Rehearsal Dinners
Rehearsal Dinners at Waldenwoods
The night before your wedding should feel just as special – and stress-free – as the big day itself. Hosting your rehearsal dinner at Waldenwoods makes it easy to gather your closest friends and family, enjoy a relaxing evening, and kick off your celebration in a beautiful setting. Whether you’re planning a casual get-together or a more formal sit-down meal, our team takes care of the setup so you can focus on the fun.
Our rehearsal dinner package includes two hours of hall time, lap-length white linens, and full setup of our standard tables and chairs. With several venue options available, we can help you find the perfect fit based on your guest count and overall vibe. Best of all, if you’re already getting married at Waldenwoods, the venue fee is waived—making it simple to keep everything in one beautiful place.
Rehearsal Dinner Venue Options
Choosing the right space for your rehearsal dinner is all about finding the perfect fit for your guest list, the season, and the overall vibe you want to create. Whether you’re envisioning something cozy and intimate or open and festive, we’ll help match you with the ideal setting. Every venue option includes white linens, full table and chair setup, and two hours of hall time—making it easy to focus on the fun. And if you’re already getting married at Waldenwoods, the venue fee is on us!
Cromaine Hall
A spacious, year-round indoor venue with classic charm and warm natural light.
Availability: Year-round
Capacity: 250 Guests
$500 for 4 hours | $1000 for 8 hours
Cromaine Hall - North End
A more intimate section of our main hall, ideal for elegant mid-sized celebrations or events.
Availability: Year-round
Capacity: 120 Guests
$250 for 4 hours | $500 for 8 hours
Lakeview Tent
An open-air tented space just steps from Lake Walden, offering a relaxed, scenic setting.
Availability: May-October
Capacity: 300 Guests
$500 for 4 hours | $1000 for 8 hours
Sunshine Cove
A covered outdoor pavilion with wood-beamed ceilings and lake views, offering a relaxed, rustic setting.
Availability: May-October
Capacity: 150 Guests
$250 for 4 hours | $500 for 8 hours
Bellringer Room
A cozy, private room with natural light and a quiet atmosphere, perfect for intimate gatherings.
Availability: Year-round
Capacity: 80 Guests
$200 for 4 hours | $250 for 8 hours
Lakeview Room
A flexible, indoor space with a clean, neutral layout—perfect for meetings, luncheons, or celebrations.
Availability: May-October
Capacity: 60 Guests
$250 for 4 hours | $500 for 8 hours
Rehearsal Dinner Menu Options
Our rehearsal dinner menus are designed to be as delicious and stress-free as the evening itself. Whether you’re planning a relaxed buffet or an elegant plated meal, our culinary team offers a variety of crowd-pleasing options made with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Choose from curated packages or customize your menu to reflect your style, with options ranging from comfort classics to elevated favorites. With attentive service, flexible dining styles, and thoughtful presentation, your pre-wedding gathering will feel warm, welcoming, and effortlessly memorable.
Plated Entrée Selections
Each plated meal comes with our house garden salad, choice of two dressings, and warm rolls. Choose one entrée, one starch, and one vegetable to serve your guests.
$25 per person
Grilled Herb Chicken
All natural chicken breast marinated with sundried tomatoes, Italian herbs and olive oil then baked to perfection.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
All natural chicken breast hand breaded in our own special parmesan bread crumb blend then baked to a golden crisp and served with house-made rich and creamy Alfredo sauce.
Lakeview Lemon Chicken
Lightly breaded all natural chicken breast pan fried and drizzled with a fresh lemon pan sauce.
Sicilian Beef Short Ribs
Slow cooked tender braised beef short ribs with a mouthwatering sauce made from its own juices and fresh herbs including thyme and Italian parsley.
Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli
A duet of cheesy spinach and mushroom raviolis tossed in a rich chef prepared sautéed mushroom and spinach cream sauce.
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon (+7 per person)
Delightfully flakey premium cold water North Atlantic salmon marinated in brown sugar, garlic, basil, and herbs, baked tender and juicy.
Starch Options
Roasted Redskin Potato Wedges
Seasoned Rice
Roasted Garlic Redskin Whipped Potatoes
Broccoli Florets with Fresh Herbs
Butter Seasoned Green Beans
Buffet Options
$27 per person
Backyard Barbecue
Pulled pork, pulled chicken, and shaved smoked beef brisket served with warm gourmet buns, assorted BBQ sauce, mac & cheese, traditional potato salad, blue cheese coleslaw, and warm cornbread.
Dinner Fiesta
Cilantro lime grilled chicken and shredded seasoned beef, cilantro lime rice, roasted corn salad, pintos and cheese, toasted tortilla chips with pico de gallo, served with soft tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion, sliced jalapeño, black olives, fire-roasted red bell peppers, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Burger Extravaganza
Sometimes, you just need more….to build an amazing burger or hot dog combo of epic proportions and toppings that will make your mouth water. This burger and dog bar is served with a Chef’s selection of gourmet buns and an assortment of premium cheese slices and crumbles.
Toppings for your creation include smoked bacon, caramelized mushrooms, and onions. lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickled jalapeño, olive tapenade, bread and butter pickle slices, along with garlic aioli, chipotle mayo, stone ground mustard, ketchup, steak sauce, and barbecue sauce.
- Angus beef burger
- Breaded chicken patties
- Black bean burger
- Dearborn all beef hot dogs
- Johnsonville brats
Choose two sides to complete the meal: (add a third for $2.00 per person)
- Seasoned French fries
- Traditional potato salad
- Tossed salad
- Coleslaw
- Seasoned rice
- Caesar salad
- Brown sugar baked beans
- Fresh fruit salad
- Kettle chip assortment
- Italian seasoned green beans
Bar Service
All meals come with water, lemonade, and iced tea, and coffee.
Cash or Tab Bar | $200 Bartender Fee
Includes bar service with premium liquor, house choice beer and wine. Drink prices range from $5.50 to $9.50.
Beer & Wine | $18 per guest over 21
One draft beer, one red and one white house choice wine served for your guests of age.
Sangria Station | $12 per guest over 21
Includes a 2 hour service of white and red sangria with assorted fruits.
Pop Service | $3 per guest
Includes Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and ginger ale.
Sweet Selections
Assortment of freshly backed cookies including Gluten Free chocolate chip cookies, Hopes royal, white chocolate cranberry, almond joy and lemon cooler.
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes | $130 per four dozen
Rich and creamy cheesecake resting on a graham cracker crust in six delicious flavors including traditional New York, marble, blueberry, chocolate, caramel, and raspberry.
Salted Caramel Cake | $6 per guest
Rich and luxurious salted caramel cake topped with homemade Michigan Barrel Rum caramel sauce.
21% service charge and 6% sales tax are additional.
A signed contract, policies, and a deposit of 25% are required to secure a date.
Final count due 15 days prior to the event.
All card transactions incur a 4% convenience fee.
