Weddings & Receptions

The spectacular Huizenga Grand Room, combined with the adjacent Loeschner Grand Atrium enhanced by a large Chihuly chandelier, is one of the largest rooms for rent in Grand Rapids. When setting the ceremony in the Loeschner Atrium your guests will be seated under the stars, viewed through the leaf-shaped glass skylight. After the ceremony, guests can easily flow into the elegant Huizenga Grand Room for a reception. The Huizenga Grand Room features 20-foot ceilings and a 100-foot wall of windows facing east, overlooking beautiful wooded wetlands.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Unique to the Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, landmark works of contemporary sculpture by international masters offer thoughtful, thought-provoking aesthetics, in keeping with the essence of the Japanese garden tradition and philosophy.

The DeVos Japanese Garden begins with an artful design by Hoichi Kurisu and the firm Kurisu International. His work ranks among the finest Japanese gardens outside of Japan, among them Portland Japanese Garden (Oregon), Anderson Gardens (Rockford, Illinois), and Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden (Delray Beach, Florida).

A grand waterfall is nestled within our acclaimed Sculpture Park. The site features water cascading over a 30-foot-high rock scape into a pond inhabited by ornamental koi. Sculpture surrounds this location, making it an elegant setting for an intimate wedding. This site can accommodate up to 240 seated guests in the evening. It is the ideal unique outdoor setting for your special day.

The spectacular Huizenga Grand Room easily accommodates 460 guests for seated dinner events or more for a strolling cocktail reception. The Huizenga Grand Room features 20-foot-high ceilings and a 100-foot wall of windows facing east. Overlooking a beautiful wooded wetlands area, the Huizenga Grand Room is one of the largest event rooms in Grand Rapids and, arguably, the most beautiful. The Huizenga Grand Room may be divided in half (Huizenga Grand North or Huizenga Grand South) to suit mid-size weddings. The Loeschner Grand Atrium may be added to the Huizenga Grand Room for a combined wedding and reception space.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Huizenga Grand Room North—half of the Huizenga Grand Room—features 20-foot-high ceilings and a 50-foot wall of windows facing east, overlooking a beautiful wooded wetlands area. It’s the ideal location for a mid-size wedding or reception.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Huizenga Grand Room South—half of the Huizenga Grand Room—features 20-foot-high ceilings and a 50-foot wall of windows facing east, overlooking a beautiful wooded wetlands area. It’s the ideal location for a mid-size wedding or reception.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

With a charm suitable for weddings, bridal showers, anniversary parties or other special social occasions, the combined Hauenstein and Pfeiffer Rooms accommodate up to 160 guests for a wedding ceremony or reception. These rooms include access to individually furnished patios overlooking the Volunteer Tribute Garden.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

With large windows that overlook 30 acres of natural wetlands, nature trails and the award-winning Lena Meijer Children's Garden, the versatile Pfeiffer Room has a charm suitable for smaller weddings. This room includes access to individually furnished patios overlooking the Volunteer Tribute Garden. The Pfeiffer Room accommodates up to 80 guests for a wedding ceremony and may be combined with the neighboring Hauenstein Room to double the capacity.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

The DeVos Van Andel Piazza features a natural, open setting for your wedding, surrounded by sculptures, meandering paths and quiet walkways. Hold your wedding in this sprawling space that holds different vantage points for a uniquely stunning ceremony.

With large windows overlooking 30 acres of natural wetlands, nature trails and the award-winning Lena Meijer Children's Garden, the versatile Hauenstein Room has a charm suitable for smaller weddings. This room includes access to individually furnished patios overlooking the Volunteer Tribute Garden. The Hauenstein Room, which accommodates up to 80 guests for a wedding ceremony, may be combined with the neighboring Pfeiffer Room to double the capacity.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Picture your special day in this romantic landscape. The tall trees in the Gwen Frostic Woodland Shade Garden provide a canopy of shade in summer months, creating the ideal space for an intimate wedding ceremony. Trillium, goldenrod, geranium and baneberry are just a few of Mother Nature’s added spring touches. Hydrangeas, hostas and fringed bleeding heart offer a feast for the eyes throughout the summer.

The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation Room features three walls of windows, with vistas of the Volunteer Tribute Garden, Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, the natural wetlands, and the Frey Boardwalk. This room, nestled in the lower level, has an inviting entryway with a vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan. With warm jewel tones, panoramic views, and natural lighting, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation Room makes a wonderful hideaway for any wedding or reception requiring a more intimate setting.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

The Amphitheater Garden is a manicured terraced lawn that overlooks the stage and provides great views and acoustics to the entire seating area. Trees, perennials and bold tropical exotics enhance this unique social venue. Containers overflow with flowers and colorful garden beds enrich this beautiful backdrop for your special day.

Truly depicting the Victorian era, the Earl & Donnalee Holton Victorian Garden Parlor and Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse are wonderful for a lovely wedding. Filled with seasonal displays, they offer a delightful garden setting whose beauty changes every three to four months to reflect and complement the unique art and sculpture exhibitions. Laced with color and changing designs, these dramatic gardens create a relaxing ambiance for any special occasion.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Rent a personal Garden of Eden for a wedding ceremony. The lush Tropical Conservatory is ideal for serene wedding ceremonies with up to 30 guests. Colorful hibiscus, majestic palms, banana trees, and the sounds of the small streams and rushing waterfalls enhance this once-in-a-lifetime wedding experience.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

The entire grounds and facility may be rented in the evenings for an exclusive one-of-a-kind affair. Utilize each of the rooms for maximum setup and flow and allow your guests to stroll and discover the beauty of sculpture and horticulture.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Our 1930s-era farm features flowering garden beds, an apple orchard, farm sculptures, a farmhouse, a 100-year-old barn and a working windmill. The farmhouse, which has a charming room with a gas-burning fireplace and kitchenette, accommodates up to 24 guests.

Meijer Gardens Culinary Arts & Events, the internal caterer for Meijer Gardens, has earned a reputation for unparalleled taste, service and style. Three approved outside caterers are also available.

Meijer Gardens' Certified Technical Specialists provide cutting-edge equipment and services to make any vision a reality. The audiovisual team will effectively create an event that exceeds expectations.