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Southern Exposure is an English style garden wedding venue located in Battle Creek, Michigan, which was originally built in 1839. An ideal choice for those seeking a countryside wedding, this setting is brimming with natural beauty and cultivated charm. With both indoor and outdoor spaces to host the festivities, you can truly enjoy the day here, surrounded by loved ones and romantic views.

Facilities and Capacity

Join together in matrimony with your significant other outdoors in the pretty gardens at Southern Exposure, as you celebrate two lives coming together. Out on the lawn, you can join arm-in-arm as you stand proudly in front of the floral gazebo to say your vows. After the rings have been exchanged and you have both said ‘I do’, your guests can mark the occasion with flashes of light, clicks of their cameras, and rapturous applause.

Beautifully colorful petals can be strewn along the grass as your makeshift aisle, while your guests watch on with a mixture of pride, love, and heartfelt emotion.

Elsewhere outside, the couple of honor and some of their guests can pose for photos among the colorful, fragrant flowers or take a stroll around the property. Once you have preserved some of the memories to display on your mantelpiece in the weeks and months that follow, you can make your way to the canopy.

Here, sheltered from the elements, your guests can sit on folding deck chairs as they chatter around linen-covered tables. Plants, flowers, and ornaments add splashes of vibrancy here and there as everyone settles in for the evening. In the adjacent overhang, a head table can be set up for the happy couple and some of the wedding party or family members to take a seat.

Services Offered

There are a variety of wedding packages available at Southern Exposure. Their standard option includes wedding party changing suites, tables, chairs, use of the sound system, champagne flutes, setup, cleanup, and a great deal more.

Additionally, they can offer bar packages where staff can serve a range of beverages such as wine, beer, and spirits.

The venue also provides free consultations with the wedding coordinator.

Cuisine

The wedding-day meal is surely one of the most important aspects of the day. That's why Southern Exposure pours a lot of effort into making it as good as possible. Honey-roasted chicken breast, scallops wrapped in bacon, and more can be made available to please a plethora of palates. That is why Southern Exposure offers a variety of wedding menu options such as hors d’oeuvres, served dinners, entree buffets, as well as combination buffets. Southern Exposure also happily accommodates many dietary and allergy restrictions.

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  • Woman-owned
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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?

$9,000

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

$6,000

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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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?

$25

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

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1 outdoor wedding garden

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
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?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

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?

October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

Reviews of Southern Exposure

K
Kailyn Sent on 09/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of our dreams thanks to the amazing owners and staff!

The beauty this venue has was enough to convince us to hold our wedding there, but then meeting the staff and experiencing firsthand how amazing and helpful they are really sweetens the deal! We are forever grateful.
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 08/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Literally amazing perfect wonderful!

Southern Exposure made all my dreams come true. Dakota is literally a sweet angel— worked so hard to make sure the day was perfect even in DOWN POURS! Amazing venue. Amazing people. Could not rave more about them! THANK YOU! 💕
S
Samantha Sent on 06/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Care Free Wedding Day

Our wedding day with Southern Exposure was perfect. Dakota took care of literally everything - all we had to do was show up and get ready! I could not have asked for a more laid back and BEAUTIFUL place to get married. Highly, highly recommend.
B
Becky Sent on 06/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding Come True

I can't say enough great things about Southern Exposure, owners Ken & Jennifer Hendrickson, and wedding coordinator Dakota Whitlock. We were able to enjoy our wedding without worrying about anything. Planning a wedding takes a lot of time, effort, and coordination, and the team at Southern Exposure made it happen. Both owners Ken and Jennifer are truly wonderful people, who work hard to make everything happen. Dakota is a brilliant and personable wedding planner who who took our ideas and made them a reality, even down to the smallest details. We are more than happy with Southern Exposure, and would recommend them every time to any persons wondering where they should get married.
S
Sheila Sent on 06/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Our wedding at Southern Exposure was everything we wanted and more! The staff was helpful, friendly, accommodating, the venue was gorgeous and well laid out, and the wedding day went smoothly and was stress free. I would recommend this venue to anyone.
Erin
Erin Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue with excellent wedding planner

This is the perfect fairy tale wedding venue. The ceremony garden is the perfect backdrop for a beautiful wedding. The venue also includes additional services that made it a no-brainer choice for us, including set up and clean up, as well as decor and use of the grounds for the whole day. The wedding planner/coordinator, Dakota, was extremely helpful both leading up to and on the day of our wedding and was always timely in her response to email and text. She was friendly and willing to work with us to try to make any special requests happen. Day-of coordination was instrumental in keeping our day organized and running smoothly.

If you go with this venue, they require that you go with their catering services, but I assure you won't be disappointed. The food is excellent and definitely one of the highlights of the reception.
J
Jordan Sent on 07/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding

My husband and I loved having our wedding at Southern Exposure it was truly the most magical day! The owners and wedding coordinator went above and beyond to make our day beautiful and stress free, even with the rain in the morning. Everything from the breath taking grounds, food, decorations, service, etc.. it was amazing! Our guests kept raving about how remarkable the venue and food were. Southern Exposure is a stunning venue and would highly recommend to any bride or event!
H
Heather Sent on 06/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Carpenter wedding

We had an awesome wedding that went perfectly!
K
Katie Sent on 06/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Working with Southern Exposure is a dream!

Due to COVID restrictions, we had to move venue locations 30 days before our planned wedding day. Lucky for us, Southern Exposure had our date open. The whole experience with them was an absolute dream and if I could give them 10 stars I would. The grounds look like they are out of a fairytale. The entire venue has so much charm! Dakota was super responsive/helpful at all times and Jennifer will forever be our fairy godmother. Whenever we needed anything at all our fairy godmother was there to provide it for us. Our guests were always taken care of and left happy. We cannot thank Southern Exposure enough for the most perfect weekend!
K
Kim R. Sent on 11/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

It was a magical day! The setting was absolutely beautiful. The food was excellent. The staff attended to all our needs and served us well. Highly recommend!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Southern Exposure frequently asked questions

Southern Exposure includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Southern Exposure includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Southern Exposure includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Southern Exposure for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Southern Exposure offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Southern Exposure offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Southern Exposure offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Southern Exposure offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Southern Exposure 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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