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A Vintage Venue With a Jazz Age Twist
Proudly situated in Pontiac, MI, the Lafayette Grande is an elegant wedding venue for sophisticated nuptial festivities. Built in the ‘20s, this open and airy hall with its splendid interiors transports couples and their guests to another era, though without the prohibition. With fantastic staircases, an antique elevator, and extraordinary architectural details throughout, this event center gets the party twisting and turning in glamor. Constructed in 1923, this building has served as a Masonic temple, the Oakland county government building, and a site for restaurants. Since 1977 it has functioned as a banquet hall, providing couples with full-service catering and a historic reception venue. The largest of the Lafayette Grande’s halls, the Grande Ballroom, is able to host a wedding celebration of up to 500 guests, for a true evening in extravagant grandeur. Also available are the Crystal and Lafayette Ballrooms, with all three event spaces designed in a similar classic style. Ornate swirling columns and molding adorn the ballroom walls, all of which are carefully restored and preserved. To tone down the intricate embellishments for a more understated look, the spaces are painted in washes of white, pale blue, and pastel yellow. Distinctive amongst many ballrooms, there are multiple floors with balconies and elevated seating areas. For smaller events, they have the Pontiac Lounge, with marbled floors and rich wood walls, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. No matter the space a couple chooses, the rooms are sure to delight and enthrall guests for a memorable evening. At the Lafayette Grande, couples can avail of their refined and expansive selection of food and decorations. Buffet, family-style, and plated are all options, as well as desserts and late-night snacks to keep guests fed throughout the evening. The linen and place setting assortments are enormous. With an abundance of hues and different sized tables, couples can create table layouts that speak to their vision. If none of these are suitable, couples are more than welcome to bring in their own decorators. An on-site kitchen ensures that the cuisine prepared that evening is fresh. Valet and free parking are provided for guest convenience. In addition, get ready rooms allow the wedding party to prepare in comfort.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Historic Venue
Business AttributesPricing for Lafayette Grande
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $3,500 - $18,000+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $13,500 |
| Peak Season Months | May-December |
| Peak Season Cost | $3,500 - $18,000+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $3,500 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $750 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | |
| OffSeason Months | January-April |
| OffSeason Cost | $3,500 - $18,000+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $3,500 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $750 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost |
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View PricesLafayette Grande Reviews
Tivonia Bates-Katterman (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Cannot express in words how awesome everyone at the Lafayette Grande is, We fell in love with the Crystal Ballroom when we first walked in and We knew we had to get married there. This place needs almost little to no decorating, it is that magical. Our guest couldn't stop complimenting the space and the food. 100/10 would recommend
Reviewed on 13-11-2023
Cannot express in words how awesome everyone at the Lafayette Grande is, We fell in love with the Crystal Ballroom when we first walked in and We knew we had to get married there. This place needs almost little to no decorating, it is that magical. Our guest couldn't stop complimenting the space and the food. 100/10 would recommend
Reviewed on 13-11-2023
Timothy Griffin (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Lafayette Grande was the right choice. The venue is so beautiful that it hardly needs any additional decorations for your special day and we are still getting comments about how much everyone loved this venue. The staff was fantastic and Shauna was so helpful from beginning to end, she made us feel like part of the family. The Food is fantastic and I will miss the tastings now that our event is over. We booked our Rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception with Lafayette and we are so happy with how everything went. Thank you Lafayette Grande team for making this process so easy and fun.
Reviewed on 04-10-2023
The Lafayette Grande was the right choice. The venue is so beautiful that it hardly needs any additional decorations for your special day and we are still getting comments about how much everyone loved this venue. The staff was fantastic and Shauna was so helpful from beginning to end, she made us feel like part of the family. The Food is fantastic and I will miss the tastings now that our event is over. We booked our Rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception with Lafayette and we are so happy with how everything went. Thank you Lafayette Grande team for making this process so easy and fun.
Reviewed on 04-10-2023
Olivia Haddad (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We *LOVED* having our wedding at the Lafayette. The space is gorgeous, affordable, has incredible food, and is a very personalized experience. You can tell they are a family business because you do really feel like you are a member of the family. :)The timeliness in responding and helping with planning all the details, willingness to accommodate dietary requests, and absolute top-tier service given to all of our wedding party and guests made this a venue I cannot recommend enough.If I had it to do again, I would 100% pick the Lafayette and I hope that some of my friends have their receptions in the same place so we can go back!!Thanks to everyone on the Lafayette's team for making our wedding so memorable and perfect! :)
Reviewed on 19-09-2023
We *LOVED* having our wedding at the Lafayette. The space is gorgeous, affordable, has incredible food, and is a very personalized experience. You can tell they are a family business because you do really feel like you are a member of the family. :)The timeliness in responding and helping with planning all the details, willingness to accommodate dietary requests, and absolute top-tier service given to all of our wedding party and guests made this a venue I cannot recommend enough.If I had it to do again, I would 100% pick the Lafayette and I hope that some of my friends have their receptions in the same place so we can go back!!Thanks to everyone on the Lafayette's team for making our wedding so memorable and perfect! :)
Reviewed on 19-09-2023
Michaella Merlo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We LOVED Lafayette Grande so much and would have our reception there again!! From the time we first walked in, they were welcoming, friendly, and wanted to make our day perfect for us. Greg took time to give us a tour of the entire venue and answer our never ending lists of questions. As soon as we walked out, we knew this was our venue. Leading up to the wedding, they were very helpful with questions and the taste tests were an awesome way to get a delicious and affordable meal and get a heads up for the wedding. Also, since we booked within a week and got married in April, they made sure we knew of all their deals and we got a ton of extra perks. The wedding itself was everything we dreamed of. They worked with us to accommodate our special cultural customs (Chaldean and Italian wedding) and Greg, Ryan, and Lauren checked in with us before and during the night to make sure everything was perfect. Overall, the food was delicious, service and staff outstanding, venue historic and unique, and easy to customize to make your dream day a reality (they will really work with you for whatever vision you may have). We are so grateful we found them!!
Reviewed on 14-06-2023
We LOVED Lafayette Grande so much and would have our reception there again!! From the time we first walked in, they were welcoming, friendly, and wanted to make our day perfect for us. Greg took time to give us a tour of the entire venue and answer our never ending lists of questions. As soon as we walked out, we knew this was our venue. Leading up to the wedding, they were very helpful with questions and the taste tests were an awesome way to get a delicious and affordable meal and get a heads up for the wedding. Also, since we booked within a week and got married in April, they made sure we knew of all their deals and we got a ton of extra perks. The wedding itself was everything we dreamed of. They worked with us to accommodate our special cultural customs (Chaldean and Italian wedding) and Greg, Ryan, and Lauren checked in with us before and during the night to make sure everything was perfect. Overall, the food was delicious, service and staff outstanding, venue historic and unique, and easy to customize to make your dream day a reality (they will really work with you for whatever vision you may have). We are so grateful we found them!!
Reviewed on 14-06-2023
Brianna Blossfeld (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-01-2023
I cannot say enough about how perfect the Lafayette Grande was for our wedding reception! We got married on 01.14.23. The wedding venue search was a long & challenging one for us. We were torn between wanting a beautiful ballroom & wanting 250 guests and it didn't seem like we could afford both. We searched all over metro-Detroit until, finally, we found the Lafayette Grande. They have it all; a gorgeous grande ballroom, high ceilings, historical significance and very affordable pricing. We were able to invite even more than our 250 guests!! The owners of the Lafayette Grande truly care about each couple they work with. You never feel like just another transaction. They worked with us for the look we wanted - even making a 40 person captains table for us! They met with us as often as we liked and patiently & timely responded to our 1 million questions. They even called me personally during the holidays to let me know that, despite the business being closed for Christmas, they had everything ready to go for our wedding and not to worry. The day of, they were professional, attentive & efficient. The venue was beautiful, they asked my husband and I for our preferred drinks and had them waiting for us at the head table. They made our plates for us at the buffet and just handled everything with precision & subtlety. All our guests had so much fun, the food was delicious and everything ran so smoothly!Truly, I cannot recommend the Lafayette Grande highly enough. It was the perfect venue for the perfect day! <3
Reviewed on 17-03-2023
Wedding Date 14-01-2023
I cannot say enough about how perfect the Lafayette Grande was for our wedding reception! We got married on 01.14.23. The wedding venue search was a long & challenging one for us. We were torn between wanting a beautiful ballroom & wanting 250 guests and it didn't seem like we could afford both. We searched all over metro-Detroit until, finally, we found the Lafayette Grande. They have it all; a gorgeous grande ballroom, high ceilings, historical significance and very affordable pricing. We were able to invite even more than our 250 guests!! The owners of the Lafayette Grande truly care about each couple they work with. You never feel like just another transaction. They worked with us for the look we wanted - even making a 40 person captains table for us! They met with us as often as we liked and patiently & timely responded to our 1 million questions. They even called me personally during the holidays to let me know that, despite the business being closed for Christmas, they had everything ready to go for our wedding and not to worry. The day of, they were professional, attentive & efficient. The venue was beautiful, they asked my husband and I for our preferred drinks and had them waiting for us at the head table. They made our plates for us at the buffet and just handled everything with precision & subtlety. All our guests had so much fun, the food was delicious and everything ran so smoothly!Truly, I cannot recommend the Lafayette Grande highly enough. It was the perfect venue for the perfect day! <3
Reviewed on 17-03-2023
Alicia Bassett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
I honestly couldn't have picked a better venue for our wedding. The second we walked into the Crystal Ballroom, we just knew we had to have our wedding there. Greg and Lauren were down right amazing and helpful every step of the way, they answered all our questions. Everyone loved the food and raved about the room. I can't thank the Lafayette enough for such a perfect wedding!
Reviewed on 22-11-2022
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
I honestly couldn't have picked a better venue for our wedding. The second we walked into the Crystal Ballroom, we just knew we had to have our wedding there. Greg and Lauren were down right amazing and helpful every step of the way, they answered all our questions. Everyone loved the food and raved about the room. I can't thank the Lafayette enough for such a perfect wedding!
Reviewed on 22-11-2022
Sarah Krupansky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2022
The Lafayette Grande staff was absolutely amazing. They were responsive, answered all of our questions, and made sure our wedding reception ran smoothly. It is a beautiful building with a great history. The Crystal Ballroom is perfect for anyone that loves the vintage vibes.
Reviewed on 02-11-2022
Wedding Date 15-10-2022
The Lafayette Grande staff was absolutely amazing. They were responsive, answered all of our questions, and made sure our wedding reception ran smoothly. It is a beautiful building with a great history. The Crystal Ballroom is perfect for anyone that loves the vintage vibes.
Reviewed on 02-11-2022
Samantha Anulare (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
We used Lafayette grands offsite catering services for our wedding in September of 2022. All of the food was literally to die for. We had a large event of 176 at a farm with no kitchen on location. The team at Lafayette worked vigorously from 9am to midnight to make sure everything was perfect!! The assortment on the buffet was amazing. Guests are still raving about the prime rib and mashed potato’s. Every appetizer for cocktail hour was eaten even though we over ordered because it was delicious!! They sent two bar tenders who had phenomenal service! The caterer went out of their way and did table side service for our elderly guests. They were so thankful! On top of it after a long day they agreed to stay an extra hour because the party was still going! There communication through the whole process was seamless. We used rentals for tables as well and they did not miss a single beat!!! Thank you Lafayette Grand/ traveling chef for the most amazing night!!!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2022
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
We used Lafayette grands offsite catering services for our wedding in September of 2022. All of the food was literally to die for. We had a large event of 176 at a farm with no kitchen on location. The team at Lafayette worked vigorously from 9am to midnight to make sure everything was perfect!! The assortment on the buffet was amazing. Guests are still raving about the prime rib and mashed potato’s. Every appetizer for cocktail hour was eaten even though we over ordered because it was delicious!! They sent two bar tenders who had phenomenal service! The caterer went out of their way and did table side service for our elderly guests. They were so thankful! On top of it after a long day they agreed to stay an extra hour because the party was still going! There communication through the whole process was seamless. We used rentals for tables as well and they did not miss a single beat!!! Thank you Lafayette Grand/ traveling chef for the most amazing night!!!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2022
Kendall Pieroni (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
Absolutely loved this venue! What a beautiful space to host a wedding reception. From the gorgeous building, to the amazing staff and delicious food, we couldn't have asked for more. Would highly recommend this reception venue!
Reviewed on 23-09-2022
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
Absolutely loved this venue! What a beautiful space to host a wedding reception. From the gorgeous building, to the amazing staff and delicious food, we couldn't have asked for more. Would highly recommend this reception venue!
Reviewed on 23-09-2022
Riley Clouse (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2022
Had an absolute AMAZING experience with Greg and his team! We were planning an out of town wedding and their team was super helpful and accommodating the entire process. Pricing is very reasonable and the space is breath taking. Love that it is a family run business and has such a personal touch- not just another number and wedding to pump out. Love love love this company and highly recommend to anyone!!! - The Bourbon Family
Reviewed on 16-08-2022
Wedding Date 16-07-2022
Had an absolute AMAZING experience with Greg and his team! We were planning an out of town wedding and their team was super helpful and accommodating the entire process. Pricing is very reasonable and the space is breath taking. Love that it is a family run business and has such a personal touch- not just another number and wedding to pump out. Love love love this company and highly recommend to anyone!!! - The Bourbon Family
Reviewed on 16-08-2022
Emily Dorcey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
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!
Reviewed on 07-06-2022
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
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!
Reviewed on 07-06-2022
Mark Seng (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
Look no further....if you want a uniquely beautiful wedding venue with a staff that is professional, flexible and supportive of your requests, Lafayette Grande is your venue! From the first interaction, Lauren, Ryan and the entire staff were fun and easy to work with and always focused on making our daughter's special day just the way she envisioned it. The room - we chose the Crystal Ballroom but there are several options - was beautiful and unique - you have to see it. The food was excellent and had options to fit every budget. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the place was and how the staff was so professional. If you choose the Lafayette Grande, you will be in good hands!
Reviewed on 03-06-2022
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
Look no further....if you want a uniquely beautiful wedding venue with a staff that is professional, flexible and supportive of your requests, Lafayette Grande is your venue! From the first interaction, Lauren, Ryan and the entire staff were fun and easy to work with and always focused on making our daughter's special day just the way she envisioned it. The room - we chose the Crystal Ballroom but there are several options - was beautiful and unique - you have to see it. The food was excellent and had options to fit every budget. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the place was and how the staff was so professional. If you choose the Lafayette Grande, you will be in good hands!
Reviewed on 03-06-2022
Danielle Kraft (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-12-2021
The Lafayette Grande was an all around amazing wedding venue! From the beginning, we loved the fact that it is a family owned and run business, and the Kosch family was so friendly and always made us feel comfortable asking questions. Due to COVID, we made the decision to postpone our wedding from December 2020 to December 2021, but the LG was very understanding and flexible with our changes.The venue itself is beautiful, and the food is amazing! The vegetarian lasagna was a favorite amongst our guests. We also loved that we were able to do as many taste tests as we wanted because the venue hosts them so frequently and there were so many options to choose from. The entire staff at the LG was very helpful and accommodating, especially Shauna who took the time to set out all of the special table linens we brought in and followed our directions perfectly! Our guests had an amazing time and we can't say enough good things about this venue!
Reviewed on 03-01-2022
Wedding Date 04-12-2021
The Lafayette Grande was an all around amazing wedding venue! From the beginning, we loved the fact that it is a family owned and run business, and the Kosch family was so friendly and always made us feel comfortable asking questions. Due to COVID, we made the decision to postpone our wedding from December 2020 to December 2021, but the LG was very understanding and flexible with our changes.The venue itself is beautiful, and the food is amazing! The vegetarian lasagna was a favorite amongst our guests. We also loved that we were able to do as many taste tests as we wanted because the venue hosts them so frequently and there were so many options to choose from. The entire staff at the LG was very helpful and accommodating, especially Shauna who took the time to set out all of the special table linens we brought in and followed our directions perfectly! Our guests had an amazing time and we can't say enough good things about this venue!
Reviewed on 03-01-2022
Jeffery Pyke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
The Crystal Ballroom was an outstanding venue for our wedding! Put a band in that room and the place just comes alive. My wife and I have received endless compliments about the venue, their food, and their staff, all of which were valid.The food tasting format is genius, and our suggestion here is to try the dishes that aren’t on your typical wedding menu i.e. the warm potato salad and the chicken paprikash!The staff kindly helped change our date when we decided to push our wedding due to COVID concerns and everything went down without a problem. The planning stages were very communicative and rarely did calls go to voicemail and all emails were answered promptly. On the day of staff was present, available, helpful, and professional. Particularly the bar staff, they were fantastic!The day after was another example of professional hospitality as we had some items to pick up that we had arranged to leave overnight (as well as some items we forgot to take) and even on a Sunday we were helped getting all of our things from the building. The building itself is old, full of charm, and has numerous photo opportunities. The family has put a lot of work into renovating and promoting this great facility and it shows.Throughout all of our venue research this was quite possibly the most aggressively priced venues in the area and they cut no corners making the quality-to-price ratio unmatched. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 29-10-2021
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
The Crystal Ballroom was an outstanding venue for our wedding! Put a band in that room and the place just comes alive. My wife and I have received endless compliments about the venue, their food, and their staff, all of which were valid.The food tasting format is genius, and our suggestion here is to try the dishes that aren’t on your typical wedding menu i.e. the warm potato salad and the chicken paprikash!The staff kindly helped change our date when we decided to push our wedding due to COVID concerns and everything went down without a problem. The planning stages were very communicative and rarely did calls go to voicemail and all emails were answered promptly. On the day of staff was present, available, helpful, and professional. Particularly the bar staff, they were fantastic!The day after was another example of professional hospitality as we had some items to pick up that we had arranged to leave overnight (as well as some items we forgot to take) and even on a Sunday we were helped getting all of our things from the building. The building itself is old, full of charm, and has numerous photo opportunities. The family has put a lot of work into renovating and promoting this great facility and it shows.Throughout all of our venue research this was quite possibly the most aggressively priced venues in the area and they cut no corners making the quality-to-price ratio unmatched. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 29-10-2021
Courtney Meadows (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2021
The Lafayette grande was amazing to work with! They were kind, helpful and made planning a wedding a breeze. We really loved that they did tastings so you could actually try the food prior to booking the venue. They are quick to respond to any question and truly made my wedding amazing.
Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Wedding Date 02-10-2021
The Lafayette grande was amazing to work with! They were kind, helpful and made planning a wedding a breeze. We really loved that they did tastings so you could actually try the food prior to booking the venue. They are quick to respond to any question and truly made my wedding amazing.
Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Brenna Beltramo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2021
I very VERY highly recommend this place for any occasion. The owners and the staff here with take such good care of you if it's the last thing they do. We unfortunately had no power on our wedding day by no fault of The Lafayette Grande, but boy did they kick butt. They could have cancelled on us or asked us to reschedule but they didn't, they still made my wedding happen and I couldn't be more grateful. With the few generators we had we were able to power a few things like some of the kitchen and some lights and the DJ but the ac was out and so was the elevator which was a problem being as we were on the fourth floor. These people actually carried any and all guests unable to make the climb themselves. Did you hear me? They carried my cousin, wheelchair and all, up four flights of stairs and then back down again when she wanted to leave. These people carried crates of drinks and food all night long from the kitchen in the basement all the way to the fourth floor. They did so much for me and my husband and I am eternally grateful and apologetic I'm just now writing this review. Seriously, these people will walk on hot coals to take care of you. Book em.
Reviewed on 04-08-2021
Wedding Date 04-06-2021
I very VERY highly recommend this place for any occasion. The owners and the staff here with take such good care of you if it's the last thing they do. We unfortunately had no power on our wedding day by no fault of The Lafayette Grande, but boy did they kick butt. They could have cancelled on us or asked us to reschedule but they didn't, they still made my wedding happen and I couldn't be more grateful. With the few generators we had we were able to power a few things like some of the kitchen and some lights and the DJ but the ac was out and so was the elevator which was a problem being as we were on the fourth floor. These people actually carried any and all guests unable to make the climb themselves. Did you hear me? They carried my cousin, wheelchair and all, up four flights of stairs and then back down again when she wanted to leave. These people carried crates of drinks and food all night long from the kitchen in the basement all the way to the fourth floor. They did so much for me and my husband and I am eternally grateful and apologetic I'm just now writing this review. Seriously, these people will walk on hot coals to take care of you. Book em.
Reviewed on 04-08-2021
Alyssa Speciale (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
I didn't have my wedding at the Lafayette Grande but used Traveling Chef Catering as our caterer. Chef Ryan was very professional and easy going and made the process so easy. The food was delicious, especially the Vegetable Lasagna which guests still rave about. Ryan visited the venue to meet with the owners before the wedding and came to set up the day before so everything was ready to go on the wedding day. He and his team served dinner quickly and there was never a line at the bar. I would highly recommend using their catering services even if you aren't using the venue!
Reviewed on 03-06-2021
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
I didn't have my wedding at the Lafayette Grande but used Traveling Chef Catering as our caterer. Chef Ryan was very professional and easy going and made the process so easy. The food was delicious, especially the Vegetable Lasagna which guests still rave about. Ryan visited the venue to meet with the owners before the wedding and came to set up the day before so everything was ready to go on the wedding day. He and his team served dinner quickly and there was never a line at the bar. I would highly recommend using their catering services even if you aren't using the venue!
Reviewed on 03-06-2021
Shelby Caron (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2021
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!
Reviewed on 25-05-2021
Wedding Date 21-05-2021
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!
Reviewed on 25-05-2021
Kathleen Blanton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-02-2020
I will forever recommend the lafayette grande to everyone I know. I had my wedding here and everything was absolutely flawless. The venue itself is incredibly beautiful and the Kosch family are absolutely amazing to work with. Ryan made the entire planning process stress free and fun. The family was extremely understanding and easy to work with. Our guests continue to talk about our wedding, how beautiful the lafayette grande was, how delicious the food was, and how much fun they had. Shauna saved my hungover life by having almost the whole place broken down, packed up, and ready to be carried out the next day. She did not have to do that, as it was not a service I paid for, and I am so grateful for her kindness. Lauren kept the drinks flowing and ensured everyone at the bar had a great time. I cannot thank this family enough for allowing us to have our wedding at their facility. You will not regret choosing this incredible venue for your special event.
Reviewed on 11-11-2020
Wedding Date 14-02-2020
I will forever recommend the lafayette grande to everyone I know. I had my wedding here and everything was absolutely flawless. The venue itself is incredibly beautiful and the Kosch family are absolutely amazing to work with. Ryan made the entire planning process stress free and fun. The family was extremely understanding and easy to work with. Our guests continue to talk about our wedding, how beautiful the lafayette grande was, how delicious the food was, and how much fun they had. Shauna saved my hungover life by having almost the whole place broken down, packed up, and ready to be carried out the next day. She did not have to do that, as it was not a service I paid for, and I am so grateful for her kindness. Lauren kept the drinks flowing and ensured everyone at the bar had a great time. I cannot thank this family enough for allowing us to have our wedding at their facility. You will not regret choosing this incredible venue for your special event.
Reviewed on 11-11-2020
Amanda Stenli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
The staff at the Lafayette Grande has been amazing to work with. After deciding to postpone our reception to next year and only do our ceremony this year, they were more than understanding and helpful. We were still able to do our ceremony and a small dinner in the Crystal Ballroom this year as well as book for our postponed reception next October. We can’t say enough positive things about Ryan, Lauren and the rest of the Lafayette Grande staff. Pandemic or not, they are a pleasure to work with and their venue and food are amazing!
Reviewed on 15-10-2020
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
The staff at the Lafayette Grande has been amazing to work with. After deciding to postpone our reception to next year and only do our ceremony this year, they were more than understanding and helpful. We were still able to do our ceremony and a small dinner in the Crystal Ballroom this year as well as book for our postponed reception next October. We can’t say enough positive things about Ryan, Lauren and the rest of the Lafayette Grande staff. Pandemic or not, they are a pleasure to work with and their venue and food are amazing!
Reviewed on 15-10-2020
Anne Szakacs (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
What an amazing place to have a wedding! We got so much good feed back from our guest and we feel truly blessing to have had such a beautiful venue. The Kosch family was extremely helpful in the planning process and answering all our questions.(Being the bride I was there was a lot of them so thanks for dealing with that guys) The staff was very professional and helpful as well from set up to clean up they did an amazing job and just wanted us to be happy!! From stories we heard you never eat get at your own wedding but that’s not the case here, they make sure you eat and have everything you need! The food was amazing and we had plenty of options to choose from! We have nothing but good things to say and we would recommend this venue to anyone!
Reviewed on 15-03-2020
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
What an amazing place to have a wedding! We got so much good feed back from our guest and we feel truly blessing to have had such a beautiful venue. The Kosch family was extremely helpful in the planning process and answering all our questions.(Being the bride I was there was a lot of them so thanks for dealing with that guys) The staff was very professional and helpful as well from set up to clean up they did an amazing job and just wanted us to be happy!! From stories we heard you never eat get at your own wedding but that’s not the case here, they make sure you eat and have everything you need! The food was amazing and we had plenty of options to choose from! We have nothing but good things to say and we would recommend this venue to anyone!
Reviewed on 15-03-2020
Elizabeth LaCroix (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
The entire team and staff at LG was absolutely amazing. They were easy to reach and attentive to details. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests can't stop talking about how much they loved everything about our venue!
Reviewed on 11-01-2020
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
The entire team and staff at LG was absolutely amazing. They were easy to reach and attentive to details. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests can't stop talking about how much they loved everything about our venue!
Reviewed on 11-01-2020
Sarah DiStefano (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-12-2019
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 (we were in the Grande Ballroom). 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!
Reviewed on 04-01-2020
Wedding Date 28-12-2019
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 (we were in the Grande Ballroom). 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!
Reviewed on 04-01-2020
Christine Trimpe (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-12-2019
I am so thrilled to leave another 5 star review for our second experience with the Kosch family! This time, we celebrated my daughter’s wedding in the Crystal Ballroom on 12/7/19. In the past we have used their Traveling Chef catering service.Every detail of wedding day was perfect. Gorgeous venue, super friendly wait staff and bartenders, AH-mazing food. We told Ryan what we wanted for the evening and he made it all happen.The Crystal ballroom is so unique, spacious for all the extras (like a photo booth), and absolutely a dream for the bride who wanted that classy “vintage” 1920s Art Deco venue. We feel so blessed to have found this gem in Pontiac!Thanks again, Kosch family! You made my daughter's dreams of a beautiful reception come true. I’m sending people your way for weddings and events!
Reviewed on 16-12-2019
Wedding Date 07-12-2019
I am so thrilled to leave another 5 star review for our second experience with the Kosch family! This time, we celebrated my daughter’s wedding in the Crystal Ballroom on 12/7/19. In the past we have used their Traveling Chef catering service.Every detail of wedding day was perfect. Gorgeous venue, super friendly wait staff and bartenders, AH-mazing food. We told Ryan what we wanted for the evening and he made it all happen.The Crystal ballroom is so unique, spacious for all the extras (like a photo booth), and absolutely a dream for the bride who wanted that classy “vintage” 1920s Art Deco venue. We feel so blessed to have found this gem in Pontiac!Thanks again, Kosch family! You made my daughter's dreams of a beautiful reception come true. I’m sending people your way for weddings and events!
Reviewed on 16-12-2019
Kimberly Matykowski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2019
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 couple's dreams come true!
Reviewed on 06-12-2019
Wedding Date 04-10-2019
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 couple's dreams come true!
Reviewed on 06-12-2019
ZACHARY DONNELLY (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
Perfect
Reviewed on 03-12-2019
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
Perfect
Reviewed on 03-12-2019
Natalie Schmidt-Cataline (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
The perfect place for a wedding! The entire building is very unique and beautiful! I had so many complements on every detail from the entrance and stairway to the ballroom. The food and service was great too!
Reviewed on 22-11-2019
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
The perfect place for a wedding! The entire building is very unique and beautiful! I had so many complements on every detail from the entrance and stairway to the ballroom. The food and service was great too!
Reviewed on 22-11-2019
Colby Berthume (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
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!
Reviewed on 30-08-2019
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
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!
Reviewed on 30-08-2019
Andrea Judd (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
This venue was absolutely fantastic! We had our wedding ceremony and reception in the Grand Ballroom - our guests were just floored by the beauty and uniqueness of it. We are still getting compliments on the food (highly recommend the vegaterian lasagna, but really you can't go wrong with anything). For staff, they were also great to work with and we really felt we got so much for our money!
Reviewed on 13-08-2019
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
This venue was absolutely fantastic! We had our wedding ceremony and reception in the Grand Ballroom - our guests were just floored by the beauty and uniqueness of it. We are still getting compliments on the food (highly recommend the vegaterian lasagna, but really you can't go wrong with anything). For staff, they were also great to work with and we really felt we got so much for our money!
Reviewed on 13-08-2019
Samantha Ya (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
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!
Reviewed on 05-08-2019
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!
Reviewed on 05-08-2019
Erin Daugherty (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
Such an amazing venue!!! Everyone we worked with was so professional and went above and beyond to make our day so wonderful.
Reviewed on 07-07-2019
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
Such an amazing venue!!! Everyone we worked with was so professional and went above and beyond to make our day so wonderful.
Reviewed on 07-07-2019
Nicole Dixon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
I knew the moment I walked into the 4th floor Crystal Ballroom that I was getting married there. I was impressed from start to finish and in every aspect with Lafayette Grand. The staff was quick to answer and questions before and after I had put my deposit down. They were flexible with our wants for our big day. The taste tests they put on throughout the year were a fun date night for my then fiance and I. The ballroom was so gorgeous that we used very few decorations. The food was delicious. Our wedding day was smooth and I always had someone available to me for help or really anything at all. We left an important piece from our ceremony at the venue and they held it for us until we were able to come pick it up, about 1.5 month after the wedding. It has been about 2 months since we got married and we are still on cloud 9. We have received so many compliments on our choice of venue. I have not second guessed my decision for a moment. I would highly recommend the Lafayette Grande to anyone. We miss it and only hope to be able to return to the Lafayette Grand someday.
Reviewed on 24-06-2019
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
I knew the moment I walked into the 4th floor Crystal Ballroom that I was getting married there. I was impressed from start to finish and in every aspect with Lafayette Grand. The staff was quick to answer and questions before and after I had put my deposit down. They were flexible with our wants for our big day. The taste tests they put on throughout the year were a fun date night for my then fiance and I. The ballroom was so gorgeous that we used very few decorations. The food was delicious. Our wedding day was smooth and I always had someone available to me for help or really anything at all. We left an important piece from our ceremony at the venue and they held it for us until we were able to come pick it up, about 1.5 month after the wedding. It has been about 2 months since we got married and we are still on cloud 9. We have received so many compliments on our choice of venue. I have not second guessed my decision for a moment. I would highly recommend the Lafayette Grande to anyone. We miss it and only hope to be able to return to the Lafayette Grand someday.
Reviewed on 24-06-2019
Britlyn Wood (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2019
The quote “Live for the moments you can’t put into words” perfectly explains what the Lafayette does. My husband and I couldn’t have prayed for a better hall to work with. Our big day on May 4th, which was absolutely perfect, was only a glimpse of all they did for us. There are no words to express our gratitude and love for our “Lafayette family”, and we truly do consider them family now. Every taste test, email, meeting, and all the little moments in between was nothing short of fun, friendly, and professional. Additionally, the food is beyond delicious (everyone is still talking about it!) and the building is more beautiful than I ever anticipated. I’ve dreamt about the Lafayette Grande since I was a little girl and thanks to their exceptionally reasonable prices my dreams were able to come to life. I am forever grateful to Lafayette and their team. Seriously, we cannot recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 09-06-2019
Wedding Date 04-05-2019
The quote “Live for the moments you can’t put into words” perfectly explains what the Lafayette does. My husband and I couldn’t have prayed for a better hall to work with. Our big day on May 4th, which was absolutely perfect, was only a glimpse of all they did for us. There are no words to express our gratitude and love for our “Lafayette family”, and we truly do consider them family now. Every taste test, email, meeting, and all the little moments in between was nothing short of fun, friendly, and professional. Additionally, the food is beyond delicious (everyone is still talking about it!) and the building is more beautiful than I ever anticipated. I’ve dreamt about the Lafayette Grande since I was a little girl and thanks to their exceptionally reasonable prices my dreams were able to come to life. I am forever grateful to Lafayette and their team. Seriously, we cannot recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 09-06-2019
Marianne Amato (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-02-2019
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!
Reviewed on 26-02-2019
Wedding Date 08-02-2019
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!
Reviewed on 26-02-2019
Abigail Lee-Wright (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
Everything was wonderful! They were so easy to work with and the food was even better at the wedding than I remembered it being at the tasting!Everyone we talked to was very nice. The venue was beautiful. All of my guests not only told me how beautiful it was but how much they loved the food as well. Absolutely wonderful experience all around.
Reviewed on 10-11-2018
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
Everything was wonderful! They were so easy to work with and the food was even better at the wedding than I remembered it being at the tasting!Everyone we talked to was very nice. The venue was beautiful. All of my guests not only told me how beautiful it was but how much they loved the food as well. Absolutely wonderful experience all around.
Reviewed on 10-11-2018
Jessica Stuecher (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
From the moment we saw Lafayette for the first time we knew this was the place for us! The building has a beautiful vintage feel that you instantly fall in love with. We were treated like family as we went through the wedding planning process. Lauren & Greg were awesome and always helped you make any decision you weren't sure about, giving you their honest opinion. The whole crew went above and beyond from the beginning to the end. They made everything EASY! The prices are very reasonable considering what is included in the packages. We received SO MANY compliments on how beautiful and unique our venue was (we were in the Crystal Ballroom). Everyone also LOVED the food! All of our photographs turned out amazing and we can’t stop looking at them. Our wedding day was nothing short but magical and Lafayette had a HUGE part in that. I recommend this place any chance I get and will continue to do so.
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
From the moment we saw Lafayette for the first time we knew this was the place for us! The building has a beautiful vintage feel that you instantly fall in love with. We were treated like family as we went through the wedding planning process. Lauren & Greg were awesome and always helped you make any decision you weren't sure about, giving you their honest opinion. The whole crew went above and beyond from the beginning to the end. They made everything EASY! The prices are very reasonable considering what is included in the packages. We received SO MANY compliments on how beautiful and unique our venue was (we were in the Crystal Ballroom). Everyone also LOVED the food! All of our photographs turned out amazing and we can’t stop looking at them. Our wedding day was nothing short but magical and Lafayette had a HUGE part in that. I recommend this place any chance I get and will continue to do so.
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Jessica Stuecher (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
From the moment we saw Lafayette for the first time we knew this was the place for us! The building has a beautiful vintage feel that you instantly fall in love with. We were treated like family as we went through the wedding planning process. Lauren was awesome and always helped you make any decision you weren't sure about, giving you her honest opinion.
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
From the moment we saw Lafayette for the first time we knew this was the place for us! The building has a beautiful vintage feel that you instantly fall in love with. We were treated like family as we went through the wedding planning process. Lauren was awesome and always helped you make any decision you weren't sure about, giving you her honest opinion.
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Peter Rohles (groom) 3 out of 5 Rating
The venue itself is a 4 or 5 out of 5. The service was a one or two out of five. We booked the 4th and 5th floor of this venue for our wedding. Starting out our arrival the elevator attendant told us he could only take 1 more in the elevator, causing a groomsman and his wife to have to take the 4 flights of stairs, then the elevator went down to the basement and picked up two guys who I assume own the place.The bartender didn't know how to make drinks, didn't know how to make a Tito's and Water, when someone asked for a Pinot Noir, she grabbed a Pinot Grigio. They also only had 1 bartender working for 150 people. It seemed like the servers didn't have anyone in charge. They decided it was time to serve food during the Best Man speech and my Mom had to tell them like 5 times to stop serving so she could hear what he was saying. The late night snack, coney dogs and pizza, looked disgusting. They left it unattended and the chili started to burn because they didn't put a water tray underneath to keep it from over heating.All in All, people had a great time, but they need to have a staff member in charge, every staff member looked frazzled, I had several different staff members coming up to me asking me things.
Reviewed on 02-10-2018
The venue itself is a 4 or 5 out of 5. The service was a one or two out of five. We booked the 4th and 5th floor of this venue for our wedding. Starting out our arrival the elevator attendant told us he could only take 1 more in the elevator, causing a groomsman and his wife to have to take the 4 flights of stairs, then the elevator went down to the basement and picked up two guys who I assume own the place.The bartender didn't know how to make drinks, didn't know how to make a Tito's and Water, when someone asked for a Pinot Noir, she grabbed a Pinot Grigio. They also only had 1 bartender working for 150 people. It seemed like the servers didn't have anyone in charge. They decided it was time to serve food during the Best Man speech and my Mom had to tell them like 5 times to stop serving so she could hear what he was saying. The late night snack, coney dogs and pizza, looked disgusting. They left it unattended and the chili started to burn because they didn't put a water tray underneath to keep it from over heating.All in All, people had a great time, but they need to have a staff member in charge, every staff member looked frazzled, I had several different staff members coming up to me asking me things.
Reviewed on 02-10-2018
Leah Stilman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
I am OBSESSED with this place! We had our wedding reception here on the 4th and 5th floor in the crystal ballroom and every moment of the night was absolute PERFECTION! The bartenders were quick and accurate, kept the line down and the drinks flowing. The appetizers were delicious and beautiful, dinner was superb and served right on time, and all the staff was professional and helpful. They had chairs for us for the hora, and made sure to check in with us about how it was going. Every moment leading up to the party we felt like we were kept in the loop and it was so stress free. The price can't be beat and we LOVED our night here. They even put out table runners we brought in ahead of time for us and allowed us to bring decor the week before and pick up our leftover decor a few days later. I love this place and highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30-06-2018
Wedding Date 27-05-2018
I am OBSESSED with this place! We had our wedding reception here on the 4th and 5th floor in the crystal ballroom and every moment of the night was absolute PERFECTION! The bartenders were quick and accurate, kept the line down and the drinks flowing. The appetizers were delicious and beautiful, dinner was superb and served right on time, and all the staff was professional and helpful. They had chairs for us for the hora, and made sure to check in with us about how it was going. Every moment leading up to the party we felt like we were kept in the loop and it was so stress free. The price can't be beat and we LOVED our night here. They even put out table runners we brought in ahead of time for us and allowed us to bring decor the week before and pick up our leftover decor a few days later. I love this place and highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30-06-2018
Amber Paine (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-05-2018
This venue is absolutely amazing and the staff is equally amazing! Everyone says it was the best wedding they have ever been to!
Reviewed on 14-05-2018
Wedding Date 05-05-2018
This venue is absolutely amazing and the staff is equally amazing! Everyone says it was the best wedding they have ever been to!
Reviewed on 14-05-2018
Erin Crowley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
Amazing experience! We absolutely loved our wedding there. The owners are super easy to work with, super accommodating, and overall I really enjoyed working with them. Our ceremony and reception were both in the Crystal Ballroom which turned out perfectly with the help from LG. Everyone loved the ballroom, very unique with a 1920s rustic/glam look which was what I was going for. The food is SO good and the bar service was top notch. I just couldn't say enough good things.. book LG for your wedding, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 10-04-2018
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
Amazing experience! We absolutely loved our wedding there. The owners are super easy to work with, super accommodating, and overall I really enjoyed working with them. Our ceremony and reception were both in the Crystal Ballroom which turned out perfectly with the help from LG. Everyone loved the ballroom, very unique with a 1920s rustic/glam look which was what I was going for. The food is SO good and the bar service was top notch. I just couldn't say enough good things.. book LG for your wedding, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 10-04-2018
Lauren Sanchez-Murphy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2017
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!)
Reviewed on 13-01-2018
Wedding Date 31-12-2017
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!)
Reviewed on 13-01-2018
Audrey Jeglic (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-12-2017
I couldn't imagine having our reception anywhere else. With that being said, the Lafayette Grande staff is not your typical wedding venue staff. They are super down to earth and talk to you like a friend, not a potential client. I implore you to look past their rough exterior and book this venue. The owners were absolutely amazing to work with and I don't think they could have possibly been more accommodating. I had a few concerns about the room and they thanked me for giving them the opportunity to address them and fixed the problems within a few weeks. If we needed anything at all, they said \"no problem!\" and we didn't worry about it again. I can't say enough good things about the Lafayette Grande and its staff or thank them enough for making our day completely perfect.Oh, and the food at our wedding was significantly better than at the tastings! I think the food at the tastings is left from events they have those nights. It was good, but not great when we tried it at the tastings. The food on our wedding day was GREAT! We had herb baked chicken, black angus roast beef (which guests are still raving about 3 days later), pasta, green beans, and roasted red skin potatoes. Every item was absolutely delicious. A lot of brides say they don't get to eat on their wedding day, but the food was so good I went up for seconds. You need to book this venue!
Reviewed on 19-12-2017
Wedding Date 16-12-2017
I couldn't imagine having our reception anywhere else. With that being said, the Lafayette Grande staff is not your typical wedding venue staff. They are super down to earth and talk to you like a friend, not a potential client. I implore you to look past their rough exterior and book this venue. The owners were absolutely amazing to work with and I don't think they could have possibly been more accommodating. I had a few concerns about the room and they thanked me for giving them the opportunity to address them and fixed the problems within a few weeks. If we needed anything at all, they said \"no problem!\" and we didn't worry about it again. I can't say enough good things about the Lafayette Grande and its staff or thank them enough for making our day completely perfect.Oh, and the food at our wedding was significantly better than at the tastings! I think the food at the tastings is left from events they have those nights. It was good, but not great when we tried it at the tastings. The food on our wedding day was GREAT! We had herb baked chicken, black angus roast beef (which guests are still raving about 3 days later), pasta, green beans, and roasted red skin potatoes. Every item was absolutely delicious. A lot of brides say they don't get to eat on their wedding day, but the food was so good I went up for seconds. You need to book this venue!
Reviewed on 19-12-2017
Megan Mooney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-04-2017
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!!!
Reviewed on 04-04-2017
Wedding Date 01-04-2017
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!!!
Reviewed on 04-04-2017
Megan Stirzinger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2016
We used the traveling catering company for our off site wedding and had a wonderful experience! The owners were extremely helpful and personable! Food, drinks, and service people were amazing! I would highly recommend using them!
Reviewed on 23-10-2016
Wedding Date 21-10-2016
We used the traveling catering company for our off site wedding and had a wonderful experience! The owners were extremely helpful and personable! Food, drinks, and service people were amazing! I would highly recommend using them!
Reviewed on 23-10-2016
Robin Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
The Crystal Ballroom at the Lafayette Grand is beautiful!!! The room is very unique with tiers of tables up both sides, a large mezzanine plus a large stage. There is not a bad seat in this place! No need to worry about seating people \"too far away\" or \"in the back\". The room is very wedding ready and did not require a lot of decorations. One thing to note is there are a lot of tables so keep your centerpieces simple! Working with the staff was literally a brides dream come true!!! From start to finish the staff was there for anything I needed to ask, know, etc. I also appreciated that they checked in with me periodically to make sure my wedding day was everything I wanted and envisioned!!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 21-09-2016
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
The Crystal Ballroom at the Lafayette Grand is beautiful!!! The room is very unique with tiers of tables up both sides, a large mezzanine plus a large stage. There is not a bad seat in this place! No need to worry about seating people \"too far away\" or \"in the back\". The room is very wedding ready and did not require a lot of decorations. One thing to note is there are a lot of tables so keep your centerpieces simple! Working with the staff was literally a brides dream come true!!! From start to finish the staff was there for anything I needed to ask, know, etc. I also appreciated that they checked in with me periodically to make sure my wedding day was everything I wanted and envisioned!!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 21-09-2016
Victoria Caine (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
We had an absolutely amazing wedding at the Grande Ballroom in Lafayette Grande! We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was. Further, Greg and Ryan are both so easy to work with and accommodated our every need. Ryan was so helpful with selecting our meny and in accomodating our guests with allergies. I got a TON of compliments on the food (specifically the Veggie Lasagna), and even had a lot of guests remark on how friendly the service was! Overall, the night could not have gone more smoothly and I will be forever thankful for Greg and Ryan's help in making our wedding day incredible.
Reviewed on 22-08-2016
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
We had an absolutely amazing wedding at the Grande Ballroom in Lafayette Grande! We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was. Further, Greg and Ryan are both so easy to work with and accommodated our every need. Ryan was so helpful with selecting our meny and in accomodating our guests with allergies. I got a TON of compliments on the food (specifically the Veggie Lasagna), and even had a lot of guests remark on how friendly the service was! Overall, the night could not have gone more smoothly and I will be forever thankful for Greg and Ryan's help in making our wedding day incredible.
Reviewed on 22-08-2016
Jenilee Rathje (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2016
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!
Reviewed on 18-07-2016
Wedding Date 03-07-2016
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!
Reviewed on 18-07-2016
Mary Jo Pachla (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-05-2016
This venue was absolutely fantastic! From the eclectic Crystal Ballroom to the best food for the best pricing, this was an event everyone raved about! We don't know how many times we had people ask us how we ever found the place, and tell me how wonderful everything was. Plus, we had a live band, and their stage and acoustics in the room made it like we were in a concert hall, with a great dance floor. We can't say enough to recommend them. They are a jewel.
Reviewed on 01-06-2016
Wedding Date 15-05-2016
This venue was absolutely fantastic! From the eclectic Crystal Ballroom to the best food for the best pricing, this was an event everyone raved about! We don't know how many times we had people ask us how we ever found the place, and tell me how wonderful everything was. Plus, we had a live band, and their stage and acoustics in the room made it like we were in a concert hall, with a great dance floor. We can't say enough to recommend them. They are a jewel.
Reviewed on 01-06-2016
Kristen Noethen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2015
My husband and I were married at the Lafayette Grande on October 16, 2015. The owners Greg and Ryan were amazing to work with. They were available anytime we had questions and made sure all our requests were handled. The crystal ballroom was absolutely gorgeous! We got so many compliments on the venue. Everything was absolutely perfect! The food was delicious and Theresa our banquet captain was so good to us. I could not have asked for a more perfect venue or staff to work with.
Reviewed on 12-11-2015
Wedding Date 16-10-2015
My husband and I were married at the Lafayette Grande on October 16, 2015. The owners Greg and Ryan were amazing to work with. They were available anytime we had questions and made sure all our requests were handled. The crystal ballroom was absolutely gorgeous! We got so many compliments on the venue. Everything was absolutely perfect! The food was delicious and Theresa our banquet captain was so good to us. I could not have asked for a more perfect venue or staff to work with.
Reviewed on 12-11-2015
Molly Ruhl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
The Lafayette Grande was the best experience me and my spouse could have wanted for our reception. The building is old but so unique. The character of the space speaks for itself. We didn't have to have large centerpiece because of all the details already present within the room and there was uplighting present throughout the room and we could pick the color we wanted. The food is exceptional! I was so pleased with our buffet, it was delicious. I hate wedding food, I never leave satisfied. The Lafayette Grande exceeded our expectations for dinner, I was beyond pleased. We also had appetizers and late night snacks which were appreciated by our guests. The bar was fabulous! The staff was friendly and happy to help with anything we asked. This was an amazing place to have our day at and am so happy that we choose them!
Reviewed on 07-11-2015
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
The Lafayette Grande was the best experience me and my spouse could have wanted for our reception. The building is old but so unique. The character of the space speaks for itself. We didn't have to have large centerpiece because of all the details already present within the room and there was uplighting present throughout the room and we could pick the color we wanted. The food is exceptional! I was so pleased with our buffet, it was delicious. I hate wedding food, I never leave satisfied. The Lafayette Grande exceeded our expectations for dinner, I was beyond pleased. We also had appetizers and late night snacks which were appreciated by our guests. The bar was fabulous! The staff was friendly and happy to help with anything we asked. This was an amazing place to have our day at and am so happy that we choose them!
Reviewed on 07-11-2015
Kristen Sievert (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2015
We used this vendor for both our ceremony and our reception. We can't say enough good things about them! They were great from the time we had our first visit until the day of the wedding. Their prices are very fair and the owners were willing to work with us to make sure our day was exactly what we had imagined. For us it was getting my husbands favorite beer in a keg and macaroni and cheese on the menu. They were great about both requests!! We got many compliments on how wonderful everything looked and how beautiful the venue was. I would STRONGLY recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a great value and incredible staff!
Reviewed on 20-10-2015
Wedding Date 03-10-2015
We used this vendor for both our ceremony and our reception. We can't say enough good things about them! They were great from the time we had our first visit until the day of the wedding. Their prices are very fair and the owners were willing to work with us to make sure our day was exactly what we had imagined. For us it was getting my husbands favorite beer in a keg and macaroni and cheese on the menu. They were great about both requests!! We got many compliments on how wonderful everything looked and how beautiful the venue was. I would STRONGLY recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a great value and incredible staff!
Reviewed on 20-10-2015
Lauren (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-03-2015
My guests were impressed when they walked into the lobby and absolutely blown away when they walked into the room. We had our reception in the Crystal Ballroom It is truly a unique venue - something no one at the reception had seen before. You don't even need to have spectacular decorations or centerpieces because the room is already so extravagant. Absolutely beautiful.\r\rThe service was amazing. Extremely friendly staff and service team. They are fast and go unnoticed when serving. The food is excellent. The crew was easy to work with and very laid back. I can't say enough great things.\r\rI gave 4 stars for quality only because it is an older building, so some may have issue with that... I loved it though - it added to the character. We did a 20s theme and it went perfectly with our theme.\r\rI would recommend renting the chivari chairs through their wedding coordinator (they're the cheapest I could find and still great quality). It makes a huge difference! When I saw them in the hall, I cried tears of joy.\r\rThey have great incentives too. If you don't care when you have your wedding I would recommend booking between Nov and April (off season). We got an appetizer, ice sculpture, late night snack, and premium bar upgrade for free! And we basically had the whole place to ourselves.
Reviewed on 31-03-2015
Wedding Date 14-03-2015
My guests were impressed when they walked into the lobby and absolutely blown away when they walked into the room. We had our reception in the Crystal Ballroom It is truly a unique venue - something no one at the reception had seen before. You don't even need to have spectacular decorations or centerpieces because the room is already so extravagant. Absolutely beautiful.\r\rThe service was amazing. Extremely friendly staff and service team. They are fast and go unnoticed when serving. The food is excellent. The crew was easy to work with and very laid back. I can't say enough great things.\r\rI gave 4 stars for quality only because it is an older building, so some may have issue with that... I loved it though - it added to the character. We did a 20s theme and it went perfectly with our theme.\r\rI would recommend renting the chivari chairs through their wedding coordinator (they're the cheapest I could find and still great quality). It makes a huge difference! When I saw them in the hall, I cried tears of joy.\r\rThey have great incentives too. If you don't care when you have your wedding I would recommend booking between Nov and April (off season). We got an appetizer, ice sculpture, late night snack, and premium bar upgrade for free! And we basically had the whole place to ourselves.
Reviewed on 31-03-2015
Nichole Gierer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2013
The Lafayette Grande was the one place among all the venues we met with that worked with us, and provided so much for our dollar. There are many hidden extras in the cost of a wedding that you don’t find without going through the fine print. It’s exhausting! Not at the Lafayette. Everything was spelled out in black and white. You knew what to expect and if you needed help getting what you wanted payment arrangements were available. No one ever made us feel uncomfortable, or that we had to settle. The building has personality, and charm. The history behind the structure can be seen everywhere. The staff was friendly, inviting, and excited to be part of our wedding. We recommend this venue to everyone. \r
Reviewed on 04-11-2014
Wedding Date 01-11-2013
The Lafayette Grande was the one place among all the venues we met with that worked with us, and provided so much for our dollar. There are many hidden extras in the cost of a wedding that you don’t find without going through the fine print. It’s exhausting! Not at the Lafayette. Everything was spelled out in black and white. You knew what to expect and if you needed help getting what you wanted payment arrangements were available. No one ever made us feel uncomfortable, or that we had to settle. The building has personality, and charm. The history behind the structure can be seen everywhere. The staff was friendly, inviting, and excited to be part of our wedding. We recommend this venue to everyone. \r
Reviewed on 04-11-2014
Tina (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-04-2014
After racking my brain trying to find a venue that fit into my husband's and my very low budget I finally came across the Lafayette Grande and I couldn't have been more happier with my choice. We couldn't afford our wedding to be at a golf course or fancy banquet hall but Lafayette Grande was very affordable with all the bells and whistles of other places.\r\rWe did have our wedding on a Friday to save a little bit extra but it was worth it. The food was amazing and all my guests were raving about it. Our wedding was in the first floor room which they had just redone and it was perfect for our guest count of 110 people. We hardly had to do any decorating because they have done such a nice job with it.\r\rI would recommend this venue to anyone especially if your on a tight budget. It was perfect and the staff was wonderful!
Reviewed on 18-09-2014
Wedding Date 25-04-2014
After racking my brain trying to find a venue that fit into my husband's and my very low budget I finally came across the Lafayette Grande and I couldn't have been more happier with my choice. We couldn't afford our wedding to be at a golf course or fancy banquet hall but Lafayette Grande was very affordable with all the bells and whistles of other places.\r\rWe did have our wedding on a Friday to save a little bit extra but it was worth it. The food was amazing and all my guests were raving about it. Our wedding was in the first floor room which they had just redone and it was perfect for our guest count of 110 people. We hardly had to do any decorating because they have done such a nice job with it.\r\rI would recommend this venue to anyone especially if your on a tight budget. It was perfect and the staff was wonderful!
Reviewed on 18-09-2014
Colleen Budd (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2014
The Lafayette Grande was amazing! The venue is stunning. We had our reception in the Crystal Ballroom on the 4th and 5th floors. Our cocktail hour was in the balcony then dinner and dancing were on the main floor. Everything went perfectly smoothly and the venue staff was so accommodating and helpful. They helped us do every little detail we wanted to make the day special. The staff is so nice and friendly. And the food was wonderful! Definitely go for the plated sit-down dinner here. The presentation was lovely and the food delicious. We had the lamb chops, Cornish hen, and veggie lasagna and we got a lot of compliments on the food. Everything was very professional and ran like clockwork. This is the perfect vintage venue. Gorgeous tiered big-band seating was beautiful 1950s details. The venue has the feel that we are in the 50s waiting to see a show and go dancing. Stunning
Reviewed on 04-08-2014
Wedding Date 05-07-2014
The Lafayette Grande was amazing! The venue is stunning. We had our reception in the Crystal Ballroom on the 4th and 5th floors. Our cocktail hour was in the balcony then dinner and dancing were on the main floor. Everything went perfectly smoothly and the venue staff was so accommodating and helpful. They helped us do every little detail we wanted to make the day special. The staff is so nice and friendly. And the food was wonderful! Definitely go for the plated sit-down dinner here. The presentation was lovely and the food delicious. We had the lamb chops, Cornish hen, and veggie lasagna and we got a lot of compliments on the food. Everything was very professional and ran like clockwork. This is the perfect vintage venue. Gorgeous tiered big-band seating was beautiful 1950s details. The venue has the feel that we are in the 50s waiting to see a show and go dancing. Stunning
Reviewed on 04-08-2014
Stacie Kliemann (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
We held our reception in the 4th floor ballroom. That night, we received compliments from almost every guest about how beautiful the room was. Then the food came, and people couldn't stop raving about the food. Ryan and Greg are a brides dream. They answer calls and emails quickly, are always nice, and went out of their way to accommodate my requests. They let us set up early, let our vendors pick up when it was best for them, and made sure I was happy with everything the minute I showed up. We had been to multiple taste tests, and the food was never disappointing. I have been recommending them not only for the venue, but for any kind of catering event. The food was the talk of the reception. You cannot go wrong with this place!
Reviewed on 06-07-2014
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
We held our reception in the 4th floor ballroom. That night, we received compliments from almost every guest about how beautiful the room was. Then the food came, and people couldn't stop raving about the food. Ryan and Greg are a brides dream. They answer calls and emails quickly, are always nice, and went out of their way to accommodate my requests. They let us set up early, let our vendors pick up when it was best for them, and made sure I was happy with everything the minute I showed up. We had been to multiple taste tests, and the food was never disappointing. I have been recommending them not only for the venue, but for any kind of catering event. The food was the talk of the reception. You cannot go wrong with this place!
Reviewed on 06-07-2014
Caitlin Berlingieri (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2013
Looking at the Lafayette Grande from the outside, you would never expect the inside to be so amazing. \r\rParking is not the best, but they do have security in the lot for the duration of your event. \r\rThe Lafayette's menu is large and offers several choices. They do a tasting once a month and you can go as many months as you like. The food at the tastings was inconsistent and definitely tasted like standard banquet hall food. That being said, the day of the wedding the food was amazing! Presentation was 5 times better, and we were very happily surprised. It was almost like someone entirely different cooked for the wedding day. \r\rFrom what I understand, front of house is primarily run by Greg. From my experience he was terribly unorganized. No one ever answers the phone, and it's like pulling teeth to get them to call you back. Email is the most effective way to communicate, especially since you can easily keep record of who you spoke with, the subject matter of the conversation, and when you spoke with them. Every meeting that I set up I ended up having with Ryan (chef and back of house manager), because Greg had either forgotten or there was a miscommunication. At the end of the day, it was probably for the best! Ryan is amazing and was the primary reason that everything went so smooth during my event. \r\rThe staff was amazing, very welcoming and totally willing to help with anything we needed. \r\rOver all, it was an amazing day and they made it that way. \r\rIf you're thinking about this venue, just stay organized and on top of your game. The crystal ball room is beautiful and well worth the extra $. \r\rIf I could do it again, I wouldn't do it differently.
Reviewed on 21-11-2013
Wedding Date 06-10-2013
Looking at the Lafayette Grande from the outside, you would never expect the inside to be so amazing. \r\rParking is not the best, but they do have security in the lot for the duration of your event. \r\rThe Lafayette's menu is large and offers several choices. They do a tasting once a month and you can go as many months as you like. The food at the tastings was inconsistent and definitely tasted like standard banquet hall food. That being said, the day of the wedding the food was amazing! Presentation was 5 times better, and we were very happily surprised. It was almost like someone entirely different cooked for the wedding day. \r\rFrom what I understand, front of house is primarily run by Greg. From my experience he was terribly unorganized. No one ever answers the phone, and it's like pulling teeth to get them to call you back. Email is the most effective way to communicate, especially since you can easily keep record of who you spoke with, the subject matter of the conversation, and when you spoke with them. Every meeting that I set up I ended up having with Ryan (chef and back of house manager), because Greg had either forgotten or there was a miscommunication. At the end of the day, it was probably for the best! Ryan is amazing and was the primary reason that everything went so smooth during my event. \r\rThe staff was amazing, very welcoming and totally willing to help with anything we needed. \r\rOver all, it was an amazing day and they made it that way. \r\rIf you're thinking about this venue, just stay organized and on top of your game. The crystal ball room is beautiful and well worth the extra $. \r\rIf I could do it again, I wouldn't do it differently.
Reviewed on 21-11-2013
Amanda Pregler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2013
From our first tour to the last minutes of our reception, The Lafayette Grande treated us like we were the most important people to them. The entire building is full of beautiful rooms and the Grande Ballroom on the 2nd Floor was the perfect place for our reception. They literally catered to every idea and vision that we had for our wedding. The staff was friendly and helpful at all times. Many guests complimented the decorations that the building already came with standard! The food was absolutely delicious and I was so happy with the large variety of choices that they offered with the buffet for a reasonable price. The drinks at the bar were not watered down at all which of course made our guests very happy! They even recommended Mike Staff for our DJ and was great too. This family knows the wedding business through and through! I would absolutely recommend The Lafayette Grande for not only a wedding reception, but any event that needed a venue or off-site catering!
Reviewed on 16-10-2013
Wedding Date 21-09-2013
From our first tour to the last minutes of our reception, The Lafayette Grande treated us like we were the most important people to them. The entire building is full of beautiful rooms and the Grande Ballroom on the 2nd Floor was the perfect place for our reception. They literally catered to every idea and vision that we had for our wedding. The staff was friendly and helpful at all times. Many guests complimented the decorations that the building already came with standard! The food was absolutely delicious and I was so happy with the large variety of choices that they offered with the buffet for a reasonable price. The drinks at the bar were not watered down at all which of course made our guests very happy! They even recommended Mike Staff for our DJ and was great too. This family knows the wedding business through and through! I would absolutely recommend The Lafayette Grande for not only a wedding reception, but any event that needed a venue or off-site catering!
Reviewed on 16-10-2013
Erin Morris (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
I still can't believe I lucked out in finding this place. Greg and Ryan are wonderful to work with and have such a GEM of a wedding facility! I rented the Crystal Ballroom -- it was a to-die-for art deco ballroom, very uniquely laid out, that was staggeringly affordable for the quality. My guests were simply blown away and kept asking how I found this place.\r\rThe food (they also own Traveling Chef catering) was wonderful and there was a great variety for the buffet option.\r\rRyan and Greg really make the experience work for you and with you. They are the perfect combination of the personal and professional approach. They were flexible, generous, attentive, and easy going. CANNOT RAVE ABOUT THIS ENOUGH.\r\rYou have to see this place to believe it. Go! Go now!
Reviewed on 15-10-2013
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
I still can't believe I lucked out in finding this place. Greg and Ryan are wonderful to work with and have such a GEM of a wedding facility! I rented the Crystal Ballroom -- it was a to-die-for art deco ballroom, very uniquely laid out, that was staggeringly affordable for the quality. My guests were simply blown away and kept asking how I found this place.\r\rThe food (they also own Traveling Chef catering) was wonderful and there was a great variety for the buffet option.\r\rRyan and Greg really make the experience work for you and with you. They are the perfect combination of the personal and professional approach. They were flexible, generous, attentive, and easy going. CANNOT RAVE ABOUT THIS ENOUGH.\r\rYou have to see this place to believe it. Go! Go now!
Reviewed on 15-10-2013
Jordan Clark (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2013
I had a great experience with the Lafayette Grande. Ryan (one of the co-owners) was wonderful and was always around to answer my calls and texts (trust me, there were many). It is a family run business you will be treated like the family wants you to have the best experience possible. The staff was great. The 2nd floor grande ballroom room looked great. We had lots of food options and it was delicious. The uplighting really makes the room after dinner. It is a unique venue that is so much better than a golf course or hotel ballroom. Initially we were nervous about being in Pontiac but the area is in the business part of the city and there were no issues. I wouldn't change anything! Guest #'s approx 170
Reviewed on 27-08-2013
Wedding Date 10-08-2013
I had a great experience with the Lafayette Grande. Ryan (one of the co-owners) was wonderful and was always around to answer my calls and texts (trust me, there were many). It is a family run business you will be treated like the family wants you to have the best experience possible. The staff was great. The 2nd floor grande ballroom room looked great. We had lots of food options and it was delicious. The uplighting really makes the room after dinner. It is a unique venue that is so much better than a golf course or hotel ballroom. Initially we were nervous about being in Pontiac but the area is in the business part of the city and there were no issues. I wouldn't change anything! Guest #'s approx 170
Reviewed on 27-08-2013
Lorianne Barnes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2013
I had my wedding in the 4th floor Crystal Ballroom on Friday, July 12th 2013. Greg, his brothers and his staff were absolutely wonderful to work with and were very accommodating. From allowing me to come in the night before to set up, to making adjustments to the menu for guests with dietary restrictions, Greg made my wedding absolutely stress-free. The building is unique and my guests are still talking about how memorable the wedding was! To top it all off, the Lafayette Grande was the most affordable of any reception site my husband and I visited. What we got compared to what we payed was by far the best value of any wedding facility, but not a single guest would have ever guessed that our wedding was so affordable. When people ask me how my wedding was, I reply that it was better than I hoped it would be. And much of that is due to Greg and his staff at the Lafayette Grande.
Reviewed on 07-08-2013
Wedding Date 12-07-2013
I had my wedding in the 4th floor Crystal Ballroom on Friday, July 12th 2013. Greg, his brothers and his staff were absolutely wonderful to work with and were very accommodating. From allowing me to come in the night before to set up, to making adjustments to the menu for guests with dietary restrictions, Greg made my wedding absolutely stress-free. The building is unique and my guests are still talking about how memorable the wedding was! To top it all off, the Lafayette Grande was the most affordable of any reception site my husband and I visited. What we got compared to what we payed was by far the best value of any wedding facility, but not a single guest would have ever guessed that our wedding was so affordable. When people ask me how my wedding was, I reply that it was better than I hoped it would be. And much of that is due to Greg and his staff at the Lafayette Grande.
Reviewed on 07-08-2013
Megan Cunningham (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2013
Very flexible with requests. Unique venue!
Reviewed on 29-07-2013
Wedding Date 11-05-2013
Very flexible with requests. Unique venue!
Reviewed on 29-07-2013
Lisa Vander Putten (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
Awesome. Great job by the staff. Delicious food.
Reviewed on 16-06-2013
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
Awesome. Great job by the staff. Delicious food.
Reviewed on 16-06-2013
Leah Tovar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2013
Amazing service! This business is amazing and they brothers who run the place are wonderful and such a great help! I would recommends them for any party or celebration you may have.
Reviewed on 11-06-2013
Wedding Date 25-05-2013
Amazing service! This business is amazing and they brothers who run the place are wonderful and such a great help! I would recommends them for any party or celebration you may have.
Reviewed on 11-06-2013
Valerie Seeley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-04-2013
Lafayette Grande is the perfect place to have a wedding. The Crystal Ballroom is amazing as it is a unique design and everyone can see the activities on the dance floor and front stage. Food was delicious (MUCH better than \"wedding food\"). This is also a great venue to take photographs before the reception. Our photographer captured amazing photos on the stairs, elevators and fountain.
Reviewed on 25-05-2013
Wedding Date 06-04-2013
Lafayette Grande is the perfect place to have a wedding. The Crystal Ballroom is amazing as it is a unique design and everyone can see the activities on the dance floor and front stage. Food was delicious (MUCH better than \"wedding food\"). This is also a great venue to take photographs before the reception. Our photographer captured amazing photos on the stairs, elevators and fountain.
Reviewed on 25-05-2013
Katie Mangus (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2013
Food was amazing! We went with the grande buffet and there were so many options!! Everyone told me that I wouldn't have the chance to eat, but I made sure to eat because I knew how delicious everything would be, and was! My now husband and I loved the free monthly tastings and were able to choose selections for everyone.
Reviewed on 23-05-2013
Wedding Date 27-04-2013
Food was amazing! We went with the grande buffet and there were so many options!! Everyone told me that I wouldn't have the chance to eat, but I made sure to eat because I knew how delicious everything would be, and was! My now husband and I loved the free monthly tastings and were able to choose selections for everyone.
Reviewed on 23-05-2013
Emily Trybus (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-02-2013
We were planing a MI wedding from OK and needed a one stop shop. This place was nice, but definitely had quirks. There was a strange elevator operator who made our guests feel uncomfortable and the building was so cold! Good value, but probably wouldn't choose this place again.
Reviewed on 09-03-2013
Wedding Date 02-02-2013
We were planing a MI wedding from OK and needed a one stop shop. This place was nice, but definitely had quirks. There was a strange elevator operator who made our guests feel uncomfortable and the building was so cold! Good value, but probably wouldn't choose this place again.
Reviewed on 09-03-2013
Maggie Lewandoski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2012
I cannot say enough about the Lafayette Grande! The entire staff was polite, friendly, and courteous to us during the planning process. \rThe room was beautiful and spacious giving me and my guest plenty of space to eat, dance, and socialize. \rThe Lafayette Grande is beautiful and more affordable than many of the similar detroit area vendors. We got top notch service and added features that we could not have afforded anywhere else. \rThe food was good and there was plenty of it!
Reviewed on 08-11-2012
Wedding Date 13-10-2012
I cannot say enough about the Lafayette Grande! The entire staff was polite, friendly, and courteous to us during the planning process. \rThe room was beautiful and spacious giving me and my guest plenty of space to eat, dance, and socialize. \rThe Lafayette Grande is beautiful and more affordable than many of the similar detroit area vendors. We got top notch service and added features that we could not have afforded anywhere else. \rThe food was good and there was plenty of it!
Reviewed on 08-11-2012
Patricia Inman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2012
My wedding was magical, and the Lafayette Grande played a large role in that. The setting was superb, my fiancee and I noticed that as soon as we stepped in about a year and a half before our wedding. As a history major and lover of beautiful architecture, as soon as we walked into the Crystal Ballroom I knew that I wanted elegance to be the theme, and this room to be the setting. What made it even more special was that the food was divine, and while it was a little pricier than some of the other places we looked at, it was worth the deliciousness that was the food, and the atmosphere. Plus, Greg gave us an extra discount on the large number of children who came :) \r There is no bad seat in the house. Even our friends who we had to put in the mezzanine told us how they felt that they had the best seats, even though they were \"in the back\". The waitstaff was nice and courteous the entire night. And the gentlemen who helped us from start to finish (Ryan and Greg I do believe) were awesome. From the moment we signed with them during which we received two free steaks and two bottles of wine, to the 2 tastings we went to, to the day of where we were served by Greg personally, we were blown away by the service. And the icing on the cake was that they sent us away with croissant sandwhiches and a bottle of champagne which we absolutely needed after a long night dancing and then hanging out in our hotel room before we went to the hotel and on to the airport a couple of hours later. \r The only thing that put a little glitch in the night was that our wedding cake wasn't cut until about an hour before the end of the night, and unfortunately due to us mingling with the guests and not paying quite enough attention we didn't notice until many of the guests had left. However, considering that was the only \"bad\" thing that happened over the course of the night, we'll take it! \r The Lafayette Grande was wonderful, I was told by my guests who went on the Sunset Patio to get some air (I unfortunately was unable to make it out) that it was awesome to spend some time breathing in the fresh air before coming back in, helping themselves to our open bar and getting down on the gorgeous dance floor. The Lafayette Grande truly helped make our wedding magical, and I felt like a princess the entire night.
Reviewed on 19-10-2012
Wedding Date 29-09-2012
My wedding was magical, and the Lafayette Grande played a large role in that. The setting was superb, my fiancee and I noticed that as soon as we stepped in about a year and a half before our wedding. As a history major and lover of beautiful architecture, as soon as we walked into the Crystal Ballroom I knew that I wanted elegance to be the theme, and this room to be the setting. What made it even more special was that the food was divine, and while it was a little pricier than some of the other places we looked at, it was worth the deliciousness that was the food, and the atmosphere. Plus, Greg gave us an extra discount on the large number of children who came :) \r There is no bad seat in the house. Even our friends who we had to put in the mezzanine told us how they felt that they had the best seats, even though they were \"in the back\". The waitstaff was nice and courteous the entire night. And the gentlemen who helped us from start to finish (Ryan and Greg I do believe) were awesome. From the moment we signed with them during which we received two free steaks and two bottles of wine, to the 2 tastings we went to, to the day of where we were served by Greg personally, we were blown away by the service. And the icing on the cake was that they sent us away with croissant sandwhiches and a bottle of champagne which we absolutely needed after a long night dancing and then hanging out in our hotel room before we went to the hotel and on to the airport a couple of hours later. \r The only thing that put a little glitch in the night was that our wedding cake wasn't cut until about an hour before the end of the night, and unfortunately due to us mingling with the guests and not paying quite enough attention we didn't notice until many of the guests had left. However, considering that was the only \"bad\" thing that happened over the course of the night, we'll take it! \r The Lafayette Grande was wonderful, I was told by my guests who went on the Sunset Patio to get some air (I unfortunately was unable to make it out) that it was awesome to spend some time breathing in the fresh air before coming back in, helping themselves to our open bar and getting down on the gorgeous dance floor. The Lafayette Grande truly helped make our wedding magical, and I felt like a princess the entire night.
Reviewed on 19-10-2012
Laura Moore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2012
They made my day so special and the food was very good. All our guests commented how special and unique our ballroom was and how elegant. \r\rThey worked with our ideas and helped us in any way they could. It was good to find something unique in the land of cookie cutter reception halls. \r\r
Reviewed on 18-10-2012
Wedding Date 06-10-2012
They made my day so special and the food was very good. All our guests commented how special and unique our ballroom was and how elegant. \r\rThey worked with our ideas and helped us in any way they could. It was good to find something unique in the land of cookie cutter reception halls. \r\r
Reviewed on 18-10-2012
Dana Suggitt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2012
The guys at the Grande were amazing. They worked with us on everything that we envisioned for our wedding. They were quick to respond to questions and made the planning process so easy for us. They had amazing food and the price for everything was so reasonable. \r\rLoved it, Loved it, Loved it!!!!
Reviewed on 18-10-2012
Wedding Date 21-09-2012
The guys at the Grande were amazing. They worked with us on everything that we envisioned for our wedding. They were quick to respond to questions and made the planning process so easy for us. They had amazing food and the price for everything was so reasonable. \r\rLoved it, Loved it, Loved it!!!!
Reviewed on 18-10-2012
Megan Connolly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2012
Greg and Ryan really know what they are doing! The rooms are beautifully decorated and the food and service was amazing. Everyone we talked to at our wedding raved about the food, and commended us for choose such a unique reception venue.
Reviewed on 17-10-2012
Wedding Date 29-09-2012
Greg and Ryan really know what they are doing! The rooms are beautifully decorated and the food and service was amazing. Everyone we talked to at our wedding raved about the food, and commended us for choose such a unique reception venue.
Reviewed on 17-10-2012
brandie worden (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2012
what an awsome place, we were in the first floor lafayett room, and had about 170 guest. Its beautiful, in there so you dont need a lot of decor, also great prices. I liked that they offered the food and open bar, so we didnt have to have to many vendors. and the food was great everyone loved it.
Reviewed on 19-08-2012
Wedding Date 04-08-2012
what an awsome place, we were in the first floor lafayett room, and had about 170 guest. Its beautiful, in there so you dont need a lot of decor, also great prices. I liked that they offered the food and open bar, so we didnt have to have to many vendors. and the food was great everyone loved it.
Reviewed on 19-08-2012
Heather Golden (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2012
This was by far the best decision my husband and I made. I found Lafayette Grande on theknot.com, visited the room that we were interested in having our reception at, and we booked it the same day! The service was phenomenal throughout all of the planning process. None of our guests had complaints during the reception and everything seemed perfect from on my end during the day of. The set up everything, tore everything down... I had absolutely nothing to worry about the day of the wedding. Greg is wonderful to work with also -- very pleasant to talk with and very well organized, he was great about getting back to our emails and calls. Food provided by the caterer that works thru the venue is also spectacular! This place gets a huge A++ from me.
Reviewed on 26-06-2012
Wedding Date 09-06-2012
This was by far the best decision my husband and I made. I found Lafayette Grande on theknot.com, visited the room that we were interested in having our reception at, and we booked it the same day! The service was phenomenal throughout all of the planning process. None of our guests had complaints during the reception and everything seemed perfect from on my end during the day of. The set up everything, tore everything down... I had absolutely nothing to worry about the day of the wedding. Greg is wonderful to work with also -- very pleasant to talk with and very well organized, he was great about getting back to our emails and calls. Food provided by the caterer that works thru the venue is also spectacular! This place gets a huge A++ from me.
Reviewed on 26-06-2012
Chelsea S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
Very pleasant environment and easy to work with!
Reviewed on 26-06-2012
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
Very pleasant environment and easy to work with!
Reviewed on 26-06-2012
Lena Meredith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
Greg and his staff are wonderful. They give you an engagement present, you get a free shower, or engagement party in one of their two swanky cute bar rooms. (We chose the wine cellar because it has a cool industrial feel to it, plus it has a fountain) they offer tons of free extras like the late night snacks (coney dogs or pizza) and appetizers that are not extra! The staff was really nice and helpful, they always answer the phones and call you back in a timely manner.Everyone at our wedding said they LOVED the food!!
Reviewed on 19-06-2012
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
Greg and his staff are wonderful. They give you an engagement present, you get a free shower, or engagement party in one of their two swanky cute bar rooms. (We chose the wine cellar because it has a cool industrial feel to it, plus it has a fountain) they offer tons of free extras like the late night snacks (coney dogs or pizza) and appetizers that are not extra! The staff was really nice and helpful, they always answer the phones and call you back in a timely manner.Everyone at our wedding said they LOVED the food!!
Reviewed on 19-06-2012
Keila Malane (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2011
Everyone who works here is super friendly and helpful. The actual venue itself is nicer then any \"hall\" you could rent, I had my ceremony and reception here and other then decorating the tables and hanging a few colorful paper lantrens it needed no addition decoration which is a huge money & time saver!
Reviewed on 26-11-2011
Wedding Date 11-11-2011
Everyone who works here is super friendly and helpful. The actual venue itself is nicer then any \"hall\" you could rent, I had my ceremony and reception here and other then decorating the tables and hanging a few colorful paper lantrens it needed no addition decoration which is a huge money & time saver!
Reviewed on 26-11-2011
Susan Walsh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2011
Approximately 125 guests in the Crystal Ballroom for buffet dinner. The room is so beautiful, the only 'decor' I added were small candles on the tables. The building is a former Masonic temple, so it's got beautiful details thoughout the building.\r\rFood was good (from what I hear, I was a lilttle busy!) and the venue is unique, everyone loved it!\r\rMy (then) fiancé loved the Martini Lounge, so we had our rehearsal dinner there.\r\rThe owners are flexible; the contract stated I could get in the room at 9:00 a.m. that day, but since they didn't have an event in the room the night before, we were allowed to do our set up the night before.\r\rWe had some minor last minute changes to the seating plan, and the staff rolled with it and made it work.
Reviewed on 14-10-2011
Wedding Date 08-10-2011
Approximately 125 guests in the Crystal Ballroom for buffet dinner. The room is so beautiful, the only 'decor' I added were small candles on the tables. The building is a former Masonic temple, so it's got beautiful details thoughout the building.\r\rFood was good (from what I hear, I was a lilttle busy!) and the venue is unique, everyone loved it!\r\rMy (then) fiancé loved the Martini Lounge, so we had our rehearsal dinner there.\r\rThe owners are flexible; the contract stated I could get in the room at 9:00 a.m. that day, but since they didn't have an event in the room the night before, we were allowed to do our set up the night before.\r\rWe had some minor last minute changes to the seating plan, and the staff rolled with it and made it work.
Reviewed on 14-10-2011
Neka Northern (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2011
My guest were wowed by how beautiful the venue was. We had a wonderful time. The food was great, I would totally recommend this place to friends.
Reviewed on 20-08-2011
Wedding Date 30-07-2011
My guest were wowed by how beautiful the venue was. We had a wonderful time. The food was great, I would totally recommend this place to friends.
Reviewed on 20-08-2011
Kristin Fry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2011
I had to keep my budget in mind when planning my wedding, and the Lafayette Grande was affordable. I kept looking for something wrong with it to make it as cheap as it was. Other than the location, I couldn't find a single fault with it. The food was amazing, the alcohol provided was sufficient, and the architecture both inside and out is beautiful. I loved every minute of my wedding here. Regardless of budget, I think anyone would be happy to have their reception here. Greg and his team are awesome.
Reviewed on 13-07-2011
Wedding Date 26-06-2011
I had to keep my budget in mind when planning my wedding, and the Lafayette Grande was affordable. I kept looking for something wrong with it to make it as cheap as it was. Other than the location, I couldn't find a single fault with it. The food was amazing, the alcohol provided was sufficient, and the architecture both inside and out is beautiful. I loved every minute of my wedding here. Regardless of budget, I think anyone would be happy to have their reception here. Greg and his team are awesome.
Reviewed on 13-07-2011
Ali Swain (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2011
Had our reception here & it was amazing. We got so many compliments on how beautiful our venue was!
Reviewed on 05-06-2011
Wedding Date 30-04-2011
Had our reception here & it was amazing. We got so many compliments on how beautiful our venue was!
Reviewed on 05-06-2011
Beckie Blackburn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2011
I am so thrilled I found this hidden gem in Oakland County! It is a truly unique and beautiful venue; not your traditional banquet hall. Greg and the staff at Lafayette Grande were very accomodating and helpful right from the start. Every request I had he met and exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing and we received several compliments from our guests regarding how wonderful the venue was!
Reviewed on 31-05-2011
Wedding Date 07-05-2011
I am so thrilled I found this hidden gem in Oakland County! It is a truly unique and beautiful venue; not your traditional banquet hall. Greg and the staff at Lafayette Grande were very accomodating and helpful right from the start. Every request I had he met and exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing and we received several compliments from our guests regarding how wonderful the venue was!
Reviewed on 31-05-2011
Kristina Varney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-02-2009
My ceremony and reception was held at the Lafayette Grande in February of 2009 and it was wonderful! The owners and staff are so helpful and friendly and the venue itself is gorgeous! The food was really delicious too! I would highly recommend The Lafayette Grande to anyone!
Reviewed on 11-03-2011
Wedding Date 28-02-2009
My ceremony and reception was held at the Lafayette Grande in February of 2009 and it was wonderful! The owners and staff are so helpful and friendly and the venue itself is gorgeous! The food was really delicious too! I would highly recommend The Lafayette Grande to anyone!
Reviewed on 11-03-2011
Katie Sharpe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2010
Great venue!\rWe chose the Lafayette because:\r`Amazing customer service. The owners make you feel special and are willing to work with you.\r`Wonderful food!!\r`The building is truly a gem. We wanted a venue with charm and \"wow factor\" this certainly has it. \r`The ballroom, which we had, is breathtaking. Not your typical hall..\r`Great value.
Reviewed on 02-12-2010
Wedding Date 05-11-2010
Great venue!\rWe chose the Lafayette because:\r`Amazing customer service. The owners make you feel special and are willing to work with you.\r`Wonderful food!!\r`The building is truly a gem. We wanted a venue with charm and \"wow factor\" this certainly has it. \r`The ballroom, which we had, is breathtaking. Not your typical hall..\r`Great value.
Reviewed on 02-12-2010
angi bono (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2006
The food/staff was amazing. The hall was on old masonic temple, very vintage. The light fixtures and most of the furniture was from the 1920's ( my wedding-and my llifestyle- is set in the style of the 1940's so it was perfect.;If you have older relatives, have them get dropped off, parking close by is limited. otherwise, everything went perfectly!
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 07-10-2006
The food/staff was amazing. The hall was on old masonic temple, very vintage. The light fixtures and most of the furniture was from the 1920's ( my wedding-and my llifestyle- is set in the style of the 1940's so it was perfect.;If you have older relatives, have them get dropped off, parking close by is limited. otherwise, everything went perfectly!
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Susan Gavin - Suddeth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-02-2007
The Layfette Grande is an unbelievable venue with balconies, chandeliers, water a fountain, a separate martini lounge and d?cor that just makes you feel like you are a princess in a ballroom. It isn?t your typical country club\\golf course of banquet hall. It is magical and unbelievable beautiful venue that provides great service and food for a price you can not beat. This is a diamond I the rough and I couldn?t imagine have our wedding day anywhere else.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 17-02-2007
The Layfette Grande is an unbelievable venue with balconies, chandeliers, water a fountain, a separate martini lounge and d?cor that just makes you feel like you are a princess in a ballroom. It isn?t your typical country club\\golf course of banquet hall. It is magical and unbelievable beautiful venue that provides great service and food for a price you can not beat. This is a diamond I the rough and I couldn?t imagine have our wedding day anywhere else.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Jessica Hickman (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2008
The Lafayette is family owned and they really take care of you. We were so pleased with the owners and recommended this venue to anyone and everyone! The Crystal Ballroom is gorgeous and gives off a 1920's feel. The Grande Ballroom is also beautiful! The food was great and everything went off without a hitch.
Reviewed on 12-11-2008
Wedding Date 04-10-2008
The Lafayette is family owned and they really take care of you. We were so pleased with the owners and recommended this venue to anyone and everyone! The Crystal Ballroom is gorgeous and gives off a 1920's feel. The Grande Ballroom is also beautiful! The food was great and everything went off without a hitch.
Reviewed on 12-11-2008
Kris Zoellner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2008
The venue was very unique with the charm of 1930's Euopean art deco. There are no two room alike in the entire building. Beautiful hardwood floors crystal chandeliers balcony and nice sized bar. The waitstaff and the owner were very nice to work with.
Reviewed on 04-09-2008
Wedding Date 28-06-2008
The venue was very unique with the charm of 1930's Euopean art deco. There are no two room alike in the entire building. Beautiful hardwood floors crystal chandeliers balcony and nice sized bar. The waitstaff and the owner were very nice to work with.
Reviewed on 04-09-2008
Johanna Capling (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2006
The management The look and feel of the site
Reviewed on 29-09-2007
Wedding Date 01-05-2006
The management The look and feel of the site
Reviewed on 29-09-2007
gina dew (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-07-2007
I loved our room. It was absolutly beautiful, it had tiered dinner seating and was decorated from the early 1900's, so it looked like a palace. I loved the staff, they were so friendly and spent a lot of time making sure we were happy. They even let us stay later than in our contract because we were late due to pictures. All of my guests raved about them!;If you are afraid of elevators- their elevator is very old. I liked it because it set the mood as if you were stepping back in time, but it scared some of my bridesmaids.
Reviewed on 25-08-2007
91 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.92 out of 5.0Wedding Date 21-07-2007
I loved our room. It was absolutly beautiful, it had tiered dinner seating and was decorated from the early 1900's, so it looked like a palace. I loved the staff, they were so friendly and spent a lot of time making sure we were happy. They even let us stay later than in our contract because we were late due to pictures. All of my guests raved about them!;If you are afraid of elevators- their elevator is very old. I liked it because it set the mood as if you were stepping back in time, but it scared some of my bridesmaids.
Reviewed on 25-08-2007
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| Phone | (248) 334-6999 |
| Address | 1 Lafayette Street, Pontiac, MI, 48342 |
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