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Historic Elegance Meets Modern Luxury

Welcome to Studio D2D Event Venue in Grand Rapids

Our Venue History
Studio D2D: Two Grand & Historic Event Venues in Grand Rapids Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern sophistication at Studio D2D. Our two breathtaking venues—City View and The Loft—are located at 401 Hall St SW in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Originally built in 1908 by Terrell’s Equipment Company as “Plant 2” for the Metal Office Furniture Company (later Steelcase), this beautifully restored building is a stunning backdrop for weddings, receptions, and special events. Featuring exposed brick walls, towering wooden beams, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light, our venues offer a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, we can accommodate up to 300 guests for receptions and 225 for wedding ceremonies, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests. At Studio D2D, history meets celebration. We are honored to be a part of your special moments and invite you to create lasting memories within our timeless spaces.

Our Venue History

Studio D2D: Two Grand & Historic Event Venues in Grand Rapids

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern sophistication at Studio D2D. Our two breathtaking venues—City View and The Loft—are located at 401 Hall St SW in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Originally built in 1908 by Terrell’s Equipment Company as “Plant 2” for the Metal Office Furniture Company (later Steelcase), this beautifully restored building is a stunning backdrop for weddings, receptions, and special events.

Featuring exposed brick walls, towering wooden beams, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light, our venues offer a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, we can accommodate up to 300 guests for receptions and 225 for wedding ceremonies, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests.

At Studio D2D, history meets celebration. We are honored to be a part of your special moments and invite you to create lasting memories within our timeless spaces.

Create the beginning of a life story in our extraordinary spaces

The Loft at Studio D2D

City View at Studio D2D

The Loft Features
Located on the first floor for easy access and convenience, this venue showcases an elegant yet industrial design, seamlessly blending modern charm with timeless sophistication. Accommodates: Up to 300 guests for a reception Up to 225 guests for a ceremony Two distinct spaces in one venue, allowing for a seamless transition from ceremony to reception Timeless charm and style Vaulted ceilings create an open and airy atmosphere Expansive windows bring in abundant natural light for a warm, inviting ambiance Grand chandeliers highlight the perfect spot for your first dance Picturesque dance floor with rich hardwood flooring and exposed beams wrapped in twinkling fairy lights

The Loft Features

Located on the first floor for easy access and convenience, this venue showcases an elegant yet industrial design, seamlessly blending modern charm with timeless sophistication.
Accommodates:
- Up to 300 guests for a reception
- Up to 225 guests for a ceremony
Two distinct spaces in one venue, allowing for a seamless transition from ceremony to reception
Timeless charm and style
- Vaulted ceilings create an open and airy atmosphere
- Expansive windows bring in abundant natural light for a warm, inviting ambiance
- Grand chandeliers highlight the perfect spot for your first dance
- Picturesque dance floor with rich hardwood flooring and exposed beams wrapped in twinkling fairy lights

City View Features
Located on the third floor with breathtaking downtown skyline views, this venue offers a spacious and versatile layout, combining traditional charm with a captivating ambiance. Accommodates: Up to 300 guests for a reception Up to 225 guests for a ceremony Distinct spaces for your event: Ceremony space: A beautiful, open area with a skyline backdrop Reception space: Spacious layout for dining, dancing, and celebrating Elegant features: Hardwood floors and exposed beams Grand picture windows for a dramatic first impression Chandeliers and twinkling fairy lights for a romantic ambiance

City View Features

Located on the third floor with breathtaking downtown skyline views, this venue offers a spacious and versatile layout, combining traditional charm with a captivating ambiance.
Accommodates:
- Up to 300 guests for a reception
- Up to 225 guests for a ceremony
Distinct spaces for your event:
- Ceremony space: A beautiful, open area with a skyline backdrop
- Reception space: Spacious layout for dining, dancing, and celebrating
Elegant features:
- Hardwood floors and exposed beams
- Grand picture windows for a dramatic first impression
- Chandeliers and twinkling fairy lights for a romantic ambiance

Studio D2D Event Venue

Grand Rapids Wedding & Event Center

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Grand Rapids Wedding & Event Center

The Studio D2D Difference

About Studio D2D

Studio D2D is housed in a beautifully restored historic building located just two exits south of downtown Grand Rapids. Originally built with timeless craftsmanship, the space has been thoughtfully transformed to preserve its industrial charm while introducing modern elegance.

Our venues showcase historic exposed brick, rich hardwood floors, towering wooden beams, and expansive windows that bathe the space in natural light, creating a welcoming and elegant ambiance. We’ve carefully balanced the building’s rich history with contemporary touches, such as sparkling chandeliers and customizable uplighting, to craft a setting that is both sophisticated and picture-perfect for any event.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Studio D2D offers a versatile and unforgettable backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and more. We take pride in providing a venue that blends historic character with modern luxury, ensuring every event is as unique and special as the people celebrating it.

Experience the beauty of history and the elegance of today—celebrate at Studio D2D.

Experienced Wedding & Event Planning

At Studio D2D, our dedicated team brings experience, passion, and attention to detail to every event. With over 100 weddings and events each year, our skilled coordinators work seamlessly to ensure your celebration is stress-free and unforgettable.

We love collaborating with brides, grooms, families, and corporate organizations, offering expert guidance and exclusive access to the best vendors. From the moment you choose our venue, we take care of the details—so you can focus on enjoying your special day.

Looking for a stunning reception space, a highly skilled team, and a streamlined planning process? Our all-inclusive packages make it easy to bring your vision to life. Let’s create something amazing together!

Schedule a tour today and experience the Studio D2D difference.

Wedding Packages

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Corporate Events & More

Our clients love how easy and stress-free it is to plan with us.

Our all-inclusive, customizable packages provide peace of mind. Your guests will be amazed…but you’ll know how easy it really was!

Explore the extras that make our packages so special:

Planning and Coordination – INCLUDED
- Planning assistance is available daily. Our wedding-obsessed team is ready to organize your unique, romantic, and entertaining occasion. Plus, a walkthrough rehearsal and ceremony coordination are included, so everything is flawless
DJ and MC Service – INCLUDED
- Experienced DJs set the mood for your ceremony and keep the party going with just the right atmosphere!
Floral and Decor Team
- Our trusted artisans will work with you to create focal points styled specifically to your color palette and vision
Food and Beverage
- We have partnered with the most reliable catering and beverage services in the area.
- Custom packages can be created to accommodate your dietary needs and desired service level.
Accommodations for your guests
- We are located directly adjacent to US 131 in downtown Grand Rapids. Free on-site parking is available and your guests have the option to leave vehicles overnight for safer travel.
- A ramp entrance is located at the main doors and an elevator is available to access all venues.
- Handicap parking and handicap-accessible restrooms

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“They clearly know what they are doing. They will have your wedding fully covered without you having to worry about a single thing! You will NOT regret going with D2D and their lovely staff for your wedding.
Excellent staff. Excellent venue. Our guests were raving about how timely staff were on the wedding day, how beautiful the venue was, and how helpful and kind the staff were. Use D2D for your next event!!”

Nicole

“We had our wedding at D2D City View and it was the most AMAZING experience. The staff at D2D are the upmost professionals and made the entire wedding go smoothly without a single issue. The venue was beautifully decorated and the flowers were absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend the venue to others planning to get married. We are from Denver and the staff guided us through the entire process making everything so easy. D2D even provided great recommendations for various wedding vendors. My advice to others would be to trust D2D – they know what they are doing!!”

Christine

“This was our favorite wedding vendor! They know what they’re doing and everything was absolutely perfect with zero worry on my end. For engagement and wedding photos you get them back in about a week – fully complete. If you have a question they answer you immediately. The DJ was so much fun. The experience of this company is outstanding! Our photographer knew how to get everyone’s attention for picture – she kept us on our time schedule and got all the shots I wanted and more. We’re going to be using their photography services for family photos in the future.”

Angela

“D2D did a fabulous job through the whole planning process and execution of our wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect, the entire staff was on top of things and guests were commenting on their attentiveness. The venue was simply stunning. I just can’t say enough great things about it. I will definitely recommend them.”

Leah