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Sherwood Gardens is a picturesque event venue in Plainwell, MI. This 10-acre estate is a romantic setting for couples to tie the knot. The venue is designed to host weekend-long celebrations. Quaint garden surroundings feature bright flowers and stunning greenery. Maple and fruit trees are dotted across the site. A carefully refurbished Colonial house adds a classical backdrop to any event.

This historic building gives Sherwood Gardens an unmatchable sense of grandeur. Originally built in 1903, the home boasts an elegant white exterior. Dormer windows and an elaborate porch take guests right back to early 20th-century sophistication. Inside, the mansion is fully equipped with all the necessities. Couples and their guests can enjoy a comfortable stay during their wedding weekend. Hardwood floors and modern furnishings create a cozy, contemporary vibe. Antique furniture can be found in some of the rooms, hinting at the house’s grand past. The newlyweds can continue their exciting next chapter in the peace and privacy of the Carriage House. This lovely vacation home makes for a warm and welcoming honeymoon suite. On the big day, Sherwood Gardens is bursting with possibilities. Soon-to-be-weds can plan a charming ceremony in the great outdoors. Afterwards, the Event Barn offers an enchanting setting for wedding celebrations. Elegant drapery and string lighting create a dreamy effect. The barn is defined by original wooden features and concrete flooring. Combined with romantic decor, the space feels intimate and inviting. There is room for up to 150 guests on the main floor with additional seating upstairs. This allows soon-to-be-weds to go all out with their guest list. There is also space for a band and a dance floor, encouraging lively celebrations all night long.

The team at Sherwood Gardens is more than happy to help plan a destination wedding. They will help you design a unique celebration of your wonderful milestone. The venue has all the basics for a memorable weekend. The main house features five bedrooms, a large kitchen, a library, and more. There will be plenty of space for your wedding party to make themselves at home. Two nights of accommodation are included in the venue rental.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$5,000

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

$500

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Garden
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

November

Reviews of Sherwood Gardens

Callan
Callan Sent on 01/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue

We loved Sherwood Gardens for our wedding. Having the house and carriage house to get ready in and stay for two nights was perfect. Had our rehearsal dinner there on Friday night. I loved using the room with all of the windows for hair/makeup. We had about 95 guests and it was a bit crammed in the barn during the reception. We hoped to utilize the outside area more but it was too cold that night (October 7th). I wish we would have had more room for the dance floor but it wasn’t a big issue. I also wish I would have been made aware earlier where the dj would have to be set up (we weren’t told until check in on Friday) because we had to rearrange our intended layout last minute which messed up guest table placement and our seating chart. Overall, I highly recommend this venue!
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Megan Sent on 06/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Venue

This venue was absolutely perfect for our wedding day! We rented the venue for the entire weekend including the carriage house across the street. It was so nice to be able to have plenty of time before the wedding to set up and a day after to take it all down. We were able to have our entire wedding party and significant others stay in the house which made for a fun weekend with friends instead of just one day. The grounds are beautiful and have a variety of spots to take pictures. Myself and the bridesmaids got ready in the house and the guys across the street in the carriage house, which made it easy to gather everyone on site yet keeping us separate until the ceremony. Kathy was wonderful to work with. She was very accommodating, responsive, and flexible in meeting our needs. We did the ceremony outside (with an inside option in case of rain) and the reception in the barn. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a great wedding venue in Southwest Michigan!! It was wonderful.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 11/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Weekend Venue

I’m convinced Sherwood Gardens is the best kept wedding venue secret is SW Michigan. It was the perfect venue for our perfect wedding weekend! The option to book the place for the entire weekend is what makes it so special. We were able to set-up the day before and clean-up the day after. We held our rehearsal dinner the night before on the patio and it worked out perfect - especially with covid limiting other options. My bridesmaids and I stayed the night in the house and we got ready there the next day. Kathy was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. We really can’t say enough great things about Sherwood Gardens!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue for rehearsal, reception and guests

The rental is for a full weekend and came with the barn and grounds for the ceremony and reception, manor house with 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 sun rooms, living room, dining room, and full kitchen, plus we paid extra for the carriage house across the street that we (the bride and groom) could retreat to. Absolutely worth the value of the rental and Kathy was fantastic and responsive. It was so nice to have our wedding party stay on site for the entire weekend.
M
Mary Sent on 06/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

This venue was amazing

I am so glad I found Sherwood gardens for my wedding. This place is gorgeous and exactly what I was looking for. The owner was very Friendly and accommodating. She was very quick to respond with any questions I had. There is a gorgeous house on this property that you can choose to stay in as well, which made my wedding weekend even more amazing and a little less stressful. We loved Sherwood gardens.
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Erin Sent on 08/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We are so grateful to have found Sherwood Gardens! When our original venue in Allegan closed unexpectedly, we stumbled across this venue as a last minute alternative. Kathy, one of the owners was so fabulous to work with. She was kind and easy to work with. The venue is a gorgeous 1903 farmhouse with four acres of gorgeous flower beds, fruit trees and a big, old barn that's perfect for serving a buffet of food. We were able to host our wedding and reception outdoors and the farmhouse is compete with five bedrooms which accommodated our out-of-town guests. My husband and I also stayed at the carriage house across the street on our wedding night.

Kathy allowed us to have a tent, chairs, our own caterer, alcohol and port-o-johns. It was so nice to be able to find a vendor that allowed us to use our own caterers! It saved us a lot of money. I definitely recommend checking this place out. It was so convenient, comfortable, and gorgeous! We were able to use the place from Friday to set up for our Saturday wedding then clean up by noon on Sunday. She also offers one day agreements, but for the price and ease, it was nice to have time to relax and set up and take down rentals and decorations.

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Sherwood Gardens frequently asked questions

Sherwood Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Sherwood Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Garden
  • Mansion
Sherwood Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sherwood Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sherwood Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Sherwood Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Sherwood Gardens is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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