Waterview Loft at Port Detroit

cess so easy and stress-free. Our guests loved the location, the food and drinks were phenomenal, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend WVL for anyone who wants to have a wedding/party with no planning stress and minimal work. I also think the price was very reasonable compared to other quotes we got and based on the amount of service we received.

responsive, and genuinely cared about bringing our vision to life. We had a lot of personal touches as well. Amy, our day-of coordinator, was nothing short of incredible. She handled every detail with calm professionalism and such kindness. We never had to worry about a thing; she anticipated every need, kept everything running smoothly, and made sure we felt supported the entire day. Our families and bridal party were blown away by how seamless everything felt. The venue itself is stunning, but what truly sets Waterview Loft apart is the staff. Their warmth, attention to detail, and commitment to giving us the perfect day exceeded every expectation we had. We are still hearing from guests about how beautiful the venue was and how flawlessly everything flowed. We can’t recommend Waterview Loft, Lizzie, and their staff enough. They made our wedding day unforgettable, and we would choose this venue again in a heartbeat.

water created such a romantic and unforgettable backdrop for our celebration. The staff was beyond professional and attentive throughout the entire process. Every detail was handled with such care, and we truly felt taken care of from the very first meeting. A special shoutout to Lizzie, the coordinator, who is simply amazing at what she does. She and her staff made everything seamless for us. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue was and how smoothly everything ran. If you’re looking for a stunning location with exceptional service, we can’t recommend Waterview Loft enough. It was the best decision we made for our wedding!

ed with care, and their communication throughout the planning process (and especially on the day itself) was flawless. Lizzie was incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and thorough—she made the planning process feel smooth and manageable, Alberto was an absolute rockstar on the day of the wedding. He made sure we didn’t have to worry about a thing. If you're looking for a venue with not only a stunning setting but also a top-tier staff who truly cares, look no further. Thank you again to Lizzie, Alberto, and the entire team—we’re so grateful!

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guests at our own wedding & did not have any stress on wedding day. Would 100% recommend having a wedding here.

e amazing on wedding day! The entire staff was so kind and we truly could not have asked for anything more. We would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. If you book your wedding here, you will not regret it!

ing coordinator, was amazing as was the day of coordinator and staff. They made sure our day was perfect. They were so attentive throughout the day of the wedding and the whole planning process. The quality of service and the quality if their hand selected vendors was above and beyond. Highly highly recommend.

job communicating with us and helping make our dream a reality. It was an amazing experience before and during the wedding! During the event, they made sure we were taken care of. They had food, water, and drinks ready to go at all time...and cake! We had the atrium set up with a couch, a few tables, a selfie station, and a flower wall, and it worked perfectly! If the band was too loud, people could escape and go sit and relax before going back to the bar and dance floor! The vendors we worked with through Waterview Loft (Emerald City Designs, DJ Pro Lighting, and Sweet Heather Ann) were all amazing and did a fantastic job! We highly recommend, it is worth money. We also were worried about the dance floor, and having a "Big Fat Greek Wedding." 175 people RSVPed (with duet plate and dessert table - which people LOVED), it was the week with snowstorms every day and we ended up with around 150 people and it was very comfortable (definitely room for a lot more).

he consistent and timely communication from start to finish was so incredibly reassuring. Lizzie was amazing every step of the way and helped us with all of the details including things we would not have thought of in the first place. Having all of our vendors coordinated through the Waterview Loft was extremely helpful and definitely took away a lot of stress. Our wedding day was a dream and we heard nothing but good things from all of our guests. The attentiveness and impeccable service was what stuck out the most and made it an evening we won't forget! 10/10 recommend for any event you are considering!

up to our wedding day and was always so quick to respond to any question we threw at her and was very accommodating to any requests. When you book Waterview Loft, they are partnered with a DJ, bakery, and floral and design company, so it takes off all the pressure of having to find any of those vendors as well. The only vendor we found ourselves was our photographer. You may pay a bit more for it, but the convenience and low pressure was totally worth it in my opinion. Their team sets up and takes down anything you bring for the day of, so at the end of the night you just have to put it in your car to take home. No need for you to have to show up early the day of to set anything up. The views at the venue were unmatched, and all of our guests were raving about their experience and how great the food and service was! Jed, the event manager, and Chloe, the day of coordinator (both provided by the venue), were phenomenal on the day of! Everything went perfectly, and Chloe always made sure we had a drink in our hand. I could not recommend Waterview Loft enough for your wedding!

ides exceptional service, yummy food and make the overall process of wedding planning a breeze. We are forever grateful we chose to have our special day here and would do it a thousand times over.

the views, the space itself, and everything in between. Lizzie is hands down the best it gets. She was flawless in her execution and made sure everything I could've ever wanted was captured beautifully. Everything was so stress-free and literally PERFECT because of Lizzie and her team. Her positivity, kindness, and professionalism made for the best experience. Lizzie was very communicative and answered all my questions. She truly went above and beyond and is so good at what she does! Our wedding reception at WVL was everything we could’ve dreamed of and so much more and the whole night definitely exceeded our expectations. Everything went off without a hitch and was executed just like we discussed. If you are looking for a venue for your wedding ceremony or reception, look no further. Waterview Loft is top notch! I can't recommend them enough and I promise you will be singing their praises too. We are so appreciative! Thank you!

team the day of our wedding, including Chloe who always ensured we were taken care of the entire night, were rockstars. The food is INCREDIBLE. Every single one of our guests were blown away - one of our guests texted us the next day "OMG I've never been to a wedding where the chicken isn't dry! This was the best food we have had at a wedding!" So many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to - from the cocktail hour, to the dinner, to the views of the beautiful sunset on the riverfront, to dancing the night away! Cannot recommend this venue enough.

ling and texting us to tell us what a "perfect" night it was for them, too! Everybody has raved about the bar, the food, the service, and of course the beautiful setting on the Detroit River. We got lucky with the weather, which was perfect for this time of year. Our coordinator, Lizzie threw in some lounge furniture and heaters outside, and everyone was very comfortable sitting outside for hours. On top of all that, Lizzie put us in touch with Emerald City Designs, who did an amazing job with table settings and overall decor, and Pro DJ Services, who provided a beautiful light-up dance floor, a selfie station that had a line of people waiting to use it all night, and two amazing DJs that kept the dance floor packed until we had to pull people off of it at midnight. My wife and I were overwhelmed with the whole experience. And we were frequently reminded that we were at the center of this whole occasion, by our attending staff of Jed and Chloe, who constantly took care of every minor concern. We couldn't turn around without one of them asking if we needed anything or offering a fresh drink to replace an old one. We truly felt like royalty from the first moment we walked into the building. We have been told by countless people, including several who have recently been married themselves, that this is the best wedding reception they have ever attended. For anyone looking for a place for their event in the city of Detroit, please believe that the Waterview Loft is elegant and beautiful, it was comfortable for the elderly guests and as well as the 19-year-olds, it was easy to find, with parking and the beautiful Marriott right next door, and everyone from the coordinators to the kitchen to the bartenders to the service staff was friendly, professional, and efficient. My wife and I cannot say enough about this beautiful venue, the amazing staff, and the vendors who made this evening one that we, and our guests, will never forget!

ocess a breeze. I quite literally could not have gotten through it without her help and expertise. My favorite part was that Waterview Loft works with other vendors, so I didn’t have to worry about searching for my own florals, cake or DJ. On our wedding day, everything was set up to perfection. The staff was amazing and made sure not only we were taken care of, but our guests were too. Their day of coordinator Patty was a literal angel from above. She ensured my husband and I had everything we needed at all times and went out of her way to give us the best wedding day. I could never thank Lizzie, Patty and the entire Waterview staff enough for making our wedding dreams come true. I couldn’t imagine getting married elsewhere.

anning year. Waterview Loft covers most of the items and is truly a one-stop shop to help take the stress of wedding planning out of the way. They were helpful through the entire process and handled the food and drinks along with the coordination and introduction of all of the vendors (cake, flowers, etc.). We were connected with each vendor, and they worked directly with Waterview Loft to make sure everything went off smoothly on the day of. One big thing with Waterview Loft, is that while you have specific vendors, you truly get to create your own vision and see it come to life. One of the things that drew us to the venue was looking at all of the pictures of previous events and seeing just how different each and every set up was. It proved that we could create our own theme and could have the wedding we had always pictured. They helped coordinate the ceremony, the décor, tables, chairs, handing the set up, tear down and the service. The food was incredible and our guests could not stop talking about how great it was. We worked with Lizzie throughout the process and she was always available via email or text when we had questions or needed to make adjustments to any items (like adding in late night options or different bar mixers). Everyone with Waterview Lofts were professional throughout the entire process. Jed helped coordinate our wedding day and the service was great all around. Because Waterview Loft is a professional business and they have events all the time, there were so many things they did throughout the night that we would have never thought of. They made sure the guest book , card box and other items were taken care of and put away. They set up our wedding signage throughout the venue along with all other drop off items and when the night was complete, everything was returned to us just as we gave it. Along with our own items, they also had packed up our cake and multiple meals, desserts for us to take home! We loved the set-up of the building to make it a slightly difference experience for our guests rather than a traditional wedding set-up all in one room. Having an open access garage door to the patio right on the Detroit riverfront for the reception was amazing. It allowed our guests to enjoy our band from both inside and outside the venue and was perfect for everyone. We were so glad we chose Waterview Loft for our special day!

. The vendors they use are amazing as well, I have only positive things to say! The service was absolutely incredible during our wedding as well, the team they have was so attentive and helpful, we couldn't be more grateful. We've had many of our guests tell us that it was the most fun wedding they had ever been to and they didn't want the night to end, which speaks to the vendors they recommend and the atmosphere their team creates. If you're on the fence about going with Waterview Loft, let me be the one to give you the push and say - just do it, you will not regret it!

he view of the river and the riverwalk, and the flexibility of the space was what drew us to choose Waterview. Another main reason we chose this venue was that there was no minimum required guest count which was important as we didn’t want a huge wedding, and that the venue only holds one event at a time—unlike many other places we toured. Waterview contracts with its own florist/design team and its own DJ. You are welcome to choose another vendor but you are required pay an outside vendor fee. Our contact was Lizzie, and she made the process of booking and planning so easy. She was always reaching out via email, and she scheduled phone calls along the way to make sure our plans were going accordingly. We were able to go to a tasting, try a lot of the menu choices and experience what a wedding would be like there, from cocktail hour to the dinner. The day of the rehearsal and the wedding itself ran so smoothly, aside from some traffic at the Detroit-Windsor tunnel on the date of the rehearsal. The wedding went off without a hitch, even with a bit of rain towards the end of the night. The ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception all were lovely, and we received compliments all night about the venue. The food and drinks were delicious, aside from the filet which was slightly overcooked. The DJ was great, our florist/ design team made the everything look beautiful, and the team of workers running everything were so nice, so professional and took care of every detail. We had a fantastic wedding at Waterview Loft and we recommend it!

e wedding day and kept me on track. During the big day Kata, Alex, and Chloe were on site to help me with any questions and make my dream come to life. The food was absolutely amazing and people kept raving about it after our wedding. Our DJ never missed a beat and had us dancing all night long. I couldn’t ask for a better day in my life. Thank you, Waterview!

Dream wedding at a dream venue with dream staff!!

d stress- free. We live in Chicago so most of the planning was done over the phone and we always felt so supported. Huge shout out to Lizzie for making us feel so comfortable from the beginning and for making this whole process a breeze. She was always so easy to get in touch with and the communication was amazing. We always knew we could reach out about anything! Our day of coordinator Chloe was so impressive and was there to help with whatever we needed. We always had a drink in our hand, food to eat, and water whenever we needed it. She was always right there and never too far from us. She also did an amazing job taking care of our bridal party. Mackenzie was also so helpful if we had any questions day of! Kata helped make our ceremony visual come to life and it was exactly what we envisioned. Every single person we worked with made our day perfect! So many guests came up to us and told us how impressive this wedding was and how they had so much fun and were so well taken care of! They were also so impressed with the beauty of the venue! No words can describe how incredible this venue is and we will be forever grateful that we chose to get married here. It will always hold a special place in our heart. Thank you to everyone who made our day so perfect that we want to relive it again and again!!

. Our guests loved the venue, the service, presentation , the drinks/bar and the food. We were happy to receive so many compliments! Kristen and Jed were our day of coordinators. Both were wonderful! Kristen took care of our every need, made sure we were on time for our program, brought us drinks throughout the evening and even made us a take home bag of our dinners and cake. It was so appreciated and meant so much to us. She made us feel special. We highly recommend Lizzie and the Waterview Loft team!

g Elizabeth was wonderful last minute add on were done highly recommend.

age made wedding planning so much easier than seeking out our own vendors and they did a lot of the time consuming work for us. Our even coordinator, Lizzie, was so easy to work with and helped us through every step of the planning process with literally everything. Our experience the day of our wedding far exceeded our expectations, we truly felt like royalty and were catered to by the staff the entire evening, especially by Adel our day of coordinator. They had our special drinks and food preferences at the ready all night! The food for our guests was amazing, from the hors d'oeuvres all the way to the late night snack. The location of the venue was all our guests could talk about for weeks, they loved the water front view of the Detroit River and easy accessibility to the city and hotels. I could not say enough good things about our experience here, if you want to host a wedding that offers the full package, look no further than Waterview Loft.

ood was incredible, all the staff was amazing and absolutely on top of everything. I could really go on; I can't say enough good things about the team at Waterview Loft. 10/10, would recommend, would marry my wife there every weekend if I could.

planning process we received so much guidance and information that made us feel calm and prepared for our big day. We chose to look into Waterview Loft due to many others positive remarks, but seeing the stunning venue and meeting the helpful and professional staff really sealed the deal. I am so glad we had our wedding ceremony and reception at Waterview Loft and highly recommend them to others. Shoutout to the two Chloes and Kenny! I will always look back at my wedding day and remember how above and beyond all the staff members went to make it the perfect day for me, my husband and each and every one of our guests.

be sure every need was met, including our guests needs. I received dozens of compliments on the venue, food, and entertainment! Many said this was one of the best weddings they have attended. Once we booked the venue, we worked directly with Lizzie R. for 15 months and she did not disappoint. She was timely for all questions or concerns we had and was so helpful all along the way! Waterview provides outside vendor options included in their package which was very helpful when we weren't sure who to go with. You can't beat the ambiance and atmosphere provided at Waterview! Top notch and highly recommend!

Lizzie worked with my husband and I for months to make sure our day was perfect. I can’t recommend this place enough!

rink/bartenders were great all night. Very happy to have gone with Waterview Loft

ponded to emails promptly and professionally. Her and the Continental Team did an excellent job setting up our food tasting, accommodating our special drink requests, and more. They did a fantastic job! However, what really made our experience at WVL beyond our imagination was the day of. The staff was FANTASTIC. I truly cannot express our gratitude enough for how incredible everyone was - Kenny and Mackenzie went above and beyond to ensure that everything was absolutely perfect. We did not have to do a single thing the entire night! Mckenzie made sure that we both had everything we needed the entire night, including delivering us our drinks of choice to us during cocktail hour, our table, and even to the dance floor. All of our guests went on and on about how gorgeous the venue was, how wonderful the staff was, and how delicious the food was. Every single guest told us it was the BEST wedding food they have ever had and how insanely large the portions were. WVL and the entire staff truly made our wedding night the best night of our lives. We could not be more thankful for everything that they did to ensure everything was absolutely perfect! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

thing so easy and answered any questions I had while planning for the big day. Kenny and Destiny were so helpful and kind on the actual wedding day. The venue is truly magical, especially in the winter when it is dark and everything is candlelit. The food was also amazing! Some of compliments we received from guests were- "such amazing views", "beautiful venue", "the best wedding food we have ever had". I highly recommend having your wedding at Waterview Loft!

unbelievably organized, patient and carried a great attention to detail! We had very specific ideas for our wedding reception and WVL worked diligently to make sure each one came to life! After countless emails back and forth, Lizzie was continuously so positive and helpful with every detail! We were blown away at the quality of service on the day of our wedding. As soon as we stepped in the door, there was not one thing we had to worry about. Chloe and Diego were extremely attentive, organized, and hard working to ensure the entire evening flowed perfectly. The venue itself was absolutely stunning. With the help of Emerald City Design and Event Theory, the space was transformed into our dream!

our big day is amazing. I would 10/10 recommend this venue to anyone!

s top notch my wife and I didn't have a empty drink all night before it was being replaced. The service our guests was on par with that as well QUICK bartenders and short lines all night. The vendors they work with are top notch and communicate what to expect and when to come constantly. The skyline of Detroit and Windsor will blow you and your guest away especially at night. Ill be honest I wasn't thrilled at the price of this place when she picked it. But the fact everything was included besides photographer made planning a breeze so I would definitely take that into account. Overall Waterview loft made our special day something we will honestly never forget. It was the best night our lives. It was worth every penny.

always there for me with any questions I had. WVL’s entire staff is top notch! My wedding guests are still talking about the service provided at my wedding and how they always made sure my guest had what they needed. Not only is WVL a gorgeous place to have your wedding at, the staff is just as amazing too!

ptional. The day of the event was perfection. There wasn't one thing that didn't exceed our expectations. Guests continue to compliment us on the venue, wait staff, food, beverages and music. Thank you Waterview Loft and Lizzy for making the day something the entire family will never forget.

o coordinate drop off or pick-up times with any of the vendors. We paid through one invoice and it made the process so easy. The food was amazing and the staff was so helpful during the wedding planning process. Our guests say it is one of the best weddings they have been to. I would recommend having your wedding or corporate event at Waterview!

fect for the indoor/outdoor afterglow. Could not have asked for a better day/evening. Special thanks to Jordan and Chloe who kept us, our bridal party, and family happy all night! Everyone was raving about the food as well. I was too excited/emotional to eat my full meal but I did try bites of everything and it was delicious. Truly over the moon with how the whole event turned out.

re seamless and everyone had a blast! This was all made possible through careful coordination and planning by Lizzie, who was great to work with from start to finish.

nue was awesome, the food was beyond awesome. It was worth every penny.

le experience started with a tour/meeting with Laura, one of the sales executives. After the tour, we sat down and talked about what we envisioned and she was very helpful at guiding us through the whole process of what an event at The Waterview Loft entailed. We of course decided right there and then, this was our venue! Since we were paying for our wedding ourselves, we went with a Sunday date to lessen the cost and Laura walked us through the payment plan they had to help ease the stress of it all. Laura was also so very kind to add on an extra beverage to our bar package as requested from us at no extra cost! Over the nearly 2 years of planning our wedding and working with The Waterview Loft, I have no complaints. Although our event coordinator changed a few times throughout the event planning at no fault to the venue, I never once felt that there was a loss of connection. In the end, we ended up working a lot with our coordinator Lizzie. I cannot begin to express how amazing it was to work with Lizzie. She was always there to answer questions, provide guidance, and make sure everything was organized. She did a fantastic job at keeping us on track of where we needed to be in planning process. Although she couldn't make it to our big day in person, she still found the time to virtually introduce us to the coordinator that was going to be present on the wedding day, Kenny. Kenny was huge help on the wedding day. He was always checking in making sure our night stayed on task and kept us on track of our timing but also allowing us to get to certain events throughout the night on our own schedule. He knows how to run a tight ship and it shows, he did an incredible job! A huge THANK YOU also deserves to go out to Chloe! She was beyond fantastic at making our night go so smoothly and she was always there to listen to our needs and make them happen. We have received so many compliments on her alone for all the help she had provided throughout the night from beginning to end. The rest of the staff was equally just as helpful and professional throughout the entire night. We couldn't have imagined our night going any better than it did. We received so many compliments on the venue, set up, staff and overall flow of the night. There is nothing I would have changed. Our wedding at The Waterview Loft was everything we could have imagined and more! It truly was the BEST day!