A Perfect Winter Wedding Venue

A Perfect Winter Wedding Venue

by Elyse Apel

A scenic winter wonderland is the perfect setting for any wedding, making White Birch Wedding Barn the place for couples considering a winter wedding. A winter wedding at White Birch Wedding Barn offers a unique and magical experience for couples, especially with its picturesque setting and cozy ambiance.

“There’s so many benefits to winter weddings, from the offseason pricing to a cozy and intimate atmosphere,” explain Amie and Pat Pelham, owners of the venue.

While many wedding venues in the area close during this time of the year, the Pelhams decided to make the wedding venue the ideal place for couples looking to plan a winter wedding. With approximately 8,200 square feet of space and a guest capacity of 260 people (220 with a designated dance floor), the barn makes an indoor ceremony and reception look easy.

Inside, the climate-controlled space features a 30-foot ceiling with beams, multiple chandeliers, four custom-designed fireplaces, and multiple bar areas. For couples hoping to also use the outdoor space, there are outdoor heaters and firepits.

Winter weddings are a great, less expensive option for couples while not sacrificing a beautiful day.White Birch Wedding Barn offers discounted rates for off-season weddings.

By planning a wedding November through March, couples could also benefit from having less competition for their top choices for vendors. Since fewer couples choose to get married in the winter, vendors—photographers, caterers, florists—are more available and might even have discounted rates.

Passionate about the details and providing convenience for couples and their families on the big day, Amie ensures that the venue is well decorated year-round, so couples only have to bring in guest table centerpieces. Yet, winter weddings provide a particularly special opportunity for decorations. This winter, the venue was decorated with all neutral winter decor, including outdoor greenery planters, evergreen garland, candles, and flocked Christmas trees.

“We keep our winter décor elegant and neutral, to ensure it will complement any wedding color palette the couple chooses,” Amie says.

This venue has long been a dream for the Pelhams, who began construction on the nine-acre property in 2023. Since opening last June, dozens of couples have enjoyed the seamless experience of planning and holding a wedding at the barn, where “in your dreams, every detail matters.”

By having a wedding at White Birch Wedding Barn, couples are choosing to minimize the stress of the big day. The rental fee for the White Birch Wedding Barn includes round tables, black chairs, linens, and a special head table.

On top of the basic rental fee, they also have a number of additional items that can be added à la carte. These include a golf cart to shuttle guests from the parking lot, a 22-passenger transportation bus to shuttle guests to and from hotels, an outdoor bar and dance floor, options to host the bridal shower or rehearsal dinner on site, and several others.

The Pelhams explain that they have staff on site to keep the venue looking its best throughout your event.

“We have an incredible team of staff members who constantly receive great reviews from the couples and their families,” they say. “This past year has gone really well and everyone is super excited for 2025 and 2026, and even into 2027 as we begin to book those events.”

To hold a wedding at White Birch Wedding Barn really is an all-inclusive experience. On-site, there are separate suites for the bride and groom, where they can gather with their bridesmaids or groomsmen to get ready.

The bridal suite features hair and make-up stations, full-length mirrors, a private bathroom, fireplace, feature wall, serving bar with minifridge, tv and sound system, elegant seating area, and a balcony and mezzanine. That is another benefit of winter weddings, the Pelhams explain.

“The bridal suite is located upstairs, which makes winter weddings even more magical. The bride walks down the staircase before making her way down the aisle, creating a truly breathtaking moment,” they say. “In fact, during venue tours, we often see brides get emotional imagining the bridal suite barn doors slide open and their grand entrance down the stairs.”

The groom and his party will enjoy custom suit storage, a luxurious seating area, fireplace, serving bar with minifridge, tv and sound system, and a full-length mirror.

This winter season, the barn hosted a few winter weddings but is already quickly filling up for the 2025 winter wedding season.

“January is just a perfect time for a winter wedding,” say the Pelhams. “When the venue and surrounding landscaping is blanketed in snow, it creates a winter wonderland feel.”

The White Birch Wedding Barn is located just south of US 12 at 11000 Briggs Hwy, Cement City, MI 49233.

For more information, call (517) 403-6342 or visit their website at www.whitebirchweddingbarnmi.com. You can also follow them on Facebook at White Birch Wedding Barn or Instagram at whitebirchweddingbarnmi.