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With a history of hospitality, Meadow Brook Hall is Michigan’s most beautiful wedding venue. The entire estate was built with an eye for entertaining, from its 16 lush gardens to the two-story Gothic-inspired Ballroom – and its elegant Grand Staircase.

Read on to hear the story of one of Meadow Brook’s most famous celebrations—the wedding of eldest daughter Frances Dodge—featuring a dramatic arrival down the Grand Staircase.

Matilda Dodge Wilson lived by a clear philosophy: “To attempt great things is to expect great things. Nothing attempted, nothing gained.” Her determination to pursue bold ambitions shaped not only her own remarkable success, but also expanded opportunities for others, especially women, building a legacy that continues to inspire.

Women’s History Month recognizes the vital, often overlooked contributions of women to American history, culture, and society. Learn more about a remarkable local woman leader and delve into the lives and accomplishments of the women of Meadow Brook Hall on a tour.

Oakland University Giving Day is a special fundraising effort to drive extra support for your favorite Oakland University initiatives – such as Meadow Brook Hall! Anyone can give! Make your gift go further, beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with matching funds, special challenges and big support!

It may come as a surprise that one of the greatest adversaries to historic artifacts, artwork, furniture and collections–is light. Meadow Brook Hall has installed custom ultraviolet (U.V.) light blocking acrylic panels as part of an IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) grant to preserve, protect and maintain Meadow Brook Hall and its collections from light damage.

Meadow Brook Hall is inviting Oakland University students to experience the estate in a whole new way with discounted admission to two of its most popular specialty tours: the Flashlight Tour and the Servant’s Life Tour.

Meadow Brook Hall, the National Historic Landmark, museum, cultural center and event venue, is being recognized once again for its world-class wedding services by earning top wedding awards for 2026 from two of the nation’s most popular wedding planning platforms, The Knot and WeddingWire.

A series of special events will help beat the winter blues at Meadow Brook Hall, starting this February. The Great Estate will engage and inspire this winter with the romantic Valentine’s Dinner, the ever-popular Downton Abbey-inspired Servant’s Life Tour, after-dark Flashlight Tours, and the elegant Gilded Tea & Tour.

Wedding planning can be wonderful – and a little overwhelming – so Meadow Brook’s experienced event specialists have pulled together their best advice for couples to do once they’re engaged. Read on for our Top 5 Tips!

With breathtaking spaces, first-class service and inspired cuisine, Meadow Brook hosts romantic weddings and receptions in all seasons. Our events team brings a premier touch to your wedding experience, helping to curate a custom celebration that transitions seamlessly from dream to the big day.

Our Estate Stories showcase some of the unique historic displays that can be viewed during this year’s Holiday Walk.

Meadow Brook Hall’s curator, Madelyn Chrapla, shows just two of the unique displays located in Meadow Brook’s Living Room – a handmade “dress tree” designed to replicate a real dress Matilda wore to a party in 1913 and a look into the beautiful organ chamber, which is on display for the first time in 50 years.

Meadow Brook Hall has earned third place in USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards! The expert panel selected Meadow Brook Hall to compete for the Best Historic Holiday Home Tour from a pool of nearly two dozen historic house museums across the country. Meadow Brook has consistently placed in the top ten for the past seven years, and earned second place in 2024.