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Your Wedding Reception
P
lanning and executing a wed-
ding reception requires many
challenging decisions that
begin with simply deciding
where, what and when.
When choosing where, keep in mind
that a small group offers more choices
of wedding venues. Groups of 100 or
more guests are limited to just a few
larger, quite capable facilities on the
Island. If your guest list is long and
you’ve selected a Saturday for your
wedding, you should make ceremony
and reception reservations at least nine
to twelve months in advance. Having a
smaller event, planning is much easier.
If you and your fiancé plan to elope to
the Island to be married, almost all of
the bed & breakfasts, inns, and hotels
on Mackinac can offer you last minute
helpful service and advice.
Larger hotels have on-site wedding
coordinators you may consult who can
take care of details at the hotel, or you
can hire a professional coordinator to
completely handle all of the details
from beginning to end. Start by making
some calls or emails to get initial infor-
mation and availability, then things will
quickly begin to fall in place. Each hotel
You should
make reception
arrangements
at least 9 to 12
months in advance
offers its own unique features and loca-
tion, but all provide high quality, first
class service.
T HE I NN AT S TONECLIFFE offers an elegant yet
relaxed setting for weddings up to 120
guests. Built in 1904, the Stonecliffe
Mansion has a rich history brim-
ming with unique charm and beauty.
Imagine a sunset ceremony on the
Terraced Lawn, with breathtaking
views of the Straits of Mackinac and
Mackinac Bridge, or exchanging vows
amidst the lush fe rns and pines of the
Woodland Grotto. Follow up your
ceremony with a first-class wedding
reception and dinner in the Bridgeview
Tent with views of Lake Huron and the
Mackinac Bridge.
The mansion, originally known as
Cudahy Manor, is turn of the century
Tudor architecture and offers 16 cap-
tivating guest rooms featuring views
of the Inn’s expansive grounds. The
Summer House contains 31 richly
appointed studio and two-bedroom
suites decorated in a classic summer
cottage style.
Bike rentals, a heated swimming
pool, Woods Golf Course and nature
trails offer guests plenty to see and do.
The tranquil grounds, scenic setting,
and captivating views provide the ideal
backdrop for beautiful photographs and
a wedding you will always remember.
Experience the historic charm and
unparalleled beauty of this one-of-a-
kind Mackinac Island summer estate
hotel. For ceremony and reception
Mackinac Island Wedding Guide 9