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Michigan Theater
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $10,000 for off-peak dates, and $15,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $5,000
Guest capacity
Up to 1700 seated guests
About this venue
Step into 1928 gold-leafed splendor at Ann Arbor’s premier historic movie palace. A true architectural gem, the Michigan Theater offers an unforgettable backdrop of old Hollywood charm for cinematic ceremonies and dramatic receptions. Exchange vows in the grand Main Auditorium accompanied by the original Barton Pipe Organ, or host a sophisticated gathering in our elegant grand lobby. Whether you’re planning a production on stage or an intimate screening, our venue brings timeless romance to the heart of downtown. Your love story deserves a setting this legendary.
Our event spaces
Screening Room
Intimate, state-of-the-art, and effortlessly cool.
For couples seeking a more modern or intimate setting, our state-of-the-art Screening Room offers a sleek, cinematic alternative. This space is perfect for unique ceremony formats, private film screenings for your wedding party, or an unconventional rehearsal dinner experience. Combining high-end technology with the theater’s artistic soul, the Screening Room provides a "cool-factor" that modern couples love, allowing for creative presentations and a private, boutique feel within the grand theater complex.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Intimate and exclusive.”
Room cost
Starting at $1800
The Grand Lobby
Timeless elegance and old Hollywood charm.
From the moment guests step off Liberty Street, they are transported into the refined world of 1920s cinema. The Grand Lobby serves as a warm and welcoming pre-function area, characterized by intricate architectural details, polished floors, and the vibrant energy of downtown Ann Arbor. It is an exceptional choice for a sophisticated cocktail hour or an intimate greeting area where guests can mingle amidst the theater’s historic artifacts. With its blend of historic preservation and modern hospitality, the lobby sets a distinguished tone for the entire celebration.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Main Auditorium
The historic heart of the venue.
The historic Main Auditorium is the crown jewel of the Michigan Theater, offering a breathtaking setting of 1928 gold-leafed splendor. This expansive space features a full-size stage, professional theater lighting, and world-class acoustics, making it ideal for a dramatic wedding ceremony or an unforgettable reception. Your walk down the aisle is accompanied by the powerful, nostalgic sounds of the original Barton Theatre Pipe Organ, adding a layer of cinematic magic that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere. It is a space designed for couples who want their love story to take center stage in a truly legendary atmosphere.
Guest capacity
Up to 1600 Seated
Up to 1700 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Starting at $2,500
Screening Room
Intimate, state-of-the-art, and effortlessly cool.
For couples seeking a more modern or intimate setting, our state-of-the-art Screening Room offers a sleek, cinematic alternative. This space is perfect for unique ceremony formats, private film screenings for your wedding party, or an unconventional rehearsal dinner experience. Combining high-end technology with the theater’s artistic soul, the Screening Room provides a "cool-factor" that modern couples love, allowing for creative presentations and a private, boutique feel within the grand theater complex.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Intimate and exclusive.”
Room cost
Starting at $1800
The Grand Lobby
Timeless elegance and old Hollywood charm.
From the moment guests step off Liberty Street, they are transported into the refined world of 1920s cinema. The Grand Lobby serves as a warm and welcoming pre-function area, characterized by intricate architectural details, polished floors, and the vibrant energy of downtown Ann Arbor. It is an exceptional choice for a sophisticated cocktail hour or an intimate greeting area where guests can mingle amidst the theater’s historic artifacts. With its blend of historic preservation and modern hospitality, the lobby sets a distinguished tone for the entire celebration.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Main Auditorium
The historic heart of the venue.
The historic Main Auditorium is the crown jewel of the Michigan Theater, offering a breathtaking setting of 1928 gold-leafed splendor. This expansive space features a full-size stage, professional theater lighting, and world-class acoustics, making it ideal for a dramatic wedding ceremony or an unforgettable reception. Your walk down the aisle is accompanied by the powerful, nostalgic sounds of the original Barton Theatre Pipe Organ, adding a layer of cinematic magic that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere. It is a space designed for couples who want their love story to take center stage in a truly legendary atmosphere.
Guest capacity
Up to 1600 Seated
Up to 1700 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Starting at $2,500
Michigan Theater packages
Ceremony + Reception
80-200 guests
Peak pricing $15,000-20,000
Off-peak pricing $10,000-15,000
Get married like a like a Broadway star! The Ceremony and Reception package offers full building access to the historic Michigan Theater for 8 hours. This package includes a grand foyer dinner, bar service, added mezzanine dining, and a lovely platform for your sweetheart table. Get married on stage under the spotlight! Enjoy your dinner and then return to the stage to enjoy the dancefloor for the evening. Don't forget a movie in the screening room!
- Stage ceremony
- Access to projection screen
- Stage Dancefloor
- Bar service
- Full building access - Screening Room
- 6 Backstage dressing rooms
- Authentic Theater greenroom
Ceremony
250-500 guests
Peak pricing $8,000-10,000
Off-peak pricing $5,000-8,000
Get married on the Michigan Theater Stage! Enjoy a projection screen to share home movies or slideshows of photos together and exchange vows in a center spotlight.
- Stage ceremony
- Projection Screen
- Comfortable built in seating
Available services that can be provided by Michigan Theater
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
10-out-of-10 Wedding Ceremony Venue
This review is LONG overdue, but the Michigan Theater was hands-down the best venue we could’ve asked for in a ceremony venue for our June 2025 wedding. My (now) husband and I weren’t looking for anything over the top (in terms of coordinating vendors!!) and the historic beauty of the main theater was all we needed for a backdrop. It’s gorgeous and our photos turned out exactly as we intended (below are only a small handful). Clark, the rentals manager, was responsive, available, and helpful during our planning process, and their tech team handled all the rest (can't say I thought about lighting much when we booked the theater initially, but that consulting process was seamless when we came by the week before our ceremony, and they were flexible when our officiant asked for some changes the day-of). The day-of, Clark was on top of communicating to their team over the radios and even with some guests of honor running a bit behind schedule, everything went off without a hitch. So many of our guests said they loved the creative approach for a wedding ceremony--it is a performance when it comes down to it!!--and we were so grateful to use this space before quite literally walking over to one of our favorite Ann Arbor restaurants for our dinner reception. Support local and don't hesitate to book your wedding here! We have no regrets and would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
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