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The Grosse Pointe Academy is a historic chapel wedding venue located in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. While this romantic gem specializes in catholic ceremonies, they warmly welcome couples from all walks of life. Historic and evocative, the property has an inviting quality that your nearest and dearest will surely fall in love with. From your "I do" moment to your final reception dance, The Grosse Pointe Academy can set the stage for every beautiful part of your once-in-a-lifetime event.

Facilities and Capacity

Initially built in 1899, this gorgeous chapel features French Gothic architecture, ceilings that soar to the heavens, and a naturally-lit interior, making it a true blessing for your wedding photo collection. Up to 190 of your loved ones can join you to celebrate your nuptials here. The waterfront setting is ideal for outdoor wedding ceremonies of 200 guests or fewer. At your outdoor wedding ceremony, your guests can enjoy the view of the historic campus and Lake St. Clair. The Grosse Pointe Academy invites you to hold your wedding reception along the shores of Lake St. Clair. On the wedding day, you and your loved ones can have exclusive access to the property to ensure privacy during your reception.

Services Offered

A wedding coordinator can be provided by The Grosse Pointe Academy for day-of assistance, including the rehearsal, to make sure that everything goes smoothly. The team is happy to provide you with a list of preferred vendors for catering and rentals. They can also assist with vendor coordination for rental delivery and setup.

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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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

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?

$2,000

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

$1,850

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

Bridal Suite
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Chapel. Outdoor.

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Religious
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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 The Grosse Pointe Academy

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Amanda Sent on 06/26/2013
4.4 out of 5 rating
We were very happy with our ceremony at Grosse Pointe Academy Chapel. The chapel was breathtaking. We used a string trio for our music, and it set the mood perfectly. The only things negative things i can say are that they can take a while to get back to you, but that is because Peggy (who handles ceremony planning) is only in the office 3 days per week, also they were a little stringent on getting us out of the chapel immediately after the ceremony, since it costs so much to use the space, we were expecting a little more time to take pictures with our families. All in all, it was the perfect place to get married!
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Sarah Sent on 11/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sylvia with the Academy Team

Syliva was wonderful!! Excellent attention to detail and very responsive to our questions and inquiries. Sylvia really supported us throughout the wedding process and made sure that we knew she was putting us first!
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Annie Sent on 10/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sylvia is the BEST!!!

Sylvia was absolutely wonderful to work with while planning my wedding. Her attention to detail, flexibility, and responsiveness made our wedding planning process so much easier.
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Anna Sent on 04/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Gorgeous views and landscaping. The pictures were wonderful and the front lawn was the perfect location for our tent reception. Fantastic venue!
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Kaela Sent on 10/28/2022
4.2 out of 5 rating

Overall good

It was beautiful and Sylvia was very helpful. We had a minor organ problem that Stephanie helped us with.
Angela
Angela Sent on 10/20/2022
4.2 out of 5 rating

Ceremony/GP Academy Chapel

I am a bride who got married at GP Academy Chapel October of 2022. The chapel itself is absolutely stunning and I was very happy with the chapel and the property overall. It’s right on the water which is gorgeous for photos. Throughout my engagement I worked with Sylvia who was wonderful. She was very responsive, kind and always helpful. Unfortunately we did not have the best experience once our care was handed over to another coordinator, Juliana. She actually forgot our rehearsal dinner and was quite rude when we spoke to her the evening it happened. After many phone calls and back and forth discussion she finally sent Sylvia over to complete our rehearsal, over an hour late which interviewed with our dinner plans. I understand things happen but I did not appreciate the way she handled things or spoke to my husband and I. It was very stressful for us right before our wedding with 50+ guests in front of us. I can’t say enough about Sylvia and how awesome she is. I would just triple check your dates and times so this isn’t forgotten for others moving forward. I would recommend this venue as it’s beautiful but it is very important to stay on top of things.
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Jenn Sent on 09/13/2020
1 out of 5 rating

How to make a bride cry....

and not in a good way. Where should we begin? To start, it is very difficult to get in contact with this venue to work out any details. My niece, the bride, tried to contact the coordinator for several weeks and no one called her back to confirm the venue and that the event was still scheduled as planned, due to the current pandemic situation. Once the event was confirmed and about a month before the event, my niece was told the academy would not be supplying chairs. This was disappointing because one would think this information should have been disclosed at the time
the event was planned. Additionally, when the wedding party showed up for the rehearsal, the coordinator was so disorganized that the officiant ended up directing the wedding party. On the day of the event, the coordinator was late and the building was closed, even though the bridal party was told the building would be open all day. This forced the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding and the bridal party only had 30 minutes to prepare. Then, before the ceremony commenced and during the bride's pre-wedding photos, the coordinator confronted the bride, instead of anyone else who would be less affected, and demanded that the chairs be moved immediately from where they were placed.This is information that could have been given to the groom or father of either the bride or groom or anyone other than the bride. This was very upsetting to my niece and totally unnecessary. In conclusion, the coordinator was unprofessional and truthfully the only thing you're paying for is a lawn. We, a very large and social family, would NEVER recommend this venue service to anyone, let alone a bride who is looking forward to one of the most important days of her life.
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The Grosse Pointe Academy frequently asked questions

The Grosse Pointe Academy includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
The space offered by The Grosse Pointe Academy for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Religious
  • Waterfront
The Grosse Pointe Academy offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Grosse Pointe Academy offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Grosse Pointe Academy offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
The Grosse Pointe Academy offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
The Grosse Pointe Academy is recommended by 82% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in value, 4.1 in average response time, 4.1 in flexibility, 4 in quality of service and 4 in professionalism.
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