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Weddings & Elopements

Weddings at The Historic Webster House

The Historic Webster House is a sophisticated wedding reception venue located in Bay City, Michigan. A historic venue, it has been lovingly restored so that it still retains much of its original grandeur while also receiving up-to-date amenities and services. Undoubtedly our inn would be an ideal choice for couples who are planning an intimate occasion with all of their favorite people.

The Historic Webster House offers the perfect getaway for low-key, yet truly memorable milestones. Stylistically, it is best defined by a romantic elegance in the decor, furnishings, and beautiful outdoors that lend the space its unique appeal. Original wood, welcoming fireplaces, comfortable seating, and more help to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The amazing accommodations are secluded retreats where couples and guests alike can prepare, rest, relax, and pamper themselves in peace, either before and after weddings. Our inn is a truly splendid place for couples to to have the ceremony and reception either indoors or outdoors and enjoy photo opportunities, whether out in the open air or inside the mansion.

With room to welcome approximately 25 people, The Historic Webster House is best suited for guests with short guest lists. Combining upscale sophistication with an ambiance that feels like home, it truly is an inviting and charming place for once-in-a lifetime events. We offer packages for elopements and micro weddings, including services such as on site officiant, wedding cake, music, champagne and more. Optional extras such as catering, photography, videography can be added. We work closely with select vendors ensuring our couples the highest quality in all aspects of the event.

Conveniently, couples are welcome to work closely with our wedding coordinator to communicate their vision for the big day. The well experienced staff and coordinator are delighted to do everything they can to bring each request and personal preference to life.

Weddings in Bay City Michigan
Weddings in Bay City Michigan

Our Wedding Offerings

The Historic Webster House offers a variety of of elegant offerings for weddings. Choose from our most intimate offering, The Elopement, designed for just the two of you. Or perhaps just your closest and dearest friends and family, The Intimate wedding package would be perfect. Invite up to ten guests to share in your most important and romantic event in your life. If you are desiring a smaller event that is a cross between a traditional wedding and elopement, The Micro Wedding may just be what you have been looking for! It offers the elegance and elements of a traditional wedding but with the affordability and intimacy of an elopement. Designed for 15-25 guests, we offer everything couples need to make their day stress-free and beautiful in a romantic, restored mansion. 

Our Webster Destination All Inclusive wedding package is the ultimate in elegance and romance. Couples just need to arrive with their license and rings, we take care of everything. Enjoy exclusive access to the entire inn and lodging for two nights for 14 guests including the luxury bridal suite complete with spa/sauna room and bar, the day before and day of the wedding. Also included, officiating clergy, 4 hour ceremony and reception, chef prepared three course plated dinner for 14, wedding cake, flowers for bride and groom, massages for the bridal couple, wedding decor, music, photography, wedding coordination and planning. Additional guests can be added for an extra fee for the ceremony and reception only.

Offerings and Pricing

Rehearsal Dinners: Enhance your wedding experience at The Historic Webster House with our exclusive Chef-Prepared Rehearsal Dinners. Delight in a gourmet menu crafted by our executive chef, tailored to your tastes and inspired by seasonal ingredients. Whether you envision a romantic Italian feast, a classic American spread, gourmet pizzas or a French-inspired offering, our team will ensure an unforgettable evening. Perfect for setting the tone before your big day, our rehearsal dinners offer an intimate, elegant atmosphere for you and your guests to enjoy. Plus, enjoy a special discount when you book the rehearsal dinner and wedding package together!

Elopement: Elope at The Historic Webster House for $1500.00 in addition to two night lodging in a suite of your choice. This intimate offering is designed for just the two of you and includes a wedding officiant, witnesses, and the use of our beautifully decorated indoor or garden space for one hour. Enjoy champagne, wedding cake, seasonal bouquet of flowers for the bride and boutennierre for the groom and music of your choice. Additional guests, up to a maximum of 8 guests, can be included for a fee of $75.00 per person. Photography services can be added for an extra fee.

Intimate: Celebrate your love with an intimate wedding at The Historic Webster House for $5500, in addition to two nights in a suite of your choice. Enjoy exclusive use of our elegantly decorated main floor or gardens from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., perfect for you and and up to 12 guests. This offering includes a wedding officiant, music of your choice, wedding coordination from time of booking and day of wedding, a wedding cake, a champagne and wine reception for one hour, and gourmet charcuterie boards with appetizers. Photography and videography can be added for an additional fee.

Micro: Experience the magic of a micro wedding at The Historic Webster House for $9500.00, in addition to two nights lodging in a suite of your choice. Designed for up to 25 guests, including the bride and groom, you’ll have exclusive use of the beautifully decorated main floor or garden space from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. This all-inclusive offering features a wedding cake, and full wedding coordination. Enjoy a one-hour champagne and wine-reception, gourmet grazing boards and hors d’oeuvres, and a chef-prepared plated dinner. Photography services can be added for an extra fee. 

Webster Destination: Introducing the Webster Destination Wedding at The Historic Webster House starting at $16,000. This all-inclusive offering includes lodging for 14 guests including the bride and groom that will stay on our luxurious bridal suite The Keep. Your celebration includes a three-hour ceremony and reception, either indoors or in our enchanting gardens, Wedding Officiant, a chef-prepared three-course plated dinner, breakfast each morning for all guests, wedding cake, champagne toast an a three-hour photography session. You’ll also enjoy wedding music of your choice, a bridal bouquet and boutonniere, tables, chairs, linens and comprehensive wedding coordination. Optional extras for a fee, catered luncheon the day of the wedding, rehearsal dinner, videography. For guests exceeding 14, there is an upcharge of $150.00 per person for ceremony, reception and dinner. 

*all weddings are customizable*


Wedding Inquiry Form

Looking for a romantic wedding at the Historic Webster House in Bay City MI? Fill out this online form and we will be in contact with you shortly.

Feel free to email us at info@historicwebsterhouse.com or call us 989-316-2552 for any questions or concerns. We will be happy to assist you in preparation for the big day.

Harvest Dinner

Join us for our first elegant farm-to-table Chef’s dinner with House of Willard on the evening of November 1st. Seats are limited.

Contact amanda@houseofwillard.com for more information

Give The Gift of Historic Webster House This Christmas

Give your loved one a very special gift of a stay at Historic Webster House. Purchase a gift certificate and save 10% through the end of the year.

Stay & Dine Package

When you stay with us for any two consecutive midweek nights from Sunday to Thursday*, we’ll add a $50 gift card to the historic Old City Hall, one of the best restaurants in Bay City.  *This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts.