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Angie Whitener
Angie Whitener
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Classic grandeur and elegance await couples that choose the Perry Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan as their wedding venue. Perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, the Perry Hotel has sweeping views of the water in either direction and creates a vintage and romantic ambiance for couples who wish to project old-world glam for their special day.

Facilities and Capacity

When booking the Perry Hotel, couples may host up to 220 wedding guests within the hotel’s main event space. There are three venue spaces to choose from that are both indoor and outdoor, giving soon-to-weds ample opportunity and options. Stafford’s Perry Hotel is the perfect backdrop for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches, and luncheons. The hotel is also located in the historic downtown Gaslight District and within walking distance to shopping and dining, as well as sprawling resorts found along the lakeshore, making it an ideal base from which to explore.

Services Offered

The Perry Hotel is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination available. With well-equipped accommodations, couples will feel like they have entered the lap of luxury here. The dedicated event planning team will be on hand throughout to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. The venue also offers additional services like:

  • Cleanup
  • Event rentals
  • Bartending services
  • Catering services
  • Setup

History

The Perry Hotel was built in 1899 as one of the original 20 luxury hotels, and is the only one is still operating today. It was a landmark location for Petoskey in the early 1900s when Northern Michigan tourism was still growing. The historic Gaslight District branched out from the Perry Hotel into what it is today.

Pricing information

Reception
$4,250 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$42 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October.
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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?

$4,250

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

$400

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?

$150

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$42

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

Describe your venue:

Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered 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
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
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 Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables
Tents

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?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Stafford's Perry Hotel

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Stafford's Perry Hotel is highly praised for its exceptional service, beautiful views, and delicious food, making it a top choice for wedding venues. Reviewers commend the attentive staff, particularly Angie and Jill, for their professionalism and help throughout the planning process. The venue's picturesque Rose Garden Veranda is highlighted as a stunning setting for ceremonies and receptions, creating a dream wedding experience for couples and their guests. The seamless execution of events and accommodating nature of the staff are consistently mentioned as standout features of The Perry Hotel.

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Stafford's Perry Hotel is highly praised for its exceptional service, beautiful views, and delicious food, making it a top choice for wedding venues. Reviewers commend the attentive staff, particularly Angie and Jill, for their professionalism and help throughout the planning process. The venue's picturesque Rose Garden Veranda is highlighted as a stunning setting for ceremonies and receptions, creating a dream wedding experience for couples and their guests. The seamless execution of events and accommodating nature of the staff are consistently mentioned as standout features of The Perry Hotel.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 70 reviews
Google
4.6/5 1056 reviews
Annie
Annie Sent on 06/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Dream!

Everyone at thee Perry is amazing - truly!!! We worked primarily with Jill for all of our planning but also worked a lot with Cindy on site. The year leading up to our wedding, Jill answered every single one of our questions and was always so gracious to take the time to connect with us anytime anything came up. She covered every detail so there was no stress going into the wedding day at all!
The Perry itself is absolutely gorgeous. We had ~190 people (almost the full hotel) and every event we hosted at the Perry (welcome drinks, ceremony, cocktail hour & reception) ran with ease. All of our guests loved the charm of hotel and raved about how kind and helpful all of the staff was. The food is SO good and the Noggin Room could not have been kinder about almost our whole wedding party coming in *unplanned* after our welcome drinks.
Also I have to mention that all other vendors we worked were on their recommended list - not only were these vendors amazing and we may not have found them without Jill/the hotel's recommendation, but they also absolutely all raved about working with the staff at the Perry, which I think speaks for itself.
From planning to cleaning up the next day, every person at the Perry went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and things were running smoothly. Truly one of the best days of my life and it would not have been the same without Jill, Cindy, and the full team! So appreciate for all of the time and effort they put into our day :)
Hallyn
Hallyn Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day!

We had our wedding in September 2023, and the Perry team, especially Angie, made the whole process enjoyable and seamless. After walking through the vision for the wedding and listening to their recommendations, so much stress was taken out of the planning process!

The service staff during our reception was absolutely wonderful. Everything came out in a timely manner and kept a great pace. My husband and I had the most wonderful night of our lives, and can't recommend The Perry enough!
Hope
Hope Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience - the perfect wedding venue

We got married at The Perry in October of this year and had the perfect wedding weekend. I'm beyond grateful that we selected The Perry as our venue. Jill and Angie were incredible to work with. I didn't hire a planner or a day of planner, which I felt a bit nervous about, but didn't need one because Jill was so incredibly helpful in the planning process and helpful with the day of details. They were accommodating and quick to respond to my many questions throughout planning.

We had a Welcome Party, our ceremony, reception and farewell brunch all at The Perry and every detail was exactly what we wanted. It was so fun having almost all of our guests also stay at the hotel. We are from Chicago and all of our guests had to travel to Petoskey, so having everything in one place made it so convenient. The Perry is perfectly located in Petoskey allowing for our guests to walk around to explore the goodness that is Northern Michigan. I highly recommend The Perry - it seriously was a dream of a weekend!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Team

Angie Whitener
Angie Whitener
Director of Sales
Jill  Harrell
Jill Harrell
Catering Manager

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