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The Community House in Birmingham
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About This Vendor
A Wedding Venue With Character and Beauty
The Community House is a historic wedding venue in Birmingham, MI, established in 1923 as a welcoming place for all to gather, learn, and grow. Founded by the locals at the time, this warm and attractive center was created as a home away from home for many in the area. Today, the venue is a vibrant hub of activity where people come together to celebrate their weddings and make lasting memories. Ideal for both the ceremony and the reception, The Community House can host weddings for up to 230 guests on the big day. Couples are sure to love the beautiful ballroom with its crown moldings, built-in stage, and glistening chandeliers. This warmly lit and romantic venue space oozes refined luxury with all the comforts of home. Guests can mingle by the fireplaces or look out onto the patio garden through the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the room. The outdoor space is equally charming with a water feature and a quintessential vine trellis. Couples can make their vows and enjoy cocktail hour on the tented terrace before moving inside for dinner and celebrations. The Community House offers all-inclusive wedding packages for couples tying the knot. Combined with the ballroom rental, couples can avail of in-house gourmet catering supplied by the team of professional staff. Menu options range from brunch buffets to savory late-night snacking stations, ensuring that any style of wedding reception is possible. Additional services include audiovisual equipment, bar packages, and outside vendor recommendations.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
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, Historic Venue, Park, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
The Community House in Birmingham Reviews
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The Community House was our reception venue for our wedding this past February. The venue was so lovely and had everything we were looking for. Not only was it close to our ceremony venue (first baptist down the street), but it had a timeless...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 05/07/2020
Hi Shannon,
Congratulations again on your marriage. We were honored to be a part of your special day and we're so glad that you enjoyed your experiences at the Community House! We have fond memories of your beautiful winter wedding and the p...
ersonal touches and decor you added to create an unforgettable experience for your guests. We hope to see you and your family around The House again, soon. Wishing you a lifetime of good health and happiness!
Best,
Sarah
I highly recommend The Community House for a wedding reception! What beautiful memories I have of our wedding reception 26 years ago! The food, building, bar, staff, decor and stage for the band was perfect! We got married just down the street ...
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!
The professional way everything was done. Covered all the details and even made helpful suggestions. Food, service and day was perfect. Would definitely use this venue again and again.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2020
Thanks Gail! It was a pleasure working with you! Our best to the happy couple!
I can’t say enough wonderful things about The Community House! My daughter was married during the pandemic which added a bit of stress to the wedding planning. However, the staff at The Community House were so helpful in helping us recreate our...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2020
Thank you so much for your amazing review, Gigi! We were so pleased to be able to provide an intimate location for your daughter's special day, despite the pandemic. We're so glad that you enjoyed our venue and hope to see you back, soon! Co...
ngrats to the bride and groom!
The Birmingham Community House, in the heart of of the city, was the perfect location for our daughter's wedding. From start to finish they were organized and easy to work with. The ballroom, with the stage and fireplaces, was the ideal setting...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2019
Hi Diana, Thank you so much for your kind words about our food, staff and venue. It was so much fun working with you and Lauren. We hope to see you back at The Community House, soon!
-Sarah
I LOVED the Community House. It was the perfect venue for a great price! Everything about it was absolutely beautiful.
We planned our wedding for two years and throughout the process, Sarah did a wonderful job answering our questions and makin...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2019
Hi Mary, we are grateful for your lovely review and are so glad you enjoyed your time at The Community House! I passed your kind words along to our banquet and kitchen staff. Leon was touched by your comments! Wishing you the best!
I had my daughter wedding shower at TCH 10/06/19. I had never been there before but a good friend recommended it back in March ’19. As soon as I walked in I knew that’s where I wanted my daughter’s shower to be. The elegant stairway in the foye...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2019
Hello Mary, Thank you so much for your glowing review of your experiences at The Community House! We're so glad that you and your guests enjoyed the shower. It was our pleasure to serve you and we hope to see you back at The House, soon!
The Community House made the best day ever... even better. Sarah was a dream to work with - super nice, very communicative and easy to get ahold of, and beyond helpful. We didn't hire a planner or day-of coordinator and completely relied on S...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2019
Hi Emily, Thank you so much for your kind words about our staff and venue. It was so wonderful to share in your special day and we wish you and Dan all the best! Congratulations and please come back to see us again soon!
-Sarah
Sarah Tufts, Event Sales and Coordinator, is extremely professionalism. She catered to every need and answered every question with promptness and knowledge. I would highly recommend you request Sarah to handle your event.
The Community Hou...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 08/14/2019
Hi Mary Ann,
Congratulations again! Thank you so much for your lovely review of our food, service and venue. We really enjoyed being a part of your daughter's special day and we hope to see you all back at The Community House again, soon!
B...
est Wishes,
Sarah
The Community House was the best decision we made for our wedding day! My wedding was June 8, 2019 and not only was the weather perfect, the level of service we received from The Community House was perfect as well! Sarah was our POC for our w...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2019
It was such a pleasure working with you to help make your wedding dreams a reality! We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you back at the House soon! Best Wishes!
-Sarah
We cannot say enough nice things about The Community House and our coordinator, Sarah Tufts. The Community House itself created amazing photo ops; from the beautiful tent, to the courtyards, to the reception hall, to the hallways with the stair...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2019
Hi Alex and Christina,
What a lovely wedding you planned! Thank you so much for your kind words about the food, venue and staffing! We really appreciate the endorsement! We loved being a part of your special day and we wish you both the bes...
t as you begin this new chapter in your lives. Congrats again!
-Sarah
What a wonderful and memorable place to hold an important event! Sarah is great to work with--responsive, great suggestions, available, kind--I cannot say enough about how wonderful she. The staff was great, and I definitely appreciated the f...
act that Leon knew French and was able to speak with the French grandparents who knew no English. The venue is beautiful, the amenities are great and the service is the best you will find. All our vendors (DJ, florist and photographer) were familiar with the venue (we found the vendors on our own, it was just a coincidence they were all familiar with the venue), so they needed nothing from us except a date and time, which relieved us of some of the details. The food was wonderful and the price was great compared to so many other venues. I look forward to the next opportunity to host an event at the Community House. They make it easy and fantastic!
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2019
Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our staff, service and venue. We appreciate your comments and are thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed your time at The Community House. It was our pleasure to assist you with your son...
't special day and we wish the best to the newlyweds. Please come see us again, soon!
Best,
Sarah
On our search to find our wedding venue, The Community House was one of our last stops we had and as soon as our tour was over, we knew immediately that this is where we wanted to have our wedding. We started to work with Tim, and about half wa...
y into the process, they had a change of staff and we then started to work with Natalie. The changeover was seamless and stress-free. Natalie was very organized and easy to work with. She went above and beyond and was always asking us if we wanted certain things we would have never thought about having but they made our wedding so much better. We had both our ceremony and reception at The Community House and all we hear are great things from our guests - saying this was the best wedding they have been too, the food was amazing, the bar had an awesome selection, and so on. We highly recommend any couple looking for a venue to book with The Community House.
The Birmingham Community House was not only the perfect setting for the biggest day of our lives, but it was also the absolute best staff you could have asked to work with! Sarah is one of the most professional, accommodating, and organized eve...
nt coordinators in the business, which helped so much when planning from across the country. Furthermore, we had so many comments since the wedding about how amazing the staff was during the event, which we both noticed and felt was one of the best parts of our reception. Our wedding was just one of several family events that we have held there throughout the years, and it will for sure be a future venue of choice to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2018
Hi Molly, Thanks so much for the great feedback about your experiences at The Community House. It was wonderful to have your family back at our venue for your special day and we look forward to seeing you back soon when you're in the area. Be...
st Wishes!
Natalie was amazing to work with. She went above and beyond our expectations coordinating our event. She even selected my centerpieces and bouquets with the flower vendor so I didn't have to. My veil fell out as I was about to walk down the ais...
le and she fixed it and fluffed my dress seconds before getting married. She was there the entire day to make sure everything went seamlessly and worked with all of our vendors so that all we had to do was enjoy our special day. I would strongly recommend this venue to anyone - it was so beautiful and the service was amazing. We had so many compliments. The food was great too!! Thanks again Natalie and TCH for giving us the best day of our lives :)
- Sara and Erik Dolesh
We are SO happy we chose the Community House! Sarah was our point of contact during planning and the day of and she was so helpful, knowledgeable, professional, and on top of everything. When you reserve the hall portion of the building, you g...
et the whole building for the evening. Our cocktail hour was in a tent on the patio, that also has an uncovered portion (the weather was beautiful, so this worked out perfect). The food, the bartenders and all around service was great! They made sure to serve us first so we could have a chance to walk around to greet all of our tables, and even served us a drink right when we sat down. We were able to bring our centerpiece items and all other decor items to the venue a couple days before and they set up everything for us. The venue itself is beautiful and classy - not a typical "hall" wedding. They have a stage in front of the dance floor and we had a live band, so they fit perfectly in that space. They also have a cute outdoor space with lights strung in the trees where a lot of people hung out during the reception. We would highly recommend!!
The Community House could not have been a more perfect venue for us. We wanted an intimate and elegant wedding, and it offered us just that. We had our ceremony in the tented terrace outside, and it was a beautiful, sunny summer day so Downtown...
Birmingham and Shain Park across the street made for the perfect backdrop. Our cocktail hour was also outside in the garden area which was beautifully set up. Our reception was inside the main ballroom and it could not have been more perfect. Everything from the chandeliers to the attached garden area with the waterfall and twinkle lights were so charming and romantic. Sarah Tufts, our event planner, made everything so effortless. She was a pleasure to work with, very hands-on, was always quick to respond to our questions and made sure everything went as planned. I know she was always very busy planning weddings literally every weekend of the year, but she always made us feel like ours was her priority. The entire staff was very pleasant, even some of our guests commented afterwards how wonderful everyone was. And the food was delicious. The Community House made our dream wedding come true!
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2018
Thanks so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure working with you and your family. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time at The Community House!
The Community House was incredible! Sarah did an amazing job helping us to coordinate and plan our special day. She was always quickly responsive to emails and phone calls, and was thoughtful in offering her insight. The venue itself was perfec...
t. We loved having the cocktail hour in the tent and having the two small outdoor spaces available to us throughout the reception so guests could have the option of dancing their hearts out on the dance floor or cooling off and visiting outside. They also were great about accommodating several of our ethnic traditions. The food was DELICIOUS. I even had time to eat it if I wanted, I was just too excited and overwhelmed to be hungry. The bites I had were great and many guests have noted how good their meals were. Overall, 10/10 would recommend to a friend.
Response from the Vendor on 08/30/2018
Thanks you so much for your lovely comments about our staff , food, and venue! It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know your family. We wish you the best and are so glad that you enjoyed your special day!
I am so glad we chose this venue. It is beautiful and elegant, but still has history and charm. I fell in the love with the terraces and string lights. However, the best part about it was that Sarah Tufts was running the show. She is such a kin...
d, warm, top-notch professional and made the entire process really enjoyable. There is no need to have a wedding planner - she is on top of everything and makes sure she is in touch with all of the vendors. We had the best experience and would chose this venue again in a heartbeat!
Response from the Vendor on 08/17/2018
Thanks so much for your kind words, Brittany! We're so glad you enjoyed your time at The Community House and we wish you the best!
This venue is truly a class act! We worked with Sarah through our whole planning process and she is hands down the best. Sarah is so easy going and professional; she truly listens to what you want for your big day and makes sure that things run...
perfectly. Everything about our wedding day was a fairytale come true! The staff at the venue were so kind and professional, the food was delicious and gourmet, and the venue itself is so intimate. On the day of our wedding, Sarah made sure that things ran seamlessly and worked so well with all of our vendors to make sure the day was perfect. Absolutely NOTHING went wrong and I can accredit a lot of this to The Community House. I highly recommend them for any event!
I have no words. Everything about this venue is absolutely amazing. Beautiful outdoor space, gorgeous ballroom, dreamy garden, staff that goes above and beyond and delicious food. I had so many compliments and so many people asking "How did you...
find this place?" and "This is the best wedding I've been to in years". Tim Hunt was my coordinator and I would recommend working with him in a heartbeat. I could not be more thankful of everything that he did to make our wedding absolutely perfect.
I don't even know how to express the brilliance of The Community House. Tim was so wonderful - helping us plan our perfect wedding/reception on such short notice (less than 6 weeks). We held our ceremony on the terrace and reception in the ball...
room. Tim helped make the space look full and welcoming for our guest list of 50. When our phones glitched and the ceremony music was not accessible, Tim used his phone to find the music and control it for the ceremony. Additionally - when I was nervous about getting the flowers set up (thinking I would need to do that myself) Tim had already had them placed. He is literally to die for - a true blessing for us.
The food was AMAZING. Not a single complaint. We had salmon, chicken, and beef served. Instead of ordering a cake we opted to have The Community House cater cheesecake - a total hit! The service was very good - no nasty plates lingering around. The bar staff was wonderful too - especially for accommodating the children.
We cannot say enough good things about TCH. Venue is beautiful, the staff is attentive, friendly, and professional, the food was fantastic! We received numerous compliments from guests about the quality of the food and the service. We highly ...
recommend THC!
Where do we begin! Having our wedding at The Community House was the best decision we could have made. Sarah Tufts was absolutely amazing to work with, she made us feel comfortable and organized throughout the entire process. The day of, everyt...
hing went as planned, Sarah and her team went above and beyond. Every single member of staff was attentive and friendly. The food was out of this world - amazing - compliments to the chef. If your looking for a wedding venue, you've found it! Community House, we will be forever grateful, you guys are awesome!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2017
Thank you so much for your kind comments! Wishing you the best!
Hosted a shower for my sister in their tented outdoor space and it was a complete dream! If you are considering The Community House, just go for it! Got so many compliments on how lovely her shower was. Staff was excellent to work with and the ...
space really lends itself to pretty decorations.
Would recommend this place to everyone I know! Terrific staff, beautiful venue, we truly couldn't have asked for anything more!
Sarah T and the entire staff of The Community House in Birmingham made our day absolutely perfect. Sarah was with us from day one to keep us updated on all payments and details and keep in touch with our vendors. Living on the other side of the...
state we were looking for a place that was all in one for our wedding day. We had our ceremony outside in The Community House tent followed by the perfect reception indoors. The food was amazing and all of the staff were so kind and attentive. We have zero complaints! Thank you to all for making it the perfect day!
A CLASSIC. I am still getting rave reviews about my wedding. I actually had people tell me it was the best wedding they have ever been to. It was comfortable, intimate and elegant. Don't assume that because it's in Downtown Birmingham that the...
pricing will be super expensive. They are competitive with other venues and the value is amazing! Sarah was very helpful and accommodating. I didn't stress out at all. Everyone said the food and service was fantastic. We had our ceremony in one of the ballrooms and our reception was outside on the tented terrace. He chose the seated dinner option and had a live band. I have had 3 different guests that have no connection to one another use the words "A CLASSIC". When they have described it. I feel proud of the wedding that Sarah and I put together. Everybody had a blast and so did I.
I made the best decision ever when booking my wedding at The Community House. I was looking for something different, not something that looked like a typical hall. The Community House is absolutely beautiful. We barely had to decorate because t...
he room and building was enough. The staff was always quick to respond and very helpful. Our wedding coordinator left the company during my planning process and Tim the Event Director stepped in and helped make the transition smooth. I was never worried about my wedding at all because of them. The food was delicious and it was the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. I will always recommend The Community House to anyone I come in contact with. Everyone that attended the wedding kept complimenting me on my choice of venue and they couldn't believe how nice it was. Choose The Community House and you won't regret it.
We had our wedding at the Community House on May 14 & I can not say enough great things about Sarah Tufts and their staff. Our day was everything that I had imagined, and that is largely in part to Sarah. She was always so helpful, patient, a...
nd quick to respond. I have always loved the Community House & knew years ago that I wanted to have my wedding there. I would highly recommend them for any of your needs. They were wonderful to work with!
Having our wedding at TCH was one of the best decisions we made for our special day! The staff at TCH are all so friendly, and made the experience so amazing. Sarah, the coordinator is incredible at her job. She is very knowledgeable and helpfu...
l, and really made this experience amazing. The food was amazing, the venue for the ceremony and reception was incredible... all around just a fantastic experience! And so affordable for such a great location in Downtown Birmingham! If you want the best, go to TCH!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2015
Thanks so much! We were thrilled to be a part of your special day and hope to work with you and your family again, soon!
Sarah Tufts and the rest of TCH staff were absolutely outstanding. From my first interactions with Sarah to departing our amazing wedding reception, they went above and beyond to make sure every request was thoughtfully fulfilled. In addition, ...
they ensured that my meal was strictly gluten free, as I have Celiac Disease, and they even prepared special gluten free hors d'oeuvres for me. Tim and the serving staff, including Leon, were also exceptional. Thank you for such a magical evening all of us will never forget.
We had a Sunday fall brunch wedding at the Community House. The price was perfect, the staff were extremely helpful, and the food was amazing. We got married weeks ago and people are still going on about how beautiful our wedding was. I would d...
efinitely recommend The Community House.
I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing TCH was for my wedding reception venue. Everyone there went above and beyond my expectations and were so kind. The staff was so attentive, polite, and hard working.
If you are looking for a romanti...
c venue with indoor and outdoor spots this is the place to be.
The food was delicious and I received so many compliments about it. (we did the buffet)
Sarah Tufts was our coordinator and she was the best. She made sure everything went smoothly and answered all my e-mails so nicely leading up until the day of the big day.
Even though you may not be able to set up 3 hours prior to your event she went out of her way to allow us to drop things off before hand any way and was so accommodating to helping us make the day go easier without any troubles. She also help me set up all of my decorations.
I love that TCH works with LUXE linen, and we got a fee waived for a minimum because of it.
I cannot say enough great things about this location and I am so thankful I found such a beautiful, vintage location to hold my reception.
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Dana
I had my wedding reception at the Community House. Sarah, the wedding coordinator is wonderful, smart and full of suggestions. She helped me through the whole process and made me feel at ease. The tented cocktail hour was a must, and the ballro...
om has lots of charm. We did plated meals, made by the Community house which were very good, guests loved the salmon. Service was A++, the waitstaff was on top of everything, professional and friendly. Our bartenders were also professional and personable. We were very pleased with our experience and I recommend this venue.
Absolutely Amazing all the way around! Staff were more than helpful and accomodating. Location looked amazing and was just what we wanted. Great small private spaces for pictures.
The Venue was UNREAL. Sarah was so excellent to work with and so patient...couldn't have a better person to work with! The food catering we got through TCH was Epoch and let me say they were top notch! Everyone raved about the quality of ser...
vice and the hot temps and taste of the surf and turf dinner! Just fabulous.
The tent outside was so perfect for our cocktail hour and just loved it to have the best of both worlds...tent and ballroom! The ballroom was just rennovated and was SO gorgeous. I hung white twinkle lights outside on the patio trees where the koai pond is and it was so amazing. Perfect quaint beautiful venue!!
We held our cocktail hour and reception at The Community House. It was beautiful. The staff was so helpful, everything worked out perfectly. I worked with Sarah, and she was so easy to work with. Helpful, available, anticipated needs/questions....
The Community House does not have on-site food, but works with 2 - 3 local caterers. Everything with coordination between both was seamless. We got a bar package and the bartenders (who were Community House staff, not the caterer) were friendly, quick, and poured a great drink.
The venue just went through some redecoration, and the ballroom is just beautiful. My guests kept commenting about how lovely it all was.
The Community House is a gorgeous setting. All guests were thoroughly impressed. I receieved many complements about the unique setting and the tented area outside for cocktail hour. Sarah made planning the event there effortless. She was hel...
pful throughout the planning, and jumped to action during the actual event when some red wine landed where it shouldn't-my dress!
I just had my wedding here in December, and I can't say more about how helpful Sarah and her staff were in creating the wedding I'd envisioned. We loved The Community House!
My husband and I held our wedding reception at the Community House this summer (June 2011), and it was perfect - better than I imaged it! I gave the Community House 5 stars because there was not one thing we asked for that we didn't get, the st...
aff was awesome, and our wedding experience was perfect from the planning to the day of!
When we began looking for a reception we knew we wanted to get married in Birmingham, or very close by. We wanted a venue that would be beautiful, had an outdoor space, be walking distance from hotels for our out of town guests, and would not break our budget. We chose the Community House because Sarah, who was our contact and onsite coordinator, was no pressure, very kind and helpful, and overall fabulous to work with! We also really liked the charm and uniqueness of the space, and that there was both an outdoor and indoor spaces. In fact, we got a lot of space at the here compared to the other ballroom venues we were looking at. Plus, we were the only event, which was another aspect of the Community House we liked.
Planning for the wedding Sarah listened and helped us with every crazy idea I had, helped us with the details, and even entertained the phone calls and emails from our parents. She was awesome, I don't have enough good things to say about working with her and the rest of the staff at the Community House!
Before our event there was a catering change at the Community House. Previously they had only in-house catering with a pretty standard menu. By our wedding they had implemented a 'Preferred Vendor' system that allowed us to chose from three caterers for our wedding. My husband and I had two food tastings, one from the Community House's in-house catering and another after they set up the preferred vendor system (we chose Lakeland). We were so happy they opened up to outside caterers! It was a huge improvement. The in-house food was mediocre, but the preferred caterers are all excellent and we had so many more choices! Being a vegetarian this meant I had so many more choices and the cater we picked worked with us to create a cohesive menu that blended our different tastes and preference. In the end were very, very happy with the food!
Lastly I have to compliment our 'Captain' Tim. The day of the wedding Sarah, our on-site coordinator, was there to help our other vendor and set up. Tim took over after that, making sure everything ran as it should. We hadn't met him until that night, but he did a great job! Everything was set-up as it was suppose to be (we were thrilled when we stepped in for our sneak peak of the ballroom!) And Tim took great care of us all night. Making sure I always had a drink if I wanted it and that our guest were happy. He met every accommodation and my husband, myself and our guests had A LOT of fun!
The Community House has it all! You can make this place whatever you want it to be! They are very flexible with decorations and the location is amazing! plus, all of our guests said the the food was the best wedding food they had ever had! ...
We agreed!
Contact Info for The Community House in Birmingham
380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, MI
$$$ Moderate
Starting Cost
The Community House in Birmingham