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About this vendor

Andrea Toliver
Andrea Toliver
Manager

Black-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, Pacific Islander-owned, Veteran-owned, Woman-owned

15 years in business

We speak English and French

Medium team (11-20 members)

Henderson Castle is a historic wedding venue located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This venue offers a unique experience where you can create special memories in a castle that has stood since the 1800s. Henderson Castle has been ranked one of the top historic bed and breakfasts and offers an all-encompassing experience for a weekend full of celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

Henderson Castle includes the entire grounds sprawling over four acres of gorgeous manicured land. Henderson Castle is home to an 11,000-square-foot Queen Anne-style mansion that blends architectural and artistic antiques. This mansion has been renovated over the years to feature modern amenities while still maintaining its historic charm. Some of the modern amenities offered by this mansion include heated marble floors, wireless internet, a sauna, a steam room, and a rooftop hot tub. The delicate artistic details include crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows, and fiber optic accents. This bed and breakfast makes for a lovely space to stay for you, your loved one, and select guests throughout the weekend of celebration. The indoor and outdoor grounds can be utilized for various events, including a bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. Henderson Castle is happy to host special events with up to 200 guests.

History

Henderson Castle was originally established in 1895 by Frank Henderson, a well-known businessman in the Kalamazoo area. His long-standing dream was to build a large estate on an undeveloped piece of land. He requested help from engineers, architects, and many other professionals to make his dream a reality. He enjoyed the estate through his death in 1899, and his wife resided there until 1908. Since then, Henderson Castle has had 9 different owners.

Services Offered

The team at Henderson Castle is excited to welcome couples and special events to this beautiful venue. This team aims to provide a regal and magical event for your big day. Henderson Castle will provide all the necessary chairs, tables, linens, silverware, flatware, and barware for your event.

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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?

$4,500

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

$4,500

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?

$5,000

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

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
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?

$7

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Resort
Restaurant
Rooftop

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
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?

Aisle Runners
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

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?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
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September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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Kelianne Sent on 06/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I absolutely loved Cortnee and the castle! I really enjoyed my wedding, and I was able to due to the minor details being taken care of for me. The available packages gave me everything I needed for a great deal. I'd absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with everything you need in one location. I honestly can't thank the castle enough for all the hard work they did to make my day special.
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Casey Sent on 06/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful castle

Attended an event last year. Very professional, great food, wonderful staff. The rooms are so neat, and it’s nice the history has been reserved.
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Teryn Sent on 04/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We loved having our wedding here! It’s an exquisite venue
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Rebecca Sent on 04/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Unique setting with exceptional service. Courtnee Lane and staff went above and beyond to make this a magical, fairytale experience. We would definitely recommend this venue to someone who is wanting a spectacular, intimate wedding. The castle is simply mesmerizing and the whole experience was unforgettable.
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Ashley Sent on 02/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I stumbled on the Henderson House by accident when looking for venues. I had never heard of it as it was out of town for us. I was in love just from pictures but could have never imagined how much more amazing it would be until our first walk through. I never even looked at any other venues after visiting this beautiful castle. Cortnee made planning the easiest thing ever, I am not sure how I could have done it without her! The day of the wedding I was never worried , never had any doubt of how the day would go and it was nothing but fireworks the whole time. The most beautiful wedding ever and we were so honored to be apart of this castle’s history! To have ours closest friends and family with us and able to stay the night was nothing but a dream. Chef was amazing and everything was customized to us. He is hands down my favorite chef ever! Amazingly talented!! Thank you to the Henderson House for making our dream wedding become a reality. We plan to visit a few times a year! They are now apart of our family as well!!
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Joel Sent on 10/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We were married October 1st, 2016.
My now husband, wanted to have a fairy tale wedding. So what better place than a castle would fulfill his dream! We found Henderson Castle on a Google search and instantly fell in love. From our first contact with the Henderson staff until the moment we left the venue we were treated with the most respect, given exactly what we requested, and were shown exceptional customer service. We truly could not be happier with how our wedding day turned out. The character of the castle was beautiful day and night. The rooms that were offered to our guests were detailed with original artwork, woodwork, and incredible furnishings. The detail of the castle is like nothing we had ever seen before. Especially a place that allows guests to see, touch, and use the beautiful pieces. Our guests were truly surprised by how unique the place is. Within the castle there are many unique pictures, pieces of furniture, cool bathrooms, and even pianos, but the part that meant the most to us were the people/staff that took such good care of us and our guests. The castle wedding coordinator was so responsive to our emails and phone calls. She truly made our day come together and gave us everything we asked for and even more. The chefs and wait staff were so incredible throughout the night! The food was absolutely delicious, great presentation and great flavor. Our chef even made us a tray full of chocolates and joined us for a quick dance on the dance floor! These are memories we will never forget! The next day the exceptional castle experience continued. We had a wonderful brunch and later had a couple's massage. All of our guests couldn't be happier with their experience at Henderson Castle and we feel the same about our entire experience with Henderson Castle. We can truly say that our day was perfect!
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User1485507 Sent on 12/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding here at the castle on Dec 22nd 2013 and I can't say how much we loved it! Everything was gorgeously decorated for the Christmas atmosphere and we didn't have to do much at all to add to it. The staff was also wonderful to work with and always answered all of our questions promptly. They also helped us out so much on the wedding day with set up. We had our ceremony inside on the beautiful staircase, and the staff was able to accommodate all of our 90 guests. Many people said it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had ever seen!
We then had a cocktail hour and the bartender (who was great and very knowledgeable/experienced) made a specialty candy cane martini just for our event. Guests were also free to look around the castle and loved seeing all of the different rooms and architecture. Dinner was amazing also! We had chicken, pork, or stuffed peppers with creamy tomato soup, rolls, and salad. The cake was custom designed by their pastry chef and made to look like a stack of Christmas gifts, everyone was very impressed and thought it was very unique.
We had the reception upstairs in the ballroom and it was really fun. The DJ that the castle provided was great and took requests and did games with the guests all night long. We also had a photo booth upstairs which the guests loved (provided by studio 616). At the end of the night, my bridesmaids and I went up into the rooftop hot tub with our wine which was a perfect end to the night. Many of our wedding party and family members went down into the "man cave" to enjoy some after party drinks with the bartender which was a great way to wind down after the party.
I had such a great experience at the castle and it honestly exceeded my expectations. I planned this wedding from Virginia since my husband
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Jessica Sent on 10/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Henderson Castle is the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding day. The architecture is stunning and all of our guests raved about the four course dinner. We had the entire castle, grounds and staff to meet all the needs of us and our guests. The spa onsite was a perfect way to prepare for the main event. Every anniversary will now be spent at Henderson Castle!
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Nichole Sent on 03/29/2013
5 out of 5 rating
we could not have picked a better place to be married than the Henderson castle. The uniqe expiriance of being able to have my family and friends stay the night and have breakfast together in the morning was priceless. The castle and the property are gorgeous and the staff was beyond helpful and inviting. we rented out the whole castle for 24 hours. we were marrided in the court yard outside followed by photos. while we finished our photos our guest went inside for a drink and orderves before we all sat down to a very delicious 7 course dinner. we finshed our evening dancing in the ballroom and migeling on the roof top. It was magical. I would recommend the Henderson Castle to anyone looking to be married or hold an event .
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Linda Sent on 08/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We held our reception at Henderson Castle in June and it was perfect from arrival to departure. Our 70 guests were welcomed with a cocktail hour: Champagne, fruit punch and hors d'oeuvres. This was followed by a four course dinner (salad, soup, entree, desert) - all courses were excellent and we received much positive feedback from our guests. The cake cutting was done very professionally by Francois Moyet and his assistant and was served as desert. Francois and his staff were the anchor for the event: Always of help and attentive but in the background (e.g. vase for my bridal bouquet). Francois supported the positive vibrations of our wedding with his friendly and patient character.
The wedding party stayed in the seven guests rooms at Henderson Castle. After our guests had left, we switched to the lounge room and enjoyed talking to everybody before we went to bed late. The rooms are absolutely clean and the quality of the bedsheets made it a comfortable night. We had the "Italian Room" and were woken up by the sun tickling our noses in the morning. Staying in these unique rooms makes you feel like you traveled back in time to a luxurious 19th century! It's a one-of-a-kind experience!
During breakfast we were surprised by a violin player who entertained the guests while we unwrapped our presents.
Five stars because it was a perfect wedding for us in a dream location!
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