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Affordable reception halls

futuremrsroodfuturemrsrood member
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in Michigan-Grand Rapids
I'm trying to find an affordable place to hold a reception in the Grand Rapids area.  Thoughts?
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Re: Affordable reception halls

  • thetrumegzthetrumegz member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-grand-rapids_affordable-reception-halls?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:95Discussion:da6226cd-d76c-43db-81d6-f6aa25940f32Post:758187b4-e613-4a07-bb30-a19ac42e00d6">Affordable reception halls</a>:
    [QUOTE]I'm trying to find an affordable place to hold a reception in the Grand Rapids area.  Thoughts?
    Posted by futuremrsrood[/QUOTE]


    what do you consider affordable? and for how many people?
    We found a lot of places in Grand Rapids but found they don't let you do what you want (ie. have a photobooth or pick our own caterer)
    We ended up looking just outside of GR and found cheaper locations that were way more flexible.
    (Rockford, Coopersville, etc.)
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  • jhaga1513jhaga1513
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    Although I've never been to a wedding there, Brann's has a couple conference centers. I've read great reviews about their catering and services: http://www.brannscatering.com/index.cfm?Action=ViewMainCategory&Category=197&ResetSRow=1
    They are also incredibly affordable.

    If you are looking to do your own catering you might want to check out some parks or VFW Halls. Here's a link to the Kent Co. Parks: http://www.accesskent.com/CultureLeisureAndTransit/Parks/
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  • futuremrsroodfuturemrsrood member
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    Right now, the cheapest place I found to rent was $500 +food, which was $18/person.  I'd like to be able to find a hall to rent so that I can bring in a caterer of my choice, if that were possible.

    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_michigan-grand-rapids_affordable-reception-halls?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:95Discussion:da6226cd-d76c-43db-81d6-f6aa25940f32Post:3173b2da-7f1b-4670-941f-5ea956a62db2">Re: Affordable reception halls</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Affordable reception halls : what do you consider affordable? and for how many people? We found a lot of places in Grand Rapids but found they don't let you do what you want (ie. have a photobooth or pick our own caterer) We ended up looking just outside of GR and found cheaper locations that were way more flexible. (Rockford, Coopersville, etc.)
    Posted by thetrumegz[/QUOTE]
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  • starnernstarnern
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    If you are looking outside of GR, there's a few places in Holland that are really good.  I'm getting married 2/23 at the Holland Fish & Game Club.  They allow your own caterer, bartenders, alcohol, decorations, everything.
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  • pltsoupltsou
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    St. Cecilia music society. Right down town and parking is included. Their small hall is just $300, the big hall is $1000 but it can seat 150 or more and you can chose severl vendors for your food. It is SO classy and pretty!! I love that place!

    I'd also recommend a lunch wedding. The menu is a lot cheaper and people tends to drink A LOT LESS!!

    Also, try Calvin college's prince conference center or Kuyper college. They both are very affordable and nice. Down side-- no alcohol (or maybe it's a good thing for your budget!)
     
    GVSU also have several pretty venues. One I like best is the alumni house, nice ourdoor garden behind it. You get discounts too, if you have connections. But you must use their food cater.  
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