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For a sophisticated and intimate dining experience, nothing compares to hosting your guests in one of The Whitney's elegant dining rooms. The myriad of dining spaces are ideally suited for parties sizes from 10 - 290. The Garden is also available as a unique and colorful oasis for warm weather functions.

Whether you are planning a wedding, rehearsal dinner, anniversary, shower, birthday, corporate event, holiday celebration or simply wish to host a memorable event for your friends, The Whitney will help you create the perfect experience.

Contact our event team for information and booking.

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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?

$200

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

$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
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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?

$30

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

House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Beer

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

12

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion
Restaurant

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?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)

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?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Whitney

J
Jordan Sent on 11/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A truly magical experience

Amazing venue, highly recommended to anyone looking for a perfect spot to get married.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 07/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

The Whitney provided amazing food and service for my ceremony and reception. I had the ceremony in the garden and the reception inside Mrs. Whitney's bedroom which was upgraded at no cost because it wasn't booked on my wedding day. The event coordinators were very responsive and helpful. I could not have asked for a better wedding.
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Tracie Sent on 07/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great for events

We had our post-wedding brunch (day after wedding) for all of our guests from out of town. It was wonderful. Samantha was really great to communicate with from start to finish. The brunch was delicious and I really appreciated that we never felt rushed; the staff allowed us time and space to take photos and enjoy each other's company. Hospitality was really excellent, setting was lovely, and food was delicious! Couldn't ask for anything more.
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Melissa Sent on 12/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our Daughter's wedding and reception was on 10/28/17 at The Whitney in Detroit. The staff was absolutely amazing, accommodating and extremely professional. The food was delicious from the hor dourves , to the soup and salad combination, the exquisite entree choices . Many of our guests told us that the food was the most delicious they've ever had at a wedding reception, we agreed. It was a unique and beautiful venue to have a wedding, so warm and romantic. We highly recommend The Whitney for any occasion, thank you for making our Daughter and her Husband's day so special, we could not have been more pleased.

Sincerely,
Melissa & David Kizer
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Maria Sent on 10/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our wedding reception there from 12-3:30PM on 10/21/17. I was blown away by Sams (events coordinator) professionalism, attention to detail, and her calm and cooler demeanor. She was nothing but a joy to work with and made our day even more special. I highly recommend this place for wedding receptions. The staff we had were super friendly and fun to be around. We had a three course brunch menu and the food was PERFECT. It being our wedding reception, of course the bar was raised high. Sam met every expectation we asked for and she went above and beyond. I highly recommend this place. They also let us bum around afterwards to take wedding pictures there. We also did a cake cutting, hired a pianist and did dances on the second floor. It was just an incredible day and a large reason was because of Sam and her staff. Cant thank them enough!
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Mike Sent on 10/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Samantha, the events coordinator was absolutely fantastic in helping us put together the wedding of our dreams. She was fast to respond, professional, really understood our vision and was excellent at helping us put everything together. The Whitney is absolutely beautiful and we'd absolutely recommend it for anyone looking for a unique venue to get married in Detroit
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Angela Sent on 10/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you're planning to have a small intimate wedding, this is the place to go! The garden is gorgeous, and the mansion is absolutely stunning. You couldn't go wrong either way. Also, the food is amazing and the staff is so accommodating!
Beth
Beth Sent on 08/01/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I used The Whitney for my ceremony location and I couldn't be more thrilled with how things turned out. The staff was great from walk throughs to the rehersal and the day off. It was so beautiful and captured the feeling I wanted for my wedding day. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day run smoothly!
G
Stacy Sent on 11/01/2011
5 out of 5 rating
This was the most amazing place to hold a small, intimate wedding. The historical venue provided the perfect backdrop and we were treated amazing by the staff. Especially Brigett Gossett who catered to my every question and made sure that my day went off without a hitch (no pun intended :o)
kelly
Kelly Sent on 06/08/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I book the Whitney for june 11th then decided months later that i needed to change to the week before, they had no problem. The banquet manager had changed during the time I was contacting them, but I had no problems with this. Everything I had discussed with the previous manager had been told to the next one. Kristine was great at returning my calls and putting my mind at ease about everything. They even served a gluten free meal for my son. The day was hot and the building was even hotter. I had asked for the air to be turned a little lower, as I was really hot. they did their best, but it is an old bldg and very hard to control the temp. I had absolutely no problems and everything went as planned. It was a perfect day!
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The Whitney frequently asked questions

The Whitney includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Whitney includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Whitney includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Whitney for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Restaurant
The Whitney offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Whitney offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Whitney offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Whitney offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
The Whitney is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.4 in average response time.
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