Michigan Event Venue
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Welcome to The High Five GR, where all love stories are welcome.
A unique and versatile in downtown Grand Rapids, The High Five GR is expansive, beautifully renovated loft space exemplifies the best in “old world meets new.” Original, roller-rink hardwood floors and exposed, classic brick combine with extraordinary chandeliers and hip artisan tile and glass to evoke a current and fresh vibe that your guests will remember.
Details sure to attract attention include high, wood beamed ceilings with metal tresses, large fully restored windows for viewing our city’s scape and open pillar-free, unobstructed space allowing your vision to be executed easily.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$6,400
Reception
$6,400
Ceremony
$7,400
Bar services
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Catering
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- Couples usually spend $7,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-Dec.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Industrial & Warehouse
Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.053 reviews
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The High Five GR is highly praised as a stunning, accommodating wedding venue with exceptional staff including Marija, Jillian, Hayden, and Gianna. Reviewers consistently highlight the venue's beauty, convenience for guests with nearby hotels, perfect spots for photos, and spacious bridal suite. The staff's professionalism and helpfulness in coordinating the event, answering questions promptly, and providing seamless execution of weddings are also emphasized, making The High Five a highly recommended and dream venue for couples tying the knot.Review photos
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Jennifer M
5.0
1/08/2025
I had a winter wedding here and it was magical! Love the aesthetic. Giana, the day of coordinator, was extremely helpful. Would recommend!
Liz S
5.0
12/10/2024
10/10! Beautiful, all-in-one venue with super helpful staff! So many great spots for photos and the bridal suite is perfect for getting ready the day of! Also many hotels super close by so very convenient for guests!
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Audrey F
5.0
12/07/2024
We were so happy with the High Five for our wedding! We had looked at many venues but this one was the most beautiful and most accommodating for us. The staff were absolutely amazing! We worked with Marija, Jillian, and Hayden. They were my favorite people to work and plan with throughout my whole wedding planning process. They made it so easy for me to ask questions and communicate during everything. They let us come in and visit the venue several times and were very flexible with our time and ideas. When setting up, Hayden was there to help and gave me ideas and items to make the space fit my vision. He went above and beyond as well as the day of! He got us snacks and drinks while we waited for cocktail hour to finish. I got so many compliments about how lovely the venue was and how kind the staff was at the High Five the day of. I wish I could go back to my wedding day and do it all over again because of how much I loved it at the High Five. The bridal suite was gorgeous and very spacious as well. Thank you, High Five, for fitting and exceeding my wedding dreams. We couldn't have had a better day! It was perfect.
Emily F
5.0
9/27/2024
We had our wedding at The High Five GR in July and it was absolutely fantastic! The staff were so easy to work with, and they were really helpful ensuring that all of our vendors knew where to go. They allowed us to come see the space ahead of time, and they helped take some of the pressure of coordinating off of our shoulders. Our guests really appreciated that the cocktail hour could be in the same building as the ceremony/reception, and the setup was perfect!
Courtney S
5.0
9/25/2024
We had the most amazing experience we could have ever asked for. Everyone at the High Five went above and beyond to make sure the day of was perfect and I had no stress. Leading up to the wedding, they willingly answered our million questions and allowed me to go to the venue several times when I was deciding on decor, etc. Not to mention, the venue is absolutely breathtaking- even more so in person. I would choose the High Five one million times over. I wish I could give 6/5 stars.
Katie T
5.0
9/07/2024
The High Five GR was amazing from the first time I met them at the Grand Rapids Bridal Show. From the moment we booked our venue tour the communication was quick, organized, every single question was answered fast and never once did we feel like we were asking too many questions! I booked my wedding over a year and a half away and in that process moved out of state, they let us schedule in person tours anytime we were home to relook at the layout of the venue to help the vision for our wedding and even went above and beyond with sending multiple different layouts via e-mail when it came down to the final planning process. During our final meeting about a month prior to the big day we met Gianna our coordinator for the day of. Gianna listened to all of our ideas and helped come up with even better ones to make our day perfect! Gianna and the High Five Staff went above and beyond, making our day absolutely perfect and I can’t thank them enough!
Alexis W
5.0
8/21/2024
The High Five was the perfect venue for our wedding! Not only is it beautiful, but we had our ceremony, cocktail hour, & reception there & everything went so smoothly. From the beginning of touring/booking, I felt there was always someone there who was available to answer questions for us. The weeks leading up to the wedding day we worked closely with Gianna, who I appreciate so much! She took the lead with our rehearsal dinner and was such a big help the day of along with the rest of the staff! I cannot recommend The High Five enough!
Michaela R
3.0
8/11/2024
The High Five was such a beautiful venue! They had us from the moment we stepped off the elevator on the 5th floor at their open house. We spoke with a woman who explained the different packages and we called that day wanting to book! The venue was perfect for us - we did 4th floor as cocktail hour and 5th floor as reception. We did our ceremony at a local church. The girls got ready in the bridal suite, which was perfect! I was nervous because I had 10 people in my bridal party, plus 4 stylists and 2 moms. We had more than enough space! It was very convenient leaving our belongings at the High Five, and we felt very comfortable knowing they were locked up and safe. We appreciated the door man who let our guests in and helped them navigate which floor to go to. They had several rental items we were able to pick and choose from, which was very convenient. We used their linens - table and napkins. We had 272 guests, and we anticipated 300. We were nervous about spacing, but it did not feel cramped! All this aside, the women's bathroom had 2 broken sinks, which was not great. Communication with the High Five was poor. We had several different girls responding to our emails, which made it confusing for them and me. There were several chains where I would ask a question or ask to see a diagram, and another girl would respond and send me something completely different or not answer my question. This was very frustrating. I called about 3 times and had conversations with 3 different girls. I would get answers, but sometimes the answers did not line up across the board. Thankfully, I had a wedding planner who was added to the email chain, and she stepped in and sorted out communication. Getting a diagram for the room setup was very difficult, even until the day, but my planner reassured me that she would set it up as I wanted. For the High Five, Gianna stepped forward for our wedding and served as the main communicator. She was wonderful in executing our needs/questions. Things ran so much smoother once we had one point person, instead of 5 different girls trying to respond. The day ran very smoothly, and the space was beautiful. There were no events the week of our wedding, so we were able to come in early and drop things off/setup different things. This was extremely helpful and took quite the load off of us for the day of! Thank you, Gianna for all your help! We will always be grateful for this space and how beautiful our day was!
response 08/12/2024
We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for taking the time to leave a review....
Your feedback is important to us as we strive to continuously improve our services.
We have implemented some new processes in response to the issues raised in your review. Our goal is to narrow down details more efficiently and provide a better experience for all our clients. We have assigned lead coordinators ahead of time to help with this process and are so happy to hear Giana was able to give you a great experience, she is a wonderful asset to our team.
Thank you once again for your patience and valuable feedback. We truly appreciate your input.
Emma V
5.0
7/27/2024
The High Five helped make our wedding the best day ever! The venue itself is gorgeous, but the coordinators and all of the staff are what made it extra amazing. They were so flexible and accommodating throughout the whole wedding planning process, it made me feel confident that no matter what happened during the day, it would be handled with grace. We loved having our wedding at the High Five and definitely recommend!
Calle B
5.0
7/24/2024
I cannot recommend The High Five enough!! They were the perfect venue to work with. The space itself is gorgeous and just what we were looking for. They were so helpful at replying quickly and answering my questions. Gianna was great the day of! I felt like they did so many things behind the scenes that made our day seem effortless. They also made sure to be accommodating as possible.
Manuel P
5.0
6/12/2024
The High Five did an exceptional job at helping us coordinate the wedding. They made sure all aspects from seating to managing people were done right. My Fiancé and I were so happy and pleased with their level of service and willingness to make everything perfect for our day.
Jayme H
5.0
5/29/2024
The High Five was AMAZING (especially Giana!). They were so helpful every step of the way and made the day especially seamless. We had our event on a Friday and we were able to set up the Thursday before. They were also so helpful during the rehearsal. Not one complaint about The High Five!!! Choose them - you will not regret it!
Jessica S
5.0
5/26/2024
The High Five staff are absolutely incredible. They truly care about you and the success of your special day. The whole process from start to finish was made extremely easy by their professionalism, communication, and non-stop support. We truly could not have asked for a better venue and group of individuals to work with for our wedding day!
Drue R
5.0
4/16/2024
Wonderful service and communication. Our wedding was beautiful and we loved having it at the High Five! We worked with Hanna Toepper who was lovely and helped make our dreams come true that day!
Kylen P
5.0
4/16/2024
The High Five was amazing! They made a very overwhelming process so easy and were so responsive our entire engagement and leading up to the wedding. All of the vendors they recommended were great, and everyone worked together seamlessly. 10/10 recommend!
B L
5.0
4/05/2024
We had our wedding there and it was beautiful! Katie helped a lot with getting my people down the aisle and accommodated my parents!
Stephanie N
5.0
1/24/2024
The High Five was the perfect venue for our wedding in December! The setup was perfect for the ceremony and reception on the 5th floor and cocktail hour on the 4th floor. We absolutely loved the spacious bridal suit. It was the perfect place for the bride, bridesmaids and moms to get ready.
The space looked incredible and Katie was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. The venue looked amazing and was exactly what we had envisioned for our wedding!
Taylor M
5.0
1/09/2024
Not only was The High Five the most beautiful venue but the staff was absolutely amazing. We worked with Hanna and she was so helpful and made sure our day ran smoothly. The team communicated with us very well, was available to answer any of our questions even months before the wedding. I can not recommend The High Five and their staff enough. Our wedding day was perfect!
Rachel M
5.0
11/15/2023
Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. The High Five of GR was everything I could have asked for- and more. The staff is exceptional, a wonderful venue... I truly felt taken care of. I recommend The High Five of GR to any lovely couple looking to tie the knot!
Riley H
5.0
7/31/2023
Amazing. They helped everything run so smoothly and made the entire process so easy. Our wonderful day-of-coordinator Katie was awesome to say the least! She kept the entire day on track and was so fun to work with. The space itself is absolutely beautiful with such a pretty view of the city. The bridal suite was perfect to get ready in with lots of seating options, mirrors, and great lighting. I would highly recommend the high five as a wedding venue!!
Cortni H
5.0
7/31/2023
The High Five GR made our wedding reception flawless. Their professionalism, communication and kindness throughout the entire planning process shined through on our big day. Katie was an absolute rockstar and helped keep everything going smooth and taking the stress off of my mom and I since we did not use a wedding planner.
I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful venue in downtown GR.
R M
5.0
7/22/2023
MY WEDDING WAS AMAZING!! Katie was our venue person and was amazing!! Very professional and made my day not so stressful! Highly recommend!
Emily H
5.0
6/06/2023
We lost 2,500 dollars on a deposit at another venue just so we could go with The High Five, thats how spectacular they are. The other venue (Black River Barn South Haven) told us no to everything, was not willing to help us out in any way, and just overall seemed like the day would not go as smoothly. With The High Five they include day of coordinating that was extremely helpful, any request we had they met us with a compromise and/or a flat out YES, they really did go out of their way to make sure that everything was going to be exactly the way we wanted it. They are very responsive with emails and were willing to let us visit the venue or stop by if we needed to look at something/measure anything. They were SOOOO kind and had a GREAT ATTITUDE which was super appreciated during a very stressful time. In terms of the venues beauty, you just have to see it for yourself. Everyone loved our venue and said it was one of the most if not the most beautiful weddings. End of story: BOOK THE HIGH FIVE!!! :)
Erin M
5.0
5/07/2023
The High Five was our dream venue. The staff was incredible to work with and Heather and Katie helped ensure every moment of our day went smoothly. Can't recommend them enough for their professionalism, convenience, and the beauty of their spaces!
Carol B
5.0
1/19/2023
This venue is beautiful! Our guest were blown away. The staff was so professional, attentive and on the top of their game! The High Five knows what they are doing, the venue has multiple floors, we had the ceremony on one and the reception on another, there is a freight elevator for vendors, a storage unit so you can pick up your stuff the day after. The cost of the venue includes tables, chairs and a staff of people doing everything including a floor plan, day of coordinator etc.. I just can’t say enough!
Jenn G
5.0
1/02/2023
My husband and I had our wedding at The High Five in November 2022. We cannot speak highly enough of this venue! We do not live in Michigan and they were SO accommodating of us when we were able to come into GR for planning meetings! We invited guests from 21 states for our wedding and every single guest that came, whether from GR or not, had nothing but amazing things to say about the venue. The girls were all so, so helpful, especially Paige! They made our day an absolute dream!
Kayla L
5.0
12/08/2022
Cannot say enough great things about Amanda. She really was the most responsive and best!! Even during times of panic, she had my back and helped every step of the way. From the smallest to biggest things, we had complete trust in her to make sure things ran smoothly. The High Five just wants you and your partner to have the most beautiful day and make your vision become reality. We cannot recommend having your ceremony and reception there enough. 10/10 recommend!!!!!
Terri V
5.0
11/04/2022
We had a beautiful wedding and the team at the high five was wonderful. They attended to our needs and concerns and made sure everything was organized and well done. They were with us from the beginning to the end of the evening and we always available for last minute concerns.
Thanks for a great evening.
Julia B
4.0
10/15/2022
The High Five GR was the most beautiful venue to host our wedding this summer. Their high ceilings, exposed brick, wooden floors, and beautiful chandeliers presented the most beautiful setting for a night to remember. The staff there were so helpful throughout the entire process, especially Paige, who worked with us to help our vision come to life. They coordinated with all of our vendors, and the day went so smoothly. Only marking it as a 4/5 because there were a few additional costs up front for the different packages for things like bubble lights, or the portable bar -- but understand it's a business. Just want to be transparent for future couples!
Jessica P
5.0
9/06/2022
Beautiful venue space in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids! Very open with lots of windows and natural light coming in. We were very pleased with the staff at the High Five. The only challenging part about this venue is that it requires you to work with many different vendors for food, drinks, linen, cake etc.
Jaclyn C
5.0
8/16/2022
Beautiful space. Very responsive throughout the entire process and willing to meet with us on site whenever we had requested. They have a great list of preferred vendors who all did a phenomenal job. Would highly recommend!!
Sue P
5.0
8/11/2022
Our experience working with The High Five team was amazing! They responded quickly when we reached out with questions, communicated timelines clearly, and just generally were eager to help out to make sure our wedding reception was everything we had imagined. We rented the fifth floor for our reception- it is the most beautiful space with gorgeous lighting, plenty of open spaces and great views, We had so many compliments on how lovely everything was. Highly recommend!!
Morgan P
5.0
8/06/2022
My husband and I had our wedding at The High Five on May, 21st of 2022, and we both HIGHLY recommend this venue. When I first toured The High Five, I was blown away by the classy, effortless beauty of the event space. We had to have both our wedding ceremony, and reception at The High Five because we loved the space so much.
The High Five staff was an absolute pleasure to work with the entire process. We were extremely thankful for all of the hard work, and organization that was put into our wedding by The High Five. Any question that we had was always addressed and answered promptly by the staff. The day of our wedding, all of the staff members were very helpful, kind, organized, and encouraging.
We both have nothing but positive things to say about The High Five. This is an absolutely beautiful venue, with an amazing staff!
Luvone W
5.0
5/23/2022
Such a gorgeous spot! I wanted to give a special THANK YOU to Amanda, Liz, Ashley, and Heather for making this event experience so beautiful! Great customer service! So much kindness, and willingness to help make the day perfect! Your professionalism is unmatched, and the High Five is so beautiful! Can't wait to work with you all again! (Luvone's Beautiful Occasions)
Hayley L
5.0
4/07/2022
Oh my, how I loved this venue. The High Five is BEAUTIFUL, every detail is flawless from the rugs in the foyer to the bathrooms to the chandeliers!! It truly requires very little decorating because it's so beautiful on its own. I loved the ability to use 2 different floors/rooms as creative freedom to design the event to be an experience. The windows and lighting in the space makes for phenomenal photos. Beyond the venue being flawless, the staff were very helpful and kind. They answered all my emails of questions, took measurements, sent pictures, etc., throughout all the months prior to my event. The week of our wedding, my fiance got covid and we had to reschedule just days before the event. They were very understanding and helped us reschedule to a new date without any issues. The High Five was the best decision we could have made!
Marcy R
5.0
11/01/2021
The High Five GR was absolutely phenomenal- we loved every moment in the space. From the beautiful aesthetics, to the staff, to the general ease of spending time there- you won't regret being here!
Meg M
5.0
10/15/2021
Our employees loved the fantastic venue and the wonderful and attentive staff and owner who personally welcomed our company and shared the very cool history of the building. The day of the event, we didn't have to worry about anything. All of the details were well thought out. Our event was very elegant from set-up to the last guest left! Thank you!
Jalynn M
5.0
9/14/2021
With the COVID year and all the unknown the High Five always put us at ease. They answered questions immediately and communicated effectively. The High Five is absolutely stunning, clean and unique. On our first tour we knew that this was the venue of our dreams. The team goes above and beyond to make your vision come to life! I cannot recommend this venue enough and especially the people on their team! They made the entire process so easy and our day of coordinators made sure the day flowed perfectly. Everything started on time and it was absolutely stunning!!! We are so thankful that The High Five GR will forever be a part of our story <3!!! I cannot say enough amazing things! So thankful for each and everyone on this team!
Jill D
5.0
9/13/2021
The High Five GR was the most beautiful venue to have our daughters wedding. The fourth floor is gorgeous with an amazing bridal sweet. It was also the perfect area for cocktails after the ceremony before heading upstairs to the reception that is just stunning. Marija and Leslie are both professional, sweet, and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend the High Five GR!
Montana M
5.0
7/19/2021
Firstly, this venue is absolutely gorgeous. The photos online do not do it justice. The High Five is perfectly placed in downtown Grand Rapids, MI with many hotel options available that range from upscale to budget.
Second and more importantly, the staff is absolutely top tier in every category. Their responsiveness, flexibility, collaboration, and flexibility were incredible.
My wife and I would recommend this place to anyone from our closest friends and family to any stranger reading this review. Absolute 10/10!
Anthony S
1.0
7/21/2020
I understand the difficulty Covid is causing, but working with the High Five has been by far the worst part of our whole wedding process. When we first started looking for venues Leslie was incredibly helpful and responsive, but once we were completely paid and started asking about how Covid would affect us they became much less prompt. Moreover, when it became clear we weren't able to have the wedding we paid for the high five was unapologetically rude and unhelpful. You can tell a company's true character when they don't need anything from you, and as soon as the High Five had our money, it became abundantly clear they are not as kind and helpful as they would like to portray themselves as. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere for a wedding venue.
Paige P
5.0
7/17/2020
We planned to get married in May 2020 at the High Five, but obviously COVID had other plans. Even though our day hasnt happened yet, I want to give the High Five the biggest shout out for being so amazing during this entire process. Leslie and Marija have been kind and accommodating each time we have reached out. I know more than ever now that we made the right choice to have our wedding here, whenever that happens! They answer promptly and are always available to talk through our ever changing plans. I cant tell you what a weight has been lifted off our shoulders being able to rely on them through all of this. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We may not know if or when our day can finally happen but I can't wait to celebrate it at The High Five when it comes!
Hilary O
5.0
3/27/2020
Beautiful! The venue was absolutely perfect! We had our wedding ceremony and reception here March 7 and the day could not have gone any better. Leslie and her team were very professional and accommodating throughout the wedding planning process. On the day of they took care of everything so we could just focus on the day, which was so reassuring! Everything went so smoothly, we could not be happier with how the day went! Definitely a stand out venue in town!
response 03/27/2020
Thank you so much for sharing Hilary! We were so honored to be a part of your day, and we ...
are loving reliving your wedding through the sneak peak pictures that you have shared with us!
Kellie F
5.0
1/30/2020
Everyone at the venue was knowledgeable, cooperative, and friendly. They made everything go smoothly and I would highly recommend them.
response 03/27/2020
Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad we could be a part of your child's big day!
Lindsay M
5.0
1/26/2020
There is so much I want to say about my incredibly FLAWLESS and MAGICAL experience. So, I will break it into sections:
THE STAFF: The most wonderful people you will work with. Without a question, this staff is beyond words when it comes to how perfect they are. They are professional, EXTREMELY communicative (no email took more than a few hours to get a response), and SO SWEET,. They went above and beyond to make my day so perfect. And is absolutely was. They even went as far as drying off my dress with hand towels after taking photos outside in a winter storm. I mean, COME ON! WHO DOES THAT? They were so kind to my family and friends. Ashley, Amy, Leslie, Marija, THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU.
THE VENUE: Stunning. Unmatched to anything you will find in Grand Rapids. Even without your wedding decorations, the beauty of this building speaks for itself. Every window holds an amazing view of Grand Rapids.
SUMMARY: All in all, there is absolutely no regrets when it comes to chosing this place to have my wedding. They were perfect. They were everything and more.
I will always remember THEM! I wanna plan another wedding just so I can work with them again. I would trust them with my life. lol
response 01/27/2020
Lindsay,
It was such a pleasure to be a part of your big day. We loved working with you an...
d we are so glad you enjoyed your experience at The High Five.
Jamie C
5.0
10/30/2019
The staff at High Five are the most professional and accommodating ladies around! They go above and beyond to ensure the client’s needs are met and their space is beautiful!
Annie T
5.0
10/26/2019
We had our ceremony and reception at The High Five and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better venue! The whole team was so easy to work with and we were able to rest knowing that every detail was taken care of. The day of our wedding, all of our guests were wowed by the ceremony space and the reception space and everything flowed so smoothly. I’m so glad we found this space and can’t thank Marija and Leslie enough for helping make our wedding everything we’d hoped for!
response 10/26/2019
Thank you for this kind review Annie! We loved working alongside your wonderful family to ...
make your big day such a stunning success. Congratulations once again, may your marriage be filled with love and happiness for years to come.
Sheridan M
5.0
10/06/2019
I think this is the absolute perfect space and the staff is great to work with! It is on the fifth floor of a building in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids and has the original hardwood floors, brick walls, high ceilings with Restoration Hardware lighting and chandeliers, a built in bar, and incredibly clean and up to date bathrooms. They just redid the fourth floor and we were the first wedding that it was ready for and The High Five really did an amazing job with it. Unfortunately the bridal suite wasn't ready yet but that didn't affect our day at all because I had already planned for us to get ready at a salon off-site. I think now that the bridal suite is ready and the fourth floor is renovated, this is the most beautiful venue in Grand Rapids, hands down. Leslie and Marija were so kind and helpful with all of the planning. They really help you coordinate with their preferred vendors to make sure everything is set up and organized for the day of. I really felt very little stress for coordinating with the vendors because I could just tell Leslie had a handle on it! We received so many compliments about the venue and I feel so blessed to have been one of the first to discover this beautiful venue! Thank you, The High Five! We truly had the best day ever!
response 10/26/2019
Thank you Sheridan for that glowing review. Your big day was stunning and we are so glad w...
e were able to be a part of it. You and your new husband make a gorgeous couple and we wish you all the best to come in your happily ever after.
Bethany J
5.0
6/15/2019
Absolutely loved this venue. The staff was so professional, flexible, and easy to work with. The space was absolutely GORGEOUS, and felt unique to the Grand Rapids scene. I could go on and on, but this venue truly made the day extra special. Loved loved loved it!
response 06/25/2019
Thank you so much Bethany for the wonderful words! We are so happy you loved your experien...
ce with us, it was such a pleasure and fun experience for us to work with you and your family too! Congratulations, and I hope you are enjoying married life!
Emily S
5.0
4/04/2019
We had our wedding reception at The High Five and it was easily one of the top 3 best decisions we made for our day. The venue itself is stunning. The exposed brick, chandeliers, wood floors, beautiful bathrooms (really though!), tables and chairs, open concept, beautiful city views, etc. Everything is beautifully placed and has been redone to perfection. We ended up having a crew of just under 250 guests and everyone fit perfectly with PLENTY of space to move around and have areas to chat. We received SO many compliments about the staff and the venue. One really nice thing about it is that because it's so elegant and has a feeling of it's own, you really don't have to put hardly any decoration in there to make it your own. All we had was our centerpieces and a few things here and there and the place looked gorgeous!! The staff is amazing. From the get-go they are available for any questions and suggestions. Very responsive and professional. My only advice to brides who are wondering about a venue is go there in person and look at it. Talk to the individuals who run it and get the feel of what it will be like that day. From the moment we walked in, every other venue went right out of my mind and I said "this is it!". It's a venue you don't have to do a ton too to make it your own or look how you envisioned it. Talking to them I felt comfortable and confident that this is where we want to be. We had a really fun floor plan playing with round and long/rectangle tables. Everything was placed for ease of access and flowed very nicely. They do require you to choose from their verified cater list. Some see that as a negative but I am here to tell you it was a major blessing. We chose Maddelena's and they were stellar! Food was amazing and their coordinator is hands down one of the best people to work with for all of your food and bar needs. The venue and caters are more than happy to work with you and your vision. Ours came together with ease. If you are browsing around websites like this and are wondering about venues that may be right for you look no further. Go visit them and let them help make your dream day come true. I recommend this venue to everyone! Our day was incredible filled with love and joy spent with the people we care about most. I am forever grateful it was spent in The High Five. Some of our best memories will be held in that place and I could never thank them enough!
response 04/05/2019
Thank you so much Emily for the wonderful words! We are so happy you loved your experience...
with us, it was such a pleasure and fun experience for us to work with you and your family too! We just watched your trailer, and cannot wait to see your images from your wedding as well, so we can keep reliving your special day!
Congratulations, and I hope you are enjoying married life!
Elizabeth M
5.0
1/02/2019
Having my wedding at The High Five was magical! Everything really came together perfectly. I received so many compliments on the space--It's that perfect combination of rustic and chic/elegant. Marija and Leslie were a pleasure to work with and an immense help! Also, there were awesome food/bar caterer options you could choose from and they were super flexible on décor. You really couldn't tell it was a new venue with how professionally everything was handled and executed. I definitely recommend The High Five!
response 01/02/2019
Thank you Liz for a wonderful review! We loved being a part of your beautiful day. You bot...
h were a dream to work with, along with your amazing family and group of friends. Wishing you all the best in your future together, and thank you again for choosing The High Five!
Suette S
5.0
12/18/2018
The venue was the perfect place for us. Our guests loved the facility and they shared how wonderful they thought everything was. The management was very responsive and attentive to our requests and the room was prepared perfectly, just as we requested. It was wonderful to have all new top notch, tables, chairs, AV equipment, restrooms, etc. in this new urban chic venue.
response 12/18/2018
Thank you for a wonderful review! We loved being a part of your event. Looking forward to ...
working in future together again for your next event! Thank you again for choosing The High Five!
Gina K
5.0
12/04/2018
We had our wedding at Hi-Five this past October and it was the perfect place for an indoor wedding reception! The venue is warm, elegant, charming, but also modern. Our ceremony was at the church across the street so it was the perfect location for us. The venue space is just beautiful with exposed brick walls, wooden floors, big windows overlooking Grand Rapids, and stunning chandeliers. The venue space maintains its character as an old roller rink but is also very polished. It was perfect!!
The staff at Hi-Five provided everything we needed for the day to go smoothly. Communication was clear and easy in the days leading up to our wedding, and they really went above and beyond to make sure everything went according to plan - coordinating with the caterer, florist, and other vendors as well as setting up decorations and creating a floor plan.
We used the fourth floor for our cocktail hour and fifth floor for our reception at Hi-Five. It was great to have a still beautiful and simple place for guests to gather for a drink and hors doeuvres on the fourth floor before heading upstairs.
We could not have asked for a better staff, location, city, or venue for our wedding. My husband and I are so thankful for the hard work Hi-Five put into making our day so special and memorable!!
response 12/04/2018
Thank you Gina for a wonderful review! We loved being a part of your beautiful day. You bo...
th were a dream to work with, along with your amazing family and group of friends. Wishing you all the best in your future together, and thank you again for choosing The High Five!
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