As the parents of the bride, we couldn't be more pleased with the decision made by our daughter and son-in-law to begin their life together at Blue Bridge. The venue is beautiful and the people making it all happen are angels sent from heaven! Polly was amazing on how she kept the newlyweds calm and confident throughout the planning and re-planning (due to the pandemic). Her talent of keeping us informed throughout and making sure everyone was supposed to be where they needed to be on the day-of was absolutely amazing. She totally jumped into her element when we had to make a last-minute location change due to weather by gathering her team and pulling together an indoor wedding within minutes! It was all meant to be!!! Speaking of meant to be...Stephanie's flower designs were spot on to what we wanted and the floral quality was better than I've ever seen by any floral designer! Even a week out we are still enjoying the bouquets and arrangements! I would highly recommend ... Read morehaving any event/wedding at Blue Bridge not only for the exquisite venue, but for the outstanding team that pulls it all together. Five stars all around!!!

The entire experience was awesome! From the personal attention given by the staff, the beautiful setting, the great facility, the friendly bartenders and energetic DJ - nothing disappointing about the entire process from planning to completion. Thank you Chris, Stephanie, Polly, Elizabeth! You guys are the best!

I was the groom in our wedding, and I can't tell you how thankful I am that we chose Blue Bridge as our venue. One thing you'll see right away if you visit is that the space is definitely unique, in a special way. We, and our guests, absolutely loved having both the indoor and outdoor settings. Not everyone loves to dance, and the setup allows for each person to find space to enjoy themselves the entire evening. You won't need much convincing on the venue part of your decision. Something you won't be able to understand until you make the commitment is the service side of the experience. I'm sure everyone that works here is great, but if you're lucky enough to get Polly and Chris handling your big day, then I promise you're in great hands. Super responsive whenever you need them. They keep you on track and help provide crucial feedback while you and your spouse go down the long path of planning a wedding. They're extremely knowledgeable of local vendors and never steered us wrong.    ... Read moreThey take your day personally and we really felt like they shared our enthusiasm, calmed our  worries, and fed off our excitement throughout the process. I suggest anyone reading this review to highly consider Blue Bridge. Top-notch organization that makes it personal from start to finish. We can't thank them enough for helping us tie the knot. (Pricing is super competitive for everything you get too). If you're looking for an easy end to the night, definitely consider staying in one of their onsite locations. We were so drained by the time the lights came on. being able to take a short walk to a private spot on the property was a great way to end the evening.  

CREDIT TO: JEAN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY I'll never stop raving about this venue - start to finish...amazing! THE BEGINNING: When I found Bluebridge online, I reached out and received a lightning fast response from Polly (this communication style continued throughout the planning process). I was eager to lock down the venue so she accommodated our schedules and met us the next morning at 7am, with coffee ready! As soon as we entered the venue and met Polly it was a done deal. Polly and Chris were welcoming, genuine, warm, and sincerely happy to be a part of our day. This was such a refreshing change from the other transactional exchanges we had previously experienced within the industry. We didn't budget for a wedding planner, so when we found that a day-of coordinator comes with the package at Bluebridge, we were thrilled. We quickly found that Polly was so much more than a day-of coordinator. THE PLANNING: Through our year and a half long engagement, Polly patiently and promptly a... Read morenswered all my questions. She welcomed creativity and was open to trying some new/unique things at the venue. She also kept us on track with gentle reminders, which we really appreciated. She allowed us to visit the venue as needed (we were planning from down-state 3 hours away) which was very helpful through the planning process. THE WEEK OF: Polly checked in with each of our vendors to introduce herself and go over details. All of our vendors (before even meeting her in person) shared how professional and kind she was over the phone. She then met with us at the beginning of the week to review all plans, talk through any last minute details or questions. It was my fiance's birthday that day and she even made him a sign (trust me this woman does not have free time, but she makes it all happen!) She allowed my parents to join us so that they felt included and prepared. After our meeting, she made it clear that she had everything under control and that I should just enjoy. This was such a good way to spend the days leading up to our wedding. By the time our weekend arrived, I felt like I could truly be present and not worry about any of the details of the day. REHEARSAL: Despite our huge and rowdy wedding party, the rehearsal was smooth and organized. Polly was engaged with everyone and even made it fun and painless for the kids involved in our ceremony. WEDDING DAY: Polly and Chris showed every vendor, family member, friend, and even my pup Lumi SO MUCH LOVE AND KINDNESS. Through juggling many things, Polly keeps a calm and collected demeanor. If anything went wrong, we had absolutely no idea that it did. One hiccup that was brought to our attention on the amount of alcohol left, was quickly attended to and corrected. Our day was amazing because we could just bask in all the love, food, and entertainment in a perfect atmosphere designed by Bluebridge. Brides/Grooms to be: I cannot recommend this place more. Especially if you're serious about being able to be present for your day together - they will take good care of you! Good luck :)

What didn't BlueBridge do?! The staff at the venue is absolutely phenomenal. Our wedding was originally supposed to be on April 25, 2020 but due to the global pandemic, we had to move it to August 8, 2020. BlueBridge worked with us every step of the way to make sure that our day was just as special as we pictured it for April -- even with a new executive order limiting the number of people INSIDE coming out a WEEK before our wedding. Our reception was moved outside to the garden area and it was even more beautiful than my husband and I could ever imagine. Chris, Stephanie, Polly and the rest of the BlueBridge staff were so attentive and worked to make it special. They even had all hands on deck to set up the tables outside DURING the ceremony due to it raining right up until the ceremony -- LITERALLY. Our special day went off without a hitch and I would HIGHLY recommend BlueBridge to my friends.

Our wedding was beyond perfect, this is the most perfect venue of all time!! Amazing staff, and amenities! I would highly recommend this place to all couples!

I knew the moment we pulled into BlueBridge it was where we were going to be married !

I had my wedding on 10/19 at the Blue Chapel/Centre at BlueBridge and it was the most flawless/stress-free wedding planning I could have ever endured. I sent Stephanie some Pinterest inspiration photos for centerpieces and floral bouquets and she worked her magic! They were perfect for my day and everyone was commenting about how beautiful they were. Their wedding day coordinator, Angie, turned out to be more like family to me. giving me last minute text message reminders to breathe and just enjoy the little moments with my soon to be husband in the final days leading up to the wedding. My only complaint is that I only got the one day at BueBridge to get married. I wish I could do it over and over again! It was so fun just communicating my needs and wishes to Stephanie and Chris and having them make my Cinderella vision come to life. If you just want to enjoy the process I highly recommend this venue!

Undoubtedly, the venue for your wedding is the most important choice (after you chose your partner for life, of course). It’s so important because it conveys who you are and what you value as a couple and is the largest contributor to the experience for your guests. I don’t even know where to begin with saying how much we love the staff, the venue’s beauty, and the amenities at BlueBridge. In the spirit of transparency, we didn’t plan on spending nearly as much on a venue as we ended up spending at BlueBridge. However, we searched the whole state of Michigan for a place that would showcase the state’s unique beauty, in an intimate setting, and with cleanliness, comfort, and class that we wanted for our attendees. No other venue came close, and as soon as we stepped on the property, we looked at each other and both knew that “this was our place.” So, the fact that this venue is impressive enough to lead a stickler like me to spend well over the budget, speaks volumes of th... Read moree setting in and of itself. The thing I didn’t realize though is that you’re paying for so much more than just a setting to have your wedding and reception. When you choose BlueBridge, you are working with the friendliest people who bring focused dedication to ensuring that your day is entirely to your liking. Polly was the first incredible person we met who showed us the property and went out of her way to support us and answer all of our questions. Stephanie was incredibly informative on literally everything (we’re not from the Traverse City area, so we leaned on her a lot for guidance). She made sure all of our specifications were met, eliminated the stress of surprise payments, arranged the most beautiful table settings, and crafted eye-catching floral arrangements that brought unique beauty to our day. She has such a talent for bringing your visions to life. Chris is phenomenal and made it so our guests had delicious beverages to amplify the merriment, and we never had to worry about running short, and he was really easy to work with in making sure we got exactly what we wanted – Hello New Holland Ichabod (one of our favorite beers and perfect for our fall wedding). The bartenders that night were equally as friendly, accommodating, and astute at detecting the “wedding crashers,” and I wish I had caught those lovely ladies’ names, but they were awesome! Our DJ, Ryan was super receptive to our input and desires and used his infectious energy and talent to add the perfect soundtrack to the special moments of our day and create a fun and lively reception. There were people dancing literally all night, and everything was balanced and timed just right. He brought friendliness and professionalism to every interaction and was wonderful to work with. When Bluebridge said that the price included a day-of coordinator, I honestly didn’t think much of it. I didn’t realize the immense value that we were receiving with someone to guarantee perfection on our day. Undoubtedly, the most crucial part of creating this absolutely flawless day was coordinating everything with us, our party, our vendors, and all of the unique needs of our guests… and Amanda completely knocked that out of the park, with the help of Elizabeth! Legitimately, they are why we never stressed about a single thing with our wedding, despite living nearly 4 hours away from the venue and all of the vendors. The dedication and care that went into orchestrating all of the moving pieces was evident, as every.single.detail of that day went off without a hitch (at least, as far as me and my wife are concerned). Elizabeth was so kind, positive, and attentive the day of our wedding, getting all of our décor in the right place and starting out the day with a stress-free morning. Amanda…I cannot rave enough about this phenomenal human being. She was available for us well before the week of the wedding, ensuring that everything was coming together to our liking and going out of her way to make us feel valued and supported. She exudes great charisma and friendliness and was so dependable in making sure everything and everyone was exactly where they needed to be when they needed to be there. Her attention to every detail and preparedness for every potential obstacle makes her an exceptional person to have on your side. Amanda is the reason I didn’t come anywhere close to having a nervous breakdown before, during, or after our wedding (which, again, was a very real possibility with everything involved in a destination wedding). She is a magical human being, and we can never say enough positive things about her. If I haven’t explained it enough, when you go with BlueBridge, you are getting so much more than just a venue. You are getting an entire experience crafted by devoted and talented individuals and an intimate, gorgeous setting that, together, create precious memories for you and your guests.

Blue Bridge is truly a one of a kind venue straight out of a fairy tail. The owners and staff are equally as wonderful. Throughout the whole experience, we had help in planning and finding recommendations. They made our wedding day absolutely flawless and better than we could have ever imagined. All of our guests had a wonderful time enjoying the gardens and dancing until the end of the night. 100% would recommend this venue to anyone looking the Traverse City area.

We got married at bluebridge two weeks ago and I can not say enough good things about it! Every single member of their staff went above and beyond to make our planning process and day of amazing! Stephanie killed it with our flowers and made my vision come to life! Chris was so helpful when it came to choosing our beverages and was very responsive. Chelsea was our day of coordinator and she was my saving grace! She was there to help with anything I needed and was so sweet the entire time! Polly gave us our initial tour and even though she wasn’t our day of coordinator she came over to check on me the morning of and wish us luck, I thought that was the sweetest! We got so many compliments on our wedding and how beautiful our venue was! We can’t thank bluebridge enough!

We got married here June 28th, 2019 I want to do it a million times over again! Because of the venue and staff we would not have changed one single thing. It was the most perfect day you could ever imagine! The staff felt like family and they care so much about you and that your day is perfect. Being this was a destination wedding for us the made my stress level so low! If we had any questions/concerns anything we could email or text and got an almost immediate response. They made our day exactly what we envisioned! The flowers and decor were perfect, it brought me to tears. DJ was awesome! Chris, Polly, Amanda, Stephanie, Emily, Ryan, everyone thank you! I'm jealous of everyone who has their wedding there now because I want to do it again! :) We got so many compliments that our wedding was the most romantic, gorgeous wedding they've ever been to. If we had to do it 100 times over we would choose Bluebridge every time without a doubt

This venue is stunning but the people/staff you work with make it even better. They are so passionate about what they do and truly care about the couples who they work with. They will do anything they can to make your day perfect. I can't speak highly enough about Stephanie, Chris and Polly. They are an incredible team and make planning a wedding not quite as daunting! Stephanie is magic when it comes to florals, Chris is good at pretty much everything, and Polly is the most detailed person I've worked with! Everything about this place is beautiful. You will not regret it! We are still swooning and it's been about a month since we spent our day there. Book this venue! You won't regret it!

I work in the wedding industry as a wedding photographer. So I’ve seen a lot of venues and venue teams but NO ONE compares to Blue Bridge and their incredible team!! Even before I stepped foot onto the venue I was contacted by one of their event coordinators and felt immediately connected with them. I arrived early the day of the wedding that I was to photograph and every single person at blue bridge was kind and helpful. They clearly know what they are doing and have hired the best of the best!! If I felt that was as a vendor imagine how loved and cared for you’d feel as a couple!! If you’re considering a wedding venue in Northern Michigan, Blue Bridge Event Center is 100% the easiest choice I would make!! Can’t wait to work with you guys again and again!!