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About

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the University Club of Grand Rapids is a wedding venue where charm and grandeur are affordable for couples' big day. The exquisite private club has over 90 years of experience in entertainment and social camaraderie, making it even more ideal for couples and their dreamlike occasion.

Facilities and Capacity

The 10th floor of the University Club is elegant and offers all couples will need for their special day, including several rooms that can provide a beautiful setup for a grand celebration. The private hall offers panoramic city views that will wow guests, making for a stunning wedding backdrop. With the seven banquet facilities available for use, couples can host up to 300 of their closest friends and family for the romantic affair.

Services Offered

At the University Club, the professional staff will assist couples in designing an event that exceeds their expectations. They offer many accommodations to help couples take in their day and enjoy it without stress or worry. Some of those highlights include no room rental fees, free parking, no setup or cleanup fees, and free white linens and colored napkins. Each occasion is created exclusively to fit couples’ needs. The vintage venue also takes care of cake, lighting, sound, and event planning, ensuring the joyous occasion is seamlessly planned and executed. Couples can rent event times for their special day, including chairs, tables, furniture, and a dance floor. The University Club’s facilities are perfect for bridal showers, engagement parties, ceremonies, and wedding receptions, catered to couples’ desires. Other services provided include:

  • Barware and flatware
  • A bar based on consumption

Location

Just two miles out of downtown Grand Rapids, the University Club is surrounded by local landmarks and gems, including the Grand Rapids Brewing Co., the Grand Rapids Public Museum, the Van Andel Arena, 20 Monroe Live, and more museums, parks and restaurants that will entertain all couples and guests. Luxury hotels on the waterfront are less than a mile away from the country club, and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport is only 13 miles away, making traveling easy for all out-of-town loved ones.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of University Club of Grand Rapids

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Brittney Sent on 10/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing price, staff, location and view of downtown!

I went to check out University club of Grand rapids and the staff was absolutely amazing! I am so excited that I found this venue on wedding wire to have my wedding at;)
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Gina Sent on 02/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very flexible and best value

Wedding coordinator has been amazing
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Katie Sent on 09/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The University Club was an amazing venue for our wedding! The staff there is extremely professional, honest, and accommodating. The event coordinator, Katie, was incredible. We completely trusted her to make our day run smoothly and she did just that and more! She communicated with our DJ on the timeline and made sure we were enjoying our night. Not only is Katie a huge highlight to the venue, but the food is delicious. Everyone said our food was the best food they've had at a wedding! The cake was great too. Another plus to having your wedding at the University Club is that you don't need to go to any outside vendors for things- the University Club has everything you need: food, cake, linens, dance floor, everything. Not to mention, the view from the tenth floor is beautiful. You have a great view of the whole city wherever you are in the club. Also, we loved that the University Club could hold a lot of guests and not feel crowded because people aren't just stuck in one room. Our guests loved that parking was validated and they could easily walk to their hotel after the reception since the UC is in the heart of downtown. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue!
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Sara Sent on 12/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue and very accommodating, responsive management. The reception turned out wonderfully. Parking was included which is key for a downtown location. The food (especially the beef!) was delicious!
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User2119384 Sent on 05/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The venue has an awesome view of downtown!
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Michelle Sent on 06/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about the University Club. Meg and Katie were wonderful to work with, and were very quick to help me with anything I needed throughout the planning process. On the day of, the food was great, the service was wonderful, and everyone had an amazing time! Great venue!!
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Mary Sent on 09/11/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Because we had several out of town guests staying at the Amway, the University Club was a perfect location. Katie, event planner, is great to work with and has the experience to individualize the type of reception you are looking for. The food is all made on site and is fresh and fabulous. The location on the 10th floor provides a birds eye view of downtown GR and parking is included. The overall service and value was exceptional!
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Tara Sent on 05/24/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough great things about the University Club! My reception was perfect and I owe it to Katie and the rest of the staff at the University Club. I loved the view and the food was great!! The best part of our reception was watching the fireworks go off while my husband and I were dancing (fireworks were from a baseball game and we could see them clearly from the University Club). The whole night was perfect. Katie took care of all of the major details. Thanks Katie!!!
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Anne Sent on 01/26/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The University Club was a perfect venue for us! Great location in the center of everything in Grand Rapids with beautiful views. The majority of our guests were from out of town and really enjoyed the "downtown experience." Michelle was incredibly helpful with all my questions and special requests and didn't try to talk me into anything. Very flexible and accommodating. I loved the layout of the club, having multiple rooms for my guests to enjoy. The food was good, service was excellent. But the value we got for our money was most important to us.
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Katie Sent on 11/03/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
Our wedding reception was absolutely beautiful. Katie, the event planner was great to work with. Very detail oriented and quick to respond to emails. She took the initiative to set up & decorate the entire event for us when we did not pay for that service. It was such a weight lifted off my shoulders and I am truly grateful. The food was so delicious and the service was timely and professional. My only downfall was how we were charged for extra plates based on guest requests the day of. We were not informed of these requests until we received our bill. We were charged extra for these requests which we did not give permission to serve. We were also charged an "excessive cleaning fee" which we could not measure.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Eastern Floral Eastern Floral Wedding Florists

This beautiful venue is a hidden Gem! I never even knew it was there until our first wedding there. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! and it overlooks the beautiful downtown view. The staff is so great to work with!!!!!

Ideal Events & Design Ideal Events & Design Wedding Planners

University Club of Grand Rapids is such a great venue! Katie and her team do everything they can to make sure a bride and groom get the day they want. And the food is always just wonderful! As a planner, they are a wonderful venue to work with to create a seamless celebration!

Heyday Event Lab Heyday Event Lab Wedding Planners

I have had the pleasure of working with the University Club twice as an event coordinator. They are so very friendly, organized, and eager to please. The facility is always spotless and they make sure to set it up exactly as discussed. On the big day they are always well staffed and events go off without a hitch. They are willing to work with a couple on special requests such as incorporating local food and beverages or accommodation of unique themes. The views of the vibrant city are bountiful from this perch atop the skyline. UC is a great place to hold your wedding reception or any lovely party for that matter!

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University Club of Grand Rapids frequently asked questions

University Club of Grand Rapids includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
University Club of Grand Rapids includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by University Club of Grand Rapids for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Restaurant
University Club of Grand Rapids offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
University Club of Grand Rapids offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
University Club of Grand Rapids offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
University Club of Grand Rapids offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
University Club of Grand Rapids is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in value.
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