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Lafayette Grande is a historic wedding venue based in Pontiac, Michigan. This banquet facility serves as a distinctive venue that is in Oakland County. A landmark in Downtown Pontiac, it provides couples and guests with an atmosphere of grandeur for their wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

With several event spaces available to make use of, there are ample choices available for the couple’s once-in-a-lifetime event. Exuding a vintage charm that comes across in almost every corner of the venue, Lafayette Grand offers a breath-taking setting. The Crystal Ballroom is a truly chic and eye-catching space. With its Chiavari-style chairs, colorful florals, and tall 1920s’-style centerpieces, there is much to admire. Here, up to 350 people can be accommodated to bask in the light from the crystal chandeliers. Elsewhere, the Grand Ballroom is another majestic area on the property. When decked out with round tables, a head table for select guests, and tasteful decor, it looks truly resplendent. The wood floors gleam underneath the glow of chandelier light, as everyone relaxes in this era-defined space. Up to 500 people can be seated for the reception meal here.

The Lafayette Ballroom is another one of the areas available to use. Suitable for a smaller, more low-key gathering, it looks just as polished as the other rooms. Round tables with decoration can be laid out for the meal as terrazzo floors shimmer elegantly beneath guests’ feet. Another space available at Lafayette Grand is the Pontiac Lounge. A luxurious space, it is as tied to a bygone period as the rest of the building. Akin to the speakeasies of the 1920s, the rich mahogany, marble flooring, and bar make it a remarkable place to gather.

Services Offered

A variety of wedding packages are available to choose from, meaning that many preferences and requests can be accommodated. To minimize the stress of preparing for such a big occasion, an event planner can assist with some of the details. They can also provide couples with a plethora of event rentals such as furniture, chair covers, decor, lighting, and a dance floor.

Cuisine

In terms of food, Lafayette Grand can provide a number of options to serve the newlyweds and their guests. A buffet can be laid on, including gourmet dishes to please a number of palates. Family-style catering can also be provided, perfect for an intimate celebration. Of course, those wishing for a sit-down option are also in luck.

History

Originally constructed in 1923, Lafayette Grand has been restored and refurbished over the years. A historic building with a rich past and a great deal of opulence, it has a noticeable presence on the Oakland County landscape. Today, it hosts special occasions and weddings.

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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?

3,500

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?

$750

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

$750

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

Reviews of Lafayette Grande

Whitney
Whitney Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Omg!!!! The Crystal Ballroom!!! This was the perfect venue for us. The tiered seating, amazing food and all around accommodations created the perfect venue for our wedding. Each and every guest raved about it all.
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolute Dream

I could not have asked for a better venue! The Crystal Ballroom is such a unique and beautiful room and I was so happy to find a place that held the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in the same place. The tiered seating was absolutely perfect, my husband and I were able to see every single guest from our table, which was very important to us. Friends and family are still talking about how good the food was! There is plenty of space for the bridal party to relax and many spots to take pictures inside the historic building - including sunset photos on the roof! I was so excited to show off this venue to all our friends. I am so grateful for Lauren, Ryan and the entire staff for all their hard work and being so accommodating and kind. Thank you for everything!
M
Mark Sent on 05/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most unique and beautiful setting for a wedding!

Just had our daughter's wedding in the Crystal Ballroom at The Lafayette Grande in Pontiac. It was beautiful and unique setting. Have to see it to understand! The staff there led by Lauren and Ryan are first class. From our first encounter to the day after the wedding as we picked everything up, they could not have been more professional, accommodating and easy to work with. The food was wonderful - the staff who worked the event were incredible. We're still getting comments about the food and the setting from family and friends. Thank you Lafayette Grande for making our daughter and son-in-law's special day just that - special!
Gabriella
Gabriella Sent on 08/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever!

Where to begin!! Lafayette Grande was absolutely wonderful and swoon worthy! Their staff is so friendly and accommodating. From the beginning of our journey down to the the days leading up they were responsive and super helpful. Ryan is a friend to us now! He made sure all the tiny details were worked our beforehand so all was on the same page. Everything about LG was perfection! Nothing but rave reviews from guests about the service and the food was spectacular! Our room looked stunning and it was just the way we envisioned it! If you are looking to WOW your guests with architecture and charm Lafayette Grande is the way to go. Price points are excellent! We would do it all over again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much LG!!!!!!
S
Shelby Sent on 05/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

This is a long review but I need to give credit where credit is due. The Lafayette Grande staff is PHENOMENAL and nothing less. My husband and I have been through a lot with the Lafayette. We were originally supposed to have our wedding there in June of 2020, and were SO excited to do so. Because of COVID, we not only had to postpone, but downsize our wedding. Therefore, we could no longer have our wedding at the Lafayette.

While we were super bummed that we couldn't use their amazing venue, we did however still want them to be apart of the day. Since their food is top notch, we opted to use their catering service. Ryan and Greg were so gracious in letting us use our deposits to have them cater part of our new wedding. LET. ME. TELL. YOU. Best decision we've ever made.

We ended up getting a pig, vegetable lasagna, a bananas foster station, bar service, servers and bartenders. We were so surprised when the entire Kosch family graced us with their presence that day. And talk about service! Ryan, Greg, Robert and Lauren went over and above anything we could have ever expected. I even found out after the fact that they had someone bring up their CO² system because one of our kegs wasn't flowing very well.

We are beyond blown away by how wonderful this family is at what they do. Our guests raved about them the entire night. They provided absolutely delicious food, ridiculously good drinks, and even entertainment. Yes, you heard that right. I have never heard of a conga line forming for a dessert but they made it happen. Everyone LOVED it. I am still getting calls about how amazing the food and service was. They are all very wonderful people and treat you like you've been apart of their family forever.

As a bride and groom, to not have to worry about anything on your wedding day is worth its weight in gold. We didn't have to worry about a thing with them, they ran the show like they owned the place and we both are forever grateful for the Kosch family. We would have loved to have our wedding at the Lafayette, but we are so grateful that you were still able to be apart of our special day!

Thank you Ryan, Greg, Robert, and Lauren, you truly made our day the best it could have been. DO NOT HESITATE to hire the Lafayette Grande for either their full service menu or off site catering. They will always be my first recommendation!
Lachante
La’chantè Sent on 10/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience ever!

Greg and Ryan were the absolute best! Very accommodating, flexible, and understanding. My wedding planners were coming all the way from Florida to set up and Ryan gave them very flexible options. The venue was absolutely gorgeous and really gave a grand appearance. The staff was very professional and welcoming.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem in Pontiac, Flexible and Accommodating

Who would have thought that there was a hidden gem in downtown Pontiac? The Lafayette Grande is an old masonic temple built in the 1920s and is absolutely stunning, a lot of our local guests were really impressed! Lauren, Greg, and the staff was also incredibly flexible and accommodating and we were so glad to go with a venue where we could do both the ceremony and reception in one place. Even with upgrades (i.e. chiavari chairs, extra bar hour and upgrade, extra apps) their per person cost is really affordable compared to options you'd get in downtown Detroit. We went with a pork loin with apple chutney option which was probably my favorite but the rest was pretty standard wedding fare. We did family-style dinner and all the food seemed to come out on time and at the right temp. We added an extra bottled beer option to the bar since my husband is a bit craft beer fan and it was nice because whatever was unopened we got to keep. They even gave us a case of beer from the previous wedding since that couple forgot to take it. The groomsmen got ready on site in their Pontiac Lounge space and they had another case of beer, lunch, and snacks set-up for them pretty much at cost. The service staff was great and they helped to corral people for ceremony/dinner, open/shut main doors for the ceremony, and help navigate the old elevator. They even plated and set out our dessert table, even though we went with other vendors for the dessert. Probably my only complaint throughout the entire process was that they notify you of their monthly tastings a bit last minute (within 1-2 weeks), so it was a bit tricky trying to schedule to attend one since we were out-of-state, but I totally get it if most of their clients are local. Overall, it was nice to have a venue be really flexible and affordable, especially in regards to how we could set up the space and how we wanted to run things. Thanks for making our wedding day so special!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 12/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Family-owned Art Deco gem!!

We couldn't have gotten married at a better place than the Lafayette Grande! We got married in the Crystal Ballroom. The whole building is a stunning example of beautiful 1920's Art Deco architecture, which is our favorite. The venue is family owned and run, which was important to us too. There was a lot more heart here than some of the other places we inquired about and checked out. Greg, Lauren, and the whole Lafayette Grande Staff treated us fantastically during our whole planning process and during our wedding day. Outstanding building, amazing food and service. This is truly a hidden gem among the Metro Detroit wedding industry. We will always treasure our memories made here on our wedding day. We will tell anyone we know planning a wedding in the area about Lafayette Grande. I would love to be in attendance at another wedding here and witness another couples dreams come true!
Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 09/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful place Amazing service

This space is beautiful so that speaks for itself, then you add on the amazing food and the best family oriented customer service you could ask for. We had our wedding in the Crystal Ballroom with the ceremony upstairs and the reception down stairs. The room is such a grand space and yet everyone still felt close enough were they could chat and get to know each other. We were able to get to the rooftop and get a picture with Pontiac's skyline in the back.
C
Colby Sent on 08/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Service and Even Better Food!

Greg and the team at Lafayette Grande were absolutely incredible! We ended up using them for outside catering (their own venue is amazing but dates didn't work out), and they treated us as if our entire wedding was at their venue. They were so personable every time we met to go through details and made everything so easy. During the week of our wedding when we were having some issues with our own venue, Greg even offered to step in and help in anyway he could! During our wedding Greg was their with his staff and they were awesome to work with, taking care of all of our guests needs. Now, service is very important, but ultimately the food is what matters the most, and the food was amazing. All of our guests raved about how good every thing was. They were so great, I hope to be able to have to have another reason to work with them in the future!
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Awards

65
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Linda Radin Photography Linda Radin Photography Wedding Photographers

Such a beautiful venue to have your wedding. I would highly recommend.

E.C. Campbell Photography E.C. Campbell Photography Wedding Photographers

Not only is the Lafayette Grande gorgeous, but the staff is some of the greatest people I have ever known. They are friendly, hard working, and will make sure your wedding day or event is the one of the best days you will ever have. I reccomend them 100%. Schedule a visit, you will not be dissapointed!!

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Lafayette Grande frequently asked questions

Lafayette Grande includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Lafayette Grande includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Lafayette Grande includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Lafayette Grande for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Lafayette Grande offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lafayette Grande offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Lafayette Grande offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Lafayette Grande offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Lafayette Grande is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in quality of service.
Lafayette Grande currently offers 2 offer promotions for wedding services.
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