The Henry Ford

amazing to work with throughout the entire planning process, and the reception came together beautifully. They really make it easy for the couple and the family and take care of everything. The food was so delicious at the tasting but I was worried if it would be just as good when feeding 190 people. However, the filet was cooked to a perfect medium rare and everyone loved all of it. I could not say enough good things about the experience at The Henry Ford.

l is a gorgeous venue, with marble floors, large fireplaces, and crystal chandeliers hanging over a wooden floor. Donna was our wedding coordinator, and she did a wonderful job helping us plan our wedding, from picking out linen colors and tableware to helping us organize a room layout and timeline. All of the guests loved the venue, and everyone was raving about the food. I particularly loved the extra touches that The Henry Ford offers, such as a champagne toast, customized signature drinks, and a pretzel bar snack bar. We were able to take our wedding photos throughout the museum, which led to some incredible and unique photo opportunities. Booking our wedding during the first quarter saved us thousands of dollars, which made this venue affordable for our budget. Overall, the staff at The Henry Ford helped bring my wedding vision to life, and I couldn't be more grateful for all of their guidance and support.

were originally supposed to have our wedding August 29, 2020 however due to COVID we had to postpone until August 28, 2021. This was not an easy decision for us but Samantha was in constant contact and whenever I wanted to chat about how I was feeling she made herself available to chat and calmed my anxiety and nerves down. Whenever in communication with Samantha you could feel her excitement for us in her voice! Even in her emails you could tell just how happy and excited she was to be part of our wedding planning! She kept me amped up with her positivity. This is the type of person you want to be working with when planning your wedding! Samantha was professional, had an eye for excellence when planning out the details, and was invested in our wedding. She went above and beyond her job and was a dream come true for what we could have ever expected for a wedding manager. From the beginning of the planning process we were asked what our vision was. We were then presented with options for dinnerware, table linen, and their chiavari chairs … LOVE :) I can’t emphasize enough how important it was to have The Henry Ford take care of the tables, linen, dinnerware, catering, and details that elsewhere one would have to do on their own or have multiple vendors to deal with. Samantha helped bring our vision of an elegant rose gold wedding to come true! All the decor was perfect! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the wedding ceremony and reception hall was and about how AMAZING the food was! Guests are still talking to us about how we had the best hors d'oeuvre they have ever had! Samantha and the wait staff were attentive and were all a delight the day of the wedding. They made everyone feel so special the day of our wedding. Lastly, the photo opportunities were endless and stunning! From inside the museum, outside Lovett Hall, and Greenfield Village. You will have the BEST photos hands down! I promise you that you will not be disappointed with choosing The Henry Ford for your wedding day!

again, I'd choose THF a million times. The service that we received, especially in the midst of the pandemic uncertainty, made us feel so much better about the planning process. We worked with Samantha, who is a literal angel and probably (just hazarding a guess) deserves a raise. Something that's wonderful about THF is that they manage many of the variables that in other venues, you may have to do yourself. Think things like bartending, catering, rentals, etc. The wait staff and bartenders were so pleasant to be around on our wedding night, and were resources for my husband and I throughout the evening. They even helped us hide from some family members. Second, the food at THF is incredible. We knew that going into it and we were not disappointed either at the tasting or on the day-of. The chef does a great job - insider tip, go with the short rib. They were a fan favorite. I also loved the dining packages, which were flexible enough that we could make the food what we wanted, but structured enough that the decision-making wasn't overly complicated. Third, THF worked so seamlessly with my wedding planner, florist, entertainment company, etc. and helped us transform the space into something totally gorgeous. It was breathtaking! It was museum meets ballroom vibes and I loved it. If you're like me, and you're from Michigan, and you grew up going to this museum and you're tossing around the idea of what it would be like to get married there - do it. You won't regret it! I know it seems like 5 star reviews are a dime a dozen for this place, and that's well-deserved!

personable, and an incredible resource. We were about 8 weeks away from our May 16th 2020 wedding, when Covid-19 brought everything to a screeching halt. Sam worked with us through what eventually became two postponements and made what could have been an extremely stressful process, fairly easy considering the circumstances. We were so grateful knowing that we had such an incredible team in our corner through a very stressful and uncertain time. We were finally able to have our wedding on August 6th, 2021 and the day was perfect. All of the Henry Ford staff that we interacted with that day was so friendly and kind to us and our guests. Every detail that Sam and I discussed was taken care of, nothing was left out or forgotten. They even went above and beyond to provide a few surprises throughout the day, including a plate of our passed hors d'oeuvres that was waiting at the head table for my husband and I to enjoy once we were finally seated. We took advantage of renting two Model T's to take us into Greenfield Village for pictures and it was one of our favorite parts of the day. The drivers were friendly, accommodating, and shared fun facts about the village during our ride. I highly recommend doing this if weather and your budget allow. It will make for amazing pictures and memories. The reception was stunning. Lovett Hall is a beautiful space and our guests were in awe of it. Dinner service went off without a hitch and was the fastest of any wedding i've been to (and we had 150ish guests). Guests are still telling us how delicious all of the food was. We gave our guests a heads up that the bar would be id-ing and had no issues with this. The bar staff even made a point to check members of the bridal party's id's prior to the start of the reception, so that once the reception began they wouldn't have to have their id on them. We had some personal items that were used as decor (picture frames, signs, etc) that the staff put away and had waiting for us on a cart at the end of the night. Selecting Lovett Hall was the best decision that my husband and I made for our wedding. We are so grateful to the staff at The Henry Ford for making our day beautiful from start to finish.

sional and communicated what was needed each step of the way. With them handling all of the tableware and linens it streamlined our decision making process and made our reception design process simple. The day of went off without a hitch. The Henry Ford staff was welcoming, professional and attentive. Our guests still rave about “the best wedding ever” as they were never without food or drink and had options for entertainment - check out the historic memorabilia (drink in hand) or hit the dance floor under the plane. The Henry Ford is truly a one of a kind wedding venue that we will get to enjoy with our family for years to come.

y for me, and I felt so at ease day of knowing that everything was going to be beautiful thanks to her. I cannot recommend working with The Henry Ford enough!

updated/close eye on pandemic restrictions. They went above and beyond with keeping us informed and in the loop. They showed so much kindness and gratitude and made our day extra special. I believe they were just as excited as we were since we were the first wedding of 2021 they also got to experience :) I cannot thank them enough.

ing and spectacular ballroom with original wood floors from the 1930's. Our guests continue to rave about this wedding. July was one of the first post-covid event for Henry Ford and we were happy to find that the Lovett Hall team (coordinator, chef, wait-staff, bar-tenders) served the finest creative, fresh and delicious meal in the most delightful atmosphere. We felt like royalty. Good luck and we hope you find the perfect wedding venue for you.

ess how grateful I am that we were able to host our wedding day at this fantastic and beautiful venue. If you're looking for a beautiful setting with great food, coupled with organization and hospitality, this is the place for you!

Michigan. We searched for many venues in California but when we entered Henry Ford Lovett Hall, we knew we had found our wedding venue. Lovett Hall is breathtaking, elegant and I envisioned saying I do here. We selected a date, placed our deposit, and started crafting our save the dates and booking vendors. Suddenly, the world changed and a Global Pandemic hit. As a Doctor in the front lines, I have been watching the implications of this pandemic. When the states enforced the shelter in place I reached out to Henry Ford and expressed my concern that our wedding may need to be postponed. My wedding date was scheduled for October of this year. Initially, I agreed to play it by ear. I was told they had been giving couples 8 weeks prior to their wedding date to postpone their wedding due to the pandemic. So I waited for a couple of months, but when April rolled around, I began to feel very uncomfortable with the situation. I could not plan anything, including flights for tasting and also other events like my shower. I was scheduled to pay my next deposit of over 10k, a large portion of which I would lose based on their payment schedule if we later decided to cancel the date. At that time, I reached out to Henry Ford and I asked to move the date to 2021. I informed them that I do not feel comfortable having a large gathering this year since we do not know when this pandemic will end and what the new normal will look like. I was worried about the safety of my guests, especially because many of them are elderly. I also told them I did not think it fair to ask my guests to plan to attend my wedding, only to cancel 8 weeks ahead of time, especially when I have guests coming from other parts of the world including myself and fiancée and his family. I also did not want to spend tens of thousands of dollars only to have a large majority of guests cancel. Henry Ford declined to change our wedding date, stating that they follow CDC's guidelines and recommendations and have been making decisions month to month based on that. Since our wedding date is October and CDC has not yet provided recommendations that far ahead, they cannot honor my request. I was asked to either keep the date or cancel the wedding. Sadly, we decided to cancel the wedding entirely and the perfect day I dreamed of at Lovett Hall is gone. These are very unique times and I am very disappointed in how Henry Ford handled this situation. I would never have cancelled or postponed my wedding had it not been for what is going on in the world right now. All we asked was to change our wedding date to 2021. I thought they would be more understanding, flexible and compassionate in light of the current global crisis.

process. The staff did a wonderful job making everything look beautiful and worked hand-in-hand with our vendors to ensure that everything was taken care of so that we were stress-free and could just enjoy the day (which we did). It was just an incredible experience overall. Thank you to the Henry Ford and especially Thank You to Samantha for making our dream wedding come true!

she was very helpful and responsive. We would highly recommend working with Aileen and having your wedding at Lovett Hall! Your guests will love it and you will not regret it!

that it comes with excellent service, both throughout the wedding process and the day-of. Donna was our coordinator and made us feel like we were the only wedding she had to plan. She was fun to work with and very professional. Pat was our banquet manager and was so kind throughout the wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly (as far as I know everything ran on time and no one had any issues at dinner!). We had a bridesmaid with some severe allergies and they were super accommodating and she felt at ease the whole evening. Our guests have been raving about the wedding and Lovett Hall ever since. The reason I'm knocking them down one star is because there are some restrictions to be aware of like where you can take photographs, how you can get around Greenfield Village, and what you can/can't bring into the venue. Some of these are because it is a historic venue, but others just give them more control. Additionally, there are fees for pretty much every little upgrade, even for small things like water bottles for the wedding party. Again our wedding was so beautiful and I wouldn't change a thing, but I think these things are important to note.

o's and con's to both (even though they are the most incredible event venues in the area) if you have your reception in the museum guests will wander around instead of dancing etc, and in Lovett hall if it rains you cannot take pictures inside the museum if there is another event going on. Overall, the staff is incredible and treated us like a king and queen throughout the whole process. FOOD is amazing, and the drinks were awesome (we did the upgraded bar) 10/10 recommend to every bride

venue we picked. A lot was included at The Henry Ford that was an additional cost elsewhere (beautiful ceremony and reception chairs (chiavari), a champagne toast for all guests, cake cutting), which made our decision for us. And the photo op. locations were really cool - especially being able to take a horse carriage into Greenfield Village for photos there! Highly recommend.

rience. Aileen (our wedding coordinator at the museum) was always available for questions & would promptly respond with an answer. We meticulously picked vendors who had frequented the museum to ensure a smooth & stress free wedding day. With the added efforts of Aileen & Scott, our wedding day was nothing short of amazing! I would HIGHLY recommend hosting a wedding at The Henry Ford Museum.

f. From the moment we walked into the ballroom at Lovett, we knew that we wanted to have our wedding in such an incredible and well-preserved piece of history. We were then paired with our awesome event coordinator Aileen who worked with us throughout our year-long engagement to make sure all of the details of our day were taken care of. She had great advice and used her experience to ensure our wedding was the best it could be. On the day of our wedding, Aileen worked with our vendors to ensure our vision was executed perfectly and our banquet manager Jason was completely on top of all of our guest's needs. I could not have asked for a better team of people to help make our wedding day amazing!

ees were huge! Two chicken breasts for the pretzel chicken entree! They assign a coordinator who you work with from the start to make your dream wedding come true!

was so convenient having the catering/bar taken care of on site. The way the team set everything up for the reception, it was absolutely stunning. The food was amazing. To top it off, the staff made sure to gather the vendor items for us. I would strongly recommend The Henry Ford.

we're so grateful for her! The food was so good, the backdrops were lovely. The helped with a ton of the small details and did whatever they could to make the day run smoothly. Every single museum employee we encountered was the most polite and great to chat with. It was such a great experience and highly recommend this venue!

bsolutely phenomenal. Jaime worked to make sure that our day could go exactly as we wanted it to. I felt so at ease knowing that she was there to make sure all the details fell in to place. Jaime was incredibly attentive via email and our meetings were always so fun and productive. Jaime had such great ideas to bring the museum to life on our special day. Everyone raved about the food at the wedding-the potatoes are seriously to die for! I would highly recommend The Henry Ford if you're looking for a venue that is unique, elegant, and timeless!

r, Jaime, was incredible at helping us figure out what we wanted for our day. From food choices to lighting rentals, she helped us with so so much and I don't know what I would have done without her.

orking with and made all of the things we were hoping for a reality! She is honestly one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and made the wedding planning process so much less stressful. Everyone at Lovett Hall was so kind and accommodating the day of the wedding which made the nerves go away on more than one occasion. The food is AMAZING, not just your standard wedding banquet food and the additional options for appetizers/dessert were so fun and unique! If you love a beautiful, historical venue and think that's what you want for your wedding, I HIGHLY recommend Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford!!!)

, the staff was so accommodating, and guest raved about the space! Loved this venue, and Jaime (Henry Ford event coordinator) really helped to make our dream day a reality.

t Planner at the Henry Ford. She helped us right from the start through to the day of the wedding. Jamie offered suggestions I would have never thought of that made the day even more special. The food and appetizers were delicious and the serving staff outstanding as well. The staff worked very well with our flower, cake, and DJ vendors. One last comment, the museum was the perfect venue to host the reception, its beautiful on its own and with the lights over the dining tables it was over the top gorgeous...plus this time of year, we had the Christmas Tree as a backdrop....our guests were thrilled to tour the museum after dinner.

d now my friend. She made sure that everything was the way I wanted and was always available for me to answer any questions and help with everything I needed. She truly was a godsend through this entire experience and I will forever be grateful for all she did during this special time in our lives.

was a breeze. They made planning our special day very easy and stress free. Jaime Smith was lovely to work with during this process. The day of the event was PERFECT. The Henry Ford staff provided the best service I have ever experienced in my life. They were super responsive and went above and beyond to take care of the guests and wedding party. Linda, our event coordinator for the day of the event, was a such a pleasure to work with. The food was hands down the best food I have ever had. The guests were amazed at how beautiful and well everything tasted. Chief Dave was so kind and created a very special day for my husband and I. The Henry Ford is the most magical and amazing place to get married. I am so happy and grateful! I love the Henry Ford! I could go on for days ranting and raving about this place. Thank you for everything.

reception within steps of each other - food was delicious - fun Model T ride through Greenfield Village for photos What we hated and why we would not recommend The Henry Ford to others: - our ceremony representative seemed judgmental of our non-traditional ceremony ("That's weird") - we had planned our first look in the museum, with the approval of our event manager, and when we were taking photos for our first look, we were made to leave by museum staff because apparently we did not have proper approval (I spoke to our event manager later that day and she stated it was a miscommunication... but it still disrupted our photos) - when returning from our Model T ride, there was no one at the gate to open it for us at the allotted time, which meant we had to sit around for 10 minutes while our driver tried to contact someone. This disrupted an obviously already tight pre-ceremony photo schedule - and lastly, the worst -- rude bar staff and banquet manager (which I saw mentioned in another review here as well). They were strict about carding, which I understand, but they were accusatory and rude to many. Especially Scott, the banquet manager, would follow people onto the dance floor to ask for IDs and take drinks away if they didn't have them (even if they had already been served by a bartender) and made rude comments to a few of our guests. Many people left with a sour taste in their mouth. Finally, they closed the bar 30 minutes sooner than what we had paid for without explanation. After the fact, our event manager apologized & refunded us the money for that time, but I would rather have had a positive experience than any amount of money. Would not recommend.

open a restaurant so I could eat those meals every day). And the relationship with our event manager, Samantha Saylor, was what dreams are made of. She constantly calmed our chaos and accommodated everything we wanted/needed. I just can’t say enough good things about The Henry Ford, because our entire wedding weekend still has me speechless. Every moment was magical, and that was possible because of this team, their venues and their menus.

have anything to worry about. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to and really enjoyed it. The servers at the reception were very attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic. Everyone loved the carriage rides and the drivers. We really enjoyed planning the wedding with Jamie. Linda and Don were amazing on our wedding day making sure everything ran smooth and we enjoyed the day. I would definitely recommend having a wedding at The Henry Ford!

pleasure. She was very helpful and was on top of everything for us. We had the historic menu for the dinner and that was delicious as well. It's a really special place and the Henry Ford pulls it off beautifully!

nry Ford went above and beyond what we had planned. The food and service were absolutely amazing! The whole experience was effortless!

like I was important and they cared. Food was amazing and you cannot beat the decor. We got married in the actual museum and it was beautiful, compliments are still coming in. Guests were able to walk through the museum which they loved! I would recommend getting married here to anyone, The Henry Ford made our wedding truly amazing.

couldn't find anything that felt right. Once we saw Lovett Hall, we knew it was the perfect place - the beautiful floors, the elegant chandeliers, the history of the building, it really can't be beat. We also loved knowing that we would have the whole building for our event and wouldn't be sharing the space with other weddings (which was common at a lot of other venues). Once we booked we were paired up with Aileen as our point person and she was amazing to work with. She was great at communicating with us and truly helped us to have our dream wedding. The venue is stunning, the food was so amazing, everyone we worked with was great, we really could not have asked for more. Our wedding was two months ago and we still have people telling us it was the best wedding they've ever been to. I cannot recommend Lovett Hall strongly enough!

we trusted her completely with our big-day. Pat was our day-of coordinator at Lovett Hall and did a wonderful job. The staff at Lovett Hall spoiled us like crazy at our reception - we were so amazed and grateful for their kindness throughout the evening. On top of that, Lovett Hall is the most beautiful ballroom and takes your breath away - it's an amazing space for a wedding reception. We took photos around Greenfield Village before our ceremony and loved the historical scenery for our photos. Getting married at Lovett Hall was always our dream, and the day was more magical than we could have ever imagined. If you are thinking about getting married at The Henry Ford, don't think twice! It will be nothing but a positive and magical experience.

t the same time. They loved being able to "wander around" the museum or dance under an airplane and all with a cocktail in their hand! The food was delicious and the staff was beyond professional; some of the best customer service I have ever seen. It simply doesn't get any better than The Henry Ford.

hat we could already picture dancing on with all of our friends — nothing beats a room as pretty as that, especially one full of Michigan history. But the real reason our wedding turned out great was because of the staff at The Henry Ford. Donna, in particular, was always there for us and helped us every step of the way. We came to our first meeting feeling like we had no clue what our next steps should be and she was so reassuring mapping out the whole process with us. Everything turned out exactly as we had plans and we couldn't have had more fun celebrating the night away here with all of our family and friends.

ming process going into the process, but The Henry Ford has their wedding planning down perfectly. Everyone was responsive, accommodating, and professional to ensure that our wedding was absolutely the best day of our lives. Thank you again for everything!

were her one and only wedding and priority! Our guests loved the space, the food, the everything.

ride, Groom and guests. We were very fortunate to work with Aileen as our wedding planner! She is so sweet and considerate and focused on every detail. She was always quick to respond whenever we have a question or a change to be made. The food was outstanding as well! The entire staff throughout the event was amazing. They made sure our every need was met! I would highly recommend Lovett Hall for anyone planning a wedding! It is a experience we will always cherish!

etail oriented and responsive. Pat was our banquet coordinator and she and her staff were excellent! We spent the afternoon before our wedding taking pictures around Lovett, Greenfield Village (rented a model T!) and the museum and were happy to have so many fun photo opportunities. A few tips I learned along the way: -if your ceremony starts at 6 (which most of them do), you will pretty much need to do all photos/first look ahead of time -you can do Lovett pretty reasonably, just keep your eye on the food and drink bill. There are so many yummy menu options. We went with two of the cheaper items (hazelnut encrusted chicken and lemon butter salmon) and the house bar package and the ice cream sundae bar and it helped to keep our costs down while still getting rave reviews. You could easily get up to around $150+/guest (including service fees, etc.) if you wanted more bar time, fancier drink package, filet mignon, etc. Spend some time exploring their online resources for wedding packages, menus, etc. We found it to be cheaper to split everything up rather than choose a package. -don't forget to budget in the service fees and taxes. It may seem high at first, but it is worth every penny for the quality of work and service you get here. -one plus is that you can rent specialty linens, chairs, etc. from The Henry Ford. I highly recommend that since it is so simple to coordinate multiple services with one vendor and planner. -I also had all of my table decorations (guest book, cupcake, placecards, etc.) boxed up with diagrams and the staff will set them up if you deliver them in advance. This is a great perk since you shouldn't need to pay for an additional decorator (honestly- the room speaks for itself so you dont have to add too much!). We would absolutely recommend this venue for anyone looking to have an elegant wedding with delicious food and top notch service. You will not be disappointed!

little concerned about the price, but we really got a high quality experience for the money.

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isions we made throughout the process, and they were so easy and accommodating throughout the entire process. We worked directly with Samantha - she always responded quickly, and I did not worry about one thing the day of our event because I knew she would have any issues handled. I would recommend her and the Henry Ford to anyone getting married - our guests are still talking about how much fun they had!!!

emails. Christine, our head server throughout the night, was absolutely fantastic. She was so accommodating and friendly. In addition to the hor d’oeuvres and dinner, we had a popcorn station, coney dog station, and fruit cobbler for dessert instead of cake. All of it was amazing. The only recommendation I have is increasing the time the food stations are out. There didn’t seem to be enough time to try it all! Overall, though, it was a wonderful experience working with wonderful people!

ring, and quite possibly one of the sweetest people I've met. Christina was always prompt in answering emails and she was always tending to our concerns and questions. Her warmth and enthusiasm kept us sane and comfortable throughout the whole planning process, and I truly felt as though I was working with a friend of mine. My husband, parents and I sincerely enjoyed working with Christina and the entire staff. Between the stunning hall, the delicious food, and the springy floors that make dancing so fun, our wedding could not have been more perfect!

dding! The event staff is wonderful and I couldn't begin to express how much they helped us through the wedding process. Absolutely the best wedding spot ever!!

ud for the rest of the people sitting at tables/mingling), the museum is completely available to guests for wandering during the event (there are even staff members present to answer questions!) which was perfect for guests who don't really like to dance. The food was excellent (we didn't even have a cake, just went with one of their plated dessert options, which people told us they were happy about...not everyone likes cake!) and the service was really prompt (no long waits for each course) and friendly. We were going to have our ceremony in the courtyard but it was cold and raining so we ended up having it in the theater, which turned out ok. Samantha was our coordinator, and made everything very easy for us, as we were planning the wedding from out of town. The museum really goes the distance in terms of putting it all together. We were assigned someone who ran our ceremony rehearsal (she was like a heteronormative drill sergeant but it was probably for the best), there was a lighting specialist/stage manager for the ceremony inside, a banquet manager during the reception, numerous security guards, staff to assist guests where to go, staff scattered around the museum to answer questions about exhibits and artifacts, and probably more people working behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly. While it's pretty expensive, what you get for your money totally supersedes what you'd get for the same price point at another nice venue such as the Colony Club. Everything is taken care of for you at the Henry Ford, everything is made extremely convenient and easy for your guests (I highly recommend having the ceremony and reception both in the museum), the guests get to explore a huge museum privately, eat delicious food (like an 11pm taco bar or post-dinner international coffee station!!), and dance under a giant plane. But really, so many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and I'd have to agree : )

was unique and fun. My guests loved that they could have the whole museum to themselves and walk around and take in everything. This venue is especially good with entertaining kids since they were able to play with some of the exhibits and find the molds throughout the museum to create. Starting out, it was at times hard to get ahold of the Events manager to actually book the museum for my wedding. But Aileen made up for it all as my wedding coordinator. She was such a pleasure to work with and plan a wedding with. Anything I asked of her she ensured I had it available and was always available to meet or talk to. Correspondences were timely and she made the day so wonderful. Every part of the museum is beautiful and the food was great (compliments by many), I would highly recommend this as a venue and especially Aileen

our guests was that the service, food, and drinks were excellent. The staff did a great job. The venue is so beautiful, we had many guests compliment how well Lovett hall is kept. Several guests enjoyed the gardens, balcony, and downstairs area in addition to the ball room. Would highly recommend this venue for your event.

nd insisted that it was right. However, as everyone was getting seated, we quickly realized they had flipped the seating chart! Our closest family (i.e. parents and aunts and uncles) tables were in the back and friends were in front by the head table. They served a limited amount of hor dourves and wouldn't open the bar, not even for water or pop, until dinner was served. Waiters and bar staff especially were extremely rude. Definitely make sure that everyone has their ID because they card everyone. I was in the bridal party, I left my purse back at the hotel where we got ready (20 minutes away) so I did not have my ID. I was 25 at the time and I do look young so I understand the need to check my ID, however, it really ruined my night because my cousin had to leave to get my ID and when I gave them my ID they scrutinized it and monitored me all night. Attitude every time I got a drink. I felt uncomfortable the whole night. Also, more importantly, my brother had ordered premium drinks and the bar was stocked with low shelf liquor. To make it worse they were super stingy on the alcohol! It was a beautiful hall but really horrible service for too high of a price. I'm planning my own wedding now and this popped up in featured venues and I wanted to warn future brides!

nd the Staff at The Henry Ford Museum was beyond amazing. We are truly blown away. From the Décor, Food, Lightning to the Staff, everyone and everything was beyond how we imagined it would be. Donna and her Staff were an absolute delight to work with and I do not think our reception would have been so perfect without the expertise and partnership. Donna was always available when I needed advice and her charisma and kindness helped make the process even more exciting. Again, we can not say thank this Team enough for how wonderful everything was. Our sincere gratitude to the Chef, Staff, Bar, Managers, and anyone else whom I may have missed for their excellent service.

it was the best wedding they have ever been to!

ticular staff member was so helpful to my parents with loading our gift box, champagne flutes and knife. She was available to my parents all night for anything they need. My coordinator Aileen was so amazing and made sure everything went smoothly that evening. She also worked extremely well with my wedding planner working out details for the reception. They made my wedding day the best day ever. The pictures looked spectacular.

as so helpful and I didn't worry about a thing the day of my wedding! My guests were all so happy when they left and are telling me how much fun they had. I would defiantly recommend this venue to anyone that loves to take a step back in time for a romantic and intimate location! It was a night I'll always remember!

museum and could not have asked for a better time. The food was great, and the service was amazing. When we arrived after our ceremony we escorted through Greenfield Village in a Model T. It was one of many highlights of our day. Our vendors were able to display their talents with some really cool backdrops throughout the village and museum. Our guests had a great time. More then a year from our wedding, we still have many friends and family members who rave about the experience they had. We would not hesitate to recommend the venue to other couples. Our wedding day was very special, and we have a lot of people to thank for that. The staff at THF was very helpful, and provided us a great experience. To those at The Henry Ford, thank you!

d friendly staff! The Henry Ford has several venue options, and my husband and I picked Lovett Hall because we wanted an elegant and classy affair. We were married there on May 31, 2014, and I cannot say enough great things about our experience. Leading up to our event, the entire planning process was not only easy, it was fun! Our wedding planner was Aileen Lessnau, who was FABULOUS and so fun to work with that I actually MISS her now that the wedding is over. Aileen walked us through the whole planning process, was always calm and patient, listening to my rantings, read my lengthy emails, and thought of every last detail for me! She had great ideas for everything. She took so much stress off me, especially because I was planning the event remotely. Lovett Hall was breathtaking on our wedding day. It was everything we had imagined and more. Our guests are still raving - 5 months later! - about the food they were served, the service they received, and the beauty of the venue. Several of our friends and family have told us it was the BEST wedding they've been to! We look back at our wedding as a picture perfect day - a dream come true. The Henry Ford/Lovett Hall was exactly what we were looking for and helped us achieve our dream of a classic and elegant affair that our guests would enjoy! I cannot recommend it enough!

r October 4th, 2014, and I can absolutely say that I had my dream wedding. The entire process was so easy. My event coordinator, Samantha, was always prompt in her responses to my lengthy, crazy questions, and she made everything clear and effortless. I had heard horror stories about planning weddings, but I can truly say that it was so much fun and absolutely painless. My wedding was everything I had ever imagined. Everyone was raving about the food and service, and I had multiple people ask "How did you know you could get married here?!" or say, "What an incredible place to have a wedding!" People were blown away by the unique venue, and all of my guests loved having the museum open to explore throughout the evening. Not everyone can say they had their first dance in the clouds under a gigantic plane! ;) I really can't say enough about my experience with The Henry Ford. It was well worth the extra money that we had budgeted for our venue, and I don't regret a single thing. My husband, Scott, was skeptical at first due to the price; once he saw the "Driving America" car court, he was convinced! :) I can't thank the staff at Henry Ford enough for making our day so perfect!

We were fortunate enough to work with Donna Van Landschoot. She is AMAZING and made the whole planning process so much easier for us. She is on top of it and always promptly responded to my many emails. She took a lot of stress off of me! Lovett Hall and the Ginger Meyer garden were absolutely stunning the day of our wedding. The garden is where our ceremony was, and it was absolutely beautiful...everything I wanted. Our reception was in the ballroom of Lovett Hall, which was breathtaking! Our guests are still talking about it 5 months later! The pictures inside the hall turned out amazing because of how classy and elegant the ballroom is. We also did the horse and buggy ride with our wedding party to take pictures in Greenfield Village. This was well worth the cost ($450). We got to stop anywhere in the village we wanted to do photos after the village was already closed so we did not have to worry about tourists. They even had champagne waiting for us on the buggy. Our guests enjoyed an amazing cocktail hour in the lobby of Lovett Hall which is just as gorgeous as the rest of the building. When I look back on my wedding I cannot believe how amazing it was. Lovett Hall was my dream wedding place, and I fell in love with it when I first visited it. Any bride would be happy to have their wedding there! The staff was amazing, and I had the classy wedding I wanted.

guests tell us repeatedly that it was the best wedding they had ever been to not only because of the unique setting (the carousal really gave the entire night an extra spark!) but everyone raves about the amazing food too. As a bride, I could not be more thankful for how easy the staff made the entire process! Our coordinator, Aileen, was simply amazing to work with and was always quick to answer all my questions. They accommodated all my crazy ideas which we just loved. My dream wedding absolutely came true. My only wish is that we could live it over again so I can take in more of the amazing atmosphere and delicious food! The only downside I would mention is the cost. It is definitely more expensive than the average venue, but you are paying for the setting for a reason. Also, be sure to read through everything! There are many places where things can be cut or swapped for something else (especially with food/dessert) that can save money. However, the food is well worth the money! In the end, the total of everything didn't even matter because the entire night blew us away and we had the most amazing wedding day.

t very difficult for you to bring your own vendors (hence 2 hour set up for entire decor). Security gates gave my vendors a difficult time even after I explained our pictures began at a certain time and we were having bouquets delivered. We didn't have our bouquets in time because the security desk didn't let my florist in so thanks to their incompetence and unwillingness to go an extra step to get a clearance we didn't have bouquets in half our pictures. although the food was good and the hall itself is pretty it doesn't make up for their staff not having common sense.

ive in Virginia so planning a wedding from another state I thought was going to be an issue! I was completely wrong! Henry Ford provided a wedding coordinator that helps you get everything you want accomplished! Our coordinator, Samantha, was the best! She was on top of everything and gave out great suggestions. She really had an amazing view on what is relevant and stylish for weddings today. Also, the food was the best food ever! Everyone came up to us and told us it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! We had the Crab Cakes and Sirloin. Also, as our sides we had the stuffed tomato and this delicious potato cake,yum! The space was amazing. We had 200 people and the dance floor you never felt crowded on! Stage is perfect for a live band or a DJ as well! The venue just had such a vintage elegant charm you can't get anywhere else! I could really go on and on about how amazing this venue is! Just absolutely loved it and could not have asked for more!

ever made. I WISH I could say everything ran smoothly working with THF, but unfortunately, they turned what should have been happy and exciting memories, into lies and annoyances. Our Contract: THF did not start off on the right foot when our terrible THF coordinator sent us a book of an e-mail about menu choices and then slipped in a paragraph at the very bottom stating that they had changed the gratuity from 20% to 23%. 3% doesn’t sound like much, but when you are spending $35,000 on dinner alone, it is a lot. It wasn’t about affording it, it was the principle of the matter. It was BAD BUSINESS PRACTICES. We had a signed contract for one amount, and THF tried to slide by with another. Our wedding planner fought for us to have certain RIDICULOUS charges taken off in order to rectify the amount. Be ready for bogus charges like moving a table ten feet, that’s a $100 charge. EACH. Our signature drink, which only costs $12 a gallon to make, was $100 a gallon and you have to buy a minimum of three. THE AMOUNT OF RULES & CHARGES ARE RIDICULOUS & HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH MAINTAINING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE VENUE. Personnel: Being completely honest, we found THF representatives to be extremely rude, unprofessional and condescending. You WILL NOT be treated like a customer. You will be treated like a nuisance. In the end THF ended up needing to credit back some of our bar, over $2,000 worth because not as much was consumed as anticipated. Do you think they called? No. They also NEVER SERVED OUR GROOM’S CAKE. Bottom line: the only reason our day turned out beautiful was because of our private planner. THF zapped a lot of fun memories, and turned them sour. Keep looking if you want to enjoy your planning process.

from out of town and they made it very easy. The in-house wedding coordinators are extremely helpful and very accessible for anything questions, requirements or assistance.

n for favors) with the exception of cake, no bubbles inside or outside, no aisle runners, no tasting of buffet, station food, or after glow food items prior to the wedding, charging the cost of the most expensive entree for every person regardless of what they selected, not folding napkins from outside vendors, and more. It seemed like we found a lot of the rules out after signing the contract, which may have been partially our fault for not knowing all of the questions to ask up front. However, many requests that seemed reasonable (i.e. napkin folding) were not allowed. Our sales representative was nice and tried very hard to be helpful, but was often confusing, long winded, and slow to respond.

mazing chandeliers and beautiful wood flooring we decided to host our wedding in the Henry Ford Museum where we danced underneath the plane all evening long! the best part about the museum is that our guests were able to walk around the museum and visit the various artifacts in the museum itself! We loved our planner and enjoyed having a private tasting with her where we could express some of our ideas for the day as well as taste some of the food we would be serving that evening. She even helped us create the beautiful and elegant atmosphere we were looking for by incorporating linens, chairs and lighting. We even rode in a model-t and horse drawn carriages to take photos out in the Village! Overall this was an amazing wedding experience where our guests are still saying this was THE best wedding they have ever been too! We are so glad to have had our wedding planning experience here, it was well worth it to be at ease the entire day and know everything would be taken care of!