Experienced Event Planning Team in Michigan
Expertise That Carries Every Detail
The Terrace Bay Hotel is shaped by a long history of gathering and a team that understands what those moments require. With decades of experience and a calm, steady approach, we guide weddings, meetings, and celebrations with clear communication, thoughtful coordination, and care that feels personal from start to finish.
For over a century, the Terrace Bay Hotel Ballroom has been the region’s backdrop for milestones, tracing its roots to the legendary 1922 Terrace Gardens and “Michigan’s Wonder Ballroom.” Today, extensive renovations, including a new coffered ceiling and refined lighting, bring modern sophistication to a space designed for unforgettable celebrations, framed by Lake Michigan just beyond the doors.
Planning here feels different in the best way. With on-site wedding and event specialists guiding every step, planning feels calm, clear, and fully supported. From personalized floor plans and seating layouts to day-of coordination, our team ensures each celebration is thoughtfully managed, beautifully paced, and designed around the way you want guests to move and connect.
Jen leads with clarity and calm, guiding clients through planning decisions with confidence. Her approach balances logistics and hospitality, ensuring every event feels organized, intentional, and well executed.
Event Coordinator
Mitch brings operational precision to every event, overseeing setup, flow, and execution. His attention to detail ensures timelines hold, spaces perform as intended, and guests experience seamless transitions throughout.
Lisa specializes in client coordination and service delivery, supporting events with thoughtful communication and hands-on oversight. She ensures expectations are aligned and details are managed with care from start to finish.
For a true Upper Peninsula adventure, head north to Pictured Rocks, where Lake Superior meets soaring sandstone cliffs, hidden coves, and beach-lined horizons. It’s wild, cinematic, and worth the drive.
Make The Terrace Bay Hotel your starting point for the UP. Chase waterfalls, follow scenic trails, and return to the shoreline when the day winds down, with Lake Michigan waiting quietly outside your door.
Walk through the preserved town of Fayette, a former 19th-century iron-smelting community set above Big Bay de Noc. Historic buildings, shoreline trails, and limestone bluffs make it an unforgettable day trip.