BlueBridge Reviews
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
79 Reviews
97% recommend it
Awards
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Jacob F. Sent on 10/25/2023
The Perfect Northern Michigan Wedding Venue
The BlueBridge processes were very easy and simple to follow. We did not have issues understanding what was the next step.
Having dedicated employees for each position was really nice as well. We felt like we were working with a strong team with the coordinators, owners, florist, tech guy, handyman/landscape guy, and DJ.
Everyone made every detail that we wanted possible. The amount of meetings were not overwhelming. There were some things that we feel we pre-planned ourselves but if we didnt, BlueBridge team would have filled in the gaps. The questionnaires that BlueBridge provided were very useful and easy to use to define the finer details.
Alyssa was our coordinator and it truly felt like we were working with a friend and she kept us calm with everything going on. She helped us create the wedding day schedule, tend to our wants, lots of behind the scene work, and making sure any detail isn't missed.
Something to note…The florist and DJ are integrated into the BlueBridge team. Their DJ has to be used but you can choose another florist if desired.
A great team to work with and a beautiful venue location for a perfect wedding. Having the team made us much more confident everything would go perfect! Highly recommend! -
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Karen L. Sent on 11/20/2022
Gorgeous venue and excellent team
BlueBridge ticks off all the boxes for an outstanding wedding venue. It is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. We loved having the chapel as an integrated part of the venue. We had the sacred space of the chapel and were lucky enough on October 29 to have a day of sunshine and 64 degrees. The walls of the chapel were rolled up to reveal the majesty of the fall woods outside and this set the tone for an amazing love filled ceremony. Guests easily moved from that space to a great outdoor area for drinks and appetizers. When the doors of the reception space are opened you see the interior wood trimmed room dressed with white draping and little white lights and chandeliers. It is stunning and elegantly rustic. It was perfect for my daughter's wedding. All our guests commented on how gorgeous it was and thought we had decorated the room like that, but it is all included in the venue. No hauling tons of decorations to achieve this look. I loved this since we came from Grand Rapids and it would have been a lot more work for us to achieve this look. Working with BlueBridge as a destination wedding venue couldn't have been better. Their list of suggested vendors is so helpful. Having an on sight florist and DJ is a dream. And both of them are incredible.
The whole team at BlueBridge is amazing. Polly is a gem and was on top of every detail of the wedding from the moment we decided to book with BlueBridge. We felt so fortunate to have her for our day of coordinator...but she really was our wedding consultant for months. She went above and beyond to make sure our day was stress free and seamless.
Communication is excellent with Chris and Stephanie the owners of the venue. All questions answered within a day. Stephanie did an amazing job with all the flowers and decor. The feeling we had from everyone associated with BlueBridge was that our wedding was of utmost importance to them. We left there feeling that they are our friends.
I wholeheartedly recommend this venue to anyone looking for an Up North Michigan experience for their wedding.BlueBridge's reply:
Hi Karen, congratulations to your daughter and new son-in-law! Might we just say, your review and feedback is a dream and what we strive for, for our small business. We feel so honored to hear about your amazing experience at our wedding venue. We loved being able to roll up our side walls for the guests to experience the amazing beauty and natural light for the wedding on a late October day! We are so grateful to have made a big impression for your guests. Can we just say, we loved being able to decorate the space so you didn't have to haul a bunch of decor from Grand Rapids. And, Polly sure is an amazing coordinator, blessed to have her on the team! Thank you for trusting in us and you are welcome back anytime. With love, The BlueBridge Family -
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Dilyn Z. Sent on 09/22/2022
Amazing Wedding Venue with Help
This was an amazing venue. We chose to have our wedding up in Traverse City and fell in love with the atmosphere, aesthetics, and what was provided in their wedding package. We got married in September of 2022 at the Blue side of BlueBridge. We did not have to worry about any detail of our wedding. Planning a wedding is extremely stressful and the staff at BlueBridge not only treats you like family, they ensure your day is about you. They plan, decorate, and orchestrate the entire day based on your requests. The venue itself is absolutely incredible. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was. Our wedding turned out better than expected and it was all thanks to this venue. Highly recommend this venue to anyone considering getting married in the Traverse City area.BlueBridge's reply:
Thank you so much Dilyn for taking the time to share your positive feedback about our event space and staff. Overjoyed to hear how special your day was at our Blue Venue! We are so grateful for our staff and the impact we had on making your special day less stressful!! Thank you for celebrating with us and trusting us to be a part of your wedding day. Congratulations to you and Katlin! -
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Kristin S. Sent on 08/01/2022The Most Amazing Venue and Staff!!
I am the mother of the bride and our daughter was married last weekend at Blue Bridge. It was the most magical day in every way! From the moment we met Polly, Stephanie and Chris last year, we knew Blue Bridge was the perfect venue for our daughters wedding. The attention to detail from day one in the planning process was amazing. Polly is a master organizer and she does not miss a detail. It was such a blessing to work her as she was always a step ahead of us. She eased all wedding anxieties with her exceptional follow up and follow through and everything she did for us was done with such a servant heart. She was a HUGE blessing to us! Stephanie is such a talented florist and turned our vision into reality for the wedding day. The flowers were exquisite and we continue to get compliments on how stunning the flowers were! For me personally, seeing all we worked for come together in exactly the way we envisioned was a gift. We could not have had such a perfect day without the entire Blue Bridge staff and all they did to turn our dreams into reality! Thank you, Thank you!!!!
Kristin and Gary Schuler
BlueBridge's reply:
Hi Kristin, so kind to hear you share your daughters day was magical and amazing! Thank you so much for recognizing the hard work and love our staff puts in! Polly is amazing and thank you for recognizing her attention and detail that made the day even more special. Stephanie does an incredible job with flowers and so grateful we are able to offer this service at our venue. Thank you for allowing us to bring your dreams to life at our venue. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs.!! We can't wait to see where their love takes them! -
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Deanna H. Sent on 11/07/2020Your search for a wedding venue is over! Blue Bridge is exceptional!
Our wedding here at Blue Bridge was a dream come true! The staff, decor, amenities and overall ambiance created an exceptional experience for us and our guests! We looked at 4 other venues before we decided to see what Traverse City had to offer. This was the first getaway city my husband and I traveled to when we first started dating so we thought it might be fun to get married in Traverse City! From the moment we walked in for our tour, both my husband and I had an overwhelming feeling that this is where we were meant to get married! Polly welcomed us with open arms and made us feel like family. We are so grateful to have had Polly as our wedding coordinator as she always was excited to check in, touch base on updates, and just see how we were feeling with the wedding planning process! The greatest piece of advice that Polly reminded us over the almost 2 years of planning our wedding was " The most important piece of your wedding is that you are marrying the love of your life, all the other pieces will come together no matter what happens it will be beautiful" This piece of advice kept us calm and in the moment especially after having to change our plans what seemed like weekly with our wedding happening during the pandemic. One thing stayed consistent and that was all the love and support from the staff at Blue Bridge to help us through these unprecedented times. Chris and Stephanie (the owners) are so involved in helping to plan the big day which sets this venue apart from many others we visited. It is so evident that they are truly passionate about the work that they do! Chris was very helpful with planning the beverages for the bar and was there on site until the end of the night to make sure everything went smoothly. Stephanie has such an eye for detail and design! The venue itself is breathtaking, so minimal extra decor is needed, having a florist on site creates a smooth process for adding in the extra decor for centerpieces and bouquets! Out of the different venues on the property, we chose The Bridge as we loved the indoor/outdoor feel with the modern rustic ambiance. The backgrounds for all our pictures were breathtaking, especially the pictures in the woods with the tall trees! We also loved having a getting ready locations on site along with the Suite for spending the night of the wedding. This venue truly is a one stop shop which made it perfect for us having an out of town wedding! We chose to have our wedding on a Friday to allow for us to have a whole weekend with our guests traveling from out to town and one perk to having a Friday wedding was that we were able to come on Thursday to decorate and have everything ready to go! We can't wait to come back to visit as we have such a special connection now :) -
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Miki V. Sent on 11/27/2020Wedding of our dreams!!
If you are interested in choosing BlueBridge as your venue, DO IT. As you can probably tell from the photos, this place is just as magical as it looks! My husband and I got married here during the pandemic of COVID-19 and the staff was so understanding and accommodated with all of our last-minute changes.
Not only did we receive countless compliments on our choice of venue, but our entire wedding party loved working with the management here to make our day special. You won't regret choosing this beautiful place for your wedding! : ) -
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Laura R. Sent on 10/13/2021
Northern Michigan wedding magic!
I cannot say enough good things about this venue and the people who run it. I wish I could relive this day again and again! Both venues are absolutely gorgeous with lots of outdoor space for guests to enjoy. You truly get an "up north" feeling here. Our coordinator was Christina and she was absolutely wonderful leading up to and the day of the wedding. She went above and beyond making sure every detail was thought of so that things were seamless day of. Polly also helped us a lot with planning, and she is so lovely! The communication was excellent the year leading up to our wedding day. We didn't have to worry about a thing! One of my favorite things about the venue is that they have their own florist, DJ, bartenders and coordinators. For catering, they have a few companies that almost everyone uses. It makes vendor selection a breeze. The florist is Stephanie, and she did an incredible job with all of our flowers and decorations. She made our welcome sign and seating charts (which were beautiful) -- one less thing that we had to do!
A bunch of our family and friends stayed at the Ellis Lake resort cabins which are right next to the venue (short walk), and we loved hanging out together for the whole weekend. Many of our guests told us it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. If you are considering BlueBridge you will not be disappointed! -
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Chad M. Sent on 10/08/2021Simply incredible.
Getting married at Blue Bridge was the best wedding decision we made.
From the onset, Blue Bridge makes the process easy with preferred vendors and effective systems. Chris, Stephanie, Polly and the entire team at Blue Bridge made us feel like family and did an incredible job working with us to create the day we envisioned and then bring it to life.
The team was responsive, patient, and flexible during the planning process. They guided us when needed and adjusted to our requests as they came. On our wedding day, we felt calm and relaxed as we were confident the team had us taken care of. We received so many compliments at how beautiful the venue was and how well organized our day was.
If you are considering getting married at Blue Bridge, please do it. We could not be happier with our experience.
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Spencer Sent on 09/25/2021Absolutely Amazing
Polly and the entire BlueBridge team are absolutely amazing to work with. Everyone was so attentive leading up to and especially the day of our wedding. There were no details they didn’t make sure was covered and taken care of. Polly, our day of coordinator even packaged up some of our dessert for my husband and I to take home at the end of the night because we almost missed out on it. The venue is gorgeous and our guests loved it so much. -
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Tedd P. Sent on 09/07/2021The best weekend of our lives
My wife and I were married this past weekend at BlueBridge and ever since we've not stopped talking about how incredible it was. The amount of detail and effort that you get with the coordinators (ours was Polly and her assistant Megan), the help with all the florals with Stephanie and Marla... the ease of working with Ryan our DJ... Quite honestly every aspect of our wedding exceeded our expectations in every way.. There's not a single thing I wished we did differently and it was a smooth experience from the time we booked through the event itself. I cannot recommend BlueBridge enough! We also had our Rehearsal in the Blue center while our wedding and reception were at Blue - it was the perfect combination to make our weekend super easy to enjoy. -
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Myles B. Sent on 08/05/2021Amazing venue and team!
We had an amazing experience at BlueBridge and with the BlueBridge staff. From the moment we met our wedding coordinator (Polly) and the owners (Chris and Stephanie), we knew that we would be in great hands. They took care of SO many details for us and made the entire wedding planning process feel like a breeze. The venue is beautiful and was the perfect setting for our big day—all of the guests loved it! We cannot recommend BlueBridge highly enough. -
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Sara S. Sent on 06/11/2021Hands Down the Best Venue!
We cannot recommend BlueBridge enough - if you are looking for a venue, look no further! From our first tour to the final moments on our wedding day Polly and the entire BlueBridge team made us feel at home. We planned our special day during the COVID-19 pandemic and although there were difficult moments, the team at BlueBridge was always willing to answer our questions and accommodate all of our requests. You couldn’t ask for a kinder, more supportive group of people and we are so grateful we chose them for our wedding!BlueBridge's reply:
Thanks for your kind words! We LOVED being a part of your big day! We wish you much happiness in the years ahead! Please stop in and see us when you are in town! -
Jacob N. Sent on 12/05/2019
Outside of each other.. Hands down the best decision we made throughout the process!
I was the groom in our wedding, and I can't tell you how thankful I am that we chose Blue Bridge as our venue. One thing you'll see right away if you visit is that the space is definitely unique, in a special way. We, and our guests, absolutely loved having both the indoor and outdoor settings. Not everyone loves to dance, and the setup allows for each person to find space to enjoy themselves the entire evening. You won't need much convincing on the venue part of your decision. Something you won't be able to understand until you make the commitment is the service side of the experience. I'm sure everyone that works here is great, but if you're lucky enough to get Polly and Chris handling your big day, then I promise you're in great hands. Super responsive whenever you need them. They keep you on track and help provide crucial feedback while you and your spouse go down the long path of planning a wedding. They're extremely knowledgeable of local vendors and never steered us wrong. They take your day personally and we really felt like they shared our enthusiasm, calmed our worries, and fed off our excitement throughout the process. I suggest anyone reading this review to highly consider Blue Bridge. Top-notch organization that makes it personal from start to finish. We can't thank them enough for helping us tie the knot. (Pricing is super competitive for everything you get too). If you're looking for an easy end to the night, definitely consider staying in one of their onsite locations. We were so drained by the time the lights came on. being able to take a short walk to a private spot on the property was a great way to end the evening.
BlueBridge's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means the world! We loved being a part of your special day and wish you both nothing but the best! -
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Danielle D. Sent on 10/25/2019Wanna bask in your love?
CREDIT TO: JEAN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
I'll never stop raving about this venue - start to finish...amazing!
THE BEGINNING: When I found Bluebridge online, I reached out and received a lightning fast response from Polly (this communication style continued throughout the planning process). I was eager to lock down the venue so she accommodated our schedules and met us the next morning at 7am, with coffee ready! As soon as we entered the venue and met Polly it was a done deal. Polly and Chris were welcoming, genuine, warm, and sincerely happy to be a part of our day. This was such a refreshing change from the other transactional exchanges we had previously experienced within the industry. We didn't budget for a wedding planner, so when we found that a day-of coordinator comes with the package at Bluebridge, we were thrilled. We quickly found that Polly was so much more than a day-of coordinator.
THE PLANNING: Through our year and a half long engagement, Polly patiently and promptly answered all my questions. She welcomed creativity and was open to trying some new/unique things at the venue. She also kept us on track with gentle reminders, which we really appreciated. She allowed us to visit the venue as needed (we were planning from down-state 3 hours away) which was very helpful through the planning process.
THE WEEK OF: Polly checked in with each of our vendors to introduce herself and go over details. All of our vendors (before even meeting her in person) shared how professional and kind she was over the phone. She then met with us at the beginning of the week to review all plans, talk through any last minute details or questions. It was my fiance's birthday that day and she even made him a sign (trust me this woman does not have free time, but she makes it all happen!) She allowed my parents to join us so that they felt included and prepared. After our meeting, she made it clear that she had everything under control and that I should just enjoy. This was such a good way to spend the days leading up to our wedding. By the time our weekend arrived, I felt like I could truly be present and not worry about any of the details of the day.
REHEARSAL: Despite our huge and rowdy wedding party, the rehearsal was smooth and organized. Polly was engaged with everyone and even made it fun and painless for the kids involved in our ceremony.
WEDDING DAY: Polly and Chris showed every vendor, family member, friend, and even my pup Lumi SO MUCH LOVE AND KINDNESS. Through juggling many things, Polly keeps a calm and collected demeanor. If anything went wrong, we had absolutely no idea that it did. One hiccup that was brought to our attention on the amount of alcohol left, was quickly attended to and corrected. Our day was amazing because we could just bask in all the love, food, and entertainment in a perfect atmosphere designed by Bluebridge.
Brides/Grooms to be: I cannot recommend this place more. Especially if you're serious about being able to be present for your day together - they will take good care of you! Good luck :) -
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Devon L. Sent on 08/17/2020Exceptional service!
What didn't BlueBridge do?! The staff at the venue is absolutely phenomenal. Our wedding was originally supposed to be on April 25, 2020 but due to the global pandemic, we had to move it to August 8, 2020. BlueBridge worked with us every step of the way to make sure that our day was just as special as we pictured it for April -- even with a new executive order limiting the number of people INSIDE coming out a WEEK before our wedding.
Our reception was moved outside to the garden area and it was even more beautiful than my husband and I could ever imagine. Chris, Stephanie, Polly and the rest of the BlueBridge staff were so attentive and worked to make it special. They even had all hands on deck to set up the tables outside DURING the ceremony due to it raining right up until the ceremony -- LITERALLY.
Our special day went off without a hitch and I would HIGHLY recommend BlueBridge to my friends.BlueBridge's reply:
Thanks so much for your kindness! We loved being a part of your special day and wish you much happiness! -
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