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Crystal Gardens Event Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 498 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Howell, Michigan
Formal venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as corporate events.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 100–140-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 517-545-1000
- Website cgliv.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Amenities couples mention
“This particular Crystal Gardens has a spacious, outdoor, covered ceremony site, however, does not have a full bridal suite.”
“This particular Crystal Gardens has a spacious, outdoor, covered ceremony site, however, does not have a full bridal suite.”
“There is sufficient space to work around the tables on the raised part of the ballroom and the dance floor is ample for both wide angle and telephoto shooting.”
“All of the other staff was also very attentive including the bartender Colleen and all of the waitstaff.”
What couples say again and again
“Crystal Gardens provided not only a beautiful interior and exterior environment for our wedding ceremony and reception, but also exceptional customer service.”
“Devonna was a great wedding coordinator and was extremely helpful with creating a custom package for us and making sure everything went smoothly!”
“The Food was incredible, atmosphere, outdoor chapel and the perfect venue for an intimate wedding 💒 Barb , Valerie , and Devonna were also absolutely wonderful ❤️🌹”
From the reviews
Being a wedding photographer for some time, I have photographed several weddings at the Crystal Gardens Howell / Brighton location, and I've always been quite pleased with the beauty of the decor, staff organization, and tasty food.
We had our wedding at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Howell, MI in July 2023. I can honestly say from the beginning to the end, I had the most amazing experience with Crystal Gardens and all of their employees.
My husband and I got married at Crystal Gardens in August 2025 and we had the most amazing ceremony and reception! From the beginning when we took our first venue tour through all of the booking and planning, Devonna was AMAZING as our event coordinator.
Absolutely gorgeous wedding venue! The wedding coordinator was amazing and so sweet. I had a great time photographing a wedding here! They have Ballrooms that looked stunning, but we didnt enter those as my couples wedding was in the chapel. The chapel was more of a family & friends, in chairs, laid back type of vibe.
Getting married at Crystal Gardens Event Center
Crystal Gardens Event Center comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Crystal Gardens Event Center
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Crystal Gardens Event Center — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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