A Venue for All Occasions
With a convenient downtown location, rich history and warm, elegant atmosphere, the barrier-free St. Cecilia Music Center building is a perfect location for wedding receptions, bridal showers, and parties and gatherings of all kinds as well as business meetings, luncheons, conferences and seminars. With its 650-seat Royce Auditorium and a total of 4 Steinway grand pianos, all expertly maintained, St. Cecilia is also an ideal spot for musical recitals, rehearsals and performances. Each room has air conditioning and is open for use 7 days a week.
Depending on the size of your event and its purpose, St. Cecilia Music Center has a space to meet your needs.
The Dexter Ballroom - $1100
This gracious and spacious second-floor room, with stairway and elevator access, includes a platform stage, two grand pianos, and kitchen facilities. Room capacity is 180 for a sit-down dinner, 165 for a buffet style service and 175 for a ceremony, meeting or program.
Royce Auditorium - Call for pricing
An acoustically superb and exquisitely decorated hall, this handsome auditorium provides stepped seating and full stage lighting. Perfect for a wedding ceremony with a guest list of 150+, the auditorium is completely barrier-free and is equipped with a green room and dressing rooms.
The President's Room - $330 (4 hour rental)
Beautifully appointed, light and airy, with platform stage, two grand pianos and a small kitchen, this charming space seats 48-100 persons and is suitable for wedding ceremonies, recitals, teas, receptions and meetings.
The Mika Music Library - $165 (4 hour rental)
Oak-paneled walls, parquet flooring, cozy fireplace, one grand piano and kitchen facilities all contribute to the warm and welcoming ambiance of this lower-level room, which holds 48-75 people. This is a perfect choice for rehearsal dinners, receptions, recitals and meetings.
EXCLUSIVE CATERERS
St. Cecilia Music Center offers the following catering options, each with a wide selection of cuisine, presentation and pricing:
*Above & Beyond Catering and Events, http://www.above-beyond.com
* Applause Catering + Events, http://www.applause-catering.net
* Branns Catering, http://www.branns.com
* The Gilmore Collection, http://www.thegilmorecollection.com
* Martha’s Vineyard, http://www.mvwines.com
* One Trick Pony, http://www.onetrick.biz
* San Chez, http://www.sanchezbistro.com
* West Michigan Caterer, http://www.westmichigancaterer.com
Martha’s Vineyard is our exclusive beverage caterer.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Coffee service: $25
Includes two pots of coffee, regular and decaf, cups, creamer, sugar, stir sticks and beverage napkins. Each pot serves approximately 25 cups. Additional pots are $5 each.
Water service:
We offer complimentary water in pitchers upon request. Bottled water is available at
$1 per bottle. Please order in advance to guarantee this service.
Linens:
Pricing available upon request. Linens and tableware can also be ordered by your caterer.