The Colony Club

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $12,000

Packages

Prices start at $156

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

Offer from vendor

$10 Off 2026 Wedding Packages

$10 off per guest on any wedding package for all remaining 2026 dates, as well as January–April 2027.

About this venue

Located at the corner of Montcalm and Park Avenue, is a historic and impeccable event space for weddings and private events in Detroit. Featuring gold leaf ceilings, glimmering crystal chandeliers, and exquisite Louis XVI décor, it offers an unparalleled experience for any occasion. Unequivocally one of the city’s most charming and breathtaking event spaces. With outstanding service and attention to every detail, Forbes Hospitality will ensure that any occasion is truly unforgettable.

Best of Zola 2026

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-350

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Indoor
2310 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Our event spaces

Grand Ballroom

Two floors of opulence and elegance

Consisting of a 3,960 square foot main floor and a 1,300 square foot mezzanine overlooking the Grand Ballroom, this space also features high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, one-of-a-kind chandeliers, and an abundance of 1920's charm that your guests are sure to remember.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Square footage

3,960

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party

Included in this room:

- Access to The Drawing Room for Cocktail Hour

Petite Ballroom

A cozy ceremony and reception space, which can also be used solely for a cocktail hour, ceremony, or meeting space.

The Petite Ballroom features high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and over 2,700 square feet of event space.

Guest capacity

50-120 Seated

50-120 Standing

Square footage

2,770

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Access to Bar Charles for Cocktail Hour

The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room is an exquisite backdrop for your special occasion.

Inspired by European salons and drawing rooms of the past, The Drawing Room is an expansive gallery and sitting room on the 2nd floor of The Colony Club. It is the perfect setting for elegant receptions, impactful meetings, and style-forward occasions of every kind.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Square footage

3,057

Ideal for

Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Room cost

$2,000

Bar Charles

An incomparable private bar and meeting space uniting our outstanding offerings and services with impeccable design and ambience.

Step inside the doors of The Colony Club and experience Bar Charles, the newly refinished bar and event space. With exquisitely designed and bespoke furnishings, Bar Charles’ unparalleled atmosphere and upscale offerings make it the perfect locale for your private cocktail hours, company celebrations, and unique rendezvous of all kinds.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 120 Standing

Square footage

3,165

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Other

Room cost

$1,000

Grand Ballroom

Two floors of opulence and elegance

Consisting of a 3,960 square foot main floor and a 1,300 square foot mezzanine overlooking the Grand Ballroom, this space also features high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, one-of-a-kind chandeliers, and an abundance of 1920's charm that your guests are sure to remember.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Square footage

3,960

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party

Included in this room:

- Access to The Drawing Room for Cocktail Hour

Petite Ballroom

A cozy ceremony and reception space, which can also be used solely for a cocktail hour, ceremony, or meeting space.

The Petite Ballroom features high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and over 2,700 square feet of event space.

Guest capacity

50-120 Seated

50-120 Standing

Square footage

2,770

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Access to Bar Charles for Cocktail Hour

The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room is an exquisite backdrop for your special occasion.

Inspired by European salons and drawing rooms of the past, The Drawing Room is an expansive gallery and sitting room on the 2nd floor of The Colony Club. It is the perfect setting for elegant receptions, impactful meetings, and style-forward occasions of every kind.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Square footage

3,057

Ideal for

Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Room cost

$2,000

Bar Charles

An incomparable private bar and meeting space uniting our outstanding offerings and services with impeccable design and ambience.

Step inside the doors of The Colony Club and experience Bar Charles, the newly refinished bar and event space. With exquisitely designed and bespoke furnishings, Bar Charles’ unparalleled atmosphere and upscale offerings make it the perfect locale for your private cocktail hours, company celebrations, and unique rendezvous of all kinds.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 120 Standing

Square footage

3,165

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Other

Room cost

$1,000

The Colony Club packages

THE MADISON PACKAGE

Peak pricing $157

Off-peak pricing $157

Description

Includes: Four Passed Appetizers; Salad Course; Entrée Course; 4.5 hours of premium bar service, champagne toast for head table, gourmet coffee & tea station, chiavari chairs, full length linen, napkins, door host, coat check (weather permitting), wedding suite, parking and cake service.

THE GRAND PACKAGE

Peak pricing $167

Off-peak pricing $167

Description

Includes: Four Passed Appetizers; Salad Course; Entrée Course; Late Night Station; 4.5 hours of premium bar service, champagne toast for all guests, deluxe coffee & tea station, chiavari chairs, full length linen, napkins, door host, coat check (weather permitting), wedding suite, parking, and cake service.

THE VERSAILLES PACKAGE

Peak pricing $209

Off-peak pricing $209

Description

Includes: Lamb Chop Station; Jumbo Shrimp Display; Four Passed Appetizers; Pasta Course; Salad Course; Entrée Course; Sorbet Course; Late Night Station; 4.5 hours of premium bar service, wine pour w/ dinner, champagne toast for all guests, deluxe coffee & tea station served w/ a fresh fruit display, chiavari chairs, full length linen, napkins, door host, coat check (weather permitting), wedding suite, parking, and cake service.

THE PARK AVENUE BUFFET

50-250 guests

Peak pricing $156

Off-peak pricing $156

Description

Includes: Four Passed Appetizers; Choice of Salad; 3 Proteins; Pasta; Potatoes; Vegetables; Desserts; 4.5 hours of premium bar service, champagne toast for all guests, gourmet coffee & tea station, chiavari chairs, full length linen, napkins, door host, coat check (weather permitting), wedding suite, parking, and cake service.

Available services that can be provided by The Colony Club

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Sound / AV

The Colony Club menu options

$157-209 per guest

Wedding Menus

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    Reviews

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    Rating: 4.9

    4.9 out of 5

    7 reviews

    • MB

      Morgana B.

      Rating: 5
      •May 8, 2026

      Best venue ever!

      From our first conversation, the team at The Colony Club made planning our wedding feel effortless. They took charge of every detail—from the menu and bar service to table setup—which allowed us to focus on enjoying our engagement instead of stressing over logistics. Their communication was clear and responsive throughout the entire process, and they anticipated our needs before we even had to ask. On our wedding day, everything ran smoothly and looked beautiful, exactly as we had envisioned. The staff worked behind the scenes to make sure our guests were taken care of and our celebration felt special. We'd highly recommend The Colony Club to any couple looking for a venue that truly handles it all.

      Forbes Hospitality Sales Team Forbes•May 12, 2026

      Hello Morgana - thank you for the glowing 5-star review of your wedding experience with the Colony Club! We're so glad to hear that everything was executed flawlessly and that you and your guests had a wonderful time. Congratulations and thanks for choosing the Colony Club to host your wedding!

    • SK

      Sarah K.

      Rating: 5
      •Dec 7, 2025

      Amazing Wedding!

      Choosing The Colony Club as our wedding reception venue was one of the best decisions we made. After getting engaged, we toured multiple metro and downtown Detroit venues with the hope of finding something elegant, classic, and timeless. Many were beautiful—but when we walked into The Colony Club, we immediately felt that this was the one. The entire style and vibe were exactly what we were looking for. We fell in love with every space—from Bar Charles to the breathtaking Grand Ballroom. We were also impressed by how much was included without extra add-on costs: tables, chairs, food, liquor, signature drinks, and more. It made planning easier and helped us stay within budget. From our very first meeting, we worked with Amber, our sales manager, and she stayed with us up until the week of the wedding. Amber was absolutely exceptional throughout the entire process. She was helpful, organized, flexible, and so easy to communicate with. We met multiple times at the venue, both with and without her, while making decisions for the big day, and she was always available to answer questions, address concerns, and offer thoughtful advice. Amber took care of coordinating with our other vendors, and I never once felt worried about how things would come together. Even during the stressful week leading up to the wedding—when I was emailing and calling constantly—she was patient, reassuring, and truly amazing to work with. Now the food… wow. It was exceptional! We still have guests raving about everything—from the appetizers to the entrées. The service and quality exceeded all of our expectations, and friends and family continue to tell us what an incredible wedding it was. From our very first appointment with Amber to the moment our reception began, we could not imagine having our wedding anywhere else. We will always look back on our wedding day with so much gratitude, happiness, and appreciation that we chose The Colony Club. If you’re considering this venue, trust me—you will not regret it!

      Forbes Hospitality Sales Team Forbes•Dec 8, 2025

      Hello Joe and Sarah! Thank you so much for the very thorough and detailed review of your wedding experience with the Colony Club. We're so happy to hear that Amber and our team took such great care of you throughout the planning process and helped everything run so smoothly. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback to share with future customers. Thanks again for choosing the Colony Club to celebrate and congratulations!

    • AS

      Asia S.

      Rating: 5
      •Oct 28, 2025

      The Spearmans

      The colony club was such a beautiful venue and the staff was amazing. My wedding night was truly amazing. I will say the food that I tried during the tasting was better than the food the night of my wedding. Some of the notes I left for the food was not aligned. For example I asked for roasted vegetables and the vegetables were not roasted. Also the food was not seasoned at all.

      Forbes Hospitality Sales Team Forbes•Oct 30, 2025

      Hello Asia, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review for your experience with the Colony Club. We're so sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations. Please note, we are reviewing your comments with our culinary team to ensure that this does not happen again. We're happy to hear though that you still had an amazing time and that all of the staff you encountered helped make the experience perfect. Thanks again for choosing the Colony Club!

    • CP

      Christiana P.

      Rating: 4
      •Jul 5, 2025

      Great elegant wedding space

      The Colony Club was an exceptional venue for our wedding. Their communication was prompt, with a 24-hour response time to all our inquiries. The quality of their work and the value they provided was regal - the food was delicious, the drinks were excellent, and they ensured everyone was well-fed and knew where to go throughout the event. They were extremely helpful in connecting the vendors and making sure the day ran smoothly. The only minor issue was a lack of clarity around third party parking, as one of our guests had their car broken into in the garage, which we wish had been better communicated upfront. Overall, the Colony Club contributed greatly to making our special day perfect.

      Forbes Hospitality Sales Team Forbes•Jul 8, 2025

      Hello Christiana, thank you for your review of your wedding experience at the Colony Club! We're so happy to hear that everything went so smoothly and that you and your guests enjoyed the wedding experience. Thank you!

    • LI

      Lacey I.

      Rating: 5
      •Jun 21, 2025

      May 2025 Wedding

      The team at The Colony Club was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding in the petite ballroom. From the moment we first reached out, they were incredibly responsive, accommodating, and experienced in helping us plan our special day. The venue itself is truly stunning, with a beautiful, ornate, and unique decor that created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. The food was absolutely amazing - our guests are still raving about it! The staff went above and beyond to ensure all of our wants, needs, and requests were met, which made the day so much easier and more enjoyable for us. We are so grateful for their exceptional service and highly recommend The Colony Club to any couple looking for a unique and memorable wedding venue.

      Forbes Hospitality Sales Team Forbes•Jun 23, 2025

      Hello Lacey! Thank you for the glowing review of the Colony Club venue and of your experience from planning to execution! We're so glad to hear that you and your guests had such an enjoyable wedding experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review, thank you!

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    Once you have your date and venue picked out, your sales manager will create a contract and proposal. The contract confirms your event date, time frame, venue, minimum spend requirement, deposit schedule and general estimate. To lock in your event, we require the signed contract and proposal, along with a $5,000 deposit.
    We accept cash, check, card payments or ACH/wire transfers. Any card transaction is subject to a 3% processing fee added at the time of payment. Checks should be made out to either Twentieth Century Inc. (Gem Weddings) or Colony Club Entertainment (Colony Club Weddings). We can accept personal checks for all payments except the final payment which would require a certified check (cashiers check or money order). Any physical payments should be brought to the Gem Theatre Event Offices at 333 Madison Avenue.
    Since we have an amazing in-house catering team, we do not allow outside catering. You are able to bring in a wedding cake from a licensed bakery. Any food or beverage vendors such as a specialty late night station, dessert, cappuccino cart, etc. must be approved by your sales manager prior to contracting that vendor and may be subject to an outside vendor fee.
    Absolutely! We recommend asking during your RSVP process as you will need these details with your final count. Our Chef and his team will provide specialty meals for those guests in need as long as we know ahead of time. During the event, we will do our best to accommodate “on the spot” requests, but there will be delays to prepare something special so the more we know ahead of time, the more seamless dining experience for all guests. *Special Note: Our kitchen does not cook with any nut oils and all chicken and beef entrees are Halal
    Forbes Hospitality does not permit the packaging and removal of any food or beverage that is not consumed during the scheduled event, except wedding cake. If you’d like to take leftover cake home, please ask your bakery to provide a box as we do not have boxes on-site.
    No outside alcohol is allowed in any of our venues. This includes any alcohol the wedding party may have brought with them from the party bus or limo. Any outside alcohol brought in will be confiscated. Other policies: we do not serve shots. No alcohol can be brought in as favors.
    Forbes Hospitality does provide a preferred vendor list to all booked couples; however you are welcome to bring in your own vendors. Our list is highly recommended as it is a comprehensive list of vendors who are here quite often, who know our rules and how we operate, and can offer specific suggestions based on our venues. All vendors have access to the building up to three hours before the event start time.
    We do not allow outside dance floors to be brought in as they mark up and potentially ruin the existing hard wood floors. Dance floor adhesive wraps are also not permitted at either venue. We do not allow anything to be taped or adhered to the floors or walls.
    We do allow indoor sparkler machines that don’t use real flame, as well as the low lying fog (not a fog haze machine).
    Yes! We do allow candles as long as they are enclosed in glass and we try to limit candles to three per table, especially in the summer months. We do not allow real flame or glass to be set on the floor for a ceremony or reception.
    Nothing can be affixed to anything on property, including floors, walls, chandeliers, light fixtures or pillars. Any signage or flower walls must be free standing. Confetti, glitter, bubbles, loose petals and similar items are also prohibited. Remember, all décor must be removed within one hour after the conclusion of the event.
    Both venues include on-site parking at the garage located directly behind each venue. Gem Theatre weddings utilize the Gem Garage at 1901 Brush Street and Colony Club weddings utilize the Comerica Garage at 50 W. Montcalm. Guests will have a very short walk from the garage to the front doors of the venue. We do not allow valet at any venue.
    Yes, guests are able to leave their vehicles overnight as needed, however both garages are not secure overnight and it’s up to the guests own liability.
    We love dogs!! They’re more than welcome to attend or be part of the ceremony portion of the event. Ceremony only! No pets are permitted within the building during the cocktail hour or reception.
    We include 5.5 hours for a reception (includes cocktail hour), with an extra half hour if the ceremony is on-site. You’ll have access to the building, along with all vendors, at least three hours before the start time. You also have up to one hour after the event concludes to load Wedding FAQ’s – Forbes Hospitality out. The average start time for a ceremony or reception is typically within 5:00pm-6:00pm. Midnight is the absolute latest end time we can offer (except for New Years Eve weddings).
    That’s correct! The 4.5 hour bar is typically split between cocktail hour and the reception. It’s open for one hour for the cocktail hour, we’ll then close the bar to have guests move to their seats for dinner, and then proceed with some of the traditional reception formalities, such as wedding party introductions, cake cutting, speeches & toasts. On average the bar is closed for one hour and will then be open for the rest of the evening. The bar closure time can be flexible, but must close for at least a half hour in between.
    Yes! Both the Gem Theatre and Colony Club have updated HVAC units to keep the temperature controlled all year round. We will also provide a complimentary coat check attendant for any event that weather permits.
    60” round tables and a select amount of rectangle tables, along with Chiavari chairs are included with all weddings and events. We also include black or ivory floor length linen, as well as black or ivory napkins. Upgraded napkin colors are available to be added through your sales manager. Outside rental items, such as rental linens, tables, chairs, charger plates, etc. must be approved by the sales manager and delivered at least 48 hours before the day of the wedding.
    Yes! Both venues have guest elevators that reach each floor. There are no stairs required to enter the Colony Club front doors and the Gem Theatre has a designated entrance to accommodate any guest that may not be able to use the front stairs.
    While this is always something to consider looking into, we do not require liability or event insurance. Forbes Hospitality has their own insurance and there is a $500 security deposit added to each contract to cover incidentals. If not used, this security deposit will be refunded to you after the event.
    Ceremony rehearsals cannot be booked until 2-4 weeks out from the wedding and are subject to change based on our event calendar. Rehearsals will likely take place on the Wednesday or Thursday before your wedding as we typically are booked Friday through Sunday for private events. Rehearsals are scheduled for 1 hour and lead by your venue manager and officiant. A rehearsal at the venue is neither required nor necessary unless it’s helpful to the couple.
    A day of coordinator or wedding planner is not included or required. There is a venue manager that will be assigned to each couple the week of the wedding and will be the onsite contact throughout the wedding day. The venue manager will be able to assist with some setup items, like place cards, card box, guest book, etc. but will not setup any décor, centerpieces, photobooths, etc. Each couple is responsible for their setup or hiring a florist, decorator or day of coordinator to setup their specialty items.
    Please make sure you are certain before signing the contract – all deposits are nonrefundable and non-transferable.
    At the Gem Theatre, you’ll have the building all to yourself whether you’re utilizing each of the spaces or not. At the Colony Club, we have two ballrooms on separate floors; the Grand Ballroom on the 3rd floor & mezzanine level, and the Petite Ballroom on the 4th floor. There is the likely possibility that there could be two events on the same day, however we will stagger the start times by at least an hour to avoid all guests entering at the same time. We do offer a building buyout option which would include both ballrooms and provides exclusive access.

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