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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 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

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23 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Southern Exposure is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, including the wedding coordinator Dakota and owners Ken and Jennifer, are praised for their helpfulness and professionalism. The venue is described as beautiful and well laid out, with a fairy tale atmosphere. The inclusive packages, catering services, and day-of coordination are highly appreciated by guests. The food is also mentioned as excellent and a highlight of the reception. Overall, Southern Exposure is described as a magical and stress-free wedding venue.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Southern Exposure is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, including the wedding coordinator Dakota and owners Ken and Jennifer, are praised for their helpfulness and professionalism. The venue is described as beautiful and well laid out, with a fairy tale atmosphere. The inclusive packages, catering services, and day-of coordination are highly appreciated by guests. The food is also mentioned as excellent and a highlight of the reception. Overall, Southern Exposure is described as a magical and stress-free wedding venue.

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Kailyn C. 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! 💕
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Samantha W. 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.

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