FAQ

Our Grand Opening is slated for April 2024. However, we are already pre-booking.

You can book a private tour or live walk-through by submitting a request via the Contact Form or by sending an inquiry to [email protected]. Virtual 3D tours and weekly Open Houses will be available soon.

We only allow mobile bartenders to service alcohol. We have a list of preferred mobile bartenders. You are welcome to hire your own mobile bartender as long as they can provide legitimate proof of insurance.  Essence Events LLC must be listed on the policy as additional insured.

We do not allow BYOB events under ANY circumstances.  If alcohol is brought or distributed by anyone other than the licensed bartender, your contract will be forfeited and your event will be canceled WITHOUT a refund.

Although we do have a list of preferred vendors, you are welcome to hire your own vendors as long as they can provide legitimate proof of insurance. Essence Events LLC must be listed on the policy as additional insured.

Yes.  Please check the pricing on our Standard package on the PACKAGES page.  A discounted rate is available if paying in full upon booking.

A member of the Essence Events team will be present at your event.  They will review the check-in/out procedures with you.  You will receive the same instructions via email and text.

Yes, a member of Essence Events will be on-site to greet you and ensure a smooth event. Security is required for ALL events after 5 pm.  We have a security team in place that requires an additional fee.

There is plenty of free parking available.

Yes, our space is a blank canvas to design your own event.  

We do not allow GLITTER, ALUMINUM CONFETTI, COLORED POWDERS, ICE SCULPTURES, CANDLES, TAPE OR DYES.

Only masking tape allowed. Only LED candles and tea light candles are allowed.

In the event of a cancellation due to reasons described above, we will allow you to reschedule your event within 12 months (calendar days) from the original event date.  The reservation fee is non-refundable.

Our Sunday through Thursday hours are 8 am until 11 pm.  Our Friday and Saturday hours are 8 am until 1 am.  All vendors and guests must be out of the venue by those times.

We are partnered with many vendors to offer exclusive services at great rates.  We will happily supply vendor information once your date is booked.

We are currently partnered with the following servicers:

  • Wedding Photographers/Videographers
  • Balloon Artists
  • Florists
  • DJs
  • Photo Booth Servicers
  • Mobile Bartenders
  • Event Designers/Planners

NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED!  This includes hookah and vape pens.  If ANYONE at your event violates this policy, your event will be canceled immediately and your deposit will not be returned.  An additional $1,000 cleaning fee will also be assessed and charged to your form of payment.

We only allow tealight candles and flameless LED candles inside.

We provide a large kitchen  area to store and assemble food. We DO NOT ALLOW COOKING TO OCCUR ONSITE.

If the requested date is available, there is a no fee to change the original date.  However, dates may not be changed 30 days prior to your scheduled event date.

Your date can only be changed once and must be within the current calendar year unless it is due to a health emergency, natural disaster or government mandated shutdown.

All vendors must be fully insured and licensed in the State of Michigan.   Documentation must be up to date and provided two weeks prior to the scheduled event.

The booking requirement to reserve your date is 50% of your total balance.

The remaining balance is due 30 calendar days prior to your event date.

There is also a refundable $250 security/damage deposit, which is due 14 calendar days prior to your event date.

Your security deposit (less any expenses that are incurred) will be returned back to your original method of payment within 3-5 business days after your event.

The security deposit and the booking fee (to reserve your date) are not the same.

We provide a representative from Essence Events onsite during your event to answer any questions you may have at the start of your event.  We do not provide any additional staffing.  We partner with other vendors that may be able to accommodate any additional needs.

The cleaning cost is included in all events with 80 or less guests. There is a separate clean-up fee ($150) for all events with 80 or more guests.

We offer discounts and special promotions throughout the year.  We also offer discounted rates for those who pay in full at the time of booking.