The Best Covered Outdoor Wedding Venues in New Buffalo, MI

The Best Covered Outdoor Wedding Venues in New Buffalo, MI

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6 Wedding Venues in New Buffalo, MI

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Bay Pointe 

5.0

Shelbyville, MI
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor & indoor
  • Starts at $6,000

When you celebrate your wedding or special event at Bay Pointe, you and your guests will experience distinct personalized service centered around you and your dreams. Conveniently located between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo or Chicago and Detroit, Bay Pointe Inn overlooks the islands of Gun Lake and offers a variety of unique onsite event venues. The Lakefront Pavilion, BoatHouse Villa and the all new Bay Pointe Woods, are each exceptionally designed and comfortable event spaces. As a flexible all-season, venue, our events and banquet teams specialize in vibrant spring weddings, lavish summer ceremonies, twilight autumn weddings and indoor winter weddings where up to 300 guests are warmed by a floor to ceiling fireplace. Each of our unique venue spaces has been designed to ensure a successful event by enjoying a variety of event styles and effortless entertaining with family and friends.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
From rehearsal to wedding day the amazing staff at Bay Pointe Inn just killed it. As a wedding vendor myself they are definitely going on my referral list for all of my clients. The food was absolutely amazing - all of my guests are calling me to rave about it! Madison and her team blew Josh and I away - especially the accommodations for our kiddos! Cannot recommend them enough.
Amber F., 5 months ago
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Port 393 

4.6

  • Up to 225 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,900

Port 393 is a luxury event space in Holland, MI. We have a customizable floor plan and even a rooftop where you and your guests can witness views of Lake Macatawa. Port 393 has a main level reception space with a full bar and catering kitchen, along with a second floor containing a cocktail hour area, full bar & garage door access to the sky view rooftop lounge. Port 393 has a list of catering partners for every event, within every price range making it easy to find amazing vendors! Port 393 is currently booking weddings on Thursday - Sunday. Port 393 has availability for showers, parties, rehearsal and so much more on weekdays as well! Our Offerings: 🥂 Exclusive use of the whole building for the whole day 🥂 Top-of-the-line audio & visual systems 🥂 In house rentals for your convenience 🥂 Access to our proprietary online Guest Portal! 🥂 On-site ceremonies (with 1 hour complimentary rehearsal time) 🥂 Two luxury built in bars 🥂Getting Ready Cove House

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • Does not allow pets
We had our wedding at Port 393 on December 14, 2024, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. Chloe, our wedding planner, was incredibly attentive and had everything under control from start to finish. Her meticulous attention to detail allowed us to relax and truly enjoy our special day. Chloe was always easy to reach and guided us through every step of the planning process. On the day of the wedding, she made sure I had everything I needed and went above and beyond to make the day special. She even took care of loading up the car throughout the night, so we could focus on enjoying time with our family and each other. The decorations were stunning, and the entire venue looked beautiful. I highly recommend letting Port 393 handle all the details—they truly made our wedding everything we had hoped for and more. It was a fun and memorable day, thanks to their exceptional service.
Allie R., 5 months ago
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Petite Acres 
New Buffalo, MI
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor & indoor
  • Starts at $25,000

Where rustic charm meets timeless elegance, our venue offers the comforts of home with the luxury and privacy of a boutique hotel. From intimate elopements to grand receptions, every moment here feels like a dream. Picture your guests gathering under vaulted ceilings, sunlight pouring in through dramatic arched windows, and love filling the air. Beyond weddings, enjoy magical experiences year-round—from farmers markets and seasonal art fairs to peaceful wellness moments in our outdoor sauna and cold plunge. Whether you're saying “I do” or simply soaking in the serenity, it’s all waiting here.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Unique barn setting
  • Bridal suite on site
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
  • No in-house catering options
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Apple Blossom Resort 
New Buffalo, MI
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $30,000

Apple Blossom Resort is a luxurious wedding property in New Buffalo, MI. This welcoming setting is the perfect place for your wedding celebrations to unfold over several unforgettable days. This inviting venue features modern construction, thoughtful design, and personalized touches that provide a homely atmosphere for you and your guests. Apple Blossom Resort’s unique location lends a secluded vibe while being moments away from all that this special region has to offer. The estate is located moments away from Lake Michigan’s pristine beaches and the region’s beach communities along Red Arrow Highway.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Venue is completely outdoors
  • Caters to out-of-town guests
  • Rustic yet refined style

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Does not have a dance floor
  • Limited cleanup and setup services
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Friendship Botanic Gardens 

4.0

Michigan City, IN
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $800

Friendship Botanic Gardens offers a stunning and unique setting for outdoor weddings and special events, nestled within over 100 acres of woods and beautifully landscaped gardens. Available from May 1st through October 31st, the Gardens provide a picturesque backdrop for ceremonies and receptions ranging from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations of up to 300 guests, with options for custom designs to accommodate even larger events. Every wedding includes ceremony chairs, a three-hour venue rental, a one-hour rehearsal, use of the Wedding Cabin, golf cart assistance, and the dedicated assistance of our Wedding Coordinator. Couples also enjoy access to the entire Gardens on their event day, a milestone brick in the Symphony Garden fountain terrace, and a yearlong membership to Friendship Botanic Gardens. Surrounded by splashing fountains, singing birds, and towering trees, let us help you create a celebration as unique and beautiful as your love.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Bridal suite on site
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Lush gardens

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Dance floor not included
  • No all-inclusive dining options
I picked this location because of how beautiful the landscape is. So many different spots on the property to get married on, all beautiful. Different locations cost different price. Overall, relatively cheap compared to other venues. When talking to them, I first started with one wedding coordinator. She left and was informed about the new coordinator. She introduced herself and thought she was awesome. She was very tentative to all the details and was very helpful. I wasn’t informed that she had left and a new coordinator had taken her spot. I didn’t know there was a new coordinator until the day before the wedding. She didn’t take charge of anything. She took a back seat to everything. Told her I had a specific song I wanted to play for walking down the aisle. There wasn’t any sort practice with the song at the rehearsal. She couldn’t figure out how to connect my phone to the sound system. She couldn’t figure out how to navigate the song that I had already pulled up on my phone.
Nikki A., 2 years ago
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Uptown Social - Michigan City, Indiana 

5.0

Michigan City, IN
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,000

Located in the Michigan City's Uptown Arts District surrounded by history sits this 150+ year old church. It was fully renovated in 2020 while keeping the charm of old architecture. We offer an experience that merges the past and the present through modern comfort and historical luxury. All eyes will be focused on you as you enter our beautiful ballroom. As you begin your magical journey down our center aisle, you will meet the love of your life, where the two of you will vow your love to one another. Exiting the ballroom as a newly married couple, you’ll begin your new life in celebration with your guests during cocktail hour in our lounge & historic courtyard. Once returning to the cathedral ballroom, you will enter into your gorgeous, fully transformed dinner and reception space. This is your night!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Bridal suite on site
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • No free parking
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
My wedding planning experience with Uptown was phenomenal. If you have the pleasure of working alongside Jeremy and Judy, they are there to support and manage decisions with you every step of the way, helping you feel like you are in control of your vision while they help guide what all they can do for you to make it happen. Both professional and empathetic to your needs and vision, we felt like a dreamy team to put the day together from the start. (We had our reception here only, so it was great to not have the stress of a room flip.) Would recommend you ask them for local recommendations, as we used just about every recommendation they had; florist, cake, driving service, and local accommodations for our bridal party and our guests. Every single recommendation was amazing to work with, with professionalism and the touch of warmth from a small town that we personally loved, all thanks to Uptown. Michigan City is the cutest Lake town with surprisingly a lot of food, drinks, and nature to explore. This was a semi-destination wedding for us and our guests as we are from Chicago and most other family from Ohio or farther. So a lot of guests took advantage of having an extended weekend to explore the National Park, Lake, and Winery in the area. So if that is something you think your guests would like to take advantage of, it was definitely a winning aspect leading up to the day. We got to mingle with guests prior to the wedding so it didn't feel like a complete rush of saying hello to all of our guests on Saturday. The venue is spectacular, perfect for a modern church vibe turned into a booming party space; we ended up clearing our head table from the stage to have more room for fun and dancing! The sound system is awesome, so one less thing for a DJ to have to bring. Lighting in the ball room is customisable which we had a lot of fun working with Jeremy on to change the mood for each part of the night. All other areas of the venue are simple, elegant, and give the space for guests to mix and mingle without being stuck in one area of your wedding (bar lounge, courtyard, front patio, and balcony areas). I could seriously not say enough about the wonderful experience we had at our wedding, and Uptown was definitely a key player. Much love to Jeremy and Judy 3
Christina S., 3 years ago

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About wedding venues in New Buffalo, MI

New Buffalo offers couples stunning wedding backdrops that combine Michigan's beautiful lakeside settings with small-town charm. You'll find a variety of venues where you can say "I do" along Lake Michigan's shores or among elegant vineyard estates that capture the region's natural beauty while providing an intimate atmosphere for your special day.

## What's the Average Cost of New Buffalo MI Wedding Venues?

Wedding venues in New Buffalo cost about $7,743 on average, fitting nicely within the national range of $6,500 to $12,000. Your costs will typically scale with your guest count; smaller gatherings of around 50 guests run about $6,930 while medium-sized weddings of 100-150 guests range from $7,000 to $8,000. Larger celebrations hosting 200-300 guests will push your venue budget to $8,000-$8,470. The good news? You'll spend proportionally less on your venue in New Buffalo at just 17% of your total wedding budget compared to the national average of 25%.

## When Should You Book Your New Buffalo Venue?

October sees the most venue inquiries in New Buffalo, with couples typically securing their location 14 months (445 days) before walking down the aisle. You'll want to plan even further ahead for those coveted Saturday dates during summer months. New Buffalo has become quite popular as a destination wedding location so premium dates get snapped up quickly by couples looking to take advantage of the area's scenic beauty and relaxed atmosphere.

## What Are New Buffalo's Most Distinctive Wedding Venues?

New Buffalo's venue options cater to virtually every wedding style you might envision. The Woodlands Course at Whittaker gives you serene golf course scenery that can accommodate up to 300 guests with plenty of outdoor ceremony spots. Journeyman Distillery offers that perfect blend of industrial charm with elegant touches that creates a truly unique celebration space. Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant surrounds you with picturesque vineyard views ideal for rustic yet sophisticated celebrations. Etre Farms delivers authentic countryside charm for couples dreaming of a genuine farm wedding experience with natural beauty all around.

## What Additional Costs Should You Budget For?

Your venue is just the beginning of creating your perfect New Buffalo wedding day. Beyond the $7,743 average venue rental which takes up 17% of your budget, you'll need to plan for catering at around $6,194 (14%) and bar services averaging $4,955 (11%). Photography will run about $4,083 (9%) while florals typically cost $5,631 (13%). Other essentials include videography at $3,815 (9%) planning services at $2,534 (6%) entertainment ranging around $1,337 (3%) cake and desserts at $859 (2%) and hair and makeup averaging $396 (1%).

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total Budget
Venue$7,74317%
Catering$6,19414%
Bar Services$4,95511%
Photography$4,0839%
Florals$5,63113%
Videography$3,8159%
Planning$2,5346%
Band/DJ$1,3373%
Cake/Desserts$8592%
Hair & Makeup$3961%

## How Can You Find Accessible Venues in New Buffalo?

Accessible venue options are available throughout New Buffalo to ensure all your guests can celebrate comfortably. The Woodlands Course at Whittaker features accessible paths throughout the grounds making it easier for guests with mobility concerns. Journeyman Distillery's industrial setting typically includes wheelchair accessibility in its modern design. When you're touring potential venues, be sure to ask specific questions about ramps elevators and accessible restrooms so you can feel confident that everyone on your guest list will have a wonderful experience at your celebration.

New Buffalo offers couples stunning wedding backdrops that combine Michigan's beautiful lakeside settings with small-town charm. You'll find a variety of venues where you can say "I do" along Lake Michigan's shores or among elegant vineyard estates that capture the region's natural beauty while providing an intimate atmosphere for your special day.

## What's the Average Cost of New Buffalo MI Wedding Venues?

Wedding venues in New Buffalo cost about $7,743 on average, fitting nicely within the national range of $6,500 to $12,000. Your costs will typically scale with your guest count; smaller gatherings of around 50 guests run about $6,930 while medium-sized weddings of 100-150 guests range from $7,000 to $8,000. Larger celebrations hosting 200-300 guests will push your venue budget to $8,000-$8,470. The good news? You'll spend proportionally less on your venue in New Buffalo at just 17% of your total wedding budget compared to the national average of 25%.

## When Should You Book Your New Buffalo Venue?

October sees the most venue inquiries in New Buffalo, with couples typically securing their location 14 months (445 days) before walking down the aisle. You'll want to plan even further ahead for those coveted Saturday dates during summer months. New Buffalo has become quite popular as a destination wedding location so premium dates get snapped up quickly by couples looking to take advantage of the area's scenic beauty and relaxed atmosphere.

## What Are New Buffalo's Most Distinctive Wedding Venues?

New Buffalo's venue options cater to virtually every wedding style you might envision. The Woodlands Course at Whittaker gives you serene golf course scenery that can accommodate up to 300 guests with plenty of outdoor ceremony spots. Journeyman Distillery offers that perfect blend of industrial charm with elegant touches that creates a truly unique celebration space. Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant surrounds you with picturesque vineyard views ideal for rustic yet sophisticated celebrations. Etre Farms delivers authentic countryside charm for couples dreaming of a genuine farm wedding experience with natural beauty all around.

## What Additional Costs Should You Budget For?

Your venue is just the beginning of creating your perfect New Buffalo wedding day. Beyond the $7,743 average venue rental which takes up 17% of your budget, you'll need to plan for catering at around $6,194 (14%) and bar services averaging $4,955 (11%). Photography will run about $4,083 (9%) while florals typically cost $5,631 (13%). Other essentials include videography at $3,815 (9%) planning services at $2,534 (6%) entertainment ranging around $1,337 (3%) cake and desserts at $859 (2%) and hair and makeup averaging $396 (1%).

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total Budget
Venue$7,74317%
Catering$6,19414%
Bar Services$4,95511%
Photography$4,0839%
Florals$5,63113%
Videography$3,8159%
Planning$2,5346%
Band/DJ$1,3373%
Cake/Desserts$8592%
Hair & Makeup$3961%

## How Can You Find Accessible Venues in New Buffalo?

Accessible venue options are available throughout New Buffalo to ensure all your guests can celebrate comfortably. The Woodlands Course at Whittaker features accessible paths throughout the grounds making it easier for guests with mobility concerns. Journeyman Distillery's industrial setting typically includes wheelchair accessibility in its modern design. When you're touring potential venues, be sure to ask specific questions about ramps elevators and accessible restrooms so you can feel confident that everyone on your guest list will have a wonderful experience at your celebration.

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