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Lori Wilmes
Lori Wilmes
Sales Manager

Woman-owned

37 years in business

We speak English

Large team (21+ members)

Gilmore Catering is proud to present The Gilmore, an elegant wedding and events venue located in the heart of Comstock Park, Michigan. Art Deco and mid-century modern décor are perfectly intertwined at this property, with stylish furnishings and lighting on display in every room. The team would love to welcome you to The Gilmore and help you host an event "with character," building on their over 30-year legacy of catering and banqueting success!

Facilities and Capacity

The Gilmore can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions, allowing every moment of your special day to flow effortlessly into the next. The venue boasts three well-appointed celebration areas, all with their own unique style and ambiance. From glamorous gatherings in The Grand Luxe Ballroom to intimate parties in The Mercury Room, there is an event space for every story at The Gilmore. For al fresco events, the expansive outdoor terrace offers a comfortable place to chat, relax, and celebrate with family and friends.

Services Offered

You will work with the Gilmore Catering team to design a bespoke menu for your big day, featuring chef-inspired dishes that showcase the best local ingredients and flavors. The venue's professional event coordinators have helped countless couples bring their unique vision for their event to life, so you can rest assured that every detail of your special day will reflect you, your beloved, and your love story.

Location

The Gilmore is situated on West River Drive Northeast, next to Bier Distillery. It's north of the Grand Rapids city center and is easily accessible via Highway 131, northbound. Grand River is a stone's throw from the property, and overnight accommodation options are nearby.

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?

$1,500

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?

$1,500

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

$1,000

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
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
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November

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Reviews of The Gilmore

Weddingwire
4.6/5 77 reviews
Google
4.3/5 8 reviews
Allie
Allie Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect In Every Way

English Hills was everything we needed. The event coordinator was incredible. Flexible, responsive, and kind. She was understanding and I felt like she truly cared about giving us the wedding we dreamed of. The prices were also incredibly reasonable, without sacrificing on quality. I'd recommend this venue again and again!
A
Ashley Sent on 09/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Alex and English Hills Country Club we’re amazing to work with. We switched venues only two months before our wedding due to COVID restrictions and they were so helpful in making that process much less stressful. 4 days before our wedding we had to make the call to move the reception indoors due to storms and again, English Hills and Alex were so incredibly helpful in making that happen on such short notice. It was a seamless transition not to mention we received so many compliments from our guests on the food. We absolutely loved working with English Hills and with Alex and would 10/10 recommend booking your reception at English Hills. You won’t be disappointed!
Carolynn
Carolynn Sent on 08/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue & Staff!

The staff was incredibly accommodating and went the extra mile to make my wedding perfect - thank you!
Mike
Mike Sent on 08/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dreams Come True!

Alex L. and her team make dreams come true! Enjoyed our wedding celebration and would highly recommend English Hills for your event needs!
P
Ps Sent on 07/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

This is my 2nd daughter having her wedding at English Hills. They totally go above and beyond for you. I loved that they took care of so many questions and concerns and made my daughters wedding perfect.
We also used the Rose Garden at the 4 mile location for the ceremony and it was perfect!! Great for pictures. We had the reception at the ballroom on West River which is always beautiful. Food was great and highly recommend for a large number of friends and family.

Thank you Alex and Kim for being so patient with me during this covid planning and making both my daughters wedding PERFECT!!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 12/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Can't imagine having our wedding elsewhere

Our reception was amazing!! The food was fantastic, the staff were great and everyone had a great time! Definitely recommend!
S
Stephanie Sent on 09/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING and helpful!

BEYOND pleased with this venue we were in the PGA room at the country club. From the very beginning we felt comfortable and Kim made us feel so special and genuine during the beginning stages of planning. Throughout the year while we were planning every email was answered the day I sent it. They were very informative and helped guide us to the very end.

The day before we went in and spoke to Paul who was going to help manage the night was so kind and quick to help us adjust and move things around that better suited our vision. HE was INCREDIBLE the night of and the staff was so fun and kind the night of the wedding.

The food was amazing, all of our guest kept telling us how good it was. We had one bartender and she kept up with ALL of our guest. It was pretty impressive!

This place was affordable and I will 110% recommend English Hills to anyone that is planning a wedding. Thank you guys again for such awesome work.
S
Sarah Sent on 08/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue Ever!

Kim and her staff were fabulous! Kim checked in often and was always there when we had questions. She always had time to meet with us in person. Kim made us feel very welcomed. The event center was gorgeous and staff on the wedding day were very attentive and genuinely excited for us. Very affordable! Thank you to all staff and Kim for being with us every step of the way. We highly recommend English Hills!
L
Leeshaun Sent on 07/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful and memorable event

The staff was great, never made us feel rushed, always friendly and helpful! The food was absolutely delicious, it's been almost a year and we still talk about how good it was!
J
Jarrell Sent on 01/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great place

It was great visit it I like place
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Team

Lori Wilmes
Lori Wilmes
Sales Manager
Angela Shea
Angela Shea
Director of Catering

Professional Network & Endorsements

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A staff that will go above and beyond for EVERY client, food that is positively amazing and six different rooms to choose from - How can you go wrong? English Hills consistently proves they are one of the best banquet and reception venues in Grand Rapids and continue to be a partner with Complete weddings + events. With so many set up options, you can't go wrong and every event turns out to be a good time! Look to them to service you for your big day - be it a wedding or any other event!

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We so enjoy working with English Hills Event Center! Their staff always goes above and beyond and their food is incredible. We love when our clients book an event here, because we know the venue will handle all food, flow, and clean up with ease! Proud to have them as one of our preferred vendors!

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The Gilmore frequently asked questions

The Gilmore includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Gilmore includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Gilmore includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Gilmore for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
The Gilmore offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Gilmore offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Gilmore offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Gilmore offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Gilmore is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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