Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Wedding Application

Click the link below for a printable version of our wedding application. The application is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader® which may be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Web Site.

Completed Applications should be mailed to Scott Witsman at the above address.

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Wedding Application

2008 Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Wedding Guidelines

Please note the required $325.00 fee that must be returned with the application. We need to receive your application and fee in our office as soon as possible, as we schedule weddings on a first come - first served basis.  Upon receipt of your signed and dated application and fee, we will confirm your date for you in writing.

2008 OLD MACKINAC POINT LIGHTHOUSE WEDDING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

1. This historic structure is operated for the public by Mackinac State Historic Parks. It is located within Michilimackinac State Park. The lighthouse is accessible to people with disabilities.

2. The lighthouse grounds (and front porch of the lighthouse) are available by pre-arrangement for wedding ceremonies.  Reservations should be made through Mackinac State Historic Parks by filling out the enclosed application.  The application and fee should be mailed to:

               Mackinac State Historic Parks
               Attention: Group Travel Coordinator
               Box 873
               Mackinaw City, MI 49701
               
                            
3. From May 12 through June 6 and August 24 through October 12, wedding ceremonies may be scheduled (on a first come-first served basis) to begin between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. 

From June 7 through August 24 wedding ceremonies may be scheduled to begin between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Reservations should be made as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  All ceremonies must be scheduled at least 14 days in advance.

4. If you wish to view the lighthouse grounds in consideration of your wedding plans this can be arranged (contact Group Travel Coordinator) during operation hours.  Spring and fall: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., summer 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

5. The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse & grounds has no resident or affiliated clergyman.  Each couple married there must select a clergyman or public official to perform the ceremony.

6. If floral arrangements are part of your wedding decor, flowers may arrive no earlier than 45 minutes prior to ceremony time.

7. If you have scheduled musicians, soloist and/or an organist they are to arrive no earlier than 45 minutes prior to ceremony time.  If you are working with a wedding planner, be sure they are aware of this time frame.  There is no musical instrument provided in the lighthouse.

8. Fee: lighthouse/grounds use for MAXIMUM of two hours is $325.00.  Payment required with the application.  The fee includes up to 2 hours of the same day for decorating, rehearsal (see rehearsal under church information below), wedding ceremony, pictures and clean-up.

9. Refund Policy: $200.00 is non-refundable under any circumstances.

a. Cancellation received in writing 61 days or more prior to reserved date - $125.00 refund.

b. Cancellation received in writing 31-60 days prior to reserved date - $75.00 refund.

c. Cancellation 30 days or less prior to reserved date - $0.00.

10. Lighthouse wedding Information:

a. The lighthouse itself is a restoration in progress and thus is in a constant state of change and reconstruction. The best area(s) for a ceremony are those within the fenced area or on the front porch. 

b. No candles are permitted (within the lighthouse) due to fire hazard.

c. There is no dressing room at the lighthouse 

d. There are no restrooms inside the lighthouse or fog signal bldg..  Restrooms are located 100 yards from the lighthouse.

e.  There are no lights on the grounds of the lighthouse

f. No pew bows, no tape and no tacks of any type may be used to install decorations.

g. No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

h. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is not heated or air conditioned

i.  No rice, birdseed or similar material may be scattered inside/around the lighthouse

j. MSHP will attempt to accommodate rehearsal requests prior to your wedding based on the following:

• Spring and fall rehearsal must be scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for a period of no longer than one hour.  No exceptions.
• June 7 through August 23 rehearsal can be scheduled from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for a period no longer than one hour.  No exceptions.
• Please keep in mind the grounds/lighthouse is open to guests during these hours and your rehearsal must work around our visiting guests.
• When planning a wedding, keep in mind that the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a historic, original  building. Great care must be taken to protect this structure. Please do not ask the MSHP representative to waive these guidelines.

11. It is the responsibility of the wedding party to designate an individual to remove flowers, wedding decorations and other items immediately following the ceremony, otherwise the items will be removed and discarded by park staff one hour after the wedding.  We are unable to store any items at the lighthouse before or after the ceremony.

12. Parking for your wedding guests must be in the parking lot of Colonial Michilimackinac's Visitor's Center (located underneath the south end of the Mackinac Bridge approach) or within the limited parking area of the lighthouse.