Gem Theatre

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!

were great with their responses/updating of the event order as we got closer to the date and accommodated all of our requests. Bertha C., our day-of coordinator, is nothing short of perfection and confidence and sweetness and wonderfulness all rolled into one. This venue was a perfect set-up (we had everything here and each part of the evening flowed into the next), and it was a perfect location for pictures/near our hotel/close to other activities for guests/etc. The only tiny issue we had is that we should have been a bit more explicit regarding what needed to be saved and how things should've been packed up--but part of that was our distraction/lack of communication. Be very clear about what you want kept, or take care of it yourself quickly. We loved the Gem Theatre, and our day was absolutely perfect!!! Food is amazing, wait staff is attentive, coordinators are professionals, and the venue is gorgeous and perfect to have everything there if you're not doing a church ceremony. There are a lot of options as well regarding different rooms/areas to hold different aspects of your evening to show off the building. Everyone was obsessed. Have your wedding at the Gem! :)

! We didn't have to stress about a thing (huge shout out to Molly our day of coordinator for being a jack and jill of all trades that day). We also planned most of this event out of the state and really felt like we were taken care of from the first email to the big day. Thank you, Nicole, Samantha, and Molly!

an't say enough about how happy we were with the Gem Theatre I would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a unique and historical venue in the city.

as so uncertain with decisions at times! My day of coordinator Katie was AWESOME! She is so so efficient and professional! She ran a tight ship!! Regarding the gem...such a fantastic venue. It's true the food is phenomenal, we got compliments galore even as far as "this was the best filet I have ever had!". The appetizers were amazing as well! I loved that they had drinks and appetizers in the bridal dressing rooms for us to enjoy as well! I would so recommend the Gem! They take such good care of you and will help make your wedding flawless from start to finish!!!!

drinks and check on us frequently. The bar and food were outstanding. I highly recommend The Gem to anyone looking for an amazing experience in Detroit!

rehensive wedding packages, and personal touches made our decision an easy one. All of the sales people we worked with were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Weddings can be super stressful to plan but the Gem made sure no detail would be overlooked. Our wedding coordinator was incredibly thorough and made sure that my husband and I were comfortable, calm, and cared for the day of the wedding. The beauty of the theatre was absolutely breath taking when we saw it for our reception, and we actually got married in the century theatre - which is attached. We loved that we had the whole building to ourselves the entire night. I cannot stress enough how amazing it was to get married in such a beautiful and historic location. If you are looking for a venue that will take care of you, wow your friends, and leave you with the best memories of your life then you have to choose the Gem Theatre!

lly all ladies were great! We received and are still receiving multiple complaints from our guests on all aspects of our reception including the Gem itself, he food and the entire experience! We could not have asked for a better venue since the Gem brought our 1920s themed/Gatsby style wedding to life!! Do not hesitate to book the Gem for your wedding you will not be sorry!

me think I was being crazy. Also, we have gotten compliment after compliment on our wedding since we've had it. I would recommend the Gem for a stress free (as much as wedding planning can be) and well thought out wedding!