Discover your dream wedding venue at Meadow Brook Hall.
Experience the unparalleled beauty and grandeur of a wedding at Meadow Brook Hall, where every event is a masterpiece of romance and elegance. From enchanting strolling dinners to captivating cocktail hours, we offer versatile spaces to suit any style or size of wedding. So whether you envision a cozy indoor ceremony or a lavish outdoor celebration, our experienced team and complimentary wedding coordinator are dedicated to bringing your dream wedding to life.
Our outdoor wedding venues truly shine.
Offering a breathtaking blend of natural beauty and historic charm, Meadow Brook Hall is home to many lush gardens, all located under the sparkling sky. Discover our outdoor wedding venues in Michigan.
The Rock Garden and English Walled Gardens
The Rock Garden and English Walled Gardens, both supremely beautiful garden wedding venues, sit charmingly amongst the West Gardens of the estate.
The Rock Garden, one of the largest of its kind in Michigan, features an outcropping of sandstone rocks that are carefully positioned onto the hillside. Planted into their crevices are cascading drifts of perennials, alpine species and dwarf conifers.
The English Walled Garden also provides season-long color from an assorted variety of perennials. A natural stone and brick path creates a lovely aisle walkway, with steps and a platform leading up into the Tea House – offering an elevated location to exchange vows. An elegant marble statue completes the space.
The Pegasus Garden
The Pegasus Garden, which features the iconic bronze Colt Pegasus sculpture and tiled fountain, is traditionally known as the Breakfast Garden because of its location off the Breakfast Room. This elegant space features a beautifully manicured lawn and enclosed brick walls, and it is one of the most popular spots for an outdoor wedding in Michigan.
The dramatic fountain – one of the most distinct elements of the estate – will be on until the ceremony begins, when your bridal party will process down a flagstone walkway. White garden chairs will set theater style on either side.
The Rose Garden
Constructed in 1949, Meadow Brook’s Rose Garden is laid out in a unique oval shape, adapted from English landscape architect Arthur Davidson’s original 1928 landscape master plan for the estate. It is the perfect stroll from the East Breakfast Garden and Pegasus Fountain, as guests will pass along an arbor-lined stone path through our enchanting sunken garden.
The Rose Garden is also a favorite location for a couple’s first look.
The Loggia Terrace
Stationed south of the mansion, the Loggia Terrace receives a glorious amount of sunlight and affords views of the lush golf course operated by Oakland University. The terrace grass and stone areas make for an ideal cocktail hour location for Meadow Brook weddings, as it is especially beautiful at sunset.
Garden Tent
From April through December, Meadow Brook’s sophisticated white garden tent can host up to 300 guests for outdoor weddings in Michigan.
Positioned on the expanse of lawn south of the Pegasus Garden, the 60’ x 120’ all-weather structure features a beautiful white draped ceiling with immense windows lining – allowing for beautiful views. This large wedding venue also has a stage with a white façade, wood dance floor and gorgeous chandelier lighting that can be dimmed to a romantic glow for dinner and dancing. A brick and slate walkway from the Loggia Terrace provide easy and scenic access between the historic mansion and Garden Tent.
Interior temperature control options are available.
Rain Site
In the event of rain, weddings at Meadow Brook Hall will be held in our two-story Gothic-inspired ballroom. It seats 100 guests facing the fireplace or 150 facing the beautiful, second story-stained glass windows.
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Celebrate indoors, in stunning style.
Our Great Estate, often referred to as an American castle, is home to 110 rooms and 88,000 square feet of historic splendor. It’s what makes us not just a beautiful wedding venue… but it’s a storybook destination where fairytales come true and memories are made to last a lifetime.
The Great Hall
Everyone knows first impressions are important. And when your guests enter the front gates of our mansion wedding venue, they’ll marvel at the size, scope and Tudor-revival detailing of the Great Hall. This luxurious space is beautiful location for a strolling cocktail hour or for guests to simply gather and be entertained.
The Sun Porch
With sunlight pouring through its floor-to-ceiling windows, the Sun Porch is positioned to take in breathtaking views of the estate – including the English Walled Garden, Rock Garden and Tea Gazebo. This space is often used for showers and small gatherings, and it can even be used for an intimate wedding at Meadow Brook Hall.
The Library
Outstanding examples of Meadow Brook’s woodwork are found in the library. With carvings of great artists, philosophers, writers and composers, guests will feel refined exploring this grand space. They will also be able to sit at the large antique refectory table in the center of the room, where Matilda Dodge Wilson and Alfred Wilson made the historic gift to establish what is now Oakland University.
Michigan Castle and Ballroom
The two-story Gothic-inspired Ballroom at Meadow Brook Hall is a versatile space that can accommodate theatre-style seating, a plethora of guest dining tables, and an open style layout to build as you see fit. It seats 100 guests facing the fireplace or 150 facing the beautiful stained-glass windows, and it is the ideal castle wedding venue in Michigan.
Christopher Wren Dining Room
With an indoor wedding, the dining experience takes place in the exquisite Christopher Wren Dining Room. Fashioned in the Georgian style of famed architect Sir Christopher Wren, who worked in England in the 17th century, this showpiece room encompasses some of the estate’s most masterful features, yet gives an air of simple elegance.
The room can seat 100 guests: 94 in the main room and an additional six in the connected, chinoiserie-style breakfast nook. However, if you have more than 100 guests, we can accommodate them with our strolling wedding reception experience.
After dinner, dance the night away in the grand two-story ballroom, just like the automotive aristocracy did in the early twentieth century.
Service Staff Rooms
A popular space for the wedding suite, the Servants’ Rooms offer a unique behind-the-scenes view of Meadow Brook Hall. The spaces consist of three rooms that are connected: the Servant’s Dining Room, the Servant’s Sitting Room and the Servant’s Porch. Each has been restored to the original 1940s style and offers rare views of life for the staff wing of the estate – spaces not many people are granted access to.
The Loggia Porch
The Loggia Porch is set on the south side of the mansion, with views overlooking the Loggia Terrace. Filled with sunlight and comfortable seating, the ornate ceilings, charming carved details and gorgeous stonework make this space a wonderful backdrop for photos and a welcome space for guests to relax.
Vintage Wedding Experience
Whether you prefer art-deco elegance or the grandness of the Great Gatsby era, Meadow Brook Hall is the perfect historic wedding venue.
Completed in 1929 with 110 rooms and 88,000 square feet, the grand style of this country manor-inspired home will take you back to the time of opulent elegance, or the fun fashionable flapper era. Romantic details include elaborately detailed carved wood and stone, ornate plaster ceilings, Tiffany-stained glass, custom-made hardware, original family furnishings, and fine and decorative art.
Winter / Holiday Wedding Experience
Is your dream wedding set amidst sparkling lights and festive decorations? Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Meadow Brook Hall, where historic elegance meets holiday magic. Our winter weddings feature couples exchanging vows in our opulent ballroom, adorned with lavish décor and surrounded by the gentle glow of fireplaces.
If you’re looking for winter wedding venues in Michigan, you can trust us to create a truly unforgettable event.
Indian Wedding Experience
Meadow Brook Hall is the perfect location for a traditional Indian or fusion ceremony, with picturesque gardens providing many possibilities for the Mandap. The courtyard and front circle drive provide a breathtaking backdrop for the Baraat. Our grand, white garden tent, which is positioned on a small rise to capture panoramic views of both the mansion and the surrounding sweeps of green space, can accommodate up to 350 guests.
Rest assured, our executive chef can create menus for both traditional Indian fare or a custom fusion menu, and our event planners have coordinated many Indian wedding ceremonies. We are familiar with the traditions.
Jewish Wedding Experience
Host your Jewish wedding at Meadow Brook Hall, with experienced coordinators who are familiar with Jewish wedding customs. From the Tish to finding the perfect place for the Huppah to the breaking of the glass and the privacy needed for the Yichud, we handle the details so you and your guests can enjoy the day. In partnership with Quality Kosher Catering, we can also provide Kosher meals. If you don’t require a Kosher meal, we can customize menus to your preference.
Every wedding at Meadow Brook Hall supports the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark. To schedule a tour of our elegant and unique wedding venue, please contact our wedding team at mbhevent@oakland.edu.
