The Ballroom at McKay

Name: The Ballroom at McKay
Address: 146 Monroe Center Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, US
Telephone: +16169511078
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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The Ballroom at McKay

An elegant + historic wedding & events ballroom in the heart of downtown GR. Built in 1914 🥂 ⚲ Grand Rapids, Michigan
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The Ballroom at McKay exudes elegance, tradition and history. There is a rich story that exists in the space with culture infused throughout. Classic ballroom elements are brought to life with grand gestures and intimate details, creating a space that is timeless where some of life’s most special occasions and moments can be celebrated. Architectural Details:
•10,900 square feet of event space
•Eight, twenty-four foot Doric columns
•Original marble walls and detailing
•Room darkening capabilities on all windows
•Event lighting installation
•State of the art commercial kitchen
•Enhanced acoustics
•In house audio system

Furnishings:
•Mahogany Venice chairs
•Sixty inch round tables
•Six feet by thirty inch banquet tables
•Thirty inch diameter by forty-two inch tall cocktail tables
•Wood parquet dance floor
•Adjustable staging sections
•Multi-piece, custom black lacquer and mirror finish bars
•Floor length guest table linens and napkins

09/22/2026

Reminiscing on L + J’s stunning wedding reception ♥️

From the lively dancing to the delicate heart-shaped napkins, every detail was thoughtfully considered and beautifully executed.

Photographer: West Michigan Wedding Photographer | Jaymi
Venue: The Ballroom at McKay | Michigan Wedding Venue
Cake: Nantucket Baking Company
DJ: Complete Michigan

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09/14/2026

A first dance straight out of a fairytale 🌹✨

We’re still swooning over L + J’s romantic Valentine’s Day wedding. 🤍

Photographer: West Michigan Wedding Photographer | Jaymi
Venue: The Ballroom at McKay | Michigan Wedding Venue

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08/21/2026

One thing about The Ballroom at McKay | Michigan Wedding Venue? Our team is full of detailaholics. 🥂

From your venue planner to your event manager to your bartenders, every member of our team genuinely loves weddings and events. We’re the people who notice the little things, care about the details, and want to make sure everything feels just right on your wedding day. 🤍

Book a tour today using the link in our bio! ✨
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08/17/2026

Rooftop shots with D + N by the talented Sondra LaRays Photography 📸✨

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08/05/2026

POV: your guests showed up ready to party! 🕺🪩

Photographer: Stephen Norregaard
Venue: The Ballroom at McKay | Michigan Wedding Venue
Planner: Michigan Wedding Planner
Florals: Posh Petals

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07/17/2026

The party they’ll all be talking about for the rest of their lives 🪩🥂

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07/10/2026

The beauty of the Ballroom at Mckay, by the talented 📷🎞️

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07/09/2026

This bridal party understood the assignment. 🥂

We loveee getting to see all of the fun entrances our bridal parties come up with! 🕺🪩

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Address

146 Monroe Center Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Telephone

+16169511078

Website

http://theballroomatmckay.com/contact/

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