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Siena Heights is a venue but we also offer outside catering!

Siena Heights University features Benincasa Ballroom; a large hall with a built-in dancefloor. The atmosphere is elegant and features great architectural detail which compliments any style. Capacity, 250.

If you are considering an outdoor ceremony or reception, Trinity Garden is the perfect setting. Located just outside the front entrance of Benincasa Ballroom, Trinity Garden offers an intimate but flexible space framed with lovely Magnolia trees, flowering bushes, and vintage sculptures. It is a beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony and provides many great photo opportunities. The level ground provides a perfect foundation for a tent should you choose to have one for your event.

We also have a smaller venue perfect for weddings, receptions, showers or events for up to 100 guests. Our catering services by SHU Dining offer a customizable menu to meet the needs of any party or occasion. Siena Heights is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Ann Arbor, 30 miles southeast of Jackson, and 30 miles northwest of Toledo, Ohio.

Siena Heights does not hold a liquor license but you are welcome to hire a bar service of your choice provided they are properly licensed and insured, and that a licensed bartender is present behind the bar during the entire event. There are a couple of great companies that have worked with us in the past if a recommendation is needed. A copy of licensure and insurance for our files will be required ten days prior to the date of the event. All relevant federal laws, state laws and University policies must be followed by the event sponsor.

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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?

$1,250

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

$1,000

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?

$350

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

$350

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

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

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

Server(s)

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden

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?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

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
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of Siena Heights University & Catering

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Bethany Sent on 02/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, Excellent! Highly Recommended!

I highly recommend Siena Heights University & Catering! The staff was very friendly and incredibly helpful. The food was delicious! They made the planning and execution of our wedding reception incredibly easy. Their service was excellent on every level. The experience from beginning to end was nothing but positive.
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Erin Sent on 05/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic venue, dependable, hard-working, and insanely kind staff. They worked with us to develop our own appetizer menu, helped us with setting up decorations, and were such fun to work with. My husband and I could not have had a better venue for our wedding day. THANK YOU
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Kendra Sent on 08/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were very happy with our choice of Siena Heights! The staff was great and the food was fantastic!! We received many compliments from our guests about the entire experience!!
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Aaron Sent on 08/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The venue was perfect for the meeting. Catering was professional and food was excellent. Value provided for the service was also excellent. I would not hesitate to use Siena Heights for future meetings.
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Mary Sent on 08/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Siena Heights University is a wonderful place to host a conference. The people are professionals that offer helpful advice and quality service. There are a variety of rooms available for different configurations for the group. The catering people work with the restrictions of conference participants to provide a wide menu selection. Everyone at the university makes the group feel welcome.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 08/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The team at Siena Heights University has always been easy to work with. In the planning stage, Kate asks the questions that you will likely forget when planning an event. Kate and her team made sure every part of the event was in order and that we wouldn't experience any issues and could focus on the guests. We use Siena Heights University each year because they make the process simple and they provide a great space.
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User2786180 Sent on 06/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Very flexible and easy to work with. Also very helpful. Highly recommend.
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Brandy Sent on 05/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The venue was beautiful. The Archangelus room was perfect. It had great lighting and the staircase was beautiful. The Benincasa Hall was big and they set up the area exactly how we asked. They worked with us to ensure our menu was exactly how we wanted it. The price was reasonable and you can provide your own alcohol as long as you hire a bartender which saved us alot of money. They were very friendly and always responded quickly to any questions I had. Our wedding was perfect and they helped make it an amazing day. Thank you
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Jennifer Sent on 06/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Siena heights is a great place for a wedding reception. Its very roomy and clean. The staff was fast at picking the plates up off the table after pur guest were done eating. The food was hot and moist.
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Ginny Sent on 05/30/2018
4.9 out of 5 rating
Many of our wedding guests commented to us about their tasty meals and how quickly everyone was served. Betsy and her staff were great. Definitely would recommend them to our friends.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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I highly recommend Siena Heights University & Catering to clients searching for a beautiful venue with fabulous catering. I've worked with SHU on numerous events and have found their staff to be accessible, professional and very accommodating to clients and outside vendors. I look gladly forward to each event I work at SHU!

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Siena Heights University & Catering frequently asked questions

Siena Heights University & Catering includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Siena Heights University & Catering includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Siena Heights University & Catering for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
Siena Heights University & Catering offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Siena Heights University & Catering offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Siena Heights University & Catering offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Siena Heights University & Catering offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Siena Heights University & Catering is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in professionalism.
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