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Krystle Pantall
Krystle Pantall
Director of Events

30 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Bay Harbor Yacht Club is a premier yacht club and waterfront wedding venue located in Petoskey, Michigan. Say “I do” surrounded by pristine blue waters and luxury yachts, creating one of the most picturesque and Instagram-worthy waterfront backdrops in the state.

The Club offers a variety of stunning event spaces, including the Lange Center Ballroom, the Promenade Dock with a garden backdrop for ceremonies, and the outdoor Lange Terrace each overlooking Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, Bay Harbor Yacht Club accommodates weddings of all sizes. Every space features panoramic lake views, abundant natural light, and elegant chandeliers. With soft, neutral interiors, the venue provides a timeless canvas that can be beautifully customized to reflect your unique wedding vision.

Facilities and Capacity

Bay Harbor Yacht Club can host celebrations ranging from intimate affairs to grand soirées of up to 400 guests. Couples may begin their day by exchanging vows on the Promenade Dock, framed by glistening waters and luxury yachts. Cocktail hour then follows on the Lange Terrace, offering elevated views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan.

The evening continues inside the Lange Center Ballroom, featuring exquisite chandeliers, wrap-around windows filled with natural light, and sweeping waterfront views. A spacious foyer opens directly to the waterfront terrace, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Here, newlyweds and their guests can dine, mingle, and dance the night away in celebration of their next chapter together.

Services Offered

Bay Harbor Yacht Club is a full-service wedding venue offering on-site amenities and professional support to ensure a seamless event experience. The Club provides a selection of in-house items, including Club-owned chiavari chairs, tables, white house linens, china, flatware, and glassware.

All weddings hosted at Bay Harbor Yacht Club feature the Club’s exclusive, in-house food and beverage services, known for exceptional quality and presentation. Optional in-house event planning services are also available to assist couples throughout the planning process. Couples are encouraged to contact the Bay Harbor Yacht Club team to learn more about hosting their wedding at this unforgettable waterfront venue.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$70

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Country/Golf Club
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

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Reviews of Bay Harbor Yacht Club

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Reviewers had exceptional experiences at Bay Harbor Yacht Club, with raving reviews about the service, communication, venue, and stunning views. The staff, including event planners Krystle and Lora Ashley, were highly praised for their helpfulness and support throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding. Guests appreciated the delicious food, seamless coordination with vendors, and smooth execution of the event, making it a dream come true wedding experience. Highly recommended for its beautiful setting, top-notch service, and overall professionalism.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers had exceptional experiences at Bay Harbor Yacht Club, with raving reviews about the service, communication, venue, and stunning views. The staff, including event planners Krystle and Lora Ashley, were highly praised for their helpfulness and support throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding. Guests appreciated the delicious food, seamless coordination with vendors, and smooth execution of the event, making it a dream come true wedding experience. Highly recommended for its beautiful setting, top-notch service, and overall professionalism.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 5 reviews
Google
4.6/5 138 reviews
C
Carole Sent on 01/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Evening on the Quarterdeck

From the firing of the cannon to announce sunset to the dancing under the Gazebo Bar, the evening was spectacular. The Yacht Club outperformed their reputation for great service as the delicious passed hors d'oeurves and dedicated cocktails flowed. The couple glowed and the ambiance was magic!
C
Charlie Sent on 01/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Bay Harbor Yacht Club

We had our wedding at Bay Harbor Yacht Club and they were amazing. The service, communication and venue were everything we hoped for. Day of service made things go extremely smooth and helped alleviate a lot of the stress. The entire club was amazing to work with and we highly recommend. Truly an incredible experience. First class!
Maha
Maha Sent on 01/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at BHYC

Having our daughter's wedding at Bay Harbor Yacht Club was the best decision. The venue is absolutely beautiful and elegant with beautiful views of the lake and offering many indoor/outdoor options to help you create the perfect ceremony and reception celebration regardless of weather conditions. The food and service were amazing. The event planning staff were incredibly effective and supportive and worked with us tirelessly until the last day when we had to adjust plans due to unexpected weather. At the end, it was the perfect dream come true wedding for our daughter and we couldn't have asked for more. We also had the next day brunch at BHYC and it was a perfect. Highly recommend Bay Harbor Yacht Club!
T
Tyler Sent on 01/15/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect rainy wedding

he Bay Harbor yacht club was an incredible experience for my wife and I. The event planners (Krystle and Lora Ashley) were extremely helpful in our entire process. They helped us with all of our needs from meal selections to outside vendor support and everything in between. They also made sure our day went extremely smooth by working with us to plan everything we could think of so there were no surprises throughout the day. They also made sure we were extremely comfortable both in the planning process and throughout the actual wedding and always listened to our ideas as well as providing great ideas of their own. The rest of the staff was very hard working and helpful as well.

The food was INCREDIBLE! The venue was beautiful both inside and out and all of our guests (and of course us) loved it.
John
John Sent on 01/16/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

July 2024 Wedding

We had an incredible wedding reception at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club. Northern Michigan has many incredible spots. When we search and saw the Yacht Club we knew that was the right place. The team was great to work with. Strong communication and familiar with many vendors. The cooperation between Bay Harbor and our vendors was very smooth. The team for dinner service did an excellent job and the food was amazing. The space was setup great and supplied a great flow for our reception. Eating/Dancing area was amazing. Outdoor area was easy to step out and get amazing views! I highly recommend this venue!
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Krystle Pantall
Krystle Pantall
Director of Events
Lora Ashley Morris
Lora Ashley Morris
Event Coordinator

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Bay Harbor Yacht Club frequently asked questions

Bay Harbor Yacht Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bay Harbor Yacht Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bay Harbor Yacht Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Bay Harbor Yacht Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Waterfront
Bay Harbor Yacht Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bay Harbor Yacht Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bay Harbor Yacht Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Bay Harbor Yacht Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Bay Harbor Yacht Club is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.
Bay Harbor Yacht Club currently offers 2 discount promotions for wedding services.
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