FINDING THE RIGHT “SITE” THAT MEETS YOUR WEDDING NEEDS AND WEDDING BUDGET…
The Lavish Events team recently took part in a venue tour given by Bill Lonskey of The Quintessential Event. Bill took us on a Limo tour to seven beautiful wedding venues located in Southfield and Downtown Detroit: the Westin Southfield, Detroit Marriott, Westin Book Cadilliac, Doubletree Guest Suites, Coach Insignia, The Fillmore, and The Whitney. The Limo Coach, provided by Golden Limo in Ann Arbor, was beautiful and decked out with refreshments, snacks and gift bags for all of the participants.
The metropolitan Detroit area offers many choices and resources for a couple’s upcoming nuptials and reception needs. The tour began at the beautiful Southfield Westin hotel, we were introduced to their Go Green menu featuring fresh fruit and various delicacies that promote healthy eating, which is perfect for the Go Green couple, and various wedding decors, including a plethora of table linens and chair covers with complementary bows. In addition the Westin offers a unique atrium venue, which is perfect for a wedding and/or reception among a lavish array of live greenery and open views of the downtown skyline of Southfield.
Next, it was off to the Detroit Marriott located on the Detroit riverfront. We were greeted by international wedding dress designer, Katerina Bocci, and 3 models featuring 3 of her unique bridal gowns. The Marriott also decked out its reception room with various decors, including an array of floral centerpieces, table and chair linens, designed by local floral designer such as Blumz and Gerych’s Graziella. As an added incentive, the Marriott is offering a free honeymoon for all couples who book their wedding between now and June two (2) round trip tickets and hotel stay in the United States plus 200,000 Marriott points. What an awesome incentive! 
The newly, renovated Westin Book Cadillac was our next stop. In one of the two beautifully restored ballrooms, couples can choose not only from a variety of table and chair linens, but also table options ranging from round to square tables, and the unique clear acrylic table and chairs, which was beautifully decorated by Gerych’s Graziella. While sampling the delicacies, including the delightful desserts by Olga’s Creations, we were entertained by the Mel Ball players. The Book Cadillac also offers in house spa treatment packages at Spa 19 for the couple and their wedding party as complements to their event and/or overnight stay at the hotel; plus the Book Cadillac has the unique 24 Grill, which is available for private occasions.
A few blocks away was the Doubletree Guest Suites, which offers two unique different rooms – The Terrace or the Crystal Ballroom – for any couple’s wedding needs; additionally, the hotel’s quaint restaurant offers a weekly Friday night Jazz and Soul evening for a minimal cost per person. The hotel has partnered with the close by Woodhouse Day Spa to create a special package for every member of the special occasion. Blumz by JRDesigns was the decorator in the Crystal Ballroom, which has just recently opened its own venue in Ferndale Michigan for those individuals looking for a new, small locale.
Seventy-four floors above the Detroit River sits Coach Insignia, formerly The Summit restaurant; however, part of this circular venue, is a private dining area available for a wedding reception, family gathering, bridal and/or baby shower, or any other special event for approximately 80 individuals. Feasting on lobster corndogs (yum!) is just one appetizer available on the vast dinner menu Coach Insignia offers its guests. If this private dining room isn’t large enough for your needs, then the entire restaurant is available for rental.
The Whitney restaurant is an option for those couples looking for a smaller, intimate atmosphere for a wedding or other special occasion. The Whitney specializes in weddings, dinners, and tea parties in various parts of this wonderful, cozy homey ambiance, including an outdoor setting in the garden on the property. The various dining rooms inside include a library, a music room, or the Ghost Bar which is located on the 3rd level and offers comfortable seating and lounge areas for a casual gathering. It’s truly a haunting experience for those couples looking for a unique setting.
Finally, The Fillmore, which used to be the State Theatre, offered the most surprising venue; most assume it is just a small replica of The Fox theatre, which is just one block away, and based on its inner décor, it does resembles The Fox, but its setup is more diverse than The Fox because it offers a distinctive floor plan that allows the couple to choose background lighting that complements their wedding colors, a unique layout utilizing the stage, dance floor and 3 levels surrounding the dance floor. Plus, it has a mezzanine and balcony areas available for your event. The vast entrance lobby offers the couple an exclusive area to accommodate pre-reception hors d’oeuvres and/or cocktail hour.
Kudos Bill to you and your team for a well put together event. The Lavish Events team cannot wait for the next tour.
If you would like more info about each of these venues or would like to hire Lavish Events for your next event, give us a call 1-313-350-1295
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