Gem Theatre

l-known theater is the area, and both my Fiancé and myself were not a fan. When we got a tour of the Gem - we knew it was the place for us! For most of the planning process I worked with the sales manager, Amber Sharp. I cannot even explain how amazing she was through the entire process! When you originally book a wedding at the Gem, you receive a large packet of information, which was so overwhelming, but Amber made everything SO easy. Anytime I reached out to her for anything she was so quick to reply, and never once did she ever come across as annoyed with my ridiculous questions. In the end I really thought of her as more of a friend, then just a vendor. On the wedding day you work with a wedding coordinator, but Amber still stopped in the girl's room prior to the ceremony to say Hi. I was also having an issue with my flowers (nothing to do with the venue) and stressed, but Amber was able to help out and really calmed my nerves. Planning a wedding is insanity and having her honestly made a world of difference. I honestly do not think it would of gone as good as it did without her. I mentioned at one point that I cannot drink alcohol, and there was non-alcoholic champagne is my dressing room and a glass waiting for me at dinner for toasts. The wedding was perfect! It was the coolest experience to have the ceremony of stage, and out guest either on the main floor or in the balcony looking down. I am still receiving compliments on how beautiful the venue was, and how amazing the food was! The waitstaff, cooks, bartenders and sound-system crew were so amazing! We had a little over 150 people, but because of the venue everyone was able to spread out. Not only was there seating inside the theatre / dance floor, but also at the bar / lounge area and outdoor seating, which our guest really loved! We got a sneak peak of our photos, and I can't even begin to say how amazing they are! We didn't do first look - so we were limited on time for photos and could not go to another location. But we were able to get family photos done on the stage stairs, and wedding party / couple photos done outside the venue. Because the outside is done SO beautifully with flowers - the photos look better then imagined! Also, parking gives me so much anxiety in Detroit, but the Gem has their own parking garage, and every guest gets a parking pass for the event! My wedding at the Gem was perfect, and exactly how i imagined! I do not have one single regret on choosing the Gem.

! Also the food was delicious ! We would recommend this venue to everyone! Tiffany & Dante Greer-Beal

paces to make the event run smoothly in one building from rehearsal to ceremony to cocktail hour to reception! We appreciated Jaime, Dillon, and the entire event staff who were all kind and helpful, always anticipating our next move or need and ready to help with a smile. I cannot give a stronger recommendation for a wedding venue!!!

ferent parts of the night and the cocktail hour area allowed people to sit and relax away from the dance floor. The food was all fantastic, and so was all the staff. Jaime and Amber were always available for questions leading up to the day and always helpful in finding any solution, and Nathalie took care of all the things I was stressing about on the day of. Our guests were big Michigan football fans and they set up a TV in the cocktail hour area so people could see the game. I never made it to the bar, but many guests raved about the bartenders. I can't say enough about the Gem, and can't count how many guests told us it was the best wedding they've ever been to. And in my research, reasonably priced for what you get. I already told the staff I will be back to visit. Would recommend this place to anyone!

ick to respond with any questions we had. The venue itself was STUNNING. The staff, every single one of them, was helpful, fun, and supportive. We'd recommend this venue a million times over! It was a magical day and every one has been telling us how beautiful the theatre was!

offered up any suggestions that helped us in planning our wedding, and was a pleasure to work with. Preston was our day of venue coordinator, and he also was super responsive and helpful. He calmed down any last minute concerns we had, and took care of everything behind the scenes. We didn’t have to set up or pack up any of our decor we brought, Preston went the extra mile and did all of that for us, which wasn’t even part of his job description! As for the venue itself, you truly can’t beat the history, architecture and character of the Gem! Our guests were all blown away with the venue, and so were we. I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else! It was so nice to have the entire space to ourselves, and we made use of every room in the Gem. I couldn’t recommend this wedding venue enough!

the end of our wedding night, the Gem was perfect and the staff was so helpful. While Jaime wasn't always our contact, she answered any questions we had when I kept asking, and Dylan helped as our day-of coordinator for whatever we needed. Now, to the venue itself. Having it to yourself is a huge plus, and there are so many great spots for pictures. Getting married on stage was something we were nervous about, but it absolutely rocked! Having friends and family on the floor and in the balcony was amazing to see. We also played into the theatre for our theme with other things like film reels, ticket placecards, etc. The bartenders and kitchen staff were on point, and when there was an emergency, Dylan stepped up to help out and people never waited for a drink. The food was delicious. Highly recommend getting the duo just so people can try some more, and the appetizers kept people snacking during cocktail hour. We wouldn't have changed a thing about the wedding, and we can't recommend the Gem enough.

mazing. I cannot rave more about the staff, starting with Jamie Smith, she truly was wonderful to work with. She was on top of every detail and always helped answer any question or concerns we had. She met with us whenever we requested and we came down to look at the space whenever we needed to get flower/decorating inspiration. She made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with and we felt so special throughout the whole experience. And Nathalie was tremendous help the day of the wedding... she took care of details that I was afraid family members would have to be stuck with but Nathalie and Preston handled everything! If we could do it all over again we wouldn't change a thing. The Gem Theatre was our dream wedding 100%

elpful in offering suggestions as we planned. She was quick to respond to any emails and calls. Leading up to the wedding day I felt very supported, which was important to me because I did not hire a wedding planner. The venue itself is simply gorgeous and meant we could save money on decor because the theater, bar area, and banquet room look amazing already. We hired a live band for our reception and they sounded AMAZING plugged into the house system. The Gem’s technical staff helped coordinate everything with our band and ceremony musicians, meaning I didn’t have to get directly involved. Nathalie (assigned day-of coordinator) and the Gem’s house and banquet staff made sure our rehearsal and wedding day went off without a hitch. Nathalie even helped us by going back into the theatre at the very end of the night because something was accidentally left behind in a dressing room. The banquet team was on top of everything from making sure our getting ready suites were stocked with staff to accommodating some guests with severe food allergies. The FOOD was AMAZING. I wish I could go back and relive the day over again just so I could eat my wedding dinner one more time. I cannot recommend the Gem enough. The package was very reasonably priced considering the benefits that are included (the bar package alone is the best I saw out in the market). We are so happy we booked and would recommend again in a heartbeat.

e could have dreamed of with the help of the Gem staff. Nathalie was so accommodating and professional, she worked with all of our vendors to ensure the night went off without a hitch. Everyone kept commenting on how cool and collected we were as a couple and that's a testament to all the help and support we had. The dressing rooms were the perfect space for everyone to get ready and were great for pictures. When some guests arrived a little early and caught us doing our pre-ceremony photos, Nathalie was able to sneak us around the back so that no one saw us. The food was beyond amazing (we had the filet and salmon). We couldn't be happier with the entire night, thank you so much to the Gem for making our wedding day special.

rving staff was not so great, as the bride and groom we had a duty to greet and thank all of our guests which is standard, they took away our dinner with out asking if we were finished, and put down cake and took it away before we ever even got to it, that was frustrating to say the least seeing as we paid quite a bit of money for our dinners. Aside from that, I can’t say enough positive things about Preston. He made sure to give us his cell phone so that we could personally call him to let us in as it was raining that day, he made sure we had champagne in hand, and made sure to help us line up for our ceremony where everyone was suppose to be. He’s what helped the entire night to run as smoothly as it did and we can’t thank him enough

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utely amazing. They answered any questions we had and more. When it came to the wedding finally happening they made sure every detail was set. The food was amazing. The bar was great. Everything we talked about was set up better than I expected! Overall an amazing experience that our guests have complimented us on since having our wedding!

he state reopened, but everything went off with out a hitch! The staff was great and accommodating throughout the evening. The venue itself is stunning, and perfect for entertaining (especially if you plan on having live music!)

ailed to answer any of my questions very quickly, and made sure we felt comfortable and prepared for our big day. Nikki was our 'day-of' coordinator, and can I just say, she made everything seem so seamless and easy. She met with me and my family a few days before the wedding to go over everything, and made sure we knew where we needed to be and what the day was going to look like. They helped set everything up so we didn't have to worry about that, and everything was beyond gorgeous. My husband and I were truly speechless walking in to the theatre before the reception started. Everything was BEAUTIFUL and went so smoothly. People were raving about the food, cocktails, and the uniqueness of the venue. We can't say enough great things about The Gem Theatre and their staff, thanks for helping make our wedding such a special day!

ived complements all night about them and the venue. I highly suggest booking your wedding at the Gem! Easy to park, easy to organize and a fun time for everyone!

ng came together beautifully and the staff there were great to work with — so on top of all the details, big and small, that make a wedding day special. Samantha was especially amazing at helping us sort through everything beforehand. The whole day was such a whirlwind, but I felt like I didn’t have to worry because the Gem had everything under control and really went above and beyond to take care of us and our families.

s awesome. The food the day of the wedding was excellent. Bertha was our day of coordinator and left no detail undone. The bridal party had the option of coming in to the Venue in a separate entrance and we had drinks and all the hordoerves in the dressing room. Bertha even made sure I had a glass of my sangria. She brought my husband and I to look at the dining room in private. The space is so unique and beautiful that we didn’t need much to decorate. Holly took over later in the night and she was excellent. She made sure all of our decorations and items made it out of the venue, she thought of everything. Not one detail was missed. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a fabulous Detroit wedding with amazing food and staff that goes above and beyond.

ki was our day of coordinator and was absolutely amazing!! All the staff took such great care of us and helped make our night exactly what we wanted and more. Would definitely recommend the Gem to anyone looking for a beautiful downtown Detroit venue!

he process and ensured we stayed on track for our wedding. Clara Kay, who helped to coordinate everything the day of, made sure things went smooth so that we didn't have to worry about a thing. Our guests raved about the venue itself (unique decor/theme, location, etc...) as well as the food and service. Would definitely do it all over again if we could. Thank you again to everyone at the Gem!

Samantha fielded a couple dozen emails from us and was always so incredibly helpful and responsive. Clara was our day-of coordinator and I can't thank her enough for all of her guidance on our big day. We received so many compliments from our guests saying what a beautiful venue it was and how delicious (and hot! can you believe it?) the food tasted. I absolutely loved our wedding and that's due in very large part to all of the incredible people at The Gem.

ly, we were going to try and do everything ourselves because we thought that move was less expensive. Let me tell you. It's not. I can't say enough great things about the Gem. See below for my long-winded explanation, but I really wanted to get this out there. First, when you book The Gem, you book the ENTIRE venue, not just one room. For a winter wedding, this was perfect. We did not have to share our space with any other weddings. We were also able to have some separation between events. We had our ceremony on stage, moved downstairs for dinner (a larger space that accommodates more people), and then use the upstairs for private family photos. This was perfect for us. Also, the guests liked that they didn't have to drive anywhere. This made it very easy for them. Speaking of easy and driving... for a downtown Detroit venue, they have a parking garage that guests can use with complimentary parking. Another plus! Not only was the space and layout perfect for us, but it was SO BEAUTIFUL (and unique)! You can get away with minimal decor. You don't need it! The place is just stunning. I can't say enough about it and our guests are still talking about that. The staff was also amazing and so professional. We even met one of the head waiters at our tasting. He has been there for many years (I want to say almost 20!) and to us, that spoke volumes as that must mean that he does a great job, and The Gem must do a great job at keeping their staff happy (it shows!). They also provide a day of coordinator that you work with from before you book until after your wedding. I didn't think I would need somebody like that, but man am I happy they were there. They literally ran the show so I could just enjoy my wedding. Things go wrong on your wedding day, and I didn't even notice. It wasn't my problem, they just took care of it. From uninvited guests showing up, to our polaroid guest book not working, they handled it no problem. And after our wedding ended, everything from dinner was already packed up and ready to go, and we had very minimal clean up to do. Wow. Just wow. Did I mention that this IS ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?! I still can't get over it. So the venue is perfect. The staff is outstanding. What about the food? Wow. That's great too! We had tons of appetizers, an outstanding meal, a champagne toast, midnight snacks, and an open bar for a very affordable price. You probably will get sticker shock at first and come to find out, weddings get expensive. But besides your photographer and florist, this will be the only other thing you need to book. And I promise you won't regret it. People are STILL talking about how perfect our wedding was. Thanks, Gem Theatre for making it that way!!

and didn't mind being contacted by both my mother and myself. Lauren's professionalism left little to be stressed about leading up to the big day. The week before, Bertha reached out to me as the day-of coordinator. Bertha was also extremely friendly, comforting and helpful. She did everything with a smile and seemed genuinely happy for us. Every request of mine was fulfilled. The food was delicious and service was great too. I have nothing but good things to say about this venue!