About this vendor
Venue Blue is a stunning waterfront wedding venue in Traverse City, MI. Perched on Discovery Pier, this property boasts unrivaled vistas of Lake Michigan and offers countless bespoke photoshoot opportunities. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand affair, this is the ultimate setting to celebrate. It has panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay, shimmering waters, and breathtaking sunsets.
Venue Blue features an expansive indoor pavilion that spans 4,000 square feet and comfortably accommodates up to 300 guests. The open floor plan offers versatility, while the transparent, pull-down weather protector guarantees comfort in all conditions, making it ideal for weddings year-round. The pavilion’s permanent overhead lighting and heating provide a warm, inviting atmosphere as daylight fades. Adjacent to the indoor pavilion is over 4,000 square feet of outdoor space on the pier, offering uninterrupted views of Lake Michigan. This uncovered area provides a picturesque setting for outdoor ceremonies, allowing couples to utter their vows with the sparkling lake stretching out to the horizon behind them.
At Venue Blue, every detail is designed to ensure a seamless wedding experience. An on-site venue manager can assist with venue-related needs, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the big day. The venue also offers floor planning software to help couples optimize the space according to their event needs. There is ample parking for all your guests, and the property is handicap accessible. The venue’s commitment to accessibility and its stunning location make it an exceptional choice for a wedding destination.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Park
Venue Service Offerings
- Rentals & Equipment
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My wife and I held a welcome party to our wedding the night before here. Sort of a beefed up cocktail party. Allowed our guests who were traveling in (most) to have more experience...
s during the weekend.
The space was massive! And gorgeous. We got a ton of compliments on the space from our guests plenty of parking and easy to find. Close to downtown so if guests wanted to do more they could walk. Would definitely recommend for any event you may want to host.
We had our wedding reception at Venue Blue. It is a gorgeous outdoor venue, right on the water with sail boats nearby. We added on the day of coordination. Laura and her team did a...
n amazing job making sure our event was perfect! It was a magical day we will never forget!! Wonderful picture opportunities here as well!
I hosted my sister’s bridal shower here and it was absolutely beautiful. Little additional decorating was needed as the pavilion itself is beautiful.
For a half day with a direct ...
water view, you can’t beat the price. Laura, the Venue Manager, was amazing and incredibly helpful all the way through the process and assisted us the day of.
This venue is so iconic and unique. The location is 10/10! Every photo from our wedding has the most stunning backdrop with the water and sailboats! We added the day-of coordinator...
on and it was the BEST decision! Laura was so helpful, detail orientated, organized, and kind! We have gotten so many compliments about the location! I would host every event at Venue Blue if I lived closer!
We had our welcome party at Venue Blue the night before our wedding and it was perfect! We ended up with fantastic weather, but even if we hadn't, I wasn't worried because the str...
ucture has so many fans/retractable walls/other options for cooling and protecting you from the elements. Our guests loved the setting right on the water, and people enjoyed spreading out on the grassy areas around the pavilion as the evening went on.
Laura, the venue coordinator, is super helpful and responsive, and my wife and I commented to each other multiple times throughout the planning process about how much we appreciated her and enjoyed working with her. We definitely recommend Venue Blue for whatever event you might be planning.
Venue Blue is absolutely stunning, a newly built, perfectly situated pavilion on West Bay. If you are looking for an outdoor venue with the best sunsets in Traverse City, look no f...
urther. Laura and the whole team took incredible care of us and we couldn't be more grateful!
Contact
13223 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI | Northern Michigan, Traverse City
