The 1530 Events

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Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The 1530 is a premier event space that offers urban inspiration and celebration for all occasions. Originally constructed as a furniture factory, combining past, present, and future the 1530 boasts a spacious ballroom, conference room, outdoor seating, a mezzanine, and a green rooftop deck. Our multi-use space can be configured to suit your specific needs, whether you are celebrating an engagement or gearing up for your wedding day. With our professional and experienced staff, we are committed to providing exceptional service, outstanding cuisine, and a warming atmosphere to ensure we are a place for transformational exchange.

Seated guest capacity

  • 30-250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

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Madison Ballroom

With original hardwood floors, beautiful exposed bricks, and wooden beams, the Madison Ballroom is nothing short of stunning.

The open floor plan features large garage doors that open onto a front deck, blending the indoors and outdoors. With a capacity of 250 people, a bar, the capability to hold a staging area, three projectors, bathrooms, and an audio-visual (AV) system, the handicap-accessible ballroom is the perfect space for for your big day.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Front Deck Audio Visual System Stage Bar Projectors and Screens Handicap Accessible

Room cost

$1,800 for 4 hours, $450 each additional hour

The 1530 Events packages

Wedding Package

250 guests

Peak pricing $6,500

Off-peak pricing $5,000

Description

Our wedding package provides a 12-hour rental of our spacious Madison Ballroom that seats up to 250 guests, Cottage Grove Lounge, Mezzanine & Rooftop garden.

What’s included
  • 12 hour rental
  • ceremony and room flip service
  • custom floor plan
  • Cocktail tables, dinner tables & chairs for guests
  • Set up & tear down of tables and chairs
  • cake cutting services
  • Linen
  • Audio visual system
  • Three HD projectors & screens
  • Free parking for guests
  • Both outdoor patios

Available services that can be provided by The 1530 Events

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

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