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About Back Orchard Barn
Based in Freeland, Back Orchard Barn works with couples planning weddings throughout Saginaw and Midland, Bay City, Michigan. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Apple Mountain, Forest Edge Banquet Center. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Saginaw
How much do wedding venues cost in Saginaw?
Venue pricing in Saginaw spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Saginaw?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Saginaw weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° | 16° | 16% | 4:40 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Feb | 32° | 17° | 16% | 5:26 PM | 6:06 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 26° | 17% | 7:04 PM | 7:42 PM |
| Apr | 56° | 36° | 23% | 7:40 PM | 8:19 PM |
| May | 69° | 48° | 22% | 8:12 PM | 8:53 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 58° | 20% | 8:34 PM | 9:18 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 61° | 18% | 8:31 PM | 9:14 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 59° | 19% | 7:59 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 52° | 18% | 7:08 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 41° | 19% | 6:13 PM | 6:52 PM |
| Nov | 46° | 32° | 17% | 4:27 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Dec | 35° | 23° | 17% | 4:13 PM | 5:00 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Saginaw Mbs International Airport (10.2 mi from Saginaw). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Saginaw.
Getting to Saginaw
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MBS MBS International Airport | 10 mi | 15 min |
| FNT Bishop International Airport | 33 mi | 50 min |
| GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 88 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Cleveland | 176 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 201 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| Chicago | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Saginaw; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 11001 Wilkinson Rd, Freeland, MI 48623, USA
- Where
- Freeland · 11 miles northwest of central Saginaw
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Rentals
- In Saginaw
- One of 32 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (989) 771-6466
- Website
- Visit site
Around Freeland
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 12 within 10
- Communities served
- Hemlock
Distances are straight-line from Back Orchard Barn; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Saginaw.
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