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Chelsea Wedding Venues

The Collins At The Clocktower

Where Historic Meets Modern
5 out of 5 stars and 9 reviews
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Chelsea, MI
Ann Arbor // Greater Metro Detroit Area
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
5.0
Verified reviews from real couples
I found this venue after hours and hours of scouring the internet. I knew I wanted something unique, something that would photograph well and a team that would be up-to-date on the latest wedding trends. Our wedding turned out better than we could’ve ever dreamed. Easily the most fun, magical and special day of our lives. The Collins team the day of our wedding went above and beyond to ensure we had the most perfect day- even accommodating some “extra” (out of the norm) requests that we had. I cannot rave enough about their something borrowed closet. Saved me so much money and time day of. All in all, I would pick this venue again and again if I could redo my wedding. I’ve attached some photos just in case you needed some proof :)
Kate K.
5.0
My Husband and I got married at The Collins in June of 2023. Choosing The Collins as our venue was without a doubt the best decision we could have possibly made when it came to our special day. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking. Amy and her staff are BEYOND helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do! The stress of planning a wedding was greatly reduced thanks to the wonderful staff. The day of our wedding went so incredibly smoothly and we didn't have to worry about a thing because we always had a collins staff member there to set up or take care of any issue. Our wedding day was a dream and we have the collins to thank for that!!
Destinee P.
5.0

About this venue

Best of Weddings Award
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Visit https://collinsattheclocktower.com to learn more about the venue and to find all available dates, amenities, and to tour the facility. Collins At The Clocktower is a stunning industrial style wedding venue. This stylish destination is steeped in class and history, as one of Ann Arbor's historic wedding venues. The Clocktower was built in 1906, and has been a fixture in the Michigan skyline since then. You and your partner can become a part of this illustrious history when you choose to host your nuptials here. The Collins At The Clocktower is one of the gems in The Collins Collective, an Ann Arbor wedding venue collection that specializes in modern and unique destinations for couples. The Clocktower is an idyllic backdrop for any event, as it boasts a memorable blend of contemporary and rustic aesthetics. Nearlyweds can begin the day in the two dedicated pre-ceremony get-ready rooms, where they can prepare for their walk down the aisle in comfort. With a guest capacity of up to 270 people (vendors don't count in this number), this space welcomes all your nearest and dearest. There are distinctive wedding ceremony and reception areas, ensuring that your event will flow seamlessly throughout the venue. Your chosen decor will also easily and beautifully stand out against the neutral color palate, light-filled windows, and industrial touches. When hosting your big day at The Collins At The Clocktower, you can rest assured that the onsite team will do their best to make sure that everything goes smoothly. The venue can offer up the use of tables, chairs, linens, decor, event coordination, and much more. While we can provide you with a preferred list of vendors for catering, you and your partner can decide on the details yourselves.
Woman-owned Business
6+ years in business
Speaks English
20 team members
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
Best of Weddings Award
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Vendor
Amy Collins
Owner/Operator
Award Winning Event Designer | Venue Owner | Author & Speaker
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
9 reviews
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The Collins is a gorgeous, unique wedding venue with a seamless indoor/outdoor layout and a lovely bridal suite. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable, and go above and beyond, helping with planning, vendor recommendations, in-house rentals, and a "something borrowed" closet. Couples say the team made the day stress-free and highly recommend the venue.
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AvatarK
1/21/2024
I found this venue after hours and hours of scouring the internet. I knew I wanted something unique, something that would photograph well and a team that would be up-to-date on the...
latest wedding trends. Our wedding turned out better than we could’ve ever dreamed. Easily the most fun, magical and special day of our lives. The Collins team the day of our wedding went above and beyond to ensure we had the most perfect day- even accommodating some “extra” (out of the norm) requests that we had. I cannot rave enough about their something borrowed closet. Saved me so much money and time day of. All in all, I would pick this venue again and again if I could redo my wedding. I’ve attached some photos just in case you needed some proof :)
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 01/22/2024
Kate--thank you so much for leaving us a review. We are so happy you found us! Celebrating...
you and Josh was truly a highlight of our season. It was such a fun and magical day. Will continuously relive your day through the amazing photos by August Nyson. :) SO happy you two are a Collins couple!
AvatarD
1/21/2024
My Husband and I got married at The Collins in June of 2023. Choosing The Collins as our venue was without a doubt the best decision we could have possibly made when it came to our...
special day. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking. Amy and her staff are BEYOND helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do! The stress of planning a wedding was greatly reduced thanks to the wonderful staff. The day of our wedding went so incredibly smoothly and we didn't have to worry about a thing because we always had a collins staff member there to set up or take care of any issue. Our wedding day was a dream and we have the collins to thank for that!!
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 01/22/2024
Destinee! Thank you so much for leaving us a review. Celebrating you and Jordan was such a...
highlight of our season. You are two of the sweetest people we know and we were so happy to be able to give you your dream day!
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1/19/2024
We cannot say enough about the Collins at the Clocktower and their staff! They were always so attentive and kind, helping us with all the details every step of the way! When there ...
was a miscommunication with our catering team on the day of, their staff pitched in and we are eternally grateful for them. The venue is gorgeous and unique. Their staff were also helpful with vendor recommendations and the access to Aisle Planner software made planning so easy. If you want a smooth wedding experience, the Collins and their team are who you want! We still are talking about how perfect our day was and we know you will not be disappointed! You are in such good hands with the Collins!
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 01/22/2024
Jason! Thanks so much for leaving us a review. Feeling is mutual--we can't say enough good...
things about you and Kelsey. You two were such a pleasure to work with and SO easy to celebrate. Forever thankful you are a Collins couples.
AvatarL
1/16/2024
I could not have been more thrilled with the service that we received when booking "The Collins at the Clocktower" for our 12.31.23 wedding. Amy Collins, owner of The Collins Colle...
ctive, is kind, attentive, and wildly up- to- date on wedding trends/fashions. Amy is personable and truly cares about her clients, demonstrating this as she checks in along the way in the wedding process. The team that she has brought together emanate these same qualities. When I had questions or wedding day related tasks that I needed to talk through with someone either Amy or one of the Collins team members would quickly respond to me with an answer. A highlight for my husband and I were the open houses that the Collins Staff hosted for couples who have booked the venue along the way. Our wedding day was truly a dream with each and every little detail I had envisioned coming to life! Do not sleep on their preferred vendor list either- we had wonderful experiences with catering, bartending services, photographers, DJs, desserts, coordinators, florists and more! Trust the process, but better yet, book a venue knowing that you can trust your Collins Collective Team! :)
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 01/22/2024
Lauren! Thank you so much for your review--this is seriously the sweetest! We loved ringin...
g in the new year with you, your crew, and your amazing vendor team. We are SO happy you loved the process with us, just as much as you loved your day. Looking forward to seeing your smiling face around. :)
AvatarM
1/14/2024
The Collins Off Main and the staff are INCREDIBLE! Amy and her team made the entire planning process simple and stress free. We could not have asked for a better group to help cele...
brate our special day. Not only did they handle the coordination with each of our vendors and took care of all of the legwork- they have in house rentals to make sure nothing goes wrong. The venue was setup perfectly and our guests are still talking about how the indoor/outdoor layout was so cool. Our guests were able to feel entertained, but not rushed throughout the day/night. We could not have asked for a more beautiful day!
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 01/22/2024
Madison, Thank you so much!!! We seriously had the best time celebrating you and Alex th...
is past summer at our Off Main venue! So, so happy to hear that your guests enjoyed the space as well. :)
AvatarK
1/13/2024
We had an excellent experience at the Collins!!! Could not speak highly enough about Amy, Jess, Kandi and the team for everything they did to make our day perfect and most importan...
tly, stress free. We loved the bridal suite, design of the space, and the small town feel of Chelsea. But our favorite thing about the Collins is probably how much they included for us! They really made sure our vision came to life and kept us all organized too. I want all of my friends to get married here so we can keep coming back :)
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 01/22/2024
Kourtney, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are so happy we got to start off...
our third season with you and Korey--you two truly are the sweetest. Fingers crossed your friends will get married here, too ;) we would love to see your face again!!!
AvatarM
1/12/2024
Our wedding day is 4/13/24, and the Collins has made our wedding planning process seamless so far! From providing a wedding planner, to checking in on how we are doing with our che...
cklist of to-do’s, to readily scheduling meetings with us when we have any questions, they have been nothing but spectacular in helping make this busy time as simple as possible. This beautiful wedding venue is highly recommended!
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 01/22/2024
Maddie, Thank you so much for the sweet review! We are so happy that you found us and we...
can't wait to host your wedding in just a few short months! :)
AvatarS
5/29/2023
Wow wow wow. The Collins off Main made all of my wedding dreams come true. We fell in love with the space and the staff immediately. I could literally write a novel on the millions...
of reasons you should get married at The Collins. The space is gorgeous of course. You truly can use the venue to make you dreams come true. The separate ceremony space and reception space is so convenient. Both have the same aesthetic and are so elegant. Our guests loved getting to explore Chelsea and so many people said they wanted to come back. Our guests also loved the mix of outdoor-indoor spaces at The Collins. The yard games and firepits were a hit. Having the bridal suite, groom suite and honeymoon suite was SO NICE. I absolutely loved being able to have a space with my girls the night before and my husband having a space with his guys. The spaces are gorgeous, and had plenty of room for hair and makeup in the morning. Everyone- Ami, Kandi, Callie, Jessica, Claire- goes so far above and beyond to make your day special. I never had to worry about anything because they were always there if I needed help. The software they give you to help plan made everything so easy, especially the seating chart. Leading up to the wedding, I had no issues getting ahold of anyone for help and they were always there to guide me. Weekend of the wedding, I literally did not have to ask for anything because they had it beyond covered. I love The Collins and everyone there so so much and can't thank them enough for my dream wedding. Please please do yourself a favor and have your event here! Photos by Haley Chicoine Photography
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 01/22/2024
Sheridan! Tearing up reading this one. We can't thank you enough for this amazing review a...
nd for trusting us to bring your wedding dream to life. We are so happy to hear that your guests loved the space as well! Our staff would celebrate you and Scott a million times over. Thank you for being so good to our team. We love you!!!
AvatarE
5/11/2023
Enzo's Catering was honored to be the Caterer for the FIRST event ever at the beautiful Collins at the Clocktower! What an amazing Venue! Enzo's Staff was truly impressed with the ...
dedication and preparedness of Owner Amy Collins and her Coordinator Callie Simpson! The Clocktower is such an incredible historic site for the community and using it as a Wedding Venue is simply Visionary! Enzo's Staff has worked in many different types of Venues all over SE Michigan and The Collins at the Clocktower simply one of the most unique! Highly recommend for all Brides and Grooms marrying in the area to consider the Collins locations in Chelsea as a go to for an "any season" experience. Of course, using Enzo's Simply Delicious Menus is the way to to for Catering needs. It makes your day even more unique and well rounded! Owner and Chef, Vince Sencich is highly talented in assessing a "room" upon arrival to make every Wedding unique and beautiful. Working with the Collins staff has been a true delight. They stayed in close contact with Enzo's to communicate how the Clocktower works, logistics, planning and working future events. Enzo's Staff from Planners to Service staff couldn't be more pleased with the level of professionalism of The Collins off Main AND The Collins at the Clocktower!! Looking forward to planning many more beautiful events there!
Response from The Collins At The Clocktower on 05/15/2023
Enzo's! Thank you so much for the kind words about our staff and facility. We are so happy...
to have had you in our Clocktower venue for our first wedding. Looking forward to continuing to create magic together for our couples in the near future. Thanks for being such a great partner to us!

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310 N Main Street, Chelsea, MI
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