An Elegant Ballroom Wedding Venue in Downtown Grand Rapids

The Ballroom at McKay is located at 146 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Located inside the historic McKay Tower, our venue combines timeless elegance with modern amenities.

The Ballroom at McKay can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated ceremony or reception and up to 250 guests for a cocktail-style event, making it a beautiful setting for both intimate celebrations and larger gatherings.

The Ballroom at McKay features a stunning historic ballroom with original marble walls, grand columns, elegant chandeliers, an original bank vault from when the building was constructed in 1915, and a spacious dance floor. Your rental also includes access to our 16th Floor Lounge and Roof Deck for four consecutive hours, offering a beautiful outdoor space with views of downtown Grand Rapids. Plus, we offer a complimentary bridal suite.

Yes! The Ballroom at McKay offers two on-site dressing spaces for you and your wedding party. Your rental includes access to the main dressing suite on the fourth floor throughout your rental period, along with four consecutive hours of access to the 16th Floor Lounge and Roof Deck.

The Ballroom at McKay features a customizable lighting system and enhanced acoustics to create the perfect atmosphere for your celebration. Additional audiovisual equipment is available to rent, including projectors, screens, sound systems, microphones, and staging. Our team can help you explore the options available for your event.

While the Ballroom at McKay does not have dedicated on-site guest parking, there are several convenient parking garages, surface lots, and street parking options throughout downtown Grand Rapids. Loading zones are also available at both building entrances for easy vendor access. Valet services may be arranged for an additional fee.

The Ballroom at McKay is located within McKay Tower, with elevator access to the event spaces. Please contact our team to discuss any specific accessibility needs so we can help ensure a comfortable experience for your guests.

Yes! Your rental includes an on-site venue manager and dedicated event staff to assist with venue operations, furniture setup and teardown, lighting adjustments, and general venue maintenance throughout your celebration.

Absolutely! In addition to weddings, the Ballroom at McKay hosts corporate events, holiday parties, galas, fundraisers, conferences, quinceañeras, proms, and other private celebrations. Our versatile event space can be customized to accommodate gatherings of all kinds.

Yes! Your rental includes 200 mahogany Venice chairs, along with a variety of round, rectangular, and adjustable cocktail tables. Our dedicated venue staff also handles setup and teardown of these items.

The Ballroom at McKay offers flexible floor plans to accommodate your guest count, event style, and vision. Our venue planner will work with you to create a customized layout, whether you're planning a traditional seated reception, cocktail-style gathering, or a ceremony and reception in the same space.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the closest major commercial airport, offering convenient travel options for guests visiting from out of town.

Absolutely! The Ballroom at McKay allows you to host your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one convenient downtown location. Our team offers several room-flip options to seamlessly transform the ballroom between your ceremony and reception.

Absolutely! We love seeing couples personalize our venue to reflect their unique style. You're welcome to bring your own decorations, provided they follow our venue guidelines.

Our dedicated venue staff handles the setup and teardown of all venue-provided tables and chairs, allowing you to focus on enjoying your special day!

Yes! The Ballroom at McKay offers day-of wedding coordination services through Rye Venues for an additional fee. Our experienced coordinators assist with decoration setup and teardown, vendor communication, timeline management, ceremony coordination, and more to help your special day run smoothly.

You're welcome to bring your own wedding planner or day-of coordinator to help manage the details of your celebration. We also offer day-of coordination services through Rye Venues if you'd prefer to work with a team already familiar with our venue.

Yes! Your wedding rental includes a complimentary one-hour rehearsal, subject to venue availability. Your venue planner will work with you to schedule your rehearsal as close to your wedding date as possible.

The Ballroom at McKay offers a beautiful, flexible space for both your ceremony and reception. Our team can help transform the ballroom between events with several room-flip options.

We offer a recommended vendor list featuring experienced wedding and event professionals who can help bring your vision to life. Our team would be happy to share this resource with you during the planning process.

While main meals and appetizers must be provided by one of our approved catering partners, you're welcome to choose your own photographers, florists, DJs, planners, and other wedding professionals. Desserts and late-night snacks may also be provided by any licensed kitchen.

The Ballroom at McKay works with an extensive list of approved catering partners, offering a variety of delicious dining options to suit different styles and budgets. Our team can help you explore available caterers and find the perfect fit for your celebration.

You're welcome to select your caterer from our extensive list of approved catering partners. All main meals and appetizers must be provided by a caterer from this list. Desserts and late-night snacks may be sourced from any licensed kitchen.

The Ballroom at McKay has an extensive list of required catering partners who are familiar with our venue and event operations. With a variety of cuisines, service styles, and price points available, you'll have plenty of wonderful options to choose from!

Many of our approved catering partners can accommodate dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special meal requests. We recommend discussing your guests' specific needs directly with your selected caterer during the planning process.

The Ballroom at McKay offers in-house bar services with a variety of flexible beverage packages to complement your celebration. Our team would be happy to help you explore available options and find a package that fits your style and budget.

All alcoholic beverages must be provided through the Ballroom at McKay's bar services. Outside alcohol is not permitted, but our team can help you explore available beverage packages and selections for your celebration.

Yes! The Ballroom at McKay features a dedicated catering kitchen available for use by our approved catering partners.

Your full-day wedding rental includes access to the ballroom and fourth-floor dressing suite beginning at 10:00 AM, giving you plenty of time to prepare for your special day! If you'd like additional preparation time, we also offer an Early Morning Access Package for an additional fee.

All full-day wedding rentals at the Ballroom at McKay include 14 hours of access to the ballroom and dressing suite, with 13 hours for your celebration and one additional hour for cleanup. You'll also enjoy four consecutive hours of access to the 16th Floor Lounge and Roof Deck. Our team will work with you to create a flexible timeline with no required ceremony start time!

Yes! Additional rental time may be available to accommodate your wedding day timeline. We also offer a Morning Access Package for $750, providing early access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Contact our team to discuss available options for your celebration.

Wedding celebrations typically conclude by 11:00 PM, allowing an additional hour for cleanup. Our team will work with you to create an event timeline that makes the most of your rental period.

Guests are typically asked to depart by 11:00 PM, with vendors and all personal belongings removed by 12:00 AM. Our team will review your event timeline and departure requirements with you during the planning process.

Vendors are welcome to begin setup during your contracted rental period. If additional time is needed, early access may be arranged for an additional fee. Our team will work with you to coordinate vendor arrival times and ensure a smooth setup process.

Our dedicated venue staff handles the setup and teardown of venue-provided tables and chairs, trash removal, and general venue maintenance. You and your vendors are responsible for removing personal belongings, decorations, and outside rental items before the end of your rental period. For an even more stress-free experience, our day-of coordination services include decoration setup and teardown!

The Ballroom at McKay welcomes DJs, live music, and other entertainment to help bring your celebration to life!

Yes, event liability insurance is required. Our team can provide more information about the insurance requirements during the planning process.

Yes! Your furry friends are welcome to join you for your wedding ceremony. Dogs may be on-site beginning 15 minutes before the ceremony and must depart within 15 minutes afterward. Please contact your venue planner to discuss arrangements.

Real-flame candles are permitted at the Ballroom at McKay, provided the flame remains at least two inches below the top of the candle's container. Traditional sparklers are also permitted outdoors. Please note that cold sparklers and smoke machines are not allowed.

We love seeing couples personalize the Ballroom at McKay! To protect our historic venue, decorations may not be attached to walls using tape, adhesive hooks, nails, screws, or similar materials. Helium balloons, real flower petals, glitter, confetti, rice, birdseed, bubble machines, smoke machines, and cold sparklers are also prohibited. Artificial flower petals are permitted for ceremonies.

The Ballroom at McKay welcomes music and entertainment as part of your celebration! Please contact our team to review any applicable sound restrictions, entertainment guidelines, and event end-time requirements.

The Ballroom at McKay offers stunning photo opportunities throughout the venue, from our elegant chandeliers and marble columns to the 16th Floor Roof Deck overlooking downtown Grand Rapids. Please coordinate with our team regarding access to specific spaces or any special photography arrangements.

We understand that every celebration is unique! Please discuss any outside furniture, specialty rentals, or decor with our team in advance so we can coordinate delivery, setup, and removal while ensuring everything works with your event layout and venue guidelines.

Full-day wedding rentals at The Ballroom at Mckay start at $2,000. Pricing varies depending on your event date, season, and availability. Contact our team to receive detailed pricing and explore available dates for your celebration!

Your Ballroom at McKay wedding rental includes 14 hours of access to the ballroom and fourth-floor dressing suite, along with four consecutive hours of access to the 16th Floor Lounge and Roof Deck. You'll also enjoy tables and chairs for up to 200 guests, a wooden dance floor, customizable lighting, a dedicated catering kitchen, and venue staff.

Yes! The Ballroom at Mckay offers different rental rates depending on the day of the week, season, holidays, availability, and demand. Weekday rentals start at $2,000, with additional pricing options available for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Contact our team to explore pricing for your preferred date!

Yes! We can offer brief courtesy holds on available dates. Please contact our sales team to learn more about availability and holding your preferred date.

Start by scheduling a private tour of The Ballroom at Mckay! After your tour, our sales team will guide you through the booking process, including signing your rental agreement and submitting the required deposit to secure your date.

A deposit is required to officially reserve your wedding date. Our sales team will provide details about the deposit amount and payment requirements during the booking process.

The Ballroom at McKay offers a variety of optional enhancements to help personalize your celebration, including specialty dance floors, linens, audiovisual equipment, photo booths, rooftop micro-ceremonies, and day-of coordination services. A minimum beverage spend may also apply depending on your event date. Our team would be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of available options and pricing!

We require 50% of the venue fee to secure your wedding date. Your remaining venue rental fee and refundable damage deposit are due in advance of your celebration, with final bar and enhancement payments due three weeks before your event. Our team will provide a detailed payment schedule during the booking process.

Final bar and enhancement payments are due three weeks before your wedding. Your remaining venue rental fee and refundable damage deposit are due earlier in the planning process, as outlined in your rental agreement.

Cancellation and rescheduling terms are outlined in your rental agreement. We encourage you to review these details carefully and contact our team with any questions before booking.

Absolutely! We'd love to show you around The Ballroom at Mckay and help you envision your special day. Simply fill out our inquiry form, and a member of our sales team will reach out to schedule your private tour!