Tranquil Indoor/Outdoor Weddings with Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

For those looking for the ultimate flexible and all-inclusive wedding venue, the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest provides the perfect blend of tranquil outdoor spaces with all the conveniences of a large hotel property. The facility’s nearly 35,000 square feet of event space works in harmony with their beautiful Garden Marquee space and championship Eagle Crest Golf Course, which provide amazing views along Ford Lake. 

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The new indoor/outdoor Garden Marquee overlooks the golf course and lake and includes a moveable window wall that can be opened during the summer months. The space’s floor-to-ceiling windows and adjacent fire pits bring the outdoors in for a truly picturesque wedding. The hotel also has lawn games available and can provide s’more stations for interested couples. “Hands down, what sets us apart is our location,” says Kristen Vallade, Catering Sales Manager. “We have a very tranquil property. When you arrive, you truly feel like you’re at a resort, with the views of the lake and full-grown trees. The surrounding landscape is absolutely stunning — there is nothing like it.” 

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In addition to its expansive property, the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest has many interior spaces to support any kind of event. The hotel is ideal for multiple-day weddings, and has plenty of lodging and spaces throughout for ceremonies, receptions, cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, brunch, and more. The hotel’s events team also prides itself on their ability to transform the various spaces for any kind of aesthetic. 

“You’d be amazed at the way our ballroom and other spaces transform over and over again,” Vallade says. “We’ve coordinated rustic, barn-style weddings, completely modern events, and so many different cultural weddings. We help our couples achieve whatever look they’re dreaming of and can customize all of their night-before parties, brunches, and more. Our team members are experts at working with wedding planners to achieve any aesthetic.” 

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The outdoor spaces at the hotel can host weddings with up to 250 guests, but the indoor spaces range in capacity. The facility’s large ballroom can fit 650 guests comfortably, and the hotel also has multiple smaller ballrooms, auditoriums, and conference center spaces available. 

Packages at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest vary depending on the space selected and the number of attendees for your event. Packages can include a custom menu, tables, gold chiavari chairs, more than 70 different linen options, set up and tear down, discounted guest room rates and parking, a champagne toast, a complimentary suite, and the ability to earn Marriott Bonvoy Points for every dollar spent. The hotel also offers in-house catering and bar services with endless menu options and different package tiers. The catering team prides itself on offering the latest trends, but also creating custom/out-of-the-box options. 

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The events team will also help create a unique wedding setup and timeline, and work closely with couples throughout the entire planning process. Part of the process includes special tasting events so couples can try everything on the menu, meet the executive chef and other staff, experience unique event enhancements the hotel has to offer, and enjoy an open bar and DJ. The team also provides critical resources for planning your wedding, like the ability to upload your guest list for seating and dietary needs coordination. They can also manage their reservation list to track who has booked rooms and who hasn’t. 

“All of our weddings are so unique,” Vallade says. “What we love most is knowing that our couples feel welcomed and taken care of. Our team works so closely with them throughout the planning process, that we really get to know them and are familiar with every detail before the big day. They feel like family by the time they arrive, and they know they’re going to receive the best service from our team.”  

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