Saugatuck, Michigan · Two Hours from Chicago
An Historic Estate, Two Hours from Chicago.
A private weekend retreat where your wedding unfolds at its own pace. Ten en-suite rooms, formal gardens, and one celebration at a time.
1912
Belvedere established
10
En-suite guest rooms
Up to 250
Ceremony guests
2 hrs
From Chicago
Part of The Grant Collection
The Estate is Yours Alone
Belvedere hosts a limited number of wedding weekends each year, so the grounds and our full attention remain focused entirely on you.
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One Wedding at a Time
No other events share your weekend. From arrival to departure, the house, gardens, and event spaces remain entirely yours.
Your Guests Stay Where You Marry
Ten en-suite rooms in the main house keep your closest people near for the rehearsal dinner and still here for Sunday brunch.
Gardens as the Setting
Formal gardens frame the ceremony and the portraits alike. Everything happens where you already are.
Time Uninterrupted: A Three-Day Stay
Your wedding need not be surrendered to the rush of a single day. Allow it to unfold over a weekend, thoughtfully held in hand.
I · Friday
The Arrival
The unhurried promise begins with a white-glove welcome. Friday is for welcoming friends as you unwind with drinks on the sun-drenched terrace, rehearsal dinner in the mansion, and setting the tone for a weekend where there's nowhere to be, besides right where you are.
II · Saturday
The Celebration
Family awakens under the same roof, uninterrupted by travel or traffic. Saturday builds with gentle cadence and private moments of preparation in sunlit suites. It all blossoms into the grand ceremony you've envisioned, capped with five-star dining and starlit dances. The focus never leaves the people you love.
III · Sunday
The Afterglow
Joy endures beyond the last dance. Sunday is the gift of time. A slow morning of brunch and reminiscing as sunlight slips softly through the trees. One final toast with those nearest, and a departure that happens only when you are ready. The memory is not a blur, rather a complete, well-lived story.
*No minimum night stay requirement
The House and Gardens
A 1912 Prairie-style mansion, Italian gardens with a stone fountain and rose arch, a sun-drenched terrace, and the Great Room.
The Art of Attentive Service
To be truly private does not mean to be alone.
Nothing Falls Through
Experienced event coordinators attend to every detail so that each stage of your celebration flows effortlessly into the next, from place settings and arrivals to staging and seating.
Every Glass is Full
On-site wait staff ensure every glass is full and every candle lit, serving without intrusion to let you feel like the masters of the house during your event.
One Team, One Flawless Experience
Preferred partners who know the estate. Your own team is welcome; we simply ask they meet our standards. The day stays entirely yours.
An Easy Drive from the City
Saugatuck sits about two hours from Chicago via I-94. Guests leave the city after lunch on Friday and are on the terrace before sunset.
The Booking Process
Four simple steps to securing your dream venue
1
Initial Inquiry
Reach out to schedule a tour and learn more about our venue, availability, and pricing.
2
Venue Tour
Visit us in person to experience the space, meet our team, and envision your celebration.
3
Book Your Date
Sign your contract and submit your deposit to secure your wedding date with us.
4
Planning & Coordination
Work with our team and your vendors to plan every detail leading up to your special day.
The Invitation is Yours.
Tours are private and by appointment. Share a little about your plans and our estate team will be in touch promptly.
About two hours from Chicago via I-94.