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Wedding Reception Venues

Whistling Straits
Whistling Straits

A distinctive fieldstone venue with the east side exposed, overlooking Whistling Straits holes No. 9, No. 10 and No. 18 and Lake Michigan. This fieldstone structure is reminiscent of the Irish countryside and serves as a most unique location for weddings – the perfect balance of rustic elegance. The east wall is entirely open to the elements, although canvas walls with windows can be pulled down, and stand heaters can be turned on if needed. Guests can easily flow in and out, perhaps catching a glimpse of sheep roaming the course.

  • Capacity: 120 Guests
  • Available for dinner, dancing, and a cocktail reception
  • Additional seating tent increases capacity to 200 guests
  • Champion’s Locker Room available for private bridal party changing room
  • Buffet dining only
  • Banquet tables and benches available for dinner
  • Ivory/White linens and napkins available for dinner
Irish Barn at Whistling Straits

A distinctive fieldstone venue with the east side exposed, overlooking Whistling Straits holes No. 9, No. 10 and No. 18 and Lake Michigan. This fieldstone structure is reminiscent of the Irish countryside and serves as a most unique location for weddings – the perfect balance of rustic elegance. The east wall is entirely open to the elements, although canvas walls with windows can be pulled down, and stand heaters can be turned on if needed. Guests can easily flow in and out, perhaps catching a glimpse of sheep roaming the course.

  • Capacity: 120 Guests
  • Available for dinner, dancing, and a cocktail reception
  • Additional seating tent increases capacity to 200 guests
  • Champion’s Locker Room available for private bridal party changing room
  • Buffet dining only
  • Banquet tables and benches available for dinner
  • Ivory/White linens and napkins available for dinner
The Grand Hall of the Great Lakes
The American Club

The Grand Hall of the Great Lakes allows you to arrange large meetings and breakouts easily. The entire facility can seat 750 guests theater-style, and the space also divides into five individual salons: Lake Huron, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Erie – perfect for breakout sessions.

  • Capacity: 750 theatre, 514 classroom, 850 reception, 600 banquet, 335 crescents
  • Divides into five individual salons
  • 7519 sq. ft. total
  • Lake Superior and Lake Michigan feature more than 2300 square feet of function space each
  • Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and Lake Huron rooms provide more than 720 square feet each
  • Freight elevator
  • Portable staging, external television/cable hookup, programmable theater lighting and audiovisual recording capabilities
  • Can hang projector
  • Built-in screens
  • Fully ADA-compliant
  • Traverse Bay: 425 sq. ft.
  • Georgian Bay capacity: 32 theatre, 12 classroom, 40 reception, 24 banquet, 18 conference, 16 crescents
  • Georgian Bay: 459 sq. ft.
  • Whitefish Bay capacity: 20 theatre, 9 classroom, 25 reception, 16 banquet, 12 conference, 8 crescents
  • Whitefish Bay: 340 sq. ft.
  • Built-in screens
The Grand Hall of the Great Lakes at The American Club
The Grand Hall of the Great Lakes at The American Club
The Grand Hall of the Great Lakes at The American Club

The Grand Hall of the Great Lakes allows you to arrange large meetings and breakouts easily. The entire facility can seat 750 guests theater-style, and the space also divides into five individual salons: Lake Huron, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Erie – perfect for breakout sessions.

  • Capacity: 750 theatre, 514 classroom, 850 reception, 600 banquet, 335 crescents
  • Divides into five individual salons
  • 7519 sq. ft. total
  • Lake Superior and Lake Michigan feature more than 2300 square feet of function space each
  • Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and Lake Huron rooms provide more than 720 square feet each
  • Freight elevator
  • Portable staging, external television/cable hookup, programmable theater lighting and audiovisual recording capabilities
  • Can hang projector
  • Built-in screens
  • Fully ADA-compliant
  • Traverse Bay: 425 sq. ft.
  • Georgian Bay capacity: 32 theatre, 12 classroom, 40 reception, 24 banquet, 18 conference, 16 crescents
  • Georgian Bay: 459 sq. ft.
  • Whitefish Bay capacity: 20 theatre, 9 classroom, 25 reception, 16 banquet, 12 conference, 8 crescents
  • Whitefish Bay: 340 sq. ft.
  • Built-in screens
Wolf Pack / Bear Clan
Blackwolf Run

These characterful meeting areas are designed as Canadian lodgepole structures with rustic décor. Located on the first floor of the Blackwolf Run Clubhouse, the Wolf Pack and Bear Clan rooms are designed as Canadian lodge-pole structures with Native American artifacts, log cabin walls and beams, and rustic décor. Iron chandeliers and authentic bear rugs add to the charm. While the rooms can be separated, they’re frequently used together for meetings and golfers’ breakfasts or lunches. The Wolf Pack has windows on two walls, both looking out onto the course, and a private terrace overlooks the double 18th green – perfect for an outdoor cocktail reception.

  • Capacity: 150 guests
  • Private entrance to the parking lot
  • Drop-down screen
  • Air walls split two rooms when desired
Wolf Pack and Bear Clan room at Blackwolf Run

These characterful meeting areas are designed as Canadian lodgepole structures with rustic décor. Located on the first floor of the Blackwolf Run Clubhouse, the Wolf Pack and Bear Clan rooms are designed as Canadian lodge-pole structures with Native American artifacts, log cabin walls and beams, and rustic décor. Iron chandeliers and authentic bear rugs add to the charm. While the rooms can be separated, they’re frequently used together for meetings and golfers’ breakfasts or lunches. The Wolf Pack has windows on two walls, both looking out onto the course, and a private terrace overlooks the double 18th green – perfect for an outdoor cocktail reception.

  • Capacity: 150 guests
  • Private entrance to the parking lot
  • Drop-down screen
  • Air walls split two rooms when desired
The Great Bay Ballroom
The American Club

Under the glitter of crystal chandeliers and a 10-foot ceiling, the Great Bay Ballroom offers uncommon luxury.

  • Capacity: 220 theatre, 144 classroom, 56 U-shape, 285 reception, 160 banquet, 112 crescents
  • Smaller rooms also available
  • 2427 sq. ft.
  • Built-in state-of-the-art equipment including external television/cable hookups, recording capabilities and more
Great Bay Ballroom at The American Club

Under the glitter of crystal chandeliers and a 10-foot ceiling, the Great Bay Ballroom offers uncommon luxury.

  • Capacity: 220 theatre, 144 classroom, 56 U-shape, 285 reception, 160 banquet, 112 crescents
  • Smaller rooms also available
  • 2427 sq. ft.
  • Built-in state-of-the-art equipment including external television/cable hookups, recording capabilities and more
Founder's Boardroom
The American Club

The richly appointed Founder’s Room, featuring a sitting room with fireplace and a private boardroom, is a great choice for board meetings or executive sessions. A private courtyard terrace located directly off French doors lets attendees get fresh air throughout the day. Ornate with beautiful woodwork, the Founder’s Room features a Baker® boardroom conference table.

  • Capacity: 14 guests
  • Includes sitting area, boardroom and private terrace
  • Individual lighting and temperature controls
  • State-of-the-art electronics and presentation support
Founder's Room at The American Club

The richly appointed Founder’s Room, featuring a sitting room with fireplace and a private boardroom, is a great choice for board meetings or executive sessions. A private courtyard terrace located directly off French doors lets attendees get fresh air throughout the day. Ornate with beautiful woodwork, the Founder’s Room features a Baker® boardroom conference table.

  • Capacity: 14 guests
  • Includes sitting area, boardroom and private terrace
  • Individual lighting and temperature controls
  • State-of-the-art electronics and presentation support