Gem Theatre

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!!

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.

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!

e our own recipes (which seemed odd). After inquiring for pricing information her manager replied with "If authentic Indian cuisine is important to you and your group, our venue may not be the best fit." I wasted multiple days comparing venues, estimate pricing, and pros and cons only to be told I was lied to the entire time. I would have saved tons of time and looked for other options if they would have been upfront and honest.

as we were planning our wedding from North Carolina. Their organization skills go above and beyond, and we highly recommend this venue and its staff. Lauren, Rachelle, Nicole and the entire staff made our dreams a reality with minimal stress that normally accompanies wedding planning. I wish I could thank them properly, but words will never do it justice. As if the stress-free experience and wonderful staff wasn't enough, this venue is simply stunning!!! We held cocktail hour on the third floor with guests able to view the Detroit skyline. They had appetizers and drinks waiting for the wedding party in our dressing rooms before our grand entrance. We were all starving and could not believe they had even thought to save us all food!!! Dinner followed in the lower level with a roaring fire behind us. The food was exceptional! As was the wait staff! We finished the evening with dancing in the theater. We left the doors open to allow guests to easily flow between dancing and catching up at seated tables. I highly recommend this venue to every bride and groom looking to give their guests a unique Detroit experience. They think of EVERYTHING and are so easy to work with. Thank you to everyone at the Gem for the best day of our lives.

ous. We planned our wedding from out of state and we couldn't have done it without the outstanding level of service we received from the Gem staff. The entire experience, from food to accommodations was fantastic! Our guests all had an amazing time, they absolutely loved the venue, the food and the overall atmosphere. The day of staff were fantastic, they did everything to assist us, so we could just enjoy our special day! It was more perfect than we could have ever imagined! We would definitely recommend the Gem to other couples. It’s the perfect venue in the heart of Detroit!

esponsiveness of the team at The Gem showed us that they knew what they were doing and that they were happy to be a part of our special day. It was very obvious that this is what they do and they do it best. The venue itself is stunning and since we were married in December there were some decorations up that complimented our own perfectly. We got married in the upper “Century Theatre” level and then moved our guests to the main floor “Century Grill” for a cocktail hour before going all the way downstairs for dinner. Afterwards we had an 8-piece band that perfectly filled The Gem Theatre space and our guests could move freely about the building at their leisure. The food was delicious, our guests still talk about it when we see them, and the staff was impeccable. I have to say that Melissa, our event manager for the day, was an absolute dream to work with. She was on top of everything and I cannot even begin to thank her for everything she did to make our day so special. I do not have one complaint or thing I would have changed about our wedding, it was truly perfect and most of that has to do with our choice to have our Wedding at The Gem Theatre. I highly recommend this venue!

mesan-crusted halibut instead of salmon). More traditional wedding food options were available too. -the staff were amazing to deal with. From the sales people who helped us choose our options to the day of coordinator (shout out to Judy!), everyone seemed to be working towards making it the best experience possible for us. There was even a hiccup with the cake on the day of and I wasn't even aware until Judy made numerous phone calls and solved The problem. -the facility itself is in immaculate condition. What I loved was that the venue was already so amazing and beautiful that very minimal added decoration was needed, a big money saver if you're doing DIY decor. The courtyar d is also so wonderful and well taken care of, beautiful flowers. Our guests reported loving this venue and all its unique features. I would recommend it in a heartbeat!

Hint! Hint!) Well when he popped the question and as we started planning, the Gem pushed itself to the front of the line! They were reasonably priced, had great food, which we able to taste (very important to me), and were very flexible with vendors we wanted to bring in. Their wedding coordinating staff was always prompt and friendly with responses and more than willing to work with us on whatever we needed with a huge smile on their faces! We have had compliment after compliment on how perfectly beautiful our wedding was since the big day! I'm so happy that it was not only our fairytale, but that others felt the great vibes! A few favorite things I like about the Gem Theatre is that the owner himself tends the beautiful outdoor garden/patio where cocktail hour can take place, the fact that you rent the whole venue out and it almost has an "estate" feel, and even though it is downtown Detroit, the parking structure makes parking easy and very safe!