Foodie F.
Yelp
It's always Christmas at Bronner's!
Let's start with the obvious, there's a WIIIIIIIIIDE selection of Christmas, of basically whatever the heck you want. You want food ornaments? They got it. You want animals? It's there. How about weird ass animals? They got that too. How about Jesus? Ofc they have boatloads. He's the reason for the season!
I challenge you to visit this place and not buy anything. The selection is so fire. Like I could drop my whole pay check. Pricing is quite reasonable, ranging from $12-$20 per ornament... unless you have bougie style and require handmade / overseas creations... they got that too... there's also opportunities for clearance racks, scattered around, so be on the lookout, I'm a slut for a good sale.
I haven't seen anyone mention the bathrooms yet. The women's bathrooms is incredible. The ladies restroom is pink and includes a powder room area, with vanity mirrors, so you know you can always be looking your best. Dolly Parton, the queen, herself has visited. Other celebrities have as well. You are in the presence of greatness. Make sure to visit all the celebs on the gallery outside of the restroom.
Bronner's has tons of parking (in fact, take note which entrance you park in, as the store is confusing and every entrance sorta looks the same, once you get hit with the plethora ornaments. There's also a replica of the "Silent Night Chapel" straight outta Austria, so you should mosey your way yonder... I must advise, it probably won't be a silent night tho, as there will be other visitors. Still, it's pretty rad.
It's worth while to visit Bronner's at night, even after close. At least during Christmas season, they have TONS of lights illuminating the exterior, where you can drive through the parking lot (just make sure your aware of other cars and don't get into an accident, the state of Michigan has crappy traffic laws.)
Don't fear if you don't have snacks... they sell snacks there too! (But no egg nog or bar unfortunately.) There's also a "20 minute spectacular" information DVD program they play every so often, where you can learn more about the store and history of the 'Muth. Personally, we took the opportunity during the program to continue shopping, since the influx of pokey tourists banished to the program space.
It was peak season, so I can't blame anyone but myself, yet I'd recommend going here first thing upon opening, to beat the hoards of humans.
If you have children, (potential) buyer beware - there's a lot of bodies roaming around, dead beat dads sitting on the town, and I'd hate to see you frown, searching for your children, and seeing them tumbling down. In fact, my heart ached for the Bronner's employees, they were all beyond stressed and I hope stress and anxiety counseling comes with the job.
Overall, Bronner's is the place for your ornament needs, and holiday decor.
Gifts for all, you will love it here! Bronner's sure knows how to bring on the cheer.