By the time you finish reading this blog on how to plan a wedding in Detroit we bet you will be able to save yourself some time and maybe even a little bit of money.
A list of local wedding and reception venues seems like the most natural starting point. We know that some reading this will get married in the church they went to as a kid but plenty of others may prefer to rent a different venue and there will be a variety of great places to host your ceremony or the reception.
Contents
- 1 Detroit Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Detroit Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Detroit
Following that we will get into the best bridal shops near you to buy a dress and many of the other things you will need. Wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s will be getting a shout out as well.
After all of that is out of the way we will move on to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo so you can make sure everyone involved is looking their best. The next few lists will be all about the food as we mention where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
And to get you out of here there will be a breakdown of the best wedding planners in Detroit for anyone who wants to hand all of this work off to a professional. Often times many wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to doing it all for you.
A map will be shared towards the end that has all of these various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which places are most convenient. In case you were curious all of our other guides for Midwest brides to be can be found at that link if you want to give them a look.
Detroit Wedding & Reception Venues
Make sure everything goes as planned by choosing right location for a wedding and reception in Detroit:
- Roostertail at 100 Marquette Dr
- Colony Club Detroit at 2310 Park Ave
- Waterview Loft at 130 Atwater St
- Gem Theatre Detroit at 333 Madison St
- The Eastern at 3434 Russell St #501
- Jam Handy at 2900 E Grand Blvd
- Garden Theater at 3929 Woodward Ave
- The Gazebo Banquet Center at 31104 Mound Rd, Warren
- The Dearborn Inn at 20301 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn
- Penna’s of Sterling at 38400 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights
- Laurel Manor at 39000 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia
- Petruzzello’s Banquet & Conference Center at 6950 Rochester Rd, Troy
- The War Memorial at 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
- Planterra Conservatory at 7315 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield Township
- Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall at 108 E Main St, Northville
- The 5th at 25750 Novi Rd #104, Novi
Roostertail has the space to accommodate weddings or receptions near you whether there are 23 attendees or 1,500.
The Colony Club can host events for 50 to 500 people.
Up to 225 guests can be seated at the Conservatory White Garden at Waterview Loft.
The Gem Theatre can host local weddings and receptions for 50 to 450 people.
The Eastern has seating for 300 people at a sit-down event and 600 people standing.
With a capacity to accommodate 1,200 people The Garden Theater provides ample space for events and gatherings.
The Gazebo Banquet Center in Warren is an ideal venue for intimate gatherings of 275 guests or fewer but it will also work for bigger occasions.
There is enough space for 850 guests at the Dearborn Inn.
Petruzzello’s Banquet & Conference Center in Troy can handle 1,200 guests in total and their outdoor terrace and mezzanine can serve 120 guests for seated events and 250 guests for cocktail events.
Both indoor and outdoor venues which can hold up to 200 guests for wedding ceremonies and receptions in West Bloomfield Township are featured at The Planterra Conservatory.
Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall in Northville can accommodate 270 guests in total.
Wedding parties in your area for 25 to 100 persons can be held on the second level of The 5th in Novie.
Bridal Shops
Buy your dress at one of the best bridal shops near you that will also carry many other items you may need:
- LeeAnne’s Luxury Bridal Boutique at 18724 Grand River Ave
- Beautiful Bridal at 2921 E Jefferson
- Pink Poodle Dress Lounge at 14405 E Jefferson
- Alessandra Bridal at 29214 Hoover Rd, Warren
- L’amour Bridal at 650 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn
- Dream Fashion By Noor at 3653 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
- Mona Lisa Bridal at 2119 17 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
- Ideal Bridal at 33555 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia
- Bella Bridal Gallery at 4301 Orchard Lake Rd #190, West Bloomfield Township
- Elizabeth’s Bridal Manor at 402 S Main St, Northville
- David’s Bridal at I Shopping Center, 43831 W Oaks Dr, Novi
Where To Get Your Invitations
Order invitations and envelopes in your area from:
- Lace Boutique at 1885 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy
- Jen’s Invites at 6346 Orchard Lake Rd #17, West Bloomfield Township
- Leah E. Moss Designs
- Invitations by Caitlin
- The Paper Boutique
Choosing The Right Florist
Everything will look incredible if you let one of these florists help you pick out the flowers:
- Gaddy’s Florist at 15520 W Warren Ave
- Bob Farr’s Florist at 14149 W McNichols Rd
- Thrifty Florist at 23841 Grand River Ave
- Livernois-Davison Florist at 13517 Livernois
- Korash Florist at 7200 Gratiot Ave
- Flowers for Dreams at 1490 Gratiot Ave
- Amazing Flowers & Events at 17242 W McNichols Rd
- Petit Fleur Events at 1421 Hilton Rd
- Jim’s Florist at 31702 Mound Rd, Warren
- Lamas Florist at 6400 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn
- Sam’s Florist at 13480 E 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
- Danny’s Flowers & Gifts at 37132 Six Mile Rd, Livonia
- Della’s Maple Lane Florist at 1800 E Maple Rd, Troy
- Charvat The Florist at 18590 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms
- Fleurdetroit at 1507 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Township
- Donna & Larry’s Flowers at 1063 Novi Rd, Northville
- The Flower Alley at 25914 Novi Rd, Novi
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
You will be very busy when the time comes so let one of these local wedding photographers and videographers keep an eye on the crowd to catch everything:
- Erin Schmidt Photography
- Elite Wedding Co
- Light Garden Photography
- Rosy & Shaun Photography
- Emily Kyle Photography
- Amber Marie Photography
- Diffuse Media
- Chad Wu Photography
- Oscar Productions
- YHY Film & Photography
- Mike Staff Productions
- Marci Curtis
Bands & DJ’s
Nobody will ever forget the reception if you book the right band or DJ:
- Trilogy Band
- Good Gravy
- Intrigue Band
- The Crasherz Band
- T&M Entertainment
- Perfect Blend Entertainment
- Christopher London DJ Service
- Michigan Wedding DJ Service
- Zaffet Joseph
- Rock Out Entertainment
- Michaels Entertainment
- Nick Kuhl & the Gang
- Lorio Ross Events & Entertainment
- Party It Up
Hair & Makeup Stylists
These wedding hair and makeup stylists near you will make sure that you really stand out:
- Black the Salon at 2127 Michigan Ave
- Salon Detroit at 660 Woodward Ave #104
- 6 Salon at 1441 Woodward Ave
- Ezelli Hair Salon at 89 Monroe St
- All About The Hair Salon & Spa at 13820 14 Mile Rd, Warren
- European Hair Design by Hanan at 15218 Warren Ave, Dearborn
- Studio 9 Salon at 37717 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights
- Katherine Drew Salon at 33625 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia
- My Beauty & Spa at 3283 Rochester Rd, Troy
- The Beauty Parlor at 15126 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
- Artisté Salon at 6400 Telegraph Rd #1100, Bloomfield Township
- Salon Freda at 41460 Grand River Ave #A, Novi
- Configure Beauty Detroit
- Blushed Studios
- Kiss & Makeup
Tuxedo Rentals
Remember to rent a tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen in your area at:
- President Tuxedo of Warren at 29202 Hoover Rd, Warren
- Kravat at 14935 W Warren Ave, Dearborn
- Wesner Tuxedo at 14500 Lakeside Cir, Sterling Heights
- Gerard Tuxedo at 29457 Five Mile Rd, Livonia
- Randazzo Formal Wear at 33925 Plymouth Rd, Livonia
- Men’s Wearhouse at 19435 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods
- The Black Tux at Nordstrom at 27640 Novi Rd, Novi
Ideal Bridal also offers tuxedo rental service.
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
A tasty and stunning wedding cake in Detroit can be purchased from one of these bakeries:
- For the Love of Sugar at 100 Erskine St
- Terri’s Cakes at 16311 E Warren Ave
- Petite Sweets at 5065 Trumbull
- Sweetheart Bakery at 19200 Kelly Rd
- Chene Modern Bakery at 17041 W Warren Ave
- Good Cakes & Bakes at 19363 Livernois
- Sweet Dreams at 3848 E Thirteen Mile Rd, Warren
- Iversen’s Bakery at 22041 W Outer Dr, Dearborn
- Dearborn Sweets at 6456 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn
- Mannino’s Bakery at 4062 17 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
- Sorella’s Custom Cakes at 31236 Five Mile Rd, Livonia
- Elite Sweets at 3471 W 8 Mile Rd, Livonia
- Thomas Cake Shop at 5065 Livernois Rd, Troy
- Josef’s European Pastry Shop at 21150 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods
- Sweet Delights Cakery at 1755 Poppleton Dr, West Bloomfield Township
Caterers
The right catering company will make sure that everyone leaves with a full belly:
- Durden’s Catering
- Last Minute Gourmet Catering
- Blu VI Catering
- Simple Palate Restaurant
- Park Place Caterers
- You + Me Catering
- Chowhound Gourmet
- Celebrity Catering
- Gathering Pointe Venue & Cabbage Patch Catering
- Whisk & Ivy Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Our favorite rehearsal dinner venues in town would be:
- The Whitney at 4421 Woodward Ave
- Firebird Tavern at 419 Monroe St
- Andiamo Detroit Riverfront at 400 Renaissance Center A-03
- The Rattlesnake Club at 300 River Pl Dr
- Joe Muer Seafood at 400 Renaissance Center #1404
- Giovanni’s Ristorante at 330 Oakwood
- Lumen Detroit at 1903 Grand River Ave
- Atwater Brewery & Tap House at 237 Jos Campau
- Simple Palate Restaurant at 27380 Van Dyke Ave, Warren
- Tria – Inspired American Cuisine at 300 Town Center Dr, Dearborn
- Villa Penna Banquet at 43985 Hayes Rd, Sterling Heights
- Mama Mia at 27770 Plymouth Rd, Livonia
- Sedona Taphouse at 198 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy
- The Iroquois Club at 43248 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Township
- Garage Grill & Fuel Bar at 202 W Main St, Northville
- Maisano’s Italian Restaurant at 26139 Novi Rd, Novi
Detroit Wedding Planners
Get a little bit of help or a full service package from one of the best local wedding planners:
- Simply Brilliant Events at 1420 Washington Blvd #301
- WillUParty Event Planning at 20504 Livernois Ave
- Ines & Marie at 22515 Telegraph Rd, Southfield
- Lavish Events by Talia at 28401 Mound Rd #121, Warren
- Weddings By Lama at 6400 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn
- Utsav Planners at 12786 Currie Ct, Livonia
- Everlasting Engagements at 2211 S Telegraph Rd #7410, Bloomfield Hills
- Marigold Wedding Planners at 40500 Grand River Ave #J, Novi
- Festoons & Flourishes
- Christa Graham Weddings & Events
- Posh & Prim
- You’re The Bride
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Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Detroit
You should feel way more prepared to plan your wedding in Detroit after reading all of that. The best planners near you were covered if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own now.
We tried to break it all down including local wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
At this point we don’t really know how else to help but we definitely hope that you go on to plan a great wedding in Detroit!