Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in Detroit, MI, Elevate at One Campus Martius is a modern wedding event venue surrounded by sights of the city skyline. It is perched on the 16th floor and offers a great location for socializing and celebrating. In addition to weddings, various functions such as meetings and fundraisers may be held here. A truly versatile space, this venue satisfies many needs.
Over 7,800 square feet of event space is available for couples to use in their wedding festivities. The main event area may be divided into three smaller sections, allowing for privacy via the divisions. In total, 350 guests can be accommodated at Elevate at One Campus Martius. Included in this space is top-quality audio-visual equipment, ideal for music and entertainment. The 16-foot ceiling presents an airy atmosphere, and the adjoining pre-function space has an equal area to the main room. This means that cocktail receptions or food stations can easily be accommodated, leaving more flexibility for dance floors and more. An alternative to the indoor option, the outdoor area offers a breath of fresh air. Its wrap-around structure means that pleasant views of the downtown architecture are admirable from many angles. Whether used as a place to sip a drink or to snap a fabulous picture, this terrace is an excellent addition to any event.
Couples hosting at Elevate at One Campus Martius will have access to rentals and services that enhance their occasion. These may include audio-visual equipment, valet parking, and removable stages. Those wishing to have catering and alcohol at their event can also utilize the resources. Beverages can be served by the affiliated group Rock Events, and a preferred list of catering professionals is available for perusal. For more information, couples curious about hosting a celebration at Elevate may contact one of their event managers.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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Liz Galloway
Event Sales Manager
I got my introduction into the events industry as a certified chef where I cooked for the likes of presidents, professional athletes, and business tycoons. I fell in love with all aspects of special events, so in 2014 I made the move to Chicago where I applied my bachelor’s in business from Georgia Southern University to various roles such as Event Sales Manager, Catering Coordination, Venue Sales and Wedding Planning. Fun fact: my team and I once produced a surprise concert with Taylor Swift for 200 of her biggest fans! I moved back to my native Detroit in 2018 and have loved every minute with my team. When I’m not planning events, I spend my free time hanging out with my awesome husband, doting on my adorable pets, Nana & Pocket, designing custom acrylic nail art, and gardening whenever possible.
Julie Glenn
Vice President, Event Venues
I got my introduction into the events industry as a certified chef where I cooked for the likes of presidents, professional athletes, and business tycoons. I fell in love with all aspects of special events, so in 2014 I made the move to Chicago where I applied my bachelor’s in business from Georgia Southern University to various roles such as Event Sales Manager, Catering Coordination, Venue Sales and Wedding Planning. Fun fact: my team and I once produced a surprise concert with Taylor Swift for 200 of her biggest fans! I moved back to my native Detroit in 2018 and have loved every minute with my team. When I’m not planning events, I spend my free time hanging out with my awesome husband, doting on my adorable pets, Nana & Pocket, designing custom acrylic nail art, and gardening whenever possible.
Lauren Jacks
Event Sales Manager
I knew I loved the hospitality industry when my mom taught me how to make balloon animals at the ripe age of 5. Coming from a wedding planning background, my favorite part of my career is seeing our event visions come to life. I've spent the last few years living in the city of Detroit, and I was honored as MI Meetings & Events' Best Up-and-Coming Special Events Planner in 2020, along with Smart Meetings Magazine’s Rising Star, and am now actively involved in the Greater Detroit NACE chapter. In my spare time, you will find me scouring Detroit for the best dive bar or snuggling with my furbaby.
Bitzy Lilley
Event Sales Coordinator
Making others feel special is what lights me up inside -- whether it’s cooking for my family, planning a dinner party for friends (with custom invites, menus, and place cards of course!), or simply bringing someone a coffee on a big day. Celebrating life’s simple moments in my personal life stirred up a desire to create and celebrate memorable moments for clients in my professional career as well, so after graduating from Central Michigan University, I decided to pursue a career in events with this incredible team at Rock Events. Through my various experiences in corporate event production, wedding planning, and hosting, I have fallen in love with event planning and can’t wait to help bring your vision for your special event to life! When I’m not planning events at work, I’m planning events for friends and family, designing my next dinner party, going for a coffee walk, or reading a great book.
Danielle Balmer
Senior Event Sales Manager, Team Leader
I’m a Midwest gal from Missouri who transplanted to Michigan over a decade ago to attend Ferris State University. After graduating with a Hospitality management degree with an event planning focus, my career began with a startup catering company in Grand Rapids. My passion for the events and hospitality industry was sent into overdrive when I moved to the east side of Michigan where I was the Social and Wedding event expert at the Sheraton Novi hotel. I have 15 + years of event planning and food and beverage experience. I’m a logistical mastermind and make it my daily intention to provide my clients with the best experience possible! In my spare time I enjoy drinking coffee before the sun rises, competing as an Olympic weightlifter, and being the best dog mom to my labradoodle, Wally!
Lyn Gleasure
Senior Business Development Manager
My ideal world would be one filled with rescue cats & dogs, lots of chocolate, and the ability to teleport myself to amazing destinations around the world. I started managing events over 25 years ago at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC while also teaching Event Management at Duke University. Along the way I earned my CMP and CPCE designations. In my current role, I tie the threads of the creative, logistics, and business gurus while looking for opportunities drive the impact made for our clients and grow the event landscape in Detroit. I am a co-founder of the Detroit Events Council and am the VP of the NACE National Board of Directors. In my spare time, I volunteer at the Detroit Zoo hanging out with the penguins and polar bears.
Brittany Wenson
Event Sales Coordinator
Hi there! I am Brittany Wenson! I am a graduate from Michigan State University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business with a focus in Event Planning. I began my professional career out of college with an amazing opportunity working in New York for the New York Yankees. Yes, I know, unpopular opinion but I do love baseball. I was able to kick start this passion of events in the city that never sleeps, and boy was it awesome. Once I moved back to the mitten, I started my journey with Rock Events, and I can’t believe it’s already been 6 years. I thoroughly enjoy planning events of all kinds but one of my favorites would be weddings. There’s just something about a bride and grooms’ big day that gets me so excited! When I am not assisting with your event you can catch me playing with my beautiful daughter or coaching a high school dance team.
Connar McLeod
Event Sales Manager
My obsession with weddings and events started when I was young, watching Father of the Bride with my sisters. It wasn’t until I got to Michigan State University and joined The School Hospitality Business, that I realized my dream could become my career. Since graduating, I have worked for several premier venues in Northern Michigan, New York City and Detroit. Whether it be planning an intimate wine tasting for my family or helping a couple plan their big day, I find so much joy in bringing people together in creative ways. I love to watch the small details come to life to make a huge impact for your guests. When I am not on the clock, I enjoy going to Pilates, grabbing dinner downtown, cuddling up with the pups and watching college sports.
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26 reviews
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One Campus Martius is highly recommended for weddings, offering breathtaking views of the Detroit skyline and exceptional service. Reviewers praise the staff, particularly Lauren, for their professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring a seamless and magical wedding experience. The venue accommodated diverse event needs, including multiple room flips and different ceremonies, with the team making sure every aspect was perfect. The spacious event space, beautiful decor, and balcony views added to the overall appeal, resulting in guests being impressed by the venue's beauty and functionality.
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Liz J
5.0
1/02/2025
The venue was beautiful and the staff was friendly and prepared. We got so many compliments about how special it was to look out over the Detroit skyline. The hardest thing about the venue is you can't leave anything there - everything has to be dropped off and then picked up within a 15ish hour window (ie a few hours before the event and a few hours after it ended). We were able to make that work but it did dictate some of our decor options.
Ram P
5.0
11/22/2024
One of the best experiences in our planning effort. Highly professional, responsive, and collaborative all through the process.
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Nikhil M
5.0
11/14/2024
One Campus Martius is a beautiful event space and we could not have been happier choosing this for our big day. We had a hybrid wedding, Indian and Western, which meant 2 ceremonies, lunch, cocktail hour, and a full reception. Lauren and her team were spectacular and made everything we wanted come to life. Whether this meant multiple room flips, multiple calls to make sure everything was right amongst vendors, they did everything to make this day perfect. Nothing beats the look on your friends and families faces when they walk in and see how beautiful each event is and seeing all the hard work come to life. I would highly recommend this event space and Lauren and her team to anyone looking for the perfect wedding location!
Marcey S
5.0
11/12/2024
We did our wedding here this last summer and our guests are still giving us endless feedback about this venue. We worked with Lyn, and she as great! Everything so smooth from day one. They made sure that we were happy.
Emily S
5.0
11/09/2024
We had our wedding here last month and it was such a wonderful experience. Not only a gorgeous venue space, but Lyn was so great to work with. She was communicative and always willing to answer our many questions during the process!
Olivia S
5.0
9/19/2024
Lauren and the whole OCM were incredible to work with. From the moment we started planning our wedding, Lauren made sure to help accommodate anything we needed on our special day. All the work her and our planner did behind the scenes made our planning and day just that much better. We had two ceremonies (Indian and Western) on the same day and the OCM team did such an incredible job with the set up and take down of both ceremonies to host both weddings in the main area and foyer to provide two completely different spaces which was important to our vision. Then the combination of the cocktail hour on the balcony with the beautiful reception, our vision fully came to reality. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and thank Lauren and the team so much for making it happen.
Heather S
5.0
8/20/2024
This location is awesome! We got married on June 10 2023 during the Taylor swift concert! With everything that was going on downtown the staff made us feel save and our wedding went off without a hit! Highly recommend it and the VEIW is breath taking!
Eman J
5.0
7/15/2024
I deal with Liz, one of the managers there. She was remarkable in her professionalism, response time to any and all questions, extremely friendly with a constant infectious smile. Elevate was the perfect venue for my son's wedding. People marveled at it beauty and especially the huge veranda. I highly recommend you check it out. You will not be disappointed.
Emalie M
5.0
1/02/2024
Can't recommend this venue enough. Amazing views of the city, floor-to-ceiling windows and the friendliest staff. Working with Lauren my event manager was a pleasure, she made every step of the process so easy and was great for recommending other vendors.
Taylor H
5.0
12/28/2023
Amazing space with beautiful views of the city. The team that works there is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend!
rebecca s
5.0
12/27/2023
The windows, the view, the natural light, the terrace….all are exceptional. The neutral decor makes having a sophisticated event easy! This spot is also managed by an exceptional team of event professionals that will make sure the entire process is seamless. Huge fan of the spot!
Liz B
5.0
12/27/2023
Elevate is one my favorite Detroit venues! There is ample space for a ceremony on-site as well as the cocktail hour and dinner for a wedding. And the views from the outdoor patio are gorgeous year-round!
The Rock Events Team is a wonderful venue partner to work with for any occasion: social, corporate, and non-profit fundraiser.
Hamsa D
5.0
12/26/2023
One of the best event planners in the city!
I've been working with the Rock Event's team for the last 8 years. They're thoughtful, organized, incredibly responsive, and so accommodating. Our events have ranged from 200-250 and we've experienced a couple of their venues - most recently at One Campus Martius space. We're continue to come back as long as they have us!
Kelly E
5.0
12/17/2023
I cannot say enough good things about working with Lauren at One Campus Martius! We had our ceremony and reception in the ballroom and it was more incredible than I could have imagined. Lauren was so attentive, patient, kind, and quick to answer every one of my excessive emails!! Our guests loved being able to sit out on the balcony to enjoy the views of Detroit. I couldn’t imagine a better venue to get married in.
Anna M
5.0
12/13/2023
Elevate at One Campus Martius was the perfect space for our non-profit's young professional gala! The space offered beautiful views of Detroit on the balcony, and made for easy transitions from the cocktail hour to the main event with great flow from space to space. Our coordinator Danielle made pre-event planning and event set up SO easy! We had the space set with banquet rounds and cocktail tables, but loved that the space had the functionality to host a seated event like ours, be more catered to a strolling event, or host a conference or lecture for work related functions. We're very grateful to have hosted in this space.
Zainab T
5.0
12/19/2022
If I could rate this event space more than 5 stars I would. Our experience at OCM was absolutely incredible. Not only did the event manager Danielle go above and beyond to meet our needs, but she was so open to work with everything extra we asked for, as we were having an Arabic traditional wedding, in a non-traditional venue for our culture. Danielle went out of her way and toured us and every single one of our outside vendors multiple times to ensure that our wedding day was executed very smoothly. All of our family members were jaw-struck and amazed at the extraordinary views and service. I highly recommend OCM for all of your special events. 1000000/10.
response01/18/2023
Thank you so much, Zainab, for leaving such an incredible review for us! We are so thankfu...
l we were able to be a part of your special day!
Rachel M
5.0
12/12/2022
OCM was awesome! We could not have asked for a better team, vendors and venue to host our wedding. We have heard from multiple that it was the best wedding they've been to!
response12/13/2022
We are flattered, Rachel! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Maddie L
5.0
12/12/2022
Absolutely Amazing!! Could not have been more perfect. Worked with Lauren, she made every single one of our wedding dreams come true. If we ever had any questions, she was so quick to answer. Had so many guests say how phenomenal the staff was and couldn't agree more, everyone was fantastic!
response12/12/2022
Maddie!! Thank you so much! You were such a pleasure to work with and I'm so glad your win...
ter wonderland of a wedding came true! Can't wait to see the photos :)
Thomas N
5.0
11/09/2022
This space was absolutely amazing. Lauren and the OCM team did an amazing job. From planning to the day of, everything went perfectly. Lauren was very accommodating and made the whole process very easy. Our guests raved about the location. Thank you again for everything!
response12/10/2022
Thank you so much, Tom! Your guests made our night so much fun, and we're so thankful you ...
had a great experience!
Carolyn E
5.0
5/20/2022
Liz and the team at One Campus Martius just absolutely blew us away with their attention to detail for our son's wedding. The event space is incredible and the OCM Event Space team just takes it over the top. This space should be on the top of anyone's list if you want to make sure your event is memorable.
response05/20/2022
Thank you so much, Carolyn! We're so glad you had a great time at your son's wedding.
shannon g
5.0
5/16/2022
WOW! This is the most incredible venue! It is right in the middle of the city and the views show you the best of Detroit!!!! It is brand new, top-notch, and it's a fully functional Wedding space. The bars, TVs and available furniture are all perfect and great to use. The AV and sound system and acoustics are great. All of our guests said that this was the best wedding and most incredible venue they have ever been to!!! The Bedrock staff is absolutely amazing, especially Liz!!! She is so fun and great to work with. She and her team made our event perfect. I can't recommend this venue enough.
response05/17/2022
Hi Shannon, thanks for this great review! This venue has an incredible AV buildout so I am...
so happy you mentioned it (plus those views are not half bad). Congrats again, and wishing you the best!
Bella L
5.0
8/25/2021
So many of our fiends and family shared that our wedding was the "best wedding ever!" and we truly owe that to this incredible venue! You get the both of best worlds, a gorgeous, modern indoor space that can be transformed in so many ways AND the wrap-around outdoor terrace that overlooks the entire city. Equipped with two bars, the terrace looks all the way from the Detroit river down Woodward Ave. You will be blown away with these views!!
On top of the space itself, the Bedrock team was there every step of the way helping us with the set-up, ceremony logistics, and tear-down. They went above and beyond on many occasions to help our day run smoothly! We are so thankful we choose this venue for our downtown wedding :)
response08/30/2021
Hi Bella, thanks so much for this sweet review! We love the views from our terrace - truly...
makes for a magical night!
sharon s
5.0
8/05/2021
We had our rehearsal dinner here and it was absolutely amazing! The whole staff was 10/10 and went above and beyond to make our night super special. The venue is so so so nice. It is an awesome way to show your guests the city with the amazing view. The A/V was awesome for speeches. We even were able to display our logo and a pictures of us throughout the night.
response08/05/2021
Sharon! Thank you so much for the kind review! We loved hosting you and your loved ones an...
d are so happy you were able to enjoy the venue.
MARILYN L
5.0
8/02/2021
We would like to give a huge thank you to the OCM team. Our coordinator Danielle was nothing short of Amazing!! We literally were without a venue two weeks prior to our wedding due to flooding in our area. Thats when our temporary setback became a setup for the most Spectacular day of our lives at this beautiful venue. But first let me say the process from start to finish was seemless. When Danielle heard about our calamity she immediately availed herself to have a conference call with us to discuss our vision, budget, and invited us to the space. We must say Service, Service, Service plus Location, Location, Location sold us on this venue. Between the panoramic views of our beautiful Detroit City, helpful and accomadating staff our guest hands down raved about their experience. We are overjoyed that you helped us join our families and friends together to share the Joy and Love we have for them and each other. Words can not express our appreciation for this blessing. Thank you Thank You Thank you!
response08/02/2021
Marilyn,
We are so thrilled you had a great experience with us and are so thankful we were...
able to be a part of your wedding. Thank you for the kind words and hope you are well.
Jordan S
5.0
7/08/2021
We loved this venue! It was a space for our wedding out of towner dinner. Not only large and spacious, this venue has an incredible view of Detroit. Very helpful and welcoming staff members. Highly recommend this space for a large event!!!
response07/08/2021
Congratulations again, Jordan. We appreciate you hosting an event with us and hope you and...
Samuel are well!
Ivy S
5.0
7/07/2021
We had to change our rehearsal dinner venue a week before the event. We used the One Campus Martius location and it was spectacular. I believe it is a new venue and we were one of their first social events. The caterer Joe Muir did an amazing job with a cocktail style party. Things somehow workout for the best, and we were so happy with how our event turned out at this venue. We highly recommend it!
response07/08/2021
Thank you so much, Ivy! We are so thrilled you had a great time and loved how the event tu...
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