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Pricing information

Price range: $4,400 - $6,000 Price range: $2,900 - $4,000
Couples usually spend $5,500 Couples usually spend $3,500
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$850 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$625 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
These prices are available for the months of April through November. These prices are available for the months of December through March.

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About

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the John Ball Zoo, the Bissell Tree House is one of West Michigan’s most unique event spaces. This hidden gem provides couples an amazing view of the downtown Grand Rapids area with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows. With its tree house feel and large covered veranda sitting at Grand Rapids' highest point, couples can get that sense of being on top of the world as they share their love with family and friends.

Facilities and Capacity
The Bissell Tree House is a a full-service wedding venue that can accommodate wedding ceremonies as large as 180 guests (April through October) and 130 guests (November through March). Putting emphasis on providing couples with a unique experience, this distinctive location provides couples a list of caterers that will impress on your special day, leaving their guests satisfied. John Ball Zoo Bissell Tree House also offers open bar service at additional cost.

Services Offered
The Bissell Tree House prides itself in providing couples a unique wedding experience. This venue also offers additional services like:

  • Table and chair setup
  • Complimentary guest parking
  • Transportation up to the venue from the parking lot
  • In-house bar service


Location
The Bissell Tree House is located near downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. This amazing venue is minutes away from local eateries and hotels, and only 15 miles away from Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

5,500

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

3,500

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?

$850

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

$625

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Park
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Rentals
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December
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Reviews of John Ball Zoo Bissell Treehouse

4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
34 Reviews
92% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.4 out of 5 rating
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JB Zoo's Bissell Treehouse is described as a magical and elegant wedding venue. Reviewers praised the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, particularly Annie, the coordinator. The venue itself was praised for its detailed and clear offerings, accommodating various budgets. Guests appreciated the flexible catering options, fun amenities, and animals that visited during the cocktail hour. The bar staff was friendly and efficient, and the overall experience was described as a night of perfection. The only drawbacks mentioned were a busy summer schedule, the necessity of using a select catering list, and the lack of a bridal suite. Overall, reviewers highly recommended JB Zoo for a wedding.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

JB Zoo's Bissell Treehouse is described as a magical and elegant wedding venue. Reviewers praised the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, particularly Annie, the coordinator. The venue itself was praised for its detailed and clear offerings, accommodating various budgets. Guests appreciated the flexible catering options, fun amenities, and animals that visited during the cocktail hour. The bar staff was friendly and efficient, and the overall experience was described as a night of perfection. The only drawbacks mentioned were a busy summer schedule, the necessity of using a select catering list, and the lack of a bridal suite. Overall, reviewers highly recommended JB Zoo for a wedding.

Weddingwire
4.6/5 34 reviews
Google
4.7/5 123 reviews
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Meaghan Sent on 12/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding experience!

Working with Annie at the Bissell Treehouse was a dream! She helped make all of our wedding reception dreams come true and we could not have had a better day. She made things as stress free and easy as possible. 100/10 would get married here again and again 🤍
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Guadalupe H. Sent on 10/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful for Fall Wedding

From booking the venue to having the ceremony and reception there, it all went by so smoothly. The coordinators are very kind and they are compassionate in helping to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly. Only thing that is tricky is that they give you 2 hours to set up, and 1 hour to take down. I recommend this venue to people that want to have smaller wedding reception or ceremony.
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Addie C. Sent on 08/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding

I had my dream wedding at the tree house. The zoo staff are great to work with and it is the perfect intimate setting for a wedding. Beautiful view and venue, unique and original!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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Sitting Pretty Grand Rapids Sitting Pretty Grand Rapids Wedding Rentals

The Bissell Treehouse is one of the "top" venues in Grand Rapids! The view through the trees to the city below is amazing . . . the space is unique and the zoo staff is extremely helpful.

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