Detroit's Waterfront Venue ยท Est. 1958

What does a stress-free wedding actually look like?

Have you ever been to a Roostertail wedding?

See what your wedding day could look like

Over 1,000 five-star reviews

The only wedding venue in Detroit with this many five-star reviews.

What you get

What can you expect from The Roostertail?

More is included, so there's less to manage.

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Plated or buffet dinner

Chef-prepared, your choice

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In-house bar service

Open bar, cash bar, or custom packages

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Tables, chairs & linens

Chiavari chairs, chargers, all of it

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Professional service staff

Venue setup, service, and breakdown

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Permanently installed LED lighting

Custom colors and effects, DJ-ready

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On-site guest parking

Convenient self-parking included

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Waterfront access

Right on the Detroit River

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Private patio

Exclusive outdoor space for your guests

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Venue coordinator

Your point person for venue planning and logistics

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Ceremony on-site

Outdoor ceremony options with weather backup

Real couples

What couples love about us

Eliane & Paul

โ€œhonestly we visited five other venues and none of them even came close. what we wanted was there, the water, the experience, and the trust that this was going to be the best night of our lives. it was.โ€

Emma & Emily

โ€œour coordinator was amazing like she remembered every little detail we told her months ago. the day of we didnt have to think about anything we just showed up and had the best night of our livesโ€

Lindsey & Ryan

โ€œi went into my wedding journey thinking i was going to be super stressed. i was reassured from the moment i got there that stress wasn't an option. so much of the stress in weddings was handled by them. it was my wedding day when i realized i made two of the best decisions of my life.โ€

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See it for yourself

Your venue, your vibe

Champagne tower pourCouple by the fountain at nightFirst dance at sunsetWaterfront tablescapeLED dance floorThe Roostertail at night
Wedding celebration at The RoostertailLive saxophonist among florals at The Roostertail

About us

Detroit's waterfront event venue since 1958

The Roostertail sits on the Detroit River with panoramic waterfront views that have hosted over 10,000 celebrations. We're not just a venue - we're a team that helps bring your day together.

Our venue coordinator and professional staff support you through the planning process and on the day itself. That's why couples choose us - a beautiful setting with a team behind it.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The only wedding venue in Detroit with 1,000+ five-star reviews

One beautiful venue. A simpler way to plan.

Talk to one of our venue coordinators and see if we're the right fit for your day.