Historic and Modern Waterfront Venue
Historic and Modern Waterfront VenueLocated on the banks of Lake Saint Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, The War Memorial is a wedding venue rich in history and culture. Over the years, the establishment has hosted thousands of functions and events, celebrating couples, families, and veterans in the community and beyond. The unique setting blends old with new, channeling its history and culture into a place of integrity, excellence, and honor. The War Memorial has several venue spaces available to host the momentous occasion. The Alger House was built in 1910 and embodies an Italian Renaissance style. The House comprises a reception room, a library, and dining rooms that are both elegant and traditional in design. Complete with soaring ceilings, stone fireplaces, and French doors overlooking the waterfront, Alger House offers a gracious setting to wed among 70 family and friends. The Crystal Ballroom, the crown jewel of the newly redesigned, renovated, and built Fred M. Alger Center at The War Memorial, is a truly remarkable space, providing the perfect setting for your reception. Many couples enjoy the panoramic lakefront views from the floor-to-ceiling windows which creates the perfect backdrop for a wedding. Additionally, patrons will be able to egress the ballroom with a new two-story exterior patio overlooking the house, gardens, and water! With sparkling glass chandeliers, rich wood floors set in a herringbone pattern that mimic the original flooring of the Alger House, a ceiling that honors the design of American landscape architect, Ellen Biddle Shipman, and walls of windows overlooking Lake St. Clair, The War Memorial Ballroom offers a truly unique setting for an unforgettable reception. The newly expanded space seats over 300 guests, with additional space for a DJ or band, dance floor, and cake and gift tables. The Community Room, a brand new space built in 2022 as part of the expanded Fred M. Alger Center at The War Memorial, carries the Ballroom theme of glass chandeliers, herringbone hardwood floors, and an ornately designed ceiling. The attached Reflection Room and grand Colonnade Entrance offer an ideal space for cocktail hour, and your guests will be wowed when they enter the Community Room itself with state-of-the-art accent lighting that will set the mood for the rest of the evening. The Community Room is the ideal space for a wedding of up to 150 guests, with ample space for a comfortable dance floor to dance the night away. Or combine the Community Room with the Ballroom for over 500 guests! The team at the War Memorial strives for nothing less than a remarkable event for you and your loved ones. The breathtaking scenes, exquisite menu, and impeccable service all serve in curating the wedding day of dreams. The staff is highly trained and professional and aims to provide a personalized experience on the day. From the floorplan settings to the customized cuisine and bar packages, the team is on hand to coordinate it all.