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About This Vendor
Grand Weddings
At Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, you’ll find a combination of wedding services and amenities unmatched elsewhere. Bridal parties delight in our spa and salon, while groomsmen relax during a round of golf. Our wedding planners create a brand of seamless perfection, regardless of scale.
Amenities + Details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Hotel, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Reviews
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Reviewed On 8/14/2018 by Allison L
We recently had our wedding at the GTR and we could not be more thrilled with the outcome! We can't stop saying good things about our experience. One of the reasons why we choose the GTR was because of it's location and convenience. My dream...
Reviewed On 8/15/2018 by Dawn S
The GTR was the absolute best place to have my daughters wedding. Liz Kondik (wedding coordinator) and staff were the absolute best. I had no worries everything was perfect. My daughter was married at the beach venue 8-11-18 and I couldn't of b...
Reviewed On 8/07/2018 by Amy L
If I could describe my experience working with Liz in one word, it would be EXCEPTIONAL. I am extremely detail oriented and I knew exactly what I wanted for our wedding - from timing, to alcohol in the open bar, to the way food was presented. ...
Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by Jessica P
Grand Traverse has an amazing team for planning your wedding! They have beautiful settings that I know most people don’t realize; ballrooms, outdoor tent, and even wedding barn (where we had our reception). So much elegance and beauty! And we o...
Reviewed On 7/02/2018 by Michelle M
When we started planning our wedding we knew we wanted to have it in Northern MI. My goal was to create a 'vacation' feel for our guests and families where we could all kick back and enjoy quality time together. The resort offered everything we...
Reviewed On 6/13/2018 by Kelly K
The Grand Traverse Resort was a great choice! More specifically because of Liz and Jenelle. They both knocked it out of the park! Liz was always willing to take my emails and answer any question I had. She made me feel like I was being taken ca...
Reviewed On 6/05/2018 by Sara F
My daughter's wedding was through the resort and was held at Garvey family barn. We couldn't have been happier with everything , starting with our first meeting with Liz. She was very professional as well as personable and put our minds at ease...
Reviewed On 5/24/2018 by Susan W
We could not have selected a better venue for our wedding in April 2018. Liz and Jenelle were fantastic to work with and they took the time to understand who we are as a couple, what our vision was and helped us with everything. There was not...
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Drew B
We and our guests enjoyed our wedding day immensely!!! All of the staff was very helpful and responsive throughout the entire process. On the big day, everything was very organized, the resort and ballroom were beautiful, the food amazing and a...
Reviewed On 10/13/2017 by Deni R
The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa was the PERFECT place for my daughter's wedding Sept 9, 2017. I read so many reviews on The Knot before we decided on GTR so we wanted to share with you why we loved it.
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Reviewed On 10/12/2017 by Becky W
Liz was very professional, prompt, and accommodating. She worked with my needs as well as budget. Our 10 year vow renewal will always be memorable. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed On 9/21/2017 by Lauren E
Liz and Jenelle did such a fantastic job with our wedding on Aug 26th! We worked with Liz from the very beginning and she helped us get everything sorted out and organized! Jenelle worked with us on the decorations and she had such an amazing v...
Reviewed On 9/10/2017 by Ashley E
The locations were absolutely amazing. For our ceremony, we had it at the Beach Club venue and reception at the Tower Ballroom. Liz, was extremely professional and went above and beyond her duties. She made our wedding happen without a hitch. ...
Reviewed On 9/04/2017 by megan s
We were married at the Garvey Family Barn and it was an amazing venue! We are out of state, and thanks to Liz, the wedding planning process was so easy! She was amazing to work with and was always easily reached. I would highly recommend the...
Reviewed On 9/02/2017 by Meri T
My wedding was a dream come true! I have a super busy work schedule working at odd times and Liz & her team made my dream into a reality. From Day 1 they were organized and timely, making sure even the smallest details were made available. I ha...
Reviewed On 8/19/2017 by Natalie T
Liz and the whole team at the Grand Traverse Resort worked so hard to make our wedding day perfection! The resort offers everything in house from the salon to have hair to the stunning ballrooms, to finally the sweet water grill for morning af...
Reviewed On 8/18/2017 by Lindsey P
We had the best wedding ever and we have our coordinator Liz Kondik to thank! Not only was Liz very responsive via email, but she also made sure everything went smoothly the day of the wedding. We had our ceremony on the 17th floor w/ beautiful...
Reviewed On 8/08/2017 by Sara K
Getting married is a pretty great thing, but getting married at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is even better! Everything, I mean everything, was absolutely perfect! The venue looked fabulous! The food tasted amazing! The staff was so welcomin...
Reviewed On 8/01/2017 by Kevin S
What an absolutely awesome experience. Liz and Jenelle at Grand Traverse resort made the entire experience seamless for us. They helped us plan and coordinate everything and made sure it was truly a special, and worry-free day. They were always...
Reviewed On 10/13/2016 by Danielle S
We had a destination wedding at a local vineyard in Traverse City and booked all of our guests to stay at the Grand Traverse Resort. I worked with Brett to arrange the rooms and rates and he was very pleasant to work with! He answered my countl...
Reviewed On 10/09/2016 by Christa T
The Team at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa made our special day magical! Liz Brooks provided service beyond our expectations and we couldn't have been happier with our entire evening.
Reviewed On 9/16/2016 by Rachel A
I was overwhelmed with the quality, thoroughness and KINDNESS with which Liz Brooks at The Grand Traverse coordinated and catered our daughter's wedding at the Garvey Farms Wedding Barn. Once our couple chose this incredible venue for their de...
Reviewed On 9/15/2016 by Erica L
My husband and I were married at the Grand Traverse Resort on August 20, 2016. We had our reception at the larger white Plaza tent and were supposed to be married at their beach location at The Shores, however the weather had other ideas. Thank...
Reviewed On 9/13/2016 by Mary Catherine W
My husband & I got married at the Grand Traverse Resort And Spa, September 3rd,2016. Because my family lives out of state, having our ceremony & reception at the resort was perfect for us. Between the beautiful hotel rooms, friendly & helpful s...
Reviewed On 9/13/2016 by Linda K
As the Mother of the Bride, and a business professional, I highly, highly recommend Liz Brooks at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa for a wedding venue. Professional, knowledgeable, accessible at all times, punctual, and now a close friend. Liz m...
Contact Info for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Resort Village Blvd, Acme, MI(231) 534-6000 ext. 6203
Meet the Team
Liz Kondik
Events Director
Regardless of if you are celebrating a wedding, anniversary, or any other special event, our Special Events Manager, Liz Kondik can help make your day truly magical. Liz will work with you to create extraordinary and unforgettable events that reflect your personal style and needs.
" Liz worked with us every step of the way and was a joy to work with - she helped me feel at ease during the wedding weekend and is very trustworthy. " Reviewed on 7/14/2016 Alexandra K