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    You can't go wrong..

    We planned a Michigan wedding...from Oregon. Kylie is a dream and helped us plan from start to finish. Her attention to detail and fun personality made our planning process SO MUCH EASIER. For our wedding size, we chose the Kindel Room and it was PERFECT. Honestly, the space itself is so amazing it took minimal effort to beautify. I would absolutely recommend doing your research, but just know you can't go wrong with this space and this team!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Katie, THANK YOU for your sweet sweet words! Seriously, it made my day :) You and Kevin made my job so easy because you were both so great to work with! I cannot wait to see photos. You made such a BEAUTIFUL bride! Congratulations and best wishes!!!
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    Audrey D. Sent on 11/07/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing

    The Goei Center is not only a beautiful venue but the staff (office staff and maintenance staff) are beyond helpful, very knowledgable, and so accommodating. Working with Kylie made the wedding planning so much easier than I could've ever anticipated. Kylie listens to every detail and every insane request and can somehow envision it herself and will provide tips or just plain reassurance that it will all come together perfectly (and beautifully). Kylie is such an awesome person to work with and was always there at a drop of a hat for me (phone, email, text, in person). I'm so beyond grateful to have worked with her and the Goei staff for the most important day of my life!

    Goei Center's reply:

    WOW Audrey! You just made our day for sure (happy crying over here)!!!! It was such an amazing experience working with you and Kevin! Every little touch was so special from the cranes to the chandeliers and everything in between. We are beyond honored to be a part of such a special day. Thank you for being such a great couple to work with. We hope you enjoy the married life- it's the BEST! Congratulations XOXO
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    Best Venue Ever!

    Working with the Goei Center was absolutely amazing, start to finish. They were very attentive and available to answer all of my questions and meet with me anytime. We had the opportunity to work with Kylie as our Wedding Coordinator and we could not have asked for a better experience!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Hannah! Thank you so much for your sweet words.
    Your wedding was SO SO SO beautiful! From the extra sting lights to the floral ceiling installation...you have such a beautiful eye for detail. We loved the way the venue looked so much we had a 3D tour done the morning of your big day.
    Check it out: https://www.thegoeicenter.com/goei-center
    Thank you for being so great! Congratulations and enjoy the married life-it's the best!! XOXO
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    Lindsy Sent on 06/25/2019
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    Beautiful Venue with LOTS of Charm!

    The Goei Center was the perfect spot for our wedding! We had a little over 100 guests - the space didn't seem too cramped and it didn't come across as empty either. Lots of modern/industrial charm in this venue!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Thank you for such a kind review Lindsy! We loved having you here in our space! Hope the first month of marriage has been nothing but the best for you and Travis!
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    Jordan Sent on 07/24/2019
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    Great staff and service!

    We loved having our reception at the Goei Center! The staff was so friendly, helpful, flexible, and truly made the day special for us. Everything turned out so beautifully, and it was nice not to have to worry about anything. Having the two separate rooms was perfect, we were able to have cocktail hour in one and dinner and dancing in the other. I do think they are a bit on the pricy side, but with how great they are to work with and how much they do, it was worth it.

    Goei Center's reply:

    Thank you for such a sweet review Jordan!! We love hearing that everything turned out just the way you dreamed and we are so happy you did not have to worry about a thing - that is always our goal!! You and Cory were SO great to work with! Wishing you both nothing but the best!
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    Emily G. Sent on 03/22/2019
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    Wonderful Staff, Beautiful Venue

    We booked the Goei Center for our wedding on March 3rd, 2019 and I honestly can't recommend the venue enough. The reason we booked it in the first place was for their beautiful building and how close it was to downtown GR. But after working with them for a little while I found out that the best part of the venue wasn't the venue itself but the people working for it! I worked with two beautiful ladies, Michaela and Kylie. Both of them answered every question I had (of which there were many!) quickly and were both extremely helpful, informative, and friendly! They were laid back but still very on top of what was going on and were always quick to help if I might need anything. On top of doing a fabulous job planning the wedding and coordinating it with me, they also did a great job helping everything run smoothly the day of as well. Overall the whole experience was amazing, mostly due to those two ladies. Thank you so much, Michaela and Kylie, and to the Goei Center for helping us have such an amazing day! ❤️

    Goei Center's reply:

    Aww Emily, such a sweet review! You guys were the absolute greatest to work with, we loved being able to be a part of your special day! So glad you guys enjoyed your wedding here at the Goei Center! I hope the first month of marriage has been nothing but the best for you and Jack! :)
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    Outstanding!

    The Goei Center was exceptional from beginning to end. From our first contact to our big day, all went smmothly. We had wonderful support and guidance all along the way. Michaela was a fabulous contact person who made us feel welcomed. She was so patient, kind, and quick at communication. The venue itself is gorgeous, elegant, spacious, classic, the list goes on and on...

    Goei Center's reply:

    You are the sweetest! Thank you so much Ann! We absolutely loved working with you and Daniel and wish you both nothing but the best! :)
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    Megan Y. Sent on 12/06/2018
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    Awesome, would have another event here!

    I actually had the pleasure of working with several different coordinators at different times throughout my wedding. Each was professional, responsive and flexible. It was comforting knowing I didn't have to worry about anything at the venue. Everything was easy, seemless and the day of the actual wedding was perfect. I'd recommend The Goei not only for their venue, but also the staff, it was a pleasure to work with them!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Megan you are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind review! We absolutely loved working with you and Matt. Wishing you both nothing but happiness in the years to come!
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    Shelby Sent on 10/10/2018
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    Our wedding was everything and more than I could have ever dreamed! From the wonderful staff planning ahead, night of coordination, and beautiful venue every single guest had an incredible night. Thank you Goei center!!

    Goei Center's reply:

    We were honored to have you with us, Shelby! Thank YOU for your kind words in regards to our space and staff. Many years of happiness to you and Aaron!
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    Cassie Sent on 10/10/2018
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    Our experience with the GOEI center was amazing. Not only did the venue exceed our expectations, but so did all of the staff and wedding coordinators. They helped make our day perfect and we will remember and cherish it forever

    Goei Center's reply:

    What a pleasure you were, Cassie! So happy it was the best day and we were able to be apart of it! We'll be cherishing it with you for years to come. :)
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    Elizabeth O. Sent on 12/10/2018
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    Our perfect day made a reality

    Kylie and the whole team at the Goei Center went above and beyond helping us make our dream wedding come true. They were so easy to work with and assisted us in making each detailed decision about how our day would come together. The day of, they worked hard in bringing everything together so my husband and I could just enjoy it. I couldn't recommend them more- we will forever look back on our wedding day fondly :)

    Goei Center's reply:

    That is so wonderful to hear Elizabeth! We love hearing that you both just got to enjoy the day and take it all in! So happy for you both, and hope marriage has been nothing but the best for you two!
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    Cassie Sent on 10/12/2018
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    This is by far the best venue I have ever been to. Everything was perfect and we were told by many guest it was best reception they had ever been to. Thank you to our wedding host and the entire staff.

    Goei Center's reply:

    Thank you for such a sweet review Cassie! You guys were the absolute greatest to work with and we were so happy we could play a part in your special day!
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    Lucie Sent on 06/17/2018
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    Choosing the Goei Center as the venue for both our ceremony and reception was truly the best decision we made when it came to our wedding. Right away working with Lindsay was like working with a friend - she is so kind, understanding, thoughtful, and so so good at her job. She worked with us every step of the way, and found quick solutions to any problem that arose during the planning process. Even with her busy schedule we always felt like she truly wanted our day to be perfect. She also coordinated with our other vendors, which made life so much easier. Because of her we did not have to worry about a thing throughout the entire day of the wedding.

    We really appreciated the flexibility the Goei Center offered us to suit all our needs, and Lindsay gave great advice and recommendations when needed. The entire space was beautiful and better than we even imagined. The character of the building was exactly what we were looking for. It was raw and industrial while still remaining elegant, and allowed us to incorporate personal details that were important to us.

    We encourage everyone to celebrate their marriage at Goei, and really cannot recommend it enough for your wedding day!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Lucie, you are the absolute sweetest :) Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful review. You and Anthony were so fun to work with and get to know throughout the planning process! I wish you two all the very best :)
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    Erica Sent on 05/23/2018
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    We used the Goei Center for both our ceremony and reception and we could not be happier with our choice! Lindsay was a dream to work with and was so responsive to any questions or concerns we had. All of the staff at the Goei Center made sure that our special day went off without a hitch. They coordinated with our DJ and caterer so that our wedding day was as stress-free as it possibly could have been. It was a truly beautiful venue and we received so many compliments from our guests.

    Goei Center's reply:

    Thank you so much for your sweet review, Erica! It was a pleasure working with you as you were a JOY :) Cheers!
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    Cindy Sent on 01/30/2018
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    Mother of the Bride: The Goei Center was the perfect venue for our 227 guests. There was so much available space for our guests to dine, dance and visit with one another. The Goei provided two beautiful areas for guests to enjoy our wedding celebration. The staff members were responsive to every need and went out of their way to make our evening a happy amazing memory.

    Goei Center's reply:

    Thank you so much, Cindy! I appreciate your sweet words :) We are happy to hear you enjoyed the day with us!!
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    Jackie Sent on 10/31/2017
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    Absolutely amazing. Lindsey was a dream to work with during the planning process and the staff was amazing during our event. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was.

    Goei Center's reply:

    Thank you kindly, Jackie!! We appreciate your sweet review and are so happy to hear your guests loved our space just as much as we do :) Thank you again!!
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    Kelly Sent on 11/27/2017
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    Where do I even begin??? I booked the Goei Center for our reception venue two years out from our wedding date and was so lucky that I got to work with Lindsay the entire time. Her quality of service and responsiveness is unmatched. As I have never planned a wedding before I had so many questions and Lindsay was there every step of the way to ensure everything was being taken care of on her end. Her positive attitude, upbeat energy & organization made it so easy to work with her. I received endless compliments on our wedding day about how much our guests loved the venue and the service. I would absolutely recommend anyone looking for a wonderful, unique venue in Grand Rapids! You will not be disappointed with Lindsay and her expertise!!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Awww, thank you so much, Kelly!! You were so sweet to work with and get to know :) I greatly appreciate your thoughtful review. All the very best to you and Michael as husband and wife :)
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    Kristi Sent on 10/23/2017
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    Lindsay was awesome!!!! She was able to guide us through the whole process and calmed our nerves. We had a non-traditional wedding and Lindsay treated us with professionalism and respect. Here are just a couple comments from our own guests: "most beautiful wedding they have ever attended" "what an awesome venue" "very elegant and stunning"

    We can't thank Lindsay enough for helping us every step of the way!!! I would recommend Lindsay and the Goei Center to anyone who asks.

    Thanks again,
    Kristi and Ann

    Goei Center's reply:

    Kristi, thank you!! You and Ann were so fun to plan with :) I greatly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Thank you again!!
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    Bree Sent on 10/22/2017
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    The Goei Center is a unique wedding venue with lots of character! We had both our wedding ceremony & reception at the Goei Center and it was the perfect day! We received numerous compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was and how they loved how much space it offers. Lindsay, the coordinator, was fantastic to work with! She was easy to get ahold of, always answered all of my questions and made planning my wedding very easy! She is amazing at her job and was such a pleasure to work with! I am extremely happy that we chose to have our wedding day at the Goei Center!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Yay-the 'perfect day'!! We love to hear that :) Thank you for your recommendation and kind words, Bree. You were an absolute JOY to work with! Thanks again!
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    Jill Sent on 09/16/2017
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    I absolutely LOVED having our reception at the Goei Center! Lindsay was awesome throughout the wedding planning and was always fast at responding to my e-mails (Blake too). Staff was very-friendly! The venue is amazing!!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Thank you kindly, Jill! We are grateful for your sweet words and recommendation :)
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    Emily Sent on 09/15/2017
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    Lindsay was wonderful to work with! She responds so quickly to emails and is always willing to help and give great advice for your planing experience. Lindsay is so easy to get along with and made us feel at ease while planning our big day! Lindsay knows exactly what she is doing and is a top notch wedding coordinator, I wish we could do it all again, such a wonderful experience!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Emily, thank you!! You were so much fun to work with and get to know :) I truly appreciate your kind words!
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    Emilee Sent on 07/22/2017
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    I had both my ceremony and reception at the Goei Center on July 1st! The venue is beautiful and has so much character to it! We had a lot of out of town guests and they are still talking about how beautiful the wedding was! We had 300 guests and still had plenty of space! Lindsey is so helpful and so quick to respond to emails! She ensured all of the worries I had were taken care of and made sure that everything was perfect! Jane Goei is also very responsive to emails about the bar! She went above and beyond and asked for a photo of my husband and I to display on a slide show above the bar! The security staff is amazing and friendly as well! We had a ribbon wand send off and the security guard went through and helped my mom collect all of the ribbon wands that people had thrown away! I would recommend the Goei Center over and over! Such a beautiful place with amazing staff!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Emilee, thank you!! We appreciate your sweet recommendation :) It was an honor to work with you throughout the entire planning process. Thank you again!
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    Andrea Sent on 06/30/2017
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    The Goei Center was the perfect venue for Alex and Ethan's wedding and reception. Lindsay and Jane were a pleasure to work with and they were instrumental in making the day incredible for my daughter, son in law and guests!

    Goei Center's reply:

    We appreciate your kind words, Andrea! Thank you :) It was so much fun planning for Alex and Ethan's absolutely beautiful day here with us!
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    Carly Sent on 06/29/2017
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    I had a fantastic experience working with the Goei Center. Not only is the space absolutely beautiful but Lindsay is SO on top of things! She responded so quickly to all of my emails and was extremely helpful from the start to the finish. I highly recommend going with the Goei Center for your special day!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Carly, you are the sweetest, thank you!! You were so fun to work with and get to know :) I appreciate your sweet sweet words!
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    Whitney Sent on 07/27/2017
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    I can't even begin to explain how truly wonderful it was to work with Lindsay @ The Goei Center. She literally got me though my 5 month engagement, which allowed me to keep my sanity ;) Every question & email was answered in a very timely matter with such kindness and patience. Not only did I get to work with a expert wedding coordinator, but I also made a friend! Thank you so much for EVERYTHING Lindsay!!

    Goei Center's reply:

    Whitney, thank you!! You were a JOY to plan with and get to know :) I truly appreciate your sweet words, friendship and recommendation! Cheers to you and Brian!
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