Suave, Charming, Luxurious
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Kristen Burnett
EVENTS DIRECTOR
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Situated in Grand Rapids, MI, Cascade Hills Country Club is a wedding venue surrounded by nature. Inside, couples will encounter a sense of sophistication that makes this locale an ideal backdrop for events. The amiable and professional staff are dedicated to high standards of service and delight in making your wedding one to remember.
From small gatherings, like showers and intimate weddings, to large soirees of 300 attendees, Cascade Hills Country Club has numerous spaces suited to events. The Ballroom is the largest among these, with a capacity for 250 seated guests. It features chandeliers, a mahogany dance floor, and views of the golf course. This space is adjacent to the west terrace area which has a beautiful tent with retractable sides and tent heater, Prefect for your wedding ceremony site Spring, Summer or Fall. The North Patio is also accessible from the Ballroom, which provides outdoor space to enhance your event. These additional spaces allow for simple transitions between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The venue's neutral palette, elegant interiors, and understated design make it ideal for a range of wedding themes.
You're in good hands with their experienced event coordinator Paula Balzeski. With two decades of experience at Cascade Hills Country Club she will offer detailed guidance on planning, including creative ideas and practical solutions for the day's logistics. Her goal is to take care of all the details so you can focus on making memories. The catering and dessert are also taken care of by the country club's team. Executive Chef Roel Smith collaborates with his culinary staff to curate a menu that suits your tastes.
105+ years in business
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
Settings
Ballroom
Country Club
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Kristen Burnett
Events Director
Kristen recently joined the CHCC Events
Team in January 2026! She heads up the
organization of all weddings and Club events,
and came to CHCC with over two decades
of experience in the events, catering, &
hospitality industry; including a background
in prestigious hotels and country clubs similar
to CHCC. We are excited to have her on the
team, and can't wait to see her visions come to
life at Cascade!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.022 reviews
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Cascade Hills Country Club provided exceptional, professional coordination from planning through the wedding day. The indoor ballroom and outdoor tent offered beautiful, flexible spaces for photos and cocktail hour, and the food was widely praised. Guests experienced a seamless, stress-free celebration and highly recommend the venue.Review photos
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Olivia C
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5.0
1/26/2026
Cascade Hills Country Club was absolutely incredible from start to finish. From 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, the team didn’t miss a single beat , everything ran smoothly, seamlessly, and w...
ith such care and professionalism.
The food was outstanding and received endless compliments from our guests. Cocktail hour under the outdoor tent was a highlight of the day, it was beautiful, relaxed, and the perfect transition into the evening.
The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was handled and that we felt supported the entire day. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better venue or experience. If you’re considering Cascade Hills for your wedding, don’t hesitate, they are exceptional.
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 01/27/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Olivia! We appreciate all the work every member of ...
our amazing team puts in to make our clients' events great from start to finish. We were honored to host your wedding day!
Kelsey S
5.0
5/15/2026
The Cascade Hills Country Club was a pleasure to work with. They took care of every detail of our wedding day. We aren't members, so we appreciated the opporunity to rent their bal...
lroom for our event.
Any questions?
Anna V
5.0
1/19/2026
Cascade Country Club was beyond an amazing venue! I have known for a while I wanted to have my wedding held at this beautiful venue location! They know how to run an outstanding we...
dding! Their staff is incredible and the rooms are beautiful with an indoor/outdoor location! I have to give a special thank you to Kate Ames! She was the event coordinator at Cascade! She was incredible with her tips and planning to make our wedding perfect! She is very professional, personable, and kind! She helped us through every step of the way through the planning process! I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding experience!
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 01/20/2026
Hi Anna! Thank you SO much for these kind words. Kate and her team do amazing work! We wer...
e honored to host your wedding and are wishing you the happiest of marriages.
Ally V
5.0
9/13/2023
This venue was PERFECT for our special day. Every detail was thought through perfectly and I cannot say enough good things about the coordinator, Paula. She stayed in communicati...
on with us via email, text, and phone call throughout the entire process and helped to calm my nerves as a bride with a lot of anxiety that everything would work out well. She made sure that everything was perfect and went above and beyond to do so.
The venue itself was beautiful. Happy hour outside was a hit and people enjoyed spending time in the outdoors prior to the reception which was inside. It provided a nice way to begin the evening. The reception food was amazing from the appetizers to the dinner, and even the beverages provided at the bar. We got so many compliments on the food. Everything came out fast and delicious.
The venue also provided a beautiful landscape for pictures beforehand with just the bride and groom as well as the entire bridal party. The setting was perfect and beautiful.
Paula herself took the time to check in with us throughout the wedding and make sure we had everything we needed. She helped us to have our dream wedding. I cannot say enough good things. I would highly recommend this venue and Paula to any bride looking for the perfect night. Amazing night with amazing people at an amazing place. 10/10!
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 09/13/2023
Ally,
Thank you so much for your review. I enjoyed working with you on the details of you...
r wedding day and I am so pleased that I was able to take a bit of the stress off you so you could enjoy your special day. You looked AMAZING! Congratulations to you and all the best for your future.
Jamie V
5.0
9/11/2023
What an amazing place to have a wedding reception! From the moment we walked in Paula and her team catered to our every need and made it stress free throughout. The tent overlookin...
g the country club was an absolutely perfect setting for drinks and
hors d'oeuvres. The ballroom set up for dinner is an elegant and beautiful space. The food was perfectly prepared and came out quickly allowing all of our guests to eat at the same time. We had nothing but complements from our guests and heard from many that it was the best reception they have ever attended. Paula's attention to detail allowed us to enjoy the entire celebration. I would highly recommend Paula and Cascade Hills Country Club for a wedding reception.
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 09/13/2023
Jamie,
Thank you for your kind words.
I really enjoyed assisting you in planning this bea...
utiful wedding.
I am so glad to hear you could enjoy the evening. I am very proud to be a part of this fantastic CHCC team. It was a very beautiful night with a very special couple.
Thank you for choosing us for your special day.
Aubrey V
5.0
7/30/2023
We can’t thank Paula and the staff enough for everything they did to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams! From the first meeting to the tasting to coordinating the vendors ...
and assembling a top-notch staff, everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. You all worked so hard so we didn’t have to. We could fully enjoy the day, and we absolutely did! You and your staff made sure everything went smoothly and seamlessly. And Chef Roel knocked it out of the park with the dinner. Literally everyone came to us to tell us how amazing the food was! The tent looked amazing, and the ballroom was like a fairytale! We would recommend Cascade to anyone looking for an awesome venue with even more amazing service! You all are truly the best of the best. Again, thank you so much for everything!
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 09/13/2023
Aubrey,
Thank you! It's our goal to make you feel like a guest at your own party. we lov...
e taking all the stress off you so you can truly enjoy your special day. The chef and his team work hard and do such a great job, they really make my job easy. Hot, fresh and delicious every time. So proud to be a party of such a great team here at CHCC.
Best of luck to you and don't forget we do anniversary dinners too!
Amy W
5.0
5/19/2023
The event manager and staff at Cascade Hills did an excellent job executing a successful and timely reception. They were easy to work with and did an amazing job accommodating the...
guests. They made the event lovely!!
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 09/13/2023
Thank you Amy,
It was wonderful working with you and appreciate your kind words.
the nigh...
t was Amazing!!
Jill O
5.0
5/18/2023
Paula and her team were professional, detailed, and provided wonderful service throughout the planning and day of my daughter’s wedding. The meeting to plan for the wedding, commun...
ication throughout the process, and the wedding day were stress free for our families, groom, and bride. Paula followed up with us after the event to ensure they provided great service and to confirm we had an exceptional experience. Beautiful facility with excellent food and staff. We would highly recommend this venue for a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, or any special event!
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 05/18/2023
Thank you for the lovely comments Jill. Your daughter was stunning in that dress. It was s...
uch a pleasure to be able to assist you with this beautiful celebration.
Shelley M
5.0
5/12/2023
Beginning with Paula and her expertise and excellent communication to ending with a wedding that exceeded all of our expectations, I highly recommend Cascade Hills Country Club. Th...
e setting is gorgeous, the food and service outstanding and we didn’t have to worry about a thing that night - just “showed up” and had amazing time!
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 05/18/2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed the evening. It was a pleasure working with you to create a specia...
l day for your daughter.
Alyssa R
5.0
5/07/2023
Paula was the most amazing person to work with for our wedding and made all of our dreams come true! We were so blessed to have had an absolute beautiful wedding here at Cascade an...
d recommend this place to everyone!
Response from Cascade Hills Country Club on 05/18/2023
Alyssa, Thank You for allowing me to be a part of your special day and your wonderful rec...
ommendations
Aubree S
5.0
2/11/2022
We had our wedding in October which is BEAUTIFUL with the fall colors. Paula was nothing but amazing through the whole process of planning and making sure all vendors and her staff...
were coordinated for the day of. The day turned out amazing and everything ran very smoothly. Our guests had nothing but amazing things to say.
I would recommend anyone planning a wedding to get in touch with Paula and the club as you wont be disappointed.
Julie G
5.0
2/11/2022
Absolutely perfect venue and staff! From the first meeting with Paula she left us with a confidence that our reception would be accommodated perfectly. Paula has years of service...
with the club which allows you to know she has things handled. The venue is absolutely beautiful! No need to rent chairs or tables or table service . The food options are wonderful and delicious. Service staff had food delivered hot and beautifully plated. Their pastry chef did a beautiful 3 tired delicious cake to top off the evening . Paula coordinated all the venders which allowed the mother of the bride peace of mind . Thank you Cascade for a perfect reception!
Samantha W
5.0
9/02/2017
Cascade felt like home to me and I felt like I did not have to worry about the night at all. I just danced with my bridal party and my new groom!
Andrea F
5.0
10/07/2016
Amazing service, gorgeous venue and for our picture perfect wedding! Paula was amazing, the food was amazing.. so many guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to....
Highly, highly recommend Cascade Hills Country Club.
Emily B
5.0
6/13/2015
Cascade Hills Country Club was the perfect location for our reception! The venue itself is gorgeous - both the grounds and all of the indoor areas. The space was organized perfec...
tly to accommodate all of our guests and vendors.
Paula, the event manager, was very helpful, both before the wedding day and during the reception itself. If something went 'wrong' during the reception, we had no idea - Paula kept everything running so smoothly that it was an absolutely perfect, flawless day for us! Our reception didn't start until 5, but Paula arranged for my husband and his groomsmen to come to Cascade to get ready at 11 and for us to take pictures there in early afternoon before the ceremony. Paula was flexible with our wedding-day plans, doing a speedy outdoor cocktail hour set-up when the weather amazingly cooperated! Thank you, Paula, for making a complicated day so easy for us!
Julianne D
4.0
9/04/2014
Beautiful venue!
marissa S
5.0
9/05/2013
As an out of town Bride, Paula, the wedding coordinator at CHCC could not have been more helpful! They were extremely accommodating with my limited time in Grand Rapids, and everyt...
hing the night of our wedding went so smoothly. Everyone raved about the food, beauty of the venue, use of the patio, and service they received. If we had to do it all again Cascade Hills would definitely still be our choice!
Marielle H
5.0
7/17/2013
Cascade Hills Country Club was the perfect venue for our wedding reception, everything we dreamed it to be and more. The ballroom is gorgeous and newly renovated this year, the foo...
d was rave-worthy (and people did rave!), and Paula the events coordinator made sure every detail was perfect with her meticulous planning and big smile. The party was flawless!
Becky B
5.0
10/16/2012
Everything was amazing! The staff and the facility were first class. The whole day ran smoothly and our guests could not stop raving about the beauty of the venue and the taste of ...
the food! I gave one less star on service only because they are a busy place (33 weddings per year) and I like to plan ahead and because they are so busy they can't finalize the details months ahead. So for all the type A personalities just beware. However, when it is time for your event to be the main event, they are completely invested. So nothing was missed or over looked, I just wanted all those details 2 months before they could give them to me :)
Hilary C
5.0
9/28/2011
I was so happy that I was able to have my wedding at CHC. Paula was excellent and so helpful. They treated us just like we were members. Plus the location looked beautiful. I could...
not have asked for more! I had so many guests tell me after the fact that they couldn't believe how beautiful and fun my wedding was. Plus, they let us stay as late as we wanted. I don't think guests left until 1:30!
Jamie L
5.0
6/28/2011
My wedding reception went perfectly according to plan because the staff at CHCC is exceptional! They knew what I wanted and anticipated what I might want and they did it all for u...
s. Our guests were amazed at how wonderful the food tasted and it was done to perfection. The pastry chef made a beautiful and delicious cake!
Kristina R
5.0
5/10/2010
Gorgeous staircase for photos ballroom was removed from rest of the club.;There were no issues.
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