Top Ferndale Venues

• Spaces for 30 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Landmark
• 1 space at this venue

A Boutique Detroit Hotel in Midtown, just minutes away from Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Historical Society, and more. Nestled in Detroit’s vibrant Midtown neighborhood, The Inn on Ferry Street is a unique hotel comprised of four beautifully restored Victorian homes and a carriage house, totaling 33 guestrooms for an intimate gathering. Just steps from the city’s finest museums, the Detroit Medical Center, and Wayne State University, the Inn blends historic charm with modern comfort. Whether you’re here looking to host a private celebration or traveling with friends and families for your big night, The Inn on Ferry Street offers elegant accommodations, warm hospitality, and an unforgettable stay in the heart of Detroit.

• 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.

• Spaces for 200-650 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Historic Spaces

St. John's Banquet & Conference Center sits on a campus along Northwestern Highway in Southfield, Michigan, that has served the Armenian community for more than 75 years. The building's architecture was shaped by a team that traveled to Armenia to study classical church design; the main structure was dedicated in 1966, and the event spaces underwent a complete renovation in September 2022. The centerpiece is the Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 550 guests and features expansive palladium windows, a coffered hexagonal ceiling with remote color-tunable lighting, and a professional stage — an arrangement that accommodates everything from black-tie galas and wedding receptions to corporate banquets and award ceremonies. Veterans Hall seats up to 200 and offers natural window light with direct access to an outdoor patio, making it a flexible setting for reunions, graduations, and holiday parties. The broader campus includes a library, gymnasium, museum, and classrooms, while the event wing is available for private bookings across a full range of celebrations — weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday milestones, and corporate gatherings alike.

• Spaces for 256-800 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Historic Spaces

Silver Garden Events Center occupies a 1959 International Style building in Southfield, Michigan, designed by Michigan Modernist architect Louis G. Redstone. Originally constructed as B'nai David Synagogue, the building is noted for its sanctuary designed in the round, distinctive stained glass windows, and an undulating ceiling with a glass window wall in the social hall. The Moslem Shrine acquired and converted the property in 2003, and the venue now operates as a full-service banquet center. Two ballrooms define the event experience. The Mystic Ballroom spans over 8,000 square feet in a contemporary crescent-shaped layout surrounded by stained glass, accommodating up to 440 guests for weddings, galas, and large conferences. The Grande Ballroom offers 4,550 square feet of classically styled space with neutral décor and a movable parquet dance floor, hosting up to 256 guests for receptions, award ceremonies, and banquets. An outdoor garden with a gazebo and waterfall provides ceremony space and a backdrop for photographs. Silver Garden Events Center provides in-house catering and audio-visual equipment, and hosts a range of occasions including weddings, corporate meetings, and social celebrations.

• 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.

• Spaces for 2,000 Guests

Russell Industrial Center is a historic Detroit landmark in the North End neighborhood that has evolved from automotive manufacturing hub to the largest art community in the Midwest. Designed in part by architect Albert Kahn, the seven-building complex was built beginning in 1915 for the Murray Body Corporation, producing car bodies for Ford before manufacturing wound down in the mid-1950s. Developer Dennis Kefallinos purchased the derelict complex in 2003 and transformed it into a creative campus housing more than 100 artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs across studios and workshops spanning over one million square feet. Today, Russell hosts concerts, cultural events, and private gatherings — with Building 6 serving as the primary event space — as the complex celebrates its centennial year of Detroit industry, arts, and culture.

• 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 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 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 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 35-650 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

Andiamo Warren Banquet & Event Center is a dedicated banquet facility in Warren, Michigan, accommodating groups from 20 to 650 guests across four customizable event spaces. Drawing on the Andiamo Italia restaurant family's reputation for scratch-made Italian cuisine, the banquet center brings the same kitchen to private events — with fully customizable menus, an in-house pastry chef, and table-side cocktail service. The Palermo Room, the center's main ballroom, accommodates 150 seated guests and up to 350 for receptions, featuring Murano-style chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows, a large built-in bar, and an oversized dance floor with full A/V capabilities. Smaller spaces — including the Roma Room, Piemonte Room, and intimate Wine Room — handle everything from 20-person corporate meetings to mid-size weddings and showers. An on-site event planner supports each booking from initial inquiry through the day of the event, and services include complimentary cake cutting and a dedicated electronic marquee.

• Spaces for 80-175 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Art Gallery
• 1 Garden

The Scarab Club is a historic arts organization and event venue in Detroit's Cultural Center, founded in 1907 by artists and art patrons. Its current clubhouse, designed by member architect Lancelot Sukert and opened in 1928, is an Art Deco building that has served as a gathering place for Detroit's creative community for nearly a century. The second-floor Lounge is one of the building's defining features: its ceiling beams carry the signatures of distinguished visiting artists spanning more than 115 years, including Diego Rivera and Margaret Bourke-White. Gallery spaces host rotating exhibitions that change every four to six weeks, and a private walled garden adds an outdoor setting for receptions and gatherings. The Scarab Club accommodates up to 125 guests for standing receptions and 80 to 85 for seated events. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, film premieres, graduation parties, holiday parties, and memorial services, with an in-house preferred caterer available for dinner service and basic AV setup provided by staff.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) is a 164,000-square-foot Smithsonian Affiliate science museum in Detroit's Midtown cultural district. Its galleries, theaters, and programming spaces host everything from intimate gatherings of 10 to large-scale events for up to 2,000 guests, with a team of event professionals and scientists on site to support the occasion. Six distinct rental spaces are available. The IMAX Dome Theatre and the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium anchor the venue's most dramatic settings — the Planetarium in particular is designed for ceremonies, offering an immersive star-field overhead. The Chrysler Science Stage, Toyota 4D Engineering Theater, Lunar Dining & Space Gallery, and Atrium round out the options, each configurable for receptions, dinners, corporate presentations, and team-building. Preferred catering partners serve all spaces, and events can be paired with live science demonstrations and access to the museum's 220-plus interactive exhibits.

The Wright is the excellent location for any event, whether you're looking for the ideal wedding venue or a conference room rental for your upcoming business meeting. Discover the rental costs and available venue spaces right now. Celebrate your milestone beneath the imposing, famous Ford Freedom Rotunda dome. It is a Detroit architectural icon and one of the most sought-after event locations in the city. The magnificent General Motors Theater rental space is perfect for large gatherings because it offers capacity for 317 visitors, making it ideal for lectures or concerts. The Trustees' Boardroom is ideal for business events of any size, and it is furnished with cozy rolling seats and a substantial meeting table that will leave an impression on your guests. Looking for a place to have your reception, business meeting, wedding, or lecture that has some flair and plenty of room? View the Community Gallery. Having trouble finding a good caterer, photographer, or other event staff member? Download our preferred vendor list now.

• Spaces for 325 Guests

St. Josaphat Banquet Center is an event venue in Warren, Michigan, built around a dedicated "one event at a time" model — a commitment that each celebration receives the team's full, undivided attention rather than competing with another event on the same day. The center hosts weddings, anniversaries, business events, luncheons, and memorial services. Wedding catering is offered in three service styles — individual plated, buffet, and family style — with separate menu programs available for special events, luncheons, and memorial gatherings. Scheduling is by appointment only.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Cathedral Cultural Center is the banquet and events facility of Saint George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, situated in Southfield, Michigan. The center has served the greater Detroit area for many years as a community gathering and celebration space open to the public, and has been described as a hidden jewel of Metropolitan Detroit's banquet and conference facilities. Two halls anchor the facility. The St. George Hall is the larger of the two, featuring cathedral-style ceilings, brass chandeliers with wall sconce accents, a parquet wood dance floor, and a large curtained stage suited for live bands, head tables, and DJs. The Metes Hall offers a more intimate setting with a built-in bar, its own parquet wood dance floor, and recessed ceiling lighting. When the shared wall between the halls is opened, the two combine into a single expanded space capable of accommodating up to 500 guests — with the flexibility to host more intimate gatherings of 50 as well. Ample free parking surrounds the complex. The venue hosts a wide range of events, from weddings, christening parties, and anniversary celebrations to business luncheons, cultural performances, craft fairs, and bridal shows.

Continental offers event spaces for your next celebration in Troy, Michigan.