23 unique Detroit wedding venues couples will love

By Metro Times editorial staff on Sat, Oct 12, 2019 at 10:28 am

There are plenty of Detroit wedding spots that can serve as the gorgeous backdrop to your fairy-tale event. These iconic Detroit venues offer unique and special spaces where couples can celebrate their love.

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Waterview Loft

130 E Atwater St.; 313-307-4925; waterviewloft.com
With a window-lined event space overlooking the Detroit River, this sunny venue is excellent for a daytime wedding. During the evening, the lights of the city make this a magical spot.

Photo via Waterview Loft at Port Detroit / Facebook

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Scarab Club

217 Farnsworth St.; 313-831-1250; scarabclub.org
Built in 1928, this artists’ club, gallery, and studio space is the ideal venue for fans of art history. The upstairs lounge has signatures from hundreds of artists, including Diego Rivera and Norman Rockwell.

Photo via Scarab Club / Facebook

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Trinosophes

1464 Gratiot Ave.; 313-778-9258; trinosophes.com
This multi-use building is a cafe, library, store, gallery, performance space, and event venue. Located in the Eastern Market district, Trinosophes is a stellar spot for a wedding.

Photo via Trinosophes / Facebook

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The Whitney

4421 Woodward Ave.; 313-832-5700; thewhitney.com
This historic lumber baron's mansion is a symbol of Detroit. The inside is beautifully preserved, and the home has a lovely garden for outdoor weddings.

Photo via The Detroit Whitney / Facebook

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The Eastern

3434 Russell St. Suite 501; 313-914-1104; theeasterndetroit.com
The Eastern is a warehouse that’s been converted into an event space. With industrial details including a roll-up garage door and polished concrete floors, this is the ideal spot for a modern wedding.

Photo via The Eastern Detroit / Facebook

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Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

4 Inselruhe Drive; 313-821-5428; belleisleconservancy.org
Designed by Albert Kahn and built in 1904, this intricately designed greenhouse holds collections of rare plants from around the world. The event space offers a picturesque backdrop to your vows.

Photo via Belle Isle Conservancy

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Roberts Riverwalk Hotel

1000 River Place Dr.; 313-259-9500; detroitriverwalkhotel.com
Located on the Detroit River, this former research facility and National Historic Landmark has a lovely event space with historical significance.

Photo via Roberts Riverwalk Hotel Detroit / Facebook

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MOCAD

4454 Woodward Ave.; 313-832-6622; mocadetroit.org
Located in Midtown, MOCAD offers a versatile, open-plan space for a wedding.

Photo via Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Detroit - MOCAD / Facebook

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Redford Theatre

17360 Lahser Rd.; 313-537-2560; redfordtheatre.com / Instagram
Interested in having organ music serenade you during your wedding? Redford Theatre can make your dreams come true. A Barton Pipe Organ was installed here in 1928, and it’s still functional.

Photo via Redford Theatre / Instagram

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Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

461 Piquette St.; 313-872-8759; fordpiquetteplant.org
What better way to experience the history of Detroit than a wedding in a former Ford factory? This plant, which was built in 1904, produced some of the first Model T’s.

Photo via Ford Piquette Avenue Plant / Facebook

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Masonic Temple

500 Temple St.; 313-832-7100; themasonic.com
The world’s largest Masonic temple is located in Detroit’s Cass Corridor. It’s a unique, historic spot to say, “I do!”

Photo via The Detroit Masonic Temple / Facebook

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Jam Handy

2900 E Grand Blvd.; thejamhandy.com
The Jam Handy Organization, which was founded in 1932 and produced over 25,000 instructional films and over 7,000 military training films, was once housed in this building. Since 2010, the space has been used for events. It’s the ideal off-the-beaten-path wedding venue for lovers of niche film history.

Photo via Jam Handy / Instagram

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Gem Theatre

333 Madison Ave.; 313-463-4215; gemcolonyevents.com
When it was relocated in 1997, The Gem Theatre broke the record for heaviest building ever moved. The historic details — which include Pewabic tiles, a limestone balustrade, and stained glass — make this a eye-catching setting for the union of a theatrical couple.

Photo via Gem Theatre & Colony Club / Instagram

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Detroit Foundation Hotel

250 W. Larned St.; 313-800-5500; detroitfoundationhotel.com
Located in Detroit’s former Fire Department headquarters, this luxury hotel is a superb spot for a wedding. The space was renovated in 2017, and the building has both modern touches and historic elegance.

Photo via Detroit Foundation Hotel / Facebook

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Fisher Building

3011 W. Grand Blvd.; 313-874-1100; thefisherbuilding.com
This iconic building is opulently decorated inside and exemplifies Detroit’s unique beauty. The intricately decorated ceilings are just one of the many noteworthy details of this architectural wonder.

Photo via Fisher Building / Facebook

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Shed 5 at Eastern Market

2934 Russell St.; 313-833-9300; easternmarket.org
There’s something undeniably charming about Saturday mornings at Eastern Market. The local food, niche items, and iconic street art all make for the perfect backdrop for a wedding.

Photo via Eastern Market Partnership / Facebook

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Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Ave.; 313-833-7900; dia.org
The DIA is one of Detroit’s architectural gems, and it’s home to a world famous collection of art. There’s no better place to say “I do.”

Photo via Detroit Institute of Arts / Facebook

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Detroit Historical Museum

5401 Woodward; 313-833-7935; detroithistorical.org
For history buffs, the Detroit Historical Museum is the perfect place to get hitched. The building offers private spaces for event rental, and couples can also choose to set up in exhibition areas.

Photo via Detroit Historical Museum

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Detroit Athletic Club

241 Madison St.; 313-963-9200; thedac.com
Designed by Albert Kahn and inspired by the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, this stunning building is a magnificent venue for a formal wedding. The numerous paintings, tiled ceilings, and wrought iron details add to the sense of history.

Photo via Detroit Athletic Club / Facebook

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Dequindre Cut Greenway

1776 Woodbridge St.; 888-740-0032; detroitriverfront.org
This urban recreational space and path, formerly a Grand Trunk Railroad line, is an excellent choice for an outdoor wedding. The close proximity to the attractions of Eastern Market is an added plus.

Photo via Dequindre Cut Freight Yard / Instagram

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