Blythefield Country Club

ccommodating and made the whole experience truly magical! The food was DELICIOUS and I still have guest telling me how much they loved it even a month after the fact! Truly the perfect and most beautiful place both inside and outside to have a wedding/reception! We were blown away!!

h of my family was from the east side of the state). The grounds are gorgeous and I love how the reception room is sectioned (they also include a side room to use as a bridal suite or for storage). The food was amazing, my guests have rave reviews throughout the night. Henry and Jaclyn were fantastic- they were prompt with responding to any annoying question I had at all hours. They worked with any unique ideas I came up with along the way to make the day special for me and my family. I also have many guests compliment the Blythefield staff- during cocktail hour the trays of appetizers always seemed full and they were very attentive to detail and friendly!! Blythefield accommodated an early set up for me and change in reception hours- I could not have been more pleased with the whole experience! They do an A class job!

and will go above and beyond to make sure that your special day goes off without a hitch. The staff at Blythefield are so professional and kind. I heard nothing but compliments from all of my guests about how attentive, kind and professional the staff was. My husband and I had our reception indoors on April 16, 2016. The venue is gorgeous and unique with the beautiful vaulted ceilings and wooden beams. The chef at Blythefield is AMAZING!!! Once again, I heard nothing but compliments from all of our guests on how delicious the food was. The serving size was plenty...none of your guests will go hungry! Everyone at Blythefield helped make our special day even more special and memorable! All Blythefield staff that we had contact with were kind-hearted, personable, and professional. They made the planning process simple and easy to understand and they made our wedding day fun and enjoyable! THANK YOU, BLYTHEFIELD!!!! My husband and I, and our loved ones are so thankful for how wonderful all of you were on our special day!

nd beyond. The food was delicious and the environment was perfect. From taking pictures on the beautiful golf course to dancing in the picturesque clubhouse, it was perfect! Henry Smith made sure our every request was met and did a great job! Highly recommend this gorgeous and classic venue- thank you for everything!

the way! On the day of, everything ran as smoothly as we could have imagined. Also, the grounds of the course are so beautiful we were able to capture some amazing photos there :)

timing of the evening went extremely smoothly, and there were absolutely no hiccups! Everyone raved about the food (and they were great at handling some food allergies), the service, and how much fun it was. The venue is extremely elegant and very flexible and family-friendly with the porch and outdoor areas. Henry was awesome and was great at communicating with me the week of the event to ensure everything was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better venue and food! Thanks for everything! Highly recommended.

. The appetizer were delicious and the guys at my table could have filled up on just those. But good thing they didn't, because the dinner was amazing. I know my family had a wonderful time and we were all impressed with the atmosphere and service that Blythefield offered!

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staff, food, and venue. Even though the weather was not in our favor and we could not have our ceremony outside as planned, we still had the intimate wedding ceremony we were looking for using Blythefield's beautiful indoor ceremony option. It was a perfect day and one that we will always remember. Thank you, Lindsay and Blythefield!

y nice being able to have everything at a single site and we think it made it really easy for guests having it all in one location so they didn't have to relocate. The reception went great as well with everything flowing smoothly. All of our guests had nothing but good things to say as we talked to them during the evening. Lindsay had everything ready to transition as needed at every stage, and she helped out coordinating during both the ceremony and reception. The only thing I can think of for the whole day that was anything less than perfect was my wife and I didn't have champagne for the toasts. But that's a small thing and I can't complain. We would highly recommend Blythefield to any couples considering them interested. We feel really lucky that we were able to host our wedding there.

tar. Not an easy task to pull off on the 14th fairway. Lindsay made sure everything went as planned.

st night I did a wedding at Blythefield Country Club and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. The entire team at Blythefield was attentive and friendly to all guests needs. The food was delicious and never have I been asked so many times if I needed anything. Servers were walking around all night asking all guests if they needed beverages and plates/silverware were cleared in a timely fashion (which is not always the case). Blythefield does little things that no other venue does like to-go cups of water at the end of the night and offers a dedicated coordinator that stays throughout your ENTIRE event from start to finish. The event coordinators, Lindsay Gregg and Henry deserve a special shout out. Many times it is difficult track down a coordinator or manager at a venue but that is not the case here! They were friendly and helpful and everyone worked together to make the couple's wedding day perfection despite the challenge of rain. You can be confident your guests will be impressed with the level of service and their experience at your wedding or event. Blythefield's staff goes above and beyond and I just cannot express enough how impressed I was. I will be bringing other couples to see this venue because I am confident they will be blow away by and exceptional experience! Thank you!!!!

of the setting and all the hard work that went into planning this special day. Well done, Blythefield Country Club! Another perfect wedding in the books!

of both worlds. We met with Lindsay in early 2015, and she was phenomenal. I didn't love the venue, but we both loved Lindsay. She is professional, customer service is over the top, and easy to talk to. She can work with any budget and had a lot of great suggestions. She made me feel like we were her only client. I am so happy we decided to go with Blythefield, and so were our guests! Two weeks after our wedding our guests were still raving about the food and how beautiful our wedding was. The fried chicken is to die for!!! Lindsay even allowed my father to bend the club rules of not allowing hats inside (people wouldn't recognize him without a hat). The only thing I didn't care for was that they charge to run credit cards. So if you can write a check to save some money. But I would still have my reception here many times over, and recommend it to anyone!

Gregg, who walked us through every step of planning. She was very thorough, answered all of our questions and helped us think through our plans so that things went smoothly. She is easy to reach, especially through email. Most of all, she is a calm presence your wedding day, always a plus! We had a lovely little ceremony by a stately tree, followed by a cocktail hour and reception across the lawn near another stately tree. The space is very open, but the trees give an air of intimacy for each setting. We had a corn hole game set up to play off to one side, and launched 'wish lanterns' after dusk in an open area adjacent to the reception. To give you an idea of the value, we had we had four hors' d'oeuvres (set, not passed), a plated dinner with salad, bread, choice of two entrees, a bar with three wines, two beers, a selection of liquor, and the requisite pop, water, etc., for 137 guests. The cost also includes rental of chairs, linens, tables, dance floor, lighting, and fees for the ceremony, outdoor reception and concierge. The cost also includes golf cart rental to take the bridal party to the photo area, and staff gratuities. The total cost of our event was $13,383.38. I tried to put the price in the little box elsewhere on this page, but I kept getting an error message and I could not submit this review. For you, dear bride, I forsake my anonymity! And if this an iPad bug, dear Knot, please fix. That said, I had a smaller wedding (7/4/15) and the rehearsal dinner for this wedding catered at my home, by two different contractors, both charging the same amount per plate as BCC. For the same price point, just on the food, I would rate Blythefield far and away the best in every way. Well prepared, appealing to the eye, fresh, delicious, perfect portions, pleasing presentation, and, again, delicious. I could have made a meal of the hors' d'oeuvres alone! The staff is very well trained, did a great job serving. They were attentive without being distracting. The area where the event was held is on the far side of the clubhouse, but still accessible; it's close to the course, but doesn't feel like you are in the way of someone's game. In the event of rain, there is an indoor space in reserve. My husband and I happily recommend Blythefield Country Club; if we had more daughters, we'd be back in a heartbeat!

w steps away indoors. Blythefield is all about amazing service and attention to detail. As always, the serving staff treated our guests like royalty. You will not find a friendlier, more professional serving staff than Blythefield. Chef Hiler worked with us to create a menu just for us. Our guests raved about the food. The entire event was overseen by Lindsay Gregg, Blythefield's Director of Hospitality and Events. She made sure all the details were taken care of and coordinated with our musicians, florists, and the other contractors. The entire Blythefield team made sure my wife and I had the wedding of our dreams.

excited-to-plan bride ever, but they seamlessly filled in all of the blanks, helped me with the timeline, and generally advised me on important decisions so that the whole thing would go well. The staff definitely can be trusted. The only reason that I remember any little hiccups from the day is that they did such a good job of handling them gracefully! - The food was the best that any of my guests had ever had at a wedding (or at most restaurants for that matter). - The grounds and reception area are beautiful.(My pictures turned out fantastic!) - All of the setup of tables, chairs, linens, etc. was perfect. - The total cost included plated dinner, appetizers, wine/beer/soda/champagne, lunch during setup, chairs/setup for the ceremony, the reception (included table setup, linens, and all of the plates/glasses etc.), the bride room all day, and various other misc. I don't know what else to say other than that I highly recommend Blythefield Country Club!

ssional staff at Blythefield were accessible and professional from the first phone call forward. As the Mother of the bride I felt overwhelmed largely due to the fact I was recovering from battling a serious year long illness. But thankfully Lindsay and her colleagues executed a wedding and reception that could only, at least I thought, be found in my daughter's dreams. The Blythefield setting was clearly at its peak season; filled with colors of lush fall foliage and dotted with colorful varieties of seasonal flowers making this wedding day an ideal setting for such an occasion. No matter what was happening, the Blythefield staff was always within arms length should we needed any direction or had any questions. The staff was always present when needed but careful to remain " on the sidelines" in effort to not take away from the couples exclusive day. The tables were set just as requested: white tablecloths, soft, pedal pink napkins and centerpieces that inspired comments throughout the evening. The appetizers that Lindsay Gregg (Director of Hospitality and Events) recommended were delectable and just the perfect palette pleaser needed to carry us through until dinner was to be served! Given that this was our very first child to be married, my experience was limited in regard to planning and preparation to say the least. But from The moment that first phone call was made to Blythefield I knew we were in good hands and I can promise any future bride they will not be disappointed if Blythefield is their chosen venue.

t highlights: Event Coordination & Service: Throughout the entire planning process and day-of, Lindsay Gregg, Blythefield's event coordinator was extremely responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. All of the staff was willing to go out of their way to make the day special and stress-free. This is really the most important highlight as it made the planning process and wedding day so smooth and as easy as possible! Food & Beverage: Our guests have been raving about all of the food in the weeks following the wedding. We also had special his & hers cocktails which were tasty and a big hit. Also, the chef was very willing to accommodate a (delicious!) vegan option for our guests. Ceremony Logistics: Our outdoor ceremony was beautiful and guests had an easy transition to the ballroom for cocktail hour and dinner. Space: The space worked out perfectly for our group of about 150 guests. We felt like everyone was close enough to make it feel like a party, but not crowded. We had a large 15 person King Arthur style head table which worked out well. Our photobooth was just off the dance floor which made for great photos! We highly recommend BCC -- you will be very happy you chose it as your venue!

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n more perfect. Our guests said that the food was the best that they had ever had at a wedding and we totally agree! The chef worked with us the help create two dishes that were not on the menu. Chef researched the recipe and the dishes were exactly what we wanted. Lindsay, the director of events, was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. She made the planning a whole lot easier. I would highly recommend this venue!

't work out. Fortunate for us because it rained the afternoon and evening of our wedding! Blythefield and its staff was amazing working with us and putting plan B into place when the weather didn't cooperate. They made the transition seamlessly and made sure that everything went smoother than we could have expected! The bartenders kept all our guests happy and glasses full all night and the wait staff was fantastic about getting all the food out and managing to serve warm and delicious food to our 160 guests. Thanks to a kind staff member, we were alerted when the sun and a double rainbow popped out during our cocktail hour and we were able to get some wonderful pictures! Blythefield's beautiful setting along with its wonderful staff makes for the perfect wedding venue!

out anything. The venue was wonderful and I highly suggest if you are doing a ceremony outside to compliment it with the outdoor cocktail hour (weather permitting), because it adds a whole new dynamic to the setting and experience for guests. Lindsay was very easy to work with and was always available when needed. I would highly recommend Blythefield to anyone for their wedding.

not flawless. She was able to provide the bare-bones of what the club could or couldn't accommodate but was not helpful generating ideas or independently finding solutions when needed. We arranged our daughter's wedding from out-of-town, we made several appointments to meet with Lindsay for various reasons, unfortunately, every appointment was altered or rearranged to meet Lindsay's (or someone else's) needs with very little concern for our travel or work schedules. In addition, even the smallest requests were met with "no we can't do that" This happened so often, that a local family member (and club member) had to become our spokes-person. Sadly, I never felt like our daughter's wedding was a priority In the end, Lindsay worked hard under the guidance of our friends and event planners, but I can't credit her for the beauty and success of the event.

cated us on the many things we completely missed. Communication via email and by phone were prompt. The Blythfield Country Club staff were all very professional and helpful. The building and grounds were spectacular. Many guests commented on how beautiful it was. The food was excellent....I have no idea how they feed 150 people at the same time. The cost was in line with our expectations, and there were no surprises. Thank you Lindsay Gregg and your team for making our day perfect.

vendors for lights and tulle. Supplied golf carts for the photos around the golf club. We had a food and wine tasting where we met the chef and listened to his suggestions. She was a pleasure to work with and excelled on the day. Everything ran so smoothly, even an unannounced guest, and no fuss was made, just added another table setting! We had a sit down meal, very professionally served, and the food was excellent, "best steaks ever", was the comment all around and the chicken was moist and delicious too. The salad was a delicious mix. Vegetables were fresh and crisp but I, personally, did not enjoy the potatoe fingers. Soft and squishy! The service from the staff was courteous, efficient and friendly and they kept us supplied with lots of water for the dancing. It was a brilliant day and I would recommend Lindsay and her staff and Blythefield Country Club to anyone who would like an outdoor wedding and reception. Even the golfers did not worry us on the course or inside their own clubhouse. The price for the use of all the facilities and food was very reasonable compared to other locations in our area. The drinks were extra to the price I quoted above, that was for the food and venue, etc. only. The groom's family paid for the drinks but I know they thought it was reasonable too. We had 2 white wines and a delicious red, a choice of 2-3 beers and spirits available at all times through the evening. We decided not to have champagne at the wedding due to the Club's selection, which was not to our liking. We did choose our favourite champagne but when they quoted a price to have it at the wedding, one case was just marked up far too much so we decided against it. This one little problem did not matter on the day. The appetizers were served to us during the cocktail hour and were very good. One was a little greasy but plenty of napkins were available and it was our choice! Again, I highly recommend this venue and their competent, professional, friendly, staff to everyone.

swered my endless email questions quickly and was very informative. She helped pull everything together and made my planning a breeze. I was so relaxed because she made sure everything went how I had planned and she organized her team at Blythefield to make the day perfect. The chef was almost amazing and prepared the most delicious chicken and sirloin. Are guests couldn't stop raving about the exquisite food! I cannot say enough good words about our experience at Blythefield and I would highly recommend their services to any bride who wants a well planned, organized, and stress free day!

d accommodations while working with BCC. The scenery and food is always outstanding. Thank you for your excellence!

it all together and was able to enjoy time with the bride before her big day.

erence and this venue can accommodate them all. I would highly recommend BCC as your wedding ceremony and reception duo.

ue has character inside and is lovely. Lindsey was wonderful to work with. I would recommend this venue to anyone!!

on golf carts to have their pictures taken further out on the course, the guests were served cocktails and hors d'oeuvres outside until dinner was served inside at 7:00 p.m. The food was delicious! The music was provided by Drew from Moments In Time who did a phenomenal job of keeping the dance floor packed until the reception ended at midnight. Everything at Blythefield was incredible. Lindsay and her staff went above and beyond all expectations. Lindsay was there from the time we started decorating in the morning and was still there to help clean up at midnight. She was attentive to our every need and detail, and she and her staff went above and beyond. Everyone was professional and friendly and there were so many compliments! Thank you Lindsay and everyone at Blythefield for a magical night!

nally available to answer our questions big and small, as well as meet with us several times before the event. The space itself was well suited for a party our size (about 100), but would still most likely be comfortable up to maybe 150 (but I'm sure it could do more if they're planning on it). As part of our deal, we were able to use the screened in porch and the back lawn area, which the guests really enjoyed to take a break when not on the dance floor. The space was great and, to be honest, I hardly even noticed the servers they were so efficient and tidy. As for the food, we had a chicken plate and a sirloin plate, and both were amazing. Apologies to Blythefield if this all-positive review sounds fake to any readers, but we just had a very great experience overall and would definitely recommend them to other couples looking for a reception venue around Grand Rapids. We looked at probably 8 or 10 different country clubs in the area and we're glad we made the right decision.

eally helped me coordinated all of the details to have the wedding of my dreams. Thank you Blythefield CC.

days later and we were still receiving emails and phone calls from family and friends complimenting us "what a party that was". Thank you Lindsay and your team - what a super job you did for us.

t to Reed for his outstanding service. Also, sorry I don't know his name, but the gentleman who attended to the head table was outstanding! I would recommend Blythfield Country Club as a wedding venue of choice to anyone! Thanks again to all for making Jamie and Andrew Wertz's wedding so perfect and so memorable! Lindsay Gregg was amazing and very accommodating. She took the stress level way down for all and tended to every detail. Her patience and flexibility is much appreciated! and kudos to the chefs for preparing what many guests said was the best wedding meal they've ever had!

was always on top of the planning and was always available by email or phone. I can't express how much that meant because I knew I could rely on her fully to help me make this day perfect...and she succeeded! We were treated with VIP service every time and nothing was too much to ask. They are all so accommodating. We literally were given the royal treatment and my new husband and I, along with our families, will recommend BCC highly to everyone we know. We received so many great reviews from our guests saying that the food and service were exceptional throughout the entire day/night. Everyone was very impressed with the professionalism and sincere hospitality BCC provided from beginning to end. Our head server, Henry, even called ahead before the wedding began and asked what our colors were and then wore a coordinating tie! I noticed right away and I truly though this was such a thoughtful touch. Little things such as that, as well as all the big things that were done for us, truly made our day the most incredible, memorable one of our lives this far. My husband and I received the most perfect day and I cannot thank everyone enough! You will definitely not be disappointed in choosing BCC for your venue!! THANK YOU Lindsay and everyone at Blythefield Country Club! Wish we could relive our wedding day every Saturday! It was truly the best day of our lives!!

ss, answering our questions, making suggestions, and making our wedding run smoothly the day of. She always responded in a very timely matter through phone calls and email to update us and answer our questions. The venue was gorgeous, the staff outstanding, and food delicious! Chef Jeff went above and beyond to ensure the appetizers, meal, and Afterglow were everything we wanted for the reception. Blythefield Country Club made our daughter's wedding one to remember forever. Thank you so much, Mother of the Bride, Diane Wertz

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and well run. The waitstaff were wonderful. They were polite and helpful. The food was fantastic and served in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend Blythefield for a wedding reception or any event.

r a wedding. The event coordinator, Lindsay, was so easy to work with and was always in contact with us. She made sure everything we wanted happened. She was there throughout our entire day and helped everything run smoothly and perfectly. Our ceremony by the river was gorgeous...the setting couldn't have been more perfect! We held a tented reception up near the clubhouse and it was amazing! They also made all of our food and it was incredible! Everything tasted so good and was exactly what we hoped for. Everyone complimented the food... Some said it was the best they had ever had at a wedding! Blythefield was the perfect place for our wedding in every way.