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158 years in business

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The Detroit Yacht Club, located on Belle Isle, which lies on the Detroit River, Michigan, is the perfect venue to create your memorable moment. Welcome your guests to our historic clubhouse, filled with intriguing artistic treasures and stunning architectural details. For up to 300 guests, our professional staff is ready to help bring your event to life!

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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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

Which of the following are included in the 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?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

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

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

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Marina
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of Detroit Yacht Club

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The Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) has received outstanding reviews from multiple couples who held their weddings there. The venue is praised for its beautiful building, stunning views of the Detroit River, and delicious food. Reviewers appreciated the helpful and attentive staff, particularly coordinators like Lena and Kasia, who went above and beyond to ensure smooth and stress-free wedding days. The DYC's fair pricing, clear communication, and beautiful spaces like the fountain room and veranda for events were highlighted as reasons for choosing and recommending the venue.

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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.

The Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) has received outstanding reviews from multiple couples who held their weddings there. The venue is praised for its beautiful building, stunning views of the Detroit River, and delicious food. Reviewers appreciated the helpful and attentive staff, particularly coordinators like Lena and Kasia, who went above and beyond to ensure smooth and stress-free wedding days. The DYC's fair pricing, clear communication, and beautiful spaces like the fountain room and veranda for events were highlighted as reasons for choosing and recommending the venue.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 48 reviews
Google
4.6/5 801 reviews
Tamara
Tamara Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding at the DYC!

The DYC was the perfect venue for my daughter's wedding which was held in the beautiful fountain room. The staff went out of their way to ensure it was a perfect day. The food was absolutely fabulous (we recommend the salmon & filet duet plate). Both Lena and Kasia in the Catering department were amazing and ensured that no details were missed. The day was stress free thanks to them and Kasia, who was working during the event, was attentive and responsive to all questions and requests. Thank you DYC! We will be back.
Omkar
Omkar Sent on 05/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

The DYC was incredible and we couldn't have picked a better venue for our wedding, it is truly a beautiful building, we barely needed any decorations! Lena was very kind and helped everything run super smoothly, and the food was also amazing!
Christina
Christina Sent on 05/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical place to get married

My dream was to get married in Detroit and Belle Isle was always my happy place. So, when we found DYC as a potential venue for our wedding day, I was hopeful it would be a good fit. I was dazzled by the venue space and fell in love. It ended up being the best backdrop for our wedding. We rented the Trophy room to get ready and regroup during the day. The guests were very impressed with the building, the history, the beautiful view of the water, skyline and sunset. The catering manager was professional, communicative and we received a great quality of service and value. And the Food! Everyone loved the food! Servers and bartenders also took good care of our guests.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 05/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Detroit Venue

Getting married at the DYC was one of our very best wedding decisions. We knew we wanted to get married in the city of Detroit and saw several venues, but the Yacht Club stood out for several reasons. The pricing was fair and everything was up front with service fees/gratuities etc. which is hugely helpful when budgeting. We worked with Samantha who was awesome- easy to communicate with and very responsive to emails. And every staff member we encountered during the wedding was awesome. The space is also incredibly beautiful, we loved being able to have the ceremony and reception in the same room. It was a perfect size for our 175 person wedding. The veranda for cocktail hour and cigars was perfect too- it ended up raining during our reception but everything is covered so we could still enjoy the outdoors, which is super helpful when trying to plan around Michigan’s sometimes unpredictable weather. I cannot recommend the DYC enough!
Hilary
Hilary Sent on 02/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

My husband and I loved everything about get married at DYC. The staff was so attentive, especially Samantha, whose customer service skills are really unparalleled. All aspects of our wedding there were executed flawlessly by staff, down to the smallest details. The food was AMAZING. Pricing is very fair and they do not nickel and dime you, which was our biggest complaint during venue shopping. The space is so grand and beautiful and timeless. Samantha, Sarah and Chef Nicolai went outside the box to accommodate our special requests and make sure we were happy. If Samantha was annoyed with how type A we were during the planning process, she never showed it. We will cherish our memories there forever. Thank you so much DYC!
J
Jessica Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Venue

Our wedding at the DYC was fantastic. Sam (Catering Sales) and Sarah (Banquet Director) were very helpful in the lead up to and on the day of our event. The staff was helpful and attentive as well. The food was delicious. I was so impressed filets and chicken were cooked perfectly for our group of 100 people. The Fountain Room is a beautiful space and was set perfect for our day. Sara even had staff help adjust tables after seeing the room to make sure people did not feel crowded. We were checked on through the event to make sure things were going well. Fantastic experience for our wedding.
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 06/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Wedding Venue!

Working with the DYC for our wedding was an excellent experience - Samantha was incredibly professional, responsive, flexible, and did everything she could to make our wedding visions come to life! The serving staff was also very professional and did a great job during the event as well. The venue is incredibly unique and gorgeous, the veranda makes the whole evening even more unforgettable, and the setting on the river is just beautiful. 10/10 would recommend having your wedding here!
V
Victoria Sent on 06/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Day

Sam at the Detroit Yacht Club us absolutely the best…very organized pays attention to detail and delivers a perfect day! The food and drinks were amazing and the venue accommodated special requests and knocked it out of the park! The building is beautiful and they are so easy to work with! Sam is your girl if you’re looking for the perfect day!
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 06/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding!

We cannot say enough amazing things about the Detroit Yacht Club! They made all our wedding dreams come true! Samantha was fantastic to work with from start to finish. She was very attentive and accommodating throughout the planning process. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful with the historic ballroom and the covered veranda overlooking the river and the perfectly manicured grounds. Our guests raved about the food! Many said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! We were so pleased with everything the DYC had to offer and would recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue!
Esther
Esther Sent on 06/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect

I can’t complain about anything really. The only thing I didn’t care for was that they only took cash. So I couldn’t charge anything (venue, food, alcohol). The price was great but cash was difficult. I sent payments through my “bill pay” on my bank app. I was extremely happy with everything.
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Detroit Yacht Club frequently asked questions

Detroit 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
Detroit Yacht Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Detroit Yacht Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Detroit Yacht Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Marina
  • Waterfront
Detroit Yacht Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Detroit Yacht Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Detroit Yacht Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Detroit Yacht Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Detroit Yacht Club is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.6 in average response time.
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