Shanahan's Barn

work with! I would absolutely recommend the venue !!

ghly, highly recommend this venue.

especially for a barn! I do wish there was a building / home to rent on the property at an additional cost as it would have been nice to get ready on the property. There are homes to rent out but they go so quick and even at a year and a half out we couldn’t find a place there! Beautiful venue and I am sure it will only grow more. I would get married at this barn again and again!

walked into Shanahan's Barn, we knew we HAD to get married there. All of our guests loved it too. People kept asking us, "Where did you find this place? It's amazing." Michelle was amazing and was so helpful. Shanahan's Barn will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we are so lucky for it to be part of our special day!

is venue to everyone!!!!

and the staff there. We were planning our wedding from California without a wedding planner but Michelle played a huge part in making everything go smoothly (the day was perfect) and kept our (meaning my wife's) stress level to a minimum through it all. She was super responsive and had a lot of great advice for us from start to finish. It could not have turned out the same way without her help. The day of the wedding the staff members at the barn were all very friendly and made all of our guests feel welcome. The barn and the surrounding area are beautiful and everyone who attended was impressed - especially those attending their first barn wedding. To get an idea of just how impressive Shanahan's Barn can be I suggest looking at Michael Murphy's photography. The space can hold 300+ people but even with about 75 it was lively and didn't feel empty. I want to say thank you very much to Michelle and Shanahan's Barn for helping us have the perfect wedding! Matt

stressful time, Michelle's positive attitude and high sense of urgency really set the management apart. People are still talking about how beautiful the barn was, and I had a ton of people ask where this was when I posted our wedding pictures on Facebook. Having our wedding at Shanahan's barn was honestly the best decision we could have made. It was truly a fairy tale wedding. I wish I could attach pictures here.... but just trust me!

breeze! She was extremely thoughtful, patient, understanding, and attentive; just genuinely such a sweet & kind soul! We knew it the very first moment we met Michelle at the Barn that we were dying to work with her. She was the reason we chose the Barn, and so happy that we did. Shanahan’s Barn was absolutely gorgeous & spacious; had a rustic feel yet so elegant and neat. I utilized the newly renovated restroom lounging area while waiting for the ceremony to begin/for touch-up sessions during the reception, and it was very comfortable. The upstairs loft space for ceremony was breathtaking; our families & guests were very impressed. We also used Michelle’s services in organizing/coordinating our rehearsal/ceremony, and with her amazing guidance everything went flawless. We can go on and on, but hope you would do yourself a favor by not looking further. Shanahan’s Barn is the dream place to get married & Michelle is the best coordinator you can ever imagine! We sincerely appreciate Michelle & her crew for taking such good care of us and our families & guests. Xoxo Cindy & Matt

get so many heaters during the week of the wedding. They worked so hard to make sure we were going to be comfortable. Michelle was already right there to talk when you needed her at any time and could answer any questions! We now have guests writing us thank you notes saying how amazing the venue was and how everything was just perfect. Gray Gables catered and I don’t think there was a plate left with food on it. The bathrooms were great for final touches and getting my dress on. The dance floor was great and really brought everything together. I can’t wait to see our pictures!

fter the visit, I told Michelle of my story and she said she would make it special in memory of my wife. When we back for a second visit, Michelle ran out of the barn and gave my daughter a big hug. At that moment, I looked at my daughter and said this is the venue for your wedding and your mother would approve. Michelle was amazing and helpful planning the wedding with my daughter who lived in Florida. The caterer Michelle recommended was outstanding and we couldn't have found a more perfect and beautiful venue. Michelle and her husband were there throughout the entire wedding to make sure there were no issues. Shanahan's Barn is awesome and my family and friends are stilling talking about the wedding and ceremony.

Michelle and her team was simply perfection. My ceremony was moved inside and ended up being gorgeous. Michelle was wonderful in organizing and helping us coordinate around the days obstacles. We have received nothing but compliments from our guests on how nice and spacious the venue was. Michelle was so accommodating and we gladly recommend the amazing venue to any future bride and groom.

deavor the wedding planning process. The barn itself is extremely spacious and beautiful, and it allows for you to create whatever theme or vision you have for your wedding. I got married on 9.21.2018, and four days later, my guests can't stop gushing over the venue. This is not a normal "barn" wedding - it is an elegant and creative space that you will absolutely love to decorate and make your own!

s its just drop dead gorgeous. All of our guests were in absolute awe of how romantic of a setting it was. Not only is the barn fabulous but Michelle who runs the barn is a dream to work with. She is so friendly and really just made our experience so easy. From the ceremony in the meadow to the cocktail hour and through dinner she was there every step of the way making sure everything was perfect.

nue. That lasted about four minutes when we made them turn the car around and book! Having our wedding at Shanahan's was nothing short of a dream. Pictures will absolutely never do it justice, you just need to go experience it in person. The best part is that you can go all out or you can do the minimum and the barn will blow your guests out of the water either way! Walking into the barn is an empty canvas which gives you unlimited potential to make it your own! As if the beauty of the barn isn't enough - the coordinator, Michelle, makes it even better! Michelle, you were a dream to work with and it was amazing to have you there on our wedding day. Every time I turned around, Michelle was there assuring me everything was going perfect and that I looked stunning :) If you want a memorable wedding that your guests will talk about for years to come, book Shanahan's!

tiful wedding venue they have been to! The bathrooms are recently renovated and are so nice, the ceremony/dance floor area is stunning, and there is so much space for a large group of people! The staff was incredible and made sure that everything was absolutely perfect for us. Michelle, the event coordinator is phenomenal! She was readily available via call, text, or email whenever we needed her, and she is so sweet! The staff took extra time to make sure everything was in order, and we didn't have to lift a finger on the big day. Michelle was there the whole time checking on us and making sure everything was running smoothly! She even continued to check in on us after the wedding, and helped us sell some of our decorations, she truly goes above and beyond and cares so much about her clients! I highly recommend having your wedding here, we would do it again in a heartbeat!

and we couldn't be happier with the decision we made! At times I felt a bit distanced while planning my wedding since we live almost 4 hours away downstate. However, every time I had a question and emailed Michelle she always had a prompt response for me. Through communicating and being detailed on my questionnaire, everything on our big day went exactly as planned and could not have been more perfect! The weekend of our wedding Michelle, Marty and the entire staff were so kind, helpful and accommodating to make sure we had everything that we needed and let us in the barn to drop off and pick up things whenever we needed! It was truly heartwarming how friendly they all were! So many of our guests have commented what a beautiful and unique place Shanahan's Barn was for a wedding! I wish we could have a wedding there every weekend because it was just that amazing!

y. The bar staff were so much fun, dancing with the guests as they came up to the bar for a drink. :) Highly recommend if you are looking for a location your guests will not be able to stop talking about weeks after! :)

rd nothing but good comments from my guests about the barn. The bathrooms were newly installed and turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend the barn for any event, especially weddings. Looking forward to having an anniversary party there someday in the future!

u Janna and Alana for your last minute help. We had our ceremony outside on their newly cut ceremony site, it was perfect and the coordination of getting the chairs back into the barn could not have gone smoother. Thank you Shanahan's for the even of a lifetime. I'd highly recommend planning your event here. All our guests commented on how beautiful the space was, they could not believe it.

ations that we paid them for but with this venue you have to do all of the decorations yourself, which is feat in itself because of the sheer amount of space. My main issue with the barn is the expense, not only do you pay to rent to space but you have to get all your alcohol and drinks though them so there is a huge upcharge for those, they worked with us with what we wanted, just a simple beer , cider, wine, soda, lemonade and tea sort of situation because that is all we could afford. They had a certain amount of tables and chairs that came with the venue. And because we wanted a completely vegan wedding we went with their restaurant The Bistro for our catering and for our rehearsal dinner. Most of the food ended up being pretty good but I regret not doing a taste test because they used the wrong items at times, for examples they used soft firm tofu where there should have been a different kind of tofu and the "falafel" was just plain horrible. And there were some communication issues with what was expected and what was happening with some of the tables and for example I just assumed that the cake serving wear would be out on the cake table and was not when we went to go cut the cake. However those were just a few tiny issues compared to what otherwise was a wonderful experience. Our coordinator Michelle was completely amazing, she helped us make our day exactly what we wanted and basically jumped at our every whim. She even was there to make sure everything went smoothly on our day, and I don't think she stays for most weddings, but we had so many specific requests that she wanted it to be perfect. We were even so lucky to get the have access to the barn 3 or 4 days in advance and we were able to load all of our decorations into the venue and then we were able to setup the day before and the break everything down the day after, we were lucky that no one booked a Friday wedding or a Sunday wedding. Michelle even helped us find some local rentals for some guests that wanted to split a cabin to stay for the wedding. Overall, while we had some communication issues in the beginning and some issue with the chef at The Bistro, Michelle and this venue were such a delight to work with and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. *Note cost includes venue rental, drinks and food costs.

ich is a necessity in Northern Michigan) , until we saw Shanahan's barn. We had rain on our wedding day, and had planned for our ceremony to be outside. After seeing the ceremony set up in the barn, I realized that the rain was a gift from God because the location in the barn was BEAUTIFUL for our ceremony, and the day wouldn't have been as great if the weather held up, and we were able to be outside. I honestly heard at least 70 people that said "We've been going to weddings for 50 years, and this is the most beautiful one we've been to" and "This is a wedding we will never forget", and I do owe a lot of that to Charlevoix Country Club, and especially Michelle, the coordinator. With a lot of elders, who never experienced a barn wedding, I must admit, although it was my husband and I's day, I obviously cared about their experience,and was worried what they would think. I know that my, and my husbands parents heard "They're getting married in what? A Barn?. " Yes its not traditional, but everyone was amazed, and told me what they expected was nothing of what they experienced. " I never imagined it would be so elegant and beautiful". The food was delicious ( going through the Bistro at the CCC) and wasn't the same food that is catered for all of the other weddings you go to. This may be a "stupid bride confession" but i read articles after articles and wasted so much time reading "how to make your wedding unforgettable" and this venue helped me with that goal! Everything was truly awesome and I would recommend Michelle, and this barn to anyone who wants a unique, beautiful, elegant wedding. (Thanks Michelle, you rock!)

ple. The clubhouse is beautiful too, if you want something more traditional. Michelle told us that the catering is done by the chef who ran the very popular Bistro restaurant in Charlevoix. Honestly, it was really tough to say no to this place because of everything it had to offer, but it was just too big for our needs. Michelle is incredible.

ce for our reception. It was elegant without being overly stuffy- which was exactly what we wanted for our wedding. Krista was great to work with and was available to answer all of my questions, which I really appreciated as I was planning my wedding from down state and wasn't always able to be in Charlevoix. Our one reservation about the country club was that our dance floor was in seperate room from the tables, but it ended up being the best thing! It forced our guests onto the dance floor and people had an amazing time! We even had to ask people to leave at the end. The food was excellent too! We got so many compliments! I'd recommend it to anyone!