Small ceremony west michigan 

Small Ceremony Options

If you’re searching for a venue to host a smaller, more intimate ceremony, the Revel Center is perfect for you. Whether you’re hosting an elopement, minimony, micro ceremony, or just want to share your vows with a more intimate crowd before your larger reception, we have options for you.

Intimate Ceremony + Large Reception

Love is intimate. Celebration is grand. Enjoy the best of both worlds with a private ceremony for your closest friends and family, followed by a reception where everyone can join the party. No flip, no hassle— just a seamless transition from I do to Let’s Celebrate! With your small Ceremony of 50 guests or fewer, you can get ready in the morning peacefully and decorate fully for your reception. Your decorators won’t be rushing to place centerpieces within your 60-minute cocktail hour; instead, your decoration team can polish both spaces as early as you’d like. Share your intimate vows with your closest friends and family, and let the rest of your guest list roll in later for the cocktail hour and celebration!

  • Up to 50 guests for your Ceremony in our elegant Lounge

  • Up to 200 guests for your Cocktail Hour & following Reception

  • Includes all of our standard amenities for a Ceremony & Reception

 

Elopements at Revel

Your elopement package with Revel will provide the perfect backdrop for your intimate ceremony with 50 of your closest friends and family. We can begin planning your elopement within 6 months of your dream date. Your rental will include:

  • A 3 Hour Rental of our elegant Grand Hall, from either 12:00pm - 3:00pm, or 3:30pm - 6:30pm

  • Capacity for up to 50 people, including bridal party

  • Use of the Grand Hall for Elopement Ceremony

  • Access to our patio with a large gas bonfire and music

  • Setup and Teardown of chairs by Revel staff

  • HD Projector and Screen

  • Elegant black Chiavari chairs

  • Free parking for all guests & party members

  • Minimal decor needed

  • Exclusive discount photography packages available or bring in your own photographer

  • You will need to bring in your own licensed officiant to perform the ceremony. We are happy to send you a list of recommended officiants if needed.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a small ceremony right for?

A small ceremony (which we define as 50 guests or fewer) is perfect for couples looking to elope on a small budget, or who want to keep their vows to a more intimate setting, such as just immediate family and friends.

How is an Elopement different from an Intimate Ceremony + Large Reception?

In the wedding industry, there are lots of names floating around to describe similar events. For us here at Revel, an Elopement is just the Ceremony, with a crowd of 50 or fewer. A step up from the old-fashioned courthouse wedding, these intimate and elegant events provide space to exchange your vows, sign that license, and snag some photos before heading out to start your new life together. An Intimate Ceremony, potentially also called a minimony or even a micro ceremony, is intended to be paired with a full reception. These events aren’t “cheaper” so to speak, but they have a lot more intentional detail, including a more intentional guest list for that most vital portion of the wedding day: saying your vows.

Can I have an Elopement + Reception?

Elopements at Revel cannot be paired with a Reception. Message the team to see the cost difference between an Elopement and an Intimate Ceremony + Reception.

Can I have my elopement in the upstairs lounge?

At this time, only intimate ceremonies, also called “flipless” ceremonies (ceremonies that do not require tearing down of chairs and setting up of tables during the cocktail hour) are the only option for tying the knot in the Cocktail Lounge. All Reception events have access to the Cocktail Lounge for their cocktail hour.