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The WMU Catering staff is a dynamic and dedicated group of professionals who can help you create a package that is tailored to your individual needs and tastes. Their extensive backgrounds in customer service, hospitality and event planning guarantee that professionals have addressed every detail of your event.

Our event staff will arrange for special services, including:

  • Banquet facilities
  • Beverage services
  • Cake cutting service
  • Hall decorations
  • Menu selection
  • Linen service
  • Special equipment rental

WMU Event space

  • The Bernhard Center facilities offer modern business meeting spaces or grand ballroom venues for up to 1,200 guests.
  • Heritage Hall offers flexible event spaces open to the community; including conference rooms, a ballroom and outdoor spaces.
  • Kanley Chapel is an inter-faith chapel that can accommodate wedding ceremonies with up to 300 guests.
  • The Oaklands, a charming and historic home, is the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners or an overnight stay.

To book your event with us today, please call us at (269) 387-4868 or email bc-catering@wmich.edu. Let us know you found us on WeddingWire.

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Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Indian
Italian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Sarah Sent on 02/24/2008
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Great Venue!
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Cheryl Sent on 07/30/2008
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Everything was beautiful. Pictures in the garden area turned out great. They were very accodomating to our needs.
User1678608 Sent on 06/25/2014
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My wedding reception was the Bernhard Center in one of the ballrooms. Overall, the event met my expectations and I had a wonderful night. The planning process was tedious and I had to be super organized to craft it into what I wanted. While the staff were very supportive, most of the interactions were strictly business. I really had to push to make it personal.

Regardless, the food was great, the dancing was fun, and the guests were happy. And the moscato was delicious! We got to use Kanley Chapel for the ceremony (free of charge) and that was very convenient. Fortunately parking worked out too as the meters are free on the weekend. Go Broncos!
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