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Weddings
From 1 to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Carrie
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

The Lumberyard Event Center is a historic wedding venue located in Wayland, Michigan that serves couples all over Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing and South Haven. This unique lumberyard was established in 1898, and is currently being restored by the Shepherd family. Their mission is to go above and beyond your expectations in making your wedding-day dreams come true. The Lumberyard Event Center looks forward to providing a memorable experience for you and your loved ones.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can accommodate up to 250 guests at this rustic yet elegant venue. For your ceremony, you can say your “I do’s” outdoors in their beautiful garden. After you exchange your vows, your guests can move into their gorgeous event center for cocktails and dinner. This spacious venue boasts romantic lighting, exposed wood, amazing rafters, and plenty of space to dance the night away. They offer lots of vintage and rustic decor that you can use as you see fit. Sample items include centerpieces, drapery, furniture, chair covers, and more. There’s also a holding kitchen for the caterer of your choice.

Services Offered

This brand-new wedding venue lets you bring in your own outside vendors for a truly unique affair. If you need help finding a caterer, The Lumberyard Event Center has a list of recommended caterers they stand behind. They have an on-site bar complete with bartenders, ensuring your party will continue all night long. You can bring in your own alcohol to cut down on costs. Their rental fee includes tables and chairs, along with plenty of parking for you and your guests. There’s also a bridal suite on the property, where you and your wedding party can start your day. Additional services include:

  • Cleanup
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting and sound
  • Linens
  • Setup
  • WiFi
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Other Services

In addition to hosting your ceremony and reception, this unique wedding venue is also happy to host your rehearsal dinner. Additional events include:

  • Engagement party
  • Bridal shower
  • Elopements
  • Birthday parties
  • Family reunions
  • Graduations

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 9 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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?

$3,900

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

$3,900

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

No

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

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

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

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

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?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

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
November
December

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Reviews of Lumberyard Event Center

Weddingwire
5.0/5 2 reviews
Google
4.7/5 90 reviews
Carrie
Carrie Sent on 04/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Rustic Venue

Our Wedding Day was absolutely perfect at the Lumber Yard Event Center! We got married in October and the weather was absolutely perfect! The venue matched our rustic, fall theme and the space was stunning. We had our ceremony and reception both here. They have an indoor space separate from the reception area where we had our cocktail hour for guests- that could also be used for an indoor ceremony. The venue landscaping was beautifully kept and they even had mum flowers out for the fall time which looked beautiful for our ceremony. My husband and his groomsmen enjoyed the groomsmen suite! It was a new addition to the venue and they thought it was spacious and accommodating. The Something Borrowed room also had many options to choose from that helped make our wedding very aesthetically pleasing. We had 150 people for our wedding and it was a perfect fit. We would recommend this venue to anyone. Pictures attached are from Paradigm Photography.
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Bryce Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Value, Historic Site

We had such a great experience with Lumberyard Event Center! From the start, what really stood out was how much history and character the venue has—it adds a unique charm you just don’t find in more modern spaces. It created a warm, memorable atmosphere that made the entire event feel special.

The pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the space and everything that’s included. It felt like a great value without sacrificing any part of the experience, which can be hard to find when planning a wedding.

Overall, the combination of historic charm, fair pricing, and the overall experience makes Lumberyard Event Center an easy recommendation. If you’re looking for a venue with personality and value, this is definitely a place worth considering!
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Lumberyard Event Center frequently asked questions

Lumberyard Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Lumberyard Event Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Lumberyard Event Center includes:
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Lumberyard Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Lumberyard Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lumberyard Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Lumberyard Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Lumberyard Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Lumberyard Event Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Lumberyard Event Center currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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