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Villa Penna

4.8

(48)

43985 Hayes Rd, Sterling Heights, MI

About This Vendor

The Perfect Venue For Any Event!

Our venue has seven beautiful banquet rooms that can accommodate 30-450 guests. Our building has been newly remodeled, giving off a fresh & modern ambiance. We have large Italian marble dance floors and spacious bars. Our event services are personally tailored to suit your needs. From your Bridal Shower to Rehearsal dinner to your Reception, we will transform your wedding dreams into reality! Stop in for a tour anytime, our office is located up the grande staircase.

Amenities + Details

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Dressing Room

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor - Covered

Outdoor - Not Covered

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

300+

Settings

Ballroom

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff

Awards and Affiliations

Villa Penna Reviews

Reviewed On 9/03/2019 by Danielle W

My fiancee and I had spoken to Villa Penna several times via email and scheduled a tour. At minimum were going to host our reception there but possibly the ceremony as well. We arrived today at 9:52 for our 10 am appointment and waited, as the ...

doors were locked, on an outside bench by the door. A woman turned into the parking lot near us speeding as though she was late for an appointment, so we figured she was who we were meeting with. We waited but no one came. By 10:08 I tried phoning only to get an after hours message. I also wrote an email saying perhaps we were at the wrong door but crickets. By 10:15 we drove to the back where her car and another was present but couldn't enter there either so we left. It's now 2 hours and 43 minutes after our appointment and there's still crickets. Looking at other reviews I believe the woman saw two people of color and decided they didn't want to service us. My fiancee and I are middle age professionals who came prepared to conduct a finanical transaction today. I'm recovering from a major surgery yet delayed my recovery to keep my appointment for a venue we were excited about but I know why we were ignored and will take our business elsewhere. If you are a person of color don't even waste your time here or at their sister property.

Reviewed On 4/18/2019 by Steve V

Villa Penna was exceptional. Everything was perfect. The food was amazing as well as the service. Thanks for making our special day even more so.

Reviewed On 4/10/2019 by Bianca D

I cannot recommend Villa Penna enough for all they did for us on our wedding day. Food was great, Christmas decorations were beautiful, and the staff was so attentive. Whenever I had a question or concern someone was always there to answer with...

out hesitation and reassure me that they would do everything in their power to see our day was a success. They always kept our wants and needs at the forefront of decision making. From the menu planning, to the seating chart, and everything in between I cannot thank those who played such a significant role in our day. We are so grateful to have chosen Villa Penna for the biggest party of our lives. Looking forward to the future to have many more events for our family here.

Reviewed On 12/16/2018 by Natalie M

Villa Penna was absolutely amazing. They are true professionals and made the wedding planning process so easy. Questions were answered quickly and they were more than happy to make accommodations. Obviously, the venue is beautiful and the food...

is out of this world! The staff made everything effortless and made me feel so comfortable that things would run smoothly for our reception and they did! Could not recommend them enough.

Reviewed On 12/02/2018 by Kristen L

We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Villa Penna in Oct. 2018, and we couldn’t be happier! George and his staff are professional, kind and accommodating. They made sure we had everything we wanted and our day went off without a hitch. ...

Our guests raved about the aesthetics, the staff, and the amazing food. Thank you!

Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Christopher L

Had my wedding there a few weeks ago and everything turned out beautifully. We had the ceremony on site and it couldn't have turned out better. When it was time to go, Jamie was there to make sure it went smoothly and it did. We decided to...

go with a doughnut wall instead of a traditional wedding cake and to be perfectly honest, we ordered too many doughnuts as everyone was stuffed from the fabulous dinner. My wife and I didn't get one until the next day =) Almost three weeks later and we are still getting compliments on everything from the dinner to the staff to the was the room was setup. Highly recommend for any event you are having.

Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018

Thank you Chris for your awesome review!! We are thankful you and your beautiful bride enjoyed our venue! Cheers to many years! ~Villa Penna

Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Melissa T

Everything was amazing at Villa Penna! The staff, food and location was perfect! I couldn't ask for a better venue! Thank you Villa Penna!

Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018

You are very welcome Melissa!! Very happy you enjoyed everything & thanks for the review!! XoXo- Villa Penna

Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Lisa K

Our engagement party was fantastic! The staff and management were very professional and the food was AMAZING! Can’t wait for my reception.

Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2018

Thank you for your review Lisa! You both are adorable, we are very happy everyone enjoyed our place, and we can't wait for the wedding either! :)

Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Stephanie G

Standing in front of the doors to our reception hall, waiting to be announced, I turned to my husband and said “this is exactly what it feels like to have everything you could ever want and more” I couldn’t have said this if it wasn’t for the ...

amazing help and service we received at Villa Penna. Throughout my wedding planning they helped with picking vendors and making sure every detail was perfect. I honestly felt like Jamie made my happiness her number one priority and that means a lot to me. The food was amazing and even a month later my friends and family are still wishing they had more fettuccine! The service staff were always on point, making sure my guest had everything they needed. If you want people to still be raving about how awesome your wedding was the first vendor you should pick is Villa Penna. You will not be sorry. Everything was absolutely perfect!

Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018

Stephanie, We are so happy the day was everything you imagined and more! Your happiness was my number one priority and I even teared up reading this review!! Thank you so much for the amazing review and congratulations again on your beautiful ...

wedding!! ~Jamie & all of us at Villa Penna

Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Shelby F

The staff at Villa Penna is professional and great to work with. The food is like no other. I would recommend Villa Penna to anyone

Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018

Thank you Shelby! We take quality food & service seriously and appreciate the review! ~Villa Penna

Reviewed On 10/18/2018 by Ariel H

Villa Penna is amazing. All the staff is always on top of their game and provides the absolute best experience. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!!!!

Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2018

Thank you for the review Ariel! It was such a beautiful wedding! Congratulations again to you and Austin!! Love~ Villa Penna

Reviewed On 10/18/2018 by Deb J

I had my company work party at Villa Penna last year and I could not have been more pleased! The food was delicious and the staff was outstanding. I will be booking here again!

Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2018

Thank you for the great review! December here is always such a fun time with all of the holiday work parties! See you guys in December! XoXo~ Villa Penna

Reviewed On 9/05/2018 by Bryan M

Villa went above and beyond not only on our wedding day but throughout the entire process. I give major kudos to our officiant and the head of our day, Jamie who went above and beyond her job. She was so caring and willing to help with anything...

we changed, which happened all the time. Her speech during our ceremony was great and was very fitting to us specifically, I could tell Jamie took great care in writing her speech for us. The service of all the Pennas staff was great throughout our ceremony, dinner and after dinner. I want to say thank you to Villa Penna and specifically Jamie for everything and for making our day such a wonderful and memorable event.

Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2018

Thank you guys for the great review!! It was such a beautiful day and I was honored to to be a part of it! Congratulations again and we all wish you nothing but the best!! Ps.. The coffee cup you gave me was awesome, thank you!! :) ~Jamie

Reviewed On 7/19/2018 by Nathan G

Great food and all the workers were super nice! The venue is beautiful and could fit our big wedding (400 people) at an affordable price.

Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2018

Thank you Nathan for the great review! Congratulations again and we hope to see you in the future~ Villa Penna

Reviewed On 6/28/2018 by Alyssa S

Villa Penna was wonderful! Everything was flawless and beautiful!! Excellent staff and food!! Adrian was very helpful and accommodating. We got lots of complements about how beautiful the wedding was. - Alyssa Kozlowski (Smith)

Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2018

Thank you for the awesome review and choosing Villa Penna!! It was a beautiful wedding!! Wishing you lots of Love & Happiness!!

Reviewed On 3/10/2018 by Mary T

George, Lisa and staff were the BEST ever! Professional from the first meeting. They offered suggestions for that extra special dessert that the ladies raved about. Every person involved took care in their role to result in an elegant brida...

l shower for my son and future daughter in law. We could not be more pleased!

Response from the Vendor on 03/10/2018

Thank you for choosing Villa Penna and the kind review, we really appreciate it! Everything turned out great; yes, the homemade semifreddo was DELICIOUS!! :) Best wishes from all of us!! ~ Lisa & George

Reviewed On 12/21/2017 by Jamie A

George is amazing! All he wants is to see his customers happy!! Wedding was a month ago and people are still talking about how amazing the food was. Hands down, best food at a wedding venue!!

Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2017

Thank you SO much for your awesome review! George said he couldn't be happier for you both, and is elated you all enjoyed our food & venue! XOXO- Villa Penna

Reviewed On 10/24/2017 by Jamie C

Could not be more satisfied with the entire experience. Had my shower and wedding reception here and the entire staff went above and beyond my expectations! Special shout out to Jamie Lynn, Danielle and Lisa! thank you all so so so much! Als...

o, food was DELICIOUS!

Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2017

You are welcome!! Thank you for choosing Villa Penna and being unique! :) Your wedding was fun & different! We just received your Thank You card and it was adorable! "Wishing you a Married Christmas!" So cute! Have a great Married holiday!! Lov...

e~ Villa Penna Staff

Reviewed On 9/20/2017 by Lea A

We couldn't have asked for anything more. Food was absolutely delicious, staff was extremely attentive and organized and all of our guests couldn't have been more pleased as well. So many compliments were given on the unbelievably great food....

That is what a reception is all about in our eyes, paying for delicious food. Thank you to all the staff and a shout out to Frank Penna for the champagne. Thank you😀

Response from the Vendor on 09/21/2017

Thank you for choosing Villa Penna and letting us be a part of your special day! Everything was beautiful.. especially the two of you!! Cheers~ Frank Penna

Reviewed On 8/31/2017 by Melanie C

Always have enjoyed going to events that has been hosted at Villa Penna and to have my wedding reception being held there has truly been a wonderful experience! My husband and my family knew what kind of service we were going to get from them ...

and they definitely did not disappoint- they took great care of all of our big and small needs and more!

Reviewed On 7/24/2017 by Stephanie D

Villa Penna did not disappoint (once again)! We had a 430 person wedding and all of our guests couldn't stop raving about the food & service. We had filet and chicken and everything came out perfect! The main coordinator, Jamie really was on...

top of everything. As the bride & groom, you don't want to worry about all the little things and because of her, we didn't! George Penna came out and visited with a few of our tables to reinsure everyone was happy (and to crack a few jokes - what a class act). The entire family puts their hearts and souls into this establishment and it shows in the professionalism of the service - from soup to nuts! Everything was beyond perfect! Thank you for making our big day so special. We highly recommend Villa Penna for any special occasion!!

Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2017

Thank you for all of you kind words!! We appreciate your review and are SO happy your wedding day was awesome!! Congratulations Newlyweds!! XOXO~ Villa Penna

Reviewed On 4/13/2017 by Jodi N

I'm sorry to see the negative, 1-star review left for Villa Penna since my experience was nothing short of fantastic. I can't begin to explain how helpful Lisa and the office staff were from initial planning to the day-of. They always were able...

to take questions, the venue was super lax about policies - not to mention no 21%+ service charge or room fee, included coat check and valet. George was available to explain the preparation of the food and give advice on substitutions. They happily accommodated guests with dietary needs and allergies. The food was hands down the best wedding food I've had, it was a true Italian meal. We did family style and my guests were blown away with the precision of the timing as well as the quality of each dish. The venue itself has gone through extensive renovations and is beautiful. I've been to more expensive venues that don't hold a candle to what George has done with the place. They really helped make my reception a wedding people are using as a baseline to compare theirs to.

Reviewed On 2/01/2017 by Alex H

Great service and awesome food! Very professional and made planning the reception easy!

Reviewed On 11/17/2016 by Diane B

The Penna family and staff made everything so easy throughout the entire planning process, from setting our wedding date (July 2016) to planning our menu to putting together the tables setup to answering all my questions when I called. The bar ...

service, food service, food, and overall hospitality were all as expected, amazing! We received so many compliments from our guests about the entire venue, especially the wonderful food. I recommend this venue to anyone looking for a stress-free planning process, reasonable pricing, amazing food and service, and beautiful banquet area!

Reviewed On 5/10/2016 by Mary S

APPALLED BY RUDE TREATMENT I'm in disbelief by the unprofessionalism received during our scheduled appointment to tour the venue. Threw a packet down on the desk in front of me and asked if we had any questions. Failed to discuss any services...

Villa Penna had to offer.

Reviewed On 11/20/2015 by Christina B

We had our wedding at Villa Penna's in October. We were so grateful to George and his whole team for all of their hard work and compassion! I can honestly say that they made our reception PERFECT! The venue is beautiful and food is absolutely a...

mazing!

Reviewed On 10/27/2015 by Jeanette G

The staff leading up to my wedding planning was amazing and the food and service that day was impeccable. Thanks for making my day a fairytale!

Reviewed On 7/01/2015 by Melanie A

I can't say enough good things about Villa Penna. George was the greatest person to work with. He made everything so easy and really helped us! He's got a great heart and really cares for his bride and groom!

Reviewed On 3/06/2014 by Francesca B

Wonderful to work with

Reviewed On 10/01/2013 by Kimberly S

We could not be happier with the venue we chose. The price was right and the place is gorgeous! I can't even count how many people complimented the food, saying it was the best wedding food they have ever had. We went with the Family Style - th...

e food came out like clockwork and the service was great. The Open Bar was also a big plus for us, including the hilarious bartender! He was a hit with all the guests. The place even extended our end time by a half hour because everyone was dancing so much. FABULOUS place! Highly recommended!!!

Reviewed On 9/30/2013 by Jaime L

Villa Penna provided a high quality, professional, and wonderful venue for our wedding reception. The staff was extremely helpful, flexible in scheduling appointments, always willing to answer my questions, and the price was incredible for what...

we received. I tend to hold very high standards for customer service and Villa Penna exceeded all of my expectations. The office staff who help you prior to the wedding are efficient, timely, and respectful. When my husband and I arrived at the hall we were greeted by the head caterer who stated that if needed anything throughout the night to let her know and she would take care of it. There were plenty of servers to ensure that all of our guests were served in a timely and appropriate manner. The servers were also professional and polite. My husband and I had our own personal server, but because we were speaking with our guests through the night we barely had time to eat anything. Our server came up to us at the end of the evening and told us that because she saw we hadn't had time to eat, she had packed us to go containers of all the food. When the reception was over, our linen company had not yet arrived to pick up the linens and so I began taking them down myself. The head caterer insisted that I stop and said that she and the other workers would take care of it. Even when I told her that felt badly because it wasn't her job, she said that she didn't mind and didn't want me working on my wedding night. I am so happy that we used Villa Penna's as our reception hall. Our guests couldn't get over the delicious food, and the entire night went smoothly without any worries. Villa Penna also has a great relationship with flower shops, cake bakeries, linen companies- which we learned when visiting with these other vendors! Compared to other places that we visited, Villa Penna offered much more for a lesser price.

Reviewed On 9/18/2013 by Alaina

Excellent service, staff, and amazing food. Get a lot for the cost. Beautiful venue.

Reviewed On 7/16/2013 by STEPHANIE M

The food, venue and staff were all first class. Thanks for making my wedding day everything i imagined.

Reviewed On 7/09/2013 by Jennifer L

George and his team were so easy and fun to work with! I'm so glad we went with villa penna, we couldn't imagine anything better. The food was great, the people were great! They were willing to work with us and our wedding visions. It was a bea...

utiful wedding!

Reviewed On 5/09/2013 by Javon H

I loved my wedding at Villa Penna! The hall is gorgeous and staff is very friendly. The food is amazing. Guests were pleased. We had 500 people and it was more than enough room

Reviewed On 11/26/2012 by Laura B

I was very happy with my experience at Villa Penna's. Right from the beginning, they treated us like family. They were always happy to answer our many questions and catered to our special requests. They went out of their way to make everything ...

perfect for my wedding. Their prices were MORE than reasonable. People complimented us on the beautiful hall and the DELICIOUS food. We have been to 8 other weddings this year and NO ONE had food that compared to the food at Villa Penna's. It was plentiful, gourmet, and absolutely delicious. What a great deal for the wedding of our dreams! THANK YOU!

Reviewed On 11/10/2012 by Rosalia G

Everything was perfect- from the service to the food! They even added a strawberry champagne toast for us

Reviewed On 10/02/2012 by Jennifer P

We held our wedding shower in a private room that held 50 of us comfortably. My mom received a handful of emails following the shower saying it was the mody beautiful shower they had ever been too an the service and quality and quantity of the ...

food was outstanding!

Reviewed On 9/23/2012 by Jessica M

Amazing service! Everything turned out beautiful and the food was great.

Reviewed On 8/09/2012 by Angela E

The staff are extremely helpful and willing to do whatever they can to ensure your wedding is a success. The food is excellent and everyone in my family talked about it for days.

Reviewed On 7/13/2012 by kelly b

I love Penna's, and always have. We decided to have an outdoor wedding, which was beautiful and I'm happy we did. However, I had a hard time finding a quality caterer for the price range we wanted. I called Penna's on a whim to see if they d...

id catering, and was surprised to find out they did!!! The only drawback is that they don't deliver. But since we were renting a passenger van, I had one of the ushers swing by and pick the food up. It was ready when he got there, and they helped carry everything out to the van. The food was warm, and ready to go! I would say since we had two meats and expected 150 people their trays actually carried more food than required as they come only in 50-person increments. We had ordered roast beef for 150 and chicken for 150 (as well as salad, new potatoes, mostaccioli, and garlic bread--each for 150). There was SO much salad left over, and we were actually boxing up food to send home with guests. I wouldn't have changed a thing though, because everything they cooked was great! Also, we had a few Gluten and Dairy-Allergic guests, and they were able to make a couple special pasta dishes for those guests, which made me feel good we could accommodate their needs.

Reviewed On 8/11/2011 by Lauren P

Villa Penna did a fabulous job with our reception! The food was to die for. Guests are still talking about it! The banquet room was spacious with a large dance floor.

Reviewed On 12/15/2010 by Lisa H

Beautiful place, great food, and so affordable! The absolutely best staff who cater to not only the bride and groom but the guests too in such a personal manner. The owners were friendly and accomodating too from start to finish. I could not h...

ave been happier with choosing this vendor. I highly recommend them!

Reviewed On 12/01/2010 by Shea P

Penna's is a wonderful place to have a wedding- the food is incredible (people have still not stopped talking about it), the service is great, and the hall itself is beautiful. I would highly recommend it!!

Reviewed On 11/02/2010 by Maureen G

Penna's was great to work with, they were so helpful. The food was wonderful, people are still talking about it!

Reviewed On 5/10/2010 by Annalisa Esposito B

It was well managed, the food was AMAZING! Villa Penna's planners were experts. The venue was large and simply beautiful. Huge staircase. I wouldn't go anywhere else.