St. Cecilia Music Center

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $900

Packages

Prices start at $4,100

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

St. Cecilia Music Center is a historic wedding venue situated in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. When booking this facility for your big day, there are numerous event spaces to help bring your dream wedding to life. The Dexter Ballroom features elegant hardwood floors, west-facing windows, two Steinway grand pianos and a large kitchen. The ballroom can accommodate 250 standing guests or 184 for a plated dinner. There is also the Wege Recital Hall. It has enough space for 100 standing reception or 48 for a plated dinner. The room also boasts two grand pianos, a small kitchenette, and a fireplace. More-private gatherings may be held in the Mika Music Library, which provides couples and their loved ones with a warm, inviting atmosphere. It has walls with oak paneling, parquet floors, a piano, a kitchen, and a fireplace, and it can seat up to 48 guests. In addition, couples may avail of these and the venue’s other luxurious event spaces for their wedding ceremonies.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-200

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Indoor
24 Ransom Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Our event spaces

Royce Auditorium

The Perfect Space for Your Big Day!

Achieve a standing ovation in our largest hall, a space that can hold up to 650 guests positioned perfectly to view the performance or ceremony occurring on the stage.

Guest capacity

1-635 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Audio System State of the Art LED Lighting System Steinway Concert Grand Piano Music Stands & Chairs Choir Risers Back Stage Access Elevator Access Dressing Room Suite

Room cost

Ceremony Only (4 Hour Max) $1595 + $225 each additional hour. Rate is discounted if reception space is also booked to $1115.

Wege Recital Hall

A Delightful Space for Any Special Occasion

Beautifully appointed with a platform stage, two grand pianos, ornate pillared walls, a fireplace, and a small kitchenette, this charming space is suitable for wedding ceremonies, recitals, receptions, showers, meetings, and more! Our full-day rental rate will give you access to the room from 12pm to 11:30pm on the day of your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Platform Stage Two Grand Pianos Kitchenette Fireplace

Room cost

Full Day Rentals (12pm - 11:30pm) Friday - Saturday: $1,430 Sunday - Thursday: $1,115 Ceremony Only (4 Hour Max) Friday-Saturday: $1115 ‍Sunday - Thursday: $900 ($225 each additional hour) Discounted rate if booked with reception space to $900

Mika Library

An Intimate Space for Memorable Moments

Oak-paneled walls, parquet flooring, cozy fireplace, two baby grand pianos, and kitchen facilities all contribute to the warm and welcoming ambiance of this lower level room, which holds 75 for a meeting or program or 48 seated at tables.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Two Baby Grand Pianos Fireplace Parquet Wood Flooring Full Kitchen Elevator Access

Room cost

Full Day Rentals (12pm - 11:30pm) Friday - Saturday: $1,115 Sunday - Thursday: $900 ($150 each additional hour) Discounted rate if added to a reception space to $580

Dexter Ballroom

A Dazzling Space for Your Grand Affair

The second-floor Dexter Ballroom is our largest banquet space with two grand pianos, kitchen facilities, elevator, restrooms, hardwood floors, and sunset views. Ideal for weddings and events! Full-day rental from 12pm to 11:30pm, flat rate includes tables, chairs, and setup/teardown.

Guest capacity

1-184 Seated

1-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Platform Stage Two Steinway Grand Pianos Beautiful Refinished Wood Flooring Audio/Visual System Full Catering Kitchen Two Private Restrooms Elevator Access Tables and chairs Projector Microphone

Room cost

Full Day Rentals (12pm - 11:30pm) Friday - Saturday: $3,200 Sunday - Thursday: $2,230 Ceremony Only (4 Hour Max)Friday - Saturday: $2,020 ‍Sunday - Thursday: $1010 ($270 each additional hour)

Royce Auditorium

The Perfect Space for Your Big Day!

Achieve a standing ovation in our largest hall, a space that can hold up to 650 guests positioned perfectly to view the performance or ceremony occurring on the stage.

Guest capacity

1-635 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Audio System State of the Art LED Lighting System Steinway Concert Grand Piano Music Stands & Chairs Choir Risers Back Stage Access Elevator Access Dressing Room Suite

Room cost

Ceremony Only (4 Hour Max) $1595 + $225 each additional hour. Rate is discounted if reception space is also booked to $1115.

St. Cecilia Music Center packages

Emerald Package

100 guests

Peak pricing $4,100

Off-peak pricing $4,100

Description

Ceremony in the Wege Recital Hall. Reception is the Dexter Ballroom. This package is for Friday or Saturday dates.

What’s included
  • Table & chairs with set up
  • A venue coordinator
  • Custom made welcome sign on lobby screen
  • Access to a mic, sound system and projector
  • Access to the Grand Pianos in both rooms
  • 1hr Rehearsal
  • Custom diagram of ceremony & reception space
  • Downtown parking lot for 50 vehicles
  • 2 dressing rooms

Ruby

100-160 guests

Peak pricing $4,315

Off-peak pricing $4,315

Description

Ceremony in the Royce Auditorium. Reception in the Dexter Ballroom. This package is for Friday or Saturday dates.

What’s included
  • Table & chairs with set up
  • Custom made welcome sign on lobby screen
  • A venue coordinator
  • Access to a mic, sound system and projector
  • Access to the Grand Pianos in both rooms
  • 1hr Rehearsal
  • Custom diagram of ceremony & reception space
  • Downtown parking lot for 50 vehicles
  • 2 dressing rooms

Available services that can be provided by St. Cecilia Music Center

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Sound / AV

Reviews

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  • St. Cecilia’s Music Hall

    •Verified review
    •Daria O.•Oct 26, 2024

    The team at St. Cecilia Music Center was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was quick, kind, and welcoming from the very first interaction. The venue itself is truly elegant and beautiful, providing the perfect formal setting for our special day. They also provided my bridal party, and my grooms party each with a suite to get ready in. Nadine, the wedding coordinator, was incredibly helpful in keeping everything on schedule and organized behind the scenes. She provided a detailed packet to ensure all our vendors were aligned. We could not have asked for a better venue and team to bring our wedding vision to life. Highly recommend St. Cecilia Music Center!

  • September Wedding

    •Verified review
    •Cecilia G.•Sep 22, 2024

    We had the most wonderful experience at St. Cecilia's on our wedding day! From booking to the day of the wedding, Nadine was so helpful! Communication was wonderful leading up to the day. We even got a layout of our table setup to send to other vendors. They were also so accommodating when we decided to move the buffet to the lower level of the building. Choosing this venue was truly a worthwhile investment! We were originally concerned about the option of only one bar vendor. But we now know why they prioritize them! Martha's catering went above and beyond for us and the bartenders were wonderful. They clearly know the venue and have a lot of experience. So do not let the catering options deter you, clearly St. Cecilia's has them picked for a reason and you can trust your vendors! Have I mentioned that the building is gorgeous!?! The ballroom is stunning and the rooms are all so magical. It is such a beautiful wedding venue. Our guests had a wonderful time!

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