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Ellen Boeve
Ellen Boeve
Manager

27 years in business

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The Inn at Bay Harbor is a luxurious wedding venue located in the Bay Harbor, Michigan area. This debonair locale is the ideal venue for creating that romantic, fanciful dream wedding. Set amidst Little Traverse Bay, The Inn at Bay Harbor is perfect for extraordinary wedding photography. Couples get wrapped up in the awe-inspiring sunsets and crystal clear waters as they engage in an extravagant day of beauty and memories with their family and friends.

Facilities and Capacity
The Inn at Bay Harbor is a full-service wedding venue with multiple indoor and outdoor options to accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions as large as 175 guest. This top of the line event space offers couples a variety of catering and bar packages, and focuses on ensuring that the newlywed couple can enjoy their magical moment.

Services Offered
Inn at Bay Harbor is a full-service wedding venue. This venue also offers additional services like:

  • Accommodations
  • Clean up
  • Event planning
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Outside vendors
  • Setup
  • Wireless Internet

History
Established in 1998, The Inn at Bay Harbor became the bar for luxurious vacationing and living along Lake Michigan. With its fancy decor designed after the history of the grand hotels, this location was known for its stunning sunsets; attracting tourist around the world for over 100 years.

Location
The Inn at Bay Harbor is located along the shores of Lake Michigan. This ritzy space is also set among local restaurants and lodging. Only minutes away from Harbor Spring Airport, couples can head straight to the honeymoon following their reception.

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?

$16,000

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

$6,500

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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?

$75

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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Beach
Country/Golf Club
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
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?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel

Weddingwire
4.7/5 21 reviews
Google
4.7/5 885 reviews
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Breanna Sent on 09/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue, beautiful views

We had our wedding at the Inn at Bay Harbor two days ago and we are still on cloud nine from the whole experience. The views are stunning, the service is impeccable, and the food is delicious. We worked with the hotel event coordinator, Tina, to help us plan our day. She was excellent and detail oriented all through the planning process and made us feel at ease on the days leading up to the wedding. On our wedding day she made sure everything was perfect and even helped me bustle my dress when my family was having trouble! Many of our guests told us it was the nicest wedding they have every been to and I credit that to the Inn at Bay Harbor and their staff.
Emilyne
Emilyne Sent on 07/29/2012
5 out of 5 rating
First of all, the place is amazing! The scenery is just beautiful that you'll hardly need any decoration to make it look pretty. Second, they assign you an event manager to handle the details of the wedding and they're very thorough. We got Megan and she walked us through the details that we never even thought about. Needless to say, it helped our wedding flow more smoothly. In terms of food, everyone thought the food was really good. Definitely a perfect place that has everything you need for a wedding! Highly recommended!
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Ursula Sent on 11/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing place for wedding guests & hair/makeup!

We had our wedding at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club - but got our hair, makeup, and had most of our guests stay here for our wedding weekend July 6-8. We also had our Sunday farewell brunch there. Our wedding was at the tail end of the 4th of July week - which is usually the busiest time of the year for the Petoskey area. The Inn at Bay Harbor were so accommodating, friendly, and great to work with - you wouldn't have even guessed that they had a crazy week. Our guests had such an amazing time there - there is so much to do at the Inn & the views are unbeatable. We even spent an extra night there on a "mini moon" where we got fun treats delivered by hospitality. Spa/Hair/Makeup: I had 12 hair appointments booked for the morning of our wedding & 11 makeup appointments - and the ladies did an AMAZING job. We were able to select a pandora music station, drink complimentary mimosas, and have so much fun together while getting pampered. Not to mention everyone looked seriously amazing for the wedding. I had Morgan as my hair stylist, and Melissa for my makeup, and they both mastered the exact style I wanted for the wedding day. Throughout the planning & trials they worked with me to get the look I wanted. Would highly recommend the Inn in general to stay at, or for the spa. Had so much fun and loved our time there.
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Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel frequently asked questions

Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
Inn at Bay Harbor, an Autograph Collection Hotel currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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