Whether you’re hosting your wedding at your family home, or a beloved vacation destination, Northern Michigan provides a stunning backdrop for your celebration. Lake views, shady stretches of forests, and country roads that lead to childhood memories are just a few reasons to get married here. As a Northern Michigan wedding planner, my passion is to help you host the wedding of your dreams in the place you love most.
For many couples, Northern Michigan holds fond memories. Some want to return to their family estate, while others long for the serene summer vacation spot they visited while growing up.
Hosting a wedding at a private home or beloved getaway creates a more personal and intimate experience. It’s also a beautiful way to blend nostalgia with your future as a newly married couple.
A private property—nestled on an inland lake off Lake Michigan, or surrounded by farmland and dense forest—is completely customizable. Hold your ceremony in front of a cherished oak tree, or pop up a chic tent near the water. Whether laid back or elegant, intimate or grand, it’s possible to plan a unique wedding at your favorite place with the right Northern Michigan wedding planner.
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There are more nuances when planning a wedding at a private estate than at a venue with four walls. A few things to consider include renting a tent, outdoor restroom facilities, parking, and local permit guidelines. It’s also important to know where guests will stay while they’re in town (which is sometimes a challenge in this part of the state).
We’ll help you plot out your tent location and a great spot for your dance floor. We work closely with local rental companies and can also ship items from out of state—and we’ll coordinate it all. You’ll also feel confident knowing we have a solid plan B (and C) in place for your wedding day. When you hire Alexa Kritis Events, we make your wedding planning experience fun, relaxing, easy, and beautiful.
Thankfully Alexa Kritis Events understands the logistics of planning a wedding at home, especially in Northern Michigan. As a full-service planner, I work hard to make your vision board a reality, all you have to do is relax knowing everything is handled. That includes finding overnight accommodations for all your out-of-town loved ones.
Along with vendors in Michigan, our team has great working relationships with pros in Tampa, Florida who are familiar with the Great Lakes State and willing to travel to you. This creates more opportunities for customization with a backdrop of the beautiful setting of Northern Michigan.
As a wedding planner familiar with Traverse City and the surrounding area, we’re ready to make your private estate wedding dream come true.
Gather your loved ones at your childhood home or private family property for a Northern Michigan wedding filled with memories and love. Whether it’s the picturesque location of Traverse City, Harbor Springs, Walloon Lake, Torch Lake, or Charlevoix, you’ll have a gorgeous backdrop.
Start your celebration with an outdoor ceremony at your private venue, or say “I do” at a local church (we love St. Joseph Catholic Church on Old Mission Peninsula). From there, pose for pictures at your favorite spots while guests enjoy an alfresco cocktail hour.
For your reception, a large open tent lets in the views of a peaceful lake, dense forest, sunflower field, or an iconic red barn. Inside are chic rental items and a dance floor big enough for all your guests. For an extra touch, line the driveway leading to your wedding site with flags or custom banners to help guests find their way.
You need an experienced Northern Michigan wedding planner to handle all the details of your dream celebration. Contact the team at Alexa Kritis Events today to get started.
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