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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

rry 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.

“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

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 🎩🍾🇺🇸

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.

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.

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e. It's a stunning location and was really the most incredible wedding weekend.

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!!!

nd 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.

ng. 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.

aff 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.

all of our expectations. Marty Davis was beyond helpful and gave us the wedding we had always hoped for. It was spectacular.

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.

rk 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!

n 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.

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!

ly enjoy our special day. Everything was perfect. I wish we could do it all over again!

ay the Super Mario Bros theme for when the kids walked down the aisle during the ceremony. The adults enjoyed the charm of the Grand Hotel and the unique atmosphere of Mackinac Island. We look forward to visiting Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel in the future to celebrate our anniversaries. Thank you again to Marty and everyone involved at the Grand Hotel who made our wedding memorable and enjoyable. Doug & Jen

meeting with her and Margaret's Garden, everything was as we imagined and amazing!

ything we wanted for our special day. You can't go wrong with the flower shop. Such an amazing place. I'm just speechless about the whole wedding experience. whenever someone asked me about how our wedding went all I can it was a GRAND WEDDING.

perfect. They made our day so special and easy. No stress. They took care of it all. Marty is awesome. Down to earth and has an eye for detail. The Astor salon was amazing too! Very personable. I highly recommend The Grand hotel for anyone's fairy tale wedding

nizing your Grand Hotel wedding easy and fun. There was no detail missed. Our guests continue to rave about their wedding weekend experience. Laurie made our wedding flowers so beautiful. I sent pictures and she produced identical bouquets, boutonnière and reception flowers. Astors Salon and the stylists made all of our wedding party look and feel amazing! The reception was at The Jockey Club. The tent, music and food fit our style and our guests enjoyed the menu as well. After our experience at the Grand Hotel, we look forward to making our trip back to celebrate our anniversary every year to recall the best memories made. Thank you to Marty Davis and her staff for making our experience and wedding day relaxed with fun-filled memories!

range everything exactly how we had hoped! The food was phenomenal! The staff was super accommodating and polite throughout our whole experience. I HIGHLY recommend working with the Grand Hotel. They are the epitome of class.

went smoothly, from planning to actually walking down the aisle. She handled every small detail, answered every question that happened to pop into my mind (and never made me feel like less of a priority just because our wedding was small and budget-conscious). The entire experience felt like taking a wonderful step back in time, yet somehow with all of the modern conveniences. From the utterly glorious breakfast (tip: splurge on the in-room feast!), to the extraordinary view, to the infinite number of places to relax, the experience at Grand is unforgettable. We spent the entire day bouncing between Grand properties, from the ceremony on the porch to the dinner at the Gate House to ice cream at Sadie's and ending the night with a drink at Cupola Bar. Everywhere we went the staff was incredible, the food was delicious, and the experience was unparalleled. I somehow chipped my gel manicure the day before the wedding and the staff at Astor's even helped me fix it without batting an eye! Our cake and flowers were included in our package, though I did work with Margaret's Garden to design different floral arrangements (and by that I mean I emailed Mimi a picture of something I loved on Pinterest and asked her if she could recreate it. She, of course, said yes - and what I received on my wedding day looked far better than the original photo I sent her.) She kept my budget in mind and gave me many options within what I was looking to spend, guiding me when I had questions and making recommendations about what would look/last better. They even packaged my bouquet for me so I could travel with it and use it as decor on our honeymoon! Our cake was a Marty recommendation: lemon and raspberry with a beautiful buttercream design. It was delicious, and the team at Gate House (we had our own dedicated staff with our room rental) even boxed up the top layer for us to take with us (...which we ended up pigging out on during our honeymoon because it was so good). To be married at such a historic and beautiful venue with the Mackinac Bridge as our backdrop was something we will never forget (...in part because the photos are breathtaking and we can't wait to display them)! Truly, if you're considering a wedding on Mackinac Island, I cannot recommend Grand Hotel more - whether it's a full event, only a ceremony or reception, or even just a cake/bouquet/other service, you won't be disappointed. Marty is like a fairy godmother, but with a far better sense of humor.

ry detail in between, Marty was wonderful! She made sure I covered every aspect of the planning (helping with flowers from their in house florist, Margaret's Garden and hair & makeup at Astor's Salon), and kept me laughing during it all. As if Grand Hotel and it's staff were not magical enough, Marty's efforts and planning made us feel like we were the most important guests at the hotel. Grand Hotel is the perfect wedding location. The food was delicious, presentation was perfect, service was amazing, and of course the venue itself is beautiful. And I need to write an entire review for Margaret's Garden because the flowers were amazing! Laurie knew right away what I was looking for, met with us to go over the details and let me peek at the flowers when they arrived! They were gorgeous! With so many options for celebrating, the elegance of it all, and tons of activities for our guests to enjoy, it was an awesome wedding weekend! We loved it and can't wait to go back!

best, the cake, the carriage ride to and from the church, the dinner, the toast, etc. Marty asked us what we wanted and made it happen, setting our mind at ease and allowing us to enjoy the occasion instead of stressing over details. The Grand Hotel is a great venue; they have it all and is a gorgeous setting for a wedding or vow renewal!

ger of the flower shop, is also amazing; she and her team work with you to turn any idea you have into the most beautiful arrangements for your ceremony and reception. We were married in the tea garden and then did our cocktail hour in the Cupola Bar and had dinner in the Cottage Restaurant, and got so many compliments on the gorgeous setting/decor and wonderful food/service. The food was awesome; we would highly recommend doing the Grand Reception during cocktail hour (all of our guests loved the food and still talk about the crab rangoon!). The Grand also gives a significant discount on rooms for wedding guests so it ends up being a perfect destination wedding as you really get to enjoy a whole weekend with your guests (and-as a side note-the breakfasts that are included are also awesome!).

ied in 2017. But we had a change of heart that was skillfully handled by Marty Davis and her staff. They flawlessly executed our agreed upon plan, and even some details that were sprung upon them at the last minute. Somehow, Marty was even able to get the weather to cooperate with us for an outdoor wedding in October! The Grand Hotel is a very romantic venue situated on a picturesque island that is a reminder of simpler times. From the sounds of horses hooves pulling carriages, to the spectacular views of Lake Michigan, to the ambiance of the Grand Hotel itself, one will luxuriate in the opulence of this venue. If one's desire is to create a beautiful, lifetime memory, please contact Marty to begin planning that special day!

n, planning this wedding with her by my side was a piece of cake! Everything went off without a hitch, the weather was perfect, and the grounds, scenery, and the hotel itself were like something out of a storybook. I'm not exaggerating when I say my wedding day was truly a dream come true, and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. My husband and I were extraordinarily impressed and hope to make a tradition out of visiting on anniversaries and with our own little family someday! Thank you so much!

sible with Marty's expertise, quick responses, and professionalism. We had a perfect dinner, and the guests loved the food. The staff were also kind and attentive to all of our needs. My bridal suite was also at the Grand, and the gorgeous room and service was the cherry on top of a wonderful weekend. One of their named rooms was the perfect place for my bridesmaids and I to get ready in. I wouldn't change a thing, and I highly recommend the Grand's services.

rocess was easy and Marty, the wedding coordinator, was so helpful. She was always there to answer any question and help with last minute changes. In addition, all the staff that helped out are all very helpful as well. The staff in Margaret's Garden does an excellent job in meeting any requests. We received lots of compliments on how amazing my bouquet looked! I would highly recommend the Grand Hotel to anyone looking to get married on Mackinac Island!!

on Mackinac Island for the small island and iconic experience only Grand Hotel can provide and everything on all levels exceeded any expectation we may have had. We live on the island of Maui and witness hundreds of weddings and can say our experience with Grand Hotel was so special that we are still beaming about our Fairy Tale and just can't stop talking about it! To come from so far away from one island to another speaks volumes for Grand Hotel and the sincere services they provide. Marty was our wedding coordinator and I think she just has to be about the greatest coordinator out there! Marty literally can do it all with such professional and personal customer service! We only had four months to plan the wedding and I really didn't have much to do - Marty, you are amazing!! Her suggestions on the few things I did need to decide on were spot on! Everything she did was perfectly executed and there was nothing she wouldn't do to make our experience just absolutely perfect. I also want to give a major shout out to Margaret's Garden as well. Laurie is truly a bouquet genius and truly made me the most stunning bouquet I have ever seen! Being from Maui I really wanted an orchid tropical bouquet and Laurie went out of her way to order the most stunning flowers I have ever seen and couldn't tell me enough how excited she was to create a one of a kind orchid bouquet! Her artistry and aesthetic had so much genuine pride in what she created! Astor’s Salon was also great and everyone loved all of their hair and makeup. There is no amount of thanks I can give to Grand Hotel, Marty and Laurie. To put it all in perspective, when anyone found out I was getting married while we were on Mackinac Island, they all asked why I was so calm and not stressed out at all - Thank you to Marty at Grand Hotel to keep her Brides only focused on her wedding and marrying her one and only and giving us the Fairy Tale Wedding we wanted! We just can’t wait to come back and celebrate our anniversaries with Grand Hotel.

be -- and a complete surprise to my girlfriend-turned-fiancee! From the porch setting to the special bottle of wine I picked out to the amazing dinner and of course photo session, it was as romantic, memorable and timeless as I had hoped. Even before this occasion, The Grand Hotel was our favorite place to visit -- be it for date weekend, a work trip or a friends getaway. Now, it's a special tradition & location we'll cherish for the rest of our lives and hopefully share with others! Cheers, Thanks and All My Best, Evan P.

beginning, the hotel's wedding coordinator Marty was extremely friendly and responsive. She worked with us and our budget even though we were not the "grandest" wedding, and it could not have been easier or turned out better. Seriously, in the months leading up people would ask me with a worried face how the wedding planning was going, and I had to shrug, smile, and say that there was not much for us to do - Marty was taking care of everything! Laurie and the other staff at Margaret's Garden were more than happy to customize the flowers for us. As two grooms we did not need the bridal bouquet that the "romantic package" includes; we did stick with the classic white hydrangeas and roses although other options were available. We also added a centerpiece for our dinner. All the flowers turned more beautiful than I could have imagined! From the moment of our arrival, the experience and level of service were top-notch. Our room was gorgeous, the delivery of our luggage perfectly timed, and there were even a few little surprises to make us feel extra special. We had our ceremony on the west end of the porch in the mid-afternoon and then enjoyed the cake (traditional white cake with lemon buttercream filling - delicious!) and Champagne right there on the porch, as we mingled with our guests and took some more pictures. We then had dinner at the nearby Gate House, where we had booked a private room, and it was also wonderful. Needless to say, I could not recommend a Grand Hotel wedding more. I only wish I could have Marty plan every event for me and my husband!

There was nothing that could have made it more perfect! Marty Davis is an outstanding wedding coordinator.

ule in planning for months prior and throughout our stay at The Grand Hotel and especially on our wedding day. She really took the stress out of the event, and for that we will be forever grateful as we can always look back on our special day as thoroughly enjoyable and perfect in every way.

od and cake were delicious, the flowers were stunning and the staff could not have been more accommodating throughout the entire planning process! Thank you guys so much for truly making our dreams come true :)

il and care throughout the whole process, we want everyone to experience the type of stress-free, and joyful event we did at the Grand!

She makes sure every detail is taken care of, and then some! Even though we only had 17 people on our weddig she made us feel like we had hundreds - everything was so special for us and carefree once we got there. I didn't have to worry about anything. The florist let us keep our flowers from the rehearsal dinner all the way up to the breakfast after the wedding and moved them for us at no cost. Marty set up and packed up all of my table decorations. She accidentally ordered a nicer cocktail reception but didn't charge us for it. She was always there when she needed to be. I just can't say anything bad about our wedding at the Grand - it was absolutely perfect and I would do it all over again if I could!

perfect day. There is no way we would have such incredible and unforgettable memory without her, her patience, experience, consideration, hard work and personality. The Grand is the best place on earth I can think of for our wedding. Yes, it's costly, but it's worth every penny. Every detail is perfect for us, the florist, the makeup and hairstyling, the ceremony location, our special bicycle ride, the afternoon tea, the tea garden for ceremony, the west front porch for sunset photos, the first-dance floor, etc. I cannot say enough how grateful I am to be able to have my wedding held here with the wonderful people helping us realizing our dream. Let's just say I will recommend Grand Hotel to everyone of my friend, but I probably won't have to do it myself since they have already all referred to my wedding as "a fairytale wedding" now, and I'm so looking forward to coming back for anniversary.

he servers made my niece's day one she will never forget.

e upmost respect. Our server, Kevin, was a treasure!! Thank you, Marty, along with the entire staff of The Grand Hotel, whom touched our lives in one way or another, for making our dream come true. Many Blessings- Joan Moser Kuiper

ert detail planning and suggestions made our wedding day more beautiful than I expected! The staff at The Grand Hotel was outstanding, I'm so glad we chose The Grand. Once we had the major decisions made, ceremony in the Tea Garden, reception in the Pontiac Room, Marty walked us through the process, visualizing the day from start to finish. She provided lists to choose for our photographer and we couldn't have been more happy with Island Photo! Jeffrey Dupre did an outstanding job and he was so much fun to work with. I would highly recommend The Grand Hotel. With Marty Davis as your wedding planner you will have an amazing experience!

it was absolutely beautiful! We wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

as if we were celebrity guests with a huge wedding party. We can't say enough about how wonderful EVERYTHING was - our amazing accommodations, delicious meals, and the incredible staff who clearly puts their guests first. We can't wait to come back, and are already planning to celebrate our anniversaries here in the coming years! Thank you to EVERYONE at Grand Hotel for making our wedding experience absolutely magical!

so very friendly and efficient. The food was excellent as always, I heard no negatives from our party. I would recommend anyone to have a small dinner party/rehearsal/reception at the Village Inn.

efore I even realized I needed to take care of it. The cake, the flowers, the reception areas, the food, the transportation were all top notch. My dream wedding came true and it was better than I expected.

ooked the location. What I did not expect was to be charged $40 for a toddler meal. I gave them my final headcount of 28 adults and one toddler. I was charged for 29 adult meals. She ate two cookies and a spoonful of pasta. Really. Also, be warned that you may not provide your own centerpieces. You can, however, rent or purchase flowers, etc. from Martha's Garden at the usual Mackinac/Grand Hotel prices.

we could have ever imagined. Each and every staff member gave us the best service possible. We could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding at a more beautiful place!

ond to none. It is tourist location so they are used to and strive to meet and exceed all expectations. We are thrilled we decided to have our wedding at The Grand - we wouldn't have changed a thing.

his place actually exists. The island is Mackinac Island, Michigan, the waters are the Great Lakes, and the white castle that sits on high is the world famous Grand Hotel. I was proposed to on the Grand Hotel porch (longest in the world) on September 27th, 2013. Hundreds of guests forgot for a moment why they were at the hotel and instead turned to cheer my then finance, Nathan, and I, on our happiness. I should have known at that moment that that place was as elegant and as caring from the guests to the staff as I could ever hope for. That night began 21 months of magical, meticulous and friend-creating planning to make my dream come true. At the head of the planning was Marty Davis, the Grand's Wedding Coordinator who would turn the hotel's philosophy of "no weddings on the 4th of July" around, and turn my tears of sadness to tears of joy. She understood that a little girl of 13 who had begun an annual family tradition of being there on the 4th of July was the perfect place for dreams to come true, and somehow got management to say "yes". America's Summer Place was going to become Bridget's wedding place. From that point on, Chris from the Grand greeted us at Arnold Ferry Dock, arranged carriages up to the hotel, directed 15 pieces of luggage, and hand-carried my gown to safety. Marty arranged guest rooms to be side-by-side, my wedding gown to be whisked away in secrecy, pre-wedding receptions and dinners for my family and guests, transportation to and from St. Anne's Church and transformed the famous Wood's Restaurant into a fairytale cottage for my guests. The famous Grand Hotel Jazz Trio played throughout various locations at the reception, the waitstaff took care of everyone's needs, an incredible luncheon was served, and a gorgeous tiered cake covered in stars was presented for my fiancé and I to cut and enjoy. Mimi Cunningham, a VP of the Grand and a member of the Musser family, personally designed and oversaw the creation of $10,000 worth of flowers, and coordinated the incredible transport of flowers across the island multiple times, from the hotel to church, church to reception and even back to my honeymoon suite (and yes, by carriage!). But the fun didn't stop there. Grand Hotel took all of our guests back to rest and gather once again on the magical front porch to view America's celebration of her greatness. Marty also arranged with the help of Ken Salmon, VP of dining operations, a dinner for my family and wedding party with my favorite childhood server, Jeffrey, who serenaded Nathan and I and made his own hand decorated and personalized dessert plate for us to enjoy. We then all gathered on the west end of the porch to watch fireworks from Mackinac Island, Traverse City and Cheboygan. After the fireworks were over, we danced the night away in the ballroom. So for everyone out there that believes dreams still can come true, please please please contact the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and have the Musser family work their magic for you. And perhaps I will be one of the Grand guests that congratulates you on your engagement or wedding :) Bridget Beattie-Smith

otel, so I called them up to discuss the possibility of holding our wedding there - Marty Davis is the wedding coordinator and she made everything so easy. I first contacted Marty in late January for a summer wedding; she was very responsive and we had the whole thing planned in about two weeks for a June 20th ceremony. We chose their special small wedding package (up to 10 people, including bride and groom), which included a spot on the Grand Hotel porch for the ceremony, flowers for the bride and groom, a champagne toast and a wedding cake. We did not require a lot of upgrades to this basic package - I figured that the Grand Hotel does a ton of weddings every year and whatever came with the basic package would be lovely. And, I was right!!! The location was perfect, the flowers and the wedding cake were beautiful, and for the few special requests that we did have (hair appointments and adding flowers for the mothers and father), Marty put us in touch with the appropriate people at the hotel who were also very responsive. Marty even helped us pick out small gifts for all of our attendees and had them wrapped and waiting for us to add notes to before they were delivered to the guest rooms. Some of our guests had mobility issues, so we decided to stay on-property for all of our events, rather than going the short distance into town for the two group dinners. We had the rehearsal dinner at the Gate House, and it was a nice, casual location with good food - we sat outdoors and there was a lively backdrop to the meal. The wedding dinner was in the main dining room of the hotel - our guests got to choose whatever they wanted from the prix fixe menu and the formal atmosphere, the service and the beautiful interior design made it so magical. After dinner we went to the Terrace Room which had a small dance orchestra and a dance floor for use by all the hotel's guest - for a small wedding it was so nice to have this option of dancing to all the standard wedding reception songs without having to arrange for our own DJ/band. We arrived the day before our guests and had a very romantic dinner at the Woods restaurant, a 30 minute carriage ride away from the main hotel building. Again, excellent food, wonderful service - couldn't have asked for anything better. The next morning we took a bike ride (bicycles rented from the Grand Hotel) around the island to calm our nerves before the guests started arriving. Marty referred us to a few local ministers and gave us basic info on getting our marriage license, which was very helpful. The wedding on the porch with the Mackinac Bridge in the background was lovely. The carriages were pulling in and out of the hotel during our ceremony, which made some lovely photos of the wedding but, honestly, I was so nervous and focused during the short ceremony that I don't even remember seeing them! We can't think of anything we would change about our wedding, and we are so grateful to Marty and the rest of the Grand Hotel staff for making us feel so special and making everything so easy for us.

r wedding from our cake, flowers, and music. She was very quick to respond to all of our MANY questions and was very patient with us! You are in safe hands with Marty! As a gay couple, we were concerned on how we would be treated by staff and guests of the hotel; however, we were treated with respect and professionalism at all times. Margaret's Garden at the Grand Hotel handled our flowers, and they were more beautiful than we ever could have expected. Mimi and her team really out did themselves. We had the hotel's flute and harp duet provide the music, and we are still receiving compliments about the music they played. We had our wedding ceremony on the front porch (west side) of the hotel. We HIGHLY recommend this location! (Although the other location is beautiful as well) The view from the porch was BEAUTIFUL! We had our wedding reception in the Pontiac Room of the Grand Hotel. We really liked this location for a wedding reception, because of it's private balcony (where we had a wine, champagne and beer reception before dinner) and the relaxing ambiance of the room. The menu we picked was the $85 value which was VERY good! For clergy and photography we kept with the Grand Hotel's list of recommended vendors. (which we recommend since they have a good relationship with the hotel and know the area well). We used Andrejka Photography (SHE IS AMAZING!) and Marie Cirner-Steensma (she wrote a beautiful ceremony and personal vows.) Now lets talk about our room... B-E-A-U-TIFUL! We picked a Category 2 with a lake view and were very very pleased! A few of our guests picked a Category 1 which was also lovely! If we have to find any negatives about our wedding day it would be that we did not do any salon services. They offer various services from hair to nails and beyond at reasonable prices. We were very pleased with The Grand Hotel and cannot thank them enough for making our day so special.

and and I the comfort of knowing that every last detail was considered and executed because we were not on Mackinac Island until the day before the wedding. When we arrived Carole and Marty were available to make us feel our wedding and guests were their only priority. Our wedding on the porch and reception in the Pontiac Room was a wonder experience for us and our guest. If you are considering a destination wedding I highly recommend the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

ments on the food and cake, which the hotel provided. Everything was top notch and I would recommend this site to anyone.

nice and elegant backdrop for our wedding pictures. We have checked out so many places in the entire U.S. but the sweltering heat in the summer made us ditched most of them. Michigan has one of the nicest weather in the summer!! When I saw Grand Hotel, I fell in love with it. The grandeur of the Tea Garden where our ceremony was held, certainly provided a great backdrop to our wedding pictures. The garden was immaculate, the blooms are at its pronounced!! Our wedding coordinator, Marty Davis worked closely with us to create a simple but aesthetically perfect wedding day. Just what we wanted!! She is great to work with and has an eye for the tiniest of details. Our wedding was a simple one. It was only me and my husband and his parents. Althought it was a very small elopement wedding, Grand Hotel treated us no less. The staff are very friendly, our room was the perfect size and the entire hotel was clean. The food is heavenly!!! The buffet breakfast and lunch is amazing. I have never seen a big spread like it with no spare to quality and presentation. Our dinner after the wedding ceremony was absolutely something to be proud of. We were given a special table with a nice center piece. I have read great reviews about their dinner and I can tell you that it exceeded our expectations. From the appetizer down to dessert, everything was fantastic!!! Me and my husband are already thinking of celebrating our first annivesary at the Grand Hotel!!

oothly. Even though we had an outdoor venue and it was raining on our wedding day, I was not worried because Marty was on top of everything and coordinated a back up venue just in case. We were impressed with the level of service and professionalism. It was truly a wonderful day.

e hotel, it felt like a fairy tale. We were accommodated in a great suite and offered a complimentary champagne. The premises and the whole area around the hotel make you not even want to go anywhere else. This place has everything for you and your guests to have fun: a nice outdoor swimming pool; a beautiful tea garden with lots of flowers; breathtaking views of the Mackinac Straits from the historic Porch; great restaurants with superb service; beauty salon; flower shop that can provide for the most demanding brides. I loved the convenience of having everything right on the spot (the hotel provided the wedding coordinator, musicians, great ceremony and reception venues, florist and beauty services). They also provided a list of recommended photographers and ministers (the ones we chose turned out to be really good). I have awesome memories about our wedding weekend at the Grand Hotel. After having analyzed tons of information about wedding venues and compared a lot of hotels, I can say with confidence that the Grand Hotel is absolutely the best place to have your wedding in Michigan. The place you and your guests will remember for many years. The Grand Hotel staff was extremely helpful during wedding planning (I was living abroad at that time and that made wedding preparations a bit more complex as I could not meet any vendors in person before the wedding). My every request was taken into account and the wedding turned out great. I highly recommend the Grand Hotel and their team!

only have had it last 2 hours instead of just 1 hour. The service, the quartet, the view, the drinks, and the food were excellent! Our dinner reception was outside at the Jockey Club restaurant. It was just perfect, and again, better than I could have imagined. It was decorated so beautifully, and the staff served our guests' every desire. Excellent drinks, food and service again. The compliments from our guests keep coming.

orist once and all other contact was via email. Mimi was very helpful on picking out flowers that worked best together and had great suggestions, as well.

coordinator Marty and her staff to thank for this, as we live in Texas! The room & view were just incredible, much above expectations, facing the straits of Mackinac and sunsets over the bridge. The owners sent up a bottle of champagne to welcome us, such class. We felt so special from start to finish. All the ladies attended High Tea which was so fun and girly, as a harpist played in the background. The men caught up outside on the porch having cocktails. It provided everyone another perfect venue for family and friends to spend more time together. Guests could also go horseback riding, biking, kayaking, swimming, golfing, etc. Kelly their very talented and friendly florist gave us a "sneak peek" at our flowers - STUNNING!Rehearsal dinner was delicious and in the perfect outdoor tented setting where kids could play outside and guests loved the BBQ menu! A few guests gathered in the hotel's bar for a night cap which was also on site and easy for everyone. Getting ready on wedding day was a breeze, with Astor's salon on-site - aka pink paradise. You will not find nicer girls than the salon staff, who beautified the entire wedding party (she had done about 200 heads of hair this summer already!). My makeup artist was so sweet, and pulled the look together which lasted all day and night. The wedding was at Ste. Anne's Church, absolutely gorgeous and spiritual, their wedding coordinator Rich was wonderful and helped us find a very special Deacon to preside. The carriage ride afterwards through town and back towards the hotel made me feel like Princess Kate, with all the friendly tourists and pedestrians waving and cheering for us! You won't find friendlier folks. The cocktail hour was in the Cupola Bar, best view on the island overlooking the straits, with a jazz pianist playing in the background - memorable and perfect for folks to give speeches. Dinner was in the Cottage Restaurant, absolutely perfect for our intimate group of 30 to all dine together at one long table with a WONDERFUL jazz trio playing throughout dinner and some dancing prior to dinner. Finally, the hotel band plays every night in the Terrace room and is fantastic! We all ended the night on the dance floor, along with other folks celebrating other special occassions, and it was just perfect. We all met one last time the next morning for a "sendoff breakfast" (included with room charge) and everyone had an amazing time. We are so grateful to Marty, Kelly, the Mussers, Deacon Steve, Rich, Heather, Bernard, Susan, and the entire staff of Grand Hotel for making us, and our guests, feel so special the entire weekend!!! Already looking forward to celebrating our future anniversaries on this gorgeous, nature-filled "turtle island." Grand Hotel is truly one of a kind.

enjoyed a delicious lunch topped off with one of the most enjoyable desserts on the island - the Pecan Ball! The staff was so friendly and courteous during the event, and the director Marty was always quick to respond and so helpful in all of the plans. Highly recommended for any events!