As promised, it’s time for our first venue feature of our new series, “Southwest Michigan: Presented by Stella Event Design!” I’m so excited to take this opportunity to showcase some of the beautiful and unique venues in Southwest Michigan that make it a fabulous wedding destination! Enjoy!
WillowHarbor Vineyards is located in Three Oaks, Michigan and 2008 was their first wedding season! I’ve been so excited to work a wedding at WilowHarbor, but was booked everytime I got an inquiry! Still, I was very excited to include this great new venue in our Southwest Michigan Venue Guide, and can’t wait to work with them in 09!
Kristie Kelleher, WillowHarbors’ Event Coordinator was so helpful in getting me photographs for our guide, and if she’s half as helpful for you wedding you won’t be disappointed!
We asked Kristie to highlight a few key features about the venue:
Our 40 acre vineyard includes a beautiful stone gazebo in front of a water feature for the wedding ceremonies and we have a new 40 by 100 foot four peak white tent which can seat up to 300. Also, our barn has been renovated for parties and can hold up to 100 people. Included in the rental is a “Bride’s Dressing Cottage” which is a perfect place for the brides and bridesmaids to get ready!
I love that this venue can accomodate both small and large groups, and I absolutely adore that stone gazebo for ceremonies! And yes, they have a beautiful horse-drawn carriage available for your big entrance (or exit!) They offer in-house catering, and you can provide your own alcoholic beverages(big plus!) and they provide you with bar staff and mixers! For those of you unfamiliar with the area, Three Oaks is conveniently located off of I-94, some great hotels and resorts, and of course, the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan!
All photos courtesy of WillowHarbor Vineyards. Header picture thanks to JK Photography!