Hotel Wedding Venues in Grand Rapids

Lindsey was amazing!! She accommodated so much for us! The day went so smooth and everything was perfect. I cant recommend this venue enough!

Jennifer

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had an amazing experience using the Radisson for our wedding. It was such a convenient location, both for the included amenities and the surrounding area. We live 550 miles away and were planning long distance, which made things much more difficult. We were looking for something inclusive that wouldn’t involve much driving, and we found that here. We were able to have the rehearsal dinner, morning after brunch, ceremony, and reception here, and I utilized the salon for my hair and makeup. The surrounding area was perfect for a pre-wedding mini bar crawl and wedding photos. We used the Kalamazoo room, which has been nicely redone, and it looked beautiful with the decorations and included uplighting. The hotel itself looked great, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. All the staff, from the valet to the housekeepers, were incredibly nice and friendly. The Wedding Studio is their own in-house division that specifically handles weddings. We worked with Lindsay the whole way through the planning process, and she made everything so much less stressful. She did an amazing job of answering the million questions I had, and sending photos when I needed a visual aid to imagine how something might look. She was incredibly responsive and really felt like a partner during planning. She was a life saver on the day of the wedding. Whenever some little problem cropped up, she was right there to handle it. She really allowed me and my husband to focus on having a great time with our guests. We worked with a range of other people for the rooms, salon appointments, and dinner/brunch, and had great experiences with them all. The chef was great as well. He really helped us tailor our menu to be what we wanted at our tasting. And on the day of, all the food was delicious, and the servers and bartender were excellent and very personable. I received so many complements from my guests on all aspects of our wedding and have no regrets about choosing the Radisson for our big day. We had a wonderful time, and felt that the experience we got was well worth the cost, particularly in comparison to the pricing at some other venues we looked at. I highly recommend it for someone looking for a truly convenient all-in-one location.

Jaclene

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Where do I begin with my review of Sojourn? Our wedding year is about to come to an end, and I can't help but wish we can turn back the clocks and go back to our wedding weekend in Gaylord, Michigan at Sojourn Lakeside Resort. My husband and I got married July 9th 2022. We got engaged on Dec 25th 2020, and in January of 2021 we quickly began searching for our dream venue. Here's what we wanted: -A northern Michigan destination -A beautiful property with land, and private from the public and main road. -A venue where our immediate family and wedding party can stay on site, and relax and party. -Not a wedding factory (meaning a venue that has a wedding every day and you only get the venue from 10am-10/11pm) -A venue where we can party till midnight. -A place where we felt welcomed. -A venue that included pretty chivalry chairs, tables, and bar area/stands. - Included a place for bridal party suite to get ready separate from the groomsmen -A beautiful ceremony location. (On/near water preferably ;) ) -A trusted venue coordinator (Shout out to JOY! She killed it.) -Ultimately a venue where we can have the best weekend of our lives = Sojourn Lakeside Resort. My husband and I can't express our gratitude and happiness for Sojourn, and the amazing experience we had there with our friends and family. From the first time meeting Joy and getting the tour of the venue, and throughout the whole wedding process, Sojourn did not let us down. We actually live 3 hours from Gaylord, and several times my mom and I ventured up there to check on things, and take measurements and Joy had no problem with this! She was so gracious, and calmed my bride nerves letting me visit several times. She also never seemed irritated by phone calls or emails regarding questions. In fact, she welcomed them and always seemed happy to help in any way. The wedding weekend was a blast! Most of our wedding party lived out of state, and they could not get over how awesome our venue was! It was one big party from the time everyone arrive on Thursday-Sunday morning. We even had Friday be a whole day of games and relays before the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner. It was called "BRIDE VS GROOM" and it was hysterical. The wedding day was great because the girls and I got to chill and get ready in the welcome center while the groomsmen hanged back by the lake with their dates, and our families on site. Then they got ready in their rooms and met up in the hospitality suite. The Wedding ceremony was at 4:30pm and we could not have asked for more perfect weather! Truly everything about our wedding was great. The Reception space also has a stage, and really add that extra wow for our band. We had a 150 person wedding (this includes wedding party and us) and that just fit perfectly in the reception space. I think any more would have been tight, but worked great for us! Plus I always wanted a kings table for the wedding party and my groom, and I got it! It looked great! Our guests kept saying "how did you find this place?"-We are so thankful we did. Sojourn is everything I listed of our dream venue, and more. Thank you Sojourn for being such a wonderful place. You made our wedding everything we hoped for.

Liz

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Just over a year ago we met Allison and toured Hotel Walloon and The Talcott for the first time. A major snowstorm had just blown through, but not even the blankets of snow covering every inch of the ground could hinder us from envisioning how spectacular our wedding would be in September. And it truly was everything we had hoped for and more. From the first correspondence to our first time seeing the venue, Allison and her team made us feel so comfortable and welcome. Since we reside out of state, we reached out many times throughout the year asking questions regarding the venue or the local area and Allison was always so prompt and happy to respond. The Hotel Walloon team was excited to help us coordinate our unique wedding vision with a small ceremony for our immediate family in the yard of The Inn at Walloon Lake followed by a large reception for 175 people at the Talcott. The Hotel Walloon team was there every step of the way, helping us coordinate with our vendors and guests to make sure everything was perfect for our big day. They worked with us to make some customizations to our bar package and worked with the florist to hang lights and greenery from the ceiling structure. Our stay in the hotel exceeded our every expectation as well… The staff was so friendly, greeting us upon every arrival or passing in the hall. They made sure our entire party had everything we needed and would promptly address any request. Hotel Walloon brought together all the pieces and details that made our wedding day flawless from the moment we woke up in the hotel on our Wedding day, until the last vendors and guests left. We cannot say enough about how wonderful our wedding and stay were at Hotel Walloon and The Talcott, and we have Allison and the Hotel Walloon team to thank for that. We truly would not change a thing about our experience, except maybe extending our stay longer so that we could have soaked in every ounce of charm that Hotel Walloon has to offer. Mark our words, we will be returning as often as possible to celebrate anniversaries or just to enjoy a get-away from the city.

Molly

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Exactly the venue we were looking for. This space gives you the flexibility to build the exact ceremony and reception you've always envisioned with the gorgeous backdrop of Lake Michigan to make it even more perfect. Having our close friends and family all able to stay right on site for the whole weekend was the cherry on top.

Michelle

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We loved having our wedding at Schick’s Lakeside Resort. Paw Paw Lake has always been a special place for me and my husband. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful location and amazing venue to celebrate with friends and family.

Scott

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Delamar is the best venue for a wedding in Traverse City, Michigan hands down. Susan Scoby and her team (Kim, Erica, Kirstin, and everyone) will take care of every detail. From our first meeting, Susan was professional, and confident. It was clear she had a vision for our wedding, but also, she had plenty of room in her vision for our input as well. Throughout the year leading up to the wedding, I had many questions, and anxieties for the team at the Delamar. They never lost patience with me. They were very calm, professional, and responsive. If I had a question, they had an answer. They were excellent at meeting with us or taking a phone call and helping us figure out the smallest of details or the biggest worries. We all worked together tirelessly for over a year to put together a wedding that was right for us. On our special day, it all paid off. Everything was stunningly beautiful and perfectly executed. The food was bountiful, and delicious. The drinks were over the top scrumptious as well. I could not have asked for a more perfect night to celebrate our love. It was just amazing in every way. I have never been treated so well in my entire life, and I probably never will be again. Everything was perfect, and magical. I felt like I was a princess. It was just truly incredible. I can never thank them enough. If I could do it all over again, I would, and I would choose Delamar every time. Many cheers, and thanks to Susan Scoby, and her team at the Delamar in Traverse City, Michigan. From: Jenn (and Scott)

Holly

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Beautiful space to have our wedding weekend, we loved being able to host everything in one space and have the ease of sleeping onsite as well. The whole team was super to work with and very patient and responsive with our questions and concerns

Tayler

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The staff was amazing the throughout the whole process. They were helpful, knowledgable, responsive and took care of every detail of us with care and professionalism. The whole facility is absolutely stunning and so well designed and thought out. Our guests raved about the venue and food!

Ryan

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

The perfect wedding weekend! Apple Blossom is a fantastic venue for a wedding and since we rented it for 4 nights it made our wedding even more special since we had more time with family and friends before the big day on Saturday! Highly recommended venue and would love to go back again!!