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a timeless estate

awaits you

COMING 2027

Bookings Open 2026

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your dream future starts here
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bespoke events are our specialty

Choose from a variety of package options ranging from single day use of VanAntwerp Hall to full weekends utilizing the entire First & Main Estate

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historic small town charm

Built in the late 1890's, and modernized to bring all of the comforts you could dream of, our historic estate transports your mind back to a simpler time. Located in the heart of Sunfield, Michigan, we are proud to be a part of this peaceful and charming little village.

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carefully

created with

you in mind

Co-owned by a wedding planner and wedding photographer, the First & Main Wedding and Event Venue was carefully designed with every detail of the perfect wedding day in mind. From your own, to that of your guests and vendors, we promise an elevated experience that will be remembered and cherished.

Michigan Bride and Groom Outdoor Ceremony in Sunfield at First & Main Wedding and Event Venue
from your rehearsal dinner to wedding night lodging, the first & main estate
is ready to meet your every need

Enjoy the vintage sportsman's club vibes of the Emmett Den for one half of the bridal party, while the other utilizes the  glamorous hair and makeup stations in the Griswald Getting Ready Room.

Michigan Wedding Venue First & Main Events Bridal Detail Shot before beautiful nature outdoor ceremony in Sunfield by Lansing and Grand Rapids

Two distinct getting ready spaces help start your day at ease

get ready

The Griswold Getting Ready Room and the Emmet Den are the perfect spaces for getting ready for your big day

Keep the celebration going in the Elmer E. Cocktail Lounge with attached rooftop patio, host the perfect reception in VanAntwerp Hall with attached caterer warming kitchen, and dance the night away in the Foltz Carriage House. 

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Celebrate in a luxurious cocktail lounge, reception hall, and more.

dine & dance

The Elmer E. Cocktail Lounge and rooftop patio make for the perfect cocktail hour, while VanAntwerp Hall offers the perfect reception space

From the stunning open air of the Foltz Carriage House to the spacious rooftop patio or beautifully landscaped yard, you'll have your choice of several ceremony location to bring your perfect vision to life.

Bridal couples portrait after beautiful outdoor ceremony with Bride and Groom at First & Main Wedding and Event Venue in Sunfield Michigan by Grand Rapids and Lansing
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Choose from a variety of ceremony locations both indoors and outdoors

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Something for everyone: customize your day by choosing from a variety of ceremony locations indoors and outdoors.

Simplify your wedding weekend by staying on-site at the Peacock Palazzo, First & Main's beautifully restored 1890's Italianate home. Sleeping 10-12, the Palazzo boasts a full kitchen, lounge, formal dining room, and stunning bridal suite.

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Stay on-site at the estate the night before and/or after your big day

stay at the estate

The Peacock Palazzo provides the perfect accommodations with a luxurious bridal suite and additional bedrooms for friends & family

let's go grandioso!
Take full advantage of the complete First & Main Estate including VanAntwerp Hall, the Foltz Carriage House, and the Peacock Palazzo for your entire wedding weekend. From rehearsal dinner to morning after mimosas, we can't wait to celebrate with you all weekend!
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Take full advantage of the complete First & Main Estate including VanAntwerp Hall, the Foltz Carriage House, and the Peacock Palazzo for your entire wedding weekend. From rehearsal dinner to morning after mimosas, we can't wait to celebrate with you all weekend!
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explore the first & main estate

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VanAntwerp Hall

VanAntwerp Hall is a beautiful two-story historic Main Street building built around 1890. On the ground floor you will find the main reception hall complete with a full bar area, warming kitchen, vendor prep room, and restrooms. Upstairs is home to a large cocktail lounge with a rooftop patio, an additional restroom, a den perfect for a groomsman lounge, and a large parlor with natural light and exposed brick for photos.

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Peacock Palazzo

The Peacock Palazzo provides the perfect accommodations for ease of an overnight stay. Located directly adjacent to VanAntwerp Hall, this gorgeous early 1900s Italianate home has been lovingly restored to a luxurious Italian countryside inspired getaway. On the ground floor you will find a formal dining room, cozy lounge, full kitchen with breakfast nook, full bath, and laundry. The star of the show on the ground floor is the bridal suite, boasting a private balcony and ensuite spa complete with a large bathtub and aromatherapy steam shower. Upstairs is home to three additional bedrooms, as well as a large getting ready room with multiple lighted hair and makeup stations. 

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Foltz Carriage House

The Foltz Carriage House is the perfect answer to a beautiful outdoor ceremony. Open the side doors for a true submersion into nature, or keep the elements at bay by enjoying heating, air-conditioning, and protection from rain and wind, After your ceremony, a quick removal of the chairs transforms the space into a dreamy dance floor for the party to go all night long. The Foltz Carriage House is located in the backyard of the Peacock Palazzo, directly next door to VanAntwerp Hall. 

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