BRIGHT HOUSE STUDIO

1612 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI
269-830-9308
Typically Responds within 24 hours
Capacity: 50 people

About BRIGHT HOUSE STUDIO

We are a unique & intimate Art Studio & Event Venue, for hosting your bright ideas & making them really SHINE! From small weddings & receptions, to bridal & baby showers, holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, memorial services, open house graduation parties, business meetings/team builders, and even classes. Our goal is to personalize your event as much as possible. BRIGHT HOUSE is a connected smart home, with customizable lighting both inside & out. Philips Hue and Govee lighting allow us to cast a mood tailored just for you. Our PA system, and HD Projector with 110 inch viewing area can sync to a smart phone for unlimited customized presentations & entertainment during your event. There's a food prep area with a full size fridge, microwave, blender, heated chafing dishes, two chilled 3 gallon beverage dispensers & a small ice bucket. A selection of tables & various seating arrangements can be decided upon during your tour. We can accommodate an audience of up to 65 guests, or table dining for up to 40 guests using both both round and long tables. For classes we have 10 individual task tables/desks that can seat up to 4 people each, depending on what you'll be using them for. And the best part, when your event ends just take home what you bring in if you still need it and leave ALL the cleaning to us, which is included in the price!" We will even wash the dishes that you bring with you & have them ready for you when you're leaving for an additional fee depending on the amount of time & detail required.

Event Pricing

Outdoor photo shoots ONLY.
Attendees: 0-50 | $50 - $100 /hour
Pricing for all event types
Base weekend rate
Attendees: 0-50 | $100 /hour
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Base weekday rate
Attendees: 0-50 | $75 /hour
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Base wedding, holiday or formal event rate on weekends
Attendees: 0-40 | $150 /hour
Pricing for weddings and parties only
Base wedding, holiday or formal event rate on weekdays
Attendees: 0-40 | $125 /hour
Pricing for weddings and parties only

Event Spaces

BRIGHT HOUSE STUDIO entire main floor
Outdoor gazebo & pond with a bridge & waterfall (mainly used for photo-shoots)

Recommendations

Wonderful Venue! - An Eventective User

Praises for this event space! Hosted a bridal shower here for 30 people. Gina took away any stress, as she was super prompt in responding to questions and worked with me every step of the way. Place is VERY clean and has a nice assortment of different rooms that we used for food, beverages, dessert station, plus the main large area for guests. Bryan was on site during setup and day of, he had wonderful suggestions for how the space could best accommodate our guests. Have a projector, sound system and fun lighting that he tailored to the shower. Outdoor area had a beautiful waterfall that was great for photos! Had many attendees singing praises for the space, and I was absolutely thrilled to work with such professional people! Give them a try; you won’t be disappointed!

Management Response
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad that your event was a success and thank you for allowing us to be part of it.
Great Bridal Shower! - An Eventective User

Loved hosting our event here, Gina and Bryan were great to work with and super accommodating and flexible!

Management Response
It's always such a pleasure to know we're appreciated for our specialty services, our hospitality & the unique features we offer at BRIGHT HOUSE, our beautiful old treasure. We hope to be the first place that comes to mind when you're ready to celebrate life again!
BEST VENUE IN THE AREA - An Eventective User from Kalamazoo MI

I would give this place of business a 10000 star rating if I could , from start to finish was a great experience , booking was easy with fast response time , the Management team is the best they really know the true meaning of turning your event how you want and Bryan was truly wonderful in helping out with anything we needed done and Gina , Accommodations to make your event flow as easy as possible both do their best to meet those in anyway they can I have booked parties/events in the most popular places and never felt as satisfied as I did how I did with Bright House Studio I would recommend them to anyone looking to have a nice gathering, meeting space , small party etc.. Thank you BRIGHT HOUSE STUDIO we love you : ) Airanna Myles

Management Response
We're both tearful with gratitude & almost speechless for a change! Wow! It doesn't get better than that! We're so pleased to see that the personalization aspect of our services is being recognized & appreciated. We look forward to continuing to expand our knowledge & services.
PERFECTION - An Eventective User from Constantine, MI

THE VENUE: We held my daughters baby shower here and the space is so perfect. The large gathering space was set up lovely and there is a large kitchen area for food prep. The lounge area is great for one on one conversations and the dining area made a great Euchre Table. :) THE HOSTS: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Brian and Gina were so attentive to every detail. They are responsive and so invested in making sure your event goes off perfectly. Thank you for an amazing day!

Management Response
Seeing another stellar review sure feels great! We're happy to hear about another successful party! Thanx a bunch for choosing BRIGHT HOUSE to celebrate life! Please consider us again in the future & let us know if there's anything we can do even better. We strive to be the place to go when you're seeking maximum privacy for your celebrations & meetings. We also welcome classes & all sorts of unique activities! So get creative & use BRIGHT HOUSE to promote your bright ideas!
Venue is absolutely stunning! - An Eventective User from Kalamazoo, MI

I booked Bright House Studio for my husband's 45th birthday party after attending an office Christmas party at the venue. I was so pleased with both of my experiences. The venue is so cozy, warm and inviting. This is a wonderful and versatile space for any occasion. I especially loved all of the colorful illuminations after dusk.

Management Response
We sure do appreciate such an excellent review! It's so helpful to know how pleased you were with your experiences at BRIGHT HOUSE. We hope you choose us again for your celebrations in the future. May 2024 be abundant with blessings for all of us!
Gender Reveal - An Eventective User

We had an awesome time. The place was beautiful and very convenient.

Management Response
We sure do appreciate all of the great reviews. We hope you'll find more ways to enjoy our lovely space in the future.
Great place to have an event! - An Eventective User

Wonderful people, so helpful! A beautiful venue! Everyone who attended was complimenting the Studio!

Management Response
It's so nice to see such satisfied guests. Thanx a bunch for taking the time to write a review about your experience at BRIGHT HOUSE. We hope you'll be back to enjoy it again soon!
UNIQUE AND COZY! - An Eventective User from Marne, MI

We hosted a Halloween themed Baby Shower in the evening. The programable lighting and sound system set the mood. We set up tables for 30 and it was a little snug. It worked out well to use the hearth for gifts, the bar for food and the stage for gift opening. The wall by the fireplace made a nice photo backdrop with the decorations we brought. I thought an hour wouldn't be enough time to set up, but it was plenty. The food prep area was conveniently close, but separate enough to keep the messy stuff away from the party. The amenities in the bathroom were appreciated and a fun topic of conversation (go check them out.) Gina made access to the building easy and she was helpful with all of the booking arrangements. There were amenities we didn't get to use: the fireplace, the projector, the outdoor areas, but I can see how great they would have been for a different party. Would rent again.

Management Response
Thanx so much for the fantastic review. We are so pleased to know you enjoyed your time at BRIGHT HOUSE & may consider us again in the future. We're always excited to get that party started & to help make all your bright ideas really shine!
Absolutely LOVED the venue! - An Eventective User from Three Rivers, MI

I booked Bright House Studio for my daughter's baby shower. Gina and Bryan are SO helpful and accommodating! We had an unexpected loss and had to move days like a week and a half before the event, luckily there was nothing booked and Gina had to issue moving me days. I had a really late night the night before the shower and Bryan helped me unload all the boxes into the house and ended up putting together our big play pen for the babies for me while I put together the balloon arch/banner area! They were both ready and willing at any time to answer any questions I had or change the floor plan etc. We all had a good time. It's very affordable compared to some other places I checked into. I would definitely recommend Bright House Studio to anyone hosting any get together.

Management Response
Gosh we sure do appreciate such a stellar commentary! So glad everything went well & you'd consider returning for future events! It's great compliments like this that can help us to succeed in this competitive market. We look forward to becoming the place to be in Portage when you're looking for an intimate & accommodating venue for small private parties & special occasions.
Babyshower - An Eventective User from Portage mi

They was so good to us the place was more then expected they gentlemen help us out so much with seting up ND alot extra was so amazing the house is so beautiful I will be back there for my venue amd family gathering we appreciate you guys so much you definitely see the McElvain family again

Management Response
That's really great to hear! And it helps us to get noticed & attract new clients. Word of mouth referrals are the best form of advertisement so we're very grateful that you took the time to write such an impressive review about us & our beautiful BRIGHT HOUSE.
Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Waterview
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 50
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 1
  • Special Features: Stage with microphone, smart colored lighting both inside & out, projector that syncs with most smart phones, 110" viewing wall, gas fireplace , outdoor grilling space, indoor/outdoor photo shoot options, total privacy & ambiance.
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 900
  • Year Renovated: 23