The Community House in Birmingham

tail and we received many compliments from guests on the warmth and superior service from his staff. Finally, Chef Ryan’s food was excellent and a hit with everyone! Thank you to TCH for making our day so beautiful!!!

ed up multiple things to help that we didn't even think about. The day of the wedding was so stress free it almost felt strange. Whenever someone needed something, it was delivered, whenever something came up, it was taken care of within a blink of an eye. We had budgeted a lot of time to setup the ballroom with decor the way we wanted, after doing one table they told us we will do the rest go focus on your day! Absolutely incredible, and im certain the layout was better than anything we could have done! I wish i could add pictures! The food was also on time and incredible! Everyone was served like a five-star restaurant, and it tasted like it too! I cannot say enough about Catherine and the way she treated myself and my wife through the whole process. Getting us everything we needed, making calls on our behalf, calming our nerves... Above and beyond does not even begin to describe it! Also wanted to shoutout Nick, Kent, Leon, as individuals that blew us away with their quality of service, however everyone was also wonderful! We are so happy we picked The Community House for our big day, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone interested in looking for a venue! 10/10, 5 stars!

ed server Leon and all the servers, bartenders and team who assisted with setup behind the scenes. Everyone was so professional, attentive, and incredibly personable. Our guests were raving about the attention they received from every employee as well as how positive, funny, and kind they were. Additionally, the team was adaptative to some unfortunate last-minute changes. Due to some illnesses we had to rework some of the seating arrangements and the team handled it so effectively. While I am a stress-prone person, Maria and her team assured me everything was okay and were so quick to adjust and reassure me things were handled. I am so grateful for their attention and reminder to relax and let me enjoy the day. The food is part of the wedding package on-site including alcohol, cocktail food, and late-night snack options (we chose the pizza, which was delicious, we were amazed at how quickly our guests ate it). The dinner was equally delicious, and we received great feedback from our guests on how much they enjoyed it. Dinner was served promptly at the expected time starting with the salad and the dinner followed appropriately without delay. Attention to allergies was also handled very well, which we and our guests appreciated. I believe there are several options for menu upgrades and dessert packages too, although we opted for a dessert table from an outside vendor. Using an outside vendor for the desserts was still a seamless process as the Community House helped coordinate to ensure there was enough space for the display. The team was very responsive to our additional vendors, which were our florals and our band. The setup process was seamless, and we were blown away at how amazing the room looked when we walked in. The elevated stage and large dance floor created such a fun experience for our band and guests. We knew we wanted a band prior to booking our venue, so choosing a space that could accommodate one was super important to us. The elevated stage is truly a unique feature we didn’t see at other venues we had been considering. Our band was very large with specific electrical and lighting requirements, all of which the Community House was equipped to handle without issue. Lastly, the venue itself is beautiful. We wanted a space that felt comfortable and not like a generic banquet room. The outdoor patio with twinkle lights was awesome for guests to enjoy and cool off between dancing. There is a nice cocktail room to the side of the dining room that really helped manage the flow of the guests and accommodated a bar, coffee and water station, pizza, and desserts. There was a second bar available to us as well, which was awesome as I never saw a guest waiting in a long line for a drink. There are several fireplaces that really added to the entire ambiance of the night and TVs in which we were able to display pictures which helped personalize our evening. We could not be any more thrilled with how smooth the night went. Having the venue pay so much attention to detail really allowed us to relax and enjoy every moment of the reception to the fullest.

en to candles to signature cocktails at no extra cost to us! The chef even came out and talked to the tables to make sure that everyone was enjoying their food, especially the special dietary request plates!

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with the coordinator, Lauren. She and the team handled minor hiccups smoothly. The food was fantastic, and the chef and team were very accommodating to dietary needs and changes in the menu to add food and bar options when we risked not meeting the minimums due to COVID affecting our guest count. They even packed up a couple of slices of our cutting cake to bring home with us! Everyone was great on the day of, the service was fantastic, and the venue was a very pleasant place to get ready for, and celebrate, our wedding. We highly recommend The Community House.

odating and made the postponing process seamless. Lauren Timmerman was great to work with, so responsive, and made our day stress free. All of our guests are still raving about the venue, staff, and the food. Highly recommend The Community House — you won’t regret it!

art dropped. I was in complete disbelief someone "new" would be able to fill her shoes and start from square one......I couldn't have been more wrong. Tim, the now Chief Operating Officer, took over the roll and stepped up to the plate with bells on! He always responded promptly to my emails. He even gave me his personal number and made himself available on the weekend if it worked better with my schedule. He did whatever he could to put my mind at ease. The day of our wedding was honestly perfect. I know people say that about their own wedding, but ours was. It was the first day in over a year I didn't feel overwhelmed. I was unbelievably relaxed and accepted that whatever happens, happens. Naturally, there was some chaos going on behind the scenes, but no one had the slightest clue because of how well TCH took care of everything! I had a large wedding party (6 bridesmaids, 7 groomsmen) and a rowdy bunch at that! Tim flawlessly kept everyone on track and our timeline flowed beautifully. I had NO IDEA how extensive a wedding timeline was, but thank goodness Tim was a pro! *I think he mentioned he'd helped organize over 750 weddings at this point* The food came out quickly, served hot, and was delicious!! We had some extreme "food snobs" and even they were impressed. The wait staff was delightful and truly courteous. I've got to say, the bartenders were the biggest hit! Whenever someone brings up our wedding, it's practically impossible not to mention how incredible the bartenders were! We had a GREAT experience with TCH and would highly recommend it! The only con would have to be transportation/parking. (and this is merely just location wise, not TCH) The hotel we blocked rooms off with normally provided shuttle service, but it was shut down due to Covid. Other hotels within the short distance of the venue don't even offer shuttle service so just something to be mindful of! Using the parking structures wasn't bad, but people aren't always a fan of them.

out if his way to make this day very special. If I had any questions anytime he always got right back to me. Our guests couldn't say enough. Thank you to Tim Hunt, the Chef and his staff for a perfect wedding!! I highly recommend the Community House!

She was prompt with responses, went out of her way to find answers, and was willing to meet with us multiple times. It was the perfect amount of space too! Not too bg and not too small---very romantic. I highly recommend calling now!

d implement event we have ever experienced. 2 weddings, 3 Bar Mitvah’s gave us background in challenges of large family/friend events. These folks were the best!

ut of his way to make our day easy, smooth and a great experience. On our wedding day we had storms and crazy flooding and Tim and his team had options for us as soon as we reached the venue for our ceremony that was supposed to be held outside. His team pivoted and had the place completely ready for our guests. Every single one of our guests made a point to come tell us how beautiful everything was and how fantastic the food was. There was nothing but praise for the staff as well. You could really tell they care! We really just cant say a big enough thank you to The Community House and their team! Thank you!

OVID restrictions during our engagement season. She was in consistent communication with us and was very patient with our responses. Everything from the dinner tastings to the final product was perfect! Our guests (and us!) loved the food and service from the staff. We cannot say enough good things and were truly blessed to have our wedding reception at the community house!

t suggestions on things we weren't even thinking of at the time. Our guests loved the venue and thought it was very classy and the food was superb that was served. All around amazing experience with the venue it self and the great staff. 100% recommend this venue.

at First Baptist Church of Birmingham, now named Sanctuary, and had our first honeymoon night at The Townsend. Perfect location in downtown Birmingham! We will always treasure cutting our cake and our wedding dance on the spacious ballroom floor! Gorgeous!

wedding. They were on top of the Covid protocol and made the transition easy and safe. We had originally planned to use the outside tented terrace just for our cocktail reception, however when the pandemic changed things, the outdoor space was large enough to host our entire reception--comfortably and elegantly! The food was outstanding. There were so many wonderful dinner choices—we ended up selecting filet mignon and salmon. We received many compliments from our guests about how wonderful the meals were and how attentive the waitstaff was. Our out of town guests loved being in the heart of beautiful Birmingham, MI. Many guests stayed at the Townsend Hotel and the Holiday Inn Express and enjoyed the easy walk to the venue. The Community House is hands down the best place in the greater Birmingham/Bloomfield area to host a wedding or any large event!

vintage ambiance with the vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, fireplaces, and stage. My husband LOVED the private room we got to use next to the bar, he gets overwhelmed in crowds and that private room (not open to guests) was his safe haven. It was a perfect warm setting for our winter wedding. We worked with Sarah and I cannot say enough great things about her. Her communication skills should really be applauded with my million questions and emails I sent her. She was always quick to respond, very helpful, professional, and coordinated our in-person meetings with my busy schedule. Wedding planning is so overwhelming for a bride, but Sarah helped to organize my thoughts, request information in forms that helped keep me on track, and asked me questions about things I hadn't even thought about! I cannot stress enough how helpful she was from the first time we met for a tour in April 2019, throughout the planning process, and making our February 2020 wedding day perfect. We got so many compliments from guests on how beautiful our wedding day was, the waitstaff was so nice and attentive, and I would recommend this venue to everyone!

for our daughter's wedding vision. One of the main reasons we chose The Community House was the layout with the stage. It provides plenty of room for guests to mingle and to dance. Having the band on the stage gives the feel of being at an intimate concert venue. The outdoor tent was an ideal setting for our cocktail party. The food and service were top notch! Many of the guests commented that the food was outstanding and that the drinks were generous. Lastly, I'd like to give a shout out to Sarah and the entire staff who made this experience so memorable for our family and all our wedding guests.

g sure we felt taken care of. She served as the day-of coordinator and was awesome! Sarah contacted all of our vendors to set up delivery times for us. Everything was on track and went smoothly. The food was delicious and the waitstaff was awesome. I especially want to thank Leon! He was the best! Leon really interacted with the guests and made us feel cared for.

r, the French doors, ivy carpet, big gas fireplace, and the crystal chandeliers in the Wilson room I was sold. Molly the event sales administrator (planner) was just wonderful to plan with, so responsive. She had good suggestions and gave plenty of attention to details and planning. There were no surprises. When I walked in the day of the shower the room was perfect each table had the correct number of chairs with fresh linens. The banquet captain Karen checked with me throughout the shower double checking on serving times. The servers Virginia, Carolyn, Hannah and Mary were also very responsive to guests, professional and personable. The food was above the top. The signature chicken salad—the presentation was gourmet and so tasty. Grilled chicken sliced on half of the plate, then arugala lettuce wrapped tight in a thin piece of cucumber with feta on top.I would highly recommend TCH for a perfectly elegant social event. I’m still floating.

arah & her team to get all our decor set up and the vendors in and out. Everything went perfectly. The food was phenomenal, the service was excellent, and everyone had a blast. It was flawless!

se is a hidden gem in the Detroit Metro area! The food was excellent and plentiful; the bar package was high quality; the serving staff was courteous, kind and professional; the venue was immaculate; the Bride's Room was a bonus for nursing mothers! As a corporate event planner myself, I was totally impressed!

edding; she was very helpful, responsive, professional and she even had a few ideas/suggestions for our big day! The food was excellent and our guests raved about how timely and elegant our wedding and reception turned out. I would definitely recommend The Community House for your wedding!

case and chandeliers. The food was amazing (We had steak, chicken marsala and eggplant parm), the drinks were well mixed and the staff was friendly and efficient. Every waiter stopped us both to say congrats and made the day feel even more special. And we cannot speak highly enough of our coordinator Sarah who executed on our vision flawlessly. We kept expecting something to go wrong, as you always hear, but that moment never came. Sarah juggled every vendor fantastically and coordinated the "day of" perfectly. Any wedding day jitters or concerns were for nothing! If you are a couple who feels the slightest bit of anxiety about planning your big day, you should do so through Sarah and the Community House. They will take amazing care of you.