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Woman-owned

101 years in business

We speak English

100 team members

Waldenwoods is a wedding venue located in Howell, Michigan. This romantic property is only 30 minutes away from Flint and Ann Arbor, and just one hour outside of Detroit and Lansing. The facility features 400 acres of idyllic countryside, complete with manicured lawns and impeccable landscaping.

Facilities and Capacity

Waldenwoods offers several event spaces to accommodate any celebration. Couples can say their vows in front of their loved ones on Cromaine Lodge's lush front lawn. Here, you’ll find yourself adjacent to the scenic Lake Walden, providing plenty of memorable photo opportunities. Your reception can continue outside under a white canopy tent which includes a vintage bar, rope lighting, a dance floor, tables, chairs, and more. This outdoor wedding experience can accommodate between 75 to 250 loved ones. Couples also have the option of hosting in the elegant 10,000-square-foot Cromaine Lodge for their post-ceremony festivities. Here, the newlyweds and their guests can socialize, enjoy a tasty meal, and dance the night away.

Services Offered

Waldenwoods is happy to accommodate various pre-nuptial events, such as engagement parties, showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, as well as ceremonies and receptions. The venue’s professional staff recognizes that every couple has a one-of-a-kind vision for their special day. They are happy to assist with all the details to ensure that your dream wedding is brought to life. To ensure that your event runs as smoothly as possible, you will be provided with a list of preferred vendors. When holding your celebration here, you can also avail of the following services:

  • Event rentals
  • Getting ready rooms
  • Parking
  • Setup and cleanup
  • WiFi

Cuisine

The venue aims to make your event all the more special by offering a number of delicious menu selections. Catering services such as buffets, cocktail receptions, hors d’oeuvres, outside cake, plated meals, stations, and more are available. You also have the option of adding bar services to your wedding package. Choose from an array of domestic and local beers, house and local wines, and specialty liquors.

Accommodation

After your reception, you and your loved ones can extend your stay overnight in one of the charming historical cottages offered by the venue. Each cottage features a spacious gathering room, a fireplace, and tranquil views of the lake. In addition, guests can partake in many different on-site activities, including swimming, fishing, sailing, and tennis.

Pricing information

Starting at $10,150 Starting at $10,150
Couples usually spend $11,750 Couples usually spend $11,750
Ceremony
$1,600 starting price
Bar service
$26 per person
Ceremony
$1,600 starting price
Bar service
$26 per person
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FAQ’s

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

No

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?

$1,600

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

$1,600

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
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?

$26

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
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?

Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Waldenwoods

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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
116 reviews
93% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.6 out of 5 rating
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Waldenwoods is described as a stunning and accommodating wedding venue with beautiful grounds and a lakeview tent that creates a picturesque setting. The staff is highly praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and event execution. Reviewers highlight the delicious food options, accommodating dietary restrictions, and inclusive services like Personal Touch to ease the wedding planning. Additionally, the onsite lodging options are appreciated, providing convenience and a rustic charm. Customers value the excellent value for the quality provided and compliment the venue on the beautiful design and pre-hung lights, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.

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Waldenwoods is described as a stunning and accommodating wedding venue with beautiful grounds and a lakeview tent that creates a picturesque setting. The staff is highly praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and event execution. Reviewers highlight the delicious food options, accommodating dietary restrictions, and inclusive services like Personal Touch to ease the wedding planning. Additionally, the onsite lodging options are appreciated, providing convenience and a rustic charm. Customers value the excellent value for the quality provided and compliment the venue on the beautiful design and pre-hung lights, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.

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4.6/5 116 reviews
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Brittiany
Brittiany Sent on 04/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience from start to finish!

Our experience with Waldenwoods exceeded our expectations. Truly amazing staff to work with for your special day. They make the whole process easy to navigate and ensured we had the wedding of our dreams.
Mary
Mary Sent on 07/23/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Venue

Waldenwoods provided us with a truly unforgettable wedding experience. The venue's natural beauty and unique charm made decorating a breeze, allowing us to create our dream setting effortlessly. The staff was helpful throughout, but their were a few small details that weren't taken care of like using the linens I had specially ordered through them for the cake and card table (I still got charged for them).

When it came to the food, we were pleasantly surprised by the exquisite flavors and presentation - our guests couldn't stop raving about it.

They made the planning process feel smooth and organized. From our initial inquiries to the day of the event, their responsiveness and attention to detail put us at ease. While there were a few areas where we felt a bit uncertain, such as some minor logistical details and keeping all our small requests documented, the overall experience was positive.

Waldenwoods helped create a day that was truly magical and memorable. All of our guests are still raving to us about how amazing our venue was. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for a venue that combines natural beauty, good service, and delicious food for their special day.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 09/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible wedding venue and service!!

Waldenwoods was the second venue we toured and I fell in love the second we got on the grounds. We got married in the lakeview tent and it was GORGEOUS. we also rented the friendship lodge for the entire weekend so our friends and family could stay with us all weekend. The staff was responsive, professional, and so helpful. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to have our wedding.
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We Love Waldenwoods! Beautiful venue in both the lodge and the tent. This venue brings character you dont see at most places, with lodging and the beautiful private lake as a backdrop it cant be beat. The director Anne is pleasant to work with and makes the details of the event flow smoothly. Her staff is professional and the service is top notch! We highly recommend Waldenwoods to all our clients.

We Are Gathered... We Are Gathered... Wedding Officiants

When I think about performing wedding ceremonies, Waldenwoods comes to mind. For a long time now, a handful of couples a year have selected me to perform their marriage rites in ways that evoke who they are as distinct individuals, and who they are as a couple, who will forever pledge themselves one to the other. I digress... During those years everyone, Managers and Staff alike, have become my friends. "Friend". That's a word that gets thrown about pretty casually. 'I'm their "friend" on social websites.' (Even though I've never actually met them.) I didn't want my post to be interpreted that way so I looked up the definition of the word "friend". Here's what it said: "noun 1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard. 2. a person who gives assistance. 3.a person who is on good terms with another." The word "friend" fits perfectly. Now, if you have read this far you must be curious, and perhaps even be searching for a venue for your event. Of course, it must be beautiful and have a sense of history about it. Good food and great service is essential. A HUGH plus, and the most difficult to find, is a group...a team...where every member puts out their personal best because they care about you. Waldenwoods is that place; are those people. Trust them. They'll become you friends, too.

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Waldenwoods is a gorgeous wedding venue! I highly recommend it to any couples who love nature and who also love classy beautiful buildings because Waldenwoods is the perfect mix plus it's gorgeous, warm and cozy inside with lots of natural light and beautiful lights up year round. Great food, great staff, and great experiences there time and time again!

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Waldenwoods frequently asked questions

Waldenwoods includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Waldenwoods includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Waldenwoods includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Waldenwoods for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
Waldenwoods offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Waldenwoods offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Waldenwoods offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Waldenwoods offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tents
Waldenwoods is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.

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