Attended my husband's company party and the venue was fantastic! Especially liked they had not only…read morecoffee available for after dessert but a variety of teas. One of the other attendees told me to check out how fancy the individual restrooms were. Nicest ones I've ever seen!

What a dumpster fire of a business. Had weeding there. All the guests are treated based on "my…read morepersonal views". - as said by the bartender. She hand picked people to like and hate and inserted herself in every aspect of the night

A party or reception can be even better, just add the Wave Room. April knows how to take care of…read moreyou. From themed wedding receptions to birthday or anniversary parties, the Wave Room is your place. The food is top notch! I have been blessed to photograph here during many different events, and have held business meetings here. Always great service!

Gorgeous wedding venue! I loved how there were many different areas to gather and celebrate!read more

The wedding ceremony setting was the worst. No one could see the faces, gowns, etc. of the wedding…read moreparty including the minister. The backlighting was so severe, it was horrible. The wedding party had to be very disappointed. The food was pulled pork and it was burnt. I was just a guest. I wrote the management to see if they have curtains to block the light coming in. No reply.

What a great event space. I booked a cake decorating class for a Galentine's event via Eventbrite…read more It was held by the space's owner, Vanessa. I don't know a soul at the event but I still had a wonderful time! Vanessa introduced herself and gave a tour of the space. She said the space is available for bachelorette parties, private parties etc. It has a large unisex bathroom, plenty of parking, tables chairs etc. The space was set up for our cake event with matching balloons and ribbons. She even had tea/cocoa/mimosas and charcuterie and cookies for us. How sweet. She led the entire class and came around d to give tips and help. She also had her camera set up to the Tv so we could see exactly what she was doing even though I was at the other end of the table. She speaks loud enough to hear and did not need a microphone. My cake came out wonderful. She had a staging area for photos including glitter! There was also a couch to pose on and she was taking Polaroids for us. So fun. I packed up my cake in a clear to go container. The container was not my favorite container- and touched the icing a bit- but it's ok- my cake was not for any special occasion. The next night, I shared the cake with friends at dinner. It was beautiful and delicious. See pics. The event space is called Alma Mia. Vanessa, the owner, has been here 6 years and owns Sweet Details GR, which makes real fancy cakes for weddings etc. Check out her event space and her instagram @almamiagr @sweetdetails.gr @sweetdetails.weddings

I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this venue. I considered it for an event, but very…read moreglad that I looked elsewhere. I attended a reception here, and that sealed the deal for me entirely. They really advertise for a much better experience than what is given in reality, including "on-Site and Transportation to and from the venue," which means that if equipment breaks down (and it did) that you are left waiting to pile onto a bus whenever they can get one to your guests. Walking into the space, all I could see was an awful slab floor. It looked as if they were still in renovation stage or something. Just awful. Your guests get one little coat rack that looks as if they bought it online, and it's in a back hallway as you make your way to the restrooms. It's a cramped space and I wonder why this place was so poorly built, but then I remembered what I call the 'benefactor factor,' and it became more and more clear. The only way that this place becomes "gorgeous," as it's been referred to in other posts, is if you spend a ton of money with a trained event professional (outside and separate cost, of course) to beautify it. Otherwise, you have a small room with a slab floor to work with. The only redeeming quality of the place is the outside deck.

Attended a wedding for my good friends. Really neat setting. The roof extension off the back porch…read morecame in clutch as it rained the entire day of the wedding. It's surrounded by trees and made for a wonderful wedding setting. About 80-90 attendees and it was a great size, more than 90 would probably overwhelm the space. Logistics and transport were not super smooth, but all was well once we finally got there.

Came here for a wedding of a good friend. It is a beautiful venue both inside and out. There was…read moreplenty of space for cocktail hour. There way a little concern of rain but because of all the covered space it helped to lower the stress. Plenty of parking for guests.

An absolutely beautiful ceremony and reception venue with the most kind and helpful people running…read moreit. Tammy, Darryl and Kelly are so amazing. They were a huge help in making my day run as successful as it was. I recommend this venue to all.

Amazing Venue for Our Dream Wedding!…read more Venue3Two is an INCREDIBLE place to celebrate a wedding in West Michigan! My husband and I were looking for a beautiful venue with historic charm, & we were blessed to find this gem so close to home! Spending the morning at Venue3Two as we prepared for the ceremony was such a peaceful experience! As I got my hair & makeup done, as we got dressed, as we did our first look, as we took pictures with the bridal party, I was just amazed by the romantic elegance found in every corner & every room of the 1920s mansion! Then, after we returned from the ceremony at my church, one of my favorite moments of the day was bustling my dress in the bridal suite on the second floor & looking out the window to the backyard where I saw guests relaxing on the terrace & enjoying cornhole & giant jenga (outdoor games the venue provided). During the cocktail hour and reception, I loved being able to enjoy drinks in the great room as well as the charcuterie table in the dining room, being able to feel the sunshine through the large windows as we dined in the conservatory, & being able to find delicious desserts in the kitchen. Another one of my favorite parts of the venue was the fireplace in the great room where we displayed the family wedding photos on top of the mantle. Every time I walked past it, I found guests & other vendors taking a look at the photos which made me smile! We also had our engagement photos displayed on the giant TV in the conservatory which people loved to look at throughout the cocktail hour & reception! In the evening, the terrace was magical with its outdoor lights providing a perfect romantic setting for the rest of the night. I can't believe how smoothly everything ran throughout the day, and that is because of the incredible service provided by the Venue3Two team! They were very professional & attentive, and my venue coordinator, Stochia McDaniel, was so incredibly helpful as we discussed & planned the big day for several months! I heard numerous comments from guests at how beautiful the venue is, and I loved sharing their inspiring mission statement (if you haven't yet, please check it out: https://www.venue3two.com/investment). I can't sing enough praises of Venue3Two for making my dream wedding a reality!

Absolute stunning venue. Amazing for a wedding. The staff was great, food was great - ambience…read moreworld class. Highly recommend.

We found a place that offers kids a fun interactive hands on experience that includes some learning…read morealong the way. If your kiddos like to have fun and explore you need to visit the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. They have exhibits that change often that include local or even trending kids shows! The museum has two floors and has an elevator. They have an array of learning and interactive opportunities. You can find a list of days and times on their website! When we were there we got a chance to learn about music and the kids got to play some instruments. The museum is very inclusive and friendly! They offer sensory kits at the front desk if needed too! According to their website the "kits include noise reduction headphones, a weighted vest and suspenders, emotion recognition flashcards..." All the team members we have encountered have been kind and helpful! My only comment of suggestion would be for a little more adult seating in some of the "middle sections" of the museum. There are a few spots all along the walls but not much towards the middle. I understand it creates more opportunities for grownups to get involved with the kids too but for those of us with disabilities that need a minute to catch our breath it was difficult to find a spot close to where my kids were. Lots of interactive play and many memories made here! I highly suggest visiting. The rate to visit is $12 per person but they offer many types of discounted rates for different reasons. All rate information is available on their website. Parking can be a challenge as they do not have their own parking structure and the closest parking is side street meter parking that you can pay using the parking app. They do not validate parking.

What a cutie patootie children's museum! Grand Rapids Children's Museum is small, but it's…read moreeverything you need in a children's museum, and a great place for young children to play. I visited with a tween and teenager, so we were definitely a little older than the target age. That said, my children had a great time! I had to practically pull them away when it was time to leave. When we arrived, we were told to explore and "follow our hearts" around the museum. I loved that! This children's museum really encourages self-directed play, which is obvious by all of the fun, open-ended objects everywhere. You've got the giant blocks, magna-tiles, LEGO tables, pretend kitchen and house, and lots of other things. Both of my children gravitated to The Spin Zone, a three-tiered table that uses centrifugal force to power different objects. Upstairs, there's a bubble area, where you can create giant bubbles; a play house to pretend in; a train table to drive trains around; a makerspace to make stuff in; and an exhibit called Weathering Emotions, a walk-through spot where you can learn about and experience emotions. Some of these exhibits are permanent, and some are just visiting, so your visit might vary. I would say that the Grand Rapids Children's Museum is the perfect place for ages 2 to 10. Beyond that age, it's definitely fun, but it might not hold the attention of older kids. But that's OK! This children's museum is a space for the little kids, and that's perfect.