About this vendor
Sherwood Gardens is a picturesque event venue in Plainwell, MI. This 10-acre estate is a romantic setting for couples to tie the knot. The venue is designed to host weekend-long celebrations. Quaint garden surroundings feature bright flowers and stunning greenery. Maple and fruit trees are dotted across the site. A carefully refurbished Colonial house adds a classical backdrop to any event.
This historic building gives Sherwood Gardens an unmatchable sense of grandeur. Originally built in 1903, the home boasts an elegant white exterior. Dormer windows and an elaborate porch take guests right back to early 20th-century sophistication. Inside, the mansion is fully equipped with all the necessities. Couples and their guests can enjoy a comfortable stay during their wedding weekend. Hardwood floors and modern furnishings create a cozy, contemporary vibe. Antique furniture can be found in some of the rooms, hinting at the house’s grand past. The newlyweds can continue their exciting next chapter in the peace and privacy of the Carriage House. This lovely vacation home makes for a warm and welcoming honeymoon suite. On the big day, Sherwood Gardens is bursting with possibilities. Soon-to-be-weds can plan a charming ceremony in the great outdoors. Afterwards, the Event Barn & attached Pavilion offers an enchanting setting for wedding celebrations. Elegant drapery and string lighting create a dreamy effect. The barn is defined by original wooden features and concrete flooring. Combined with romantic decor, the space feels intimate and inviting. There is room for up to 150 guests on the main floor with additional seating upstairs. This allows soon-to-be-weds to go all out with their guest list. There is also space for a band and a dance floor, encouraging lively celebrations all night long.
The team at Sherwood Gardens is more than happy to help plan a destination wedding. They will help you design a unique celebration of your wonderful milestone. The venue has all the basics for a memorable weekend. The main house features five bedrooms, a large kitchen, a library, and more. There will be plenty of space for your wedding party to make themselves at home. Two nights of accommodation are included in the venue rental.
Daily rates available as well.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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We loved Sherwood Gardens for our wedding. Having the house and carriage house to get ready in and stay for two nights was perfect. Had our rehearsal dinner there on Friday night. ...
I loved using the room with all of the windows for hair/makeup. We had about 95 guests and it was a bit crammed in the barn during the reception. We hoped to utilize the outside area more but it was too cold that night (October 7th). I wish we would have had more room for the dance floor but it wasn’t a big issue. I also wish I would have been made aware earlier where the dj would have to be set up (we weren’t told until check in on Friday) because we had to rearrange our intended layout last minute which messed up guest table placement and our seating chart. Overall, I highly recommend this venue!
Seriously one of the prettiest and most perfect place we found when hunting for a venue. The location is beautiful and Kathy is absolutely wonderful, communicative, and flexible. T...
he wedding went by so fast and we both had wished we had more time there!! Highly recommend!!
We loved using Sherwood Gardens for our wedding reception! Like many our wedding plans were greatly altered because of the pandemic, but Sherwood was very nice to work with and ma...
de us feel at ease with our new plans for a 1st Wedding anniversary reception. The barn inside was clean and had plenty of tables for our needs. The grounds were large and had lots of neat nooks for photo opportunities. We really loved the use of the beautiful farm house where we hosted family and got ready for our big event. We also rented the unique honeymoon suite across the street. It was Very nice!
This venue could not have been more perfect for our wedding. It was beautiful and relaxing for the perfect wedding. Kathy was so friendly and helpful it made the whole weekend easy...
! I would highly recommend this venue!
This venue was absolutely perfect for our wedding day! We rented the venue for the entire weekend including the carriage house across the street. It was so nice to be able to have ...
plenty of time before the wedding to set up and a day after to take it all down. We were able to have our entire wedding party and significant others stay in the house which made for a fun weekend with friends instead of just one day. The grounds are beautiful and have a variety of spots to take pictures. Myself and the bridesmaids got ready in the house and the guys across the street in the carriage house, which made it easy to gather everyone on site yet keeping us seperate until the ceremony. Kathy was wonderful to work with. She was very accommodating, responsive, and flexible in meeting our needs. We did the ceremony outside (with an inside option in case of rain) and the reception in the barn. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a great wedding venue in Southwest Michigan!! It was wonderful.
I am so happy I found Sherwood Gardens for my wedding and reception! We booked the place for the entire weekend and being able to set up early and clean up the next morning is what...
makes it so special. We held our rehearsal dinner the night before and it worked out perfect! My bridesmaids and I stayed the night in the house and we got ready there the next day in the sun porch. I absolutely love the style of the barn and having enough room on the grounds to be able to set up a few outdoor games. There is so many different places to take pictures on the grounds as well! Kathy was wonderful to work with and very accommodating and very quick to respond with any questions you have! I definitely recommend Sherwood gardens!
I’m convinced Sherwood Gardens is the best kept wedding venue secret is SW Michigan. It was the perfect venue for our perfect wedding weekend! The option to book the place for the ...
entire weekend is what makes it so special. We were able to set-up the day before and clean-up the day after. We held our rehearsal dinner the night before on the patio and it worked out perfect - especially with covid limiting other options. My bridesmaids and I stayed the night in the house and we got ready there the next day. Kathy was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. We really can’t say enough great things about Sherwood Gardens!
Contact
414 N. Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI
Sherwood Gardens