Weddings at The War Memorial — The War Memorial
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:31
Weddings at The War Memorial — The War Memorial
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Weddings
at The War Memorial
Some places hold a
moment
.
Others
become
it.
At The War Memorial, history and beauty converge at the edge of Lake St. Clair to create a wedding experience that is genuinely irreplaceable. The lakefront ballroom, with its floor-to-ceiling views, transforms with candlelight. The Alger House offers something rarer still — intimacy wrapped in grandeur. The terrace invites ceremonies that feel as timeless as the water beyond.
Every detail — the menu, the service, the quiet orchestration behind the scenes — is shaped around your vision.
Connect with our Team
Connect with our Team
Packages
THE ALGER ESTATE
5 hour event time
4.5 hours of Premium Bar
House Sparkling Wine Toast
Selection of 4 Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
2-Course Plated Dinner Service
Afterglow Station
VIP Server for Head Table
THE LAKEVIEW LUXE
5 hour event time
4.5 hours of Premium Bar
House Sparkling Wine Toast
Specialty Cocktail
Selection of 4 Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Michigan Board Grazing Station
2-Course Plated Dinner Service with Upgraded Options
Afterglow Station
VIP Server for Head Table
Sip & See
Held Second Wenesday of the Month
4:30-6:30pm
Join us for an intimate open house created for newly engaged couples to explore our spaces, connect with our team, and begin envisioning the celebration ahead.
Rsvp is encouraged to
eventsales@warmemorial.org
Our Spaces
Where Your Special Day
Unfolds
Each part of The War Memorial was designed to support the flow of a full wedding weekend — from slow mornings and meaningful moments to joyful gatherings shared throughout the day.
As you move through the estate, every space offers its own sense of beauty, intention, and ease, allowing the celebration to unfold naturally.
Discover
our Spaces
The Alger House
The Historic Alger House is available for intimate weddings of up to 70 guests or as an extension to cocktail hour. Within the space lie three enchanting, seamlessly connected rooms, the Reception Room, Dining Room, and Library; each adorned with hand-carved moldings, intricate ceiling artwork, grand stone fireplaces, and elegant French doors that open to the sweeping back lawn overlooking Lake St. Clair.
The Ballroom
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake, the Ballroom offers a romantic setting for up to 250 guests. Just across the lobby, the Community Room is included to seamlessly extend your celebration — accommodating up to 200 additional guests or providing an inviting space for cocktail hour or late-night festivities. Special features include a private balcony with outdoor furnishings, dedicated power for live entertainment, ambient lighting, and year-round climate control.
Historic Lawn and Gardens
Perfectly situated overlooking Lake St. Clair, our historic lawn and gardens are the centerpiece of The Moorings. The lawn is an ideal setting for ceremonies or an alfresco cocktail hour. Our lawn is equipped with power and we provide classic white folding chairs for up to 400 guests.
Connect with our Team
Connect with our Team
Culinary
At The War Memorial, exceptional food is at the heart of every celebration. Executive Chef Joe Paxton brings classical French training and more than twenty years of experience at acclaimed restaurants across the country — a culinary journey shaped by time in France, Austria, New Orleans, and the Carolinas.
Chef Paxton and his team source fresh, seasonal ingredients daily from Eastern Market and select Midwest farms, crafting beautifully presented menus that reflect the season and the people at your table. From cocktail hour through the final course, every detail is designed to leave a lasting impression.
At a Glance
Crafted with
Care
Thoughtfully Curated Rooms for Calm, Comfort, and Wedding-Day Excitement.
Our getting-ready spaces are intentionally designed to support a relaxed morning. With comfortable seating, natural light, and modern amenities, these spaces make preparing for the day feel effortless and memorable.
Thoughtful
Finishes
Open-Air Terraces Perfect for Cocktails, Conversation, and Celebration.
Positioned just off the Alger House, these open-air spaces provide a seamless indoor-outdoor flow for cocktail hour and gatherings. Their refined furnishings and garden and lake-facing views create a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere for guests to mingle.
This Is What It Means
to Be
Cared
For
From your first conversation with us to the final notes of the evening, our team is present — not merely in service, but in spirit. We learn the names of the people who matter to you. We remember every preference, honor every detail, and quietly anticipate what you need before you know you need it.
What you experience on your wedding day will feel effortless and unhurried. That is the nature of our hospitality, offered from the heart.
What People Are
Saying
To say that expectations were met would be an understatement. From the planning to the day of the wedding, everything was perfect. It was our dream come true wedding and I’m certain that we would not have had the same experience anywhere else. All of the guests had the best things to say about the venue, the staff, and all of the fine details. It seriously was a picture perfect day/night. Could not recommend the War Memorial any more!!
— Cain Wedding
Everything was perfect for my wedding, I can’t thank everyone enough for being on top of it. Best night ever!!
— Costigan Wedding
Everyone complimented the food and venue. It was an amazing experience and atmosphere.
— Lebowski Wedding
I can't say enough about the overall experience with the War Memorial, from the planning to every detail the day of the event (including every single person we interfaced with!) ....absolutely OUTSTANDING. Couldn't be happier with the overall experience!!
— Menendez Wedding
We got so many compliments on the venue, staff, and food! Everyone was very impressed and the team was great to work with! I would love to have another event with you in the future!
— DeClark Wedding
Connect with our Team
Connect with our Team
Photos courtesy of
Blaine Seisser Photography
,
AMI Williams Photography
,
Everlasting Moments
, Kayla Adams,
Mikayla Jean & Co.
, Che Bella,
Sara Myers
,
Smith & Co Photo
.
Header image courtesy of Blaine Seisser Photography.
Fill out the form below to connect with our team.
0
Weddings
at The War Memorial
Some places hold a
moment
.
Others
become
it.
At The War Memorial, history and beauty converge at the edge of Lake St. Clair to create a wedding experience that is genuinely irreplaceable. The lakefront ballroom, with its floor-to-ceiling views, transforms with candlelight. The Alger House offers something rarer still — intimacy wrapped in grandeur. The terrace invites ceremonies that feel as timeless as the water beyond.
Every detail — the menu, the service, the quiet orchestration behind the scenes — is shaped around your vision.
Connect with our Team
Connect with our Team
Packages
THE ALGER ESTATE
5 hour event time
4.5 hours of Premium Bar
House Sparkling Wine Toast
Selection of 4 Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
2-Course Plated Dinner Service
Afterglow Station
VIP Server for Head Table
THE LAKEVIEW LUXE
5 hour event time
4.5 hours of Premium Bar
House Sparkling Wine Toast
Specialty Cocktail
Selection of 4 Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Michigan Board Grazing Station
2-Course Plated Dinner Service with Upgraded Options
Afterglow Station
VIP Server for Head Table
Sip & See
Held Second Wenesday of the Month
4:30-6:30pm
Join us for an intimate open house created for newly engaged couples to explore our spaces, connect with our team, and begin envisioning the celebration ahead.
Rsvp is encouraged to
eventsales@warmemorial.org
Our Spaces
Where Your Special Day
Unfolds
Each part of The War Memorial was designed to support the flow of a full wedding weekend — from slow mornings and meaningful moments to joyful gatherings shared throughout the day.
As you move through the estate, every space offers its own sense of beauty, intention, and ease, allowing the celebration to unfold naturally.
Discover
our Spaces
The Alger House
The Historic Alger House is available for intimate weddings of up to 70 guests or as an extension to cocktail hour. Within the space lie three enchanting, seamlessly connected rooms, the Reception Room, Dining Room, and Library; each adorned with hand-carved moldings, intricate ceiling artwork, grand stone fireplaces, and elegant French doors that open to the sweeping back lawn overlooking Lake St. Clair.
The Ballroom
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake, the Ballroom offers a romantic setting for up to 250 guests. Just across the lobby, the Community Room is included to seamlessly extend your celebration — accommodating up to 200 additional guests or providing an inviting space for cocktail hour or late-night festivities. Special features include a private balcony with outdoor furnishings, dedicated power for live entertainment, ambient lighting, and year-round climate control.
Historic Lawn and Gardens
Perfectly situated overlooking Lake St. Clair, our historic lawn and gardens are the centerpiece of The Moorings. The lawn is an ideal setting for ceremonies or an alfresco cocktail hour. Our lawn is equipped with power and we provide classic white folding chairs for up to 400 guests.
Connect with our Team
Connect with our Team
Culinary
At The War Memorial, exceptional food is at the heart of every celebration. Executive Chef Joe Paxton brings classical French training and more than twenty years of experience at acclaimed restaurants across the country — a culinary journey shaped by time in France, Austria, New Orleans, and the Carolinas.
Chef Paxton and his team source fresh, seasonal ingredients daily from Eastern Market and select Midwest farms, crafting beautifully presented menus that reflect the season and the people at your table. From cocktail hour through the final course, every detail is designed to leave a lasting impression.
At a Glance
Crafted with
Care
Thoughtfully Curated Rooms for Calm, Comfort, and Wedding-Day Excitement.
Our getting-ready spaces are intentionally designed to support a relaxed morning. With comfortable seating, natural light, and modern amenities, these spaces make preparing for the day feel effortless and memorable.
Thoughtful
Finishes
Open-Air Terraces Perfect for Cocktails, Conversation, and Celebration.
Positioned just off the Alger House, these open-air spaces provide a seamless indoor-outdoor flow for cocktail hour and gatherings. Their refined furnishings and garden and lake-facing views create a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere for guests to mingle.
This Is What It Means
to Be
Cared
For
From your first conversation with us to the final notes of the evening, our team is present — not merely in service, but in spirit. We learn the names of the people who matter to you. We remember every preference, honor every detail, and quietly anticipate what you need before you know you need it.
What you experience on your wedding day will feel effortless and unhurried. That is the nature of our hospitality, offered from the heart.
What People Are
Saying
To say that expectations were met would be an understatement. From the planning to the day of the wedding, everything was perfect. It was our dream come true wedding and I’m certain that we would not have had the same experience anywhere else. All of the guests had the best things to say about the venue, the staff, and all of the fine details. It seriously was a picture perfect day/night. Could not recommend the War Memorial any more!!
— Cain Wedding
Everything was perfect for my wedding, I can’t thank everyone enough for being on top of it. Best night ever!!
— Costigan Wedding
Everyone complimented the food and venue. It was an amazing experience and atmosphere.
— Lebowski Wedding
I can't say enough about the overall experience with the War Memorial, from the planning to every detail the day of the event (including every single person we interfaced with!) ....absolutely OUTSTANDING. Couldn't be happier with the overall experience!!
— Menendez Wedding
We got so many compliments on the venue, staff, and food! Everyone was very impressed and the team was great to work with! I would love to have another event with you in the future!
— DeClark Wedding
Connect with our Team
Connect with our Team
Photos courtesy of
Blaine Seisser Photography
,
AMI Williams Photography
,
Everlasting Moments
, Kayla Adams,
Mikayla Jean & Co.
, Che Bella,
Sara Myers
,
Smith & Co Photo
.
Header image courtesy of Blaine Seisser Photography.
Fill out the form below to connect with our team.