Lafayette Grande Reviews

Omg!!!! The Crystal Ballroom!!! This was the perfect venue for us. The tiered seating, amazing food and all around accommodations created the perfect venue for our wedding. Each and every guest raved about it all.

I could not have asked for a better venue! The Crystal Ballroom is such a unique and beautiful room and I was so happy to find a place that held the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in the same place. The tiered seating was absolutely perfect, my husband and I were able to see every single guest from our table, which was very important to us. Friends and family are still talking about how good the food was! There is plenty of space for the bridal party to relax and many spots to take pictures inside the historic building - including sunset photos on the roof! I was so excited to show off this venue to all our friends. I am so grateful for Lauren, Ryan and the entire staff for all their hard work and being so accommodating and kind. Thank you for everything!

Just had our daughter's wedding in the Crystal Ballroom at The Lafayette Grande in Pontiac. It was beautiful and unique setting. Have to see it to understand! The staff there led by Lauren and Ryan are first class. From our first encounter to the day after the wedding as we picked everything up, they could not have been more professional, accommodating and easy to work with. The food was wonderful - the staff who worked the event were incredible. We're still getting comments about the food and the setting from family and friends. Thank you Lafayette Grande for making our daughter and son-in-law's special day just that - special!

Where to begin!! Lafayette Grande was absolutely wonderful and swoon worthy! Their staff is so friendly and accommodating. From the beginning of our journey down to the the days leading up they were responsive and super helpful. Ryan is a friend to us now! He made sure all the tiny details were worked our beforehand so all was on the same page. Everything about LG was perfection! Nothing but rave reviews from guests about the service and the food was spectacular! Our room looked stunning and it was just the way we envisioned it! If you are looking to WOW your guests with architecture and charm Lafayette Grande is the way to go. Price points are excellent! We would do it all over again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much LG!!!!!!

This is a long review but I need to give credit where credit is due. The Lafayette Grande staff is PHENOMENAL and nothing less. My husband and I have been through a lot with the Lafayette. We were originally supposed to have our wedding there in June of 2020, and were SO excited to do so. Because of COVID, we not only had to postpone, but downsize our wedding. Therefore, we could no longer have our wedding at the Lafayette.

While we were super bummed that we couldn't use their amazing venue, we did however still want them to be apart of the day. Since their food is top notch, we opted to use their catering service. Ryan and Greg were so gracious in letting us use our deposits to have them cater part of our new wedding. LET. ME. TELL. YOU. Best decision we've ever made.

We ended up getting a pig, vegetable lasagna, a bananas foster station, bar service, servers and bartenders. We were so surprised when the entire Kosch family graced us with their presence that day. And talk about service! Ryan, Greg, Robert and Lauren went over and above anything we could have ever expected. I even found out after the fact that they had someone bring up their CO² system because one of our kegs wasn't flowing very well.

We are beyond blown away by how wonderful this family is at what they do. Our guests raved about them the entire night. They provided absolutely delicious food, ridiculously good drinks, and even entertainment. Yes, you heard that right. I have never heard of a conga line forming for a dessert but they made it happen. Everyone LOVED it. I am still getting calls about how amazing the food and service was. They are all very wonderful people and treat you like you've been apart of their family forever.

As a bride and groom, to not have to worry about anything on your wedding day is worth its weight in gold. We didn't have to worry about a thing with them, they ran the show like they owned the place and we both are forever grateful for the Kosch family. We would have loved to have our wedding at the Lafayette, but we are so grateful that you were still able to be apart of our special day!

Thank you Ryan, Greg, Robert, and Lauren, you truly made our day the best it could have been. DO NOT HESITATE to hire the Lafayette Grande for either their full service menu or off site catering. They will always be my first recommendation!

Greg and Ryan were the absolute best! Very accommodating, flexible, and understanding. My wedding planners were coming all the way from Florida to set up and Ryan gave them very flexible options. The venue was absolutely gorgeous and really gave a grand appearance. The staff was very professional and welcoming.

Who would have thought that there was a hidden gem in downtown Pontiac? The Lafayette Grande is an old masonic temple built in the 1920s and is absolutely stunning, a lot of our local guests were really impressed! Lauren, Greg, and the staff was also incredibly flexible and accommodating and we were so glad to go with a venue where we could do both the ceremony and reception in one place. Even with upgrades (i.e. chiavari chairs, extra bar hour and upgrade, extra apps) their per person cost is really affordable compared to options you'd get in downtown Detroit. We went with a pork loin with apple chutney option which was probably my favorite but the rest was pretty standard wedding fare. We did family-style dinner and all the food seemed to come out on time and at the right temp. We added an extra bottled beer option to the bar since my husband is a bit craft beer fan and it was nice because whatever was unopened we got to keep. They even gave us a case of beer from the previous wedding since that couple forgot to take it. The groomsmen got ready on site in their Pontiac Lounge space and they had another case of beer, lunch, and snacks set-up for them pretty much at cost. The service staff was great and they helped to corral people for ceremony/dinner, open/shut main doors for the ceremony, and help navigate the old elevator. They even plated and set out our dessert table, even though we went with other vendors for the dessert. Probably my only complaint throughout the entire process was that they notify you of their monthly tastings a bit last minute (within 1-2 weeks), so it was a bit tricky trying to schedule to attend one since we were out-of-state, but I totally get it if most of their clients are local. Overall, it was nice to have a venue be really flexible and affordable, especially in regards to how we could set up the space and how we wanted to run things. Thanks for making our wedding day so special!

We couldn't have gotten married at a better place than the Lafayette Grande! We got married in the Crystal Ballroom. The whole building is a stunning example of beautiful 1920's Art Deco architecture, which is our favorite. The venue is family owned and run, which was important to us too. There was a lot more heart here than some of the other places we inquired about and checked out. Greg, Lauren, and the whole Lafayette Grande Staff treated us fantastically during our whole planning process and during our wedding day. Outstanding building, amazing food and service. This is truly a hidden gem among the Metro Detroit wedding industry. We will always treasure our memories made here on our wedding day. We will tell anyone we know planning a wedding in the area about Lafayette Grande. I would love to be in attendance at another wedding here and witness another couples dreams come true!

This space is beautiful so that speaks for itself, then you add on the amazing food and the best family oriented customer service you could ask for. We had our wedding in the Crystal Ballroom with the ceremony upstairs and the reception down stairs. The room is such a grand space and yet everyone still felt close enough were they could chat and get to know each other. We were able to get to the rooftop and get a picture with Pontiac's skyline in the back.

Greg and the team at Lafayette Grande were absolutely incredible! We ended up using them for outside catering (their own venue is amazing but dates didn't work out), and they treated us as if our entire wedding was at their venue. They were so personable every time we met to go through details and made everything so easy. During the week of our wedding when we were having some issues with our own venue, Greg even offered to step in and help in anyway he could! During our wedding Greg was their with his staff and they were awesome to work with, taking care of all of our guests needs. Now, service is very important, but ultimately the food is what matters the most, and the food was amazing. All of our guests raved about how good every thing was. They were so great, I hope to be able to have to have another reason to work with them in the future!

We had our wedding here in The Grande Ballroom and are so happy with how everything turned out! They have tastings once a month where the bride and groom eat for free, so we were able to try a lot of their food before we decided on our final menu. On our wedding day the food was even better than any of the tastings we had been to. We picked the roasted beef and carved pork butt which were both delicious, but the vegetarian alfredo lasagna is one of the best dishes I have ever had and was a huge hit! All of the staff was super friendly and helpful the night of our wedding. The venue is family owned and they were all helpful during the entire process. We were also lucky and had the room free the Friday before so we were able to set up early which was super convenient. The room looked gorgeous the day of, and all of our guests loved everything! We were also able to bring our own cake in without an extra fee, which some venues we looked at did not allow. For anyone looking for a unique wedding venue I would highly recommend Lafayette Grande!

Everything went according to plan. We met less than 5 times to go over everything and with that small amount of meetings, all of our wants were met. The vendor was always willing to give us a discount on pricing as well which was a huge bonus. Also, the venue was beautiful, all of the guests complimented us on picking it out.

This venue was everything we dreamed of and more. The entire Lafayette Grande family was an absolute dream to work with. They accommodated every request we had and were in near-constant contact with me to ensure everything went smoothly. Our guests raaaaaved about how gorgeous the venue was and how much fun they had. Lauren and the other staff that night handled our friends like champs - which is saying A LOT. Thank you so much, Lafayette Grande staff!

Lafayette Grande went above and beyond for our wedding and we couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out on our big day. First of all, the venue is quite unique and beautiful-it's an art deco theatre that's unlike anything else in Michigan and they are constantly doing renovations to improve the decoration and structural integrity of the building. The food was good and as a bonus, they let us bring in some appetizers from a restaurant with whom they have worked with before, and our own desserts and cake. They were so easy-going, polite, and accommodating with all of our requests.

We chose Lafayette Grande because it was a beautiful venue, the food was consistently good, and we could have our ceremony and reception all in one place. They really enjoy what they do and you can tell because all of our interactions were so productive and pleasant. They geek out on making a wedding special and unique-so if you want to think outside of the box, this is the place for you! We had a concert for our ceremony and a dessert room and they both turned out better than we envisioned. Our guests raved about the beauty of the venue, the fact that everything was in one place, the food, and how smoothly everything went. Overall, it was a very positive experience for us!

We were in the market for an off-site caterer at a venue which did not have a full kitchen, only a small prep kitchen. After a caterer that we had been talking to for months backed out on us, we were nervous about finding someone else who could cater at our venue without a full kitchen. The Lafayette Grande's Traveling Chef Catering exceeded all of our expectations! They assured us that they could keep our food warm until dinner, as they were, in fact, the first to ever cater at our venue. We loved that they offer a monthly taste test, where we could try many different dishes and figured out what we liked and didn't like. Each month featured different dishes, so by the time we had to make our selections, we had tried most of their menu! They have an excellent menu- we received so many compliments on our food! They also set up a great food display with an ice sculpture for our cocktail hour. We also used Lafayette Grande's services for our bar. They also offer a late-night snack, which we were initially undecided about, but happy we finally went with it. People loved it! From start to finish, Lauren, Ryan, and everyone at Lafayette was helpful in answering our questions, reassuring us, and giving us the best wedding reception!

Lafayette Grande was amazing! The food was delicious and the staff was professional and responsive. Amazing quality, would highly recommend!

Made the absolute best choice possible! The food and level of service was incredible. The potatoes were perfect! Guests loved all of the food - I'm still getting comments!

WOW - they are INCREDIBLE! Our guests LOVED the food, the dancing, the venue....everything was seamless and perfect and they are so accommodating and helpful and responsive. You want to choose Lafayette Grande!!!

My husband and I searched for a venue for over a year, going to place after place after place. Then we came across the Lafayette Grande. This unique place captured our attention. We were on the 4th floor the Crystal ballroom. Upon the first meeting until the end, Ryan, Greg, Rob and beautiful Lauren were extremely helpful, fun and amazing people to work with and to talk to. The day of the wedding and during set up an wonderful young man was so helpful and was right there to do anything we needed. Doug and I couldn't have imagined our day without them and this beautiful place. Because of their great service and this gorgeous place, our number one compliment from the wedding is "that was the best wedding I have ever been to and in an incredible place too". Photos do not do it justice! I can't forget about the food. OMG the food!!! We were able to attend a few food tastings and everything we had was great. It was so difficult to choose. They have a variety to choose from, and they were so great in accommodating my mom who has multiple food allergies.

My husband and I are so incredibly happy that we selected the Lafayette Grande for our ceremony and reception venue! Our wedding was on NYE so we knew we needed to pick a location that was beautiful on the inside because no one would be going outside at the end of December and, because it gets dark around 6:00 p.m., even if people did go outside, there'd be nothing to see! The Lafayette Grande is a masonic temple from the 1920's and the owners have carefully and meticulously maintained the original beauty and décor of the location and the rooms.

We got married in the fourth floor, Crystal Ballroom, which is so unique and gorgeous! The ballroom is tiered so it looks like a cabaret/dinner theater. One of my biggest complaints with weddings is when you can't see the bride and groom because of the layout of the room but because of the tiered seating in our ballroom, everyone could see everything going on in the room at all times.

Not only is the venue itself beautiful but the staff is wonderful - the level of customer service we received was excellent! The owners of the venue involve themselves in every aspect of its operations to ensure their clients are happy with their wedding, event, etc.

Finally, the food is fantastic! They started out as a catering company and eventually purchased the Lafayette Grande so they could offer full-service events to their clients. The owners are Hungarian so their traditional Hungarian dishes were absolutely incredible! (The chicken paprikash was my favorite!)

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! Food was outstanding! My entire guest list Loved everything about the place. Lauren, Greg, All of them, handled every aspect of my needs greatly. Andrew, you are awesome! attentive, if I needed even so much as a tissue, he brought, immediately! I could not have asked for more excellence. My day was perfect!

I got married in the Grande Ballroom at the Lafayette Grande. Everything from start to finish with this venue was amazing. When I took the tour with my architect (and frankly quite nosey) father, Greg showed us every nook and cranny without hesitation, setting my father at ease. We booked that day and without hesitation. The best thing about this venue is that its already beautiful. I saved so much money not having to worry about decoration. They are quick to respond to any inquiries and are extremely pleasant and flexible to work with. The best thing, I think, is the monthly taste tests that they host, where you can really get the exact menu that you want. We went to about 10 of them before we got married and were able to taste almost every single item they offer on their catering menu. I know of no other places that let you do this, and do it for free! My guests are still raving about the space and the food and just raving about our wedding, in big part due to the Lafayette Grande. I cannot recommend this place enough.

I cannot say enough about how amazing this venue is! We recently had our wedding their on 4/1/17 and it was stunning! We booked our ceremony and reception in the Crystal Ballroom and it was perfect! Greg, Ryan and Lauren were a pleasure to work with, easy going, organized and very accommodating. Theresa helped us set up and on the day of and she was phenomenal. The food was amazing, we got so many compliments on it! Overall the venue is absolutely beautiful and interesting, it does not look like your typical wedding. They made the whole wedding planning craziness a breeze and I cannot compliment them enough, they really do it all!!!

My wife and I couldn’t be happier about choosing Lafayette Grande for our wedding reception on July 3, 2016! We loved the building right away and soon loved the way the whole operation was run. Prices are fantastic, the food was delicious, the building has such great character, and the entire staff – from the brothers in management to the servers on the floor – were phenomenally accommodating! Brothers Ryan, Rob, and Greg were low pressure at our first walk through and very flexible throughout the entire process. You can tell they put their heart and soul into the building, their business, and your big day. They communicate well and quickly answered questions we had. Quite a few of our guests commented to us on the quality of the food, the wait staff, and the bar service, and we weren’t disappointed the day of either. We would recommend Lafayette Grande to anyone and would go with them again in a heartbeat if we had to! Thanks, guys!

Wonderful! Such a beautiful venue and great people to work with! We received many compliments on the location and dinner!