Lakefront Wedding Venue in Charlevoix MI
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Janna Wieland
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
Typically responds within 24h
Charlevoix Yacht Club Events is an unique wedding venue situated on the shores of Lake Charlevoix in Charlevoix, MI. We offer a stunning lakeside that includes unparalleled views. Our space is available to the public for rent, so you do not have to be a member. The space available is approximately 4,000 square feet and includes an indoor event center, large covered porch and a lawn area.
Say 'I do' with the crystal blue waters of the lake as your backdrop on the covered porch, which features charming white pillars and views of the marina. Your guests can enjoy cocktail hour on the side lawn on sunny afternoons, with ample space for tents and lawn games. The Event Hall is ideal for your reception, a beautiful dining room that can accommodate up to 150 guests when combined with the covered porch. The Event Hall has round tables, elegant Chiavari chairs, and full-length white table linens. The space converts nicely into a roomy dance floor.
Charlevoix Yacht Club Events offers a variety of wedding packages, letting you choose the one that suits your day best. The team will meet your needs whether you envision a beautiful, intimate wedding or an all-weekend celebration. A wedding director will be onsite to ensure everything runs smoothly on the special day. Celebrate your new marriage with your loved ones at this beautiful venue on the banks of Lake Charlevoix.
Our capacity is 150 people.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Destination Weddings
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Meet the team
Janna Wieland
Director of Events
I am excited to host your event at our beautiful event venue that sits on the shores of Lake Charlevoix! Since 1987 I have been planing and facilitating weddings in NYC and Michigan. I joined CYCE in February of 2024. I have brought my knowledge of the area and my ability to coordinate events. I want to help you hold the wedding of your dreams here! I look forward to helping you!
Reviews
4.6
out of 5.09 reviews
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The Charlevoix Yacht Club consistently received high praise for its exceptional service, picturesque setting on Lake Charlevoix, and stunning views. Multiple reviewers highlighted the professional and supportive staff, particularly Janna, who helped make their wedding visions a reality. The seamless transition from an elegant dinner to a lively celebration, along with the venue's spacious porch for cocktail hour, was highly appreciated by guests. The venue was described as picture-perfect, and many guests recommended it for couples seeking an elegant waterfront venue in Northern Michigan.Review photos
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Sheridan K
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5.0
10/03/2025
We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding venue than the Charlevoix Yacht Club. It was everything we hoped for and more. The picturesque windows and stunning views were trul...
y the highlight of the space, which is why we kept our décor subtle—and it turned out beautifully. Every guest has commented on how gorgeous the venue was.
We especially loved having cocktail hour on the spacious porch—it was the perfect spot for guests to mingle and soak in the scenery. Janna was incredible to work with. She met with us a couple of times before the wedding, made the planning process so smooth, and even saved us from a few slip-ups on the day of. We are so grateful for her help and support.
If you’re looking for a venue that combines elegance, breathtaking views, and amazing staff, the Charlevoix Yacht Club is the perfect choice.
(I also highly recommend renting the massive AirBNB across the street if it is available! It is perfect for getting ready at.)
Lanie C
5.0
2/06/2026
We hosted a New Year’s Eve gala fundraiser at the Charlevoix Yacht Club in 2025, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish!
Our event included a plated dinner serv...
ice for 150 guests, a 6-piece live band, full dance floor, & a silent auction — and the space handled it beautifully. The waterfront setting on Lake Charlevoix created a stunning winter backdrop, and the ballroom transitioned seamlessly from an elegant dinner atmosphere to a lively celebration as the evening progressed.
Janna & the CYE team are the best! They are professional, responsive, and incredibly supportive throughout the planning process. Coordinating a large-scale, high-energy event requires flexibility and attention to detail, and they delivered on both. Their calm, organized approach made the entire experience feel manageable and enjoyable.
We received countless compliments from guests on the atmosphere, the flow of the evening, and the beauty of the space. I would absolutely recommend the Charlevoix Yacht Club to any couple or organization looking for a polished, waterfront venue that can truly execute a memorable celebration.
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Andrea M
5.0
6/10/2025
This venue was spectacular. Most of the guest attending my wedding where from out of state and the setting and location could not be beat. It is so close to downtown Charlevoix! Wo...
rking with Janna was fantastic! She is so responsive and helped my vision come to life at the CYC. Would 10/10 recommend this venus to anyone wanting a Picturesque Northern Michigan Wedding.
Emily K
1.0
1/30/2024
Leading up to our wedding I have nothing but positive feedback. The event director was super helpful, and paid attention to all details to develop a plan for the day of the event. ...
On the day of my wedding, I was left disappointed by things that happened on/before our wedding. A week or two before the wedding we were informed that a different Coordinator would be the day of contact for the venue. This was the first we had heard of this change, although we were promised that she was briefed of all the needs for our day, that did not seem to be the case.
First, she threatened to call the police on our DJ the night before the wedding because he had stopped by the venue. He was not familiar with the area and was only making sure he knew where to go for the next day. The Coordinator was at the venue, and proceeded to threaten him for trespassing. Secondly, on the day of the wedding guests were not let into the venue during cocktail hour, which is not at all what was in the plan. We had added the lawn on for an additional cost and chose to have the cocktail hour out there. For some reason she was not allowing people to go to their tables inside the venue. This was not a part of what we had planned for, as we knew some of our guests would want to be seated during this time. When my 83 year old grandmother tried to sit outside on a picnic table for a minute because her legs were hurting, this Coordinator quickly came over and did not ask her to please get up, but was impolite and demanding. Had she been allowed to take her seat in the venue that we rented, this would not have happened. In order to “allow” people into the venue, my husband and I had to cut our pictures short and had to return to the venue.
As the wedding day went on, there were many things that transpired. She was incredibly rude to mine and my husbands entire family, she had completely walked in on my sister-in-law who was using the single restroom and continued to clean the bathroom while she was physically going to the bathroom, which is beyond inappropriate and unprofessional, she tried to end the event at 10PM even though our contract stated we had it until 11PM, and she refused the come back on the Monday after our event to meet with the florist so they could collect their items, even though the wedding Director & I had agreed that we would meet on that Monday. These are only a few of the many disappointing incidents from our day.
Overall, it became very clear she was not up to speed on any of the details from our day, that had been planned out. It's unfortunate that all of this transpired, because of how excited my husband and I were to have our wedding day at CYC.
For all of these reasons, I unfortunately will not recommend CYC. I have worked in events for the past 6 years so I more than anyone understand the ins and outs of how these things go. The unprofessionalism and how our families and my husband and I were treated on our wedding day is extremely disheartening.
Response from Charlevoix Yacht Club Events on 01/30/2024
We acknowledge your concerns and they will be shared with the Operating Managers. We have ...
made changes recently that will ensure this does not happen in the future. Thank you Emily
Nancy H
5.0
11/28/2023
Charie and her staff did an amazing job for my daughter’s wedding. They were responsive, knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with. I can’t imagine a more beautiful venue ...
or a more competent staff. Thank you CYC!
Melissa L
5.0
10/08/2023
Charie was absolutely amazing to work with and brought all of our wedding day dreams to life! We had the most amazing wedding at the Yacht Club and would 100% recommend this venue ...
for your wedding, it is absolutely picture perfect. This space has a stunning patio that we actually placed our head table on which over looks the marina. Charie was so helpful to ensure that all of the logistics went as we had planned and was great at ensuring that we were thinking of all the critical questions leading up to our wedding day. We also hired her for set-up and tear down and would highly recommend that to anyone who was interested. She did a great job and ensured that all of the items that we had brought were set aside for us to pick up from the venue. I can't imagine having our wedding any other place and Charie definitely made everything go so seamlessly. Highly recommend!!
Matt G
5.0
2/24/2023
We got married at Charlevoix Yacht Club in October 2022. Charie took outstanding care of everything that we asked and required. We received numerous compliments on how beautiful th...
e venue was! Truthfully, the venue and setting is so perfect, you really do not need to spend a ton of other decor. The venue itself will take care of the beauty, especially with the outdoor patio! We cannot highly recommend Charlevoix Yacht Club enough. Not only for the beauty, but for it's value too when you compare it to other options in the area! This was the best decision that we made for our wedding!
Katie J
5.0
4/29/2022
We had the best wedding day and it would not have been possible without Charie!
Our experience working with the CYC Event Center was incredible. We couldn’t ask for a better venu...
e to celebrate at with all of our friends and family. Charie was so helpful leading up to and the day of our wedding. She helped us come up with a floor plan that fit all our tables without having any tables on the dance floor, even though we were pushing our capacity. The porch was perfect for our cocktail hour, bar, and photo booth. The heaters kept everyone warm in the porch, even on our late October evening wedding.
Abigail B
5.0
4/24/2022
The Charlevoix Yacht Club offers a stunningly unique space for weddings. The accommodations are modern elegant and doesn’t require much decoration - the space itself is enough. The...
view is unlike anything you’ve seen before, as it fully encompasses the beauty of Northern Michigan, at any time of year.
I used the yacht club for my wedding in September and it couldn’t have been a better venue - the weather was perfect, the view was stunning, and our guests couldn’t stop taking pictures. Thank you Charie, for making our day special!
Response from Charlevoix Yacht Club Events on 04/26/2022
It was a beautiful ceremony and reception! Thank you for your review.
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