The Cheney Place

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

The Cheney Place is a warehouse for those who can't wait to design their "urban meets vintage meets modern" wedding. We hope our building will woo you with its polished concrete and original hardwood floors, its frosted warehouse windows, and it's turn of the century freight elevator. The open format and crazy flexible space screams of possibility. And we just happen to host the area's largest collection of vintage furniture rentals onsite to make design a whole lot easier. We love old buildings. And we love great design. But what we really love is pulling it all together to help you create an amazing day!

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-300

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
1600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Our event spaces

The Ceremony Space

THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT GETTING MARRIED IN A WAREHOUSE.

This includes the option of using our collection of pews, vintage seating for your family (seating for up to 6 on each side), white bentwood chairs, chandeliers and rugs down the aisle, and arches we have available for you to get married in front of.

Guest capacity

1-225 Seated

1-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$850

Reception Space

Say hello to your own urban boutique event space. For those who can’t wait to design their industrial meets modern wedding.

With its polished concrete floors, frosted windows, exposed beams, historic elevator and market bulb lighting, your custom reception design is off to a great start. Our space can host receptions up to 300 guests. And we’ll work with you to fill it with the tables, furniture and chandeliers you love.

Guest capacity

1-300 Seated

1-300 Standing

Square footage

18,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Between $2,900 - $6,500

Second Floor

We book all types of events here, but we really like to think of ourselves as a great place to throw a party!

Original wood floors set the stage for this loft space. The eclectic mix of mid-century and modern vignettes, filled with clusters of chandeliers, make this the perfect space for your cocktail hour or small event.

Guest capacity

1-65 Seated

1-300 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$300 - $6,500

The Ceremony Space

THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT GETTING MARRIED IN A WAREHOUSE.

This includes the option of using our collection of pews, vintage seating for your family (seating for up to 6 on each side), white bentwood chairs, chandeliers and rugs down the aisle, and arches we have available for you to get married in front of.

Guest capacity

1-225 Seated

1-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$850

Available services that can be provided by The Cheney Place

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • The Cheney Place

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    •Allyssa P.•May 8, 2025

    We are SO thrilled that we chose The Cheney Place for our February wedding! From the moment we stepped inside, we knew it was the perfect venue. The combination of industrial charm, elegant details, and modern touches created the most breathtaking setting for our big day. The space is incredibly versatile, allowing us to bring our vision to life effortlessly. The natural light, gorgeous furniture, and unique décor elements made for stunning photos. Plus, having multiple levels gave our guests plenty of room to mingle, dance, and enjoy the celebration! The staff, especially Hannah, was incredible to work with! Leading up to our wedding, communication via email was easy and efficient, and they were always helpful in answering our questions. Everything went smoothly for both our rehearsal and wedding day, and we felt completely taken care of. Our only small frustration was the accessibility of the office staff from the main entrance. Since their office is on the far end of the second floor, they couldn’t hear us when we were dropping off or picking up décor, which led to some long waits outside, even when we had appointments. That said, this was a minor issue, and it in no way affected the actual wedding day, which was executed flawlessly! If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind venue with character, elegance, and a great team behind it, The Cheney Place is the perfect choice! We wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding day and are so grateful to the team for making it unforgettable.

  • Cannot recommend TCP enough!

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    •Kayla D.•Apr 29, 2025

    The Cheney Place is an incredible choice for a wedding venue! The entire staff was incredibly kind and helpful. From the day we booked, they were always available to answer any questions or help with anything we needed. They make planning a breeze! Meg was our day of coordinator and she was so sweet and helpful. Coordinated with all of the vendors ahead of time and made sure everything was set up perfectly! Ellie took over later in the day and made sure everything went smoothly and cleaned everything up so quickly and helped us get all of our stuff! I cannot stop raving about how great they were! On top of the great staff, the venue is absolutely stunning. I received so many compliments on how gorgeous the venue was and how it was unique. The elevator entrance for the bride was also a huge hit!! 100% would recommend to anyone that they get married here!

  • Amazing!

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    •Mackenzie G.•Apr 7, 2025

    I can’t say enough good things about the Cheney place and the staff! The venue was beautiful and perfect for our wedding! The staff is amazing. They are so responsive and considerate leading up to the day and on the day off they are there to help the whole day! They helped make the entire experience worry free!

  • Incredible venue and team!

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    •Paige R.•Mar 15, 2025

    The Cheney Place was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was friendly, fast, and comprehensive - they answered all of our questions and provided helpful guidance every step of the way. On the day of, their team executed everything flawlessly, setting up the beautiful, clean, elegant, and fun space to perfection. They made the whole event run so smoothly that all of our guests, family, and vendors raved about it. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue and highly recommend The Cheney Place to any couple looking to host the wedding of their dreams.

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