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Waldenwoods is a wedding venue located in Howell, Michigan. This romantic property is only 30 minutes away from Flint and Ann Arbor, and just one hour outside of Detroit and Lansing. The facility features 400 acres of idyllic countryside, complete with manicured lawns and impeccable landscaping.
Facilities and Capacity
Waldenwoods offers several event spaces to accommodate any celebration. Couples can say their vows in front of their loved ones on Cromaine Lodge's lush front lawn. Here, you’ll find yourself adjacent to the scenic Lake Walden, providing plenty of memorable photo opportunities. Your reception can continue outside under a white canopy tent which includes a vintage bar, rope lighting, a dance floor, tables, chairs, and more. This outdoor wedding experience can accommodate between 75 to 250 loved ones. Couples also have the option of hosting in the elegant 10,000-square-foot Cromaine Lodge for their post-ceremony festivities. Here, the newlyweds and their guests can socialize, enjoy a tasty meal, and dance the night away.
Services Offered
Waldenwoods is happy to accommodate various pre-nuptial events, such as engagement parties, showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, as well as ceremonies and receptions. The venue’s professional staff recognizes that every couple has a one-of-a-kind vision for their special day. They are happy to assist with all the details to ensure that your dream wedding is brought to life. To ensure that your event runs as smoothly as possible, you will be provided with a list of preferred vendors. When holding your celebration here, you can also avail of the following services:
- Event rentals
- Getting ready rooms
- Parking
- Setup and cleanup
- WiFi
Cuisine
The venue aims to make your event all the more special by offering a number of delicious menu selections. Catering services such as buffets, cocktail receptions, hors d’oeuvres, outside cake, plated meals, stations, and more are available. You also have the option of adding bar services to your wedding package. Choose from an array of domestic and local beers, house and local wines, and specialty liquors.
Accommodation
After your reception, you and your loved ones can extend your stay overnight in one of the charming historical cottages offered by the venue. Each cottage features a spacious gathering room, a fireplace, and tranquil views of the lake. In addition, guests can partake in many different on-site activities, including swimming, fishing, sailing, and tennis.
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Mike Staff Productions
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DJ Kurt Lewis
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Kate Saler Photography
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Waldenwoods is described as a stunning and accommodating wedding venue with beautiful grounds and a lakeview tent that creates a picturesque setting. The staff is highly praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and event execution. Reviewers highlight the delicious food options, accommodating dietary restrictions, and inclusive services like Personal Touch to ease the wedding planning. Additionally, the onsite lodging options are appreciated, providing convenience and a rustic charm. Customers value the excellent value for the quality provided and compliment the venue on the beautiful design and pre-hung lights, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.
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We Love Waldenwoods! Beautiful venue in both the lodge and the tent. This venue brings character you dont see at most places, with lodging and the beautiful private lake as a backdrop it cant be beat. The director Anne is pleasant to work with and makes the details of the event flow smoothly. Her staff is professional and the service is top notch! We highly recommend Waldenwoods to all our clients.
When I think about performing wedding ceremonies, Waldenwoods comes to mind. For a long time now, a handful of couples a year have selected me to perform their marriage rites in ways that evoke who they are as distinct individuals, and who they are as a couple, who will forever pledge themselves one to the other. I digress... During those years everyone, Managers and Staff alike, have become my friends. "Friend". That's a word that gets thrown about pretty casually. 'I'm their "friend" on social websites.' (Even though I've never actually met them.) I didn't want my post to be interpreted that way so I looked up the definition of the word "friend". Here's what it said: "noun 1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard. 2. a person who gives assistance. 3.a person who is on good terms with another." The word "friend" fits perfectly. Now, if you have read this far you must be curious, and perhaps even be searching for a venue for your event. Of course, it must be beautiful and have a sense of history about it. Good food and great service is essential. A HUGH plus, and the most difficult to find, is a group...a team...where every member puts out their personal best because they care about you. Waldenwoods is that place; are those people. Trust them. They'll become you friends, too.
Waldenwoods is a gorgeous wedding venue! I highly recommend it to any couples who love nature and who also love classy beautiful buildings because Waldenwoods is the perfect mix plus it's gorgeous, warm and cozy inside with lots of natural light and beautiful lights up year round. Great food, great staff, and great experiences there time and time again!
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