There are plenty of Detroit wedding spots that can serve as the gorgeous backdrop to your fairy-tale event. These iconic Detroit venues offer unique and special spaces where couples can celebrate their love.

Waterview Loft 130 E Atwater St.; 313-307-4925; waterviewloft.com With a window-lined event space overlooking the Detroit River, this sunny venue is excellent for a daytime wedding. During the evening, the lights of the city make this a magical spot.   Photo via Waterview Loft at Port Detroit / Facebook
Scarab Club 217 Farnsworth St.; 313-831-1250; scarabclub.org Built in 1928, this artists’ club, gallery, and studio space is the ideal venue for fans of art history. The upstairs lounge has signatures from hundreds of artists, including Diego Rivera and Norman Rockwell.  Photo via Scarab Club / Facebook
Trinosophes 1464 Gratiot Ave.; 313-778-9258; trinosophes.com This multi-use building is a cafe, library, store, gallery, performance space, and event venue. Located in the Eastern Market district, Trinosophes is a stellar spot for a wedding.   Photo via Trinosophes / Facebook
The Whitney 4421 Woodward Ave.; 313-832-5700; thewhitney.com This historic lumber baron’s mansion is a symbol of Detroit. The inside is beautifully preserved, and the home has a lovely garden for outdoor weddings.  Photo via The Detroit Whitney / Facebook
The Eastern 3434 Russell St. Suite 501; 313-914-1104; theeasterndetroit.com The Eastern is a warehouse that’s been converted into an event space. With industrial details including a roll-up garage door and polished concrete floors, this is the ideal spot for a modern wedding.   Photo via The Eastern Detroit / Facebook
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory 4 Inselruhe Drive; 313-821-5428; belleisleconservancy.org Designed by Albert Kahn and built in 1904, this intricately designed greenhouse holds collections of rare plants from around the world. The event space offers a picturesque backdrop to your vows.  Photo via Belle Isle Conservancy
Roberts Riverwalk Hotel 1000 River Place Dr.; 313-259-9500; detroitriverwalkhotel.com Located on the Detroit River, this former research facility and National Historic Landmark has a lovely event space with historical significance.   Photo via Roberts Riverwalk Hotel Detroit / Facebook
MOCAD 4454 Woodward Ave.; 313-832-6622; mocadetroit.org Located in Midtown, MOCAD offers a versatile, open-plan space for a wedding.   Photo via Museum of Contemporary Art and Design Detroit – MOCAD / Facebook
Redford Theatre 17360 Lahser Rd.; 313-537-2560; redfordtheatre.com / Instagram Interested in having organ music serenade you during your wedding? Redford Theatre can make your dreams come true. A Barton Pipe Organ was installed here in 1928, and it’s still functional.   Photo via Redford Theatre / Instagram
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant 461 Piquette St.; 313-872-8759; fordpiquetteplant.org What better way to experience the history of Detroit than a wedding in a former Ford factory? This plant, which was built in 1904, produced some of the first Model T’s.    Photo via Ford Piquette Avenue Plant / Facebook
Masonic Temple 500 Temple St.; 313-832-7100; themasonic.com The world’s largest Masonic temple is located in Detroit’s Cass Corridor. It’s a unique, historic spot to say, “I do!”  Photo via The Detroit Masonic Temple / Facebook
Jam Handy 2900 E Grand Blvd.; thejamhandy.com The Jam Handy Organization, which was founded in 1932 and produced over 25,000 instructional films and over 7,000 military training films, was once housed in this building. Since 2010, the space has been used for events. It’s the ideal off-the-beaten-path wedding venue for lovers of niche film history.   Photo via Jam Handy / Instagram
Gem Theatre 333 Madison Ave.; 313-463-4215; gemcolonyevents.com When it was relocated in 1997, The Gem Theatre broke the record for heaviest building ever moved. The historic details — which include Pewabic tiles, a limestone balustrade, and stained glass — make this a eye-catching setting for the union of a theatrical couple.  Photo via Gem Theatre & Colony Club / Instagram
Detroit Foundation Hotel 250 W. Larned St.; 313-800-5500; detroitfoundationhotel.com Located in Detroit’s former Fire Department headquarters, this luxury hotel is a superb spot for a wedding. The space was renovated in 2017, and the building has both modern touches and historic elegance.   Photo via Detroit Foundation Hotel / Facebook
Fisher Building 3011 W. Grand Blvd.; 313-874-1100; thefisherbuilding.com This iconic building is opulently decorated inside and exemplifies Detroit’s unique beauty. The intricately decorated ceilings are just one of the many noteworthy details of this architectural wonder.   Photo via Fisher Building / Facebook
Shed 5 at Eastern Market 2934 Russell St.; 313-833-9300; easternmarket.org There’s something undeniably charming about Saturday mornings at Eastern Market. The local food, niche items, and iconic street art all make for the perfect backdrop for a wedding.  Photo via Eastern Market Partnership / Facebook
Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave.; 313-833-7900; dia.org The DIA is one of Detroit’s architectural gems, and it’s home to a world famous collection of art. There’s no better place to say “I do.”  Photo via Detroit Institute of Arts / Facebook
Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward; 313-833-7935; detroithistorical.org For history buffs, the Detroit Historical Museum is the perfect place to get hitched. The building offers private spaces for event rental, and couples can also choose to set up in exhibition areas.   Photo via Detroit Historical Museum
Detroit Athletic Club 241 Madison St.; 313-963-9200; thedac.com Designed by Albert Kahn and inspired by the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, this stunning building is a magnificent venue for a formal wedding. The numerous paintings, tiled ceilings, and wrought iron details add to the sense of history.   Photo via Detroit Athletic Club / Facebook
Dequindre Cut Greenway 1776 Woodbridge St.; 888-740-0032; detroitriverfront.org This urban recreational space and path, formerly a Grand Trunk Railroad line, is an excellent choice for an outdoor wedding. The close proximity to the attractions of Eastern Market is an added plus.   Photo via Dequindre Cut Freight Yard / Instagram
Cliff Bell’s 2030 Park Ave.; 313-961-2453; cliffbells.com This art deco jazz club was designed by Albert Kahn and first opened in 1935. The well-appointed rental space is the perfect venue for those looking for a slice of Detroit history.   Photo via Cliff Bell’s

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