Michigan Outdoor Weddings

Seven Outdoor Ceremony Locations, Six Open-Air Reception Spaces, One Extraordinary Day

Travel to breathtaking Northern Michigan where rolling hills and lush forests meet pristine Lake Michigan. At Boyne Resorts, couples can marry their best friend at a true resort destination while surrounded by jaw-dropping natural backdrops without having to travel far from home.

Across our three resorts, you will have the choice between seven outdoor ceremony venues, six open-air reception areas, and plenty of green space for tented outdoor nature weddings. Additionally, you and your friends and family can enjoy all of our amenities and lodging without leaving the resort - it’s just one of the many perks of a Boyne Resorts wedding. Summer, fall, spring, or winter - it doesn’t matter; Boyne’s has a romantic outdoor wedding venue for every season. Contact our weddings team to schedule a tour of our Midwest outdoor wedding venues and start planning your special day.  

Northern Michigan Outdoor Wedding Locations 

Boyne Mountain Resort

Boyne Falls

Boyne Mountain Resort

Far from ordinary but close to home, Boyne Mountain is the perfect escape for Midwest couples looking for a mountain wedding. Couples will find an abundance of outside wedding venues across the resort with two ceremony and four reception sites plus plenty of green space for tented celebrations.

Inn at Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor

Inn at Bay Harbor

The Inn at Bay Habor is our historic, luxury outdoor wedding location marrying sweeping views of Lake Michigan with the timelessness of the great turn-of-the-century Northern Michigan Inns. Couples can choose between two dazzling open-air wedding venues for their ceremony and host their reception on the patio at Sagamores.  

The Highlands

Harbor Springs

The Highlands

The Highlands is a modern resort with rustic, alpine charm. Couples can choose between three stunning outdoor ceremony locations and host an open-air reception in the Enchanted Forest.  

Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies

Marry your best friend among the rolling hills and shores of Northern Michigan. Boyne offers couples the choice of seven distinct outdoor wedding venues for their ceremony across three resort destinations. From grand outdoor celebrations of love to more intimate vow recitals, we have the perfect outside wedding venue for every couple!  

Stein Eriksen's

Boyne Mountain | 400 Guests

Stein Eriksen's Patio

Located at the base of Boyne Mountain, Stein Eriksen’s patio is the perfect ceremony space for couples looking for a unique, romantic location in the nordic style. This outdoor wedding ceremony location at Boyne Mountain is decorated with quaint iron furniture, beautiful paving stones, and string lights. Stein Eriksen’s Patio space can accommodate up to 400 guests.

Beach House

Boyne Mountain | 300 Guests

Beach House Lawn

Recite your vows with breathtaking natural scenery as your background. The Beach House Lawn at Boyne Mountain provides stunning views of Deer Lake set against an expansive green lawn and forest backdrop. Plan your wedding ceremony around sunset and you are in for one of the most spectacular views in Northern Michigan. This outdoor ceremony venue can accommodate as many guests as you need. 

Lake Lawn – Ceremony Only

Inn at Bay Harbor | 150 Guests

Lake Lawn – Ceremony Only

The Lake Lawn is the Inn at Bay Harbor’s signature outdoor wedding ceremony venue. This location features stunning views of Little Traverse Bay where 150 of your closest friends and family will watch you say your vows to the sounds of waves on the shoreline and waterfront views.

Cart Pad– Ceremony Only

Inn at Bay Harbor | 150 Guests

Bay Harbor Golf Club Cart Pad

Bay Habor Golf Club’s cart pad offers a stunning background with perfectly manicured greens, cedar trees, and crystal blue Lake Michigan. This outdoor wedding ceremony venue can comfortably host up to 150 guests.  

Country Club of Boyne

The Highlands | 160 Guests

Country Club of Boyne Terrace

Overlooking The Highland’s award-winning golf courses, The Country Club of Boyne Terrace invites couples and their guests to enjoy the fall colors, or summer splendor as you say your vows on this cobblestone terrace with patio lights and firepits surrounding you.  

Enchanted Forest

The Highlands | 150 Guests

Enchanted Forest

The Highland’s enchanted forest is perfect for couples looking for a rustic setting for their nuptials. You don’t have to journey far before you and up to 150 guests will be encircled by a beautiful forest and the warm glow of sparkling light strings. This outdoor wedding ceremony venue also includes a charming yurt and can double as an open-air reception space too.  

Graham Chapel

The Highlands | 65 Guests

Graham Chapel

Featuring rustic, wooden pews to floor-to-ceiling windows, Graham Chapel is an intimate, historic location that will beautifully showcase your wedding ceremony. Guests arrive at Graham Chapel via a scenic chairlift ride or by shuttle, traversing a rustic two-track road. The pews seat 65 comfortably and provide a memorable backdrop to your wedding story. 

Outdoor Wedding Receptions

Celebrate your nuptials in an outdoor setting that is as beautiful as the love you share. Couples can select from six gorgeous outdoor reception venues across three picturesque resort destinations. From private forest jubilees to grand outdoor celebrations, we have an outside wedding venue for every couple.  

Outdoor Reception Venue 

Location 

Capacity 

Beach House Lawn 

Boyne Mountain 

300 Guests

Stein Eriksen’s Patio 

Boyne Mountain 

220 Guests 

Pond Side

Boyne Mountain

150 Guests

Sagamore’s 

Inn at Bay Harbor 

175 Guests 

Country Club of Boyne Terrace

 The Highlands

160 Guests 

Enchanted Forest 

The Highlands 

150 Guests 

Outdoor Tented Weddings

At Boyne, any green space can be transformed into a tented outdoor wedding venue. We offer extensive green spaces throughout our resorts where couples can literally pitch a tent area and make the party happen. 

Focus On Your Vows and Leave the Details to Us

At Boyne Resorts, we will do everything we can to ensure your special day is everything you dreamed it would be. Couples who host their celebration at one of our Northern Michigan outdoor wedding locations will be paired with a personal wedding coordinator. They will help you plan, coordinate, and execute everything you need including 

  • Guest Arrivals 
  • Vendor Recommendations & Coordination
    • Event Set-Up & Tear-Down 
    • Waitstaff 
      • Valet Parking 
      • Menu Creation 
        Extensive Vendor Network 

        All of our places to have an outdoor wedding throughout our Northern Michigan resorts are your blank canvas to fill and make your vision come to life. Couples who book one of Boyne’s open-air wedding venues in Northern Michigan receive access to our extensive network of reputable vendors and partners who we can work with to provide the atmosphere of your dreams. Decorators, florists, tent and furniture rentals, entertainment, photographers, and printers–we can refer you to the team to get it done!  

        Catering & Alcohol Packages

        Fill your wedding feast with garden-fresh local produce and irresistible bites tailored to your unique tastes and budget. Our outdoor wedding venue catering packages include hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and the option to add a fourth course. We also offer an assortment of alcohol packages with a variety of beers, wines, and spirits.  

        Take the Elevator Home

        When you have an outdoor wedding at any of Boyne’s resorts in Northern Michigan, your guests know that they can take the elevator home. They can enjoy the party and then take the elevator to their rooms afterward. We offer a wide array of exceptional lodging options near our outdoor wedding places including   

        • Hotel Rooms 
        • Suites 
          • Vacation Homes 
          • Cottages 
              • Condos 
              • Villas 

              Talk with your wedding coordinator about setting up a special block of rooms for your guests, at a discounted rate. 

              A True Outdoor Resort Destination 

              Outdoor weddings at a Northern Michigan Boyne Resort are more than just celebrations of love - they are a true resort experience! From thrilling sports to leisurely pursuits to extensive dining options, we have everything you and your guests need under one roof. Here are just a few of our favorite activities you’ll find around our outside wedding venues:  

              • Spa & Salon Sessions 
              • Championship Golfing 
              • Ziplining 
              • Mountain Biking 
                • Segway Tours 
                • Horseback Riding 
                • Disc Golf 
                • Scenic Chairlift Rides 
                  • Tennis 
                  • Hiking 
                  • Avalanche Bay Water Park 
                  • And So Much More 

                    Ready to Plan a Beautiful Outdoor Wedding?  

                    Boyne’s Northern Michigan outdoor wedding locations are a blank canvas where you can fill it with everything you’ve dreamed about for years. Our team will work with you to not only find the perfect outdoor wedding venue but also help make your vision come to life. Schedule a tour with our three Northern Michigan destinations and start planning the perfect celebration of love.