Welcome to The High Five GR, where all love stories are welcome.
A unique and versatile in downtown Grand Rapids, The High Five GR is expansive, beautifully renovated loft space exemplifies the best in “old world meets new.” Original, roller-rink hardwood floors and exposed, classic brick combine with extraordinary chandeliers and hip artisan tile and glass to evoke a current and fresh vibe that your guests will remember.
Details sure to attract attention include high, wood beamed ceilings with metal tresses, large fully restored windows for viewing our city’s scape and open pillar-free, unobstructed space allowing your vision to be executed easily.
Not only was The High Five the most beautiful venue but the staff was absolutely amazing. We worked with Hanna and she was so helpful and made sure our day ran smoothly. The team communicated with us very well, was available to answer any of our questions even months before the wedding. I can not recommend The High Five and their staff enough. Our wedding day was perfect! Reviewed on 09-01-2024
Rachel Myer(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. The High Five of GR was everything I could have asked for- and more. The staff is exceptional, a wonderful venue... I truly felt taken care of. I recommend The High Five of GR to any lovely couple looking to tie the knot! Reviewed on 15-11-2023
Julia Kuhlmann(other)2 out of 5 Rating
I’ve been hesitant to give my honest feedback. We had the gold package- the most expensive, top of the line offering from the high five where the 5th floor is flipped during cocktail hour to convert the ceremony space to the reception. Their team and team of preferred vendors was unable to do so in the scheduled hour. It turned into nearly 2 hours. Fingers were pointed at all different parties, including toward my day of coordinator, who had never worked an event in this space. Being the “experts” of the flip and sellers of the package, the high five should have taken charge to move things along with all vendors involved. Instead, it became an unnecessary battle in the weeks following my wedding. This delay caused extra, hourly costs to have photography and videography coverage of the rest of the evening’s events. While I thought the situation would be salvaged by the high five absorbing this cost with kangaroo kitchen, I had to follow up to have the check (which included the security deposit ) sent. Over a month later. I really wanted to leave a positive review saying they ended up rectifying the situation, but unfortunately it had to require follow up to chase down this money. Reviewed on 13-09-2023
Riley Hazen(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Amazing. They helped everything run so smoothly and made the entire process so easy. Our wonderful day-of-coordinator Katie was awesome to say the least! She kept the entire day on track and was so fun to work with. The space itself is absolutely beautiful with such a pretty view of the city. The bridal suite was perfect to get ready in with lots of seating options, mirrors, and great lighting. I would highly recommend the high five as a wedding venue!! Reviewed on 01-08-2023
Cortni Hauck(other)5 out of 5 Rating
The High Five GR made our wedding reception flawless. Their professionalism, communication and kindness throughout the entire planning process shined through on our big day. Katie was an absolute rockstar and helped keep everything going smooth and taking the stress off of my mom and I since we did not use a wedding planner. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful venue in downtown GR. Reviewed on 31-07-2023
R M(other)5 out of 5 Rating
MY WEDDING WAS AMAZING!! Katie was our venue person and was amazing!! Very professional and made my day not so stressful! Highly recommend! Reviewed on 22-07-2023
Emily Hanners(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We lost 2,500 dollars on a deposit at another venue just so we could go with The High Five, thats how spectacular they are. The other venue (Black River Barn South Haven) told us no to everything, was not willing to help us out in any way, and just overall seemed like the day would not go as smoothly. With The High Five they include day of coordinating that was extremely helpful, any request we had they met us with a compromise and/or a flat out YES, they really did go out of their way to make sure that everything was going to be exactly the way we wanted it. They are very responsive with emails and were willing to let us visit the venue or stop by if we needed to look at something/measure anything. They were SOOOO kind and had a GREAT ATTITUDE which was super appreciated during a very stressful time. In terms of the venues beauty, you just have to see it for yourself. Everyone loved our venue and said it was one of the most if not the most beautiful weddings. End of story: BOOK THE HIGH FIVE!!! :) Reviewed on 06-06-2023
Erin Murphy(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-03-2023 The High Five was our dream venue. The staff was incredible to work with and Heather and Katie helped ensure every moment of our day went smoothly. Can't recommend them enough for their professionalism, convenience, and the beauty of their spaces! Reviewed on 07-05-2023
Carol Berry(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-01-2023 This venue is beautiful! Our guest were blown away. The staff was so professional, attentive and on the top of their game! The High Five knows what they are doing, the venue has multiple floors, we had the ceremony on one and the reception on another, there is a freight elevator for vendors, a storage unit so you can pick up your stuff the day after. The cost of the venue includes tables, chairs and a staff of people doing everything including a floor plan, day of coordinator etc.. I just can’t say enough! Reviewed on 19-01-2023
Jenn Gilroy(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-11-2022 My husband and I had our wedding at The High Five in November 2022. We cannot speak highly enough of this venue! We do not live in Michigan and they were SO accommodating of us when we were able to come into GR for planning meetings! We invited guests from 21 states for our wedding and every single guest that came, whether from GR or not, had nothing but amazing things to say about the venue. The girls were all so, so helpful, especially Paige! They made our day an absolute dream! Reviewed on 02-01-2023
Kayla Ly(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-11-2022 Cannot say enough great things about Amanda. She really was the most responsive and best!! Even during times of panic, she had my back and helped every step of the way. From the smallest to biggest things, we had complete trust in her to make sure things ran smoothly. The High Five just wants you and your partner to have the most beautiful day and make your vision become reality. We cannot recommend having your ceremony and reception there enough. 10/10 recommend!!!!! Reviewed on 08-12-2022
terri vulpetti(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-09-2022 We had a beautiful wedding and the team at the high five was wonderful. They attended to our needs and concerns and made sure everything was organized and well done. They were with us from the beginning to the end of the evening and we always available for last minute concerns. Thanks for a great evening. Reviewed on 04-11-2022
Julia Brougher(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-08-2022 The High Five GR was the most beautiful venue to host our wedding this summer. Their high ceilings, exposed brick, wooden floors, and beautiful chandeliers presented the most beautiful setting for a night to remember. The staff there were so helpful throughout the entire process, especially Paige, who worked with us to help our vision come to life. They coordinated with all of our vendors, and the day went so smoothly. Only marking it as a 4/5 because there were a few additional costs up front for the different packages for things like bubble lights, or the portable bar -- but understand it's a business. Just want to be transparent for future couples! Reviewed on 16-10-2022
Jessica Paulson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-08-2022 Beautiful venue space in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids! Very open with lots of windows and natural light coming in. We were very pleased with the staff at the High Five. The only challenging part about this venue is that it requires you to work with many different vendors for food, drinks, linen, cake etc. Reviewed on 06-09-2022
Jaclyn Crummey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-07-2022 Beautiful space. Very responsive throughout the entire process and willing to meet with us on site whenever we had requested. They have a great list of preferred vendors who all did a phenomenal job. Would highly recommend!! Reviewed on 16-08-2022
Sue Prins(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-07-2022 Our experience working with The High Five team was amazing! They responded quickly when we reached out with questions, communicated timelines clearly, and just generally were eager to help out to make sure our wedding reception was everything we had imagined. We rented the fifth floor for our reception- it is the most beautiful space with gorgeous lighting, plenty of open spaces and great views, We had so many compliments on how lovely everything was. Highly recommend!! Reviewed on 11-08-2022
Morgan Pack(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-05-2022 My husband and I had our wedding at The High Five on May, 21st of 2022, and we both HIGHLY recommend this venue. When I first toured The High Five, I was blown away by the classy, effortless beauty of the event space. We had to have both our wedding ceremony, and reception at The High Five because we loved the space so much.The High Five staff was an absolute pleasure to work with the entire process. We were extremely thankful for all of the hard work, and organization that was put into our wedding by The High Five. Any question that we had was always addressed and answered promptly by the staff. The day of our wedding, all of the staff members were very helpful, kind, organized, and encouraging. We both have nothing but positive things to say about The High Five. This is an absolutely beautiful venue, with an amazing staff! Reviewed on 06-08-2022
Luvone Guerrero(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-08-2016 Such a gorgeous spot! I wanted to give a special THANK YOU to Amanda, Liz, Ashley, and Heather for making this event experience so beautiful! Great customer service! So much kindness, and willingness to help make the day perfect! Your professionalism is unmatched, and the High Five is so beautiful! Can't wait to work with you all again! (Luvone's Beautiful Occasions) Reviewed on 23-05-2022
Hayley Lofthouse(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-02-2022 Oh my, how I loved this venue. The High Five is BEAUTIFUL, every detail is flawless from the rugs in the foyer to the bathrooms to the chandeliers!! It truly requires very little decorating because it's so beautiful on its own. I loved the ability to use 2 different floors/rooms as creative freedom to design the event to be an experience. The windows and lighting in the space makes for phenomenal photos. Beyond the venue being flawless, the staff were very helpful and kind. They answered all my emails of questions, took measurements, sent pictures, etc., throughout all the months prior to my event. The week of our wedding, my fiance got covid and we had to reschedule just days before the event. They were very understanding and helped us reschedule to a new date without any issues. The High Five was the best decision we could have made! Reviewed on 07-04-2022
Marcy Ryan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-09-2021 The High Five GR was absolutely phenomenal- we loved every moment in the space. From the beautiful aesthetics, to the staff, to the general ease of spending time there- you won't regret being here! Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Meg Mathis(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-09-2021 Our employees loved the fantastic venue and the wonderful and attentive staff and owner who personally welcomed our company and shared the very cool history of the building. The day of the event, we didn't have to worry about anything. All of the details were well thought out. Our event was very elegant from set-up to the last guest left! Thank you! Reviewed on 15-10-2021
Jalynn Mitchell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-07-2021 With the COVID year and all the unknown the High Five always put us at ease. They answered questions immediately and communicated effectively. The High Five is absolutely stunning, clean and unique. On our first tour we knew that this was the venue of our dreams. The team goes above and beyond to make your vision come to life! I cannot recommend this venue enough and especially the people on their team! They made the entire process so easy and our day of coordinators made sure the day flowed perfectly. Everything started on time and it was absolutely stunning!!! We are so thankful that The High Five GR will forever be a part of our story <3!!! I cannot say enough amazing things! So thankful for each and everyone on this team! Reviewed on 14-09-2021
Jill Darrow(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-08-2021 The High Five GR was the most beautiful venue to have our daughters wedding. The fourth floor is gorgeous with an amazing bridal sweet. It was also the perfect area for cocktails after the ceremony before heading upstairs to the reception that is just stunning. Marija and Leslie are both professional, sweet, and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend the High Five GR! Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Montana Martin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-07-2021 Firstly, this venue is absolutely gorgeous. The photos online do not do it justice. The High Five is perfectly placed in downtown Grand Rapids, MI with many hotel options available that range from upscale to budget.Second and more importantly, the staff is absolutely top tier in every category. Their responsiveness, flexibility, collaboration, and flexibility were incredible.My wife and I would recommend this place to anyone from our closest friends and family to any stranger reading this review. Absolute 10/10! Reviewed on 20-07-2021
Anthony Schiro(groom)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-09-2020 I understand the difficulty Covid is causing, but working with the High Five has been by far the worst part of our whole wedding process. When we first started looking for venues Leslie was incredibly helpful and responsive, but once we were completely paid and started asking about how Covid would affect us they became much less prompt. Moreover, when it became clear we weren't able to have the wedding we paid for the high five was unapologetically rude and unhelpful. You can tell a company's true character when they don't need anything from you, and as soon as the High Five had our money, it became abundantly clear they are not as kind and helpful as they would like to portray themselves as. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere for a wedding venue. Reviewed on 21-07-2020
Paige Pallas(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-11-2020 We planned to get married in May 2020 at the High Five, but obviously COVID had other plans. Even though our day hasnt happened yet, I want to give the High Five the biggest shout out for being so amazing during this entire process. Leslie and Marija have been kind and accommodating each time we have reached out. I know more than ever now that we made the right choice to have our wedding here, whenever that happens! They answer promptly and are always available to talk through our ever changing plans. I cant tell you what a weight has been lifted off our shoulders being able to rely on them through all of this. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We may not know if or when our day can finally happen but I can't wait to celebrate it at The High Five when it comes! Reviewed on 17-07-2020
Hilary Ortiz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-03-2020 Beautiful! The venue was absolutely perfect! We had our wedding ceremony and reception here March 7 and the day could not have gone any better. Leslie and her team were very professional and accommodating throughout the wedding planning process. On the day of they took care of everything so we could just focus on the day, which was so reassuring! Everything went so smoothly, we could not be happier with how the day went! Definitely a stand out venue in town! Reviewed on 27-03-2020
Kellie Farrell(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-01-2020 Everyone at the venue was knowledgeable, cooperative, and friendly. They made everything go smoothly and I would highly recommend them. Reviewed on 30-01-2020
Lindsay Mourand(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-01-2020 There is so much I want to say about my incredibly FLAWLESS and MAGICAL experience. So, I will break it into sections:THE STAFF: The most wonderful people you will work with. Without a question, this staff is beyond words when it comes to how perfect they are. They are professional, EXTREMELY communicative (no email took more than a few hours to get a response), and SO SWEET,. They went above and beyond to make my day so perfect. And is absolutely was. They even went as far as drying off my dress with hand towels after taking photos outside in a winter storm. I mean, COME ON! WHO DOES THAT? They were so kind to my family and friends. Ashley, Amy, Leslie, Marija, THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU. THE VENUE: Stunning. Unmatched to anything you will find in Grand Rapids. Even without your wedding decorations, the beauty of this building speaks for itself. Every window holds an amazing view of Grand Rapids. SUMMARY: All in all, there is absolutely no regrets when it comes to chosing this place to have my wedding. They were perfect. They were everything and more. I will always remember THEM! I wanna plan another wedding just so I can work with them again. I would trust them with my life. lol Reviewed on 26-01-2020
Jamie Carnes(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-10-2019 The staff at High Five are the most professional and accommodating ladies around! They go above and beyond to ensure the client’s needs are met and their space is beautiful! Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Annie Tasch(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-10-2019 We had our ceremony and reception at The High Five and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better venue! The whole team was so easy to work with and we were able to rest knowing that every detail was taken care of. The day of our wedding, all of our guests were wowed by the ceremony space and the reception space and everything flowed so smoothly. I’m so glad we found this space and can’t thank Marija and Leslie enough for helping make our wedding everything we’d hoped for! Reviewed on 26-10-2019
Sheridan Markatos(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-08-2019 I think this is the absolute perfect space and the staff is great to work with! It is on the fifth floor of a building in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids and has the original hardwood floors, brick walls, high ceilings with Restoration Hardware lighting and chandeliers, a built in bar, and incredibly clean and up to date bathrooms. They just redid the fourth floor and we were the first wedding that it was ready for and The High Five really did an amazing job with it. Unfortunately the bridal suite wasn't ready yet but that didn't affect our day at all because I had already planned for us to get ready at a salon off-site. I think now that the bridal suite is ready and the fourth floor is renovated, this is the most beautiful venue in Grand Rapids, hands down. Leslie and Marija were so kind and helpful with all of the planning. They really help you coordinate with their preferred vendors to make sure everything is set up and organized for the day of. I really felt very little stress for coordinating with the vendors because I could just tell Leslie had a handle on it! We received so many compliments about the venue and I feel so blessed to have been one of the first to discover this beautiful venue! Thank you, The High Five! We truly had the best day ever! Reviewed on 06-10-2019
Bethany Johnson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-06-2019 Absolutely loved this venue. The staff was so professional, flexible, and easy to work with. The space was absolutely GORGEOUS, and felt unique to the Grand Rapids scene. I could go on and on, but this venue truly made the day extra special. Loved loved loved it! Reviewed on 15-06-2019
Emily Cook(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-03-2019 We had our wedding reception at The High Five and it was easily one of the top 3 best decisions we made for our day. The venue itself is stunning. The exposed brick, chandeliers, wood floors, beautiful bathrooms (really though!), tables and chairs, open concept, beautiful city views, etc. Everything is beautifully placed and has been redone to perfection. We ended up having a crew of just under 250 guests and everyone fit perfectly with PLENTY of space to move around and have areas to chat. We received SO many compliments about the staff and the venue. One really nice thing about it is that because it's so elegant and has a feeling of it's own, you really don't have to put hardly any decoration in there to make it your own. All we had was our centerpieces and a few things here and there and the place looked gorgeous!! The staff is amazing. From the get-go they are available for any questions and suggestions. Very responsive and professional. My only advice to brides who are wondering about a venue is go there in person and look at it. Talk to the individuals who run it and get the feel of what it will be like that day. From the moment we walked in, every other venue went right out of my mind and I said \"this is it!\". It's a venue you don't have to do a ton too to make it your own or look how you envisioned it. Talking to them I felt comfortable and confident that this is where we want to be. We had a really fun floor plan playing with round and long/rectangle tables. Everything was placed for ease of access and flowed very nicely. They do require you to choose from their verified cater list. Some see that as a negative but I am here to tell you it was a major blessing. We chose Maddelena's and they were stellar! Food was amazing and their coordinator is hands down one of the best people to work with for all of your food and bar needs. The venue and caters are more than happy to work with you and your vision. Ours came together with ease. If you are browsing around websites like this and are wondering about venues that may be right for you look no further. Go visit them and let them help make your dream day come true. I recommend this venue to everyone! Our day was incredible filled with love and joy spent with the people we care about most. I am forever grateful it was spent in The High Five. Some of our best memories will be held in that place and I could never thank them enough! Reviewed on 04-04-2019
Suette Steiner(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-11-2018 The venue was the perfect place for us. Our guests loved the facility and they shared how wonderful they thought everything was. The management was very responsive and attentive to our requests and the room was prepared perfectly, just as we requested. It was wonderful to have all new top notch, tables, chairs, AV equipment, restrooms, etc. in this new urban chic venue. Reviewed on 18-12-2018
Gina Karsten(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-10-2018 We had our wedding at Hi-Five this past October and it was the perfect place for an indoor wedding reception! The venue is warm, elegant, charming, but also modern. Our ceremony was at the church across the street so it was the perfect location for us. The venue space is just beautiful with exposed brick walls, wooden floors, big windows overlooking Grand Rapids, and stunning chandeliers. The venue space maintains its character as an old roller rink but is also very polished. It was perfect!!The staff at Hi-Five provided everything we needed for the day to go smoothly. Communication was clear and easy in the days leading up to our wedding, and they really went above and beyond to make sure everything went according to plan - coordinating with the caterer, florist, and other vendors as well as setting up decorations and creating a floor plan. We used the fourth floor for our cocktail hour and fifth floor for our reception at Hi-Five. It was great to have a still beautiful and simple place for guests to gather for a drink and hors doeuvres on the fourth floor before heading upstairs. We could not have asked for a better staff, location, city, or venue for our wedding. My husband and I are so thankful for the hard work Hi-Five put into making our day so special and memorable!! Reviewed on 04-12-2018