St. Cecilia Music Center

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

Offer from vendor

Micro Package

We have added a NEW Micro wedding package! Message us for more details!

About this venue

St. Cecilia Music Center is a historic wedding venue situated in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. When booking this facility for your big day, there are numerous event spaces to help bring your dream wedding to life. The Dexter Ballroom features elegant hardwood floors, west-facing windows, two Steinway grand pianos and a large kitchen. The ballroom can accommodate 250 standing guests or 184 for a plated dinner. There is also the Wege Recital Hall. It has enough space for 100 standing reception or 48 for a plated dinner. The room also boasts two grand pianos, a small kitchenette, and a fireplace. More-private gatherings may be held in the Mika Music Library, which provides couples and their loved ones with a warm, inviting atmosphere. It has walls with oak paneling, parquet floors, a piano, a kitchen, and a fireplace, and it can seat up to 48 guests. In addition, couples may avail of these and the venue’s other luxurious event spaces for their wedding ceremonies.

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Seated guest capacity

  • 1-200

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Indoor
24 Ransom Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Our event spaces

Royce Auditorium

The Perfect Space for Your Big Day!

Achieve a standing ovation in our largest hall, a space that can hold up to 650 guests positioned perfectly to view the performance or ceremony occurring on the stage.

Guest capacity

1-635 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Audio System State of the Art LED Lighting System Steinway Concert Grand Piano Music Stands & Chairs Choir Risers Back Stage Access Elevator Access Dressing Room Suite

Room cost

Ceremony Only (4 Hour Max) $1690. Rate is discounted if reception space is also booked to $1185

Wege Recital Hall

A Delightful Space for Any Special Occasion

Beautifully appointed with a platform stage, two grand pianos, ornate pillared walls, a fireplace, and a small kitchenette, this charming space is suitable for wedding ceremonies, recitals, receptions, showers, meetings, and more! Our full-day rental rate will give you access to the room from 12pm to 11:30pm on the day of your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Platform Stage Two Grand Pianos Kitchenette Fireplace

Room cost

Full Day Rentals (12pm - 11:30pm) Friday - Saturday: $1,520 Sunday - Thursday: $1,185 ($235 each additional hour) Ceremony Only (4 Hour Max) Friday-Saturday: $1185 ‍Sunday - Thursday: $955 Discounted rate if booked with reception space to $955

Mika Library

An Intimate Space for Memorable Moments

Oak-paneled walls, parquet flooring, cozy fireplace, two baby grand pianos, and kitchen facilities all contribute to the warm and welcoming ambiance of this lower level room, which holds 75 for a meeting or program or 48 seated at tables.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Two Baby Grand Pianos Fireplace Parquet Wood Flooring Full Kitchen Elevator Access

Room cost

Full Day Rentals (12pm - 11:30pm) Friday - Saturday: $1,185 Sunday - Thursday: $955 ($155 each additional hour), Ceremony ONLY 4hour max $955 Friday/Saturday, $775 Sunday-Thursday. Discounted rate if added to a reception space $775

Dexter Ballroom

A Dazzling Space for Your Grand Affair

The second-floor Dexter Ballroom is our largest banquet space with two grand pianos, kitchen facilities, elevator, restrooms, hardwood floors, and sunset views. Ideal for weddings and events! Full-day rental from 12pm to 11:30pm, flat rate includes tables, chairs, and setup/teardown.

Guest capacity

1-184 Seated

1-250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Platform Stage Two Steinway Grand Pianos Beautiful Refinished Wood Flooring Audio/Visual System Full Catering Kitchen Two Private Restrooms Elevator Access Tables and chairs Projector Microphone

Room cost

Full Day Rentals (12pm - 11:30pm) Friday - Saturday: $3,400 Sunday - Thursday: $2,365 ($280 each additional hour) Ceremony Only (4 Hour Max)Friday - Saturday: $2,140 ‍Sunday - Thursday: $1070

Royce Auditorium

The Perfect Space for Your Big Day!

Achieve a standing ovation in our largest hall, a space that can hold up to 650 guests positioned perfectly to view the performance or ceremony occurring on the stage.

Guest capacity

1-635 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Audio System State of the Art LED Lighting System Steinway Concert Grand Piano Music Stands & Chairs Choir Risers Back Stage Access Elevator Access Dressing Room Suite

Room cost

Ceremony Only (4 Hour Max) $1690. Rate is discounted if reception space is also booked to $1185

St. Cecilia Music Center packages

Wege Package

100 guests

Peak pricing $4,355

Off-peak pricing $3,320

Description

Ceremony in the Wege Recital Hall. Reception is in the Dexter Ballroom. Friday or Saturday dates: $4355 Sunday-Thursday dates: $3220

What’s included
  • Table & chairs with set up
  • A venue coordinator
  • Custom made welcome sign on lobby screen
  • Access to a mic, sound system and projector
  • Access to the Grand Pianos in both rooms
  • 1hr Rehearsal
  • Custom diagram of ceremony & reception space
  • Downtown parking lot for 50 vehicles
  • 2 dressing rooms
  • Lounge space for bridal party

Royce Package

184 guests

Peak pricing $4,450

Off-peak pricing $3,445

Description

Ceremony in the Royce Auditorium. Reception in the Dexter Ballroom. Friday or Saturday dates: $4450 Sunday-Thursday dates: $3445

What’s included
  • Table & chairs with set up
  • Custom made welcome sign on lobby screen
  • A venue coordinator
  • Access to a mic, sound system and projector
  • Access to the Grand Pianos in both rooms
  • 1hr Rehearsal
  • Custom diagram of ceremony & reception space
  • Downtown parking lot for 50 vehicles
  • 2 dressing rooms
  • Lounge space for bridal party

Micro Wedding Package

30 guests

Peak pricing $2,500

Off-peak pricing $2,000

Description

Max of 30 guests. Choose between the Wege Recital Hall and Mika Library for ceremony & reception. 8HR rental. Choose your hours between 10:00am & 11:00pm. Sunday-Thursday dates: $2000 Friday/Saturday dates: $2500

What’s included
  • Two dressing rooms
  • Parking spots for you and your guests
  • Table & chairs with setup
  • Custom Lobby Screen
  • Custom Floorplan

Available services that can be provided by St. Cecilia Music Center

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Sound / AV

Reviews

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7 reviews

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  • November Wedding

    •Verified review
    •Melissa V.•Nov 30

    We held our wedding reception in the Dexter Ballroom and could not be happier that we chose St. Cecilia to be our "something old." Nadine was our point of contact throughout the planning process and communicating with her was so easy! She answered all of our questions promptly and allowed us to come in multiple times to view the space as we planned decor and nailed down the little details of our wedding. The space is beautiful! We wanted a venue that was naturally pretty so that we didn't need much decor. All we really needed to do on the day was set up centerpieces, put the guest book out, and set up the cards and gifts station - no other decor required. One thing that we really appreciated was that St. Cecilia allowed us to change the time of our rental (you get 12 hours - noon to midnight) to 11:30 - 11:30 so that our families had time to decorate before our 1:30 ceremony. Parking at the venue was easy. We had 110 people and nobody had to park elsewhere. Everyone fit comfortably into the ballroom (we had 14 tables plus a sweetheart table for us) with a sizable dance floor without needing to move any furniture around. We had a meeting with Nadine a few weeks before the wedding to nail down our floor plan and final details, which eased a lot of anxiety. Everything flowed so smoothly on the day which is definitely a credit to all of our vendors. Highly recommend this venue!

  • Practically Perfect Experience

    •Verified review
    •Chelsea C.•Oct 11, 2025

    We had our wedding at St. Cecilia Music Center, and the whole experience was phenomenal. The venue itself is beautiful, and the staff were so incredibly kind and helpful. Cannot recommend enough!

  • St. Cecilia Music Review

    •Verified review
    •Cameo B.•Jul 18, 2025

    The team at St. Cecilia Music Center was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication was always quick, helpful, and friendly, putting us at ease throughout the wedding planning process. The venue itself was elegant and affordable, creating a welcoming atmosphere for our special day. Nadine, the event coordinator, went above and beyond to ensure everything was in order with our vendors, helping the day run smoothly without any issues. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding experience and are so grateful to the St. Cecilia team for making our vision a reality.

  • Amazing Staff and Venue

    •Verified review
    •Tyler Haaksma•Dec 17, 2024

    Working with St. Cecilia Music Center was a fantastic experience. Their communication was always on time, professional, and friendly, which made the planning process seamless. The quality of their work was exceptional - the venue was both functional and beautifully designed, and fit perfectly within our budget. The staff was amazing to work with and ensured that everything ran smoothly and on time on our special day. We are so grateful for the great service and support they provided.

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