BlueBridge

e COVID-19 pandemic and although there were difficult moments, the team at BlueBridge was always willing to answer our questions and accommodate all of our requests. You couldn’t ask for a kinder, more supportive group of people and we are so grateful we chose them for our wedding!

hing was being taken care of. They felt like family and made me, as the bride, feel completely confident and beautiful. We were able to have our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and they even had a cute suite for anyone to stay in that may be traveling far. There is no reason to go anywhere else when you have everything you need in one place. Loved It! Highly Recommend It!

beautiful place as your venue, but also using their floral and DJ services. They could not have made the process easier for us either! You won't regret choosing BlueBridge for your wedding!!

r. This was the first getaway city my husband and I traveled to when we first started dating so we thought it might be fun to get married in Traverse City! From the moment we walked in for our tour, both my husband and I had an overwhelming feeling that this is where we were meant to get married! Polly welcomed us with open arms and made us feel like family. We are so grateful to have had Polly as our wedding coordinator as she always was excited to check in, touch base on updates, and just see how we were feeling with the wedding planning process! The greatest piece of advice that Polly reminded us over the almost 2 years of planning our wedding was " The most important piece of your wedding is that you are marrying the love of your life, all the other pieces will come together no matter what happens it will be beautiful" This piece of advice kept us calm and in the moment especially after having to change our plans what seemed like weekly with our wedding happening during the pandemic. One thing stayed consistent and that was all the love and support from the staff at Blue Bridge to help us through these unprecedented times. Chris and Stephanie (the owners) are so involved in helping to plan the big day which sets this venue apart from many others we visited. It is so evident that they are truly passionate about the work that they do! Chris was very helpful with planning the beverages for the bar and was there on site until the end of the night to make sure everything went smoothly. Stephanie has such an eye for detail and design! The venue itself is breathtaking, so minimal extra decor is needed, having a florist on site creates a smooth process for adding in the extra decor for centerpieces and bouquets! Out of the different venues on the property, we chose The Bridge as we loved the indoor/outdoor feel with the modern rustic ambiance. The backgrounds for all our pictures were breathtaking, especially the pictures in the woods with the tall trees! We also loved having a getting ready locations on site along with the Suite for spending the night of the wedding. This venue truly is a one stop shop which made it perfect for us having an out of town wedding! We chose to have our wedding on a Friday to allow for us to have a whole weekend with our guests traveling from out to town and one perk to having a Friday wedding was that we were able to come on Thursday to decorate and have everything ready to go! We can't wait to come back to visit as we have such a special connection now :)

Polly and the whole BlueBridge team care so much about the couples they work with and it shows in everything they do. We were one of many couples who struggled through the process of getting married in 2020. Despite all the thought and difficult decisions that had to be made, BlueBridge did everything they could to make sure their venue would not be part of the stress. They went above and beyond to make sure that we still got to have a beautiful and memorable wedding no matter the circumstances. We also really appreciated that Chris and his team went above and beyond to make sure they were properly informed about the latest state mandates and always reached out to us with the relevant information we needed. At no time in the planning process did we feel as though we needed to reach out to them to keep the ball moving. Chris had mentioned to us during our tour that he prides him and his team on taking the stress away from the couples as much as possible in the planning process. It's easy to question if this is just something they say, but we were so impressed with just how well they followed through on this promise. If you want a beautiful venue and a team that always has your back, choose this venue for your wedding!

s the term we heard from guests the most. On top of that, Chris, Stephanie, Polly, Elizabeth and everyone else that works here... are just good people. Being a COVID bride, plans were constantly changing. Every time laws or orders would change, Chris or Polly would be so great at communicating the changes and what they meant for us. They were so patient and kind about it. Nevermind they were going through so much stress themselves; you wouldn't know it because they were just caring about how WE felt. You can tell they just genuinely care about their clients. It shows in everything, from the atmosphere, to the smooth way everything ran the day of. This is truly is such a special place. Book your wedding here - you will not be disappointed.

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rstanding during COVID times. Even after multiple changes to our day, the entire staff always stood on our side and were determined to make our day beautiful. Our guests RAVED about our wedding! Chris went above and beyond for us. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Top notch service, beautiful venue and even better people.

Polly was amazing on how she kept the newlyweds calm and confident throughout the planning and re-planning (due to the pandemic). Her talent of keeping us informed throughout and making sure everyone was supposed to be where they needed to be on the day-of was absolutely amazing. She totally jumped into her element when we had to make a last-minute location change due to weather by gathering her team and pulling together an indoor wedding within minutes! It was all meant to be!!! Speaking of meant to be...Stephanie's flower designs were spot on to what we wanted and the floral quality was better than I've ever seen by any floral designer! Even a week out we are still enjoying the bouquets and arrangements! I would highly recommend having any event/wedding at Blue Bridge not only for the exquisite venue, but for the outstanding team that pulls it all together. Five stars all around!!!

of the way to make sure that our day was just as special as we pictured it for April -- even with a new executive order limiting the number of people INSIDE coming out a WEEK before our wedding. Our reception was moved outside to the garden area and it was even more beautiful than my husband and I could ever imagine. Chris, Stephanie, Polly and the rest of the BlueBridge staff were so attentive and worked to make it special. They even had all hands on deck to set up the tables outside DURING the ceremony due to it raining right up until the ceremony -- LITERALLY. Our special day went off without a hitch and I would HIGHLY recommend BlueBridge to my friends.

. Thank you Chris, Stephanie, Polly, Elizabeth! You guys are the best!

meant so much to me that they cared so much. Stephanie, Polly and Amanda are all great. Our flowers were beautiful and overall the experience was very stress free- they were very professional and friendly and very organized. It was much appreciated!

loved having both the indoor and outdoor settings. Not everyone loves to dance, and the setup allowed for each person to find space to enjoy themselves the entire evening. You won't need much convincing on the venue part of your decision. Something you won't be able to understand until you make the commitment is the service side of the experience. I'm sure everyone that works here is great, but if you're lucky enough to get Polly and Chris handling your big day, then I promise you're in great hands. Super responsive whenever you need them. They keep you on track and help provide crucial feedback while you and your spouse go down the long path of planning a wedding. They're extremely knowledgeable of local vendors and never steered us wrong.    They take your day personally and we really felt like they shared our enthusiasm, calmed our  worries, and fed off our excitement throughout the process. I suggest anyone reading this review to highly consider Blue Bridge. Top-notch organization that makes it personal from start to finish. We can't thank them enough for helping us tie the knot. (Pricing is super competitive for everything you get too). If you're looking for an easy end to the night, definitely consider staying in one of their onsite locations. We were so drained by the time the lights came on. being able to take a short walk to a private spot on the property was a great way to end the evening.

the way..and they surely were! One thing I love about Bluebridge is that they have a DJ, florist, day of coordinator, and alcohol all in the package if you so choose! Until I started planning a wedding, I didn’t realize How this would wind up being a true life saver. Not to mention, the venue is absolutely gorgeous. We had a fall wedding and being in the woods surrounded by the colors of Northern Michigan was breathtaking. We used their florist, Stephanie, and it was the best decision that I made! The flowers were INCREDIBLE. I sent Stephanie a bunch of pictures and a PDF describing my vision and she made The whole thing come to life, even better than I could have imagined. She took care of set-up, take down, centerpieces, and any other decor we needed! It made the day of very stress free for us. Chris helped us with alcohol and he was extremely pleasant and so nice to work with. They are so accommodating and said that if they ran out of anything, they would run to the store themselves and grab it! They provided us with mimosas for the girls getting ready and personally took drink orders for the boys when they were getting ready. They had hot cider ready for guests as they arrived to the ceremony. Bluebdrige brought everything we wanted to life, even if it was something they had never done before. We had a bonfire with s’mores, cigar bar, games for cocktail hour, you name it! I got so many compliment on our day of coordinator, Elizabeth because she truly took care of EVERYTHING! Even things I didn’t think of such as having food and drinks ready for my husband and I in the bridal suite after the ceremony so that we could have a few minutes to ourselves before all the fun started. Everything that I thought I would have to do, she did it all. My sister in law is a wedding photographer and even she said she had never seen such amazing attentiveness and service. No one including myself had to set up ANYTHING the day of the wedding. The day of coordinator and her assistant took care of everything. Their DJ was AMAZING!! He is so good at reading crowds and knowing what songs will be a hit. Multiple people told me that they had never seen so many people on the dance floor at a Wedding. The dancing is what made it so much fun. He also took care of all the music at the ceremony. EVERYONE there said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. Not just because of the atmosphere, but also because of how organized it was and the attention to detail by all the staff. I expected at least one thing to go wrong because everyone says something will always not go as planned on your wedding day- but literally NOTHING went wrong! My husband and I stayed in the apartment/suite attached to the venue and it was so nice to just walk to our room at the end of night vs having to drive/travel somewhere. Our wedding party stayed in Ellis Lake Resort and they were also able to walk from their cabins to/from the venue. I could write a book about how BlueBridge is truly the best wedding venue out there. I would recommend them a thousand times over. They gave me the best day of my life!!

ked her magic! They were perfect for my day and everyone was commenting about how beautiful they were. Their wedding day coordinator, Angie, turned out to be more like family to me. giving me last minute text message reminders to breathe and just enjoy the little moments with my soon to be husband in the final days leading up to the wedding. My only complaint is that I only got the one day at BueBridge to get married. I wish I could do it over and over again! It was so fun just communicating my needs and wishes to Stephanie and Chris and having them make my Cinderella vision come to life. If you just want to enjoy the process I highly recommend this venue!

ntinued throughout the planning process). I was eager to lock down the venue so she accommodated our schedules and met us the next morning at 7am, with coffee ready! As soon as we entered the venue and met Polly it was a done deal. Polly and Chris were welcoming, genuine, warm, and sincerely happy to be a part of our day. This was such a refreshing change from the other transactional exchanges we had previously experienced within the industry. We didn't budget for a wedding planner, so when we found that a day-of coordinator comes with the package at Bluebridge, we were thrilled. We quickly found that Polly was so much more than a day-of coordinator. THE PLANNING: Through our year and a half long engagement, Polly patiently and promptly answered all my questions. She welcomed creativity and was open to trying some new/unique things at the venue. She also kept us on track with gentle reminders, which we really appreciated. She allowed us to visit the venue as needed (we were planning from down-state 3 hours away) which was very helpful through the planning process. THE WEEK OF: Polly checked in with each of our vendors to introduce herself and go over details. All of our vendors (before even meeting her in person) shared how professional and kind she was over the phone. She then met with us at the beginning of the week to review all plans, talk through any last minute details or questions. It was my fiance's birthday that day and she even made him a sign (trust me this woman does not have free time, but she makes it all happen!) She allowed my parents to join us so that they felt included and prepared. After our meeting, she made it clear that she had everything under control and that I should just enjoy. This was such a good way to spend the days leading up to our wedding. By the time our weekend arrived, I felt like I could truly be present and not worry about any of the details of the day. REHEARSAL: Despite our huge and rowdy wedding party, the rehearsal was smooth and organized. Polly was engaged with everyone and even made it fun and painless for the kids involved in our ceremony. WEDDING DAY: Polly and Chris showed every vendor, family member, friend, and even my pup Lumi SO MUCH LOVE AND KINDNESS. Through juggling many things, Polly keeps a calm and collected demeanor. If anything went wrong, we had absolutely no idea that it did. One hiccup that was brought to our attention on the amount of alcohol left, was quickly attended to and corrected. Our day was amazing because we could just bask in all the love, food, and entertainment in a perfect atmosphere designed by Bluebridge. Brides/Grooms to be: I cannot recommend this place more. Especially if you're serious about being able to be present for your day together - they will take good care of you! Good luck :)

taff was very friendly and wanted to make sure my day was everything that I imagined. They truly care about each and every couple that uses their venue. Highly recommend!

ey. The facility was absolutely beautiful with upgrades that were put in place along the way! Amazing customer service, a true sense that they genuinely love what they do, follow up is exceptional. Thank you hardly says what we feel... Grateful to have found BlueBridge, Chris, Stephanie and Polly. Best experience ever!!!

e place is, but you really should just look at photos and walk through it yourself. More importantly, it is run by the most thoughtful and supportive staff; they want nothing more than to make your wedding the most meaningful day of your lives. Chris and Stephanie are so down to earth and literally could not be easier to work with. They, with the addition of their wonderful planners and staff, think of every detail and make the process seamless while also being truly enjoyable. We were planning from a couple hours away, and that seemed daunting at first, but this group of people alleviated our stresses at every decision in the process. They are clear and communicative; their system is well thought out and mindful of all the things you may not be aware of while planning. I cannot emphasize enough how much our guests enjoyed themselves on the wedding day. The set up of the venue allows for people to converse in the beautiful garden, cozy up by the fire, or have a blast on the dance floor. I think all the different spaces made people feel comfortable at all times, not like they were required to stand around or watch people dance. And there is no area of the venue that isn’t gorgeous. Lastly, I want to speak to Stephanie’s floral design and decor skills. This part of the planning process is something I was really interested in from the beginning and I had tons of ideas. Stephanie patiently went back and forth with me in person and via email for a few months. On the day of the wedding, I was blown away by what she was able to accomplish. Her arrangements were the most perfect amalgamation of colors, sizes, and textures. The florals and decor unified our palette/theme and enhanced the beauty of the venue. At the end of the day, their prices are incredibly reasonable for what they offer. And I think that speaks to Chris and Stephanie’s character and vision; they are the best people in this business. I can’t cover every aspect of the place without rambling on and on, but I urge you to go visit and fall in love with it yourself.

ould rave about this amazing venue that we found, but people didn't truly understand until our wedding day. Each and every person went above and beyond to make our day perfectly special from Stephanie's gorgeous flowers and arrangements, Polly's careful planning and Chris's attention to detail. Chris helped our dreams become a reality by allowing us to create large torches and throw them in the garden area. My parents are used to planning events at a country club and were beyond amazed with the ease and confidence of Stephanie and Polly and their knowledge of all things wedding. They took care of everything the night of and allowed our family to truly enjoy our perfect and unique wedding! Thank you so much for the best night ever!

at the venue is beautiful is an understatement! We have had nothing but compliments about the venue from all of our guests after the wedding! Looking back, I cannot think of one single thing that went wrong- and that is definitely something to say on a wedding day! Everything was perfect and I cannot thank Chris and everyone else at BlueBridge enough!!

had any questions or concerns and having a coordinator and assistant the day of helped the day go by so smoothly. The location is picturesque with a classy but woodsy feel to it. The indoor/outdoor option was great to have in case of bad weather and there was so much open space for everyone to get ready as well as enjoy themselves throughout the night.

ything so smooth and worry free! Not a single issue with Polly, in fact she was worth the cost of the venue in GOLD! She does so much and has such a great attitude to allow you and your family/friends to sit back and enjoy the day! We cant wait to come back to say hi to Polly and Chris as they are great people and very hard workers! ----FROM COLORADO, MARRIED IN MICHIGAN!

less and better than we could have ever imagined. All of our guests had a wonderful time enjoying the gardens and dancing until the end of the night. 100% would recommend to anyone looking in the Traverse City area.

gan she made it so that we didn't have to set up or pack anything and made arrangements more beautiful than I had even imagined. Elizabeth is an absolute dream of a coordinator, she was always there when we needed something and even more so there to make sure we took moments together as a couple to just embrace our day and our marriage which looking back are some of our favorite moments of the day.

vision come to life! Chris was so helpful when it came to choosing our beverages and was very responsive. Chelsea was our day of coordinator and she was my saving grace! She was there to help with anything I needed and was so sweet the entire time! Polly gave us our initial tour and even though she wasn’t our day of coordinator she came over to check on me the morning of and wish us luck, I thought that was the sweetest! We got so many compliments on our wedding and how beautiful our venue was! We can’t thank bluebridge enough!

NOT be disappointed. She is incredibly talented and will take your vision and make it better than you dreamed! Chris is so good at what he does behind the scenes and is as personable as they come. He'll feel like part of the family by the end of the night. Polly is the most detailed person I know and will make sure your day is flawless without bothering you with details throughout the day so you can enjoy it all! This venue and the team involved is perfect. Go book it - you won't regret it!!

hey truly have a gift and understand what every bride wants in there special day. Blue Bridge grounds are amazing and so beautiful and my guests couldn't stop raving about the atmosphere of the entire night. We are so happy that we picked Blue Bridge because they truly made our day so special. The only negative I came across and it wasn't that big of deal was the DJ. He still played great songs and the dance floor was full but he wasn't willing to play anything out of the ordinary. A lot of my guests tried to request songs and he wasn't willing to even try to look them up or was saying that is not what the bride requested when that wasn't true. I just assumed a DJ would have any song you could possibly want but possibly ask for a list before you book. Thanks,

t coordinators and felt immediately connected with them. I arrived early the day of the wedding that I was to photograph and every single person at blue bridge was kind and helpful. They clearly know what they are doing and have hired the best of the best!! If I felt that was as a vendor imagine how loved and cared for you’d feel as a couple!! If you’re considering a wedding venue in Northern Michigan, Blue Bridge Event Center is 100% the easiest choice I would make!! Can’t wait to work with you guys again and again!!

ng that needed to be done or that either of us requested or needed, they made sure was done. Amanda was so supportive, kind, funny, and she made our wedding week and day run so smooth. Amanda deserves a raise! (; The blue bridge overall was amazing, our pictures turned out beautifully, the ceremony (on the blue side) was gorgeous and I would recommend it to anyone.

e made hundreds of perfect memories and wish we could do it all again!

y couple's big day. We ironed out day-of details before the day even came. The wedding I was shooting happened to be in the winter and Polly offered up her home if the weather got bad. The actual night of the wedding Chris, the owner, offered up the suite attached to the reception venue if the roads got too bad. Like who are these incredible humans? But aside from the crew's sweet hearts, they worked together seamlessly. There was constant communication between the DJ, coordinator, owner and me to make sure we were always on the same page. Brides, if you want to enjoy your wedding day and let someone else take the reins - this team has you covered. Don't even get me started on their location. Woodsy, modern elegance. With a lake and forest nearby. This is the venue dreams are made of.

or and outdoor and the larger venue can hold 250+ people comfortably with space to party which is rare in TC. I loved working with them and suggest to all my friends getting married in the area to set up a time to at least go look at them and talk with them. It was also really nice you have to go with their DJ and bartenders. It was less people we had to worry about interviewing and hiring. Also, I highly suggest you go with their day of coordinators. I made the mistake of not as the wedding was at a church and the reception was at blue bridge. One of my biggest regrets wasn’t using their people. Also use them for the flowers. You won’t regret it!

ue! They are seriously the best!

s that comes with booking this venue-she is remarkable. She made me feel confident that my day would run smoothly. Not only does she possess a warm and comforting personality, but her planning skills are exceptional. She kept in touch with me the year leading up to my big day by providing helpful timelines and reminders. Polly also handled every detail the day of my wedding so my family could relax and enjoy the experience. This service is unique to the Bluebridge venue, and I'm happy to have be lucky enough to find them! Stephanie is the florist on site, and my flowers looked better than the pinterest photos I sent her. She created exactly what I envisioned. Upon seeing the decor, I almost cried. It was perfect. The venue itself is also beautiful. They have chandeliers and lighted trees everywhere. Outside is lit with lanterns and lights. Very magical. You don't need to provide a lot of decor because the owners do such a good job making the venue itself beautiful. I'm so happy with my experience at this venue!

h every detail. Our big day was beautiful from start to finish at BlueBridge - we didn't want it to end! We could not have imagined our wedding taking place anywhere else.

Chris, Stephanie, and Amanda. We planned most everything from Florida and the BlueBridge team was very helpful with recommendations and suggestions. All of us girls got to spend the morning there getting ready with mimosas which was so much fun and a stress free way to spend the morning. The entire day Chris or Amanda we’re making sure that we were all eating enough, drinking water, or just seeing if we needed anything! Their team is so laid back and fun, Chris even got out on the dance floor for some of the Wobble! They truly know how to make your day perfect.

helpful, flexible and extremely organized and prompt. They have been renovating this venue into a breathtaking environment. Stephanie really has the eye to decorate and is an excellent florist. We mixed our visions together and created the only fairytale masterpiece of a wedding I have ever seen and it was all MINE.. ours☺️! Our coordinator (new best friend) Amanda was also the bees knees! She was more than what I ever imagined a coordinator would be. She was definitely more a friend, had my back where ever I needed her. We talked for a straight month, constantly, always answered us promptly. She had so much passion for our day and was just as excited about our little details as we were. She even sat in on our dance practices and cheered us on before our big performance. Amanda pitched in with my bouquet because she was so excited to create what I had envisioned. This girl not only tended to the bride and the groom but pretty much any guest who needed help with something. The staff was incredible, Grandview catering (what we thought was going to be a cheap meal, because we could seriously not afford much) was he most amazing meal ever! I’m not even kidding, their food was extremely tender and tasty (so use to bland wedding food) this was the opposite, Dj Shawn was the perfect match for us, and again Chris and Stephanie this place wouldn’t be half as incredible without such a magical couple like them!!

eople that own and run it. Chris and Stephanie do not treat you as if you were a dollar sign but as if you were their own family. They are extremely accommodating and are always a phone call or email away if you have a question and you are never treated as if anything you chose or want to do is unacceptable. Now Brides everyone tells us not to stress the week of, the day of the wedding, but we all know we are going to do it, but let me tell you Amanda, will solve all your problems that week and that day. She will solve your problems even if they are not related to the wedding. She is hands down the best to have with you the week leading up to your wedding and the day of. You will not go wrong with the gorgeous location and the amazing people that will surround you and truly make it your best day ever!

he perfect size for our smaller wedding and was beautiful inside & out. 2.) The Staff! Everyone was so great to work with, whole team effort. AMANDA was the best on the day of. They really love their business & what they do, it really shows with the time & energy they put in to each bride & groom/family. We have received so many compliments continuously from family & friends on our special day there! We couldn't of made a better choice.

ltiple special requests and they handled each of them with ease. On top of that, they took the vision I had and totally blew my expectation out of the water. We had our ceremony off site so when we arrived to the venue I was speechless and burst into tears. I had never seen a space more beautiful. If you are looking to blow your guests out of the water, work with an amazing group of people and have the most memorable evening of your life BlueBridge is your space for that.

little harder than it already is. The team at BlueBridge didn’t skip a beat and helped me with every step along the way. Polly helped me make our wedding day everything we could have ever wanted and then some. Stephanie did an AMAZING job on all of the flowers. The venue already has lights hung inside and outside along with chandeliers in the chapel and reception area. The venue has so much character on its own we did not need to do much as far as decorating. The walls rolled up on the sides of both the chapel and the reception are to give an indoor/outdoor experience. Guests were able to hang out in the beautiful garden area set up with tons of nice picnic tables and a fire pit! If anyone is looking for a unique venue that gives you a classy backyard feel where you are away from it all and feel as though you are surrounded by nature BlueBridge is the place! We would do it all over again if we could, honestly the best night of our lives and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without Chris, Stephanie, and Polly.

eded, we're flexible to meet when we were in town, and were incredibly responsive with emails, text, and phone calls. Chris helped organize everything with alcohol and expenses. He was so helpful with including what we wanted, giving good ideas, and not pushing us to spend money where we didn't want to. The weekend of he was so incredibly thoughtful and helpful. He is a super sweet and kind and and willing to do whatever we needed to make the weekend great. Polly was so helpful with every little detail. She helped plan and brought up so many great ideas. The weekend of she took care of everything we needed. Our wedding day was so easy and stress free because of their help. They put their hearts into what they are doing and made us feel personally valued throughout the whole experience. The venue is beautiful and our guests were blown away by how naturally beautiful it was. It was overall an incredible experience and I would recommend it to any couple!

lling to meet with us whenever we had questions. Chris and Stephanie truly cared about making our wedding day special and it showed. Whenever we met with them we were greeted with a hug which meant so much to us. My husband and I weren't totally sure about a theme or decorations, but they were able to help guide us and everything turned out absolutely beautiful. Stephanie did my flowers and I still can't get over how beautiful they turned out! Many of my guests said those were the best bouquets they've ever seen. Chris and Stephanie were present the day of our wedding and were extremely accommodating. We could tell that they really love what they do and they really are amazing at it! It felt like we were dealing with close friends throughout the whole process. We HIGHLY recommend BlueBridge!

hanie, and Bev were amazing from the very beginning. All 3 helped with the planning process, which was not easy since I live out of town so a lot of our planning went through emails and phone calls. However, whenever I came into town, they made sure they set time aside for me to come in to deal with things in person. On the day of the wedding, they all made sure we got whatever we needed. My bridal party was amazed for how calm I was on the day of the wedding (I am a little bit of a control freak) and that is all due to Chris, Stephanie, and Bev. They handled every single detail and let me relax and enjoy my day! The venue was absolutely stunning. I am still getting compliments about how gorgeous the place was; it makes me want to get married all over again! The only mishap we had on the day was with the dj service. During the ceremony, we had some microphone issues which I think can easily be resolved in the future if they are apart of the rehearsal the day before to get all the kinks out of the way. During the reception, it seemed like the dj was just winging it on what she was suppose to say since there were a lot of mistakes (calling the bride & groom by the wrong name, getting ready to dismiss tables when it was a family style dinner, etc.). I feel in the future they probably should get in touch with the bride and groom a little earlier than the week before the wedding and definitely practice on what they are going to say. However, in the end, the music itself was still great and the dance floor was never empty! Thank you again BlueBridge for making our wedding a dream come true!

ator EXTRAORDINAIRE) happily did a FaceTime tour with us last winter and we fell in love, picturing how beautiful it would be in the Summertime and what a nice flow it would have for our guests. It was the exact setting I dreamed of!! We felt an instant bond with Polly and could tell she had the kindest heart!! When we visited in April (after a foot of snow), we had the pleasure of meeting Chris, Stephanie, and Polly in person and immediately knew that our wedding day wouldn't be the end of our friendship with them. :) They are so genuine and truly made us feel like family!! They went OVER AND ABOVE to make our wedding weekend the most incredible and memorable! It was absolutely perfect in every way!!! We had Stephanie as our florist and the flowers were so STUNNING and exceeded everything I hoped for - she is super sweet and talented! I cannot say enough wonderful things BlueBridge, Chris, Steph, & Polly - all truly gifts from above for a Bride & Groom! :) I am so very grateful that my husband found BlueBridge! We will be forever happy we chose BlueBridge for our wedding venue and we already look forward to going back to visit! :)

for flowers and centerpieces and created it 10x better! Chris, Polly and Amanda helped our day run smoothly and truly let me shut off my ‘planning brain’ and they took care of EVERYTHING! we are forever grateful that we chose Blue Bridge as our wedding venue! - Natalie & Laura Guzman

our so smooth and stress free.

d our flowers and I had so many compliments on my bouquet. If you’re looking to have a beautiful wedding up north, check out BlueBridge!

rything; from the venue to the linen and floral and even the DJ. They were so accommodating and gracious throughout the whole wedding weekend. I truly felt like They were family by the end of the wedding.

blown away how our day came together! Chris and Stephanie were willing to work with our design ideas to create the perfect experience for our guests over Halloweekend. They went above and beyond to make sure that the day went off without a hitch - from giving tips and tricks during the rehearsal to providing one of our groomsman with a leaf blower for his "Ghostbusters" entrance! Their communication and willingness to be flexible were a feeling my husband and I soon won't forget. The venue itself has great facilities that make it ideal for a Northern Michigan wedding - rain or shine. It has the flexibility for an outdoor experience even when weather isn't the best since the cocktail hour is covered and the chapel of the Bridge center has roll-up side windows. We hope to return to the venue and to stay in touch with Stephanie and Chris over the years because they truly made it more than just a venue - they made it a memory!

se to 200), would have the charm of Northern Michigan, and be located close to Traverse City...and boy did we hit the jackpot with BlueBridge. The owners were very accommodating and flexible with setting up our initial meetings. The venue speaks for itself, as the Bridge banquette hall is nestled in the woods set along the beautiful front of Ellis Lake. We were able to create the most memorable ceremony at the Bridge Chapel, perfectly located allowing our guests to have an outdoor experience with all the indoor amenities. The recent updates and work put into this venue are so evident, as it is a gem located in the perfect Northern Michigan setting. We were so thankful for findings such an amazing location with owners that were family oriented and down to earth. They worked very hard to allow us to create our perfect day, and we will forever be grateful. From the beautifully landscaped outdoor cocktail hour to the perfect stage for our live band, to the golf cart ride down to the lake for sunset photos... everything was perfect. We highly recommend this venue and encourage all couples looking to create a beautiful, enjoyable and timeless celebration of love to consider making BlueBridge their venue for the big day.

eir passion for weddings and all of the great wedding memories they were able to share with us. A few months after booking, we were informed Frog Pond Village was sold to new owners, and would don a new name "BlueBridge". I'll be honest, at first my husband and I panicked. A huge reason we selected FPV was because after meeting the Bill & Karen, we knew the venue owners would be easy to work with and would be able to guide us to our vision.. But from the moment Chris & Steph (Owners of BlueBridge) took the reins from Bill & Karen, everything was SMOOTH sailing. They were able to honor all prior arrangements we had made with Bill & Karen, and then helped pick up from there, onwards. We chose our linens and flowers through BlueBridge with the help of Steph. Pictures cannot do the table setting/flower arrangements justice!! When I'd initially visited FPV, I didn't think it could get any more beautiful than when I first saw it. Boy, was I wrong. Chris & Steph made changes that refreshed BlueBridge altogether. One of the amazing new changes/additions was the renovation of the Bridal Suite. My bridesmaids, mother, and mother in law arrived early the morning of the wedding, and were able to have a hair/make up team (arranged in advance) come onsite to assist us in getting ready. Chris & Steph took great care of us all day, making sure we had what was needed, leading all the way up to the wedding. Our wedding day was nothing short of spectacular!!! Steph was our wedding coordinator, kept abreast of the wedding party the entire day. Chris was the wedding coordinator for another wedding across the road, but we still saw him just as much (I was shocked). Both of them did a great job checking up on my husband and I throughout the day, as well as making sure everything flowed the way it should. I highly recommend BlueBridge to everyone. The venue owners are extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and kind individuals. They will help bring the wedding of your dreams to life! I can attest, because they truly helped my husband and I have our fairy tale wedding. I wish I could do it all over again!