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Styles come and go in the world of weddings, but the interest in barn weddings is still going strong. The number of couples choosing farms and barns as their venue tripled between 2009 and 2015 and the trend shows no sign of stopping. Even though a wedding in a barn might sound odd to some, there are many reasons why this setting is perfect for so many people.

First, a barn presents a neutral background which allows the bride and groom to style it exactly as they wish. The wooden floor, walls, and ceiling won’t clash with any wedding color scheme—a big plus, especially for brides who choose bright, bold palettes that could look horrendous in some hotel or banquet hall settings. And, that neutrality lends itself to being dressed up or down to fit the style of wedding.

Going rustic or boho? Perfect! Your crocheted lace, gingham, wildflowers, and Mason jars will fit in beautifully. Do you prefer a sophisticated, elegant style? No problem! Satin, crystal, white roses, and crisp tablecloths will create the look you want. Going more fairytale? A barn will work for you, too. Imagine those soaring uprights and beams swathed in tulle and

wrapped with thousands of fairy lights while soft candlelight creates amazing shadows on the high walls and ceiling!

Another reason people are drawn to barn weddings is that these venues often have beautiful grounds surrounding them with flower-filled gardens and ponds. Your guests will have a lovely place to wander while you and the wedding party are having photos taken. And, if the season permits, you can have small bars and hors d’oeuvres stations set up in several locations to provide your guests with light refreshment at the same time.

Unlike weddings held in busy hotels or resorts, a barn wedding allows you to have your own private corner of the world for your very special and personal celebration. You reserve the barn and grounds for your wedding and it will be only you, your husband, the wedding party, and your invited guests on the premises along with necessary personnel like your photog-

rapher and caterer. This privacy definitely adds to feeling of it being “your day” and eliminates the possibility of curious hotel guests and staff peeking in at your reception!

So, if your first reaction to “barn wedding” was a resounding “HUH?,” you might want to think again and investigate this charming venue option. [Check out our travel article on page 31 for barn venues in our area!]

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Mackinac Island

Pink Pony Restaurant at the Chippewa Hotel — www.chippewahotel.com —

If you want to feel like a princess on your special day, turn to The Chippewa Hotel and Pink Pony Restaurant for a great time and a fairytale atmosphere. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Huron in all its glory as you celebrate on Mackinac Island. With the Mackinac Straits as the backdrop, the Pink Pony Patio is the perfect place to say your vows. The upper deck, patio, and dining room offer space for a stellar reception. Plus, accommodations are easy! The Chippewa Hotel and its sister location, The Lilac Tree Suites, offer some of the best rooms on Mackinac Island. Your dreams will come true with a wedding on the magical Mackinac Island.

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Northport Willowbrook Mill — www.willowbrookmill.com —

Both charming and inviting, Willowbrook Mill is a perfect Up North destination. The building boasts a long history: built in 1850 as a hotel, it was a pizza parlor in the 1950s, an antique shop in the 1980s, and finally, after a three-year remodeling project, a beautiful wedding venue.

Surrounded by lush greenery and featuring a running creek, Willowbrook Mill will transport guests to somewhere quiet and magical within the state of Michigan. The building has an old European gristmill feel with its white shiplap siding, three fieldstone fireplaces, open rafters, dark wood floor, and beautiful chandeliers. Willowbrook Mill offers an elegant storybook setting for your wedding, and your guests will be amazed by the memorable event you have put together.

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Benton Harbor The Blue Dress Barn — www.bluedressbarn.com —

The Blue Dress Barn was one of the first venues to bring the barn wedding concept to the public in 2003. For more than a decade, they have been experienced leaders in the barn-wedding industry and are happy to share their venue with you on your special day. It is owned and operated by two Chicago artist-designers . . . and it shows! No details are left undone. The barn features an open timber roof with a dance floor and stage lit by wrought iron chandeliers. Second-story decks overlook gardens and fields, and in the gardens are tables beneath shade umbrellas, and chairs and benches around fires. Distinct and divine, The Blue Dress Barn lets you step out34 side the bustling city into a storybook setting you and your guests will remember for years to come.

Midland dow gardens — www.dowgardens.org —

Dow Gardens offers three locations to tie the knot in their 110-acre botanical garden. Each site offers its own unique charm. The Peninsula is a meadow-like piece of land surrounded by ponds and views of Dow Gardens’ historic stone bridges. The Founders Circle lets you experience the grand entrance every young girl dreams of. Pine trees, ferns, and rhododendrons surround the grove with a reflective fountain as the centerpiece. The last location on Dow Gardens’ property is the Red Bridge Overlook. This location offers a view across the pond to the largest Alden Dow-designed bridge. Intimate and magical, Dow Gardens is perfect for an outdoor wedding.

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Detroit

Packard Proving Grounds — www.packardweddings.com —

Step back in time and experience Detroit’s automotive history at the historic Packard Proving Grounds. Here, storybook romance meets industrial charm. The 14-acre venue is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is home to original Tudorstyle buildings designed by Albert Khan for the Packard Motor Car Company in 1928. Couples have the choice to host in the Lodge Garage with its impressive 12-foot doors or the Repair Garage with space for a static display of several Classic Packard Cars. Between the lounge-like feel of the garages and the fairytale atmosphere outside, a Packard wedding is one to remember.

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