Top 20 Wedding Venues in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Are you planning a wedding in Grand Rapids, Michigan? With so many beautiful venues available, you can find the perfect place to bring your special day together. From, gorgeous downtown venues with views of the city to venues that feel a million miles away from the city, Grand Rapids has something for everyone. Experience GR has a ton of information on local events and activities for you and your guests to enjoy while they are in town. Below are 20+ extraordinary venues for your wedding celebration in Grand Rapids. List updated: 5/31/2024
Venue3two - 3232 Shaffer Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Located in the Kentwood area is Venue3two, an elegant remodeled 1925 mansion. The unique thing about Venue2two is that all of their net profits are given to Equine Assisted Development and other local organizations that support disadvantaged children, families at risk, and rescued victims of human trafficking. The venue holds a maximum of 200 guests and has several spaces for a more intimate setting as well. Tear down and clean up is included with rental, catering and a bartender is not included.
The Ballroom at Mckay Tower - 146 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Ballroom at Mckay Tower is located right downtown across from the Amway Grand. This 10,900 square foot ballroom with high ceilings, large chandeliers and polished marble architecture holds up to 200 seated guests. Choose from one of their six caters. bartending and beverage service is in-house. Included with the rental is an on-site event coordinator and beverage manager, floor length table linens and napkins, mahogany Venice chairs and the large wood parquet dance floor.
CityFlatsHotel - 83 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
CityFlatsHotel is a beautiful ballroom venue in a hotel in the heart of downtown. The venue holds up to 150-200 guests depending on if you choose the event center space or the ballroom. Rental includes onsite catering, mahogany Chiavari chairs, silver chargers, china, glassware, flatware, and white linens. With two venue options in one location, you can create a full wedding that fits your budget and vision.
Downtown Market - 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Downtown marketâs modern greenhouse space makes you feel like youâre in a tropical paradise while still being in the heart of Grand Rapids. There are three spaces to choose from for your wedding day, The Greenhouse which is the main space, The Garden Room for a smaller intimate space, and The Banquet Room which is a more conventional space with beautiful hardwood accents. There is also the option to add on the outdoor terraces for an outdoor cocktail hour space during the warmer months. The banquet room can seat up to 180 guests with round tables, or 100 guests with classroom style seating. The Greenhouse can hold up to 180 seated for a ceremony, or 80 in a banquet style setting.
The Lit - 61 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Lit is a historic venue located in downtown Grand Rapids. The name comes from the history of the Ladies Literary Club and they are very much about keeping the venue to its historic roots. The venue holds up to 200 guest seated, and includes: main hall with beautiful stage, lobby complete with bar, bridal suite, catering prep space and house sound/lights. Rentals are for 10 hours, catering is not included but there is a list of add ons to create a custom package.
The Rickhouse - 537 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
The Rickhouse at Long Road Distillery is an industrial style venue that can hold up to 120 guests. Long Road is Grand Rapidsâ first distillery sourcing ingredients from the West Michigan area. From their Wedding Wire listing, âThe word "rickhouse" refers to the name of a traditional whisky barrel storage facility, primarily found in Kentucky and Tennessee. The Rickhouse provides numerous views of the distillery and stills below, has two large restrooms dedicated to the event space, and has a standalone bar for drink service during events.â Catering and bartending is through the venue, they have a variety of options to choose from as well as craft cocktails.
Loft at Luna - 64 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Loft at Luna is a 4,700 square foot upstairs space that can seat up to 175 guests. Itâs right in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, so you and your guests will have easy access to local shops, dining and hotels. The venue has itâs own private entrance, so there wonât be confusion about entering through the restaurant. The beautiful brick walls are like many of the larger venues in the Grand Rapids area, but on a smaller all-inclusive scale. All weekend rentals include access from 10am to 12am the day of the rental. Catering through Luna is optional, but they do have a list of preferred caterers to choose from.
Bissell Treehouse - 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Bissell Treehouse is another unique venue, right in John Ball Zoo. The venue sits on top of one of Grand Rapids highest points and holds up to 180 guests. As the name suggests, the venue is a upscale treehouse with plenty of windows and a wrap around deck for a ceremony or cocktail hour. Tables and chairs as well as a catering kitchen is included in the rental. The zoo also offers after hour zoo rentals for your guests to experience part of the zoo, check out their website for more information.
Venue St. George - 316 La Grave Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Venue St. George is a hidden gem in Grand Rapids. This round venue is uniquely designed and can accommodate a max of 225 guests. The space is approx. 7,000 square feet accented by five columns with two chandeliers centered over the wooden dance floor and a raised stage area. There is no on site suite, however the venue is minutes away from the downtown hotels of Grand Rapids. Bar services are exclusively provided by The Catering Company, and catering must be chosen via their preferred list.
Revel Center - 1535 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
The Revel Center is an intimate space downtown Grand Rapids that holds up to 200 guests. The light colored brick wall with dark ceilings and a dark wall with mirrored windows give this venue a unique look. Included with the rental are table and chairs, HD Projector and Screen and a photobooth for 4 hours. Setup and teardown of tables and chairs also covered by Revel Center Staff, however decoration setup and teardown is not included. Both catering and bartending have preferred vendors to choose from. For more information on their rental policies, visit their FAQ page.
Thornapple Pointe Golf Club - 7211 48th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
The Pavilion Thornapple Point is a beautiful private space with floor-to-ceiling windows, large bar and views of the golf course. With an indoor capacity up to 250, and the option to have an outdoor ceremony, it is a great all-in-one space. Their newly renovated dressing room adds another element to the all-in-one space. Catering and beverage services must be booked with the venue and also includes a dedicated staff for your event.
Amway Grand Plaza - 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Amway Grand Plaza has a few options of different rooms to create the perfect environment for your day. The Amway is also a hotel, so with booking your wedding with them you do receive a room block rate for your guests. Event spaces and ballrooms fit from 40 to 600 guests, with on site catering. Parking is not free for guests, all food including wedding cake must be done through the Amway.
The High Five - 19 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The High Five is a new venue in Downtown Grand Rapids, its open concept loft space gives you plenty of space for your wedding. The big selling point of their brick wall venue vs other venues is that they donât have pillars in the middle of the room, so possibilities are endless. The venue holds up to 300 guests and there is wheelchair access.
Cheney Place - 1600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
The Cheney Place is a warehouse venue with vintage furnishings. This is one venue in the area that books up QUICKLY, they book out two years in advance. There is a small fee to have your ceremony as well as your reception at the venue, they also have a vintage furniture rental company in the Cheney Place to rent from. There is free on site parking and the venue holds up to 350 guests.
Venue Bella Giornata - 1835 84th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Venue Bella Giornata is the newest venue on the list, opening Jauuary 2024. The new construction venue is part of the Peppinos Hospitality Group built on 6 acres of land and can accommodate up to 300 guests. Venue Bella Giornata also features an outdoor patio, firepits, a double-sided bar, and a separate cocktail space.
Clearwater Place - 1430 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Clearwater Place is a newer venue in the Grand Rapids area, but the building itself was built over a century ago. The venue was extensively renovated, earning the Governorâs Award for Historic Preservation but also has modern amenities including 8 bathrooms, WIFI and a state of the art AV system. Clearwater place has on site parking, a bridal suite, groom prep room and holds up to 400 guests.
Thousand Oaks Golf Club - 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Thousand Oaks Golf Club offers multiple spaces to host any wedding big or small. From the Grand Oaks ballroom that can hold up to 450 guests to the Oak Leave Lodge that can hold up to 64 guests, there is a space that can fit any occasion. Other spaces offered: Oak Arbor Room holds up to 200 guests, Evergreen Room holds up to 160 guests, and Birch Room holds up to 100 guests. Thousand Oaks also offers outdoor ceremonies, the ceremony garden is located at the highest elevated point and offers stunning views of the golf course. Catering and beverage services are in house with the venue, and includes a dedicated staff.
Goei Center/The Kindle Room- 818 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Goei Center is a old furniture factory turned venue near downtown Grand Rapids. They have the option to book both ceremony and reception at their venue, they also have on site parking. The venue holds up to 400 guests, and is caterer friendly.
The Kindle Room is a newly renovated 7,000 sq. ft. space from The Goei Center. The space includes on site parking, two suites, a fifteen-foot bar, and the ability to project your own logo on the wall. The Kindle Room has a capacity of 200 guests. They do require you to choose a caterer from their preferred list, all other vendors are for your choosing.
Notos Old World - 6600 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Notos Old World Italian Dining is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant with multiple options for wedding spaces. With spaces that fit 60-700 guests and ceremony spaces that fit 70-140 guests, there are options to fit your needs. Catering is on site, with both plated and buffet options.
JW Marriott - 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
JW Marriott is another hotel on this list that also offers wedding event spaces. With 8 event spaces and a capacity up to 700, there is options to fit your wedding needs. Their Knot profile has a calculator to give you an idea of a the cost and their big selling point is their certified wedding planners to help you every step of the way.
Frederik Meijer Gardens - 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Frederik Meijer Gardens gives the feel of being away from the city but also has large rooms to fit your guest list. The venue is a 158 acre space with gardens, greenhouses and sculpture garden. Rentals include parking, free admission for guests to selected areas, event coordination and in house catering with both plated and buffet options. The gardens event spaces can hold from 20 guests to 850 guests.
