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Journeyman Distillery

From 15 to 400 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Alison
Denise
Ellen
Shannon
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Recommended by 92% of couples

About this venue

Located in Three Oaks, Michigan, Journeyman Distillery is a rustic wedding venue. With its exposed wood interior and generously sized windows, your guests can enjoy breathtaking sunsets and views. This remodeled factory is located in the heart of Michigan's Harbor Country and is a short drive from various urban centers. It was lovingly renovated in 2010 by Johanna and Bill Welter and is fitted with modern conveniences alongside historic charm.

Facilities and Capacity

Journeyman Distillery's event spaces can accommodate anywhere from 25 to 300 of your closest family and friends. With indoor and uncovered outdoor options, couples are sure to find the right venue for their dream day. They can begin the day by preparing in an on-site get-ready room, helping them to spend time with their party in a private setting. The largest event space, Warren Hall, is an 8,000 square foot room with a capacity of 350 guests for cocktail receptions. It also welcomes ceremonies with 300 seated attendees. Reclaimed wooden floors and exposed beams lend a rustic feel, while the tall windows bathe the setting in natural light. This hall is also well-suited for receptions, thanks to the bar. A catering kitchen also shares the floor. More intimate gatherings can be held in The Grainery, which has a seating capacity of 150. It overlooks the distillery and features a copper-topped bar. A second intimate space is found in The Still Room, which boasts private access to a patio. Here, a cocktail reception of 100 guests can be held.

Services Offered

Journeyman Distillery is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering, and an on-site catering kitchen. Our room rental fee includes wood harvest tables that seat 8-10 guests, metal distillers chairs, linen napkin (choice of color), and all tableware and barware. Couples can choose from a selection of serving styles to best suit the tone of their wedding, including buffet and plated options. The packages include a sophisticated cocktail reception. Set up and clean up is offered by the venue's team, to give couples more time to fully enjoy the day. Outside wedding businesses are welcome to work with couples holding their wedding at this distillery.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 15 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Taylor & Patrick's wedding
Taylor & Patrick
16 photos
Eric & Kathryn's wedding
Eric & Kathryn
133 photos
Jordan & Thomas's wedding
Jordan & Thomas
38 photos

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?

$3,000

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

$1,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
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?

$9

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

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

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

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Country/Golf Club
Historic Building
Restaurant

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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 Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
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?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of Journeyman Distillery

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Journeyman is a rustic, one-of-a-kind venue with stunning space, standout food and cocktails, and a fun atmosphere guests loved. The team was attentive and kept the day running smoothly, though early planning involved staff changes and occasional slow responses. A bridal-suite double booking was quickly resolved.

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Journeyman is a rustic, one-of-a-kind venue with stunning space, standout food and cocktails, and a fun atmosphere guests loved. The team was attentive and kept the day running smoothly, though early planning involved staff changes and occasional slow responses. A bridal-suite double booking was quickly resolved.

Weddingwire
4.6/5 48 reviews
Google
4.6/5 2958 reviews
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Lindsey Sent on 11/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue! Highly Recommend!

The absolute best venue for a wedding. The staff was so wonderful to work with from day 1, and so gracious on the day of our event. They offer so many options to personalize your day and make it special, and are extremely accommodating. The food was delicious, the space is beautiful, and the day-of event staff was so kind and helpful! This will always be a special place for us! Would highly recommend Journeyman Distillery if you are looking for a wedding venue!
Alison
Alison Sent on 05/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever!

This is the perfect venue if you are looking for rustic charm, good drinks, and amazing food! We got married here in April 2026 and our guests are still raving about how fun the wedding was from beginning to end! The staff was wonderful to work with and their preferred vendor list is the best!
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Michele Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue!

Our wedding day was amazing and ran so smooth thanks to everyone involved at Journeyman! From start to finish, everyone was so nice and helpful. Overall communication was great especially once we started coordinating with Kaley the last few months leading up to the day. She was super responsive and organized. Every question got answered quickly and she followed through perfectly with everything we talked about. Can’t be more thankful we got to work with her! We would say after booking responses were a little slower, but at that point we were still months out and got shifted around to a couple different people. In those beginning times, we got a little confused on our main point of contact and just didn’t want to bother the wrong person, but everyone was so nice and professional. Lots of guests complimented the venue and our families had nothing but positive things to say about the whole day. We would recommend to anyone, it was not only a fun experience for everyone being able to try so many of their different cocktails but good food and a warming atmosphere! Thank you!!
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John Sent on 08/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Truly an amazing venue! Journeyman Distillery made our wedding day perfect! We did not have to spend much on bringing in our own decorations because the space is so beautiful on its own.
The food was delicious and the drinks were excellent as well. We received many comments from our guests the day after the wedding saying that it was the best food and drinks they had ever had at a wedding.
Leading up to the wedding we went through a couple different event managers, but Corrine was awesome to work with in the last couple months before our wedding; she was very responsive and made sure to keep us at ease. Johanna is also very down to earth and easy to work with.
The day of our wedding was perfect and our day-of lead for the event, Rick, was on top of everything and was always there to help if we needed anything. We felt he really cared about making our day run as smooth as possible and he really made us feel welcomed.
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Sarah Sent on 07/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best night of our lives! 7/15/2023

Journeyman is truly a one-of-a-kind venue. Johanna and her entire team made the process so seamless and fun. Not to mention the day of service was amazing - Rick and his wife (venue management) took care of us the entire day and always made sure we had a drink or food in our hands!

The space itself is stunning and the food is amazing. Some of the best wedding food we've ever had and our guests agree! The amount of people who told us it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to warmed our hearts and made us so happy. Choosing Journeyman was the best decision we've ever made.

If you are looking for a unique venue for your wedding day Journeyman is IT!
Denise
Denise Sent on 07/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue for your Wedding Day!

Johanna and her team exceeded our expectations! First, the venue is gorgeous, the food was amazing, the drinks stellar, the staff was fantastic (shout out to Jason our bar tender) and Johanna was so gracious answering my million questions throughout the year. We did have a hiccup with the bridal suite being double booked the day of the wedding (things happen) but Johanna made it right, immediately, by offering the farmhouse for my girls and I to get ready in, and refunding the bridal suite fee. The farmhouse ended up being perfect for my girls and I to get ready in. I 100% appreciate Johanna and how hard her team worked to make our wedding day special. I would 100% recommend Journeyman. Also special thanks for hanging out with my dad while he waited for me to get there. We look forward to may more drinks and dinners in the future at Journeyman - Denise and Josh Lowmaster
K
Katie Sent on 01/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

More than we imagined

I cannot say enough about Journeyman Distillery venue and their wedding team. The venue was wonderful to work with and the staff made sure that our day was flawless. From touring Warren Hall and setting our date to finalizing our timeline and then seeing it all come to life was a dream come true. Not a detail was missed and the team made truly made it a day we never forget. We also highly suggest choosing a Journeyman preferred vendor. Especially Blackbird and Rye Photography, Jelliefish Productions, Sugarfield Flowers, Something Blue Stylist, and Black Currant House Bakery. Hands down the the PERFECT team and BEST day of our lives!
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C235F43F44A4273448Bf34732767C0E8Eda04Cb7 Sent on 10/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

We had our October wedding here and WOW this place was more than my dreams could of imagined. Our wedding photographer recommended this place to us 2 years ago and upon touring we immediately fell in love. It has a very rustic, romantic vibe. The food was great the staff was helpful and we had an amazing night. We have gotten so many compliments about how fun and beautiful our wedding was. Thanks again to Deborah Johnson Photography for recommending this place to us, we can’t thank her enough for telling us of this incredible venue!
Ellen
Ellen Sent on 08/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding venue

This venue is fantastic! We were married here this past March and had an amazing experience. The venue is beautiful, charming, and the food and drinks cannot be praised enough. We still have guests reaching out about the high quality. Everyone at Journeyman went above and beyond to make sure everything about our day went off perfectly, and we cannot thank them enough. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a wedding venue.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 08/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Journeyman - Silo & Still Room

We had our wedding at Journeyman this summer; ceremony at the Silo and reception in the Still room for 80 guests. It was the perfect venue for us, and the day went off without a hitch. The Still room is the smallest of their venues, but to us it was the only choice being so close to the patio and putting green. Our guests had plenty to do inside and out and loved being able to put on the greens while taking a break from dancing. The food was delicious (chicken, pork asso buco & salmon)– way above our expectations! We even got to include our beloved dog in our ceremony outdoors at the Silo and are thankful Journeyman allowed him to be a part of our day as well. Thanks Joanne and team for a great day!
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Team

Kira Kelley
Kira Kelley
Event Sales Manager
Don Ketchum
Don Ketchum
Event Sales Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

The Still Life Photography The Still Life Photography Wedding Photographers

This venue was more incredible than I expected. From the staff, to the location, to the decor...It was quite an amazing space. I hope to shoot more weddings there and will be recommending it to couples!

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Journeyman Distillery frequently asked questions

Journeyman Distillery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Journeyman Distillery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Journeyman Distillery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Journeyman Distillery for wedding events is known for:
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Journeyman Distillery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Journeyman Distillery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Journeyman Distillery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Journeyman Distillery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Journeyman Distillery is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in average response time.
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