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There are numerous hotels and restaurants on the Island that offer fabulous reception services. Groups of 100 or more guests are limited to a few larger facilities but there are numerous choices for smaller receptions. If you plan to elope to the Mackinac to be married, almost all the bed & breakfasts, inns, and hotels can offer you last minute helpful service and advice.
Grand Hotel is one of the most beautiful and enchanting wedding settings in the world. Keeping with their policy of impeccable service, Grand Hotel’s wedding coordinator will handle every detail of your wedding including the ceremony, decorations, flowers, music and wedding cake. Their skilled chefs can also create the menu of your dreams. Whether you are planning on just the two of you or 400 of your closest friends and family, Grand Hotel will make all of your wedding dreams come true.
Mission Point Resort, can accommodate ceremonies and receptions up to 600 people. With ceremonies in mind, Mission Point has a beautiful waterfront gazebo, an ideal outdoor setting to exchange wedding vows. Large receptions may be held in the Cypress Room or upstairs in The Summit Room both with panoramic views of Lake Huron. The elegant Colonial Room is a smaller private dining room for groups up to 60. Mission Point’s on-site wedding coordinators can help you plan every detail of your ceremony and reception.
The Island House Hotel is one of the most charming Victorian hotels on Mackinac. Treat your guests to a cocktail reception on the hotel’s verandah overlooking the harbor and marina. Wedding ceremonies are performed in the beautiful new wedding gazebo or on the front verandah which provides an outdoor ambiance yet is safe from inclement weather. Lunch or dinner for up to 180 guests is offered in the elegant 1852 Grille Room. For receptions with up to 50 guests, choose the more intimate Webster Room. Both Island House dining rooms are also ideal for rehearsal dinners.
The Harbour View Inn is has become one of the Island’s most popular locations for smaller ceremonies and receptions. Exchange vows in the courtyard gazebo, the 2nd floor verandah or the front lawn and the charming private dining room accommodates receptions for up to 60 guests. An experienced on-site wedding consultant can assist you with all your plans. Bridal suites include in-room whirlpool tubs for honeymooners.
For a unique setting for both ceremony and reception become familiar with The Inn at Stonecliffe. Built in 1904, the Stonecliffe Mansion has a rich history of charm and beauty. Imagine a ceremony on the rolling four acre lawn or in the secluded grotto amidst lush fern and pines, then adjourn to lunch or dinner either inside the mansion or outside on the lawn under a white wedding tent. Woods golf course, bike rental, swimming pool, and groomed trails offer guests plenty of things to do while staying at The Inn at Stonecliffe. For intimate weddings and charming receptions, Stonecliffe is an appealing site and a very special place to be married.
The Chippewa and Lilac Tree Hotels offer four choices for receptions, parties and rehearsal dinners. At the Chippewa, the Harbour View Dining Room overlooks the waterfront and accommodates up to 50 -people. The Lakeside Deck and the Outdoor Patio & Grill may be used separately or together for up to 100 guests. The all new Lilac Tree Banquet Center is a private dining hall with a dance floor, large private bar, offering extensive menu selections. Both the Chippewa and the Lilac Tree offer spacious guest suites, ideal for the bridal party dressing room. The downtown locations are convenient to all churches, ferry boats, shopping, and attractions.
One of the Island’s prominent, historic landmarks is the Lake View Hotel. Built in 1858, the 85 room resort includes 12 rooms with private whirlpools, several large turret rooms, and a spacious Presidential Suite. Reception facilities include a newly renovated banquet room that can accommodate up to 165 guests with ample room for dancing. Conveniently located downtown near Island churches and ferry boat docks, Lake View’s fine staff and excellent reputation make it an appealing location for receptions.
As success comes with everything they do, Grand Hotel has created another fabulous facility, called The Gate House. Located at the bottom of Grand Hill across from the Little Stone Church, it’s a great place to hold your rehearsal dinner or casual wedding reception. Offering a more casual approach, it allows the opportunity to take advantage of the high standards and world class service that Grand Hotel is famous for at modest prices. Luncheon or dinner receptions can be held outdoors under the Gate House Gazebo, a perfect place for private parties.
Bay View Inn Bed & Breakfast was built in the late 1890s but is now considered one of the Island’s premier bed and breakfasts, with 20 newly renovated guest rooms and several ultimate honeymoon bridal suites. All guest rooms include a complimentary gourmet hot breakfast. Private wedding ceremonies, receptions and brunches may be held on the picturesque verandah or on the newly expanded sun deck overlooking the Straits of Mackinac.
The Murray Hotel is a charming centennial bed and breakfast inn located in the heart of downtown. Private receptions for up to 100 guests may be held in the Garden Room. The sun deck located outside on the upper floor of the hotel is perfect for small, private wedding ceremonies. Enjoy light refreshments such as a wedding cake and champagne toast in this garden setting. Affordable luxury accommodations range from the bridal suite with whirlpool tub to standard accommodations for guests.
Hotel Iroquois is proud to welcome guests to one of the finest restaurants on Mackinac Island. The Carriage House Dining Room is well known for its excellent food, fine service and beautiful waterfront location overlooking the Straits of Mackinac and the Round Island passage. It's a perfect setting for rehearsal dinners, intimate receptions, champagne cocktail parties and even post wedding brunches.
The Village Inn Restaurant, one of the Island’s most popular restaurants, can serve over 100 dinner guests in their main dining room. Smaller groups of 15 to 25 may dine outdoors on the street side patio and take advantage of the beautiful outside panorama. Have your casual reception or rehearsal dinner at this fun spot. The “VI” can also cater a reception or dinner party anywhere on the Island or perhaps on a Lake Huron cruise. |
