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Housed in the historic Grand Rapids Kindel Furniture building, The Goei Center hosts two of West Michigan's most authentic and premier event venues: The Goei Center - our original 14,000 sqft space that has two rooms and can fit up to 400 guests, and The Kindel Room - our newly renovated 7,000 sqft space that is one grand room and can fit up to 200 guests.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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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?

3,700

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

3,200

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?

$1,000

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?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

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

Bartender(s)

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware
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
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Goei Center

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Melissa Sent on 11/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect, simple and beautiful Intimate ceremony

We had a larger ceremony and reception scheduled at a different venue for the summer of 2020 but it didn't happen. Instead of waiting another year to get married, I researched alternative ways to get married during a pandemic and found the Intimate Ceremony package at The Goei Center. It was perfect! Just like an actual wedding but a lot less people and only for an hour.
Kylie was amazing! Responsive, flexible, helpful, caring, thoughtful and dedicated to make my day as perfect as it could be given the circumstances. Goei Center is a great choice for a venue!!
Katie
Katie Sent on 01/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

You can't go wrong..

We planned a Michigan wedding...from Oregon. Kylie is a dream and helped us plan from start to finish. Her attention to detail and fun personality made our planning process SO MUCH EASIER. For our wedding size, we chose the Kindel Room and it was PERFECT. Honestly, the space itself is so amazing it took minimal effort to beautify. I would absolutely recommend doing your research, but just know you can't go wrong with this space and this team!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 11/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue Ever!

Working with the Goei Center was absolutely amazing, start to finish. They were very attentive and available to answer all of my questions and meet with me anytime. We had the opportunity to work with Kylie as our Wedding Coordinator and we could not have asked for a better experience!
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Audrey Sent on 11/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

The Goei Center is not only a beautiful venue but the staff (office staff and maintenance staff) are beyond helpful, very knowledgable, and so accommodating. Working with Kylie made the wedding planning so much easier than I could've ever anticipated. Kylie listens to every detail and every insane request and can somehow envision it herself and will provide tips or just plain reassurance that it will all come together perfectly (and beautifully). Kylie is such an awesome person to work with and was always there at a drop of a hat for me (phone, email, text, in person). I'm so beyond grateful to have worked with her and the Goei staff for the most important day of my life!
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 07/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great staff and service!

We loved having our reception at the Goei Center! The staff was so friendly, helpful, flexible, and truly made the day special for us. Everything turned out so beautifully, and it was nice not to have to worry about anything. Having the two separate rooms was perfect, we were able to have cocktail hour in one and dinner and dancing in the other. I do think they are a bit on the pricy side, but with how great they are to work with and how much they do, it was worth it.
Lindsy
Lindsy Sent on 06/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue with LOTS of Charm!

The Goei Center was the perfect spot for our wedding! We had a little over 100 guests - the space didn't seem too cramped and it didn't come across as empty either. Lots of modern/industrial charm in this venue!
Emily
Emily Sent on 03/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Staff, Beautiful Venue

We booked the Goei Center for our wedding on March 3rd, 2019 and I honestly can't recommend the venue enough. The reason we booked it in the first place was for their beautiful building and how close it was to downtown GR. But after working with them for a little while I found out that the best part of the venue wasn't the venue itself but the people working for it! I worked with two beautiful ladies, Michaela and Kylie. Both of them answered every question I had (of which there were many!) quickly and were both extremely helpful, informative, and friendly! They were laid back but still very on top of what was going on and were always quick to help if I might need anything. On top of doing a fabulous job planning the wedding and coordinating it with me, they also did a great job helping everything run smoothly the day of as well. Overall the whole experience was amazing, mostly due to those two ladies. Thank you so much, Michaela and Kylie, and to the Goei Center for helping us have such an amazing day! ❤️
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day made a reality

Kylie and the whole team at the Goei Center went above and beyond helping us make our dream wedding come true. They were so easy to work with and assisted us in making each detailed decision about how our day would come together. The day of, they worked hard in bringing everything together so my husband and I could just enjoy it. I couldn't recommend them more- we will forever look back on our wedding day fondly :)
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Megan Sent on 12/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome, would have another event here!

I actually had the pleasure of working with several different coordinators at different times throughout my wedding. Each was professional, responsive and flexible. It was comforting knowing I didn't have to worry about anything at the venue. Everything was easy, seemless and the day of the actual wedding was perfect. I'd recommend The Goei not only for their venue, but also the staff, it was a pleasure to work with them!
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Ann Sent on 12/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

The Goei Center was exceptional from beginning to end. From our first contact to our big day, all went smmothly. We had wonderful support and guidance all along the way. Michaela was a fabulous contact person who made us feel welcomed. She was so patient, kind, and quick at communication. The venue itself is gorgeous, elegant, spacious, classic, the list goes on and on...
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Awards

105
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Perfect Reception Mobile DJ Service Perfect Reception Mobile DJ Service Wedding DJs

The Goei Center is a former factory that's been repurposed as a banquet/special events facility. So it is very unique, with lots of wood and brick throughout. I have DJ'd several events at the Goei and have been impressed every time.

The Catering Co. The Catering Co. Wedding Caterers

The Goei Center is such a unique facility that allows each client to really make the space their own! The staff is top notch and always goes above and beyond for each client. Lindsay is so helpful and you can tell she really wants every couple to have the best day of their lives. If you want to enjoy every step of the planning with your venue - choose the Goei Center! You and your guests will not be disappointed.

DreamScape Desserts DreamScape Desserts Wedding Cakes

We love working with the Goei Center! The venue is beautiful and the staff is excellent and friendly. We have done many weddings there, the organization and scheduling is fantastic and definitely helps the day of a wedding go along smoothly. We recommend the Goei Center and will certainly continue to do so!

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Goei Center frequently asked questions

Goei Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Goei Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Goei Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Goei Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Goei Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Goei Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Goei Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Goei Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Goei Center is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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