Premier Event Venue
Olivia
EVENTS MANAGER
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The 1530 Events is a beautiful wedding venue located in Grand Rapids, MI. The property was designed as a place where people can come together with their loved ones to celebrate some of life’s most beautiful moments. It is the perfect setting to host your love story, featuring wide-open floor plans and lots of natural light.
The 1530 Events has a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces for you to choose from. The Madison Ballroom is warm and inviting, with original hardwood floors, exposed wooden beams, and brick walls that add character to the space. It also has large garage doors that open onto a front desk, blending the indoors and outdoors. Suitable for up to 250 people, it is ideal for those hoping to host a large-scale gathering with all of their loved ones. The ballroom is perfectly equipped to host an unforgettable reception with a bar area, bathrooms, and an open floor plan. You also have the option to dance the night away beneath the stars in the Rooftop Garden, which can accommodate up to 40 people. Surrounded by lush trees and plants, it has lots of comfortable seating areas, tables, and a sound system. Guests are welcome to mingle and chat around the cozy firepit when the sun goes down.
The 1530 Events team would be honored to help make your wedding dreams come true. Their event space is complete with three projectors, an audio-visual system, and a fully functioning catering kitchen. The kitchen has a dual cook line, a large refrigerator, and a service area. Contact the team today for more information on how they can bring your vision to life.
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Couples usually spend $10,000
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
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
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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- DarrinDirector of Hospitality & Executive ChefWith over 17 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry, Darrin brings a wealth of knowledge to The 1530. As Director of Hospitality and Executive Chef, he is dedicated to curating exceptional guest experiences by combining his culinary mastery with a passion for service excellence.
- OliviaEvents ManagerAs the Events Manager at The 1530, Olivia is often the first person you'll meet when inquiring about our venue. She greets you with a bright smile and a warm welcome, combining creativity, organization, and passion in her role. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for turning visions into reality, Olivia ensures that every event hosted at The 1530 is executed flawlessly and is uniquely memorable.
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3.7
out of 5.03 reviews
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Shanna M
1.0
4/28/2025
My fiance and I are touring venues for our fall 2026 wedding. I came across 1530 and was excited as the pictures of the venue look so beautiful! They seemed a bit more affordable and also had all great reviews so we were looking forward to touring.
Unfortunately, our experience left us disappointed and confused specially with how many awesome reviews that they have.
-We first were messaging on The Knot app. On 3/20, I confirmed a date/time to tour but then the communication dropped. I called them 3/24 to see if my appointment was scheduled and didn’t receive an answer. I then messaged them on 3/27 saying I still haven’t received any communication. They called me 3/27, confirming I wasn’t scheduled but they would have the Events Manager call me. The Events Manager then called me 3/28 with her direct line confirming the appointment actually was scheduled and to call that line to reach her directly with any questions.
-My finance ended up being ill and we called to cancel (and would reschedule) first thing in morning of the tour. I called the Events Manager directly and left VM, texted her, and also emailed to ensure they received. I received confirmation from her the next day.
-Monday, April 14th, I texted the Events Manager asking to reschedule to the next available week and didn’t receive a response. I then called her Wednesday, April 16 and left a voicemail and still didn’t receive any kind of response. I then called the business line on Tuesday, 4/18 and they gave the phone to the Events Manager. We scheduled for Friday, 4/25. I did inquire about the communication with how I reach out but I haven’t really been getting responses and I was told to use the websites messaging system as she answers that promptly. I was a little confused as that’s what was mentioned for her direct line but nonetheless I would use it.
At the end of our call, she then confused the appointment for Wednesday, April 30th instead of what we just talked about for April 25th. At this point I politely told her I was getting a little nervous.
-Friday, April 25th, day of tour: I called her at 4pm letting her know we had arrived. She told me she just got done with an event and that she forgot about our appointment. She then mentioned she was only 7 mins away if we were willing to wait.
We waited until 4:25 and she still was not there with no communication letting us know what was going on. We decided to leave. She calls us at 4:35 (35 mins after the appointment was supposed to start) asking if we left. I told her with all the incidents leading up to this final one, it’s not a good start and we don’t feel comfortable.
Unfortunately, with the non-communication and disorganization we personally experienced, we didn’t want to risk the continuing for planning the wedding with them 😕.
Micah M
5.0
7/05/2024
We had the most amazing experience with 1530 Events! Olivia and Darrin were extremely helpful with making sure our wedding ran smoothly and was exactly what we wanted. They allowed us to come and view the venue when we needed to and made sure to schedule a final details walkthrough with us closer to our wedding date. The event space is so beautiful and has so much natural character. Our wedding was beyond amazing due to the amazing staff at 1530 and they truly desired to make everything perfect for us, I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the Grand Rapids area.
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Latrina B
5.0
5/10/2024
4/26/2024 I had my father homegoing celebration of life at The 1530 Event Venue and it was beyound wonderful. I would like to say thank you.
From the start, our questions were answered promptly and courteously and we were always treated like a top customer. Because of this treatment, we never once worried about how our fathers celebration of life would turn out with regards to food, staff and coordination. You all played significant roles in helping us set up such a flawless celebration.
Words cannot express how grateful we are for such wonderful service. Although we have been spreading the word to others about the great service and beautiful venue...our guests all raved about the food and venue. Everything was just perfect as I visioned our father would've been proud of us, You all were God sent blessings to my family and I. Thank you again for all that you have done Blessings to you all I will forever remember and cherish those moments. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
Response from The 1530 Events on 06/28/2024
Latrina, we're delighted to have been a part of making this evening special. Thank you for...
your kind words and for leaving us such a thoughtful review!
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