The Felt Estate

that was unmatched by any other vendor I worked with throughout the wedding planning season! Holden + Derrick helped answer all of my many questions, helped me problem solve and pivot when needed, and always treated me with kindness. On the day of my wedding Stephanie, Makenna, Taylor, and Savannah handled everything with grace, creativity and precision. The Felt Mansion truly made our day magical. If you want classic charm, meaningful moments, and a wonderful staff to work with on your wedding day I cannot recommend the Felt enough!!

den and their team (special shout out to Taylor, Savannah and Stephanie) are true professionals and are prepared for everything. The overnight accommodations are incredible and perfect for making the day into a weekend of fun and fellowship with your favorite people - all right next to Lake Michigan and fantastic outdoor recreation. Derrick and Holden are constantly thinking of ways to make your life easier and improve/restore the mansion, grounds and carriage house. They have such an eye for details and have curated furniture, lighting, indoor and outdoor areas to perfectly accommodate large groups of people while staying true to the character and history of this beautiful place. It was meaningful location that made everything feel easy.

for our special day. The estate itself is stunning, with beautiful historic architecture and breathtaking grounds that provided the perfect backdrop for our wedding photos. The charm and elegance of the venue made our day feel magical. But what truly set The Felt Estate apart was the incredible staff. They were attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about making our wedding perfect. From the planning stages to the big day, they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our requests made us feel truly special. Our guests were equally impressed, and we received so many compliments on the venue and the seamless coordination of the event. We can't thank The Felt Estate enough for making our wedding day the best it could possibly be. If you're looking for a venue that combines beauty, history, and outstanding service, look no further than The Felt Estate. Five stars are simply not enough to express our gratitude and satisfaction!

and Holden were very responsive to our questions during the months of planning. Our daughter wanted an outdoor ceremony by the water garden. On the day of our event, rain was forecast. Holden and staff were watching the radar all afternoon and we had contingency plans in place. Fortunately first look photos were done outdoors before the ceremony and the rain. Due to the weather radar, Our ceremony coordinator ended up deciding last minute that we would start the ceremony right at 5 pm instead of 5:10 as we had originally planned to allow for late arrivals. Holden was in place with the clear umbrellas and wisely advised us to hand out one per couple. We didn’t have to track anyone down or make a request. About half way through the ceremony, it started to sprinkle, and all the umbrellas popped up. This was actually kind of a fun memory. Fortunately the hard rain waited until cocktail hour, which had to be entirely inside the mansion which was fine. Guests roamed the mansion and enjoyed the appetizers. Felt staff made sure that we had umbrellas stationed both in the tent and near the mansion doors during the evening so that folks needing to head indoors for restrooms etc. would have cover. This is a special venue. It does require more vendors, rentals and coordination than more inclusive type venues, based on our experience with older daughter’s wedding. Our guests and bride and groom loved the venue and vibe despite the weather. We were pleased overall.

and backdrops for a wedding. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and our guests are still sharing how beautiful and fun our wedding was for them to attend.

g everything to expect for the big day. The list of recommended vendors was wonderful to have, as everyone on site for the big day knew the venue well, so day-of coordination was very straightforward

Felt Estate and a wedding planning service that are run by the same individual. Due to the fact that we opted out of his coordination service, it became apparent that we would receive minimal support during the day of our event. As we were warned by multiple vendors, the representative of The Felt Estate, with whom we signed our contract with and met with multiple times to review day of details, was not present the day of. While the venue itself is beautiful, the staff did not meet basic guest needs. Our guests quite literally picked up their own folding chair from a pile to sit on during our ceremony because staff did not set up the agreed upon amount of chairs.

ng day was perfect thanks to the felt. 🩷

emely communicative and organized through the whole planning process - always encouraging and excited for us, too. They were always available for any and all questions as concerns - they also made they day so much less stressful with the whole set up and tear down of all the chairs and tables. The staff the day of the wedding were so sweet, helpful and kind. The estate is so beautiful and welcoming - I wouldn’t have wanted to have our wedding anywhere else.

antastic (Danielle and Tammy!) but also Derrick and Holden were there answering questions every step of the way, and were so kind and patient. I truly cannot recommend them enough, just absolutely amazing employees and venue.

of, they were a dream team, getting everything where it needed to be in such a timely manner. Our wedding was beautiful thanks to this gorgeous historic estate and the team behind it!

h meeting feel as though we had all of his focus, even though he and the other staff had constant other weddings going on. The staff we had on the day of the wedding was amazing too- Danielle made sure the wedding party had bottles water, checked on everything for me, and was so calm! Our wedding party also opted to sleep over at the venue the night before the wedding, which was not only fun (when else will I have a mansion to myself?!) but practical: we were able to set the tables with linens, centerpieces, and place cards the night before the wedding! It's a truly beautiful venue and makes for a magical, unique wedding.

emony at the Water Garden, a festive cocktail hour outdoors, and finally, a gorgeous dinner reception in West Lawn Tent. We were so glad to be able to host everything at one location. Derrick & Holden were an important part of our "dream team" of partners/vendors. They were incredibly accommodating, guiding us every step of the way and connecting us to the best people in the area. In large part because of the venue and the people involved, our wedding day is truly one of the happiest days of our lives. The Felt Estate is a very special place, and we have very fond memories with our dearest family and friends. We look forward to visiting it again in the future!

many questions). The property itself is STUNNING and it was so nice to have the wedding and reception at one location. I can't say enough kind words for this venue and its managers. We were so well taken care of.

n into snags with vendors, they were flexible to the fullest extent they could be and we truly got the wedding of our dreams at the Felt. It’s worth noting too that, as we were planning our wedding from Chicago, we only actually got up to the Felt in-person once before our wedding. At no point throughout our planning did we ever feel hung out to dry or like we could not reach out with questions for help. Total experts with Zoom and we have zero regrets. They were also extremely gracious with all the dynamics that come up in planning (IYKYK) and we just so appreciated their expertise, grace, kindness, and understanding. And it’s worth noting that when the groom had a minor wardrobe malfunction mere minutes before our first look, Derrick was on it. We got to know each other real well! A man of many talents and cool under pressure. Getting married at the Felt was everything we could have imagined and more. The best day of our lives in the perfect place. And while we’re thankful we never have to plan another wedding, if you do need to plan one you can feel at ease with Derrick and Holden and know that things won’t slip through the cracks. And PS – if you need the space, stay at the Mansion and/or Carriage House. Beautiful memories were made. Thank you so much, Derrick and Holden!!

in the garden, cocktail hour in the mansion, and reception in the tent. There is no venue that compares to all of these gorgeous options. In addition, Derrick and Holden were the sweetest and most organized vendors to work with. I cannot recommend this venue enough!!! Thank you!!!

One million times over will recommend having your wedding here and working with Derrick and Holden - truly the best people! Thank you so much for making this day the wedding of our dreams!

ved ones and celebrate at this stunning venue! Derrick and the venue team help make it so special - they worked so hard to ensure that every detail was perfect, even working through rain and cold to make our outdoor October ceremony vision come to life. And they did it with kindness and a smile! I cannot recommend this amazing venue enough - it was our dream come true!

ut the madness of pandemic wedding planning. Renting the whole estate was the way to go so we could have privacy and not worry about running into other weddings. We also added 2 extra hours on the front end so we'd have the Estate from 10am to midnight - another recommendation! Getting ready at the house/in the carriage house (groom+groomsmen) was lovely and super easy, outside the chapel was a beautiful venue for our ceremony, and the west lawn tent was like a dream! If you want an outdoor wedding in a semi-private setting, Felt Estate should be your #1!

o even start, other than the fact that the venue is stunning- the grounds are well kept and lovely, the mansion provides a fairy-tale feel, you really do feel like royalty while using the estate- the staff are friendly and helpful. Derrick and Holden were there for us every step of the way and were quick to reply to our many questions. They provided helpful insight and suggestions that helped make our dream wedding a reality. The day-of staff were key background players that helped our day go off without a hitch! They were provided immediate assistance when we needed them, but otherwise were out of sight, we felt like we were the only ones there! I cannot thank the staff at the Felt Estate for making our day incredible, we would choose them again in a heartbeat!

the Estate would look like. Derek and Holden were both very responsive throughout our planning, making it so easy to finalize everything for our big day! We also loved that the Estate has specific vendors they like to work with - and the vendors all told us how much they love to work with the Felt Estate as well! It made our wedding day go so smoothly. Finally, the venue really speaks for itself. It's gorgeous and historic. Our guests all loved touring the mansion and the house, all commenting on how beautiful and unique it is. We also loved how open and accommodating the tent space is for the reception - a sheltered space that maintains the outdoor wedding feel! I really can't praise this venue enough - I would highly recommend it to anyone!

moment we booked it, to making sure things went smoothly on our actual wedding day. Highly recommend this place for your wedding!

que event space with antiques and history, plenty of clean bathrooms, and professional/personable staff. Our guest raved about the picture-perfect setting under the West Lawn tent. Some of our favorite reviews were, "I feel like I'm in wine country out in Italy" and "The sunset views are giving us serious California vibes." Everyone took advantage of the self-guided tours in the historic mansion, which was a unique perk of the wedding venue. From getting ready in the bridal suite to dancing under the stars, the entire experience was excellent. A huge thank you to the event managers, Derrick & Holden, for providing such an entertaining event space, as well as the original owners, Dorr & Agnes Felt for building such a breathtaking estate!

we couldn’t be happier.

ond dreamy and Derrick & Holden have done an incredible job with renovations and keeping the historical charm and character intact. Our guests could not stop talking about what a unique and beautiful venue it was. The photo opportunities are incredible with the lush gardens, beautiful home and the gorgeous interiors. Our guests also loved being able to walk through the mansion and explore during happy hour. You will not regret hosting your wedding here!

isticated! Our guests were in awe at how magnificent the setting was! Everyone had a great time and got lots of pictures. It was like a mini photoshoot all day. The managers, Derrick and Holden were absolutely wonderful! They were extremely helpful and great at communicating. They made sure our day was absolutely perfect! If you are even considering this venue, just do it! You will not be disappointed!

with. They were so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and then some. Their response time was fantastic especially with everything changing so quickly with COVID restrictions. We were so lucky and could have our day just as planned. On site on our wedding day, they were around for whatever we needed but never in the way. We would absolutely recommend their services and the Felt Estate to anyone! We had so many people mention how beautiful the venue was. We wouldn’t have changed a thing!

ackground and it was perfect for our family as our children had space to run around and the adults could sit back and relax. Derrick was wonderful to work with and was quick to respond to any of our questions. Although planning a wedding during the pandemic was a challenge, we made the best decision booking the Carriage House at the Felt Estate for our reception.

he immediately set me at ease, despite me being a hot mess of a stressed out Covid bride. Derek made replanting my wedding so easy and he helped me fall in love with this venue by showing me pictures and virtual walk throughs. We had to plan our entire wedding virtually and didn’t see the venue in person until our rehearsal, as we live out of state. But Derek was so helpful in answering questions and helping me with details. When we finally saw the Estate, it took our breath away. This was the perfect place to host our outdoor ceremony and reception. Everything was so elegant and beautiful, it made decorating easy! We would highly recommend this venue and Derek to anyone considering having their wedding in West Michigan!

dding in Michigan is not common. We started researching outdoor venues and found Felt Estate. We scheduled a tour and fell in love. The property is gorgeous and the colors on the trees were the perfect background for our Fall Wedding.

ess options when it comes to staging your event. We opted to get married in front of the chapel (stunning!), have cocktail hour up by the mansion, dinner in the tent, and back up by the mansion for dancing. It flowed so well and our guests loved getting to explore the estate throughout the evening. The true gem of the Felt, though, is getting to work with Derrick and Holden. They are pros—there is no question they cannot answer. They guided us through changing COVID regulations proactively and with such kindness. On the big day, they were present to help but also hung back and just let us and our loved ones enjoy a perfect day. I would do it again 100 times if I could!!

celebration with just our bridal party and immediate family and the big wedding next year with our original plans. After researching I came across the Felt Mansion and thought it was so beautiful and the perfect spot for our smaller celebration. We rented the Carriage House and from start to finish Derrick was absolutely incredible to work with! He answered all of my questions in a timely manner (and there were a lot) and was just so helpful and friendly. On the day of the grounds were absolutely stunning, the carriage house had a beautiful bridal suite and grooms suite for us to get ready in and the gazebo was the perfect location for our ceremony. We even had a wedding gift waiting from Derrick and Holden when we arrived to the venue. We were also lucky and we were the only wedding on the property that day so we were able to take photos up at the big mansion and all around the grounds. Everything was so magical and I felt so lucky to have the Felt as my venue. I would highly recommend them! The Carriage House and Gazebo were perfect for our small ceremony but in seeing the grounds the large tent, mansion, and chapel were absolutely stunning for a larger celebration. Thank you so much Derrick and team for making our day so special!!!!

haracter, and then you have the tent as a blank canvas to make completely your own. The event managers, Holden & Derrick, are the best of the best - organized, passionate, personable & calm.

em enough for all their hard work, flexibility, coordination, and communication.

. The grounds are well-kept, open, airy, private, and quiet. There's an awesome ancient maple tree right next to the house, and forests are all around, both at hand and in the farther vistas. The estate managers (Hey Derrick! Hey Holden!) are The Nicest People, always professional, very available and responsive in communications, and very calm and patient guides and counselors in the logistics of event planning and execution, even with the complications wrought by covid. (You're the best! Covid-compliant pseudo-hugs coming at you!) Our event was a wedding in August of 2020, and it was beautiful, special, covid-compliant in all aspects, and greatly enjoyed by the couple, their families, and all of the guests. No one was disappointed. We also worked with Kangaroo Kitchen for the catering. The *amazing*delicious*food* and friendly personal service of KK's staff far exceeded our fairly high expectations. If you're looking for photographers, please consider Kelsie and Harley from IntricateExposures.com. Their creativity, technical abilities, experience, and wonderfully warm and caring personalities added so much enjoyment and real-time assistance to the occasion. Please check out the Felt Estate. We are happy with our decision to hold our event there.

edding date and you can imagine the stress we were facing with the time constraint, but Derrick was very responsive and helpful making the process as smooth and easy as possible. Our wedding turned out perfect and the location received so many compliments from our guests! It was a very relaxed and enjoyable day.

dible to work with and helped us envision our black tie wedding there! If you are wanting something different than the average venue THIS is the place to be! So much scenery and the romantic feels at this venue are to die for!

er husband had their first date at the Felt Estate on a cold winter day in 2017. They went hiking to the Lake Michigan shoreline where they shared their first kiss. After their engagement, it wasn't surprising that the Felt Estate was the venue they wanted for their wedding reception. It was the perfect place to continue celebrating their love. I can't say enough good about our experience with the Felt Estate, and in particular Derrick, our event coordinator. Derrick is kind, compassionate, and very accessible. He answers his phone and emails promptly (on the weekends and even on the 4th of July). Derrick and the entire team were wonderful to work with pre-pandemic, but when COVID-19 brought unwanted news and uncertanties, Derrick was our advocate. He shared our desire for making this situation the best it could possibly be. Originally, we had a "Plan A" and a "Plan B" (if it happened to rain). On the day of the wedding, we were probably on "Plan J" and "Plan K"!! :) Derrick had many creative ideas to accommodate as many of our guests as possible using multiple spaces at the Felt Esate, but still abiding by the ever-changing state-mandated rules and guidelines. The staff at Felt went above and beyond to get spaces ready for us! (We are very thankful that we rented the whole estate rather than only the mansion/west lawn tent.) Our caterer said that out of all the venues they have worked with during the coronavirus pandemic, they have been the most impressed with Derrick and Holden (the other event coordinator). Communication and knowledge are so important at a time like this. While the day looked different than our original plans, it was still very dreamy and magical - everything the bride and groom hoped for!! As the bride's mother, I couldn't be more grateful!!!

th ideas. The white church in back of the mansion has a warm and cozy feeling to it. although it doesn't sit a lot people inside can sit a lot more people outside using the church as a back drop. So many options available at this venue.

venue had it all! From gorgeous grounds to a helpful staff. Our ceremony was held in front of the chapel and our reception was under a white tent (which was cemented). Our guests raved about the venue and all the estate had to offer. Many of our guests took advantage of touring the house during cocktail hour. The staff at The Felt were wonderful to work with from start to finish. They helped to make our event such a success. Also, they provide an online seating chart system which makes that part of wedding planning way less stressful. Ps you can’t beat all the photo opps the grounds provide. We would recommend The Felt, again and again!

ready in the mansion, had our ceremony in front of the chapel, cocktail hour in the mansion, and our reception in the tent outside. In my opinion, The Felt Estate is the most beautiful wedding venue in West Michigan. Unfortunately I cannot give the Felt Estate 5 stars for a few reasons. First, it is a challenging venue for a wedding as you need to bring in many of your own vendors. If you are looking for a one-stop shop, this isn't your place. If you book your event at the Felt Estate, be sure to employ vendors who have experience with this venue as the age of the mansion makes it more challenging to cater and/or decorate than your typical venue. The second reason I cannot give the Felt Estate 5 stars is the staff. The folks who run events at the mansion are very kind and have great ideas, but were not exceptionally helpful on the day-of. Our coordinator frequently found the staff sitting in the second floor office when they were needed. Hopefully in the future they will be able to anticipate the needs of their clients to help the Felt Estate be the dream wedding venue it was meant to be. Despite my criticism, I would recommend choosing The Felt Estate for your wedding venue. The beauty of the estate far outweighs the challenges of such a unique venue as long as you know what you're getting yourself into.