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Pricing information

Price range: $15,600 - $23,350 Price range: $15,600 - $23,350
Couples usually spend $19,500 Couples usually spend $19,500
Reception
$200 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Reception
$500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of June through September. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

About

On WeddingWire since 2010

The Homestead is a four-season resort in Glen Arbor, Michigan, perched on Lake Michigan and surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes. For couples who dream of a picturesque venue that projects rustic-country charm, The Homestead offers precisely that for your wedding day. If you're looking to fill your wedding weekend with activity, they also provide sporting facilities, boating, fine dining, spas, and more.

Facilities and Capacity

There are three event spaces to choose from within The Homestead. You and your partner can host a maximum of 160 wedding guests, providing ample space for everyone you love. In addition, the sports areas, dining choices, and shops add versatility for hosting this number of guests. Accommodation is available with various options to choose from, boasting condominiums, individual homes, and four distinct hotels. Whether you're looking for a cozy couple's retreat or a sprawling five-bedroom suite, The Homestead can provide the space you need.

Services Offered

The Homestead is also a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination for couples who seek the simplicity of designing their whole day on-location. A cocktail reception, a plated dinner or buffet, hors d'oeuvres, an outside cake, and of course tastings are all available. An engagement party might be a lovely addition, or perhaps a rehearsal dinner the evening before your wedding day. The Homestead also provides spa services and rolling golf lawns waiting for your arrival. For those couples who might steal a few moments alone, a café and restaurant on-site give you even more options. The Homestead also offers:

  • Setup and cleanup
  • Event planning
  • In-house bar
  • Champagne toast
  • Signature drink
  • Open bar
  • Pet friendly
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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?

$200

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?

Yes

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Country/Golf Club
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of The Homestead

4.1 out of 5 rating
4.1 out of 5 rating
43 Reviews
81% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.2 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.2 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4 out of 5 rating
A. Trabilsy
A. Trabilsy Sent on 12/08/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Exceeded our expectations

Originally, we had our wedding scheduled for June 2020 but due to the pandemic we decided to postpone. The staff were extremely understanding and helpful during this time, especially since restrictions were just beginning to lift the months leading up to our wedding. We are so happy we chose the Homestead as our wedding venue! We could not have asked for a better day or a better event coordinator (we loved Sandy!). We had our ceremony on the Top of the Mountain and our reception at the Mountain Flowers Lodge. The view on the top of the mountain in summer is absolutely beautiful. You will have a stunning background for your photos here. The Mountain Flowers Lodge is beautiful too with the gorgeous wooden beams, fireplace, and waterfall right outside the side window. Many of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding venue they had attended. They also loved staying at the Homestead—many of our guests went to the beach, pools, and hung out at Whiskers—the outdoor bar. It was really nice to bump into our guests around the resort in the days leading up to the wedding. The food was also delicious! I have many dietary restrictions and the staff were very helpful making sure that we had options, including vegetarian and vegan options. The only issue we encountered was communication. They are a very busy venue for weddings in the summertime so don’t expect prompt responses. However, they will always get back to you in time and this was not enough of an issue for us to warrant anything less than 5 stars. We highly recommend choosing the Homestead for your wedding
Annah
Annah Sent on 07/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding at The Homestead

My husband and I are so happy we had our wedding at The Homestead! Everything was so beautiful and perfect. Our coordinator Sandy Luthardt is an amazing woman who loves what she does and is damn good at her job! She was so professional and kind. She had an answer for all of our questions and a solution to any problem. The catering staff were also amazing! The Homestead is a beautiful place and we can't wait to go back!
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Marissa B. Sent on 11/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue to have your Wedding

Phenomenal wedding venue!!! They had a day of coordinator built in without any extra fee, which made a huge difference between me being really stressed and taking my stress away. It was so nice to have our rooms all in the same place, a bar there, restaurants, etc for the weekend. They answered any and all questions I had and their staff made us feel so welcome and special on our day. They made things easy for us by having things mostly included! We recommend to have your wedding here hands down! We will be coming back to the Homestead hopefully every year, it’s that beautiful and we were treated that well!
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Awards

43

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Northern Michigan Wedding Officiants Northern Michigan Wedding Officiants Wedding Officiants

Every area that's used as a wedding site at the Homestead is top notch, drop dead beautiful. The staff is professional and efficient, caring and competent. Whether you're getting married on the beach, Top of the Mountain or Camp Firefly, you'll have great memories of how beautiful your site was. I highly recommend The Homestead for your wedding.

Top Tier Cakery Top Tier Cakery Wedding Cakes

One of my favorite venues. The Homestead offers all of the best of Northern Michigan.

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The Homestead frequently asked questions

The Homestead includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
The Homestead includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The Homestead for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
The Homestead offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Homestead offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Homestead offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Homestead offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Homestead is recommended by 81% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.2 in quality of service, 4.2 in professionalism, 4 in flexibility, 4 in value and 3.9 in average response time.

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