Best Civil Wedding Detroit Near Me

Ray Solomon: Haven't been here yet, but based on looks and location. My fiance and I are planning on having our wedding here in Oct 2024!

be :}: they gave me a super hard time at the door because i didn’t know the full name of the person i bought machine girl tix from. i literally had the ticket pdfs open with the codes and everything and they wouldn’t let us in. when i finally got the person’s name, they couldn’t find it in their database or whatever so the girl at the door had to talk to her boss to get us through. we ended up missing a lot of the set, which i’m still pretty bummed about. invest in some qr code scanners or something bc your system is jank (edited back to one star bc i only felt bad about it briefly when they replied trying to shame me)

Abbigayle Behan: Had such a great time capturing a reception here for my couple Joelle and Michael! The staff was amazing and the venue was beautiful. Would definitely recommend if you are considering this venue!

Jack Hoyle (Jack Hoyle Photography): I photographed a wedding at The Eastern this past summer. It's such a great space. I love the light and industrial look, plus it's ideally located for pictures around Eastern Market and the rest of Detroit. The staff also take great care of their clients. @JackHoylephoto

Richard A Ramirez: Attended a number of fun events at The Eastern! Good venue!

Randy D: We went to a fashion show here and it was Awesome!

Jordan Piwowar: We had our wedding reception here in October 2022 and I can’t recommend it enough. Great location, beautiful inside area, outside patio area and beautiful architecture, plenty of parking. It was my dream venue and I’m in love with it. You can really make it into anything you want! Emily, the main contact, is very knowledgeable and was so helpful the entire way through. They also work with a lot of great vendors that they recommend to you. I couldn’t recommend it enough!(Photos by Breanne Rochelle Photography)

Jennifer Fuller: Had our company's holiday party here and it was great. Very cool place.

Sherry Smith: Work rented a space in the old fire station for a team building event. It was fun and a very nice place to hold an event.

Kristenn D: I saw The Garden here! It was awesome!!

lisa palm: My Daughter had her wedding there it was Beautiful and the staff was GREAT and Emily was the BEST Thank You 🍾🥂

Leslie Kittles: Your manager lady is the rudest person,she has no business being a manager

Amber: Very cool space!

Joey Kelly: Just went to a show here for the first time & man it was managed poorly. Doors opened at 7pm & I got here at 7:10...didn't actually get inside the place till 8:10. Mind you, it was below 30° & windy as hell tonight. Everyone was outside freezing badly thanks to a very outdated practice of will call tickets. It slowed down the line movement tremendously as they had to look up people's names on a computer before letting them in. I was shaking the whole time & my hands changing colors from the cold. To top things off, the first outta 2 bands, begun their set at 8 even tho like 30-40% of the crowd was still in line outside. You guys need to be more thoughtful with coordinating events.

Lauren Flynn: Really bad as a concert venue. Terrible sound quality and space, it had a bad set up for ticket entrance (long line even 1.5 hours after doors) and no coat check so people just threw everything on the floor. Overall could hardly hear the band because of too much bass. Would not spend money to come to a show here again.

Jimmy Slims: The venue was amazing and the staff were extremely helpful. Had no idea this little gem existed!

Effie Alofoje-Carr: Lovely venue!

Tyrone Brown: An Awesome venue,love all of the character of the building ie exposed brick, etc! And my nieces wedding 💒 was absolutely BLESSED & AMAZING ❤🙏🏾🙌🏾😊

Amy Bielat: Very industrial, which is cool, but everything was too loud because of it.

Christa Graham: A great venue to work with and a blank slate to create the event of your dreams!

Morning Coffee: Food, drinks and service were all excellent. Most excellent. Couple of dirty windows but not really a big deal. Mostly perfect.

John Hart: A great modern, industrial venue for corporate parties and weddings. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The food was perfectly prepared and most importantly very tasty. The company party that I attended was at night during a mild winter, parking was easy and everything was very convenient.

Cassandra Troiani: Our expectations were blown out of the water with the team at WVL! They handed every detail so perfectly. We could not recommend them enough!

Deborah Watson: I was there for a birthday celebration. The space was nice all glass so you're looking out at Canada and the river. The weather cooperated so we were able to step outside onto the patio. The food was good and the staff were super friendly. This is a great venue to host a special occasion.

Kayla Peyton: I'm a photographer and have worked here many times for weddings. The staff is very easy to work with and accommodating, and they put a lot of hard work into their events. I always enjoy working here.

Charles Woolley: Family and Groom/Bride's friends assembled here for their Wedding Reception. We started in the downstairs area, for drinks and our d'oeuvres. After 7 PM, we all moved to the upstairs for dinner. The area was large enough, with extra space for family photos, etc. After the meal and speeches were completed, we moved back downstairs for drinks and dancing. Not only was the area large enough, but the wait staff was quite attentive. The view of the water, and Detroit/Canada at night was really awesome. I would recommend this area for large functions.

J Wafe: Totally Awesome Venue!!!! GVSU got it done was a perfect event

Mike G: Beautiful views friendly. Well trained staff and good food

Rodney Stachurski: We had the wedding there and while the service was great everything was good and people were fantastic

Eric Jackson: Helpful staff and beautiful venue

Nicole Gastelewicz: My cousin was married here last weekend and it was a gorgeous wedding and awesome experience. I was very impressed with the staff (Chloe was the best server) and the flow of events from ceremony, to hors d’oeuvres, to dinner and reception was seamless. The food was excellent! It was a beautiful backdrop and scenery and just an all around amazing spot for a special day.

Nicholas Evans: People always say there’s going to be some bumps on the big day, but we didn’t run into anything! Waterview Loft had amazing food and atmosphere for our wedding. The transitions were seamless and everyone had a blast!

Jorginho Mattos: Nice!

Aubrey Wade: Beautiful spot!!! Good food. Amazing view.Overlooking the water this place is gorgeous and just a quick walk to anywhere downtown. It’s right by the river boat as well.Beautiful little spot, perfect place to host any event!!!!

Brian Jones: Beautiful wedding reception 😍

Lamont R Cole: It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

S Turn: I attended my cousins wedding there and it was beautiful. Having the water as your backdrop. The service and food was great. Great venue

Mari Pierce: I can't describe how great our experience was. My daughter got married here and had her reception here. Our planner (Kate) was incredible! She was there for us every step of the way! The venue is absolutely breathtaking, the view is beautiful. The food was beyond delicious. The service was on a totally different level, they were amazing (thank you Spencer)!! I am still getting phone calls from our guests complimenting the entire wedding. If you are considering this venue, do yourself a favor and book it, I promise you won't regret it!

Mark Gates: Great view of Windsor!

E. B. Snodgrass: I was there for a black tie optional wedding and what a wonderful place, food and service. The wedding was on the 1st floor in an industrial looking high ceiling room with windows overlooking the river walk and the Detroit River. The reception was upstairs in a room with windows overlooking river and Canada. Plated meal that didn't miss a beat except too little dressing on the salad. Dancing was back downstairs along with the cake. I even talked them into a take home container since the food was a regular restaurant serving. Hope more friends get married here.

KQueen Winter Love: Prom 2k23, location is nice

Trevor Pollo: Ownership here very discriminatory. Cannot support this business not matter how nice it looks

Bob Joe: Extremely disappointed

Melinda Yageman: Disgusting business. Unethical, discriminatory, and ableist. The leadership here has really disappointed me.

adriana lindgren: Horrible. Can’t serve.

Seth Haliburda: A very nice building with a beautiful view would recommend for any major event

Kiran Benson: We had our wedding here a few years ago! Love this place and Shawna is absolutely amazing!!!

Jamell Morson: I had the BEST experience here! My sister just graduated Wayne State University, and The Roostertail helped me give her the best celebration possible; she is STILL talking about how amazing her time there was. I loved Nicole, she worked with me every step of the way and took great care of us on the big day. I will definitely be back!!

Ally Markaity: We worked with Nicole during our touring process for Rooster tail and she was so so helpful! She was extremely knowledgeable on the space, answered all our questions, and was very accommodating working around our work schedules to set up a tour. While we didn’t end up booking this venue, it was very beautiful (the views are insane) and the staff was amazing.. so I would still highly recommend to anyone!

Tyra Ciacelli: We just can not begin to thank the team at Roostertail enough for giving us the most pleasant and perfect bridal shower experience. We worked primarily with Nicole at the venue and wow is she the text book definition of a dedicated worker! She always made sure to make us feel like her number one priority and answered every phone call/email no matter what she was doing or what time of the day it was. Nicoles positivity and kindness was contagious! From start to finish she insured our bridal shower was so special and everything we envisioned and more! She made it all happen! It didn’t just end with Nicole the whole team at the Roostertail is unlike any group I’ve ever worked with or have experienced. Everyone was friendly and actually looked happy to be there and doing their job. You can tell just by everyone’s attitude alone how wonderful the environment is! The serving team made sure the guests never went without a drink in hand and the food came out quick and hot! Some of the best food I’ve ever had at any bridal event (we had the stuffed chicken and whipped potatoes on our menu). All of our guests were just blown away with the venue and the team! So much love in this establishment! Hats off to the Roostertail! 10/10

Stephanie Orr: Great atmosphere. The staff went over and beyond!

K Randall S I m s: The Roostertail is a awesome place to have as a venue. I've been to several events weddings, birthday party's, and a sneakerball, but the last event my family held a repass. The staff worked over and beyond for everyone without a problem. There was 300+ people coming in and out they never complained just helped with whatever was needed, you don't get that kind of service anymore. Thank You for the Perfect Service.

Linda Pittiglio: We just celebrated our 50thWedding Anniversary ceremony and party in the Club Room at the Roostertail. We met at the Roostertail when it was a teen dance night. We spoke with Shawna and told her our story. She embraced us , our story, our family and she designed an evening we will never forget !! Our six children, their spouses, 20 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren were treated to an elegant atmosphere, fabulous dinner, excellent service and a personal touch like none other. Thank you Shawna and your Team for a night so lovely that the afterglow will linger in our hearts and warm the memories we cherish. We love you ♥️

E Vaughan: Wonderful location, and the entire staff was welcoming and friendly.

April Clark: I would like to personally thank the Roostertail for the home going service that was held for my cousin Arielle Diamond Anderson. Everything was very beautiful, the food and the service was fantastic. I will definitely recommend the Roostertail to anyone looking to book a extravagant event and trust me u won't be disappointed.

Scrubs Scrubs: Beautiful experience the view was beautiful decorated &service was great I enjoyed myself the food was nice and hot love it.I will love to have a event for my 50th birthday Arielle Diamond Anderson Aunt Mona

Ebony Smith: The Roostertail did an amazing job for my beautiful cousin Arielle Diamond Anderson. Everything was great from venue, decor & food!

Jalyscia Anderson: The event for the Anderson family was good. There was good service.

Quinetta Harris: We had my niece Arielle Anderson repast there and everything was beautiful! Staff was very nice, food was good.

Niya: It was a wonderful event for Arielle Anderson

Mike Jones: Fantastic venue for a business meeting.

Sara Renaud: Staff are amazing. Locked myself out of my car and the lovely gentleman working was very kind and helpful.

J.D. Sawchuk: So fun! Will come back

Mckenzi Grabinski: The Madison is a hidden gem! We had our wedding here this summer and we received so many compliments on our event Coordinator, Danielle, and how amazing the venue was! Danielle was truly amazing to work with. Her professionalism and knowledge as an event coordinator helped our day run SO smoothly to the point that months later I still get friends and family commenting on how great it went! We would recommend The Madison a million times over!

Bob Hindman: A great venue for a party.

Kurt Eschmann: Beautiful place for a wedding. Very unique. Nice staff.

Tony Apperson: Went here originally on during a company outing to see hocus locus 2. Was super cool they set this up for us, it was a cool experience. It was located in a weird spot of the building though not where it shows the Madison I ended up walking into the buddys to see if they knew where to go and they weren’t to sure either. Luckily the people running the show eventually came out to lead everyone in. They served snacks and drinks as well which was pretty cool being they set this up for us for free.

Hannah D: We could not have had a better experience with our wedding here. Brittany was an incredible event manager, the venue was gorgeous and our guests had a great time. The rooftop views are priceless. Everything felt so nice and so easy!

Paul Bernard: A classy upper deck with great views.

David Smith: Kalan at the front desk was very friendly and welcoming. I've attended multiple events at the Madison and it was a pleasure recently to go to a wedding with comfortable and friendly people working the building. 👍❤️ Kalan and Andy; thank you for making the experience wonderful. 🎉

Doug F: Cool space

J Ro: Worked here as a vendor a few times. Clean, fantastic views, and epically friendly and helpful staff.Would recommend to anyone who wants an event downtown.

Jerri Robinson: Wow! Whoever took the photos did a good job! I was wondering what they turned this into, It stayed empty for so long.... Now i know. Still wish it was a Movie Theater! lo key.

Jeff Bricker: It works well for my event

Chris Blanchard: Clean and neat with all the trimmings handled by staff. Beautiful rooftop view and easy parking for guests. Would recommend.

L Vaughn: Very nice

Aaron Brandt: Great event space; excellent views in the heart of downtown.

Marie Susalla: Have an event there. Not sure who did potato chips but they were the best. Thick, soft and crunchy all at the same time!

Michelle Hughes: Beautiful space for any event but especially corporate or if you need to showcase your company with employees or otherwise. Very modern, but also had a great Detroit feel...that purple wall paper inside is so cool. The functionality of the space is on point for any size or level. Employees from the sound/video crew to the servers are ALL super nice, attentive, professional, and awesome!I’m a professional photographer and shot an event here, even though I wasn’t a guest of the party I was still treated as such. The views are amazing, space is large and inviting, I can’t wait until I’m back for another event! Great job Madison!

Claude Jackson II: I was there for a Gift of Life foundation event. I really liked the updated industrial decor.

James Jacobs (Jake): Great venue for a wedding

Robert Miller: Very beautiful place for a wedding.

Grace Adkins: Beautiful

kennie tyler: It was a work event and this location was perfect.

Richard Nave: Went to a wedding here. Food was very good, service was attentive, room was very beautiful

Jasmine Moore: Beautiful venue for my sisters wedding

Red Legion: Super classy place. Loved it.

Tracy Byrd: Fun time at Christmas party. Loved coffee alternative to alcohol beverage

Ching Tan: I'm a vendor and had the pleasure working with Colony club a few times in 2022. Honestly the venue itself is SO beautiful and the staffs were just amazing and friendly. As a vendor we don't usually get treated like normal human beings, surprisingly, right? However, working there I felt like anyone else, a normal human and staffs were just so nice and helpful. Looking forward to work there more. :-)

Tim Klein: Great food great music great service

Del B: Landmark venue tucked away in a newly ebergized section of, downtown Detroit.

Sean McCarroll: We had our wedding reception here last month and they blew it out of the park! Everything about the reception was perfect - the ambiance, the professionalism of the staff, the food/drinks, everything. The venue is so gorgeous that we only needed flowers on the tables to consider it fully decorated. I had actually ruled this venue off the list when we were first looking for a reception hall because of the price, but I am so glad my (now) wife convinced me otherwise - worth every penny. We had a total of 198 people at the venue with plenty of space to spare. I highly recommend!

Megan Murphy: We had our ceremony and reception at the Colony Club 4th floor petite ballroom and it was the night of our dreams. We worked with Jaime and Amber for the almost year leading up to our wedding, and they were so professional, friendly, organized. They kept us on track with making decisions, and also offered helpful advice/suggestions. They were very responsive, easy to get in touch with, and flexible with trying to help get the day as perfect as we envisioned. The tasing process was so much fun - you basically get served like at a restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious - we got many compliments from guests about how much they enjoyed it. The actual venue is so romantic and beautiful - the space speaks for itself. On the big day, Preston was the event manager, and he was so great. He handled any issues that came up and coordinated with our wedding planner so my husband and I could just enjoy the night - heck, he even filled in for a bartender that I believe called in sick. He was a man of many talents. I highly recommend the Colony Club for a wedding! The space and employees were great.

Christina Gavin: The venue was beautiful the staff was heaven and the food was amazing it seem like a million dollar affair!!!the bride and groom was so happy with how they're day turn out

Trina Kurzyniec: Came here for my husband's 25th year celebration with DTE. The food was excellent. The drinks, the atmosphere, everything was perfect.

Randal Bentley: Such a beautiful place to have a wedding reception or any occasion.

Scott Petkov: Realy nice place

Kev R: This place is beautiful! So much detail in the architecture.

Donchamberlin: Went to wedding there nice. Very good band

colleen martek: Beautiful place for an event and the food was top notch.