$4,000 starting price
201-250 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 250 guests
About this vendor
An Enchanting, Rustic Setting For Your Magical Day
Located in Port Sanilac, MI, Lavender Shores Farm is an elegant countryside wedding venue. Offering indoor and outdoor spaces, this rustic space offers an abundance of charm for an unforgettable day. Fields filled with lavender dot the grounds, offering a one-of-a-kind romantic setting where you can exchange your vows.
At Lavender Shores Farm, you are invited to enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Fields of rippling lavender invite you to relax and take deep breaths of the fresh air. Owners Dan and Christine Kelly held their own wedding at the farm, which Dan had purchased some years earlier. The lavender, however, was Christine’s idea. After experiencing firsthand the magic of their venue, they decided to share it with as many other couples as they could. In 2019 they planted more than seven acres of wildflowers, adding even more beauty to the space. There are countless opportunities for breathtaking backdrops to your wedding photos.
The 100 year old barn at Lavender Shores Farm has 2,400 square feet of indoor space that can seat up to 150 guests. A recently renovated setting, the barn also has a generously sized dance floor to accommodate lively celebrations. There is even a bar area with a fridge and sink, as well as a dedicated area for your DJ. Behind the barn, an acre of flat manicured lawn is perfect for tenting, to extend your guest list or eat a meal outside. There are two restrooms conveniently located just outside the barn and a gorgeous ready room for the bride and here friends to relax in before the ceremony. For the ceremony, you are welcomed to a half acre site filled with lavender. It is particularly breathtaking in June and July, when the plants are in full bloom. There are electrical outlets at the ceremony site to help with audiovisual facilities. If you and your loved ones are fans of the great outdoors, the farm has a large area reserved for tents and RV camping, helping you to stay close to nature.
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Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$3,200
Ceremony:
$600
Bar services:
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Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jun-Sept.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 250
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Garden
Venue Service Offerings
- Rentals & Equipment
- Tents
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Lavender Shores Farm is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for its stunning beauty, magical ambiance, and exceptional service provided by the owners, Dan and Christine. Guests have praised the venue for its beautiful lavender fields, rustic barn, and well-maintained property that offers numerous photo opportunities. The owners are described as diligent, communicative, and accommodating, going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and memorable wedding experience. With personal touches, unique features like a camping area, and a focus on sustainability, Lavender Shores Farm offers a fairytale-like setting for weddings, making it a top choice for couples seeking a picturesque and charming venue.Review photos
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We got married on September 14th and I can not recommend this venue enough. From the very beginning, the owners - Dan and Christine responded fast, were very patient and thorough, asked all of the right questions to narrow down every detail to make our day special, and worked so hard to help with anything we needed. The venue is the most beautiful and magical place. Butterflies, lavender, wildflowers, and gorgeous landscaping. The bridal suite is so cute and reminds me of a Pinterest post. There is so many little details on the property that are perfect photo ops. Our ceremony was held outside in front of the lavender field, and it couldn’t have been more beautiful and peaceful. The sun shines through the barn to add that extra touch for your photos during dances and dinner. Dan and Christine did an amazing job setting all of the tables and giving us what we needed. They played such a huge role in making my dream wedding vision come to life. I’m so thankful for all of their hard work and kindness throughout the weekend. I’d do it all over again times a million at Lavender Shores Farm. I wish I could live there! Lol. If you’re going back and forth on visiting the venue for a tour, dont! Just do it! You won’t regret it. Thank you Dan and Christine!
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2024
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for all the kind words. We were thrilled to be a part of your event. Good luck with everything going forward.
Wonderful wedding! Venus did an amazing job with communication and making sure our day ran smoothly. Cost effective venue as well!
Me and my new spouse were so lucky to have had our wedding at this beautiful venue, which is located in a peaceful beachside town. The owners of the venue were wonderful throughout the process and are genuinely nice people. The option of the campground turned the wedding into a whole weekend event that our guests truly appreciated. We will be forever grateful to them for helping to facilitate one of the best days of our lives!
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2024
Thank you so much! We loved working with you and are also happy you enjoyed Port Sanilac. Your decorations and the flower arrangements that the groom Jeremy put together were stunning. Thank you for including pictures.
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This venue was absolutely the perfect choice for us! Not only did Christine and Dan make sure the venue site was absolutely beautiful, they made sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it and helped make sure our day went so smoothly! If I had to do it all over again, I would book lavender shores as our venue over and over again!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/30/2024
Thank you so much! We love doing what we do to help give people their perfect day. It is a ton of work and it is so nice to be acknowledged. You were a very fun group and we are so happy it all turned out the way you envisioned it.
If you are looking for the perfect wedding venue, I cannot recommend Lavender Shores Farm more. Not only is it the most beautiful venue that I’ve ever seen, but the owners are sincerely the nicest and most helpful and wonderful people.
The venue has the most beautiful backstory and I cannot thank the owners enough for giving us such a wonderful experience for our wedding. First of all, they are so diligent in all of their work. They were always telling us that they added this or that to the venue leading up to our big day.
They genuinely love what they do in my opinion and they just want you to be happy and are constantly adding new additions to their venue, like the sunflowers! They were great communicators leading up to the wedding, any time I had a question or a worry, they were there to help us via email or phone call. On the actual wedding day, they checked in throughout the night to make sure we were OK and even when I had a small request, they jumped right on it, willing to try things that no one else had ever requested.
These are genuinely good people which is really hard to find nowadays!
The venue ceremony site is absolutely gorgeous and everything you will ever need. They were willing to move anything around however we needed it to be. We decided to have them provide all of the plating and silverware and it was so beautiful and so wonderful, definitely worth it! The mismatched plates are so beautiful and unique.
The barn is so conveniently set up with a place for a bartender and a DJ and everything worked out so perfectly. The owners helped us with plugs and informed us that they could make anything work as far as our decorations.
They definitely made you feel welcome, comfortable, and they made you feel like they were excited for your wedding ! We had guests who are not outdoorsy people who even mentioned that this would be the type of venue they would’ve picked if they had to do an outdoor wedding. Every one of our guests said how cool this venue was, and I really feel like all of our guests really had such a fun time because this was such a unique and beautiful venue. There are a lot of barn venues out there, we definitely looked around, but this one is the absolute best.
The lavender field was beautiful, the sunflowers were so beautiful, there’s a really cool tent area for the boys to get ready in. The bridal suite is so cute and the bathrooms were clean and so rustic chic. This venue is conscious about using nontoxic hand soaps, making sure that plastics and other items are recycled, and making sure that they keep the property clean for the wildlife surrounding.
We invited 120, but have a lot of out of state family; 88 came and that was very spacious and comfortable in the barn. There’s lots of room for even bigger weddings for sure. If I ever hosted another large event, even if it wasn’t a wedding, I would definitely book this place if I could!
During our ceremony herons were flying over us, there were butterflies flying around, this place is booming with wildlife. No matter where you look you just see beautiful open land, behind the venue and even in from of, which is so hard to find! The most perfect spot ever.
There are some wonderful places to stay the night in for guests who are traveling, we stayed at the Wipp Inn Cottages (not the cleanest and up to date but very cute) and had guests stay at the Last Chance motel, Cadillac inn...
If you are considering this venue, please reach out to them, make an appointment to go see it and meet the owners. You will not regret it! This is the perfect venue for anyone who loves the outdoors, and also anyone else who isn’t big on the outdoors.
I have never worked with people, more professional, kind, and passionate about what they do.
I would definitely recommend! They worked with us so well. Reasonably priced. Always responded. We had the venue from friday until sunday. It made it so easy and less stressful since we were able to set up day before and clean up day after.
We had weather issues and they were quick to adapt.
We also had the camping area out back and it worked out great. Especially since there is not as much for accommodations in the area.
I would guce them 10/10 stars if I could!
Not only did my wedding turn out amazing, but the owners Dan & Christine went above & beyond to make my day amazing! They treated me like family & did way more than what was expected or outlined in the contract. They made the wedding planning process super easy and always quick to respond.
The venue is beautiful & the grounds made for beautiful pictures. They have so many other accommodations besides just venue space.
I cannot thank them enough 🤍✨️
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2023
Thank you so much! Your group was incredibly fun and easy to work with. So many original ideas with the lounge feel in the barn and the harvest table for dinner. It was just stunning! Can't wait to see the pictures.
We knew Lavender Shores Farm was the place for us when we saw it, and nothing disappointed. We keep hearing about how great the venue was, how beautiful everything looked. Having the campground area on site was perfect for both getting ready and winding down after the wedding. Dan and Christine were fantastic and accommodating and I could not recommend them enough!
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2023
Thank you so much for choosing Lavender Shores Farm. We enjoyed working with such a lovely couple. It was amazing to see how quickly everything came together because of your large group of friends and family all behind you at every step to help...
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Venue was beautiful! As you know wedding planning can be stressful and you are not sure how the day is going to go. Dan and Christine helped deliver the best wedding we could ask for! Majority of guests said it was the best wedding they've ever attended!
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2023
Thank you so much! Your group was amazing to work with and we really enjoyed seeing the barn transformed into a cool lounge.
This venue was beautiful for our July wedding. The lavendar was all in bloom! Along with that, the barn was so pretty and Christine and Dan were there to make sure we had everything we needed! Overall an amazing venue.
Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2023
Thank you so much. We loved being part of your special day.
Christy and Dan were absolutely amazing. The second I pulled up to the venue I was sold, but their attitude and obvious passion for this place made me more confident in my decision. The communication was great, they were very helpful with any and all questions, and were extremely nice through the entire process. The lavender field was beautiful and EXACTLY what I wanted, and it was perfect timing because it was peak time for the lavender too. ( you can also buy fresh lavender from them for your bouque or table decorations - it was $20 for a very large bunch) The barn was so amazing and really checked all the boxes for the perfect rustic wedding. There was plenty of room for the dance floor, and the outdoor area was a great getaway when you needed some fresh air. There were so many things included that I never would've thought of myself - or would've heaped on a ton more stress through the entire thing. The campsite is also FANTASTIC. There are tents there now for the groom's party to get ready and one with an actual bed and it all had a bunch of extra personal touches. If you are thinking about checking Lavender Shores Farm out for your wedding, please do it. Christy and Dan were absolutely perfect and made our day amazing. I cannot thank them enough.
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really enjoyed hosting your event.
This venue was absolutely perfect and Christine and Dan were incredibly kind and helpful. They were very relaxed but still got things done. They were always available for questions or assistance when needed and responded quickly to any concerns. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! 🤍
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2023
Thank you for your kind words. We were so happy to host you and wish you every joy in your future.
A very communicative and kind couple owns this venue. Christine and Dan were very easygoing and helped us accomplish our dream wedding! Our goal was to make our wedding personal, comfortable, and stunning. As soon as we found this location, we knew it was our perfect match! We were nervous to find an LGBT friendly location in a more rural area, but Dan and Christine were very excited and honored to host us! Wedding details are intimidating, but they helped us organize ourselves throughout the process. All of our guests loved the atmosphere in the barn. We are truly thankful for Lavender Shores, who helped us pull off the perfect day.
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2022
It was an absolute pleasure to host your wedding at Lavender Shores. All the best wishes for your future.
Fairytale wedding!!
I cannot sing enough praise about Lavender Shores. This venue, as well as it's owners, were absolutely WONDERFUL! In addition to it's rustic charm, the barn is absolutely gorgeous with fairy lights/lanterns pre-hung and even has a DJ and bar area built inside! The owners were sweet enough to set up all the tables/chairs/linens/centerpieces/plates that THEY PROVIDED as well as helped us with tear-down which made our special day so much less stressful! Heaters are available if it gets too cold as well which worked very well the evening of our wedding. The venue also has a STUNNING new ready room, 2 new indoor bathrooms, a smoking area w/ fire pit, outdoor camping (with electrical hookup sites, an outhouse equip with plumbing, and even an outdoor shower), and breathtaking views of fields and, of course, flowers! The venue is dog friendly so long as they remain on leashes! I will forever recommend this venue to anyone looking for an absolutely perfect barn wedding! Thank you Dan and Christine for the most perfect wedding 💛
M&A: 9-24-22
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2022
Wow! Thank you so much for the beautiful review. We were so happy to be a part of your day.
Dan and Christine were amazing people to work with and the whole venue is just gorgeous. My wedding was perfect and I highly recommend this venue to anyone wanting a beautiful wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words and taking those gorgeous photos in the morning. We rarely see a sunrise the morning after a wedding (lol). We wish you all the best for your future.
We couldn’t thank Lavender Shores & the Kelly’s enough for hosting such a perfect day for us! We chose the ceremony and reception space, but in our initial tour they showed us a really beautiful camping area that could be included. The new bridal ready room is gorgeous and such a stress reliever to be on site all day to make sure everything is in order. They are constantly updating and improving and it shows! The ceremony space with the fresh lavender is so special on its own but was easily dressed up just how we wanted. The reception space is beautiful and was perfectly rustic and vintage for us. The mix and match vintage plates, the light coming through the wood slats of the barn, the string lights everywhere and of course the lavender field made for absolutely beautiful photos. Our guests couldn’t tell us enough how unique the space was. Lavender Shores is such a hidden gem, we didn’t look anywhere else, the price for everything made it an easy decision. As soon as we met the Kelly’s and toured we were sold! They are both extremely laid back and welcoming but attentive should you have any questions. They were on site day of and a few feet away to offer help but let us be to enjoy our reception. Thank you again!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/19/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to be part of your unique and special day. We loved spending time with you and your lovely new baby son Cashmere. Best wishes on your future!!
Everyone wants a perfect wedding day, at least the bride does and mine was nothing short of that! a large part of that was due to the help and attitude to the Lavender Shores Farm. They were quick to respond and even quicker to react to anything I needed! I had absolutely NO worries with them!!!!! I got to focus on my day, but even better they did to!!!!! They checked on me during my night (which made me feel so comfortable there). The land had more than a fairytale feeling, it was stunning. Pulling away from the barn that night I was so great full to them to have such a beautiful place for me to have one of the most important days of my life at such an affordable cost, especially because I am still in nursing school. I will never be able to thank Dan or Christine for everything they did for me that night. If I were ever to recommend a wedding venue, there is only one place I would recommend and it would be Lavender Shores farm. I always wanted a fairytale wedding, like in the movies and thanks to them, I did! Thank you for everything!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2022
That is so unbelievably sweet! You and your family were a dream to work with. So organized and accommodating. We loved working with you and wish you all the best for your future.
My husband & I held our reception at the Lavendar Shores Farm in September 2021 and it couldn't have been more perfect!! The barn is BEAUTIFUL and the hosts were incredible to work with. They helped make our vision a reality and it turned out better than I had dreamed! There is a built in bar for bartenders with a fridge, deep freeze, and keg trough. There's a built in DJ booth with electricity, wifi, and an epic dance floor. The vendors were all relieved that they could pull their trucks right up to the door to unload, and all commented on how great the Kellys are to work with. There are 2 restrooms right next to the barn (super convenient) and one out at the campsite which was a LIVESAVER!! The campground was such an awesome option to have so our guests wouldn't have to drive home. Our wedding couldn't have been more perfect and the location of it all was the reason!
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2021
Wow! We so appreciate the wonderful review and comments. The two of you and your families are amazing people. The love you all show for each other is beautiful. On top of that, you all really know how to have a great time. Glad you enjoyed the...
venue and property.
Our wedding was 9-11-21 it was wonderful and the owners were very helpful.
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2021
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you.
Lavender Shores Farm was a phenomenal place to have our wedding reception! We had a blast! Dan and Christine were so helpful and put up with my Momma's crazy ideas and made the best day of our lives so amazing! I would and do recommend Lavender Shores to everyone we know getting married!
Response from the Vendor on 08/31/2021
Thank you so much! I am so happy you all had a wonderful night. I hope your brother is feeling better :).
Amazing people Helpful,Responsive and Beautiful Venue.
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2021
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to work with such a well organized and thoughtful group.
I would highly recommend this venue. The owners are very professional, flexible, understanding and go above and beyond to make your experience perfect. The pole barn is so beautiful and decorated perfectly with the decor and unique dishes they provide. There is a perfect spot for the dj and bar area. We also fit a photo booth in with no problems. The bathrooms are brand new and very clean. There is a massive camping area in the back that accommodates campers and tents so your guests can stay overnight. The scenery outside is breathtaking. The lavendar field was so bright and full it made for some of the most beautiful pictures. Our wedding night was perfection.
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2021
Thank you so much Chelsea! It was really fun working with you. Everyone looked like they were having a blast. I am thrilled your experience was so wonderful and you enjoyed our property. Good luck with everything in the future.
Christine and Dan are amazing humans! The barn was picturesque and the ceremony site was perfect with a field of lavender as a backdrop. Our photographer was really happy with some of the backgrounds on site, and even our cell phone pictures are lovely.
Working with Christine was incredible, she was understanding when I wasn't able to respond right away and sent gentle reminders about things that I may have forgotten. The space itself was decked out with twinkle lights and candles, which made the lighting soft and beautiful as the night went on and the sun dappled through some slats bringing in sunshine in the best way.
Christine and Dan were on site for set up and break down and if there was any concern or something extra to just bring the pop of personality to the forefront, they were there with options and ready to work with you.
My husband has said that we won't be getting married again, but this wedding was basically perfect, so that's fine with me.
If you're considering this venue, go ahead and send the message. If you are deciding between options, the people here should weigh out in favor of Lavender Shores; they're great people to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2021
Thank you so much for all your kind words! We loved working with you and it warms my heart to hear you were so happy. Good luck with everything going forward in your lives together.
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