The site is stunning. And if you are happy to pay for a beautiful space - while giving up any…read moresemblance of customer service from the booking staff to the table service - this is the place for you. Have been to three events at Palais Royal in the past two years, and sadly, have had the same boring food twice and the third time I could only wish for the previous bad food. I will give it to the city for restoring the space - but the surroundings for me, do not make up for the lack-luster service, loudness of the room, the lack of originality in the menu and the poor wait staff. Sorry. On final note: Looked to use the space for a charity event (not my first choice) and was shocked beyond belief at the room charges and all the other up-charges for everything. You can find just as nice of a room in downtown or in Mishawaka for 1/4 the price and they will be more than happy to have your business.

BEST KEPT SECRET IN INDIANA!! It's been a year and a half since my husband and I had our cocktail…read morereception and wedding reception in the Morris Civic Theatre lobby and the Palais Royal Ballroom (respectively) and we are STILL getting compliments on how amazing our wedding was. These two venues are the most elegant and beautiful spaces that I've seen in Indiana, especially for the price. Now, don't get me wrong, it's not cheap by any means, but compared to some of the other venues we visited, you don't get nearly as much bang for your buck as you do with this place. The staff was super accommodating and helped us through everything - you do have to use their caterer, but we brought in our own decorator and decor, cake, menus, band, photographer, videographer, etc. and they have a great list of people that they recommend as well and we used a few of them with great results. Plan ahead though, of course, as it books up pretty quick!! But trust me, you won't be disappointed with the unbelievable 40 ft ceilings, gorgeous classic decor, chandeliers, etc. AMAZING!! We also booked the host hotel at the Doubletree just down the street, the rehearsal dinner at the LaSalle Grille, and the ceremony at a church closeby at the St. Paul's Memorial United Methodist Church which was also gorgeous! So convenient to have everything so close and easy to get to. Definitely recommend it! :)

I rely quite heavily on Yelp for making decisions about businesses, but like so many others, I…read moredon't contribute nearly enough to the community with my own reviews. After my wedding this past weekend, I felt I had to come on here and share my experience with our venue, Riverside Receptions. My wife and I were intent on having a unique wedding. We wanted something outdoorsy, and within a 200 mile radius of Detroit. We were also intent on finding a venue that would let us do things the way we wanted. So often, you see that the best venues make you use their caterer, place restrictions on how long the bar can be open, etc, and we wanted to avoid that to make sure we could throw the best party possible. We scoured the internet, and found virtually no options that met these criteria. When we came upon RR's website, we were obviously impressed by the pictures. However, we always assume that pictures are deceiving. So, when we visited the venue for the first time, we were astounded. Seriously, this is the most beautiful place you can imagine. The precision and care that went into the design of RR is mind blowing. Every detail is perfect - it's like Disney. John, the owner, was absolutely wonderful to work with. He let us do whatever we wanted, and provided tons of support in terms of pulling everything together. We had our set up at 10am, started the cocktail hour at 3pm, and didn't have to be out of the venue until midnight. How often can you find a wedding venue where the party is 9 hours long? And, since we were allowed to bring in our own bar and our own caterer, we were able to save thousands when compared to other venues. I've read other reviews online saying that RR is expensive. These reviewers are *insane*. You couldn't possibly find a venue as beautiful as this and spend less money. In the end, the comments from the guests ranged from "How the hell did you find this place?" to "This can't be real". Our goal was to wow people, and RR made that possible. Now, there's always a catch. For RR, it's that the venue is in the middle of absolutely nowhere. This is kind of cool, because you're totally isolated, but it does add headaches to the planning process. The closest hotels to the venue are in the middle of Three Rivers, about 10 miles away. I strongly recommend using the Super 8. I know what you're thinking: "Super 8? Sounds gross". But, it's actually quite nice, and much closer than some other hotels down in the Sturgis area. It's also very reasonable, as one would expect from a Super 8. Now, if your guests are drinking, you really need to have a solution for getting everyone to and from the venue safely. So, you'll have to spend some money to hire shuttles. The closet vendor we could find was in Kalamazoo. This added some cost to the event, but this was more than offset by the savings we realized on the caterer and bar. Moral of the story: For us, having our wedding at Riverside Receptions was the best decision we've ever made. Just visit the venue, and you'll understand why.

Riverside Receptions is by far one of the best wedding venues in Southwest Michigan. If you see a…read morebad review of this venue, contact the owners and they will assure you that these reviews have many false statements in them. You will not be disappointed having your wedding here.

The Terrace Cafe (upstairs) is a vegetarian buffet with good food and a pleasant environment. It's…read morea great place to meet friends for lunch. It could get kind of expensive if you were eating here every day, (sorry undergrads) but the quality of the food and the selection is worth the price. I recommend the salad bar, the pizza, and the panini grill. If you keep an eye on the weekly menu, you can catch the Sam's Chicken day. Yummm! It's usually on a Thursday and once every couple of months or so. I don't recommend the Gazebo (downstairs) because I've had some unfortunate experiences with that, but it is open for business even between meals, unlike the Terrace Cafe upstairs.

I thought I'd start my day with a breakfast burrito from the school café. How wrong I was. What…read morebegan as a hopeful quest for morning sustenance turned into a battle for survival. First off, the tortilla. Imagine wrapping your hopes and dreams in something as tough as a yoga mat but with less flavor. It was chewy, bland, and somehow managed to break apart like wet sandpaper. Already off to a great start. Inside, I found eggs. Or, at least, something that vaguely resembled them. They were overcooked to the point of having the texture of kitchen sponges, and they had all the flavor of a library study room--silent, empty, and slightly depressing. Then came the spice. Oh boy. The café must have been out of seasoning, so instead of flavor, they decided to assault my taste buds with what can only be described as a pepper-based inferno. It wasn't just spicy; it was angry. My mouth became a fire pit, and my eyes watered so much you'd think I was chopping onions while watching a sad movie. Each bite was like a dare: Can you handle it? Spoiler: I couldn't. And as if the heat wasn't bad enough, they topped it all off with a salsa that was basically just spicy ketchup. It didn't cool down the heat; it merely added another layer of torture. So, if you're looking for a breakfast burrito that will incinerate your mouth, ruin your morning, and leave you questioning every decision that led you to this point, this gazebo got you covered. If you value your taste buds and your sanity, bring a snack from home--or maybe some ice cream, because you'll need it after this spicy disaster.

Simply Catering to You recently catered an Employee Holiday Luncheon for us and did an exceptional…read morejob! We had a buffet luncheon for 85 people for four and half hours in order to accommodate the various work schedules of our employees. The buffet included chicken, roast beef, roasted vegetables, green beans almondine, roasted rosemary potatoes, salad and rolls. Delivery and setup was on time and the buffet was staffed and well stocked the entire time. The price was extremely competitive with everything included. The response from our staff was overwhelming and everything from the food, service and presentation was great. And, an added bonus is that all proceeds go directly to Real Services Meals on Wheels program - catering for a cause!

Angie was a pleasure to work with. Though my needs were minimal, I could tell that she took pride…read morein making sure I had what I needed. And having pride in what you do makes for great service!

I just got married in October and I am BEYOND grateful that Angie and her team were a part of it…read more When I started planning my wedding I knew I NEEDED someone to help me with all the details, especially the day of. The more I talk to people, the more this name kept being brought up. Angie, you need Angie, Angie Anderson with Belle behind the Ball is who you need on your big day. Do not trust anyone but Angie. Thank you to everyone who recommended her because I don't know what I would have done without her. Angie has this cool, don't worry I will take care of it attitude and that is exactly what you need during this stressful process. She works with so many different vendors, knows everyone and can get you exactly what you want. We had to change our venue MONTHS before the big day. With Angie, it wasn't a problem. She had a backup list ready to go in case something like this happened. We had to set up our own tables. With Angie, it wasn't a problem. Her team brought my dreams to life. Everything was beyond perfect. My family is divorced and I knew there could be drama when the two families came together. I told Angie in advance and she was there, putting out fires, having my back, making sure MY DAY was exactly that, stress free and perfect. I also can't say enough about her assistants. They treated me like a princess. They were holding my flowers, train, anything I needed while making sure I was hydrated, laughing, every hair was in place, make up was flawless, the list goes on. Long story short, if you want a stress free wedding, someone constantly in your corner, someone who really cares about your and bringing your dreams to life, Angie Anderson is your gal. She is worth every penny and I adore her so much! THANKS ANGIE!!!