An intimate, stress-free ceremony…the details coordinated for you…everything in place so you can marry the one you love…

If this sounds like the wedding of your dreams, one of our MichiganSweet & Simple Packages is just for you! These packages are designed for just the two of you, or, you may elect to bring along a small group of family and friends for a maximum of 20 total persons including bride, groom and wedding party. All Sweet & Simple Packages include 20 chairs. A photography and/or videography package may be added to each package for an additional charge.

Current Specials:

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Rivershire 8.8.08 Special!

Events By The Bay offers the following:

Choose from one of these exquisite locations :

• Bowers Harbor Inn –
  Historic Inn on West Grand Traverse Bay on Old Mission Peninsula north of Traverse City
  
• Cherry Tree Resort –
  Beach Resort on East Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City
  
• Mon Ami –
  Cottage Garden setting with Gazebo at Private Residence in the Clam River/Torch Lake Region (view more)
  
• Rivershire –
  Private Residence on the pristine Boardman River south of Traverse City (view more)

Choose from one of these all-inclusive packages :

Please note: All packages are shown with an hour time limit. However, wedding party and guests may begin arriving one half hour prior to the ceremony time, allowing wedding party and guests to be on site for a total of 90 minutes.

Package #1 – Elope at Rivershire

• Ceremony at Rivershire on the Boardman River (One Hour Time Limit)
• Officiant/Coordinator
• Bride’s Bouquet of Roses
• Groom’s Boutonniere with Single Rose
• Champagne Toast with Toasting Flutes for Bride and Groom
• Small Decorated Wedding Cake (feeds 20 people)
• Recorded Ceremony Music

More Information on Rivershire

COST: $995

 Package #2 – Elope at Mon Ami

• Ceremony at Mon Ami (One Hour Time Limit)
• Officiant/Coordinator
• Bride’s Bouquet of Roses
• Groom’s Boutonniere with Single Rose
• Champagne Toast with Toasting Flutes for Bride and Groom
• Small Decorated Wedding Cake (feeds 20 people)

More Information on Mon Ami

COST: $995

Package #3– Ceremony at Bowers Harbor Inn

• Ceremony at Bowers Harbor Inn (One Hour Time Limit)
• Officiant/Coordinator
• Bride’s Bouquet of Roses
• Groom’s Boutonniere with Single Rose
• Champagne Toast with Toasting Flutes for Bride and Groom
• Small Decorated Wedding Cake (feeds 20 people)

COST: $1195

Package #4 - Cherry Tree Resort Ceremony Package

• 2 nights Lodging for Bride and Groom
• Ceremony at Cherry Tree Resort (One Hour Time Limit)
• Officiant/Coordinator
• Bride’s Bouquet of Roses
• Groom’s Boutonniere with Single Rose
• Champagne Toast with Toasting Flutes for Bride and Groom
• Small Decorated Wedding Cake (feeds 20 people)

COST : $1350.00

  Package #5– Ceremony & Reception at Rivershire

(Three Hour Time Limit)

• Ceremony at Rivershire on the Boardman River
• Officiant/Coordinator
• Bride’s Bouquet of Roses
• Groom’s Boutonniere with Single Rose
• Champagne Toast with Toasting Flutes for Bride and Groom
• Small Decorated Wedding Cake (feeds 20 people)
• Hors d'oeuvres (may include small chocolate fountain upon request)
• Recorded Ceremony Music

COST: $1995.00

Note: Rivershire can be booked as a Ceremony Only site for up to 20 people with a One Hour Time Limit - $400.00 (includes chairs)