The War Memorial

tiful the grounds are. We worked with Amber and Nicole at various stages of the planning; however, day of, Amber knocked it out of the park with event coordinating! The staff was simply AMAZING - wait staff to event managers (Mike and Brittany), everyone was beyond friendly and attentive to our guests needs. The food was to die for and our guests are still talking about how delicious it was. Everyone at TWM made our wedding day unforgettable!

fantastic food/beverages. They were also more than accommodating with outside vendors. Best day ever

liments on the food. This is a beautiful venue that gives you a blend of old fashion character with the Alger House mansion and the new modern ballroom with a beautiful terrace for cocktail hour. The views are incredible. Highly recommend this venue!

definitely pick The War Memorial again!

staff member contributed to our day running smoothly and made us feel at ease the entire night. Oh, and the fact that the venue is absolutely gorgeous was a plus! I highly recommend this venue!

time—I didn’t want the night to end!! And actually, one of our guests just told me how wonderful the servers were — that she had never been to a wedding where she was so meticulously taken care of. Our wedding coordinator at TWM, Emily, was so easy to work with and truly took the stress out of wedding planning. She answered all of our questions at every step along the way and just made it the perfect wedding. And the venue itself is so classic and beautiful!

with Nicole-- she is the BEST). I was also told by many guests that it was the best food they have ever eaten at a wedding. This place is WORTH it! I cannot explain in writing just how beautiful the ballroom is with those stunning views. I am beyond happy we chose TWM for our reception.

e then had our reception in the Alger House, which has such beautiful architectural details as well. We worked with two different ladies at the War Memorial, first Nicole and then Alondra, both of whom were incredibly professional. Alondra was with us throughout the day and kept everything running so smoothly. She even brought some of our appetizers upstairs while we were signing our marriage license after our ceremony, which was just beyond kind. I had worked with my mom to plan the entire wedding while out of state (I'm currently in my medical training, but wanted to have the wedding close to our friends and family so my husband's grandparents could attend), and it certainly did not look like we had planned the wedding from another state (again, thanks to the incredible professionalism of the War Memorial).

ghout the entire evening.

and the staff are so great to work with. We booked The War Memorial over a year and a half before our date and we were in touch with our coordinator the entire time. They responded to emails and informed us of updates in a very timely manner. I highly recommend booking this venue!

ld be held outside, under a tent due to covid and early construction on the ballroom. Born and raised in MI, I knew that the weather is always unpredictable. Definitely not a happy camper, however, from a business stand point I understood their decision. We worked with Emily at GPW and could not be happier with the outcome. It must be said, we were given the most perfect weather the day of, 75 degrees, dry, and sunny! The duet plate was delicious, service was impeccable, and the bar service kept -up with our thirsty guest! Zero complaints. I too was concerned about the unsightly construction, however, the surrounding grounds and interior are so beautiful that it was not an issue. Many thanks to the entire staff for making the most beautiful and memorable day for the happy couple! MOB

d the venue blaming that on why they were renovating their ballroom. We planned for the beautiful back lawn and ballroom and we got an alger house with 3 different rooms for our guests who barely fit and no A/C on a humid day. Extremely unprofessional.

booked, we planned on having our reception in the ballroom. However, with changes due to covid we had to have it outside on the back lawn due to construction. The War Memorial was great at communicating these changes to us and made sure we were comfortable with the new set up. The compliments are still coming in from friends and family about how amazing the food was as well as the grounds and everything in between! I would recommend anyone to get married here!

e my day the best it could be. I am so glad the War Memorial decided to take initiative and pour concrete and buy their own tent to accommodate a covid wedding. For a “second choice” wedding reception venue I truly think I got lucky and ended up with the perfect place. I can’t recommend it enough!

to use The War Memorial for our ceremony, but wanted to try to do a dinner there afterwards as well. Unfortunately there was no availability, but then the team contacted us as soon as there was a cancellation, and my husband and I could not be happier with the service we received. Our contact at The War Memorial was Nikki and she is the most amazing person! Nikki was right there with us every step of the way providing her insight and making sure everything was exactly what we wanted. I felt completely at ease and that was because of the team at The War Memorial. It is an absolutely gorgeous setting, but the people are what made the day so amazing. Leading up to the day was also so much less stressful because of the support from Nikki and her team. I don't think we have received this high level of service before. Not only that, but the food was absolutely incredible!! I could go on and on, but I'll just finish with I don't think our day would have been as easy and carefree without the team at The War Memorial.

elt at ease! They had the details down and the communication was amazing. We just sat back and had a relaxing wonderful wedding.

at the War Memorial took us in and made everything such a breeze. The entire staff was incredibly professional, kind and understanding to all of the ever-changing needs. Their outdoor space has concrete flooring under the tent, which allows you to avoid any messy shoes/dress situation in case of rain and the tent is incredibly spacious and can easily fit the 100 guests, plus dancing/DJ/bar area if needed. Honestly, our wedding there was a total dream come true!

st our event inside due to covid restrictions and we were scrambling to re-plan everything in two months. Nicole was extremely responsive to all of our multiple emails/phone calls during this process. The venue did an amazing job making us feel comfortable everything was going to work out. The food was also delicious and they were accommodating to all of our guests dietary restrictions. I cant say enough wonderful things about our experience working with all the staff. I am so grateful we went with them for our wedding day

guests needs. If ever you needed a drink (being the bride and groom) they were there for you. I must also mention that the wedding coordinator, Alondra Kennedy is PHENOMENAL. She is an absolute sweetheart and is very detail oriented. She will cater to any or all of your needs. Please don’t even think twice because The War Memorial is the ULTIMATE venue. I promise your guest will rave about this place!!!

his time (especially because Alondra took my calls at all hours and was fantastic at responding to my emails - no matter how crazy they were). I am forever grateful to everyone there who made our day so special and memorable.

e and Food were top notch. They were quick to act on an emergency situation we had. Unfortunately the grooms dad had a fainting incident and had to be rushed to the hospital. Not only did they have an ambulance there quickly but they were amazing at getting everyone back on track and truly made our wedding flawless. I couldn't have been more happy, this venue is worth every single penny. Our guest haven't stopped talking about the day.

enue for any wedding -- large or small.

ll the loose ends up until the actual wedding. She remembered all the little requests we had asked for and we truly appreciated it. All our guests loved the food and the dessert! We would definitely recommend this venue to anyone wanting a unique and charming setting for their wedding with a smooth planning process!

, they fell in love and rented the Alger house and the Ballroom. This wedding had so many details that we had to extend the cocktail hour to make sure all details will be added and the change of design would be implemented from ceremony to cocktail hour and the reception. I was amazed at how The War Memorial is all about teamwork! Everyone was on board to get the job done to make our client's vision come to life. The staff was great and Alondra was super patient and helpful with myself and my clients. Can't want until the next wedding!

tire planning process and day of. The food is amazing and all our guests loved it. We loved having our wedding here!

love with the view and was envisioning everything I could do with it, not to mention the gorgeous view of the lake. The ceremony site outside was just as beautiful, the garden and flowers that are already there made things so much more easier and put me at ease! Alondra could not have been more of an angel! She answered every email within 24 hours or less, even while she was on vacation! She is so dedicated to making sure you have your perfect day! It rained the day of my wedding, up until 30 min prior to my ceremony and Alondra was willing to do whatever I wanted, even if it was sprinkling! I would redo my day over and over again, The War Memorial was perfect!!

om. Alondra was my wedding coordinator and she was amazing. My day would not have been as smooth if it wasn't for her. I was complimented by ALL of my guests on the beautiful glass reception room overlooking Lake St. Clair and the beautiful grounds on the property. My guests also were raving over the food! We had salmon nicoise and plum chicken and I honestly ate my entire plate. I would recommend this venue 100%.

of last minute requests without pause and helped everything to go smoothly. At no point during the day did I feel stressed or worried that something was not going to be taken care of because she took charge and was readily available behind the scenes. The actual venue was so beautiful and made for some incredible pictures!

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easons I am giving the GPWM 5 stars. The venue is gorgeous inside and out and is very well maintained - you and your guests will be in awe on your special day. There are more beautiful locations for photos than you will have time to take advantage of. There are so many special places for your guests to enjoy - Outside the front and back gardens are gorgeous, the covered porch in front of the ballroom is great for lingering with a beverage, the terrace offers a wonderful view, the fountains are so pretty, and of course the lake shore is stunning. Inside the historic building is elegant and beautiful, and stupendous is the only word for the ballroom with its amazing view of the lake and gardens. The menu options and the quality of the food are another reason GPWM deserves 5 stars. We had guests with lots of different allergies, some of them severe, and Alondra Kennedy and the chef were diligent in ensuring that all our guests would be safe. Our guests raved about the quality and taste of the food, and many said it was the best food they'd eaten at any event - everything was cooked perfectly. The GPWM is also an excellent value. It's not an inexpensive venue, but you get far more for your money here than any place else in the area. Things that would cost extra elsewhere, like the use of cocktail tables on the covered walkway during cocktail hour, and upholstered arm chairs and side tables on the dance floor for elderly guests to enjoy, was added at no cost. I didn't have to ask for these items, Alondra Kennedy suggested them to make sure our guests would be able to linger longer and make the best use of the space. And now the best part of having your wedding at the GPWM: the impeccable service. Alondra Kennedy made my daughter feel that she was the most important bride in the world, and she always had time to answer questions and make suggestions. She also managed everything flawlessly on the day of the wedding, including the ceremony. No one was nervous because Alondra had everything under control and she radiates calm confidence. She is kind, efficient, knowledgeable and extremely professional. You will not regret having your wedding at the GPWM. I hope your wedding day is as wonderful as my daughter's was - if you have it at the GPWM, it will be!

ng she left. Luckily, every person at the War Memorial is AMAZING, and Alondra, our new Coordinator, showed me that. She was exceptional in every way- went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable with the change in staff, made sure everything we discussed previously was still honored, was able to customize our bar package for my gluten-free needs and made sure the entire day-of meal was okay for me to eat, among a million other things. Alondra ran a tight ship with the planning but was even more amazing on the day of. She helped to ensure our day was perfect and took care of every issue as it came up flawlessly. She even followed behind me when I walked through the garden to ensure my train did not get damaged and fluffed it for me before I walked down the aisle... yet she is not in a single photo! This venue is more gorgeous than photos can show and the renovations they have done are stunning. Every guest I had complimented the venue and couldn't get over how gorgeous it is. I honestly could not have had a better wedding day and wish I could do it all over again. Thank you to the entire War Memorial Staff, but especially Alondra!

The gardens in June were gorgeous and who doesn't love a good lake view? Next was the food, everything was so good. We ended up getting a duet plate. The chicken was tender, not rubbery like it can be with that large of a group and the filet you could cut with your fork. My guest couldn't stop raving about it. And then Last but certainly not least was the staff. They were all beyond amazing. Alondra the event coordinator helped us through out the whole process from start to finish, and then helped us get the day to run seamlessly. She was very friendly and easy to work with, and very good at her job. But everyone else who was there was super on it too. I've never seem a better coordinated wait staff. Seriously nothing went wrong, the whole day didn't have a snag. Despite the rain, we still had the ceremony outside since there was a break in the storm. The Grounds staff were out there drying chairs with a leafblower so nobody got wet. They even set up a plan B, even though we didn't need it. Their attention to detail, professionalism and kindness were amazing. I highly recommend The War Memorial as a venue. You will have a wedding no one will forget.

the case. The staff was great to work with and the location itself is beautiful and can't be beat. I think this is a hidden gem in metro Detroit. My wedding was more amazing than anything I could have dreamed of and the War Memorial made that happen.

n, food, and beauty of the venue. The day of servers were absolutely excellent! Every request was delivered. Every server was exceptional but an extra special shout out to Cheryl and William. Andrea was our wedding planner. We want to express our sincerest gratitude for her attention to detail, impeccable taste, honest opinion, and overall get-it-done attitude. She made our day perfect! Thank you a million times, Andrea! If you are considering the War Memorial you truly cannot go wrong. I know some brides say no wedding day is perfect but I can honestly say our day was exactly what we visioned, planned and hoped for. The War Memorial gave us a day we will cherish for a lifetime! It was perfection! Thank you!!

ect of the planning process. She was extremely professional and prompt when answering emails and phone calls (within the hour!). She was extremely on top of every detail. Everything on our wedding day went perfectly- even better than we expected. We had multiple guests tell us it was the best wedding they had been to. There are so many stunning photo backdrops. Even though our reception was in the ballroom, we were able to take a couple photos in the library of the Alger House. The food and cocktails were amazing, the servers and bartenders were great and the cocktail hour was elegant with the butler passed hors d'oeuvres . If you're even considering The War Memorial as a wedding venue, I would highly recommend it!

Andrea was our wedding coordinator and she was a pleasure to work with. Andrea was professional, prompt, organized, and we respected her opinion. Andrea went above and beyond to make sure this was a perfect fairy tale wedding for my daughter. I felt as if Andrea cared about my daughter’s wedding as much as we did. I can’t say enough good things about the War Memorial. The service was impeccable by all of the staff at the reception, which includes the banquet manager Nikki, bartenders, to the wait staff, to the chefs and cooks. The food was phenomenal and our guests raved about the plated short-rib dinner that was served. The appetizers served before the reception was done with elegance by the staff and even honored my request to serve our guests appetizers out into the gardens. Overall experience and customer service has been truly exceptional. I highly recommend Grosse Pointe War Memorial as your wedding venue.

e there are no other venues that will compare. We had our ceremony on the back steps and reception in the ballroom. The grounds and venue are absolutely breathtaking and the view is to die for. I cannot tell you how many of our guests kept complimenting us on how beautiful our venue was. On top of that Andrea, our coordinator, was simply amazing. She made the whole wedding process bearable and quite easy. She was always a quick email away and answered all of my questions (no matter how ridiculous they were) promptly. On our wedding day she kept everyone informed of the timeline and made sure everything went smoothly, thanks to her everything was perfect. The service and food at the war memorial was also impeccable. Everyone kept raving about how good all of the food was and how incredible the servers were. All evening the food and beverage manner went above and beyond to make sure everything my husband and I had everything we needed and more. If you want your food to taste amazing, your guests to be wowed at your venue, and your day to turn out perfectly then have your wedding at The War Memorial; I assure you that you will be quite pleased with your decision.

oped for. Tremendous thanks to Alondra and the GPWM serving staff for such a flawless day. Best choice we made for our wedding was choosing the War Memorial. After a bit of stress trying to find a good venue in the area that could sit a smaller wedding (our final guest count was 70), we came across the War Memorial and instantly fell in love and knew we didn't need to look anywhere else. Alondra, the coordinator, made the process so incredibly easy and we were thrilled to work with her. We held our wedding on the Alger House side (the smaller of the two venues, compared with the larger ballroom that seats many more), and it was absolutely stunning. We received dozens of compliments from our guests on the beauty of the place. We didn't need a large flower budget or extra decor budget either because who needs to add extra decorations to a historic mansion?! They provided everything - chairs, linens, DELICIOUS FOOD (dinner was absolutely fantastic), wait staff, card box, table numbers -- you name it, pretty much they offered to let us use it. For how stressful planning a wedding is, GPWM did a fabulous job taking a lot of stress off of us. We can't recommend this place enough.

ing from the room in which the bride and bridesmaids left their purses. The bride's mother explicitly arked if the room would be safe, and the head of events at GPWM assured her it would be. Imagine that you were about to leave on a honeymoon and found your purse open, cash gone, as well as the maid of honor's. And imagine that the staff at GPWM then refused any liability, arguing that they did not say the room was safe and claiming they told the bride! So we are out several hundred dollars, and also despite guarantees for 2 week return of security deposit, that also has not been returned 3 weeks later. Very disappointing after an otherwise lovely event.

lls resulted in being told it was NOT their responsibility. No signs posted by GPWM. Very disappointed in their customer service. Cannot in good conscience recommend, due to lack of good customer service. BTW, bride's purse found in middle of the floor, not in her duffle bag.

uld definitely recommend this venue!

nators on site, we were beyond impressed! The venue is beautiful, clean, and kept up well. We also liked that the staff all dressed professionally in uniforms. It's clear that their wedding coordinators are very experienced and knowledgeable and thought of everything down to the smallest details. They were very helpful in walking us through the planning process step-by-step. Our day-of coordinator was Andrea, she did an excellent job keeping everyone organized and on schedule throughout the day. All of our concerns and questions were addressed immediately. We received a lot of compliments from our guests about how delicious the food was and also that it was served hot! We went with plum chicken, short ribs, and stuffed mushrooms as our food choices, all were delicious! We felt that the pricing was pretty on par with other venues we had considered. Overall I think we spent about $100/person, but we upgraded a few things including one of the meal choices, and the bar options. If you're looking for a venue that is elegant, classy, affordable, and appropriate for a more formal style wedding definitely check out the War Memorial!