Weddings are joyous events, but they are also a lot of work. And one among them is to pick the venue that offers you a great experience and timeless photographs of your celebration. Quite frankly, if you live in Detroit, Detroit Yacht Club is the place to pick for your unforgettable day. Welcome to a magnificent Mediterranean-style villa that is filled with intriguing artistic treasures and stunning architectural details. This beautiful clubhouse is stuffed with incredible options to help you create the day of your dreams. And adorn your photos with dazzling views and ravishing backdrops of our stunning Detroit city which is home to popular sports teams, the birthplace of Motown, an automotive powerhouse, and has the second-largest theater district in the country.

Located on Belle Isle, the Detroit Yacht Club is one of the finest yacht clubs in the world that lies on the Detroit River. Consider the grandeur of entertaining with sweeping riverfront vistas and the glow of the Detroit skyline as a backdrop. The solid architecture of the venue holds so much history of so many couples who’ve started their married lives together. Founded in 1868, the Detroit Yacht Club is the largest and one of the oldest most prestigious private Clubs in North America. The current building of this gorgeous clubhouse is of Mediterranean design, formed by George Mason in 1922 who is the famous name to design the Gem Theater, Masonic Temple and the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Located on a private island along the banks of the Belle Isle Park in Detroit, the Detroit Yacht Club has been the center of Detroit society since its inception and continues a proud tradition with a strong commitment to excellence and quality service.

The Detroit Yacht Club undeniably has it all that your wedding needs, just the way it should - the breathtaking ceremony location, the moody skies during portraits, and the classic reception in any of the private spaces. Above everything, our Detroit wedding photographers must be willing to brave the cold and the wind to bring in all the genuine moments to your wedding album telling your love story beautifully for years to come.

The appealing structure and ambiance of the venue is something every bride dreams of for her wedding. Whether you’ve set a date for a lovely outdoor ceremony or a cozy intimate affair, Detroit Yacht Club has got it all covered for you! The best part? You can transform the space into exactly what you have envisioned for the ceremony and reception. Host your perfect wedding at either the Grand Ballroom or any of several intimate event rooms of the historic Detroit Yacht Club. The Club has a combination of large and intimate spaces, where they can accommodate gatherings of varying styles and sizes. During the night, you can access the dock to get some beautiful photos on the water! Simply amazing! Isn’t it? 

For a wedding that shines loud, it is imperative to make your wine and dine unforgettably awesome! Detroit Yacht Club allows you to use your own colors and paint your wedding that matches your taste. Use the flowers that your partner likes the most or deck out the table with the linen options and raised centerpieces that match the theme of your wedding. It is not only about creating the beauty for the authentic clicks of our Detroit wedding but also about making it just the way you have envisioned since your childhood.

As you are tying the knot with your best buddy, it is the right time to recall all those lovely moments that you two have lived together. As you are announcing your love to your friends and family, a pinch of nostalgia is quintessential to make this lovely day extra sweet. Just think of the time you saw him for the first time! Did you ever think that he will be your perfect one? Strange! Life is full of surprises! And the moment you realized that he is the one with whom you want to share the rest of your life, everything around becomes hazy and you find yourself at cloud 9 weaving the dreams of your ‘forever together’. Just you two and the surroundings echoing nothing but love are the major ingredients of your happily ever after. This is what every couple’s dreams are made of!

The moment you enter, you'll realize this is exactly what you've been dreaming of for your wedding. From the lovely atmosphere to the talented staff and astounding attractions, this venue is nothing short of oh-so-perfect that has been making happy couples for several years. A place where elegance meets vibrancy,  Detroit Yacht Club is an alluring destination which is as perfect as the two of you! Whether it is about sharing a kiss amongst the bright flowers, saying your vows beneath the stunning gazebo, or strolling down the picturesque pathways, we are certain that our Detroit wedding photographers will capture many romantic photographs of you and your groom enjoying the wedding at Detroit Yacht Club.

The city offers myriads of photo opportunities for your engagement photo session as well. Visit the University of Michigan Museum of Art and you will love the classic feel of the intricate architecture that brings so much of the picturesque ambiance to capture unique photos of you and your loving partner. With plenty of backdrops for your photo session, it is awesome to take photos on the deck while the glistening water and the Detroit city skyline play a cameo in the background when you shoot at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club. 

Located on the University of Michigan campus, the Nichols Arboretum is especially known for its collection of peonies, heathdales, centennial shrubs, and the dow prairie and spreads over 100 acres as being home to many beautiful plants. Beautiful year-round, this ethereal spot renders ample photo possibilities though but spring and fall are the prettiest times for the lovely Detroit engagement photoshoot!

Just a short distance away from Detroit, Gallup Park, is 69 acres of natural beauty set on the shores of the Huron River and Geddes Pond which is one of Ann Arbor’s most popular recreation areas and a fantastic location to take gorgeous engagement photos. Sunset is gorgeous to take photos under a painted sky overlooking the river along with the wooden bridges and the docks around that reach out into the water and provide a breathtaking backdrop. All these beauty elements let you take photos that will last a lifetime. This is not it. Imagine a chilly, overcast day and the sun is playing hide and seek and you are sitting on the wooded banks of the wide, calm Huron River or leaning onto your lover over the river’s calm waters with the forest in the distance. Straight out of infamous American artist James Mclaughlin’s paintings! 

Start your happily ever after at Detroit Yacht Club and this stunning Detroit wedding venue will make your big day memorable forever for sure! So take a deep breath and set your date here!