The 1530 Events

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Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The 1530 is a premier event space that offers urban inspiration and celebration for all occasions. Originally constructed as a furniture factory, combining past, present, and future the 1530 boasts a spacious ballroom, conference room, outdoor seating, a mezzanine, and a green rooftop deck. Our multi-use space can be configured to suit your specific needs, whether you are celebrating an engagement or gearing up for your wedding day. With our professional and experienced staff, we are committed to providing exceptional service, outstanding cuisine, and a warming atmosphere to ensure we are a place for transformational exchange.

Seated guest capacity

30-250

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Our event spaces

Madison Ballroom

With original hardwood floors, beautiful exposed bricks, and wooden beams, the Madison Ballroom is nothing short of stunning.

The open floor plan features large garage doors that open onto a front deck, blending the indoors and outdoors. With a capacity of 250 people, a bar, the capability to hold a staging area, three projectors, bathrooms, and an audio-visual (AV) system, the handicap-accessible ballroom is the perfect space for for your big day.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Front Deck Audio Visual System Stage Bar Projectors and Screens Handicap Accessible

Room cost

$1,800 for 4 hours, $450 each additional hour

Cottage Grove Lounge & Mezzanine

With the building’s original freight elevator and high ceilings, the Cottage Grove Lounge and Mezzanine is the perfect backdrop for a memorable event.

Access to a small side porch, and loft area with 360 degree views of the area, extends the space even further. The handicap-accessible space also features several amenities such as connected bathrooms and an AV system alongside the option to add a mobile bar area and the Rooftop Garden space.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 70 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Audio visual system Mobile bar Handicap Accessible Rooftop Garden add-on

Room cost

$150 an hour, Add Rooftop Garden for an additional $125/hour

Rooftop Garden

Surrounded by lush trees and plants, the Rooftop Garden offers great views of the neighborhood.

It’s outfitted with tables, comfortable seating, access to bathrooms, and a sound system. Open for three seasons, it also features a firepit and standing heaters for chilly nights.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Comfortable seating Firepit Mobile Bar Standing Heaters Sound System Handicap Accessible

Room cost

$125 an hour

Community Room

The Community Room is a flexible space ideal for the perfect bridal suite.

This open space is flexible and perfect for an onsite bridal suite.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Tables Chairs

Room cost

$75 an hour