Westin Book Cadillac Weddings

As reported this morning in the Detroit Free Press, the Westin Book Cadillac's grand opening is today, giving Metro Detroit brides yet another glamorous wedding destination in southeast Michigan. The restoration of the Westin Book Cadillac is helping revitalize downtown Detroit, bringing trendy accommodations to the Motor City.

We recommended the Westin Book Cadillac as a Michigan wedding venue in our July 2nd blog post. Now that the $180 million renovation project is complete, let Exceptional Events design the wedding of your dreams at this Italian-renaissance-style historic landmark, and be one of the first brides in Michigan to celebrate your big day at Detroit's newest old hotel.

Rochester Michigan Weddings with Exceptional Events

Exceptional Events recently brought together some of Metro Detroit’s best wedding vendors, designing and directing one of our most beautiful weddings to date.

Arising Images shot the wedding photos at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan, and posted their own blog about the gorgeous daytime reception.

Other favorite vendors of Exceptional Events contributed to this glamorous Rochester wedding, including videographer Epic Motion, who we just profiled Wednesday on the Exceptional Events blog, and the Royal Park Hotel, which we recommended to Michigan brides in our July 23rd blog post.

Thanks to everyone involved for helping make Sydney and Dave’s Rochester, Michigan Wedding memorable and spectacular, and be sure to visit the Arising Images blog for more photos of the event.

Birmingham Michigan Weddings at The Townsend Hotel

For Birmingham weddings, Michigan brides will absolutely love the Townsend Hotel. Tucked amidst the designer boutiques and nationally-acclaimed art galleries of downtown Birmingham, the Townsend Hotel is one of Exceptional Events’ favorite wedding venues, admired for its European elegance and impeccable service.

Ideal for a beautiful ceremony, a distinctive rehearsal dinner, or a memorable post-wedding-day brunch, the Townsend Hotel’s premier 5,000 square-foot reception ballroom and intimate salons will make your wedding sparkle, with perfectly cut crystal chandeliers, cherry wood paneling, lavish marble floors, and stylish halls and foyers. The Townsend Hotel graciously seats up to 320 guests and every room boasts its own unique ambiance, making the Townsend perfect for weddings of almost any size style.

In designing your big day, Exceptional Events will accentuate the Townsend Hotel’s most luxurious elements, ensuring every aspect of your wedding is spectacular. With the service of the best wedding vendors in Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, and Royal Oak, we’ll infuse every Townsend Hotel wedding with the absolute best in all of Metro Detroit.

The Townsend Hotel has been recognized both locally and nationally for its breathtaking accommodations, top-of-line service, and renowned dining - 2008 Gold List "World's Best Places to Stay" by Condé Nast, 2008 "The World's Best Hotels" by Travel + Leisure Magazine, and the Townsend’s Rugby Grille was ranked “one of the top 10 best restaurants in the United States by Zagat's - America's Top Restaurants 2008.

The experts agree, and so does Exceptional Events - the Townsend Hotel is one of southeast Michigan’s premier wedding destinations.

*Photo courtesy of Arising Images

Ann Arbor Weddings at the University of Michigan Union & League

Nestled in the beautiful heart of campus, the University of Michigan Union and League will add sophisticated class to your Ann Arbor wedding, delighting Michigan brides with extravagant ballrooms and intimate details.

The Michigan Union is the perfect setting to make wedding dreams come true. Warm, oak paneled walls and slate floors give the Michigan Union a classic, tradition-rich feel. The hand painted murals, dramatic windows, and a crackling fireplace set the perfect backdrop for an elegant wedding in the Blaine Room. And the Grand Ballroom’s lavish 35 foot ceiling adorned with sparkling chandeliers will mesmerize your guests.

The Michigan League also offers a diverse set of wedding options, from the intimate elegance of the Blagdon Room, to the grandiose stained glass and dramatic ceilings of the Ballroom, the Michigan League is beautifully appointed with oak and walnut paneling and Pewabic tile floors, giving the League an air of high-society.

Helping local brides choose from over 30 uniquely decorated rooms, Exceptional Events will design your fairy tale wedding at the University of Michigan Union and League, incorporating Ann Arbor’s charming downtown and the pristine campus into every celebration.

Barton Hills Country Club Weddings in Ann Arbor

For Ann Arbor weddings, look no further than Barton Hills Country Club, with its lavish banquet facilities, beautifully groomed grounds, and dedicated catering staff. Exceptional Events recently enjoyed the pleasure of planning a wedding at Barton Hills Country Club for 175 guests.

The wedding was spectacular, and the unique ceremony was rich in both Jewish and Scottish tradition, complete with kilts and bagpipes.



Photos courtesy of Widdis Photography

Metro Detroit Wedding Planner Recommends The Inn at St. John's

The Inn at St. John’s breathtaking grounds and dedicated staff has earned this Plymouth, Michigan landmark a spot among The Knot’s "Best of Weddings." With more than half a century of rich history and tradition, this luxury boutique hotel offers the finest wedding accommodations in one of Detroit’s premier upscale suburbs.

From the detailed wood and stonework to the soaring inlaid ceilings and majestic columns, the Inn at St. John’s beautifully appointed ballrooms make every Metro Detroit wedding extraordinary. Incorporating the Inn at St. John’s pristine details, like the polished marble floors and lavish gardens, Birmingham wedding planner, Exceptional Events will work with the best vendors in Michigan to design the wedding of your dreams.

The Inn at St. John’s fairy tale grounds include a grand, European-style chapel, lavish gardens, regal ballrooms, five-star dining with delectable world-class cuisine and award-winning wine list, the chic martini lounge, a 27-hole championship golf course, and among the most luxurious hotel accommodations in all of Michigan.

For Exceptional Events’ Detroit brides, the Inn at St. John’s is the picture of elegance. The hotel’s sophisticated decor is sure to infuse classic style to your Michigan wedding, while adding style to your celebration.












* Photos courtesy of Arising Images and the Inn at St. John’s

Henry Ford Weddings at Lovett Hall, the Museum Plaza, and Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford’s enduring elegance is guaranteed to enchant Detroit area brides. Honored as the “Most Unique Venue” and “Best Banquet & Reception” facility by Michigan Meetings & Events and “Best of Weddings” 2008 by the Knot, the Henry Ford’s uniquely appointed ballrooms, plazas, and gardens are sure to inspire Michigan couples.

With a seemingly endless array of accommodations, the Henry Ford can host weddings of any size and style. Exceptional Events will help you select the best option, perfecting your vision by choosing from the refined 1930's Lovett Hall Ballroom, with its sparkling chandeliers and grand staircase, the Henry Ford Museum Plaza, decorated with highlights from the museum’s collection, and Greenfield Village, accommodating up to 10,000 guests.

Additional package options for the Lovett Hall Ballroom include the Lovett Lobby, with chic marble flooring and a 14-foot-high crown molding ceiling, the intricate brickwork and cultured-limestone of Ginger Meyer Garden, and the lush landscaping of Lovett Courtyard.

For brides selecting the Museum Plaza, options include the Prechter Promenade’s grand entrance, for a lavish cocktail hour, the open-air Pennsylvania Courtyard, Michigan Café, and the art-adorned Flexible Exhibit Gallery Lobby, perfect for afterglows and desserts.

Greenfield Village options include the historical, candlelit Eagle Tavern, the Village Pavilion, overlooking the Village Green and carousel, Walnut Grove, and the 19th-century, New England style Martha-Mary Chapel, featuring a pipe organ, high ceilings, and a candlelit chandelier.

Combining and matching the best the Henry Ford has to offer, Exceptional Events will channel your vision for your big day to design the wedding of your dreams, for a storybook beginning to your fairy-tale romance.

Ann Arbor Weddings at the Polo Fields Golf & C.C.

The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club of Ann Arbor is one of southeast Michigan’s most exclusive wedding and event venues. Covering over 420 acres of rolling Michigan Hills, the Polo Fields is an exclusive country club and resort, featuring the finest golf courses and recreational activities, as well as the most prestigious wedding and event services, combining beautiful grounds and event venues with mid-western hospitality.

Accommodating up to 260 guests, the newly renovated Grand Ballroom offers classical elegance and charm, with panoramic views of the grounds, perfect for your big day. The ballroom’s neutral color palette is accentuated by the soft lighting from both the delicate chandeliers and the natural light from the ballroom’s three French doors. The Grand Ballroom also provides access to the resorts brick patio, overlooking the pool and world-class golf course, and the room itself boasts 3,800 square-feet of space.

With meandering creeks, stately, mature trees, and a perfect blend of classic taste and modern sensibility, the Polo Fields Golf & Country Club captures the natural beauty and sophistication of Ann Arbor. For the best of southeast Michigan, Exceptional Events will work with The Polo Fields’ professional banquet staff and award-winning chef to design the wedding of your dreams.

Exceptional Events and Comerica Park - A Winning Team

For baseball fanatics and fans of the city of Detroit, Comerica Park is the perfect venue for hosting weddings, parties, or corporate events - sure to make your celebration stand out from all the rest.

Comerica Park can accommodate events from 50 to 40,000, and your guests will love the novelty of Comerica Park’s carousel, ferris wheel, and musical water fountain, not to mention the diamond itself, with packages for private tours, custom scoreboard messages, mascot appearances.

Comerica Park offers a wide variety of options, from luxurious dining halls, to more casual bars and private stadium seating, including the Tiger Club, Tiger Den, Chevrolet Champions Club, The Beer Hall, The Cigar Bar, The Brushfire Grill, and the Witherell Bar.

For catering, choose from a variety of gourmet, fine-dining options, or get creative and go with the “Bases Loaded” themed buffet, featuring beer-steamed hot dogs and nachos with cheese sauce, for an authentic ballpark dining experience - always a crowd pleaser, and a lighthearted touch to make your event memorable.

Whatever the theme of your celebration, Exceptional Events will work with Comerica Park to cover all the bases, making sure your next party is a resounding hit.

Northern Michigan Weddings at Bay Harbor

For destination brides looking to capture the scenic beauty of northern Michigan, look no further than Bay Harbor. Perfectly situated between Charlevoix and Petoskey, along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Bay Harbor offers world-class accommodations and some of the most luxurious wedding facilities in all of Michigan.

With breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, Bay Harbor Lake, and the Village, Bay Harbor’s Observation Platform provides the perfect panoramic backdrop for your big day. And if you’re dreaming of a romantic beachfront ceremony, Bay Harbor provides several options, including the Marina Lawn Panel and Sunset Beach, for a picturesque lakeshore setting.

For indoor celebrations, Bay Harbor Resort & Marina’s Conference Center is the ideal location for a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or post-wedding brunch. The front room of the Conference Center is anchored by a large bay window, overlooking magnificent Bay Harbor, and, from the lobby and grand hallway, guests will be amazed by magnificent views of shimmering blue water.

Bay Harbor embodies the natural beauty, and the crisp, clean elegance of high-end nautical society. Quaint area shops, world-renowned golf courses, beautifully appointed ballrooms, and of course, majestic views of Lake Michigan make Bay Harbor the perfect destination for your northern Michigan wedding.

Michigan: Royal Park Hotel Weddings

Detroit area brides will absolutely love the four-star, four-diamond Royal Park Hotel, a luxury reception venue sure to impress for your romantic wedding. And with two versatile size ballrooms, The Royal Park Hotel can accommodate a guest list of nearly any size.

Located in idyllic Rochester, Michigan, the Royal Park Hotel is situated on the banks of Paint Creek, and is within easy walking distance to the boutiques of Rochester’s bustling downtown. With 143 uniquely designed guest rooms and suites, and two perfectly appointed reception ballrooms, the hotel’s décor features quarter-sawn cherry, marble, and slate, giving this modern facility the feel of an elegant English manor house.

For intimate weddings of 200 or less, The Royal Park Hotel’s Conservatory or “Crystal Palace” features a private garden and fountain, a Murano chandelier, and a two-story open Belgian glass ceiling, providing views of the stars in an alfresco setting. The Conservatory is also a fantastic choice for showers, rehearsal dinners, and cocktail-hour receptions.

Accommodating up to 1200 guests, The Royal Grand Ballroom is perfect for larger guest lists, adorned with handcrafted chandeliers, an Italian marble gallery, and fifteen-foot ceilings. This larger reception room is spacious yet intimate, for the biggest of big days.

The Royal Park Hotel’s understated elegance and old-world attention to detail make this Detroit gem an ideal choice for a luxurious, classically beautiful wedding reception.

For Large Guest Lists - Westin Book Cadillac

At Exceptional Events, we absolutely love the excitement of planning and orchestrating large-scale celebrations, so we’re always on the lookout for venues capable of housing our most elaborate events. Well, we’ve found one - the newly renovated Westin Book Cadillac Hotel is the ideal choice for the grandest of Detroit weddings.

Perfectly situated at 243 State Street, this Italian-renaissance-style hotel is a member of the National Registry of Historic Buildings, and provides spectacular views of the city and easy travel to the immediate downtown area. Built in 1924, the Westin Book Cadillac is rich in Detroit history, and recent renovations have brought the hotel back to its former grandeur, while adding state-of-the-art technology.

As part of their $180 million renovation project, Westin Book Cadillac put considerable effort toward designing Detroit’s premier meeting and event venues, providing accommodations unmatched in the downtown area, and bringing modern sophistication and style to this Detroit landmark. For guest lists of up to 1,000, The Westin Book Cadillac now boasts 39,000 square feet of beautifully-appointed event spaces, including two historic ballrooms and a third contemporary ballroom. Smaller spaces are also available for more intimate celebrations.

For receptions on any scale, the Westin Book Cadillac houses a world-class Executive Chef and expert culinary team. Additionally, for the convenience of your guests, hotel amenities include, attached parking with valet, in-room spa treatment, three restaurants, and all the features you would expect from Westin® signature service.

If your wedding demands the biggest and best Detroit has to offer, look no further than the Westin Book Cadillac. As always, Exceptional Events will work closely with the reception venue to design the wedding of your dreams.

Featured June Venue - Meadow Brook Hall

Located in Rochester Hills, Meadow Brook Hall adds sophisticated elegance and charm to any wedding. As a national and state registered historic home, Meadow Brook Hall preserves the architecture and style of the past while offering a variety of options for your wedding or celebration, including mansion rooms and outdoor gardens.

Exceptional Events' brides have been consistently dazzled by the luxurious grounds and enchanting atmosphere, making Meadow Brook Hall one of the Exceptional Event Team’s favorite wedding venues, which is why Meadow Brook Hall is this month's featured venue.

Meadow Brook Hall's Business Manager, Robin Gardner is “honored” to be a preferred venue for Exceptional Events, saying, "Anna is wonderful to work with, and the entire staff handles themselves with extreme professionalism."

Our most recent wedding at Meadow Brook Hall was beautiful - a resounding success - and as Robin said, "the client could not have been happier." Neither could we. The tremendous efforts of our dedicated staff, coupled with the breathtaking grandeur of Meadow Brook Hall and their fantastic team, forms a harmonious alliance that is sure to make any event spectacular.

*Images by Widdis Photography