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The Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center

5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI

300+ guest capacity

This venue can host 300+ guests

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Amenities + details

Ceremony Area

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Reception Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

300+

Settings

Ballroom
Hotel

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff

4.5

out of 5.0

12 reviews

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6/08/2021 • Leah M

We decided to switch to the Great Hall about a month before our wedding in order to have more guests during Covid restrictions. Working with Josh and Ericia was so easy and they were very attentive to what we were wanting out of our reception. Even though our reception only had ~60 people in their large ballroom, they spaced it out so well to fill the room yet still give plenty of space between guests. They put lights on the tables to make everything look beautiful at no additional charge. And the food was spectacular. I wasn't expecting much from a banquet hall, but the food was so good! We had sooooo many compliments on the food from our guests. I also wanted to do a late night fry bar snack which they didn't have as an option at the time, and they came up with an amazing plan for it. I honestly got the wedding of my dreams given the world situation with Covid. When I went in and saw the space before my first look, my jaw dropped and I started tearing up because it was so beautiful and so much better than I had ever dreamt.

1/13/2020 • Karlee N

The event staff were so great to work with! Very attentive to detail and overall they did a great job with making sure our day was perfect! Would highly recommend this venue to others!

12/29/2019 • Paige B

Awesome experience!!!

8/20/2018 • Amy K

Our daughters wedding 8/18/18 at the Great Hall was amazing! Ericia, Mike and Josh were top notch in making sure every detail was covered. We had 300 guests. Many family and friends complimented us on what a great wedding it was. The food was exceptional! We also did the premium bar package. The bartenders were great and there was never more than 1-2 people waiting for a drink (which is unusual at a 300 person wedding) We did cocktails/appetizers before dinner, and the presentation was impressive. Another bonus, they provided gourmet pizzas around 10pm. After having dinner at 6pm, the pizzas came just as people were getting hungry again. We were also pleased that the venue had 2 hotels and the RV park on the property. Most of the guests stayed in the hotels or brought their campers, which was so convenient after celebrating all night! I can honestly say that we did not have one glitch with this venue! Definitely 5 🌟's!!

5/29/2017 • Rick F

We are SO happy we picked this venue for our wedding reception! Josh and Mike worked with us initially to get everything we wanted for the best price possible and were so accommodating. Throughout the process Erica answered all of my questions in a timely manner, which is much appreciated when you're a bride with a thousand things on your mind! Josh was fantastic when we were there for the setup and taste testing and made it all happen so wonderfully. He even took the initiative to talk to one of my vendors and work some things out to make sure our chair sashes were going to match the table covers. The food was so good, and the staff was so nice and helpful the day of! We highly recommend this venue to any couple wanting a beautiful atmosphere, great food, and a helpful staff!!

1/10/2014 • Melissa T

We had both our ceremony and reception at this venue. This is the complete package! The staff is very helpful and willing to answer any and all questions throughout your entire wedding planning process. The staff sets up and tears done everything so that you can spend your day enjoying time with family and friends and not having to stress about these little things. The venue also caters the food which was a huge help as well. All our guests loved the food that we chose from the food tasting and there was more than enough to go around!

7/31/2013 • Alyssa R

The Great Hall was amazing. I worked a lot with Josh and Mike; they never missed a beat. They helped me figure things out, threw in extra stuff without me even asking, and really made me feel confident that they would take care of me on my wedding day. Nothing went wrong on my wedding day, that in aware of, and I would have to thank The Great Hall for that!

7/28/2013 • Stephanie S

The Great Hall was the best choice we could have made for our reception site! It was so beautiful and although it is slightly pricey it's worth it!! Josh, the banquet manager, is so helpful and easy to work with. We got so many compliments and everything was perfect!!

3/07/2013 • Emily M

While the venue was pretty the staff was not. One person would tell us one thing and the next person would tell us another. They went back on their word and were not at all accomodating and were fairly rude. I would not recommend.

10/30/2012 • Jessica V

Everything about this venue was great. The people were very helpful and willing to help in any way they could. They also had good recommendations for other vendors that are good to work with.

9/21/2012 • Meaggan S

We did a pasta bar for my rehearsal dinner and it was AMAZING! The food was excellent! My guests LOVED that you could choose your own pasta and toppings and that it was made to order for each person! It was absolutely awesome!! I highly recommend them!!!

9/02/2012 • Jennifer W

Our wedding reception was held at the Great Hall. The site has beautiful decor and ambiance for a formal wedding. We had over 300 guests and everyone fit perfectly. There was tons of room and great flow. The service was fantastic. Josh Obertein was my coordinator there and he met all our requests and needs. He met with us whenever we needed and was always contactable. I got a custom layout, unlimited decor options and professional staff. The food was fantastic too. Everyone loved the venue and it made our wedding elegant, fun and unforgettable!