Top St. Clair Shores Venues

• Spaces for 130-905 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) occupies a 22,000-square-foot historic auto dealership on Woodward Avenue in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood, originally designed by architect Albert Kahn in 1907. Reimagined by architect Andrew Zago, the building preserves its industrial character through open, layered gallery interiors where contemporary art and private gatherings share the same dynamic space. For private events, MOCAD offers two distinct rental options. The MOCAD Café seats up to 130 guests and accommodates 250 standing, with a setting defined by raw and painted brick, warm light wood, contemporary furnishings, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass door. The full museum rental accommodates up to 905 guests, placing celebrations against a backdrop of rotating contemporary art exhibitions spanning the entire building. Events ranging from weddings and corporate product launches to automotive reveals and nonprofit receptions are supported by in-house A/V services, valet parking, coat check, and alcohol service. MOCAD extends discounted staffing and usage rates to fellow nonprofit organizations.

• Spaces for 240 Guests

The Whitney occupies the David Whitney Jr. House, a landmark mansion completed in 1894 on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. Built for one of Michigan's wealthiest men of his era — a lumber baron whose operations spanned multiple states — the estate now operates as both a fine dining restaurant and a full-service event venue, carrying forward the character of its Gilded Age origins. The mansion's interior encompasses multiple distinctly decorated dining rooms, accommodating private gatherings from 10 to 350 guests. Three distinct areas define the property: The Restaurant, which hosts dinners and private functions within the historic rooms; The GhostbaR on the third floor, a bar space with walk-in access; and The Gardens, a seasonal outdoor oasis with patios and deck space suited for cocktail receptions and warm-weather celebrations. Private events are supported by a dedicated Events team offering customizable catering menus, complete A/V capabilities for presentations, and professional staffing throughout.

• 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 200-1,000 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site is a non-profit event venue situated on 504 acres in Shelby Township, Michigan. Opened June 14, 1928, by the Packard Motor Car Company, the grounds feature a collection of Albert Kahn-designed buildings — including a Repair Garage and Gate Lodge — that now host weddings, galas, fundraisers, and private celebrations. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 and is operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation; every rental directly supports the ongoing restoration of this landmark. Two event spaces anchor the capacity range. The Repair Garage spans 6,400 square feet and accommodates up to 296 guests for receptions, opening onto an outdoor patio and courtyard that can accommodate a tent. The Lodge Garage offers 1,600 square feet suited for indoor ceremonies, cocktail receptions, showers, and intimate dinners for up to 200 guests. A tree-lined boulevard between the buildings serves as a popular ceremony backdrop. Outside catering is permitted, and the venue provides round and rectangular tables, a prep kitchen, and a one-hour wedding rehearsal.

• Spaces for 75-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Historic Spaces

Cliff Bell's is a restored art deco jazz club at 2030 Park Ave in Detroit, Michigan. Described by The New York Times as "the place to be in Detroit," the venue pairs live jazz with food and drinks in an atmosphere the Times likened to "a Fred Astaire film." For private events, Cliff Bell's offers more than 3,000 square feet of flexible space. The dining room and bar area can be configured for a plated dinner, strolling reception, large show, party, seminar, or meeting. Plated dinners seat up to 150 guests; cocktail receptions and strolling dinners accommodate up to 250. In-house catering provides customizable menu and bar packages. The stage doubles as a dance floor and is stocked with a Steinway Grand Piano, Hammond B3 Organ, Yamaha drum kit, and Fender Rhodes, along with a full PA system and AV setup including a projector, drop screen, and wireless microphones. Cliff Bell's hosts corporate events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, brunches, happy hours, and memorial services.

• Spaces for 10-500 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Meeting Spaces

The Atheneum Suite Hotel sits in Greektown, the heart of downtown Detroit, a short walk from Comerica Park, Ford Field, and the city's convention center. The all-suite property features 173 accommodations designed with Greek-inspired décor — marble bathrooms, skyline views, and details that carry through into the hotel's private event spaces. Seven named event rooms, each bearing a name from classical antiquity, accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 150 guests. The Hermes Room, at 1,800 square feet, is the largest and handles receptions of up to 150. Smaller rooms such as the Aristoteles, Socrates, and Plato spaces suit intimate meetings and boardroom sessions. All rooms support multiple setup configurations — banquet, theater, classroom, U-shape, and conference — allowing the same spaces to shift between wedding receptions, corporate events, and holiday gatherings. An onsite catering team and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment round out the event offerings.

The 7,200 square foot Beacon, which is on the second floor of the One Woodward Building, has seating for 350 people. This adaptable area can quickly change to accommodate a range of events thanks to its built-in stage and adjustable lighting system. Corporate events, parties, conferences, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other gatherings frequently take place there. The incredible floor-to-ceiling windows of the Beacon naturally entice visitors because they offer unrivaled views of the Detroit River, the Windsor skyline, and Spirit and Hart Plazas. Bedrock is a full-service commercial real estate company with headquarters in downtown Detroit that focuses on the deliberate growth of metropolitan centers. Bedrock is the largest real estate partner in downtown Detroit with a portfolio of more than 100 properties totalling more than 19 million square feet. It is also well-known in Cleveland. Please let us know how we can assist you in locating the ideal space for your event.

• 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.

Rock your occasion at Sound Board, a premier theater unmatched by any other location in Michigan. You can construct your high-performance experience quickly and easily with turnkey sound, video, and lighting packages. The MotorCity Casino Hotel, the most cutting-edge entertainment destination in the area and the jewel in the crown of the Detroit skyline, provides opulent hotel accommodations, spa services, casual cuisine, live entertainment, and top-tier gaming. Our 67,500 square feet of exquisite and impressive meeting and event space gives you countless alternatives to design the occasion you want. We have what you're searching for if you're seeking for adaptable and distinctive. You can choose from a variety of spaces to customize your event, including ballrooms, boardrooms, a big theater, and rooms with a view. Make your wedding as lavish as possible! Our theater features cutting-edge sound, lighting, and video technology that can be adjusted to fit your preferences. A 50-foot stage, ideal for the wedding couple's spectacular entrance. Groups of 100 to 350 people can use the Sound Board!

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Cherry Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center is a lakefront venue in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering a clubhouse with multiple private indoor spaces for celebrations ranging from 20 to 500 guests. The property sits alongside a lake and manicured fairways, providing panoramic views that carry through the interior and across the surrounding grounds. The venue hosts weddings, corporate meetings, holiday parties, golf outings, memorial luncheons, and showers, with a professional culinary team preparing customized menus for each event. Cherry Creek offers specialized packages for South Asian and Middle Eastern celebrations of all faith traditions, with multi-day event accommodations available for larger gatherings. Cherry Creek has earned The Knot Best of Weddings recognition in both 2024 and 2025.

• Spaces for 2,250-4,500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Convention Center
• 1 Waterfront

Huntington Place is the 16th largest convention center in the United States, anchoring downtown Detroit's waterfront since 1960. Located along the Detroit River with sweeping views of the Windsor, Canada skyline, the venue welcomes more than one million visitors annually across spaces designed for gatherings of every scale. The Grand Riverview Ballroom spans 40,000 square feet with customizable lighting, a glass-enclosed pre-function area, and an open-air terrace overlooking the river — accommodating up to 2,250 guests for banquets and 4,500 for receptions. A three-story glass Riverview Atrium and the 34,000-square-foot Huntington Square outdoor terrace provide additional options for receptions and experiential programming. For larger gatherings, 723,000 square feet of exhibit hall space and over 100 meeting rooms support conventions and trade shows of any scale. Catering is provided by Sodexo Live!, drawing on locally inspired menus for private events. The venue connects directly to the Detroit People Mover, offering convenient downtown access for attendees arriving from across the city.

• Spaces for 60-500 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Fort Pontchartrain, a Wyndham Hotel, occupies historically significant ground at 2 Washington Boulevard in Detroit's Financial District — the site of the city's original French settlement and the location where Fort Detroit was established. The hotel opened in 1965, designed by King & Lewis with angular bay windows that frame views of the Detroit River and the city skyline from nearly every floor. Following major renovations, it operates today as a 367-room full-service hotel with Wyndham Green Certification for sustainable practices. The hotel's 32,000 square feet of event space spans 20 flexible configurations and accommodates gatherings from 10 to 700 guests. The Grand Terrace Ballroom anchors the lineup at 10,455 square feet, seating 400 for banquets and hosting up to 500 for cocktail receptions. The Windsor Ballroom, Plaza Ballroom, 25th-floor Summit Room, and open-air Balcony give planners a range of room sizes and settings. Three on-site restaurants — Urban Cellars, Tabacchi, and Top of the Pontch — support catering, and a dedicated meetings director oversees coordination from booking through execution.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The Detroit Princess Riverboat is a five-deck event venue docked on the Detroit River at 1 Civic Center Drive in Detroit. Built in 1993 and arriving in Detroit in 2005, the vessel spans 222 feet in length with 30,000 square feet of dining and event space across four enclosed banquet room levels. It is the largest dinner riverboat in the Midwest and the second largest in the United States, accommodating up to 1,000 guests. The Detroit Princess hosts weddings, corporate functions, family reunions, birthday parties, proms, and specialty events. Private charters are available for groups of 50 to 500 guests, with the option to reserve individual decks or the entire vessel. Each deck features a stage for DJ or live band performances, and in-house event coordinators assist with customizable décor, catering, and entertainment packages. Outdoor ceremonies can be held on the 4th deck, while all banquet levels are fully enclosed and climate-controlled, with elevator access and handicap-accessible restrooms throughout.

• Spaces for 120-600 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Petruzzello's Banquet and Conference Center is a family-owned venue in Troy, Michigan, in operation for more than 40 years. The recently remodeled facility houses multiple ballrooms and event spaces that accommodate groups from 80 to 700 guests for social events, and more than 1,000 in a theater-style layout. The Grand Ballroom, suited to weddings, galas, and corporate events, seats 600 or more guests beneath ornate chandeliers with an expansive dance floor. The Plaza Ballroom (up to 320 guests) and Avenue Ballroom (260 guests) serve mid-size gatherings, while the Mezzanine and its adjoining outdoor terrace accommodate up to 120. The Lobby, anchored by a grand piano and sweeping staircase, is available for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The culinary team brings experience working across diverse cultures and traditions, incorporating meaningful food and customs into each event alongside the venue's in-house catering.

• 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 500 Guests

Clark Park is a community park and recreation hub in southwest Detroit, managed by the Clark Park Coalition — a nonprofit established through a public-private partnership with the city following the park's temporary closure in 1991. The park serves as a year-round gathering place for the surrounding community, regularly hosting festivals, concerts, and private events for one of Detroit's most ethnically diverse neighborhoods. The park is home to the only regulation-sized outdoor ice hockey rink in Metro Detroit, operating seasonally from January through mid-March, along with three baseball fields available for rental throughout the season. Clark Park welcomes both community celebrations and private gatherings, with event rentals coordinated through the Clark Park Coalition and the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department.

• 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 200-650 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 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 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.