Historic Bowen Mills
55 N Briggs Rd
MiddlevilleMI49333
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Description
Historic Bowens Mills is located at 200 Old Mill Rd, Middleville, MI. This business specializes in Tourist Attractions.
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Reviewed On 9/09/2017 Carla R
The grounds were beautiful and we were able to provide the bride's vision for her wedding. However, communication with the ownership is poor at best. Very frustration to work with. Also be aware you have to use their designated caterer and bar service. There was no events except the wedding over the entire weekend, yet we could not start decorating until the morning of the wedding. We barely made it home to shower and return in time for the wedding. Don't enjoy yourself to much during the reception as you have to have everything cleared out by midnight, not practical to put your guests or yourself, on ladders after a few adult beverages. What you are paying for is the use of the property. Be prepared to set up and take down the chairs at ceremony site, immediately following the ceremony. The table cloths are folded on the tables, you have to place them. The caterer told the DJ he could not announce last call??!! Be aware, the bar service requires an 18% gratuity up front, then puts a tip jar out for your guests to use. I have done weddings in different locations, this by far would not be my first choice. Also, after writing this truthful review, our son was called on his honeymoon by the owner Owen. Really?!! And I got a horrible message from Carleen. If you write a less than stellar review be prepared for nasty messages and phone calls from ownership
The grounds were beautiful and we were able to provide the bride's vision for her wedding. However, communication with the ownership is poor at best. Very frustration to work with. Also be aware you have to use their designated caterer and bar service. There was no events except the wedding over the entire weekend, yet we could not start decorating until the morning of the wedding. We barely made it home to shower and return in time for the wedding. Don't enjoy yourself to much during the reception as you have to have everything cleared out by midnight, not practical to put your guests or yourself, on ladders after a few adult beverages. What you are paying for is the use of the property. Be prepared to set up and take down the chairs at ceremony site, immediately following the ceremony. The table cloths are folded on the tables, you have to place them. The caterer told the DJ he could not announce last call??!! Be aware, the bar service requires an 18% gratuity up front, then puts a tip jar out for your guests to use. I have done weddings in different locations, this by far would not be my first choice. Also, after writing this truthful review, our son was called on his honeymoon by the owner Owen. Really?!! And I got a horrible message from Carleen. If you write a less than stellar review be prepared for nasty messages and phone calls from ownership
Information from the business
History: In 1836 Montermer B. Martin, a land speculator, came to Barry County and Purchased land from the government, President Martin Van Buren signing the contracts. This land was located in the north west part of Yankee Springs Township, parts of Sec. 8 and 17. The lake which is now known as Payne Lake was included in this tract. Of course, one of the first things needed in those early days...
