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The predictions have been cast for emerging wedding trends on the rise for 2024. If you’re searching for the fresh fads of the wedding season, our talented team of wedding planners and professionals have collected a few of our favorites.

For decades, Meadow Brook’s gardens have been lovingly tended by our many volunteers, including Margaret Jelsma, president of the Meadow Brook Garden Club. From her childhood, Margaret has always loved getting her hands dirty and seeing what grows.

Black and Gold Giving Day is a special fundraising effort to help shine a light on Oakland University initiatives including Meadow Brook Hall.

Your support helps keep the Great Estate running!

Find yourself immersed in the secret lives of the downstairs staff when you take our popular Downton Abbey-inspired Servant’s Life Tour. Explore rarely seen behind-the-scenes spaces in the historic mansion and learn what it took to run a country estate in the early twentieth century. Complete this remarkable experience with tea and scones in the real Servant’s Dining Room.

Don’t wait to register your child for their best summer yet! Spaces are filling quickly for the Meadow Brook Arts Camp. Participants will discover secret staircases and amazing playhouses while being challenged and inspired at the National Historic Landmark.

RSVP for Mimosas at Meadow Brook! Make your gift in person from 7-11 a.m. on March 6 and enjoy a light breakfast, mingle with our team and fellow donors and explore the historic mansion.

Frances Dodge embarked on a world tour in 1934, along with her mother Matilda and stepfather Alfred Wilson to a six month long journey across 58 cities across North Africa, South Africa, Rhodesia, Egypt, India, Palestine, and Spain.

Meadow Brook Hall will open its gates and grounds once more for students of all ages to attend our popular annual Meadow Brook Arts Camp and Meadow Brook Writing Camp.

See Meadow Brook Hall in a new light as its hidden details and exquisite craftsmanship are illuminated as never before. Explore the estate at night as as your docent shines a light behind ropes, under tables and inside cabinets to highlight the secret spaces missed by daylight. Flashlight Tours run on select Tuesday evenings this February & March.

When the head housekeeper interviews you to be part of the Meadow Brook staff, it’s best to pay close attention. Find yourself immersed in the secret lives of the downstairs staff in the early twentieth century when you take our popular Downton Abbey-inspired Servant’s Life Tour. Explore rarely seen behind-the-scenes spaces in the historic mansion and learn what it took to run a country estate. Complete this remarkable experience with tea and scones in the real Servant’s Dining Room!

Meadow Brook has earned 2024 top wedding awards from two leading national wedding platforms – The Knot Best of Weddings and WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards! With a history of hospitality, Meadow Brook takes great pride in hosting beautiful & memorable weddings.