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The Harris Building is an all-inclusive wedding venue located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With its historic character, flexible event space, and dedicated staff, the venue guarantees a wedding experience that you and your guests will treasure, and talk about for a lifetime.

We invite you to say "I do" in our breath-taking, 18-foot ceiling domed ballroom, dance the night away on our original hardwood floors, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones in a breath-taking building.

Provide a stress-free experience for your guests with our complimentary valet service. Save time searching, and party all night with our professional and dynamic in-house DJ. Let our team of event professionals take care of the finer details, and allow yourself to enjoy every precious moment of your special day.

Let's Make Your Event Timeless.

Facilities and Capacity

The Harris Building is conveniently located just off US-131 in Downtown Grand Rapids. Built in 1892, on the site of the former Grand Rapids Union, the venue provides a historic backdrop for your special day. The building’s second floor includes an expansive domed ballroom with 18-foot ceilings. Brick walls and craftsman-style woodwork add additional charm to your celebration. Wedding ceremonies held here have a limit of 200 guest chairs, though the venue itself can accommodate up to 250 of your family and friends.

Services Offered

Couples will receive professional event planning assistance from the venue’s helpful and professional team of specialists. When working with this event space for your big day, you will have access to the following wedding services and items included in your rental package:

  • Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Professional DJ, A/V, Lighting Services
  • Dance Floor
  • Black or White Floor-Length Linens
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Professional Event Coordination Services
  • Bridal Loft Suite
  • Chandeliers & Lounge-Style Furniture
  • Built-in Bar & Catering Prep Kitchen
  • Event Security

Additional services offered include decor rental, decor set-up, and tear-down services, photo booth rental, and late-night food services. These options are available for additional purchase above and beyond the original package pricing.

Cuisine/Bar

The venue works with a list of preferred professional caterers to ensure that your celebration is as stress-free as possible. Various dining services, such as buffets, cocktail receptions, family-style service, hors d’oeuvres, plated service, stations, and others, are all at your disposal. Couples can opt for either a limited or an open bar for their event and can also select from an array of bar services, provided through Distinctive Catering:

  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer, Wine, & Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drinks
  • Specialty Beer & Wine

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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?

$5,495

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

$4,995

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?

$895

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

$895

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
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?

$13

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
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
December

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Reviews of The Harris Building

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The Harris Building is highly praised for its beautiful loft-like aesthetic, exceptional service, and helpful staff, including Jennifer, Emily, and Connor, who went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and perfect wedding experience. Reviewers highlight the venue's convenient location, spacious layout accommodating large guest lists, diverse services like valet and photo booth, and the prompt communication and assistance provided throughout the planning process. The historic building's industrial yet inviting vibe, versatile spaces for different wedding events, and positive guest experiences make it a highly recommended wedding venue in downtown Grand Rapids.

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The Harris Building is highly praised for its beautiful loft-like aesthetic, exceptional service, and helpful staff, including Jennifer, Emily, and Connor, who went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and perfect wedding experience. Reviewers highlight the venue's convenient location, spacious layout accommodating large guest lists, diverse services like valet and photo booth, and the prompt communication and assistance provided throughout the planning process. The historic building's industrial yet inviting vibe, versatile spaces for different wedding events, and positive guest experiences make it a highly recommended wedding venue in downtown Grand Rapids.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 23 reviews
Google
4.6/5 194 reviews
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Sent on 06/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Get married at the Harris Building!!!

The Harris Building was hands down the BEST decision we made for our May 22, 2021 wedding. The building is absolutely breathtaking, the staff (shout out to Kelsi and team) are responsive, organized, and incredibly helpful, and given our last minute COVID changes, they were willing to work with us to make it the best day we could have ever imagined. I HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone looking for an elegant, urban atmosphere for their wedding, and seeking peace of mind during the planning process. I can't say enough great things about this venue and will certainly recommend it for any future event.
E
Emma Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A great venue! so glad we booked with Harris

The Harris Building was wonderful. Jen and Maddie were absolute rock stars and helped in every way you can imagine. They were funny, personable, and so committed to providing a wonderful experience. They have an easy to use portal to help both you and them keep track of your wedding timeline/goals. We were both nervous wrecks, but they were able to keep us on the straight and narrow. I can’t say enough about them, or how beautiful the venue is. If you like an open space with a “loft” like aesthetic, it’s the dream. They have elevators in addition to stairs, and multiple bathrooms. Not to mention that the location is amazing and a 10 minute walk or less from most hotels in the area. Don’t wait, book now!
Allie
Allie Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Harris Building Exceeded Every Expectation

The Harris Building exceeded our expectations for our wedding! Since we live out of town, most of our planning was done virtually, and their team made us feel completely at ease from start to finish. They were kind, communicative, and truly cared about making our day perfect. Any hiccups that came up were handled smoothly behind the scenes, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy ourselves. We can’t thank them enough and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or event—you’ll be in the very best hands.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 07/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A+ Experience at Downtown Grand Rapids Venue!

We booked the Harris Building for our May 2025 wedding and it was one of the best choices we made during our wedding planning process. From the initial tour, through the booking, until we said 'I do', the team at the Harris Building was phenomenal. Shout out to Jennifer, Emily, Connor, and the valet team! You made every step possible. The entire team was communicative, supportive, and kind. They guided us through our million and one questions, helped narrow down on key decisions, and navigated working with us as out-of-town clients. They ensured that the day of our wedding (and the moments leading up to it) went smoothly for both us and our guests.

The building itself is beautiful and well equipped, comfortably fitting our 160 person wedding. We were able to hold all wedding events at the venue, with guests being seamlessly moved between the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The bridal suite was spacious and overlooked the main area, providing a wonderful spot to get dressed, await the guests, and have a couple private moments away during the evening. The grooms suite was also a perfect spot for the gentlemen to get ready, play some corn hole, and relax.

In addition to the standard venue selections, we did use the valet service, which worked incredibly smoothly for our guests, and the Photo Booth. The photobooth was fantastic! We were able to bring our own backdrop (not a requirement), but have everything else provided. Each guest got a physical print out and an option to email/text a digital copy. The best part was that Jennifer and Emily sent us all the physical copies of the photos, along with a small gift, a couple weeks after the wedding. It was so fun for us to look through the pictures and see our guests having such a blast!

We also used their in-house DJ service. Connor did a great job covering the entire event and worked with us to curate several playlists for different portions of the evening. My husband and I created a Spotify playlist for the dance floor, but Connor ensured that songs were arranged and cut in a way that kept the dance floor moving. We had so many compliments from our guests about the party!

The location is also ideal, as the venue is situated within walking distance of several downtown hotels and other bars/restaurants!

If you are looking for a venue in downtown Grand Rapids, we could not recommend the Harris Building more! Jennifer and Emily truly love what they do and create a wonderful space for your special day!
Taryn
Taryn Sent on 04/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue!

We had a great experience using The Harris Building as our wedding venue. We were looking for a venue that was industrial but warm and inviting and would be large enough to fit our large guest list. We planned the wedding from Chicago and Emily and Jennifer were incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning process, the rehearsal, and the wedding day. Our guests were so impressed by the venue and the experience and we are so happy with how our wedding day turned out! We would recommend The Harris Building to anyone.
T
Tahler Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Williams Wedding 2024

We would book The Harris Building over and over again! From the moment we reached out to them, the quick communication and kindness from the staff was noticed. Leading up to the wedding day, Emily and Jennifer both were on top of everything. They helped us bring our vision to life and create the wedding of our dreams. On the wedding day, they were both on site and helping with anything that needed to be done. I cannot thank them enough for ensuring the day flowed perfectly and they felt like a part of our family. Wedding aside, they also offer their space for many different events, and we sure will be keeping this in mind just to be back in the beautiful space for another amazing time!
C
Chelsey Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best place for a wedding!!

Amazing staff! So professional, communicative and helpful!
Very affordable and SO BEAUTIFUL!
L
Lisa Sent on 09/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Harris building is AMAZING!!

My daughter's wedding was at the Harris building, and I cannot say enough good things about the place!!! The building is beautiful, and the staff were fabulous!! The wedding went off without any issues!! We can't thank them enough for making our daughter's day so special!!
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, Historic Building to Celebrate Your Special Day!

We had our wedding at the Harris Building recently and oh my goodness - it is such a beautiful, historic building that holds so much character. There is ample space for guests, to get ready in the morning, and for your decor. Decor needed is minimal due to the beautiful brick walls, industrial structure throughout the building, chandeliers in every room, and the beautiful windows with the street view off of their cocktail area. The staff are so friendly and helpful from start to finish. They answered all of our questions at our tour, responded promptly to emails or messages, and were extremely helpful all wedding weekend with last minute questions, set-up, and keeping everything on-time the day of. I have nothing but great things to say about this venue and the beautiful space you have to work with. Our guests are still raving about this building and the staff weeks later. I highly recommend if you're going for the industrial and historic vibe, choosing the Harris Building.
Weston
Weston Sent on 07/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Venue & Staff

My wife and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Harris Building in May of 2023. The venue was beautiful and the staff was a huge help. We planned our wedding from California and did not see the venue until the day before our wedding. It exceeded our expectations, as did the wonderful people that worked with us. From keeping our wedding party on task during rehearsal, to taking care of things behind the scenes on the wedding day, the staff at the Harris Building ensured our day was special.
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The Harris Building frequently asked questions

The Harris Building includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Harris Building includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Harris Building includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Harris Building for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
The Harris Building offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Harris Building offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
The Harris Building offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Harris Building offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Harris Building 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.
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