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Watermark Country Club

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1600 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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About This Vendor

It's your big day! We've got you covered.

Experience your special day with Watermark Country Club. Watermark offers outdoor wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, showers, post wedding brunches, and of course, absolutely stunning wedding receptions for up to 350 guests. Watermark is conveniently located off Cascade Road in Grand Rapids. With over 25-foot ceilings, built-in projectors and screens, and private patio, Watermark will provide a truly magnificent setting for your special event! Our team of executive chefs have created an amazing menu. We have many bar and dinner options perfect for your big day. If you book your reception with Watermark, you also receive discounts on your other wedding related events held at any of our 8 RedWater Restaurants and event venues!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Country Club, Restaurant, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff

Watermark Country Club Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/15/2020 by Stephanie F
We had originally booked Watermark for their ballroom space for our May 2020 wedding. We ended up having to push the date to October 2020 and move it outdoors. Throughout the entire process Watermark's coordinators were were so incredibly helpf...
ul. We had a different coordinator assigned to our event initially and she was great to coordinate with through our meal tastings and when we had to move our date for Covid. Due to Covid layoffs we ended up working with Rylin for our event and she was absolutely incredible. She answered all of my emails/calls promptly and if she didn't know the answer to a question she found it as soon as she could. She really helped me navigate Covid restrictions and overall helped me feel comfortable having our event at Watermark. The property itself is beautiful inside and out. We had our ceremony on the patio and reception outdoors in a tent (that Watermark had rented for all their outdoor brides once Covid hit). The food was incredible, tasting better than I had remembered it at the tasting! All of our guests complimented the quality and portion size. The waiters and bartenders were also extremely friendly and did their job well. Overall we had a wonderful event and I would definitely recommend having your wedding at Watermark!
Reviewed On 10/10/2020 by Rosalie R
My daughters wedding was October 3,2020 and I went there loved the placed and booked it. Worked with Vanessa head of all watermark properties for events. Well, we signed up for 5 of us for a food tasting and she told us the wrong time so the fo...
od was cold and not good, so I told her and she set up a private tasting and the food was fabulous so we were confident with our choices. Leading up to the wedding it was really really rough and irritating cause we could never get ahold of Vanessa cause she said she was so busy running all the properties, it was so stressful, it took either days to hear back from her. Finally I told her and complained about it that she said it would be best to make appointment with her if I needed to talk to her. REALLY!! Well the day came and after a lot of stressful time with them and me literally kissing but and thanking her a lot just in hopes of the wedding going good, the day came and they ended up putting three sides on the tent which she had refused she could do the whole time of planning and I was so grateful for that cause it was in the fifty’s and very cold, so that helped out a lot, and they also help us out by letting us have cocktail hour on the restaurant patio side were there was more heat for the guest which she told me she wasn’t sure if she could also do that, so I was stressing a lot about. But anyways the 3 stars I gave was cause of the coordination and difficulty I had with her and the cocktail hour I had changed the food and it never got changed and at the reception I had plated meal and one of the choices they literally forgot the sauce on it and it was so dry my guest could not eat it and that was told to us by the staff! I did complain after and they did give me half off of those meals and last hour of the reception they ran out of bud light which I had open bar and they should have not ran out for only a hundred people. But I have to say the WORKERS, THE WAITERS were awesome and super nice they were fantastic the day of! Everyone kept saying how nice and good the waiters were. JUST AWESOME! But the stress leading up to the day was to overwhelming for me and I will probably not have another party there. Or a good idea would be to hire more help so you can at least work with a person that isn’t so busy and if you need to rent anything ask who they work with cause I had to rent chairs and I went through a company and they had to get there chairs out that night which lead me to paying a late fee pick up but if I would have went with the rental company They work with they would have let me leave the chairs there and that would have saved me money.
Reviewed On 8/09/2019 by Brittany W
What a gorgeous venue space! We were so incredibly pleased with how it looked and the amount of space we had for 230 guests. The weather was perfect so we put the patio to good use. Everyone loved being able to be outside as well as inside. I w...
asn’t able to find another venue with both. Plenty of amazing spots for pictures. The food was also great! All of our guests are still raving about it. We went to the food tasting event with our parents, which I highly recommend doing so you can try whatever is on the menu to choose from. Since I’m giving my full honest review for future brides & grooms, I will say there were a couple of hiccups. Organization and communication on everyone’s part is key for a successful event. Unfortunately we had to switch event coordinators due to her leaving the company, which led to a few unorganized mishaps you never hope for, but nothing that took away from our big day. Overall, I would definitely recommend Watermark for a venue!
Reviewed On 6/12/2018 by Alexandrea G
The Watermark was such a wonderful venue to work with. Elise was very helpful in planning and was very responsive when I had a million questions and changes to make. The space itself is prettier than any pictures do it justice. Our guests were ...
wowed by how beautiful the scenery was looking out onto the golf course. It was an absolutely perfect venue for our big day.
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Erin V
Booking Watermark as our reception venue was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. They were SO accommodating even when I had to make a change just two days before the wedding. They were kind, flexible and SO professional. The ...
food was excellent, the staff was friendly and our guests had a blast. We do not have one complaint in regards to our reception.
Reviewed On 10/05/2017 by Nicole R
My wedding was 9-29-17. It was absolutely perfect! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Everything could not have gone smoother. The venue is just beautiful. The patio area had pretty lights and a fire for guests to enjoy throughout the whole...
night. Our bridal party was able to get photos by the water fountain, etc on the golf course. the events manager answers to emails and phone calls almost immediately, she is SO organized!
Reviewed On 2/12/2017 by Patti R
We chose Watermark CC because of the beautiful ballroom and windows looking out over the golf course, the parking, the spaciousness, and the excellent reputation it has in this city. We worked with Chaparral, and found her to be a dream coordi...
nator! Everything about the process of planning a winter reception there was easy, flexible, and high-end. The food was excellent, the bar and selections were great, and the staff were caring, very responsive, and professional. We feel we made the best choice in Grand Rapids!
Reviewed On 10/06/2015 by Amy T
We chose Watermark Country Club because of the beautiful reception space and couldn't have been happier! The food was great, the service was wonderful, and Chaparral was so easy to work with! I can't say enough good things about this venue ...
and would recommend it to all future brides!
Reviewed On 6/30/2015 by Corey B
Chaparral was wonderful to work with and its a beautiful location!
Reviewed On 9/01/2013 by Sarah M
They really worked hard to make sure the day was special with little details that I wanted, ie changing the electronic board for us. Jeanette was great at responding back to my emails quick and she made sure that we felt comfortable and confide...
nt with everything. The food was amazing and we had after hours pizza that everyone loved. Not only was the food great but the venue was beautiful with patio seating and we had lawn games that guests could play. They worked hard to truly make it a night to remember!
Reviewed On 8/05/2013 by Julie T
I chose this venue because I had tasted their food before and it was amazing. Not cheap, but we had a small-ish group at our wedding reception (115) and we wanted to treat them. I bought a bunch of beer under the impression that I would get t...
he leftover beer (because I paid for it), but they told me after the wedding that their license doesn't allow them to give me the beer that wasn't drunk. That was very frustrating because it was a big waste of money. Other than that, though, the service was excellent, the facilities very nice, and the friendliness of the staff was great.
Reviewed On 3/26/2013 by Jennifer R
We looked at Watermark after my first venue cancelled on us and I am glad they did now. Watermark did a fantastic job. We received a discount for a March wedding. The food and wine were great. They had everything we needed and the room was ...
plenty big. We had one contact to work with for the whole process she was easy to connect with and was even there for the reception. The whole process was easy and stress free and I heard nothing but great things from the guests. The staff was attentive without getting in the way and did a great job.
Reviewed On 10/25/2012 by Taylor L
Having my reception at Watermark was absolutely the right choice! My wedding was early fall, so the colors were beautiful! We worked with Krystle and she was fantastic! We really enjoyed her! Our reception even made it on their website! The onl...
y tip I would give brides is to make sure that your costs are right. Check your bills! Be sure that you're being given the prices you were quoted. I know that staff is busy, so it's easy to miss little things. Best to just check it over yourself.
Reviewed On 5/17/2012 by Hillary R
We married in an off season so there were some good deals out there. Watermark is beautiful, the food is delicious, and we got to book the day we wanted. However, things did not get set up in the time frame that was discussed and agreed upon ...
causing last-minute setups and our first coordinator was not helpful/professional (she is no longer there). I would definitely choose them again!
Reviewed On 2/01/2012 by Amanda H
Many little things wetn wrong with the service. They rushed our food out prior to the bridal party entrance. They served the wrong meal and after the fact would not work with us to make things right. They also cut the cake incorrectly and brok...
e the cake topper. Overall food was good but service was not.
Reviewed On 10/17/2011 by mariya s
Wonderful on site consultants, excellent service staff, very helpful and knowledgable! Great with coordinating vendors and setup staff they go the extra mile to please! Food was excellent for our Rehearsal Dinner (family style), with Habachi S'...
Mores for dessert! Formal sit down Reception dinner with three different entree options was prompt and cooked to perfection. I was impressed by the friendliness, professionalism and integrity of all the staff at Watermark!
Reviewed On 9/04/2011 by Kristin B
Watermark was very close to our ceremony site, so we selected it mainly for the purpose of convenience. HOWEVER, once the planning process got under way, Watermark was AMAZING! Faith helped in every step of the process, making sure that I was i...
nformed and happy about decisions. She worked with our budget as much as possible. The food is TO DIE FOR! The hall was beautiful! We got to use the golf course for pictures! I could go on and on about how thankful I am that I found Watermark!
Reviewed On 8/18/2011 by Michelle S
Overall, Watermark was a good choice; however, our wedding planner always seemed to be in a hurry and have little time for us. The food (chicken and prime rib) turned out great.
Reviewed On 7/21/2011 by Ashley C
Our rehearsal & dinner, ceremony, and reception was all held at Watermark Country Club. The food was to die for (after gaining the head chef from a disaster of a tasting dinner), the staff was phenomenal in their efforts and really cared a...
bout us, and the room looked beautiful, but a lot of that can be credited to our florist/linens. The one complaint we had about Watermark was their 'event coordinator', Faith. She claimed to be very caring and know what quality service was all about from the beginning, so we felt confident in our decision. Had we not been such over-planners and super-organized, things would have been a complete nightmare the day of. She was only there for 2 hours on the actual day, took our rehearsal as a joke, and things didn't go the way she had promised logistically with our guests. I do have to say that Emily, her assistant/banquet manager was to die for. She was literally running around all day for us and was there from 9am-11pm. She rocked our socks off. I would request her above anyone else.
Reviewed On 7/04/2011 by Kristin L
The food was amazing. Everyone commented on how great it was. YUM!
Reviewed On 6/22/2011 by Ashley D
We had our reception at Watermark Country Club in June 2011. It was such a great atmosphere with great food and great service. The location was very easy to find, and it wasn't very far from where the wedding ceremony took place. It is a very g...
orgeous facility. The staff and event planners were very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. After every meeting leading up to our event, we felt comfortable and at ease knowing that our reception would run smoothly. We were very impressed.
Reviewed On 9/06/2010 by Megan R
We had both our ceremony and reception at Sunnybrook. The staff was very nice and helpful and the room itself was beautiful. We also got several positive comments on the food.
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2010
So happy you enjoyed your time at Sunnybrook. We enjoyed serving you and your guests. May you enjoy a beautiful life together! All our best! Watermark Properties

Contact Info for Watermark Country Club

1600 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 719-4945
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