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The WMU Catering staff is a dynamic and dedicated group of professionals who can help you create a package that is tailored to your individual needs and tastes. Their extensive backgrounds in customer service, hospitality and event planning guarantee that professionals have addressed every detail of your event.

Our event staff will arrange for special services, including:

  • Banquet facilities
  • Beverage services
  • Cake cutting service
  • Hall decorations
  • Menu selection
  • Linen service
  • Special equipment rental

WMU Event space

  • The Bernhard Center facilities offer modern business meeting spaces or grand ballroom venues for up to 1,200 guests.
  • Heritage Hall offers flexible event spaces open to the community; including conference rooms, a ballroom and outdoor spaces.
  • Kanley Chapel is an inter-faith chapel that can accommodate wedding ceremonies with up to 300 guests.
  • The Oaklands, a charming and historic home, is the perfect setting for rehearsal dinners or an overnight stay.

To book your event with us today, please call us at (269) 387-4868 or email bc-catering@wmich.edu. Let us know you found us on WeddingWire.

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Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Indian
Italian
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Western Michigan University

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Sarah Sent on 02/24/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Great Venue!
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Cheryl Sent on 07/30/2008
4.2 out of 5 rating
Everything was beautiful. Pictures in the garden area turned out great. They were very accodomating to our needs.
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User1678614 Sent on 06/25/2014
4.1 out of 5 rating
My wedding reception was the Bernhard Center in one of the ballrooms. Overall, the event met my expectations and I had a wonderful night. The planning process was tedious and I had to be super organized to craft it into what I wanted. While the staff were very supportive, most of the interactions were strictly business. I really had to push to make it personal.

Regardless, the food was great, the dancing was fun, and the guests were happy. And the moscato was delicious! We got to use Kanley Chapel for the ceremony (free of charge) and that was very convenient. Fortunately parking worked out too as the meters are free on the weekend. Go Broncos!
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User2318715 Sent on 09/16/2015
4 out of 5 rating
We only used WMU Catering for their bar service. The price was high but usually bar services are. We were provided with two bar tenders that evening that seemed...inexperienced. They ran out of garnishes halfway through the night which was disappointing but other than that service, they were enjoyable to work with. Kara is the coordinator for their services and she was really easy to work with. I was concerned about how expensive everything would be and she worked with me to get our price down.
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Western Michigan University frequently asked questions

Western Michigan University offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Western Michigan University offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
At Western Michigan University, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Southern
At Western Michigan University, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Western Michigan University provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Western Michigan University offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Western Michigan University is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in average response time, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.1 in value and 4 in flexibility.
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