About this vendor
For over 130 years, Grand Hotel — America’s Summer Place located on Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan — has been an exceptional and memorable wedding destination for many couples. As a National Historic Landmark we pride ourselves on the details and making sure your wedding is something you will never forget.
We are able to host celebrations for up to 400 guests, with an array of unique locations and dining options available. Wedding ceremonies are traditionally held in two outdoor locations. The Grand Hotel Front Porch — the longest in the world — is lined with red geraniums, our signature flower. From this one-of-a-kind vantage point, take in views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, and the hotel gardens below. A second location, the Grand Hotel Tea Garden, sits amidst the meticulously manicured flower gardens with panoramic views looking up at the hotel.
Five formal, private dining rooms are available for your reception, three of which feature dance floors. Each room is different and provides distinctive décor and amenities. We also offer five off-site restaurants for rehearsal dinners or small intimate gatherings.
Make any celebration brighter with fresh flower arrangements from Margaret’s Garden, Grand Hotel’s full-service floral shop. Margaret’s Garden offers an extensive selection of flowers and experienced, professional staff ready to provide personalized, quality service.
Our talented chefs create delicious menus to satisfy every taste. Friendly, professional staff ensures no detail, or guest, is overlooked. We also offer a wide variety of customizable cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvre choices for your event.
In addition, Grand Hotel’s skilled pastry chef is flexible and creative and can help design a beautiful wedding cake or desserts for your special day.
Have you always dreamed of a fairy tale wedding? Here on Mackinac Island (where cars are not allowed), transportation is primarily by horse-drawn carriage. We recommend reserving the Grand Hotel Omnibus or Victoria Carriage for your wedding day transportation — and a truly enchanting experience.
Pamper and prepare your wedding party at Astor’s Salon and Spa, our full-service Aveda Salon. Step back in time at historic Fort Mackinac and a horse-drawn carriage tour. And keep your guests engaged with everything from 18 holes of golf on The Jewel, to over 70 miles of paved and unpaved trails to explore on bikes or by foot.
The Grand Hotel wedding team is here to help ensure your special day is genuinely unforgettable. Well versed in every aspect of wedding planning, they will handle the planning and execution of all Grand Hotel’s services from beginning to end.
We would be honored to be part of your special day.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
- Elopement
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Historic Venue
- Hotel
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.2019.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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We got married in July 2025. Our ceremony was on the West Front Porch and our reception was in the Cottage restaurant. It was an EXCELLENT experience and all our family and friends...
had an absolute blast.
First of all, Becca is hands-down the most helpful, organized, and efficient person I've ever worked with. As a very type-A person who was having all her family and closest friends travel very far for her wedding, it's a miracle that I was never once stressed out about the event and it's 100% because of Becca. She stayed on top of everything, answered my questions quickly and professionally, and I will be eternally grateful to her. I just can't say enough about her.
The entire event staff was wonderful. The recommended florist, St. Ignace Greenhouse and Florist, did an impeccable job and they were so wonderful smoothly moving the flowers from the ceremony to the reception. Everything looked picture-perfect.
The harpist was a dream, truly excellent and so kind. She learned the random songs I requested perfectly and played so beautifully.
The servers were fantastic and friendly. Everything was set up perfectly for each event. I cannot speak highly enough about every single staff member. I also want to mention the gardeners who made the flowers around the front porch look stunning.
5 stars for a 5 star venue and 5 star experience. We went with the Grand since we knew they could deliver a fantastic experience. They've experienced some turnover and a change i...
n owners but in our view for the better - better management team, more accommodating, and more investment in the property. Had to delay a year due to COVID but worked with Lizzie Rupinski and everything went as smoothly as possible. As always with these things, lots of back and forth and pre work goes into it but on the day, it went flawlessly. This was an expensive venue but we really found value in the delivery and the experience - everything from the band to the wine. Had a pre wedding event at the Woods and the Fort, also owned by the hotel that were also executed perfectly. A true once in a lifetime experience. Would recommend to anyone.
Wow !!! Do it !! It is so worth it ! We had less than 3 months to plan this wedding as Covid made it impossible for original plans to happen . Jodi White made the transition to the...
Grand seem seamless . She made things happen and helped make our daughter’s dream come true. She was flexible and worked every angle when we hit an obstacle . Our daughter was married on the porch of the GRAND followed by a cocktail party on the porch and dinner and dancing in a beautifully decorated tent on the lawn of the Tea Garden . The chef did a fabulous job -as did the well equipped wait staff - the food was delivered hot and delicious for 173 people ! Lizzie Rupinski was attentive and quick to respond to the numerous questions that needed to be addressed . I can honestly say that I was stress free throughout the wedding - everything was attended to by Jodi and Lizzie as well as our fabulous wedding planner. And as our wedding planner said at the end of the night “This wedding was meant to be here all along “
I would be remiss if I didn’t add that we had our welcome party at the Fort which was catered by the Grand - and made possible by Jodi and Lizzie as well ! Fabulous food - beautiful venue and terrific staff ! Thank you Grand Hotel for a dream come true !
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Our daughter was married on Mackinac Island last weekend and the Grand Hotel and it’s phenomenal staff overwhelmed us and our guests with their hospitality, professionalis...
m and genuine kindness to our daughter and son in-law.
We hosted 150 people for dinner and dancing in a tent in the Tea Garden. This is no small feat. The chef and his staff prepared a beautiful menu outside in another tent! I have to be honest, we chose the Tea Garden for aesthetic reasons and assumed the food would be great but we were taking a risk. We were so wrong! More people commented on how incredible the food was rather than how pretty the tent was!! (The tent was beautiful!) The bar service and table service were top notch as well. I also cannot say enough about the high quality services Grand Hotel offers with flowers and music. The Grand Hotel music department is the difference. They make a Grand Hotel party. It would not be the same without them. The Margaret’s Garden crew are like Christmas elves! You talk to them maybe twice and the day of the wedding they create magic!!
A special shout out to Lizzie who always returned our calls and emails very quickly. She found answers to every question we had and there were a lot. Every request we had, she met. Holly also made everything seem possible. Her depth of knowledge at Grand Hotel is incredible. She knows how to do everything and she always has great ideas AND she never ever seems stressed!!!! I don’t know how she does that..
Thank you Grand Hotel! We couldn’t be happier!
We had our dinner reception at The Woods. Elizabeth Rupinski(Grand coordinator) was simply awesome. Kind, helpful, and accommodating the entire way through. Our evening was magi...
cal. Michael was a wise sophisticated gentleman as always and guided our dinner with great care and joy. The grounds around The Woods are also amazing and offered so many incredible spots for further wedding photography. Our pic in the bowling alley is straight out of a 1930’s photo album. Thank you Elizabeth, Michael, Dwight, and Neal and the entire staff. Above and beyond. I could go on and on. The Woods is a truly special place is too many ways to list. Can’t wait to return for our anniversary!
The Grand Hotel was very helpful in organizing our special day! We communicated through email mostly and got to pick out everything we wanted. We cannot wait to get our pictures be...
cause the scenery and atmosphere felt like we traveled back in time.
The service at the Gatehouse restaurant was impeccable! They were entertaining, nice, and even gifted us a bottle of champagne. We wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding day.
Our original wedding plans were much different than they turned out, never in a million years did I think I’d be able to have my wedding reception at the Grand Hotel! But, Covid ma...
de that possible. With only 6 weeks to go until the big day, things got tossed around and we were forced to change the time of our ceremony as well as the time and location of our reception. After days of looking and researching a new reception venue, the Grand Hotel came out on top. The experience for our guest, my husband, and myself was unbelievable. It was amazing. Everyone is still talking about it! After many stressful weeks right before the wedding, everything turned out perfect and we were so happy, our wedding day was so magical. The Grand Hotel also made our wedding cake, which to my surprise was a little dry, but was beautiful - we chose a traditional decorating and real eucalyptus. Absolutely beautiful. Overall, we were so happy with how things turned out and send a huge thank you to Marty and Jami who made this all happen!
Never doubt yourself, don’t be afraid to ask questions. We did, and we ended up with a beautiful wedding reception, amazing food, all within our budget!
Our wedding at the Grand Hotel was absolutely amazing!! Due to COVID-19, we had to cancel our original wedding plans, but ended up having the perfect wedding on Mackinac Island. Ma...
rty was so helpful and accommodating to our situation and helped bring to life our dream wedding within our budget. We had a small wedding of 15 people, but the guests at the hotel cheered for us as we said "I Do"! It was an absolute perfect day! We will definitely be celebrating our anniversary for many years at the Grand Hotel.
Marty Davis and her team at the Grand Hotel went above and beyond to make our wedding reception absolutely perfect! Everything exceeded our expectations. The piano player was very ...
talented and provided the perfect compliment to our wedding luncheon. The service was outstanding and food absolutely delicious! Laurie Williams and her team at Margaret’s Garden created beautiful table arrangements, bridal bouquet, boutonnières and corsages.
We can’t say enough good things about the Grand Hotel and their staff. They created a truly magical reception that our families and guests are raving about! We highly recommend the Grand Hotel and their team!
Our wedding was AMAZING! The porch was a beautiful venue for the ceremony and the dinner was perfect for our small party. Marty is the BEST! I wouldn’t trade the experience nor cha...
nge it.
Our wedding at the Grand Hotel was wonderful! Marty was fabulous from the day we took a tour through the end of the wedding day. Marty took care of everything. We were able to cust...
omize the menu to our liking and the food was amazing. Our guests said the food was the best wedding food they ever had, and the most memorable wedding, too.
Our wedding at the Grand Hotel was just beautiful. Small, intimate and just wonderful. Marty and other staff were so easy to work with. Marty very responsive and helpful, taking ...
the stress away, in planning our wedding. We have terrific memories of our special day.
I cannot say enough about how amazing Marty Davis is! My family has been coming to the Grand Hotel for years. It is truly one of the most beautiful places there is. After my husb...
and and I met a handful of years ago, he joined us on our annual trips and fell in love with the Grand as much as we have. When he proposed on Valentine's day we both knew immediately where we wanted to have our special day with family. We were married this past June on the front porch of the Grand Hotel. It was absolutely perfect! Having the Mackinac Bridge in the background while we exchanged vows in a private ceremony on the front porch with the sun shining couldn't have been any more amazing. I consider myself to be a very detailed person but Marty absolutely thought of everything! She is very thorough, has wonderful recommendations and goes the extra mile with every single detail. She made sure our wedding was unforgettable! Thank you Marty for everything you did and everything you do.
My wife and I celebrated our 25th anniversary by renting the porch and renewing our vows with family and friends. I cannot express in words the most wonderful time that it was. The...
porch, the ballroom, and the food and flowers were awesome. Marty Davis, the wedding coordinator was extremely helpful and kind. Everyone who attended had a most wonderful time!!
Our daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner was held at the Grand Hotel Stables.... yes, the Stables! What a beautiful building! Our 65 guests were treated to an amazing barbecue, be...
verages, and desserts -- everything was delicious and the ribs were the best we've ever eaten. The bride and groom (and many of the guests) are farriers so the location couldn't have been more perfect. Marty and staff were wonderful to work with.
My Husband and I fell in love with Mackinac Island a few years back and even more with the Grand Hotel, so it was an easy call when we decided to secretly elope at the Grand Hotel ...
this year.
Marty and the whole wedding team were BEYOND professional and more than accommodating! She was always so fast to reply to our question and followed up with us on a regular basis and we felt every detail did not go unnoticed or dismissed.
Our florist was so very sweet and made wonderful notes on what we were looking for. Even when I ended up leaving the whole decision to her... they turned out more beautiful than anything I've ever dreamed of!
We cannot put into words how beautiful our wedding was and how amazing this team is!
We more than recommend Marty and the wedding team for your wedding!
We cannot wait to come visit again next year!
-The Aven's
I can't think of a more perfect location! We had our wedding on the front porch of Grand Hotel in late August and my wife and I could not be happier with how it all went. Our gue...
sts are still raving about the location!
I simply cannot say enough positive things about the entire experience of hosting our daughter's wedding reception for 270 persons two weeks ago! Everything was perfect! Marty Da...
vis and the entire staff was so easy to communicate with, always responding to questions on a very timely basis. The service at both the cocktail reception in the Terrace Room and the dinner and dancing in the Theatre was ideal. The food was delicious! Margaret's Garden (the hotel's in house Floral Department) was so pleasant to work with and their style and guidance were spot on. The bouquets and boutonnieres were stunning and the table centerpieces were so appealing. Honestly, the prices were very competitive with the market. Michael and all of the Astor's Salon stylists were amazing. Michael was even completely fine with changing up my daughter's hairstyle from what he had done at the trial. The hotel, itself, is just a magical backdrop for photos; unbelievable! Having the bridal party transported to Ste. Anne's Church downtown in the Grand Hotel Omni Buses was so special; something these young people will always remember. Grand Hotel may not be "inexpensive, " but I can tell you that it really is a good value. Everything was beautiful and we never felt that we were being pressured to do more. Oh, and the Grand Hotel Orchestra (a quartet for the cocktail hour and the full orchestra with a vocalist for the dancing) was terrific! Our guests had a blast!!
Marty did a wonderful job helping us plan our wedding! She was attentive to every detail and our day was perfect!
OMG Marty Davis and her recommendations for our minister and photographer were phenomenal. We were wed at 10 am on the front veranda overlooking the water and bridge. We had a won...
derful carriage ride around the island with the photographer. Our guests were very happy with the hotel and the food was great too! Great value for the Happily Ever After Experience.
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Perfection! We had Grand Hotel in mind from day one of wedding planning, and it ended up being even more than what we hoped for. Of course, the setting and history of the venue are...
unmatched, but the planning and organization behind the scenes were the real key to an amazing wedding weekend. Marty simultaneously is able to keep cool but also keep everything in line. We never had any doubts that we were in great hands. Thanks, Marty!
GRAND HOTEL IS AMAZING! The views, the ambiance, the staff, it's all beyond anything you could imagine and a true fairy tale. Marty is the bomb dot com and we absolutely adored wor...
king with her, she is super fun, easy to work with, and so knowledgeable about the island as she has been here and in her role for many years. Our guests are still talking about our wedding - I mean really, what beats a jazz trio playing "Don't Stop Believin'" as you recess down the aisle looking over Lake Huron? Grand Hotel is EASILY, hands down, the #1 place to get married on Mackinac Island and I would really argue the state. Book it.
Our daughter was married on Mackinac Island at the Somewhere in Time Gazebo this past June. We had the wedding dinner at Woods Restaurant. I cannot say enough about the impeccable ...
service, the menu that was arranged for us, and the food! The presentation was first class and our entree’s tasted every bit as delicious as the presentation was beautiful. We will definitely visit Woods Restaurant on our next trip to Mackinac Island.
We held our rehearsal dinner at the Grand Hotel’s The Gate House restaurant. Marty and Laurie were spectacular at arranging everything including a backup plan in case Michigan’s f...
all weather didn’t cooperate and let us be outside in the gazebo, our guest’s dietary needs, and fall themed table decorations. While it was a little chilly outside, the gazebo was warm, decorated nicely, and the wait staff amazing. Everything was perfect to kick off our wedding weekend!!
Getting married at The Grand Hotel is a dream come true. I've been going to the Island my entire life and knew when I attended a wedding there at 18 that it was where I wanted to g...
et married (Luckily, my husband agreed). We were married there 10 years ago and returned a few weeks ago for a 10th anniversary party. Each event created memories that will last a lifetime. Each and every detail was perfection. The entire Grand Hotel team, especially Marty Davis and Jerry Toney, go above and beyond to ensure your wedding day (and following parties) is magical. We were lucky to have a warm October day for our wedding, which meant a perfect ceremony on the West Front Porch. We planned to celebrate our 10th in the same spot, but it was a bit chilly, so we moved to the Geranium Bar and had an indoor/ outdoor celebration. Again, pure magic. The hotel's Instagram photographer was even there to document the fun! (Along with our photographer). I can't say enough about The Grand and our amazing experiences there. We look forward to returning to celebrate for years to come!
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at The Gate House - a Grand Hotel property. From the very beginning to the final details of our event, everyone was gracious, very professional and m...
ade us feel like family. A big thank you to Marty Davis and Travis Vartanian for all of their help and expertise!
When we were choosing a venue for our 50th wedding anniversary celebration, the Grand Hotel was our first choice. From our initial contact through the actual celebration, Marty Dav...
is was there for any question or request that we had. Afternoon Tea on the porch was just as we had envisioned for our celebration. Thanks to all at the Grand Hotel for making our experience perfect.
Nothing but the best!
We came from Alaska to renew our vows for our 20th anniversary. We had the most wonderful experience - Marty and Laurie, and all of the staff were amazing. ...
Very attentive, sincere and exceptional. I wish I could put in words how wonderful our experience was. I still have my gorgeous bouquet in the refrigerator, and makes me very happy when making breakfast to see such wonderful memory's.
No words to express how wonderful everyone made our anniversary. Extra thanks to Marty and Laurie. Very personal - so impressive. Marty stayed during our renewals, and arranged for a perfect pastor and photographer.
Bless you all for our wonderful day and special memories.
No detail was missed when my wife and I renewed our 15 year wedding vows at Grand Hotel. The GH team, led by Marty Davis, was punctual and more than met our expectations. Our vow...
s were to be renewed on the West Front Porch -- but with a Fall thunderstorm in the forecast -- Marty provided a number of very suitable alternative locations that allowed us to be outside and remain dry.
The guitarist, photographer and Main Dining Staff made our evening very special.
Grand Hotel is a place for a destination wedding. It's also a very romantic spot for a private vow renewal for two.
Both Laura and I highly recommend Grand Hotel.
Our wedding felt like an actual fairytale and it’s all because of Marty Davis and the entire staff at the Grand Hotel! I could never thank Marty enough for how easy she made everyt...
hing and for how much she helped orchestrate our wedding day. My husband and I got married on the porch and had our reception in the Grand Pavilion. Everything was absolutely perfect—the food, the staff, the harpist, the centerpieces, the bouquets, the table settings... I could go on and on. We had several abnormal (and probably irritating) requests, but Marty handled every single one of them like she does it everyday. We even brought personalized menu cards, a massive seating chart, table favors, late-night popcorn favors, and so much more. I was prepared to help set up on the day, but we handed everything to Marty and she told me she’d take care of it. And she absolutely did. She made my day stress-free and downright magical and I could never thank her enough.
My ONLY regret for the entire day was having my hair and makeup done at Astor’s Salon... Their artists seem burnt out and they feel like they’re entirely separate from the level of professionalism of the staff at the Grand. If you plan to get married there, avoid Astor’s Salon... but know that everything else will be PERFECT.
We had a luncheon at Grand Hotel's Woods Restaurant after our morning ceremony. Everything was amazing! The food was delicious and the staff were fun and inviting. We had a multi-c...
ultural wedding and Grand Hotel did an amazing job at being inclusive of both families traditions.
STRESS FREE! We couldn't have asked for a better experience with the Grand Hotel. Everything was exquisite from the ceremony to the cake, the food to the flowers, and even the b...
ridal suite and salon! Marty Davis took care of everything, and all we had to do was enjoy the day. We would make the same decision again in a heartbeat. It's not often that you look back at your wedding day and can't think of a single thing you wish would have gone better. We were blessed to have had a perfect experience with the Grand Hotel.
If you are a bride looking for the perfect wedding location or a parent looking to give your daughter or son a fairytale wedding, stop your search now. The Grand Hotel and their te...
am will make sure all your wedding dreams come true. There is no place like the Grand Hotel anywhere in the world. The location, the hotel's beauty, the horse drawn carriages, magnificent porch and incredible staff will ensure that every Grand Hotel bride feels like a princess on her wedding day. It rained during all of our wedding festivities and even so I can't picture a more fantastic wedding. You and your guests will not be disappointed.
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac is the perfect place for a wedding as your guests will start by leaving their worries on the other side of the water, and then will be completely taken...
by the elegance of the Hotel and property. You won't have to worry about any of the details, because Marty Davis will ask all the right questions upfront, and the staff executes the plan to perfection. The ceremony can be on the lawn, on the beautiful porch, or inside...and Hotel management will help you make a good decision on wedding day, based on weather and many years of expertise. Customer service is flawless because senior management is on site, and looks out for all the details that make the day special and worry-free. I Highly recommend The Grand Hotel for any occasion....the only problem is your departure at the end, because you won't want to.
If you are looking for the PERFECT wedding Grand Hotel is the place. The professionalism, setting , food, flowers and attention to detail were beyond expectations. This is not just...
another destination wedding venue. It’s a dream come true and a “gift” to all who attend. Not very often do your guests send the bride and groom thank you notes for being part of your day
When my husband to be asked me “would you like to be married at “THE GRAND HOTEL “ on Mackinac Island I had no idea of the Fairy Tale that was ahead of me...
All I can say... i...
t’s been two weeks ago since my prince swept me off my feet and I still have family members and especially myself talking to anyone that will listen on how perfect and wonderful my wedding was 👰🏻🤵🏻 As soon as I met Marty (wedding planner for the grand hotel) I knew everything was going to be taken care of... our planning and detail was at 100% on the big day
When I say it was a fairy tail I can’t express how beautiful the atmosphere felt. I was a princess for a day.
Thank you to all ..from the bakery to the flowers to the chefs to the bar staff and not to mention the trio and pianist allowing my father to sing our song 👨🏻
I couldn’t be more greatful and proud to say I was just married at THE GRAND HOTEL 🎩🍾🇺🇸
Marty Davis the wedding coordinator for Grand Hotel did an absolutely fantastic job planning our son's wedding. She was completely professional and took care of every detail. The s...
taff of Margaret's Garden also did an outstanding job thanks to Mimi and Laurie. The flowers were gorgeous and added the perfect touch to the celebration. And finally, Thank You to Grand Hotel for the most perfect venue, including the absolutely delicious dinner and Beautiful, delicious wedding cake. If all goes well, I will be planning our 50th wedding anniversary there in another year or so.
In June of 2018 we held our second family wedding at Grand Hotel. Everything about the day exceeded our expectations. Marty Davis, the wedding planner is wonderful to work with, sh...
e made the planning process easy and everything about the day of the wedding was perfect. The wedding took place at the Wood’s restaurant which is enchanting, like a fairy tale. The bridal flowers created by Laurie at Margaret’s Garden were beautiful, the service outstanding, the food amazing and dessert bar incredible. Our guests were transported by carriage to the Wood’s creating a magical Mackinac Island experience. The day was soon over but the memories for the bride and groom and our guests will last a life time, a wedding at Grand Hotel is like no other.
Growing up on Mackinac Island, I have always been in awe of the beautiful hotel, and having my wedding there was a dream come true! Everything was perfect and all of the staff were...
wonderful, especially Marty! I wouldn't change a thing about our wedding ceremony!
I had my dream wedding at the Grand Hotel. Marty, the wedding coordinator is a PRO!! She is so helpful and makes the process really easy. Everything is perfect- the landscaping, fl...
owers, china, service, rooms, food, music. Such a beautiful place. It's a stunning location and was really the most incredible wedding weekend.
Even though our wedding was at a different venue on Mackinac Island, Marty went above and beyond our "long-distance" planning. Our Rehearsal Dinner was planned for the Gatehouse o...
n a Friday evening. We ended up being almost an hour early, yet they accommodated us with no problem. They re-arranged tables for us and were ever-so-patient with our group when it came to ordering and lingering a while. I can't say enough about how special they made our experience and also stress-free. Would highly recommend The Grand Hotel and their staff for any special occasion - or just a weekend get-away!!!
My son became engaged at the Grand Hotel in October 2017. The wedding took place in June of 2018. Cannot imagine anywhere else to have the ceremony performed.
Marty Davis, the Gra...
nd, Margaret’s Garden, Astor’s Salon, Maxim Studio Photography and DJ Brevin Cawthorne were awesome to work with in making this special day spectacular.
The Grand Hotel has beautiful options to choose from for the ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner. Marty made planning this wedding easy. She is a very professional wedding coordinator and makes it seem way too easy! She made sure each detail was executed as planned and on time. She is very personable and answers emails and calls quickly. She is like family!
Margaret’s Garden, the Grand Hotel’s Florist, really made an outstanding statement in the florals we chose. They outdid themselves in making our vision come to fruition. Their staff is easy to work with and they listen and make suggestions to put together phenomenal arrangements.
The accomodations are always wonderful and our special needs were met. Thank you Steve!
We got so many compliments on the whole event and the guests did not want to leave when the reception was to end.
So much fun with great tasting food from beginning to end.
We love you Grand Hotel and all the staff. You made us feel like royalty.
If you are looking for a special venue, hands down I say keep the Grand Hotel at the top of your venue list.
My husband and I are both from Michigan and had been talking about visiting the Grand Hotel. It never occurred to us to get married there, we thought it was too grand for what we ...
had in mind. We only had our parents and my sister at the wedding. But the romantic package really appealed to us and so we went for it! The best decision we could have made, The Grand Hotel was everything and more than we could have hoped for. Marty was absolutely wonderful and ensured everything went smoothly. There was nothing for myself or husband to worry over. In fact, our family and photographer kept commenting on how calm we both seemed. Marty and the Grand Hotel had a big part to play in that. They did a great job at making us feel at home and that they really wanted to make our day special. Thank you so much for everything that you did and for giving us wonderful memories. We will be coming back for our anniversary.
Our wedding at the Grand Hotel was an absolute dream come true! When my bride and I turned the corner to enter our reception in the Grand Pavilion, our jaws dropped when we witness...
ed just what Marty, Laurie, and all their incredibly talented staff had brought to life for us. Every last detail, from the centerpieces down to the arrangement of our special order up-lights, exceeded our wildest expectations. And when it came to planning the big event, we could ask for no better partner than Marty. Her experience shines through and through, and with her helping you plan your special day you can feel confident knowing you're in good hands. We would have been absolutely lost without her skills and amazing positive energy. Planning any aspect of your special day with the Grand Hotel will give you and your guests the true Mackinac Island experience, and a truly special day you will remember for the rest of your life.
A dream- that is how I would describe our wedding at the Grand. We could not have asked for a better place to get married. Everything from the staff, the food, the room, the settin...
g, the attention to detail- everything was perfect. It surpassed all of our expectations. Marty Davis was beyond helpful and gave us the wedding we had always hoped for. It was spectacular.
The PERFECT wedding venue. The Grand Hotel is magical and unlike any other place in the world. We held our ceremony on the West Front Porch, overlooking Lake Huron and it
was brea...
thtaking. The wedding coordinator, Marty Davis, is outstanding. She acts as if she is your own personally hired wedding planner going beyond expectations in every detail of planning your special day. Mackinac Island is an amazing place in itself, a perfect location to celebrate a wedding with family.
Mackinac Island was a charming venue for our daughter's wedding in July, 2017. We worked with Marty (event planner) at the Grand Hotel to plan our Welcome Cocktail Party at the Ga...
tehouse the night before the wedding. Marty was very easy to work with, quick to respond to questions and most helpful with her recommendations. She also helped us arrange hair and make-up appointments at the Grand Hotel's Astor Salon the morning of the wedding. We enjoyed pastries, orange juice and champagne while we received our salon services. A very relaxing way to begin an eventful day! Highly recommend The Grand Hotel for wedding festivities!
We can't thank Marty or Laurie (and her team from Margaret's Garden) enough for our amazing ceremony on the front porch at the Grand and our incredible bouquets. We had a rainy sta...
rt to our wedding day, but the weather held off for the afternoon ceremony, and the porch was truly magical for us and for our guests. Marty takes care of everything before and on the big day, and does so with such a positive attitude and knows how to get it done efficiently and professionally. We both grew up going to Mackinac Island during the summers as children, and getting married at the Grand Hotel was a dream come true. Highly recommend the Grand as a wedding venue.
I can't say enough about Marty Davis and the Grand Hotel! The service they provided for my daughter's wedding was outstanding - no detail was left undone! The weather was not co...
operating and Marty worked so hard to make sure our daughter had her dream of getting married outdoors on the front porch of the Grand. It was a lot of extra work to make that happen but Marty didn't blink an eye, and the ceremony was everything my daughter and son-in-law had dreamed it would be! In addition, Margaret's Garden did an amazing job with the flowers. They were simply beautiful and the bouquets stunning!! The reception was held at Chalet at the Woods and it was a perfect location. From the beautiful views to the delicious food to the excellent service, I can't imagine a better location. And, sending the newlyweds off in a beautiful horse-drawn carriage after the reception, was truly a magical moment. As the Mother of the Bride, I was able to relax and enjoy the day because I knew Marty had everything under control. The whole day seemed like a fairy tale and we can't thank Marty and the entire staff of the Grand for making our daughter's and son-in-law's wedding day everything they had dreamed of and more!
We got married in the Grand Hotel Tea Garden and had a reception in The Cottage Restaurant on September 30, 2017 and it was truly magical. Marty (the wedding planner) is incredible...
. She made the experience completely stress-free so we could fully enjoy our special day. Everything was perfect. I wish we could do it all over again!
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1 Grand Ave., Mackinac Island, MI
