I had the privaledge of meeting with Katie, the event coordinator, and Michelle, the Club manager, at the University Club Grand Rapids. The University Club is located on the 10th floor of the 5/3rd building downtown Grand Rapids.
I cannot tell you how beautiful this facility is! I was in awe. They can accomodate a party of nearly any size. They have rooms for cocktail hour and then the reception room.
I felt as though the price was very reasonable for the service you get. One thing that stood out in my mind when learning about the University Club of Grand Rapids is that when they serve dinner, they do not have servers, the MANAGERS all serve the guests. What customer service!
The club has recently under gone an amazing remodel. you can check it out at www.universityclubgr.com
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Martha's VIneyard and Catering
I had the pleasure of meeting Alyssa, the catering sales and planning manager for Martha's Catering and Vineyard. They cater for everything from weddings to corperate events to lunches. They currently have 1 chef and are working on obtaining a 2nd one.
They have a one stop shop with the catering to liquor. If you need it, Martha's can probably do it for you.
They want to cater to everyone so will work with you and your budget to help you get what you want.
For the liquor they charge on consumption rather than a per person charge as they have found this much more cost effective.
When it comes their menu, you do not have to stick to what is on there. They love to be creative.
Check out their website at www.mvwines.com
They have a one stop shop with the catering to liquor. If you need it, Martha's can probably do it for you.
They want to cater to everyone so will work with you and your budget to help you get what you want.
For the liquor they charge on consumption rather than a per person charge as they have found this much more cost effective.
When it comes their menu, you do not have to stick to what is on there. They love to be creative.
Check out their website at www.mvwines.com
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Chef Brech
I had the pleasure of meeting with Katie, the event coordinator with FOODesign by Chef Brech. I was able to hear about the work of Chef Brech and the new exciting things coming for him and his company.
He currently is in the process of opening up a kitchen/bar downtown where the lower level is the catering kitchen and they are able to set up right there for events and not have to haul their things to different events.
Chef Brech also can do a bar depending on what the bride/host wants. Chef Brech has been catering in Grand Rapids for about 9 years. check out his website at www.chefbrech.com
He currently is in the process of opening up a kitchen/bar downtown where the lower level is the catering kitchen and they are able to set up right there for events and not have to haul their things to different events.
Chef Brech also can do a bar depending on what the bride/host wants. Chef Brech has been catering in Grand Rapids for about 9 years. check out his website at www.chefbrech.com
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Events By I Candy
I was able to meet the mother daughter team who own "Event's by I Candy", Jill and Alicia. They are great. They have nearly anything you can imagine to rent and then some! I was in awe when I got to the store and saw everything they have to rent.
They can do things very inexpensive to expensive. They also offer invitations.
They are both graphic arts people and have great ideas coming daily! Words cannot tell you how fun this place is you need to check it out for your self. They would LOVE to show you around.
www.eventsbyicandy.com tell them Hannah sent you! Pictures do not do it justice!
They can do things very inexpensive to expensive. They also offer invitations.
They are both graphic arts people and have great ideas coming daily! Words cannot tell you how fun this place is you need to check it out for your self. They would LOVE to show you around.
www.eventsbyicandy.com tell them Hannah sent you! Pictures do not do it justice!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Desserts By Lori
While looking for different cake/dessert vendors, I came across Dessert by Lori. Lori has had her own business for a couple of years now and does everything! Wedding cakes, dessert buffets, candy bars, cupcake towers, cheesecake (which she has 28 flavors) basically she will make anything with sugar. She also will do party favors.
You will be able to taste at your consultation you set with Lori.
Lori offers services from high end, where she has servers take care of your serving needs, to where she just drops off the desserts and you set up and serve everything yourself.
She will set up a consultation with everyone to determine the needs and how she can best help.
Check out Lori's web site at www.dessertsbylori.com
You will be able to taste at your consultation you set with Lori.
Lori offers services from high end, where she has servers take care of your serving needs, to where she just drops off the desserts and you set up and serve everything yourself.
She will set up a consultation with everyone to determine the needs and how she can best help.
Check out Lori's web site at www.dessertsbylori.com
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Party Down Music
I was privileged to be able to sit down with a long time DJ here in Grand Rapids; DJ Michael with Party Down Music. He has been a DJ for over 30 years and he considers this his profession.
DJ Michael uses the best equipment and pays great attention to detail. He considers himself 1st class. Not only does he DJ but he also has a sound system you can use for events.
DJ Michael says he knows how to present a good, fun, elegant event and feels he provides outstanding service.
His selection of music is wide. He has music grandparents will like all the way to current selections. He has over 20,000 song titles and uses cd's instead of MP3 files as he feels the sound quality is much better.
Contact DJ Michael through his website www.partydownmusic.com
DJ Michael uses the best equipment and pays great attention to detail. He considers himself 1st class. Not only does he DJ but he also has a sound system you can use for events.
DJ Michael says he knows how to present a good, fun, elegant event and feels he provides outstanding service.
His selection of music is wide. He has music grandparents will like all the way to current selections. He has over 20,000 song titles and uses cd's instead of MP3 files as he feels the sound quality is much better.
Contact DJ Michael through his website www.partydownmusic.com
Monday, September 21, 2009
Grand Carriages
I was fortunate enough to visit with Linda from Grand Carriages. I got to see the carriages 1st hand and meet the horses. She has 2 white and 2 black horses.
Grand Carriages has been around for about 7 years doing weddings and tours. They do weekend tours downtown Grand Rapids on Friday/Saturday nights. To do downtown or other tours on different dates and or times there are different prices than the regular weekend rates.
Doing a carriage ride downtown for your wedding the rates start at $300 for a regular carriage and a cinderella carriage starts at $350. However, the price with vary depending on time and location. Distance plays a roll due to the fact that it takes a semi and truck/trailer to get the equipment they need where they need it.
Take a look at their website there are pictures and lots of good information on it. www.grandcarriages.com
Grand Carriages has been around for about 7 years doing weddings and tours. They do weekend tours downtown Grand Rapids on Friday/Saturday nights. To do downtown or other tours on different dates and or times there are different prices than the regular weekend rates.
Doing a carriage ride downtown for your wedding the rates start at $300 for a regular carriage and a cinderella carriage starts at $350. However, the price with vary depending on time and location. Distance plays a roll due to the fact that it takes a semi and truck/trailer to get the equipment they need where they need it.
Take a look at their website there are pictures and lots of good information on it. www.grandcarriages.com
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