A Highlands Wedding
At Highlands, it’s our mission to craft exquisite, one of a kind weddings with an unparalleled view of Detroit. To create a stress-free and streamlined experience for each of our guests, from the day you tour to your final dance. To execute compelling food and beverage with you and your guests in mind - creating an event and menu that reflects your unique personality.
Photo by Amanda Lynn
The Ballroom
The Highlands Ballroom features a comfortable mid-century vibe with standout 360 degree views of the US and Canada highlighting Detroit’s “comeback energy”.
Innovative food presentations from sumptuous food stations to creative served meals are accented by event space dedicated to views from sunrise to sunset. Libations feature the classics to customized cocktails all under the direction of an in-house beverage guru.
Service is personalized and attentive, welcoming guests high above the iconic General Motors Renaissance Center making our home your home.
An event space that can accommodate intimate social events, corporate fetes and confidential meetings while providing views unparalleled in the greater downtown Detroit area.
You are invited to meet, celebrate and create unique memories at Highlands Detroit...all with panoramas guaranteed to astound.
We will provide the stellar location, the gracious service and the inventive cuisine all surrounded by the Motor City. You enjoy!
Food & Beverage Pricing Packages
OFF-PEAK
NOVEMBER - APRIL
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $7,500
Room Rental: $750
Ceremony Fee: Gratis
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $10,000
Room Rental: $1,000
Ceremony Fee: Gratis
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $15,000
Room Rental: $1,500
Ceremony Fee: $500
STANDARD
MAY - JULY
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $7,500
Room Rental: $750
Ceremony Fee: Gratis
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $15,000
Room Rental: $1,500
Ceremony Fee: $500
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $17,500
Room Rental: $1,750
Ceremony Fee: $750
PEAK
AUGUST - OCTOBER
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $7,500
Room Rental: $750
Ceremony Fee: $250
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $17,500
Room Rental: $1,500
Ceremony Fee: $750
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Food & Beverage Minimum: $20,000
Room Rental: $2,000
Ceremony Fee: $750
All pricing is subject to 6% sales tax and 24% service charge.
What We Offer…
Views - a waterfront location with panoramic views of the city
The Venue - available to you from 12pm - 12am on your day, accommodating up to 300 guests - 225 seated
Linens - floor length linens & napkins in ivory, white, or black
Seating - our chairs, tables, and lounge-seating are available
Candles - small glass flame-less candles that are battery operated (3-tiered votives available for rental)
Cake Stand - white or silver cake stand with cake server and cake cutting knife
Table Numbers - gold tall table numbers that go up to table 20
Setup/Teardown - setup & break down of anything owned by Highlands, i.e. tables, chairs, lounge furniture, battery operated candles, linens
Music - music during your cocktail hour ONLY via bluetooth
Exceptional Hospitality - our hospitality-driven team: bartenders, servers, chefs, and venue directors
Photo by Paloma Havlik Photo
Sample Floor Plans
100 guest floor plan
This is a 100 guest floor plan with a ceremony and reception. You will note the ceremony takes place in our Windsor Gallery to the right of our glass elevators. Guests will then flow into our Belle Isle Gallery for cocktail hour, and final to the Ambassador Gallery for plated dinner (10 people each at 10 tables) and dancing.
140 guest floor plan
140 guest floor plan with a ceremony and reception. Ceremony takes place in our Windsor Gallery in front of our elevators with a pipe-and-drape or hedges behind. Guests will then flow into half of our Belle Isle Gallery and half of our Ambassador Gallery for cocktail hour split between our two bars.
Guests are seated among 14 tables with 10 at each table in the other halves of the Belle Isle and Ambassador Galleries. Dance floor is set with a sweetheart table for the bride and groom which will be removed for dancing post dinner & cake ceremony.
200 guest floor plan
This is a 200 guest floor plan with only a reception. Because the ceremony was held off-site, the cocktail hour takes place in our Windsor gallery with two mobile bars. Guests are seated among 20 tables with 10 at each table in the Belle Isle and Ambassador Galleries. Dance floor is set with a sweetheart table for the bride and groom which will be removed for dancing post dinner and cake ceremony.
240 guest floor plan
This is a 240 guest floor plan, featuring a Cocktail Hour reception space set up in Windsor Gallery, and 24 guest tables in the Ambassador and Belle Isle Ballrooms, with a Sweetheart Table in the center of the guest tables. The cocktail hour would take place in the Windsor Gallery, with the DJ set up along either wall. When guests move into the ballrooms for dinner service, we flip the Windsor Gallery to a dance floor with lounge furniture on the opposite end of the room to create a wonderful area to dance the night away.
Let’s plan your dream wedding
Photos by Amanda Lynn, Paloma Havlik Photo, Green Holly Photography, Heather Jowett, Liv in the Moment Photography