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Reception
$4,250 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$42 per person
Reception
$400 starting price
Ceremony
$150 starting price
Bar service
$42 per person

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Classic grandeur and elegance await couples that choose Stafford’s Perry Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan as their wedding venue. Perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Stafford’s Perry Hotel has sweeping views of the water in either direction and creates a vintage and romantic ambiance for couples who wish to project old-world glam for their special day.

Facilities and Capacity

When booking Stafford's Perry Hotel, couples may host up to 220 wedding guests within the hotel’s main event space. There are three venue spaces to choose from that are both indoor and outdoor, giving soon-to-weds ample opportunity and options. Stafford’s Perry Hotel is the perfect backdrop for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches, and luncheons. The hotel is also located in the historic downtown Gaslight District and within walking distance to shopping and dining, as well as sprawling resorts found along the lakeshore, making it an ideal base from which to explore.

Services Offered

Stafford’s Perry Hotel is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination available. With well-equipped accommodations, couples will feel like they have entered the lap of luxury here. The dedicated event planning team will be on hand throughout to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. The venue also offers additional services like:

  • Cleanup
  • Event rentals
  • Bartending services
  • Catering services
  • Setup

History

Stafford’s Perry Hotel was built in 1899 as one of the original 20 luxury hotels, and is the only one is still operating today. It was a landmark location for Petoskey in the early 1900s when Northern Michigan tourism was still growing. The historic Gaslight District branched out from the Perry Hotel into what it is today.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,250

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$400

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$150

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$42

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
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Reviews of Stafford's Perry Hotel

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
67 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Stafford's Perry Hotel is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and attention to detail. The staff, including Angie, Jill, and Xania, are commended for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The venue, particularly the Rose Garden Veranda, is described as beautiful and picturesque, providing stunning views for ceremonies and receptions. The food is also highly praised, with guests raving about the delicious meals. Overall, couples highly recommend the Stafford's Perry Hotel for a perfect and stress-free wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Stafford's Perry Hotel is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and attention to detail. The staff, including Angie, Jill, and Xania, are commended for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The venue, particularly the Rose Garden Veranda, is described as beautiful and picturesque, providing stunning views for ceremonies and receptions. The food is also highly praised, with guests raving about the delicious meals. Overall, couples highly recommend the Stafford's Perry Hotel for a perfect and stress-free wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 67 reviews
Google
4.6/5 944 reviews
Hallyn
Hallyn W. Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day!

We had our wedding in September 2023, and the Perry team, especially Angie, made the whole process enjoyable and seamless. After walking through the vision for the wedding and listening to their recommendations, so much stress was taken out of the planning process!

The service staff during our reception was absolutely wonderful. Everything came out in a timely manner and kept a great pace. My husband and I had the most wonderful night of our lives, and can't recommend The Perry enough!
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Alexandra W. Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond- My Guests Are Still Raving!

The Stafford’s Perry Hotel staff went above and beyond to make our day incredible! Angie is one of a kind but all of the staff members who worked on our special day got tremendous kudos from our guests. I didn't have to worry about anything the day of - they just handled everything! Our guests are still talking about the meals and we’ve only heard incredible feedback. I know that there are dozens of weddings at the Perry Hotel every year, but they made me feel like I was their only wedding. I will forever be grateful to the Perry Hotel for not only facilitating the day of my dreams but going absolutely above and beyond compared to your traditional wedding venue.
Hope
Hope D. Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience - the perfect wedding venue

We got married at The Perry in October of this year and had the perfect wedding weekend. I'm beyond grateful that we selected The Perry as our venue. Jill and Angie were incredible to work with. I didn't hire a planner or a day of planner, which I felt a bit nervous about, but didn't need one because Jill was so incredibly helpful in the planning process and helpful with the day of details. They were accommodating and quick to respond to my many questions throughout planning.

We had a Welcome Party, our ceremony, reception and farewell brunch all at The Perry and every detail was exactly what we wanted. It was so fun having almost all of our guests also stay at the hotel. We are from Chicago and all of our guests had to travel to Petoskey, so having everything in one place made it so convenient. The Perry is perfectly located in Petoskey allowing for our guests to walk around to explore the goodness that is Northern Michigan. I highly recommend The Perry - it seriously was a dream of a weekend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Team

Angie Whitener
Angie Whitener
Director of Sales

"It’s all pretty simple… I love Love! It is such an honor to be able to share in the joy of wedding couples and their families while planning for one of the most celebrated and happiest days of their lives. Working with people is my passion! I enjoy building that personal relationship with couples and having the opportunity to pull all the details together to create a memorable and extraordinary guest experience for all!" Angie has been with Stafford's for 20+ years and considers it her "home", she has helped over 1000 couples plan the wedding of their dreams and loves her job in the hospitality industry.

Jill  Harrell
Jill Harrell
Catering Manager

Jill joined Stafford's Hospitality in 2015 working in banquets at The Perry Hotel. As a side gig that was totally different from her "grown up job," she has enjoyed meeting and working with so many different people from around the world every season. Of course, she’ll be the first to brag about the amazing core staff too, who couldn't be more thoughtful, talented, and cohesive as a group – she truly does love working with the Stafford’s team!

Jill has always hoped she’d have the opportunity to join Stafford's full-time, so she is genuinely excited to get to work in her new role as the Catering Manager.

Lindsey Nelson
Lindsey Nelson
Group Sales Associate

After visiting often to admire its scenic views and serene landscapes, Lindsey has now put down roots in Petoskey. She recently joined the Stafford’s Sales Department, assisting in event planning and coordination. What Lindsey loves most about the hospitality industry is meeting people all over and helping bring their visions to life. Lindsey also appreciates the culture of Stafford’s Hospitality. She feels everyone you interact with has the same goal in mind: making the guests feel welcomed and leave with the best experience possible.

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