Top Farmington Hills Venues

• Spaces for 16-500 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 7 Total Spaces

The Townsend Hotel is a AAA Four-Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star boutique hotel in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, opened in 1988. Set in the heart of Metro Detroit's most walkable shopping and dining district, the hotel has earned a reputation as a destination for both discerning travelers and event planners seeking a full-service luxury property. The hotel's event facilities accommodate groups from 5 to 500 guests across a range of distinct spaces: the 5,000-square-foot Townsend Ballroom, the 2,700-square-foot Regency Room with an optional dance floor, and a suite of individual Salons that can be used independently or combined for larger programs. Every event space is equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual technology — including built-in lighting, staging, and multimedia capabilities — alongside dedicated bandwidth and on-site technicians. Gourmet and Kosher catering menus are available through the hotel's culinary team. On-site dining at The Rugby Grille, a Forbes-recommended restaurant, rounds out the offering for rehearsal dinners, post-event gatherings, or seated luncheons.

• Spaces for 200-230 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Tent

The Community House has served Birmingham, Michigan as a gathering place since its founding in 1923, established by a small committee with the vision of a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, non-exclusive space welcoming all residents. Now operating under the mission of impacting lives through educational, cultural, and social experiences, the venue hosts tens of thousands of guests each year — from classes and community programs to weddings and private celebrations. The Mary Ann and Richard Wallace Ballroom seats up to 230 guests and features a built-in dance floor, three gas fireplaces, and an attached garden with a water feature, making it well-suited for seated dinners and receptions. The Tented Terrace accommodates up to 200 guests and provides an outdoor setting for ceremonies and cocktail hours. In-house culinary services are led by Executive Chef Ryan and Pastry Chef Meg, with menus ranging from hors d'oeuvres to specialty entrees.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — a DoubleTree by Hilton — bills itself as Bloomfield Hills' original social hub, with more than 12,000 square feet of flexible event space set within contemporary interiors informed by midcentury design and original modern art. The Kingsley Ballroom is the largest ballroom in the Bloomfield Hills area, spanning 6,336 square feet across a 72-by-88-foot floor and accommodating up to 300 guests for banquet-style receptions. It connects directly to the outdoor Kingsley Courtyard, enabling a seamless transition from ceremony or cocktail reception to seated dinner. Additional spaces — including the divisible Bloomfield Room, the intimate Cranbrook Room, the Kingsley Gallery, and the Boardroom — give planners flexibility for gatherings of all scales, from full-property buyouts to focused board meetings. In-house catering is led by an acclaimed chef and encompasses multicourse menus and premium bar selections. All event packages include tables, chairs, china, stemware, flatware, a dance floor, staging, and full audiovisual service.

• Spaces for 40-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The Elm Room is a private event space within The Bird & The Bread, a restaurant on Old S. Woodward in downtown Birmingham, Michigan. The 3,300-square-foot space accommodates up to 150 seated guests for weddings, corporate events, cocktail parties, and showers, and can be divided into two sections — the Bella Room (up to 100 guests) and the Enzo Room (up to 40 guests) — to suit gatherings of varying sizes. Each configuration includes a private bar, customizable lighting, and a full A/V package with projectors, 52-inch televisions, microphones, and dedicated speaker systems. A dance floor is available upon request, as is valet service, and the space includes coat check. Professional catering is provided by Executive Chef Adam Galloway's team, with customizable menus, wine packages, and full bar service. Outside décor, cakes, and sound systems are permitted.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 9 Country Clubs
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 8 Meeting Spaces

The Village Club is a private women's club set on 6.8 rolling acres in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with formal manicured gardens, mature hardwoods, and an outdoor terrace that opens onto a sweeping back lawn. Founded in 1956 and established at its current location on East Long Lake Road in 1962, the Club has built its identity around fine dining, cultural programs, and an active philanthropic legacy — its Foundation has distributed approximately $4 million in grants to area nonprofits over four decades. The stately clubhouse holds an array of event spaces, from intimate rooms suited for a dozen guests to the Main Dining Room, which accommodates up to 250 for receptions and 210 for seated dinners — with an 18-by-18-foot dance floor available. The Wyatt Terrace and surrounding gardens extend the venue outdoors. An award-winning Executive Chef and a dedicated Catering Director oversee all events, from custom-designed menus to logistics coordination. The Club hosts a full range of private occasions — luncheons, dinners, showers, business meetings, seminars, and celebrations of all sizes — and can be reserved in full on select days for exclusive use.

• Spaces for 64-180 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

The Iroquois Club is an event venue established in 2006 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, designed around a philosophy of refined, rustic elegance. Each paint color, nook, and featured artwork has been hand-selected to blend natural elements with finished materials. At the heart of the venue is The Great Room, anchored by a Wisconsin ledge-rock fireplace and framed by cathedral ceilings with hardwood beams, Appalachian Mountain cast iron trusses, custom mission-style chandeliers, and expansive windows. For smaller gatherings, the Prairie Rooms offer two flexible meeting spaces that can be opened into one room or separated by sound-protective wall dividers, accommodating 32 to 64 guests. The venue hosts celebrations ranging from 15 to 200 guests — weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and more. An on-site culinary team and dedicated event planners collaborate with clients on everything from plated seven-course dinners to strolling appetizer receptions. The Iroquois Club has received The Knot Best of Weddings recognition for 15 consecutive years.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space

Founded in 1851, the Academy of the Sacred Heart is Michigan's oldest independent school, set on 28 acres of woodlands in Bloomfield Hills. The campus's historic chapel is available for private rental for Roman Catholic wedding ceremonies, offering a distinctive setting in the Metro Detroit area. The chapel seats 250 guests in vintage oak pews and features a stained glass rose window, Italian marble floors, and a communion rail. Each rental includes three hours of chapel time, use of an adjacent formal parlor for bridal party preparations, and access to the surrounding grounds. An on-site coordinator is available for both the rehearsal and the ceremony. The chapel is available on Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

M1 Concourse, part of our 87-acre auto enthusiast playground, combines style and speed and provides the ideal location for any event. Our cutting-edge building has both indoor and outdoor areas that look out onto the 1.5-mile Champion Motor Speedway. Any event may be made into a unique, private experience by M1. M1 is conveniently situated less than 35 miles from Detroit Metropolitan International Airport in Pontiac, just off the storied Woodward Avenue. The Champion Motor Speedway joined a small group of contemporary and exciting road courses in America on June 1st, 2016. As if it has been there for ages, the Champion Motor Speedway snakes its way across the M1 Concourse site. The developers closely collaborated with renowned track designer Martyn Thake to take advantage of the site's distinctive topography. It was expertly designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicles and driving experiences, including high-speed lapping, skill training, and autocross. This is the main feature of M1 Concourse. The best driving experience is waiting with challenging curves and generous heights.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Gardens

Goldner Walsh Garden & Home is a 12-acre garden and greenhouse venue on the rolling hills of Pontiac, Michigan. Founded in 1953, the campus has grown from a cut-flower greenhouse into a destination that pairs a working nursery, tropical greenhouse, and full-service floral studio with several distinct event spaces. The Venues at Goldner Walsh accommodate weddings, showers, corporate parties, and other private gatherings. The Cedar House hosts receptions and parties for up to 100 guests, while the Gardens & Amphitheater extends across nine acres of outdoor grounds for ceremonies and receptions of up to 200. The Celebration Space — a glass-ceilinged greenhouse room with lush foliage and earthy stonework — accommodates up to 200 guests for receptions, parties, and dances. An in-house floral design team is available on-site for custom event arrangements.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Northville Hills Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer Signature Design course set on 220 acres in Northville, Michigan, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Detroit and the airport. The 10,000-square-foot clubhouse provides an elegant setting for weddings, banquets, corporate outings, and private celebrations, accommodating up to 180 guests. The main dining room is framed on three sides by paned windows overlooking the golf course and pond fountain, with wood-beamed ceilings, a mahogany bar, a fireplace, and French double doors setting the tone for each occasion. A covered brick terrace courtyard sits adjacent, offering an outdoor option for ceremonies or cocktail service. The club hosts only one event at a time, ensuring exclusive use of the property, and an in-house culinary team handles custom menu design for every gathering.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Ballrooms

The Lafayette Grande is a multi-ballroom banquet and event facility in Pontiac, Michigan, with more than 28 years of experience hosting weddings, galas, quinceañeras, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate parties, charity fundraisers, and luncheons. Four distinct event spaces — The Crystal Ballroom, The Grande Ballroom, The Lafayette Ballroom, and The Speakeasy Lounge — accommodate gatherings from intimate parties of fewer than 100 guests to large-scale receptions of up to 500. The Crystal Ballroom seats up to 350 beneath crystal chandeliers, with tiered seating and a spacious stage. The Grande Ballroom, the facility's flagship space at 4,000 square feet, spans two floors and features hardwood floors, a mezzanine, and dual bars. The Lafayette Ballroom, newly renovated, offers an elegant gold-draped setting for up to 200. The Speakeasy Lounge brings a Prohibition-era aesthetic to intimate gatherings of up to 100. All events are handled in-house: The Lafayette Grande provides food, bar service, staff, tables, chairs, and linens, with no outside catering or beverages permitted. Menus span Italian, German, Polish, and Asian-inspired options, and monthly tastings are available for prospective clients. Wedding packages include a champagne toast and cake service, and weekday specials run Monday through Thursday.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Brentwood Golf Club & Banquet Center has welcomed events since 1995, set on a golf course in White Lake, Michigan, nestled between the lakes of Oakland County. The banquet center accommodates up to 200 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows, a large bridal suite, and a brick-paved patio with views over the fairways. An outdoor pergola overlooking the north fountain serves as a dedicated ceremony site — a fitting backdrop for an exchange of vows or group photos amid the greens. The venue hosts weddings, showers, birthday and anniversary celebrations, retirement parties, golf outings, and corporate events. Customizable menu packages — including buffet-style dinners, plated meals, hors d'oeuvres, beverage service, and dessert and late-night snack options — are available for each event.

• Spaces for 8-200 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Retail Space

The Rust Belt Market is a collective marketplace in Ferndale, Michigan, where 30 independent shops share a building with a dedicated event space and full-service bar. The main event space accommodates up to 170 seated guests for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations. Its industrial-rustic character comes through in string lights, branch chandeliers, red velvet seating, reclaimed wood walls, and a terrarium satellite bar that doubles as a cocktail focal point. The space arrives furnished: 14 wood farm tables, premium cross-back chairs with linen seat pads, a sweetheart table, and a built-in stage with audio equipment and projection capability. In-house bar packages handle spirits, beer, and wine service, while catering is drawn from a curated list of preferred vendors with a full prep kitchen on-site. The Green Room suite — a private lounge adjacent to the main floor — accommodates up to 8 guests and serves as a getting-ready space or quiet retreat ahead of the celebration. Ceremonies take place on-site at no added cost, with the stage serving as a natural focal point. The venue is ADA-accessible, climate-controlled, and WiFi-equipped.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Troy Historic Village is an outdoor museum and event venue in Troy, Michigan, comprising 11 historic buildings arranged around a gazebo and two-acre green space. The collection spans structures from the 1800s through the early 1900s — including an 1837 church, an 1826 historic home, a log cabin, schoolhouse, general store, print shop, and town hall — each preserved to reflect the settlement and growth of the surrounding region. Three rental spaces accommodate a range of private events. The Old Troy Church, featuring eight stained-glass windows, an original bell, and cushioned pews, seats up to 110 guests for ceremonies and gatherings. The two-acre Village Green, centered on a gazebo, hosts outdoor celebrations for up to 300 guests and can accommodate tents through an exclusive vendor. The Niles-Barnard House, a restored 1826 building, offers a flexible indoor setting with Wi-Fi, a warming kitchen, and ADA-compliant restrooms for groups of up to 60. On-site parking for 48 vehicles is available, with overflow on an adjacent street.

• Spaces for 96-143 Guests
• 1 Theater

Go Comedy! Improv Theater is Ferndale's dedicated home for live comedy, located on East 9 Mile Road in Ferndale, Michigan. The theater presents short-form and long-form improv shows, stand-up comedy showcases, and interactive game shows, with a full bar serving wines, beers, cocktails, and mocktails — including a mobile ordering system that delivers drinks to seats during performances. The main theater measures 33 by 38 feet and accommodates up to 96 guests in cabaret-style seating with tables, or up to 143 in row-style configuration without tables. The space features a professional raised stage, Yamaha sound mixing with wired and wireless microphone options, dual projection screens, and DMX-controlled stage lighting across 10 circuits. Private rentals are available and can incorporate a Go Comedy! performance — improv shows, murder mystery dinners, comedy workshops, or custom entertainment — making the theater well suited for corporate events, holiday parties, and group celebrations. Go Comedy! also runs an ongoing improv education program, Go-U, offering classes for beginners through advanced performers on a rolling eight-week term schedule.

• Spaces for 72-385 Guests
• 3 Theaters
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Management Education Center (MEC) is a full-service conference center on 25-plus acres in Troy, Michigan, roughly 20 miles north of Detroit. Dedicated in 1975 through the generosity of Southeast Michigan's major automotive and industrial leaders — including Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford Motor Company — the center was donated to Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business and has served the regional business community ever since. The facility offers more than 25,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across a range of settings: a 385-seat auditorium with theater-style fixed seating and a private projection booth, two tiered amphitheaters accommodating up to 100 guests each, formal dining rooms for up to 304 guests that can be subdivided into three separate sections, and an outdoor North Patio suited to receptions and vehicle displays. On-site culinary services, integrated audio-visual technology at every seat, and complimentary high-speed internet throughout the building make the MEC a well-equipped host for conferences, trade shows, banquets, and private social events.

• Spaces for 26-220 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Kilgour Scottish Centre is the home of the St. Andrew's Society of Detroit, a Scottish heritage non-profit organization founded in 1849. Situated in Troy, Michigan, the centre offers three distinct event spaces suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, showers, anniversaries, graduations, and celebrations of all kinds. The Great Hall, the venue's signature space, seats up to 150 guests beneath vaulted timber ceilings and beside two large stone fireplaces. It features a portable dance floor and audio-visual equipment, making it well-suited for receptions and seated dinners. The adjacent Burns Room accommodates up to 60 guests for more intimate gatherings and can serve as overflow space alongside the Great Hall. A conference room with boardroom seating rounds out the facility for professional meetings and smaller private events. The centre includes a full commercial kitchen, ample on-site parking, and is conveniently located near I-75 and the Somerset Collection in metro Detroit.

Kaiser Suidan, a ceramicist, owns and operates the Next Space gallery and event space. Next Space is a working art gallery with pieces by regional and international artists that is conveniently located in Ferndale, Michigan. This alternative event venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that are ideal for weddings, entertaining, corporate events, etc. The industrial gallery setting offered by Next Space is ideal for a variety of events, including weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings. Kaiser Suidan, who is of first-generation Lebanese descent, was raised in Milford, Michigan, in a big family with six brothers and a sister. He was inspired to experiment with clay by his love of gardening, working with the ground, and organic forms. In his modest basement studio, Kaiser began his career more than 20 years ago. He has since developed as an artist as well as a businessman and entrepreneur. He has added gallery owner, curator, teacher, and mentor to his ever-expanding resume. His current workspace and adjacent art gallery, Next Step Studio and Gallery, are located in his own commercial building.

• Spaces for 135-700 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Garden

The San Marino Club has operated as a banquet and event venue in Troy, Michigan since 1976, building on a heritage that dates to 1938 when Sammarinese immigrants founded the organization to foster community and cultural connection in the Detroit area. The facility's design draws inspiration from the castle-like architecture of Mont Titano in the Republic of San Marino, expressed through intricate woodwork, coffered ceilings, and a radiant skylit lobby. The main club accommodates events from 20 to 800 guests, with spaces suited to weddings, corporate gatherings, nonprofit events, and private celebrations. In-house catering — with an Italian culinary tradition — is provided exclusively, with packages tailored by event type and guest count. The Giardino, a companion event building on the property, extends the offering with outdoor garden courtyards, a fountain patio, and indoor-outdoor flexibility for groups of 25 to 135 guests.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Hope Business Conference Center is situated within Focus: HOPE's Center for Advanced Technology campus in Detroit, Michigan. The facility offers three distinct spaces to accommodate a broad range of events — from corporate meetings and press conferences to wedding receptions and private parties. The West Conference Room hosts up to 300 guests and the East Conference Room accommodates up to 280, making both well suited for larger receptions, galas, and corporate gatherings. The Bridge provides a more intimate setting for groups of 50 or fewer. Food and beverage services and audio/visual support are available for all events, and nonprofit organizations receive a 10% discount on rental fees.