What an amazing event space! We attended a masquerade ball at The Lit, and it was such a fun time…read more There was enough room for people to get refreshments and sit down while not on the main stage, and there was space upstairs for additional activities. It's such a cool and unique building, I hope we're able to attend another event here again!

Went to an event at The lit. They are trophies space for rentals, free saxophone events every other…read moreWednesday, yoga and more! They are back in business serving the community! WELCOME BACK!

Aubrie was so incredible! She did my wedding makeup (& bridesmaids). The wedding itself was 90+°F &…read moremy makeup did not sweat off at all. She brought so many smiles to our getting ready room-- I would give her a 100/10 if I could.

From the owner: We provide quality on-site hair and makeup services for a variety of events. All of our Makeup…read moreArtists and Hair Stylists are experienced and licensed professionals. Whether you want to achieve a look that is timeless or trendy, we aspire to make you look and feel like your best you!

My husband and I chose Studio D2D as our wedding venue since it has an industrial look and we loved…read moreit. But the communication was awful for most of the time before the wedding. (I apologize for the long review but Studio D2D supplied our venue, floral, DJ and photography.) Deanna (who I don't think works there anymore) wasn't great at communicating. She told us that we get the bridal suite on our contract but that the grooms suite would be extra. Then when we asked about the bridal suite again the day of the wedding, we were told we would've had to pay extra for it. We went with Distinctive Catering for our food and when we reached out to them to get our contract, we told them our venue was Studio D2D and that we most likely would want the Full Level of Service for the buffet. Later, we wanted to save some money and go down to the Deluxe Level. Distinctive Catering then told us the Full Level was required at Studio D2D. This was a shock to us because no one had told us until now. So we checked our contracts with both companies, the catering menus and their websites, and found nothing that said it was required. We called Studio D2D and Deanna said it's up to the catering company to tell us. Then we emailed the catering company and they said it's up to the venue to tell us. So at this point, we were frustrated. We weren't mad at having to pay more, just that we had no idea about it and no idea how we would've figured it out. This is just a heads up for anyone working with both companies. There were other small things during the process, but our day-of coordinator (Amy) was awesome and honestly made up for most of our troubles! We had a large wedding party and 9 kids in the wedding, and she worked with us at rehearsal to make sure everything looked good and she even helped with the kids. On the wedding day, she helped set up our DIY centerpieces, picked up our personal ceremony items afterward, waited on the wedding party to get us drinks and helped with cutting our sheet canned. Seriously so great! Emily and Cassie on the floral/decor team were great to work with and very responsive. Although they don't have the flowers at the venue to look at. I couldn't find a picture of exactly what I wanted for bouquets, so I just had to guess what the final piece was going to look like. Nick was our DJ, which we didn't hear from him until the week of the wedding and I thought that was a little late. Otherwise, he was just an average DJ. Nothing that really stood out bad or good. We had two photographers the day of the wedding, which I thought would be great, but I received all our photos back and were missing ones they should've gotten. My husband cried when I walked down the aisle and I don't have a picture of it (other than him covering his face). Before the ceremony we each took photos with our side of the wedding party, or we were supposed to anyways. I only have individual pictures of me with each bridesmaids, and he doesn't have any individual photos with him and each groomsmen. I had a maid of honor and matron of honor, and I only received images of one of them doing the speech holding the microphone. And for my getting ready photos, there are several with the other photographer's feet in the background. The actual photos we got back look good, but not really impressed overall.

COUPLES BEWARE. RECOMMEND TO CHOOSE A DIFFERENT VENUE. We are really disappointed in Studio D2D and…read moredo not recommend booking this venue. Short version: Poor communication, lack of professionalism and empathy, values capitalism more than the couples that book with them. Long version: We originally booked for our September 12, 2020 wedding and had to re-book obviously due to COVID and moved it to June 26, 2021. My partner and I then made the difficult decision to cancel our June 26, 2021 date and give it to another couple. Per our contract, we were eligible for a refund of 80% of our $1500 deposit if the date was re-booked. We reached out to Deanna (who runs day-to-day operations for the venue) 3+ times via email throughout December with no response and the venue's phones go straight to voicemail. I had a friend go undercover and email Deanna to see if she'd reply to someone else about a date inquiry and sure enough, she responded to them confirming that our June 26, 2021 date had been re-booked. Deanna finally responded to me today in a what I would call less than empathetic and empty response saying that because the exact package we had was not re-booked, they won't give us a penny back. I'm astounded it took almost a month to respond to my emails because they had to take time to "work new procedures." In all honesty, it seems as if the "new procedures" were created and applied retroactively to our inquiry because the venue seems to me prioritizes financial gain and treating people poorly instead of putting customers first and being compassionate. On the same note, I was also less than impressed working with this venue prior to us canceling. Deanna was extremely flustered when I went to meet her, got me mixed up with other people and we did not love all of the strict rules for decorating. Seemed more like a template wedding factory than a place that was willing to work with you to create the day of your dreams. PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER VENUE! There are plenty of other venues throughout Grand Rapids that are beautiful and continued to deliver excellent customer service throughout the pandemic. Studio D2D is just not one of them.

If you want a business you can trust with your wedding day, I highly recommend Mixing Memories. The…read morestaff are organized and make the process so much easier. If you want a one stop shop to make wedding planning a lot easier, and for a fraction of the cost while still getting top notch services, look no further!

From the owner: All in one Event/Wedding Bartending Service! From clean up until close down, our Mixing Memories…read moreBartending Staff will be fun, engaging, and working hard to make sure your special day goes perfectly! We often work at venues ranging from South Haven to Holland and everywhere in between. We've grown to five bartenders that are all ready to make your day! Don't hesitate to reach out for rates, questions, ideas, or consulting for your next event! Wedding planning services begin in the 2023 season!

Catered Creations was amazing at our wedding this weekend. Not just the food, but the people. Great…read moreto work with. We had an outdoor wedding and weather was threatening to be an issue. We really wanted to do family style service, but talking the day before we were in a situation that it made sense to go buffet style just in case. Patti could tell I wasn't happy making that decision. She told me to give her a few and called me back. She pushed me back to doing family style with a buffet back up, and it turned out perfect. The weather was great, and had she not decided to go the extra mile to make family style happen, it wouldn't have. Also, the food! Pot roast was amazing and people couldn't stop talking about the pumpkin tortellini. And as another reviewer said....THE CORNBREAD! A pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.

Used Catered Creations for a Birthday Party and was extremely satisfied. The wait staff was…read moreknowledgeable about the excellent food provided and did a fantastic job. Everyone associated with Catered Creations was wonderful to work with. I would recommend this establishment to anyone regardless of the venue. THANK YOU!!!!

Kylie and her entire team are so hospitable and take such care of each person who walks in the…read moredoor. I'm always so glad to work with them as a photographer. The space is gorgeous and I'm always impressed with how professional the staff is. Definitely a great spot for anyone looking to have an event in the Grand Rapids area

This review is solely on the interior and bartenders of the Goei Center. The event I went to…read moreordered valet and the catering services. It was a large event venue that provided a large open reception area then a smaller venue for (what was used for this event) an award ceremony. The building was renovated in a clean and updated materials. The fish pond was a unique addition to the reception area! Single stall bathrooms were what we were pointed to for this venue - clean with the typical bathroom amenities but no additional necessities, at least in the women's restroom. Large windows in both room allowed natural lighting, seating was circular tables accommodating 10+ seats. Uncertain if the organization or Goei provided those. Bartenders were kind and friendly. I order my cocktails neat, so I'm not certain if there are mixologists or masters of their trade. Overall, great service.

Best Day Details did an incredible job of coordinating our wedding day! Hannah was a joy to work…read morewith from the very start. We had a lot of day of logistics to tackle for our wedding (different ceremony and reception venues, transportation, etc.) and Hannah made sure everything was handled. I was amazed by how quickly and perfectly she and her assistant were able to setup both the ceremony and reception venues. Hannah is a true professional and her experience working in the wedding industry really showed. We are so happy that we had the help of Best Day Details on our wedding day. They were amazing!

From the owner: I specialize in day-of wedding coordinating for DIY brides. YOU planned the wedding of your dreams,…read morenow let me take care of the details.

Caitlyn was patient and flexible to offer the guidance we needed as we consider a main floor…read morerenovation and color schemes. We will likely return to her for recommendations as the project progresses.

The very best organizer/decorator @caitmcsorley came today & she is AMAZING--if you are busy/lazy…read morelike me--sign her up! I've booked her 12/17/2012-12/18/2013 to help me accommodate a new roommate after living alone for 2 years & 11/4/2014 to get me back in line and she rocked both. Caitlyn did an outstanding job each time. Thoughtful organization, punctual, friendly, and amazing communication. Highly recommend!