The ideal wedding location should match the vision that you and your future spouse have for your wedding while also serving as a convenient reception venue for comfortably hosting your friends and family. Stone balconies, beautifully decorated rooms, and extensive grounds give the mansion an unmistakable old world charm. You and your guests will enjoy a wedding experience unlike any other with access to the entire mansion as well as the surrounding grounds. We accommodate guest lists of any size. From intimate dining room settings, to elegant ballrooms, large outdoor tents, or anything in-between, the Felt Mansion can meet all of your needs.
Our dream come true wedding! Gorgeous indoor and outdoor spaces that our guests loved getting to explore. Derrick and Holden and the Felt team were wonderful to work with, detailing everything to expect for the big day. The list of recommended vendors was wonderful to have, as everyone on site for the big day knew the venue well, so day-of coordination was very straightforward Reviewed on 19-12-2023
Mallory Hughes(other)2 out of 5 Rating
We celebrated our wedding at The Felt Estate in May 2023. After signing our event contract with Felt, it became clear there was a conflict of interest between the management of The Felt Estate and a wedding planning service that are run by the same individual. Due to the fact that we opted out of his coordination service, it became apparent that we would receive minimal support during the day of our event. As we were warned by multiple vendors, the representative of The Felt Estate, with whom we signed our contract with and met with multiple times to review day of details, was not present the day of. While the venue itself is beautiful, the staff did not meet basic guest needs. Our guests quite literally picked up their own folding chair from a pile to sit on during our ceremony because staff did not set up the agreed upon amount of chairs. Reviewed on 15-12-2023
This was the most magical and beautiful Venue I have ever seen! We were so excited for our marriage to begin here, and the whole day went so smoothly with the staff. They were extremely communicative and organized through the whole planning process - always encouraging and excited for us, too. They were always available for any and all questions as concerns - they also made they day so much less stressful with the whole set up and tear down of all the chairs and tables. The staff the day of the wedding were so sweet, helpful and kind. The estate is so beautiful and welcoming - I wouldn’t have wanted to have our wedding anywhere else. Reviewed on 10-06-2023
anonymous users(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I had my wedding here almost two weeks ago now, and I just want to say how beautiful this venue is. Everything went absolutely perfect and so smooth, the day of coordinators were fantastic (Danielle and Tammy!) but also Derrick and Holden were there answering questions every step of the way, and were so kind and patient. I truly cannot recommend them enough, just absolutely amazing employees and venue. Reviewed on 01-06-2023
Olivia Brunner(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-05-2023 The Felt Estate (Derrick & Holden) are so wonderful to work with. They were incredibly responsive throughout the entire process. If I had a question, they had an answer! On the day of, they were a dream team, getting everything where it needed to be in such a timely manner. Our wedding was beautiful thanks to this gorgeous historic estate and the team behind it! Reviewed on 13-05-2023
Rachel Yonai(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-10-2022 The staff at the Felt Estate are beyond amazing! I had booked our venue far in advance (over a year) and each step of the process was so easy for us, thanks to Derrick. He made each meeting feel as though we had all of his focus, even though he and the other staff had constant other weddings going on. The staff we had on the day of the wedding was amazing too- Danielle made sure the wedding party had bottles water, checked on everything for me, and was so calm! Our wedding party also opted to sleep over at the venue the night before the wedding, which was not only fun (when else will I have a mansion to myself?!) but practical: we were able to set the tables with linens, centerpieces, and place cards the night before the wedding! It's a truly beautiful venue and makes for a magical, unique wedding. Reviewed on 31-10-2022
Romeo Ferrer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-07-2022 We had the perfect summer wedding in West Michigan over 4th of July weekend! Every corner of the venue was romantic and picturesque -- from getting ready in the Mansion, to our ceremony at the Water Garden, a festive cocktail hour outdoors, and finally, a gorgeous dinner reception in West Lawn Tent. We were so glad to be able to host everything at one location. Derrick & Holden were an important part of our \"dream team\" of partners/vendors. They were incredibly accommodating, guiding us every step of the way and connecting us to the best people in the area. In large part because of the venue and the people involved, our wedding day is truly one of the happiest days of our lives. The Felt Estate is a very special place, and we have very fond memories with our dearest family and friends. We look forward to visiting it again in the future! Reviewed on 29-10-2022
Sarah Monterusso(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-05-2022 Our wedding was pure magic and I couldn't imagine having it anywhere but the Felt Mansion. Derrick and Holden were amazing and answered all of the questions I had (there were many many questions). The property itself is STUNNING and it was so nice to have the wedding and reception at one location. I can't say enough kind words for this venue and its managers. We were so well taken care of. Reviewed on 27-07-2022
Hope Miller(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-06-2022 If we could give 12 stars out of 10, we absolutely would. Planning a wedding is, admittedly, a stressful endeavor but Derrick and Holden were a genuine joy to work with. When we ran into snags with vendors, they were flexible to the fullest extent they could be and we truly got the wedding of our dreams at the Felt. It’s worth noting too that, as we were planning our wedding from Chicago, we only actually got up to the Felt in-person once before our wedding. At no point throughout our planning did we ever feel hung out to dry or like we could not reach out with questions for help. Total experts with Zoom and we have zero regrets. They were also extremely gracious with all the dynamics that come up in planning (IYKYK) and we just so appreciated their expertise, grace, kindness, and understanding. And it’s worth noting that when the groom had a minor wardrobe malfunction mere minutes before our first look, Derrick was on it. We got to know each other real well! A man of many talents and cool under pressure. Getting married at the Felt was everything we could have imagined and more. The best day of our lives in the perfect place. And while we’re thankful we never have to plan another wedding, if you do need to plan one you can feel at ease with Derrick and Holden and know that things won’t slip through the cracks. And PS – if you need the space, stay at the Mansion and/or Carriage House. Beautiful memories were made. Thank you so much, Derrick and Holden!! Reviewed on 26-07-2022
Cassidy Vlietstra(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2022 Wow, this venue was a dream come true. The large venue provided so many beautiful landscapes for our fairy tale wedding. We had our rehearsal dinner in the carriage house, ceremony in the garden, cocktail hour in the mansion, and reception in the tent. There is no venue that compares to all of these gorgeous options. In addition, Derrick and Holden were the sweetest and most organized vendors to work with. I cannot recommend this venue enough!!! Thank you!!! Reviewed on 05-07-2022
Heidi Czerwon(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-05-2022 What an absolute dream! A stunning venue that feels comfortable and welcoming home. A team that treats you like family. So supportive, kind, and helpful all throughout the process. One million times over will recommend having your wedding here and working with Derrick and Holden - truly the best people! Thank you so much for making this day the wedding of our dreams! Reviewed on 21-05-2022
Abbie Lennox(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-10-2021 There is absolutely no way to put into words how magical and beautiful our wedding was at the Felt! It was a dream come true and we are so thankful that we were able to host our loved ones and celebrate at this stunning venue! Derrick and the venue team help make it so special - they worked so hard to ensure that every detail was perfect, even working through rain and cold to make our outdoor October ceremony vision come to life. And they did it with kindness and a smile! I cannot recommend this amazing venue enough - it was our dream come true! Reviewed on 22-11-2021
Katie Levin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-09-2021 We instantly fell in love with the Felt Estate as our wedding venue. We booked back in October 2019 before the pandemic and Derrick and Holden were so amazing to work with throughout the madness of pandemic wedding planning. Renting the whole estate was the way to go so we could have privacy and not worry about running into other weddings. We also added 2 extra hours on the front end so we'd have the Estate from 10am to midnight - another recommendation! Getting ready at the house/in the carriage house (groom+groomsmen) was lovely and super easy, outside the chapel was a beautiful venue for our ceremony, and the west lawn tent was like a dream! If you want an outdoor wedding in a semi-private setting, Felt Estate should be your #1! Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Jordan Toor(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-09-2021 I absolutely, without a doubt, cannot recommend The Felt Estate enough for a wedding!! If you are even considering using The Felt Estate, just go ahead and choose them now. Where to even start, other than the fact that the venue is stunning- the grounds are well kept and lovely, the mansion provides a fairy-tale feel, you really do feel like royalty while using the estate- the staff are friendly and helpful. Derrick and Holden were there for us every step of the way and were quick to reply to our many questions. They provided helpful insight and suggestions that helped make our dream wedding a reality. The day-of staff were key background players that helped our day go off without a hitch! They were provided immediate assistance when we needed them, but otherwise were out of sight, we felt like we were the only ones there! I cannot thank the staff at the Felt Estate for making our day incredible, we would choose them again in a heartbeat! Reviewed on 30-09-2021
Ashley May(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-09-2021 From the very start, the staff at the Felt Estate were wonderful to work with. Derek gave us a wonderful tour and really helped us envision realistically what hosting a wedding at the Estate would look like. Derek and Holden were both very responsive throughout our planning, making it so easy to finalize everything for our big day! We also loved that the Estate has specific vendors they like to work with - and the vendors all told us how much they love to work with the Felt Estate as well! It made our wedding day go so smoothly. Finally, the venue really speaks for itself. It's gorgeous and historic. Our guests all loved touring the mansion and the house, all commenting on how beautiful and unique it is. We also loved how open and accommodating the tent space is for the reception - a sheltered space that maintains the outdoor wedding feel! I really can't praise this venue enough - I would highly recommend it to anyone! Reviewed on 19-09-2021
Cameron Mason(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-08-2021 We could not have asked for a better wedding venue (and team who manages it). The estate is stunning and it was perfect for our 120 person wedding. Derrick was incredible from the moment we booked it, to making sure things went smoothly on our actual wedding day. Highly recommend this place for your wedding! Reviewed on 02-09-2021
Lisa Bryant(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2021 Hosting our wedding at The Felt Estate was nothing short of a dream come true. It checked all of the boxes: gorgeous backdrop, outdoor capabilities with access to AC if needed, unique event space with antiques and history, plenty of clean bathrooms, and professional/personable staff. Our guest raved about the picture-perfect setting under the West Lawn tent. Some of our favorite reviews were, \"I feel like I'm in wine country out in Italy\" and \"The sunset views are giving us serious California vibes.\" Everyone took advantage of the self-guided tours in the historic mansion, which was a unique perk of the wedding venue. From getting ready in the bridal suite to dancing under the stars, the entire experience was excellent. A huge thank you to the event managers, Derrick & Holden, for providing such an entertaining event space, as well as the original owners, Dorr & Agnes Felt for building such a breathtaking estate! Reviewed on 29-07-2021
Kayla Walker(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-07-2021 The Felt Estate is a beautiful venue for a ceremony and reception. Derrick and Holden were wonderful and made the process easy and stress free! My wedding was a dream come true and we couldn’t be happier. Reviewed on 26-07-2021
Maggie Ohrt(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-06-2021 We feel so lucky to have had our wedding at The Felt Estate! Derrick & Holden are a dream team. They were both extremely responsive, helpful and kind to work with. The venue is beyond dreamy and Derrick & Holden have done an incredible job with renovations and keeping the historical charm and character intact. Our guests could not stop talking about what a unique and beautiful venue it was. The photo opportunities are incredible with the lush gardens, beautiful home and the gorgeous interiors. Our guests also loved being able to walk through the mansion and explore during happy hour. You will not regret hosting your wedding here! Reviewed on 14-07-2021
Catina Lynam(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-06-2021 This was by far the most beautiful venue we found in our search! We had a Wes Anderson-style wedding, which this venue was perfect for. It was so classy, elegant, vintage, and sophisticated! Our guests were in awe at how magnificent the setting was! Everyone had a great time and got lots of pictures. It was like a mini photoshoot all day. The managers, Derrick and Holden were absolutely wonderful! They were extremely helpful and great at communicating. They made sure our day was absolutely perfect! If you are even considering this venue, just do it! You will not be disappointed! Reviewed on 23-06-2021
Samantha Adams(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-05-2021 We were absolutely thrilled with our choice of the Felt Estate. Not only did it check the boxes of a unique and vintage venue, Derrick and Holden were such gracious people to work with. They were so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and then some. Their response time was fantastic especially with everything changing so quickly with COVID restrictions. We were so lucky and could have our day just as planned. On site on our wedding day, they were around for whatever we needed but never in the way. We would absolutely recommend their services and the Felt Estate to anyone! We had so many people mention how beautiful the venue was. We wouldn’t have changed a thing! Reviewed on 16-06-2021
Mari Hillary(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-05-2021 We had our intimate wedding reception at the Carriage House at the Felt Estate and it was a perfect venue for our wedding. The setting itself is beautiful with the mansion in the background and it was perfect for our family as our children had space to run around and the adults could sit back and relax. Derrick was wonderful to work with and was quick to respond to any of our questions. Although planning a wedding during the pandemic was a challenge, we made the best decision booking the Carriage House at the Felt Estate for our reception. Reviewed on 07-06-2021
Nicole Kubinec(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-05-2021 We had our wedding ceremony and reception here May 2021. We moved to this venue after Covid forced us to postpone our wedding multiple times. Upon meeting Derek for the first time, he immediately set me at ease, despite me being a hot mess of a stressed out Covid bride. Derek made replanting my wedding so easy and he helped me fall in love with this venue by showing me pictures and virtual walk throughs. We had to plan our entire wedding virtually and didn’t see the venue in person until our rehearsal, as we live out of state. But Derek was so helpful in answering questions and helping me with details. When we finally saw the Estate, it took our breath away. This was the perfect place to host our outdoor ceremony and reception. Everything was so elegant and beautiful, it made decorating easy! We would highly recommend this venue and Derek to anyone considering having their wedding in West Michigan! Reviewed on 21-05-2021
Katie Campbell-Czarnecki(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-10-2020 My husband and I had to change our wedding venue this year due to COVID-19. When we found out our wedding could no longer be inside we were devastated. Having an October outdoor wedding in Michigan is not common. We started researching outdoor venues and found Felt Estate. We scheduled a tour and fell in love. The property is gorgeous and the colors on the trees were the perfect background for our Fall Wedding. Reviewed on 23-11-2020
Chloe Renzema(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-09-2020 The Felt Estate is an absolute dream venue. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to get married there! I was really drawn to the multiple spaces across the state which allow for countless options when it comes to staging your event. We opted to get married in front of the chapel (stunning!), have cocktail hour up by the mansion, dinner in the tent, and back up by the mansion for dancing. It flowed so well and our guests loved getting to explore the estate throughout the evening. The true gem of the Felt, though, is getting to work with Derrick and Holden. They are pros—there is no question they cannot answer. They guided us through changing COVID regulations proactively and with such kindness. On the big day, they were present to help but also hung back and just let us and our loved ones enjoy a perfect day. I would do it again 100 times if I could!! Reviewed on 29-10-2020
Meredith Darke(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-10-2020 After rescheduling our big wedding twice due to COVID, my now husband and I decided that we didn't want to wait any longer to get married. So we decided to do a small ceremony and celebration with just our bridal party and immediate family and the big wedding next year with our original plans. After researching I came across the Felt Mansion and thought it was so beautiful and the perfect spot for our smaller celebration. We rented the Carriage House and from start to finish Derrick was absolutely incredible to work with! He answered all of my questions in a timely manner (and there were a lot) and was just so helpful and friendly. On the day of the grounds were absolutely stunning, the carriage house had a beautiful bridal suite and grooms suite for us to get ready in and the gazebo was the perfect location for our ceremony. We even had a wedding gift waiting from Derrick and Holden when we arrived to the venue. We were also lucky and we were the only wedding on the property that day so we were able to take photos up at the big mansion and all around the grounds. Everything was so magical and I felt so lucky to have the Felt as my venue. I would highly recommend them! The Carriage House and Gazebo were perfect for our small ceremony but in seeing the grounds the large tent, mansion, and chapel were absolutely stunning for a larger celebration. Thank you so much Derrick and team for making our day so special!!!! Reviewed on 08-10-2020
Lauren Corbeill(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-09-2020 The Felt Estate was a dream wedding venue -- gorgeous indoor & outdoor spaces for ceremony, reception, photos & everything in between. The estate and grounds have so much vintage character, and then you have the tent as a blank canvas to make completely your own. The event managers, Holden & Derrick, are the best of the best - organized, passionate, personable & calm. Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Sarah DeVries(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-07-2020 In the midst of covid, event coordinators Derrick and Holden were exceptional to work with and went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. We can not thank them enough for all their hard work, flexibility, coordination, and communication. Reviewed on 07-09-2020
Chris Watkins(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-08-2020 The Felt Estate's home is beautiful, immaculate, favorably placed in the landscape, and so well preserved and/or restored that it could be ready for the Felt family to move back in.The grounds are well-kept, open, airy, private, and quiet. There's an awesome ancient maple tree right next to the house, and forests are all around, both at hand and in the farther vistas.The estate managers (Hey Derrick! Hey Holden!) are The Nicest People, always professional, very available and responsive in communications, and very calm and patient guides and counselors in the logistics of event planning and execution, even with the complications wrought by covid. (You're the best! Covid-compliant pseudo-hugs coming at you!)Our event was a wedding in August of 2020, and it was beautiful, special, covid-compliant in all aspects, and greatly enjoyed by the couple, their families, and all of the guests. No one was disappointed.We also worked with Kangaroo Kitchen for the catering. The *amazing*delicious*food* and friendly personal service of KK's staff far exceeded our fairly high expectations.If you're looking for photographers, please consider Kelsie and Harley from IntricateExposures.com. Their creativity, technical abilities, experience, and wonderfully warm and caring personalities added so much enjoyment and real-time assistance to the occasion.Please check out the Felt Estate. We are happy with our decision to hold our event there. Reviewed on 04-09-2020
Ornella Gregorutti(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-08-2020 With COVID-19 our wedding faced many challenges very close to our wedding date, including having to cancel with our original venue. We found the Felt Estate just 2 weeks from our wedding date and you can imagine the stress we were facing with the time constraint, but Derrick was very responsive and helpful making the process as smooth and easy as possible. Our wedding turned out perfect and the location received so many compliments from our guests! It was a very relaxed and enjoyable day. Reviewed on 19-08-2020
Claire Sedlacek(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-06-2020 I can not say enough about the team at The Felt! Although we didn’t end up getting married there due to Covid this place will always be near and dear in our hearts! They were incredible to work with and helped us envision our black tie wedding there! If you are wanting something different than the average venue THIS is the place to be! So much scenery and the romantic feels at this venue are to die for! Reviewed on 06-08-2020
Kim Persenaire(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-07-2020 As I reflect back a week ago, I am so thankful that we chose to have our daughter's wedding reception at the Felt Estate. Words can't begin to describe our joy!Our daughter and her husband had their first date at the Felt Estate on a cold winter day in 2017. They went hiking to the Lake Michigan shoreline where they shared their first kiss. After their engagement, it wasn't surprising that the Felt Estate was the venue they wanted for their wedding reception. It was the perfect place to continue celebrating their love.I can't say enough good about our experience with the Felt Estate, and in particular Derrick, our event coordinator. Derrick is kind, compassionate, and very accessible. He answers his phone and emails promptly (on the weekends and even on the 4th of July).Derrick and the entire team were wonderful to work with pre-pandemic, but when COVID-19 brought unwanted news and uncertanties, Derrick was our advocate. He shared our desire for making this situation the best it could possibly be. Originally, we had a \"Plan A\" and a \"Plan B\" (if it happened to rain). On the day of the wedding, we were probably on \"Plan J\" and \"Plan K\"!! :) Derrick had many creative ideas to accommodate as many of our guests as possible using multiple spaces at the Felt Esate, but still abiding by the ever-changing state-mandated rules and guidelines. The staff at Felt went above and beyond to get spaces ready for us! (We are very thankful that we rented the whole estate rather than only the mansion/west lawn tent.)Our caterer said that out of all the venues they have worked with during the coronavirus pandemic, they have been the most impressed with Derrick and Holden (the other event coordinator). Communication and knowledge are so important at a time like this.While the day looked different than our original plans, it was still very dreamy and magical - everything the bride and groom hoped for!! As the bride's mother, I couldn't be more grateful!!! Reviewed on 25-07-2020
Nancy Kuhns(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-02-2020 Felt Estate was priceless. Derrick was amazing, his expertise and gentle guidance were what made the wedding and reception perfect. Reviewed on 03-03-2020
kristen south(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-10-2019 Looking for a venue that takes you back in time, this is the place for you. Everything was awesome from start to wedding day. The staff is awesome to work with and so helpful with ideas. The white church in back of the mansion has a warm and cozy feeling to it. although it doesn't sit a lot people inside can sit a lot more people outside using the church as a back drop. So many options available at this venue. Reviewed on 07-10-2019
Marie Catallo(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-09-2019 The Felt Estate is a special place for my husband and I as we spent many summers in Saugatuck/Holland, Michigan. This is truly a beautiful venue, and place to get married! Reviewed on 26-09-2019
Morgan Archer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-09-2019 My husband and I got married at The Felt at the beginning of September and it was THE ABSOLUTE BEST. I couldn’t of asked for a better venue for both our ceremony and reception. The venue had it all! From gorgeous grounds to a helpful staff. Our ceremony was held in front of the chapel and our reception was under a white tent (which was cemented). Our guests raved about the venue and all the estate had to offer. Many of our guests took advantage of touring the house during cocktail hour. The staff at The Felt were wonderful to work with from start to finish. They helped to make our event such a success. Also, they provide an online seating chart system which makes that part of wedding planning way less stressful. Ps you can’t beat all the photo opps the grounds provide. We would recommend The Felt, again and again! Reviewed on 09-09-2019
Amanda Asfour(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-06-2019 The Felt Estate is an absolutely breath-taking venue for any event. It was my dream venue for years and I was blessed to be able to have my wedding there. We spent the day getting ready in the mansion, had our ceremony in front of the chapel, cocktail hour in the mansion, and our reception in the tent outside. In my opinion, The Felt Estate is the most beautiful wedding venue in West Michigan. Unfortunately I cannot give the Felt Estate 5 stars for a few reasons. First, it is a challenging venue for a wedding as you need to bring in many of your own vendors. If you are looking for a one-stop shop, this isn't your place. If you book your event at the Felt Estate, be sure to employ vendors who have experience with this venue as the age of the mansion makes it more challenging to cater and/or decorate than your typical venue. The second reason I cannot give the Felt Estate 5 stars is the staff. The folks who run events at the mansion are very kind and have great ideas, but were not exceptionally helpful on the day-of. Our coordinator frequently found the staff sitting in the second floor office when they were needed. Hopefully in the future they will be able to anticipate the needs of their clients to help the Felt Estate be the dream wedding venue it was meant to be. Despite my criticism, I would recommend choosing The Felt Estate for your wedding venue. The beauty of the estate far outweighs the challenges of such a unique venue as long as you know what you're getting yourself into. Reviewed on 09-07-2019
Nicole Dunteman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-05-2019 The Felt Mansion was the most perfect venue for our wedding on May 24, 2019. Our guests are still raving about it! They loved the ability to tour the mansion, and the property is gorgeous (great for pictures, too!). Working with Derrick and Holden was a dream. They were so prompt with email response and SO helpful when we met in person to discuss logistics and final details. I cannot say enough positive things about this venue!!! Reviewed on 21-06-2019
Monica Hazel(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-05-2019 Prepare to be enchanted! We had a magical wedding at The Felt Estate. The property is immaculate, sprawling with natural beauty and meticulously groomed grounds. The beautiful and expansive mansion is welcoming for all guests to enjoy and explore. But, the best part...our event went off without a hitch all in part to the amazing support of Holden and Derrick, the estate’s coordinators. I have never experienced such proactive support and guidance from a venue. Their passion for the venue brought out all the best and I could never thank them enough for keeping everyone where they needed to be and everything planned perfectly. Reviewed on 02-06-2019
MEGAN Huyghe(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-08-2018 Wonderful Venue. It really has it all. The vintage feel, the gorgeous outdoors and fountain space. We got to use it all for the outdoor ceremony, indoor cocktail hour, and the pretty tent for the reception. They work closely with a lot of vendors in the area so it helps everything run smoothly. We brought a lot of the decor and that took a lot of coordinating, I would definitley recommend at least a day of planner to help with the rehearsal and also to help with coordinating the decor and all of the extra stuff brought in. My day of coordinator (Grand Occasions) was a life saver since the Felt Mansion itself doesn't help too much with coordinating. Reviewed on 14-01-2019
Alex Prain(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-08-2018 The Felt Mansion was the perfect venue for our wedding. We fell in love with the building, the chapel and the grounds. We were lucky with the weather, but there was a contingency plan in place if needed. Our contact, Patty, was very friendly and very helpful in making decisions and in planning the locations and logistics of our big day. We, and 9 of our overseas guests, stayed at the venue the night before and night of the wedding, and we all loved our stays. We had the ceremony outside, the reception upstairs in the ballroom, and the dancing in the beautifully lit courtyard. Everything ran smoothly, and the venue was perfectly equipped for our 75 person wedding. We would recommend visiting The Felt Estate Mansion if you are looking for a venue for your wedding. Reviewed on 28-08-2018
Lis Roersma(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-07-2017 The Felt Mansion made our wedding dreams come true. It was such a unique space, our guests loved exploring during our cocktail hour. If you want to have a dreamy, beautiful, jaw dropping wedding this is your venue. We had our ceremony on the steps of the cute little chapel on the grounds and moved from there right to cocktail hour spread out on the two patios of the main house. Our reception was held in the permanent tent on the back lawn. They recently laid concrete inside the tent and it made a world of difference. It looks so clean, light and sharp, its the perfect canvas for any kind of creative decor you can dream up. We couldn't be happier with our experience with the staff at the mansion. We planned our wedding from Denver, and they were quick to answer any questions that came up along the way and helped us figure out a lot of logistics. We couldn't be happier that we chose this for our venue, it was truly unforgettable! Reviewed on 01-08-2017
Lacy Thurman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-08-2016 I am in love with the Felt Mansion. It's a great place to have your ceremony and reception. So much to offer and the whole space is beautiful. Staff was wonderful and so helpful. Thank you for providing me with my dream wedding. Reviewed on 21-08-2016
Abby Sjoerdsma(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-08-2015 The Felt Mansion was the perfect place for our outdoor wedding. The grounds are so gorgeous, we didn't need to decorate much. As soon as you walk into the mansion you can feel the rich history. The estate and grounds can be used so many different ways, which was great. We choose what worked for us and fit our personality as a couple. The staff were amazing, as well. Our contact person was so helpful with little questions and really reassuring about the details. The event staff were so competent and really helped with day-of needs. Reviewed on 19-08-2015
Heather Compagner(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-09-2013 If I had to choose a venue in Michigan I would choose the Felt Estate again. Everyone that attended our wedding said that the place was immaculate! I didn't have to spend much on decorations because the place speaks for itself. My guests enjoyed walking around the beautiful estate learning the history of it. There are options of having the ceremony insides or outside. You can have food catered or you can prepare it yourself. You can make things as simple as you want(that's what we did) or as complicated. Hands down the best wedding venue in Michigan, if you don't believe me ask my husband & our 150 guests!!! Reviewed on 14-10-2013
Jacqueline Ellis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-08-2013 Wonderful staff, gorgeous space, guests really enjoyed wondering Reviewed on 26-08-2013
Amber George(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-09-2012 Wonderful! Reviewed on 02-10-2012
Heather Rought(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-07-2012 I looked for a long time until I found my perfect venue. I wanted something outside but able to have a easy \"rain plan\". I thought they would be too expensive, but I called them and they are actually very affordable Reviewed on 15-08-2012
Jessica Ryzenga(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-05-2012 The Felt Mansion is an amazing place to have your wedding. There are so many spectatular places around the grounds to have your pictures taken. The staff is amazing, very helpful, and accomodating. Reviewed on 18-06-2012
Whitney Draisma(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-08-2011 We couldn't have asked for a better venue. I have wanted to get married here for years and it holds a special place in my heart. It was less expensive on a Thursday, so that is what we did. Ceremony was outside in the fountain and reception utilized various floors of the mansion. Guests were occupied and enjoyed strolling through the beautiful home. It is a lot of work to coordinate caterers and other venders and rentals, but totally worth it if you want to make your big day extra special. Cost depends on the day you choose. I did little decoration because the venue itself was beautiful inside and out. We did a strolling reception and seating was open and unassigned. The formal dining room was used for our head table, and gave us some time to enjoy our food, along with the company of our wedding party. The main floor was where the food stations were and there was a bar outside for cocktail hour between the ceremony and reception. After the cake cutting, we moved to the third floor ballroom where there was lots of dancing and another bar. We had about 185 guests, plus staff and that was an ideal number of attendants. It was difficult to get guests to move place to place, but we had our DJ announce events throughout the evening and had a detailed timeline for the evening printed in the ceremony program. The mansion provides chairs and tables for inside the mansion, and whatever you need for outside (other than the patio) needs to be rented. Two sets of speakers are available at the mansion and they had a microphone as well. I was surprised how everything flowed and how smoothly the evening went! The day of the mansion will open at 2pm unless you pay for it to be open sooner. It was important to have lots of helping hands to start decorating and leaving enough time to get ready and take pictures before the ceremony. Our evening ended around 11:30 in the ballroom and cleanup began. We were supposed to be locked out by midnight with everything out. I have only seen a few pictures, and we are so pleased with the results and have such great memories thanks to a fairytale venue! Reviewed on 13-09-2011
Robin Barnett(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-05-2011 I absolutely loved the Felt Mansion. They were great to work with and very helpful. The only negative thing is they require you to use a certain rental company who were not so great to work with. If you're planning an outdoor ceremony/reception and need a backup tent you only have one option of vendors, and we didn't have a great experience with her. Other than that, it's a gorgeous venue. Reviewed on 24-06-2011
Megan Noonan(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-09-2010 The Felt Estate is a lovely wedding venue, plenty of room for all of the wedding party to relax & get ready before the ceremony. Beautiful grounds for guests to roam before and after as well.\rThe cost (at the time of rental in 2010) was $2000 for a 10 hr time slot. Ideally this should be a 20 hr rental as you have to do (or get volunteers/ hire someone to do) all the set up and decoration, especially if you are having the reception there as well (which we did)\ryou have to do your own cleanup as well (inside & out)\rOver all the staff was helpful and friendly, answered the questions we came up with and were flexible with our time (as long as it fell into the 10 hrs allotted) Reviewed on 19-10-2010
Jill Spaulding(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-08-2010 Attention Brides!\r\rIf you're looking for a great, historical setting for your wedding, look no further! The Felt Mansion, a summer home built in 1928, offers beautiful grounds as well as a third story ballroom for your reception. Depending on what you want available to your guests, you can book the entire place (the mansion and grounds) at an affordable price so your guests can see life in the 1920's as well as enjoy your festivities. Wonderful place!! Reviewed on 31-08-2010
Derrick brings a breadth of knowledge to his role at the estate with his experience in food and beverage management as well as theatre production and performance. Holden worked for eight years as an event planner and designer and worked many times at the estate before being brought in as venue manager. Together they also own Holden Michael Events, an event planning company specializing in events at private properties and non-traditional venues. When they're not at the estate or planning a wedding they enjoy traveling, discovering new restaurants, and going to the theatre.