The Beacon 1 Woodward Avenue • Detroit • MI 48226
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This versatile, contemporary venue sits on the second floor of the iconic One Woodward Building in the heart of Detroit, steps from Hart Plaza, Campus Maritus Park, and the riverfront. Managed with passion and care by the team at Rock Events, planning feels effortless and celebrations unfold seamlessly.
- Rows of floor-to-ceiling windows cover three sides of the expansive space , offering unobstructed views of the Detroit River, the Windsor skyline, and Spirit and Hart Plazas. It's a marvelous backdrop in any season, whether you say "I do" before the snow-dusted buildings or dance the night away before the sparkling summer cityscape.
- A built-in stage and customizable lighting gives you tons of flexibility in designing the look of your day and crafting a flow that makes sense. There's plenty of inheret style, too: we especially love the stage's vibrant red hue, echoed in the lounge furnishings, and the sweeping mirrored "river" that accents the industrial-style ceilings.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $6,900/event
The rental fee includes:
- Up to 12 hours of access
- On-site event manager and facilities tech
- Partially furnished space with built-in stage (some tables & chairs included)
- State-of-the-art AV equipment
- Special event insurance policy
- Self-parking available nearby; valet options available
Ceremony Fee
- $500/event
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 24%
Additional Info
Bar setup pricing starts at $6/person for the first two hours (additional time starts at $2/person per hour). Alcohol is purchased separately, through ROCK Events.
There is a $5,000 beverage minimum for all weekend events.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 300 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 350 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 250 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6am–midnight.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Creek / River
- Park
The Beacon
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