The Ridge Wedding Experience
Wine Country Wedding Experience at The Ridge. Everything you need for a seamless celebration overlooking the vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay.
What’s Included
Exclusive Access
- Private use of the entire property from 9 AM until the end of your event
- Rehearsal the day before your wedding
- Multiple ceremony and photography locations throughout the property
Ceremony & Reception Setting
- Custom clear‑wall tent overlooking vineyards, reflecting pond, gardens and Grand Traverse Bay
- Outdoor terrace with bistro lighting
- Elegant wrought‑iron ceremony arch
- Vineyard, garden, forest, and pond ceremony options
Guest Experience
- Outdoor terrace for mingling and stargazing
- Elegant black wrought‑iron patio furniture to create an indoor and outdoor setting
- Spacious lawn for yard games and photos
Getting Ready Spaces
- Beautiful bridal lounge with natural light, vanities, mirrors, couch, refrigerator and seating areas for your comfort
- Elegant, spa like bathrooms
Planning Support
- Pre‑wedding planning meeting and wine tasting
- Recommended list of tried and true vendors; or pick your own vendors
- Ongoing planning support with recommended layouts and event timelines
- Day of coordinator to assist your vendors upon arrival
- Bartending staff sized to support your guests
Facilities & Logistics
- Indoor catering prep space (a favorite of caterers)
- Indoor, spa like restrooms (no portable facilities)
- 100 white ceremony chairs
- 15 eight‑foot banquet tables
Additional Features
- Vintage bar crafted from turn of the century barn
- Beautiful gardens with something always in bloom throughout the property
- Wine barrels for décor
- Chrome beverage buckets for holding your non-alcoholic beverages
- Heaters available as needed to keep you and your guests comfortable
2028 Pricing
Couples choose The Ridge for its panoramic vineyard views, relaxed wine‑country atmosphere, and sunsets over Lake Michigan. Our first wedding date of the season is Memorial Day and our last wedding date of the season is the second Saturday in October.
Wedding packages begin at $6,900 with our custom 40×80 full clear side tent. For events in July, August, September and October:
- Up to 80 guests $6,900
- 81–140 guests $9,000
- 141–200 guests $15,000 (includes increasing the tent to 40×120 + additional service staff)
- 201–300 guests $16,900 (includes increasing the tent to 40×120 + additional service staff)
For Memorial Day and June we offer reduced rates:
- Up to 80 guests $5,400
- 81–140 guests $7,500
- 141–200 guests $13,500 (includes increasing the tent to 40×120 + additional service staff)
- 201–300 guests $15,400 (includes increasing the tent to 40×120 + additional service staff)
A 15% service fee applies to the venue rental fees listed above.. The service fee supports the team responsible for preparing the venue, coordinating the event, bartending, and cleanup. To reserve your date we require a signed contract and 50% non-refundable retainer. The remaining balance is due 60 days before your event.
If you are looking for pricing for 2029 please contact us at [email protected]
Alcohol
Verterra is one of the most awarded wineries in Michigan with 90+ point scores from Wine & Spirits, Forbes and Wine Enthusiast. We have a selection of red, white, rose and sparkling wines that range from dry to sweet. We also have our incredible Chaos Hard Cider in a variety of flavors and a selection of beers through our brewing partner Right Brain Brewery.
Your bar bill is based on consumption and calculated at the end of your event. There is no minimum spend and we charge for the bottle or can (not by drink or per person.) We’re happy to provide your rough estimates to help you budget based on guest count and preferences.