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The Grand Banquet and Conference Center
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,760
Guest capacity
Up to 550 seated guests
About this venue
The Grand Banquet and Conference Center is a family owned facility offering a variety of beautiful banquet halls, ballrooms, and, an exquisite outdoor venue, to host your wedding ceremony or reception. We offer a total of three room options seating up to 550 guests. Our outdoor venue is surrounded by exquisite gardens, waterfalls, and a patio area. We also have an indoor ceremony area as well. We offer full-service dinner and dessert, on-site alcohol, linens and decor, and a variety of dance floor options. The Grand is a unique venue for your wedding ceremony, reception, and other events, and is staffed with a team ready to give you the event you are looking for!
Our event spaces
The Grand Ballroom
The ballroom is unique as it can be lit by natural lighting through the windows during the day, and in the evening, the ballroom is lit by elegant chandeliers and moonlight; the view is exquisite!
The Grand Ballroom has a seating capacity of up to 550 guests with a minimum of 275 guests. The ballroom features 132 feet of windows, large elegant chandeliers, two spacious dance floors, gorgeous views of the gazebo, garden, waterfalls, and the Bay County Golf Course. Whether you are looking to book the ballroom for your wedding ceremony, reception, or another type of event, our team is trained and experienced in event hosting, and we guarantee excellent service!
Guest capacity
275-550 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Capacity of 550 guests • Full service dinner and dessert • Beer, liquor and wine • Linens and décor • Two spacious dance floors • Elegant lighting • Exquisite view
The Hearth Ballroom
The rustic atmosphere and relaxed ambience of the hearth ballroom are very appealing to guests, and has made the ballroom quite a popular venue.
The Hearth ballroom is a cozy room with a gorgeous stone fireplace and direct access to the patio area. The large oak bar features etched mirrors and unique lighting. The room has a seating capacity of up to 275 guests with a minimum of 150 guests. The hearth room is known for guests enjoying the option of being able to sit on the patio and the tranquility of the outdoor gardens and waterfalls. The Hearth Ballroom is an excellent venue for your wedding ceremony, reception, or other type of event. Our team is trained and experienced in event hosting, and we guarantee excellent service!
Guest capacity
150-275 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Capacity of 275 guests • Full service dinner and dessert • Beer, liquor and wine • Linens and décor • Stone fireplace • Direct access to patio
Indoor Ceremony Space
The Indoor ceremony space is known for its elegant atmosphere, and truly is the ideal venue for more intimate gatherings.
The Indoor ceremony space is truly elegant with deep cranberry walls, gold mirrors and spectacular chandeliers. The Indoor ceremony space has a maximum capacity of up to 200 guests. The Indoor ceremony space is a perfect location for a small intimate wedding ceremony, reception, baby or bridal showers, class reunions or anniversary parties. The Indoor ceremony space is an excellent venue for an intimate wedding ceremony or reception, and is known for hosting events such as baby or bridal showers, class reunions and anniversary parties. Our team is trained and experienced in event hosting, and we guarantee excellent service!
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Capacity of 200 guests • Full service dinner and dessert • Beer, liquor and wine • Linens and décor • Elegant chandeliers • Classic and tasteful features
Gazebo
The sounds of the waterfalls and fountains add to the relaxing ambiance of the gazebo area.
The outdoor gazebo offers a nontraditional option for a wedding ceremony venue. The gazebo is a completely decorated area with a seating capacity of up to 200 guests. The aisle is lined with white petunias on wrought iron stands. The arch is covered in beautiful vines, and the aisle is covered with a soft green runner. The garden area includes unique hanging baskets, window boxes, and large urns of flowers to enhance the floral beauty.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Included in this room:
• Capacity of 200 guests • Exquisite garden • Waterfalls and fountains • Clean, well-kept patio
The Grand Ballroom
The ballroom is unique as it can be lit by natural lighting through the windows during the day, and in the evening, the ballroom is lit by elegant chandeliers and moonlight; the view is exquisite!
The Grand Ballroom has a seating capacity of up to 550 guests with a minimum of 275 guests. The ballroom features 132 feet of windows, large elegant chandeliers, two spacious dance floors, gorgeous views of the gazebo, garden, waterfalls, and the Bay County Golf Course. Whether you are looking to book the ballroom for your wedding ceremony, reception, or another type of event, our team is trained and experienced in event hosting, and we guarantee excellent service!
Guest capacity
275-550 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Capacity of 550 guests • Full service dinner and dessert • Beer, liquor and wine • Linens and décor • Two spacious dance floors • Elegant lighting • Exquisite view
The Hearth Ballroom
The rustic atmosphere and relaxed ambience of the hearth ballroom are very appealing to guests, and has made the ballroom quite a popular venue.
The Hearth ballroom is a cozy room with a gorgeous stone fireplace and direct access to the patio area. The large oak bar features etched mirrors and unique lighting. The room has a seating capacity of up to 275 guests with a minimum of 150 guests. The hearth room is known for guests enjoying the option of being able to sit on the patio and the tranquility of the outdoor gardens and waterfalls. The Hearth Ballroom is an excellent venue for your wedding ceremony, reception, or other type of event. Our team is trained and experienced in event hosting, and we guarantee excellent service!
Guest capacity
150-275 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Capacity of 275 guests • Full service dinner and dessert • Beer, liquor and wine • Linens and décor • Stone fireplace • Direct access to patio
Indoor Ceremony Space
The Indoor ceremony space is known for its elegant atmosphere, and truly is the ideal venue for more intimate gatherings.
The Indoor ceremony space is truly elegant with deep cranberry walls, gold mirrors and spectacular chandeliers. The Indoor ceremony space has a maximum capacity of up to 200 guests. The Indoor ceremony space is a perfect location for a small intimate wedding ceremony, reception, baby or bridal showers, class reunions or anniversary parties. The Indoor ceremony space is an excellent venue for an intimate wedding ceremony or reception, and is known for hosting events such as baby or bridal showers, class reunions and anniversary parties. Our team is trained and experienced in event hosting, and we guarantee excellent service!
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
• Capacity of 200 guests • Full service dinner and dessert • Beer, liquor and wine • Linens and décor • Elegant chandeliers • Classic and tasteful features
Gazebo
The sounds of the waterfalls and fountains add to the relaxing ambiance of the gazebo area.
The outdoor gazebo offers a nontraditional option for a wedding ceremony venue. The gazebo is a completely decorated area with a seating capacity of up to 200 guests. The aisle is lined with white petunias on wrought iron stands. The arch is covered in beautiful vines, and the aisle is covered with a soft green runner. The garden area includes unique hanging baskets, window boxes, and large urns of flowers to enhance the floral beauty.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Included in this room:
• Capacity of 200 guests • Exquisite garden • Waterfalls and fountains • Clean, well-kept patio
Available services that can be provided by The Grand Banquet and Conference Center
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
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