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Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person

About

On WeddingWire since 2010

Gandy Dancer is an elegant restaurant and wedding venue located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The venue is settled in the beautifully restored 1886 Michigan Central Depot. It is not only an architectural landmark but a delicious restaurant known for creative meal preparations. The facility’s historic and sophisticated atmosphere will create a grand setting for your special day.

Facilities and Capacity
The historic building has five different event spaces that can be used to host a variety of wedding events. Couples may host everything from their engagement party and bridal shower to their wedding ceremony and reception at the Gandy Dancer. The restaurant can accommodate up to 130 guests and has both indoor and outdoor settings available. For additional convenience, They provide on-site parking, valet services, and wheelchair accessibility.

Services Offered
When you choose to have your wedding at the Gandy Dancer, you gain access to their event planner. You can work closely with them to ensure your day runs smoothly and is up to your standards. On the day of your wedding, staff will clean up at the end of the night so you and your loved ones can relax. The property provides you with the following event items chairs, dance floor, tables, and other rentals.

Cuisine
The chefs will create delicious food choices for your big day that you and your guests will love. Their catering services include servers, a wedding cake, cake-cutting service, and other dessert options. Bartenders at the Gandy Dancer are able to pour a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at an open bar as well as a champagne toast. Food and beverage items offered include barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Gandy Dancer

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
24 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.9/5 24 reviews
Google
4.5/5 2759 reviews
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Kristen P. Sent on 07/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gandy Dancer was the perfect reception venue

We are so happy that we chose the Gandy Dancer courtyard for our wedding reception venue. Kristina made all of the planning straightforward, was extremely accommodating, and was such a pleasure to work with. All of the food at our cocktail hour and dinner was incredible and blew our guests away. We’re still getting compliments weeks later! We ended up having around 75 guests and felt that the courtyard was a great size for our needs, including the entry tables, dinner tables, bar, DJ stand, and dance floor. The courtyard is also a beautiful location that didn’t need a lot of decorations to feel elegant. A train went by twice during the evening and we cheered each time. The Gandy Dancer staff were wonderful and attentive, and helped make sure that our night went smoothly. Thank you for a fantastic evening for us and all of our guests!
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Chelsea Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception

Absolutely amazing! Everything was perfect. The staff was so wonderful and helpful. Kristina the head coordinator for weddings was terrific. She made everything go so smoothly. The food was delicious and proportioned well. My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams. I wish we could do it all over again. :) thanks Gandy Dancer for a dream come true wedding!
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Patricia Sent on 10/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Gandy Dancer was a perfect place to have our reception. We had so many guests describe our wedding reception as "magical" and "beautiful" and we think the ambiance at the Gandy Dancer definitely aided in making our wedding day unforgettable. The food was INCREDIBLE! The majority of our guests traveled a long way to be with us during this special time, and we wanted to make sure that they received an excellent meal. The Gandy Dancer definitely delivered. The staff was unbelievably accommodating. From Joy the bartender to countless waiters and waitresses, we were so impressed with their hospitality and good humor. Last, but certainly not least, Kristina Spurlock was invaluable in making our day memorable. Before the big day, she was always quick to respond with my millions of questions, and she was more than accommodating with my requests and wishes. On the big day, Many times during the night she assured me not to worry, and I definitely didn't need to because she did an excellent job. She went above and beyond to ensure that all of the guests, and especially my husband and I, had everything we needed and that this day was everything we hoped it would be. We are already planning to go back for our one year anniversary!
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Awards

24
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Gandy Dancer frequently asked questions

Gandy Dancer includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Gandy Dancer includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Gandy Dancer includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Gandy Dancer for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Gandy Dancer offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Gandy Dancer offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Gandy Dancer offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Gandy Dancer offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Gandy Dancer is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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