between 350 and 550 people, so it’s one of the best venues for a large guest list. 
• The temple provides a range of services and amenities, including catering, event planning, and decor
• Pricing: Saturday weddings that use the Crystal Ballroom, April through December, have a $25,000 minimum. Friday weddings that use the Crystal Ballroom, April through December, have a $15,000 minimum. Other pricing varies based on room used and season. 

Item to consider: 

• Due to the size of the venue and the multiple different buildings within it, you would not be the only one here during your big day. While the building is large and there may not be much clashing, if any, of different events, this factor may be something to consider. 
• No matter the season, you’ll always have heat and air conditioning. Because of the size of the building, some areas of the building may feel warmer than others, so this is worth asking about when planning the rooms to celebrate in. 

MotorCity Casino Hotel 

You’ve already hit the jackpot with your fiancé, so hit the jackpot with your Detroit wedding venue at the MotorCity Casino Hotel! As you can imagine, this is perfect for a high energy couple who like the city and nightlife.

Features:  

• At MotorCity, there is space for up to 350 people
• Restaurants Amnesia and Iridescence are reception space options. Each has a balcony with a view of downtown Detroit
• Menus and catering is provided by award winning chefs, and can be customized; enhancements can be added to any package as well so you can get every detail you are looking for. 
• An Indian specific package is offered 
• Sound Board Theater is a high tech space which can accommodate videos, grand entrances, and entertaining, and a great spot for an electric reception
• For a more traditional set up, there is a ballroom space
• The hotel (and casino – slots anyone?) is attached right inside the venue, making it convenient for you and your guests to have a place to sleep after a long day.

Bonuses: 

• The venue is in the middle of all the major Detroit event spaces and roadways making it convenient for travel and exploring the city. Guests will have no shortage of things to do while waiting for your wedding bells to start ringing!

Rooster Tail

Enjoy waterfront modernity at the Rooster Tail in downtown Detroit! This downtown Detroit wedding venue has an experienced team who knows what it takes to plan and execute a wedding in your unique style. Rooster Tail has been holding weddings since they opened back 66 years ago. As big as you want it, or as intimate as you want it, it can be accommodated.

Features: 

• Space for up to 450 guests
• There are two waterfront ceremony options, an outdoor reception space, and three different glass-enclosed indoor reception spaces. For those that want to take full advantage of the water views, the entire day can be outdoors, or the celebration can be indoors. Either way, the waterfront scenery creates a very unique backdrop, especially at night!
• Prices to expect: the ceremony fee is $1,000–3,500 per event. Ceremony fees vary depending on the space or spaces you reserve. Ceremony fees include a 1-hour event, rehearsal, and ceremony chairs with setup.

• Package pricing for the reception varies from $129–199 per person. 
• The Rooster Tail prides themselves on being as flexible as possible. Packages and decor can be customized to your exact taste and event coordinators will work with you to plan exactly what you envision. 

Bonuses: 

• All packages include: full-service dinner and open bar, custom designer linens, chiavari chairs, custom LED lighting, professional sound systems, champagne toast for the head table, free self-parking, private restrooms, and set up & breakdown.

Garden Theatre

Back in 1912, what would come to be one of the most romantic and elegant wedding venues of midtown Detroit today, a gem if you will, made its debut! It hosted live shows and movies for some years, and then was redone and restored to its modern glory in 2013 after sitting vacant for some time. Still a relatively new venue, Gem Theatre quickly became popular with its urban feel.

Features: 

• Capacity of 240 people seated banquet style
• The venue has their own parking garage for $12 per vehicle
• Equipped with a mezzanine for additional viewing, terrace for outdoor space, and bridal suite
• When it comes to your ceremony, you have the option of having it in the atrium of the theater, depending on the size of your guest list. 
• They have approved caterers and food must be chosen from one of those vendors. While it doesn’t allow you to choose your own, there are no more than 9 styles to choose from so you don’t get too overwhelmed with decision fatigue. Indian and Kosher can be accommodated.
• What is the average cost? The venue estimates that for a 100-person wedding and reception, couples typically spend between $21-55,000. Costs can vary significantly depending on the specific date of your wedding and the guest experience you envision.
• A $6,000 dollar deposit is required to book

Bonuses: 

• The venue includes options for a video recording and/or live stream options if you have chosen not to have a videographer for your day. Huge plus! 
• The venue only hosts one event at a time so the place would be yours exclusively.

Items to consider:

• Event managers and staff will be present on the day of your event. However, for additional direction and coordination, they recommend hiring a day-of-coordinator. 

The Madison Rooftop

The Madison Rooftop is a stylish and vibrant smaller venue known for its stunning panoramic views of the Detroit skyline. The atmosphere is upscale yet relaxed, with a mix of cozy, modern decor. During your big day, you and your guests can enjoy a diverse menu of craft cocktails, local beers, all from the unique perspective of a historical Detroit skyscraper. 

Features: 

• The Rooftop has a 180 person strolling and a 130 person seated capacity
• The venue has modern furnishings that can add to your decor, a covered catering area, a full-service bar, a dance floor, and a wraparound balcony.
• A sound system, TVs with phone and laptop hookups, and handheld microphones are available. 
• Couples usually spend an average of $11,500 with this venue This largely depends on how big the guest list is and what kind of bar option you choose, as the high end range is at about $40,000.
• Being on a rooftop, you have the advantage of getting architecture shots of downtown. You may even see a Detroit sunset over Comerica Park.  
• Because the rooftop would be subject to any inclement weather, there is a 5th floor loft that can be used as the event space instead.
• Rental form with more information can be found here: https://www.weddingwire.com/vendor/pricing/file/dd542555-5b9e-4700-8390-6614a7c06c85/fd8aa77b-39e4-427b-975e-89d673372b2a/The-Madison—Social-Events-2024-2025.pdf 

Items to note: 

• The Madison’s team notes that they are highly involved in the planning process, but do require that you collaborate with a professional wedding planner for month-of coordination. The responsibilities of the planner would have to include overseeing your ceremony rehearsal, liaising with vendors onsite, managing your schedule, and ensuring the collection of any gifts or wedding items at the end of the evening. They do have event coordinator suggestions if needed. 
• Dinnerware and decorative items like table linen and centerpieces are not provided and would need to be rented separately. 
• They do not offer many seated tables due to the nature of the rooftop venue, so cocktail hour and dinner would look more casual as guests would be standing at tables or seated on the outdoor furniture.

Reaching out to their events team to get started with inquiries or planning is their best suggestion: https://rockevents.com/event-venue/the-madison-rooftop/ 

Infinity & Ovation Yacht Tours 

Set sail on your next adventure as a couple by getting married on a yacht! With Infinity & Ovation Yacht Tours, you’d be saying your I do’s while cruising along Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River on a triple decker boat. Or party boat, however you want it. Either way, this venue is more than waterfront, it’s basically a ballroom on a boat!

Features: 

• Space for up to 300 guests
• Yacht weddings here usually start at about $12,000 
• There are lounges on board, a dance floor, and bar service. 
• There is a dressing room/bridal suite available on board
• The staff are trained to cater specifically to wedding service on a boat
• The ship is wheelchair accessible

Item to note: 

• Many bridal reviews cite attentive communication from the event planning team. It’s what you’d expect from any events team, but worth mentioning that it’s certainly noted as a top feature of many brides’ experiences. 

There is minimal information online, so to learn more, visit their website and get connected with an events team member!

Next Steps After Choosing a Wedding Venue

If you have fallen in love with one of these Detroit wedding venues, the next step is to solidify your date and vendors. Venues and photographers are the two vendors booked out the furthest, so it’s important to book these the soonest! Photographer often book out 1-1.5 years in advance.

Our team at Savvy Shoots Photography is dedicated to helping you find all the right vendors for your wedding day. We even have a curated list of recommended vendors created from past brides, so you know you’re getting top pics! Contact us today for the list!

Do you want more wedding venue options?, Ceck out our Ultimate Wedding Venue Guide, which includes Downtown Detroit wedding venues venues and more from all over Southeast Michigan that we love!

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