The Cheney Place

The Cheney Place was everything we could have asked for on our wedding day! The staff were incredibly organized, kind, and attentive. They checked on us often, and made sure every little detail was carried through. And on top of it all it looked like they all were having lots of fun. Grace with the Cheney Place was an absolute godsend. We honestly cannot thank her enough for her hard work. 10/10 would recommend The Cheney Place for your future wedding.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at The Cheney place this summer. I fell in love with The Cheney Place when I was a guest at my friend's wedding in 2017. Ever since, I knew this was where I wanted my wedding to be. They sure delivered on making my dreams come true! They help you out every step of the way & the staff is so helpful & organized. We had Meg as our day of coordinator & she helped to make sure everything went perfectly & I didn't have to think at all & could enjoy my day! Cannot recommend this venue enough :)

Highly recommend this beautiful venue!! The staff is so helpful and sweet and such a good price! This venue is worth every penny, they help you with planning the entire time, set up and tear down decorations and have furniture rentals!! I cannot stress enough how amazing they all were and I could not recommend this venue more!

I can't say enough amazing things about the Cheney Place, PUNCH Bar, and Fringe. They literally took everything I imagined in my head and made it into reality and I couldn't be happier. We got an amazing deal having our wedding in March and they did not give us any less service. The setup and takedown were amazing. Our coordinators for the day helped make everything run so smoothly. I was beyond stressed leading up to the event and they took over everything the day of and just let me enjoy my wedding. My guests loved the venue and couldn't stop talking about how fun the space was and how fitting it was for us. It was such an amazing day and I am so happy with our choice of the Cheney Place!

My husband and I decided at the end of October that we were going to marry in January. We did some investigating, know darn well a venue was going to be the hardest obstacle, and The Cheney Place was the first, and only, place we looked at. We were overwhelmed from the moment we stepped in the door. They communicated with us every step of the way and in a timely manner. On our big day they knew the plan and executed it perfectly with little to no interruptions of the bride and groom. They help with every detail ... planning, set-up, clean-up ... everything. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Where do we even begin?! The Cheney Place was the perfect venue to host our wedding day. Not only was the venue beautiful and unique, but the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. The coordination services they offer are such an added bonus - especially when you're working with these ladies! Sara and Ali were so lovely to work with throughout the entire process. We wish we could leave more than 5 stars!

The Cheney place was AMAZING to work with! We truly didn’t have to lift a finger. Their day of coordinators were amazing & they communicated perfectly with my day of coordinator. Everyone has raved about the venue and we truly could not have asked for a better venue to work with. The communication from them leading up to the wedding was awesome. They were extremely responsive and so helpful. Thank you everyone at Cheney Place!

Everything went perfectly. The team was there to help with the ceremony, the space was beautiful, and it was the best night. All my family and friends raved about the venue and it will be a night everyone remembers. Thank you so much to the whole team!!

We were disappointed with how our reception went at The Cheney Place and the lack of communication amongst everyone the night of our wedding. My husband had to take charge of moving guests from cocktail hour to the reception because our day of coordinator (provided by TCP) left for the day. Dinner ended up being served 45 minutes late due to staff disregarding the specific timeline we lined out, discussed, and agreed upon prior to the wedding. I will say, leading up to the wedding the communication was great and the staff was very helpful. Just be prepared to have a lot of “extras” to pay for that are required through The Cheney Place (linens, alcohol, getting there an hour early, etc) and don’t get caught delaying signing your contracts for these things because they will raise the cost before informing you. We had high hopes for loving our reception at the Cheney place given a lot of positive reviews, but unfortunately it was not all the we had hoped and paid for.

I seriously cannot recommend this venue enough. They were so responsive and quick with all my questions and made wedding planning so much easier. You can definitely tell how much they care about you as an individual and are genuinely excited for you throughout the whole process. Colleen was amazing to us as a coordinator and she made sure everything went so smoothly. I loved this venue and will treasure this day forever thank you ❤️

We loved The Cheney Place for our wedding reception! They were helpful, communicative and really went above and beyond for our wedding! Would highly recommend!

Stop looking for any other wedding venue-- YOU HAVE FOUND THE ONE!!!!! I honestly don't even know where to begin. Ali and Colleen are two of the KINDEST souls you will ever meet and helped me create the wedding beyond my WILDEST dreams. They are quite literally, the best wedding coordinators on planet earth. I credit the two of them for making my entire wedding process as easy as I could have ever hoped for. I am truly sad my wedding is over because I will not have the joy of working with these wonderful humans again. The venue speaks for itself and pictures do not give the venue justice (and the pictures are BEAUTIFUL-- so imagine it in person). The second I stepped through the front door of TCP I knew I found my perfect venue. If I could relive my wedding day over and over again, I would. I have had countless guests from my wedding compliment the venue and the individuals who worked my wedding day. Thank you will never be enough but it is a start... thank you TCP!!!!!!!!!!

We highly recommend The Cheney Place! The venue is incredibly unique and beautiful, the staff are so helpful in all the planning, and their involvement in the whole day really sold us. We received a lot of compliments here and were really happy with our day!

Best venue ever! Colleen and Brooke were so so helpful not only leading up to my wedding but also the day of! Not only is the venue so cool and fun but there is so much that comes with it! Colleen and Brooke helped make my wedding dreams come true and I didn't even know about the little hiccups that happened throughout the day because they took care of everything! I recommend this venue to anyone!

Great place for our wedding reception! We live in Texas and they made seeing the venue to all of the details so easy for us!

TCP is the best venue EVER!!!!! I seriously could write a novel on how amazing my experience was from start to finish. Not only is the venue STUNNNING - the staff is incredible. From design & details meetings, to everything in between they are the sweetest & most helpful ever. I genuinely had zero stress the day of because they took care of EVERYTHING. Hannah is our new favorite person, we love her soooooo much. Had the wedding of our absolute dreams because of TCP!

One of the first things that we loved about this venue was that the staff was essentially your day of coordinators - and they were all AMAZING! They helped ensure everything ran smoothly and on time, and were able to answer all of our questions. They also allow you to drop off decor anytime on the week of your wedding, which was so helpful so we didn't have to bring it all the morning of. We loved this venue!

I cannot say enough amazing things about this venue! Our first meeting here we were sold. We had an intimate wedding so we were able to use the second floor as our reception space. It is gorgeous! Everyone complimented on how beautiful and unique the space was. The staff is very responsive, and willing to help with anything. They truly make your day run smoothly. I am so happy we chose The Cheney Place for our wedding. We had the perfect day and our photos are gorgeous!!

my day was a dream and a lot of that is thanks to CHENEY!!! They are amazing to work with, and make stress free for the Bride. I loved every minute working with them, and can't thank them enough for making my day perfect!!

Perfect. The Cheney place provided an amazing space and took care of all of the day-of details, allowing us to enjoy our wedding to the fullest. Planning assistance leading up to the wedding was also top-notch. Services were exactly as described and we couldn't be happier.

The Cheney Place was the perfect place for our wedding, with unique spaces for the entire day. The first floor is such a beautiful, blank canvas, and the team at The Cheney Place were so easy to work with to bring our vision to life. Between the sofas and other pieces available to decorate the space and the ability to transform the space between ceremony and reception, any design seemed feasible. The other spaces were equally great. The third floor was perfect for photos, especially during the winter. And our guests loved the second floor for cocktail hour! The decor and variety of seating spaces were appreciated by everyone. The only hiccup was with the photo booth printer, which wasn’t working. But the team did compensate us and sent both the digital and physical prints afterwards. However, there are a few items to know ahead of time with their in-house bar service, Punch. They have a “no glass after dancing starts” policy, which means they switch to plastic cups. The ones provided are very basic, so we opted to purchase our own plasticware. Additionally, they gave us a pretty hard time when it came to which cocktails we were allowed to serve. While there are some sensible restrictions in the contract, when it came time to finalize our menu, they initially told us certain others were not allowed; we ultimately were able to work through it. With that said, their service is very affordable and customizable, which we loved.

If you are getting married in Grand Rapids, you must book The Cheney Place. Not only is the venue gorgeous and unique, but the staff that help you out along the way are top notch. We worked with Sara and she was fantastic. I was a bride that asked a lot of questions and really wanted consistent communication via email - and Sara did just that. I never felt like an email was going unanswered or that I was unsure of what what needed from me. Anyone working at the venue is knowledge and will help you bring your vision to life. Guests will love the cocktail hour space upstairs, and the reception area is perfect for anyone looking for a modern industrial look. The staff put all of our decor out perfectly the day of, and it is amazing that they help you pack things up and make the end of the night super simple. I promise this venue is where you should get married!

The Cheney Place is the best venue around!!!!!! Not only is it gorgeous, but everyone who works there is kind, helpful, and 1000% knows what they are doing! We specifically worked closely with Abby who was fun, caring, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Seriously the day went PERFECT because of them! Every person at our wedding commented on how beautiful the venue is and my friends told me everyone who walked upstairs to cocktail hour mentioned how cool it is up there. The elevator entrance was so fun and made the day even more memorable. My bridesmaids told me watching me come down made them sob even more. Seriously you won't regret booking with this venue!! They are organized and were so helpful during the days leadings up to the wedding.

I can’t recommend this venue enough! They did such an amazing job. The staff was incredibly easy to work with, they were responsive to all of my questions and helped guide me through some of the planning processes! If you are looking for a fun location that all of your guests will love, this is it!

We were blown away by the attention to detail and high level on communication we received from The Cheney Place throughout our wedding planning and wedding day. The team is very friendly, and always willing to help. The space was absolutely perfect for our large wedding and our guests continue to rave about their experiences at our wedding. So very thrilled with our wedding day, and TCP staff was a huge part of making our day stress-free and so enjoyable.

We absolutely loved this venue! The Cheney staff were amazing with all their help, from preparing beforehand to the day of. It took so much stress off us with there assistance during the day. The place is beautiful on every floor, especially the cocktail/second floor, which every one of our guests complimented. They also allow you to have options for a caterer, instead of only one, which made it possible for us to have one of our favorite meals (nachos!) for the dinner. We highly recommend this venue for others and can't thank the staff/venue enough for everything they did!

We knew as soon as we walked in on our tour, that this was the one! It was the first venue we looked at and knew in our gut that this was it. It exceeded ALL our expectations!! Everything from the wonderful staff, the space, the furniture, everything. We did not have one negative thing to say about anything - they made our wedding so special and well worth the two year wait. We absolutely LOVED every part of our experience.

This wedding venue is not only beautiful but you get so much for the amount you pay. The endless assortment of vintage furniture and the amazing staff are just two of the big pluses. We absolutely loved having our wedding here! Definitely book early because they fill up super super quick.

I used to run past this nondescript building and was always curious what was inside until I saw a wedding party leave. When we got engaged, it was the last place we toured but the second we walked out the door, we knew it was the one. The second floor is full of fun vintage furniture and decorations that became talking points during happy hour. With that, very little additional decor is needed. And the furniture selection they had was phenomenal. Also, having the grand entrance come from the freight elevator added just enough dramatic effect without going too crazy. The staff was there from beginning to the end of the planning process. They were flexible with our work schedules for meetings and made us more relaxed on the day of knowing they were handling the vendor deliveries and reception decoration without too many questions. They calmed my nerves while standing in the elevator. Just all around fantastic staff. I'm so happy we chose The Cheney Place and would recommend it to anyone looking for a venue.

The Cheney Place team is amazing! They were so kind and supportive in helping me coordinate drinks, decor, linens, timeline, and so much more. This venue is fun, unique, and gorgeous. I absolutely loved being able to host the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in one place. And with the charming bridal suite and third floor for our first look.. it really couldn’t be easier! Highly recommend hosting your event at TCP!

The Cheney Place is such a wonderful, beautiful place to get married filled with amazing people that will care so deeply about your wedding. We had such a perfect day getting married at the Cheney Place. All our guests raved about the venue and my husband and i can’t stop talking about how helpful and caring the staff at the Cheney place was, especially our day of coordinator Abby who made sure that everything went off perfectly. She coordinated with our vendors and made the day as stress free as it possibly could have been. We also used their Photo Booth service and it was such a huge hit with our guests. Everyone loved getting their photo strips. We cannot recommend the Cheney Place enough.

We got married at TCP on 9/30/2022 and we were simply blown away by the work they did! Everyone went above and beyond from the very beginning after booking with them. The communication was always seamless and I felt like my vision for the wedding was always heard. The day of, our coordinator, Abby was so amazing.. she spent so much time making sure all of the small details for our day were perfect and they truly were! The day went so smoothly without a single hiccup.. they coordinated with our other amazing vendors and made sure everything arrived on time. I thought the space was beautiful when we first toured but when it was finally set up for our wedding I was almost brought to tears. Just stunning!! Thank you so much to all of the staff at The Cheney Place that truly made our wedding one of the best nights of our lives :)

I knew this was where I wanted to get married from the initial walk through / tour. They make you feel taken care of and comfortable from the start. Always willing to work with you on your ideas and visions. The staff onsite is extremely helpful from the start of the day to the very end. I can honestly say I went through my wedding day without an ounce of stress and a lot of that is owed to them. Our guests loved the space and how unconventional it was to the typical venue. They also raved about the amount of photo opportunities there are upstairs during the cocktail hour. I also chose this venue because you don't need to spend a lot on décor, the space speaks for itself. Lastly, to the ladies who assisted me with my dress, who accompanied me in the elevator, and were there until the very end of the night, I greatly appreciate you!

I cannot say enough good things about the Cheney Place. It was the perfect venue for our big day. The space and amenities are beautiful and the staff is fun and helpful. Abby helped our big day run so smoothly and Cameron helped set everything up before the day. We recommend this venue 10/10!!

AMAZING! Please do yourself a favor and book with this outstanding venue. From the moment my husband and I walked in the doors to tour the venue we were blown away by the kindness, openness and willingness to help each of the employees shared. Each time we spoke with them via email, phone, or in person after one of our many in-person meetings they were incredible. We lived across the state and they were always able to accommodate our needs and the dates we had available while planning our wedding. I truly believe our wedding was as much of a success as it was because of them. They literally set everything up, take it down, bring you champagne the morning before in the beautiful bridal suite, and calm your nerves as you're about to walk down the aisle. There really is no need for a coordinator day of because they are there to assist you through it all. WE LOVE THE CHENEY PLACE!

BEST EVER!! From inquiry to wedding day, TCP made planning very easy. We traveled from CO to MI for our wedding and they ensured we were well taken care of every step of the way. TCP was easy to communicate with, extremely professional, and very accommodating. Their day of coordinators were EXCELLENT!! We cannot give enough praise to this establishment! Our guests are still complimenting how unique, clean, and beautiful this venue is! 10/10 recommend!!

I will add to the litany of glowing reviews for The Cheney Place. It is one of the area’s best venues, and I 100% recommend it. The “vintage industrial chic” vibe is so unique and was exactly what we were looking for–we knew the instant we walked in the door for the tour that this was it. We got so many compliments about how cool and unique the venue was, and that it was as if the place was created specifically for us. But the looks are just the starting point of why the Cheney Place is awesome: -Included in the cost of the venue is the help of the fantastic staff. We had a ton of vintage glassware that went on the tables in a specific order; they set it all up for us beautifully, which I’m sure was extra work for them. They are rockstars. They will do pretty much all of your day-of setup and teardown for you, which is something that none of the other venues I researched in the area do, and I researched quite a few. They literally set all of the tables, put all of the flowers where they should go, set up all of the chairs and ceremony seating, etc. This is HUGE–you and your family won’t have to do any of it. You can also drop off decor earlier in the week, and pick it up the week after. (You do need to take flowers and perishables home with you the night of.) -The staff are also absolute pros at running events. Throughout the planning process, they keep you on track by setting up meetings to confirm vendors, floor plan, etc. with you. They do basic day-of coordination for you, like getting the wedding party lined up on time, and ushering guests to and from cocktail hour. They are also super professional and nice, and they always answered our many emails promptly and kindly. -Cost is right in line with similar venues in the area, but in my opinion a much better value because of all the things that are included in the cost. Pricing for certain days, like the Sunday we had to choose anyway (lots of dates were already filled due to pandemic overflow), was especially affordable and also included some fun free upgrades like fancier ceremony seating and a photo booth. -Included in the cost of the venue is a “rental credit” you get to use to pick out fun furniture from their extensive warehouse of really fun vintage furniture. Again, they move it into place for you day-of, so all you have to do is the fun part of picking it out. -It’s EASY–you can get ready there in the lovely space they have for it. Parking is free and fairly ample. If you have the ceremony there, afterward all the guests have to do is walk upstairs to cocktail hour. A couple of considerations that may matter to you: -If you want alcohol, you are required to use their bar service, PUNCH, and the only model they offer is per head pricing. This was not a problem for us because that’s what we wanted anyway, and also PUNCH was great. Since the bar is a permanent in-house feature, it’s decorated all cute, with real glassware that’s included in the cost. -You’re also required to choose from their list of approved caterers (you can get dessert from wherever you want). Again, this was not a problem for us because that makes the choice easier, and this way we knew we were working with a caterer that was familiar with the venue, and which the venue approved of as being quality. -It’s a lower-light venue, which can make photos a little trickier. We just made sure we chose a photographer we knew could handle this kind of lighting situation well.

The Cheney Place was everything I could have dreamed of for a wedding venue! It was absolutely beautiful and everyone was so easy to work with. The day of was so stress free, the TCP staff did everything for me. I keep telling my husband that I would do it all again with how smoothly everything went.

The Cheney Place was the best choice we made for our wedding. With how many events they host, they make you feel like your wedding is the only one in the books and are so attentive to all of your questions, visions, and concerns. This venue is truly what you make of it - I had so much fun creating a space that was unique to us as a couple, and it made it feel much more intimate. Our guests were raving about the venue, many saying it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. Our day-of-coordinator, Ali, did a fantastic job ensuring everything was perfectly decorated the way I had hoped and that the vendors who were coming in to decorate/set-up knew where to go and what to do. Also, the staff who was there to run the event were awesome. Truly could not say enough good things about this venue.

The Cheney Place is an amazing venue with spectacular staff. Our day was perfect and our guests couldn't get over how beautiful the venue was. They were accommodating of everything and the staff were ready to jump in and help out anytime possible. We are so grateful for all the help and love the staff showed us for our wedding and it was the absolute best day.

I cannot say enough good things about this venue. They are so great to work with. From replying to emails quick to making sure every detail is perfect. Aly was amazing and so so helpful with the entire day! They made sure all the decor was set up flawlessly, and even tear it all down at the end of the night so you can pick it up the next day, they also made sure everything was running on time and smoothly, I cannot recommend this venue enough!! And the space is soooo unbelievably beautiful, makes for the most perfect pictures 🤍

I highly recommend The Cheney Place. The venue is so beautiful and eclectic. The staff were all so helpful with the planning process and the day of event. Everything went so smooth. I also recommend that you use the space for your ceremony as well so you can enjoy the entire day there.

Truly the best decision we could have made for our wedding! Not only do you get the most beautiful, unexpected, and interesting venue, but you get a team of wedding planners that help you coordinate food, drinks, decor, and so much more! From the gorgeous bridal suite to the adorable second floor cocktail space, this venue is perfect. The team was so helpful, kind, and easy to work with. Oh, and the natural lighting!! Wow. Worth every penny. Highly recommend!!!

We cannot express in words how glad we are to have booked the Cheney Place for our wedding. The perks are pretty much endless, but here are a few that meant most to us: a team of employees who worked hard to set up and tear down our decor so our families could simply be present with us and enjoy the wedding day, incredibly communicative staff throughout the whole planning process, the ability to drop off most of our decor the week before our wedding and pick it up the following week, an absolutely beautiful bridal suite and groom space, a venue that's so wonderful it barely needs any decor to shine, a whole warehouse of vintage furniture to use during our reception... I could go on! There are so many elements of the Cheney Place that simply can't be replicated elsewhere without paying a whole lot more money, and we'll forever be grateful for their attention to detail, kindness, and hard work in creating a perfect wedding day.

We are so glad we chose The Cheney Place as our venue. They helped us throughout the whole wedding planning process and made the day seamless!!!

We recently held our wedding reception at The Cheney Place, and we highly recommend you do the same!!! We booked TCP because of how beautiful the space is and how helpful their staff is. We held our cocktail hour on the second floor, which is STUNNINGLY decorated with vintage furniture & decor! The main floor is beautiful as-is, and any decorations you are thinking of adding are sure to look perfect with the space as well. We loved being able to customize our floor plan and choose which vintage furniture was used. We did hire a wedding planner, but our TCP coordinator, Quinn, was so helpful in coordinating with vendors & our wedding planner! Everything went so smoothly during the reception and we are so happy we booked with The Cheney Place!

The Cheney Place was AMAZING to work with. They took care of everything from planning, to set up and day-of-coordination. They answered all of my questions and were always available to discuss any concerns I had. They made wedding planning enjoyable and I cannot recommend them enough. They are worth every penny!!