The Best Wedding Venues in Detroit, MI

Enjoy the entire Waterview Loft, starting with your breathtaking ceremony in our window-lined Conservatory. With the ceremony in the Conservatory and your reception upstairs in the Loft, you and your guests will ring in the celebrations as soon as you say “I do,” without having to wait for a space to be transformed. Our Loft is the perfect setting for an iconic and unforgettable Detroit wedding reception that family and friends will talk about for years.

Established in 1958, Roostertail is a well-known wedding venue in Detroit, Michigan. Bordering the Detroit River marina, its various banquet halls boast a tasteful blend of modern and industrial styles. Panoramic glass walls adorn every floor of the building, with private entrances leading to patios and balconies. Here you can celebrate your nuptials in the same venue that hosted special guests like Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones. Facilities and Capacity Roostertail has direct marina access with awe-inspiring views that set the stage for its two outdoor ceremony spaces, the deck, and the side patio. For indoor receptions, couples can choose between three rooms to suit either intimate gatherings or sizable celebrations.

Lafayette Greens is a green space and urban garden in the heart of downtown Detroit, next door to the famous Coney Islands and across the street from the fabulous Westin Book Cadillac Hotel. The award-winning garden, created by Kenneth Weikal Landscape Architecture, was donated to The Greening of Detroit by Compuware in 2014 and is a place of beauty. A certified pollinator garden, focused on growing plants for butterflies, native and honey bees and birds, your ceremony could take place amongst the fluttering of butterflies, chirping of birds and happy hum of bees.

The Detroit Princess has been entertaining Detroit in its current location since 2005, docked just downriver from Hart Plaza, but it has quite an interesting history prior to that. It was originally named the Players Riverboat Casino II and was built in Jennings, Louisiana in 1993. It ran as a Merv Griffin establishment for a number of years, located on the Mississippi River in Metropolis, Illinois. Whether booking for 1 or 1000, CJC Cruises and the Detroit Princess can make every occasion a special occasion. We host weddings, corporate events, family reunions, holiday parties, birthdays, and so much more every cruise season.

Nestled in the heart of Detroit’s iconic Eastern Market District, Shed 3 offers a one-of-a-kind wedding venue that blends historic charm, industrial elegance, and modern flexibility. Originally built in 1922 and beautifully renovated in 2009, this 30,000 square-foot open-air structure features exposed steel beams, soaring ceilings, and abundant natural light—perfect for couples seeking a unique, customizable space with character.

Located on the Detroit River between Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie, the Riverside Marina is southeast Michigan’s premier marine facility. Riverside Marina, originally Harbor Hill Marina, was the vision of Coleman A. Young and Portfield Wilson. Wilson and Young realized there were very few Marinas for minorities with amenities such as the ones they were building at Riverside.

Detroit Sails offers a relaxing and fun experience on the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. We provide private two hour sailing tours, engagement photo sessions, and other customized tours on the water. We offer a great way for friends, family, and co-workers to unwind and make memories together. Adventure awaits!