Recommendations
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
— An Eventective User
Omg!!! This venue is amazing!!! The look, the space, the amenities everything!!! And the host Brian is sooooo helpful and friendly and just awesome. If you want the perfect venue please contact Bright House Studio. You won’t regret it.
Truly a Sweet 16!
— An Eventective User
from Portage
From booking our date with Gina to ending the event with Bryan, everything was sweet in between. Bryan helped set up the venue, get food into the warmers, put together our balloon arch, and made the evening setup for a great time. My daughter enjoyed every moment of her celebration. "It was Lit!!!"
Great venue for family celebration
— An Eventective User
We rented Bright House Studio for a 100th birthday party for our mother. There were around 45 of us and we comfortably fit into the large dining room. The venue is attractively decorated. There are three gathering spaces plus a kitchen with refrigerator and sink. Bryan, the owner, pre-heated food we dropped off earlier and placed it in warming pans (provided) during our party. The room arrangement and furnishings were perfect for our multi-generational family gathering. Some of the children played frisbee and other games outside. Others set up in the front room for table games and even a bracelet making session. I recommend Bright House Studio for: great room arrangement, quiet space, owner's assistance in set-up, plenty of parking and reasonable pricing.
Great place to have an event!!!!!
— An Eventective User
If I could give Brian and Gina 10 Stars I would! Brian went so far above and beyond my expectations that I could not be more pleased than I am. Thank you so much for making my niece's baby shower more than I ever dreamed.
Beautiful Space
— An Eventective User
from Galesburg, Mi
Highly recommend Bright House for an event. The host was amazing and did a beautiful job setting up. All we had to do was show up and as blown away with how nice everything looked. We will definitely book for future events and recommend to others looking. Thanks again for making my daughters baby show a beautiful day????
Great event space!
— An Eventective User
Wonderful place to have a get together! Bryan is an asset and is very helpful with set up/breakdown, and and Gina is very responsive to all requests.
We just had our second event and this will be our go to place to host a party!
Thank you Bryan and Gina :)
Great Venue
— An Eventective User
from Portage, MI 49024
We had a wonderful experience at The Bright House Studio celebrating my daughter's baby shower. Bryan was very helpful with everything from the set up to the clean up. I would definitely rent this venue again.
Auruora’s First Birthday
— An Eventective User
from Portage, MI 49024
Over the top amazing!
Our granddaughter's 1st birthday was the day after Christmas. I googled venues around town and this place was incredibly responsive. They offered a tour but our daughter and granddaughter live in PA so we passed. They allowed us to set up early and, because there was no party after ours, stay as long as we needed.
They called the day before to confirm lighting color, gender of the baby, and theme (butterflies). They had everything set up so beautifully! The house is perfect with separate rooms for food, cake, quiet. The kitchen was all set up for us, utensils, ice, etc. In hindsight, the only thing I would bring next time is a coffee pot!
Brian made an incredible balloon arch for us also! The decorations, tables, center pieces, stage set up, everything was perfect and over the top. There isn’t very much parking but I think you might be able to over flow into the neighboring business.
Thank you so much!
50th Birthday Party
— An Eventective User
Wonderful venue! Excellent service and amenities.
Cute Little Space!
— An Eventective User
We had our baby shower here and it was a very pleasant experience. The venue was bigger than I had expected, and they had heating trays available for our choice of food.
Unique & Cozy Venue
— An Eventective User
We held a small event at Bright House studios - the venue was charming and cozy for the amount of guests we had invited. Bryan was VERY helpful with assisting with setting up our presentation and ensuring we were comfortable before our guests arrived. I'm glad we chose Bright House and would definitely recommend it!
Fantastic Venue!
— An Eventective User
We had a spooky baby shower from 5-9 on a Saturday. It was Perfect!!!! I loved the vibe in the main entrance. The food and bar area were separate, so people could move around in different areas ti socialize. The main space easily held about 50. The outside space was also a great advantage. Bryan was the ultimate host. He set up our ballon arch, chilled our beverages. The lighting in the main room was adjustable for the mood. There is a screen/projector wall. I would definitely book this venue again. Thank you Bryan for a perfect experience!!
13th birthday party
— An Eventective User
from Portage
This place is absolutely beautiful. Guns and Bryan were amazing. Bryan set up everything and it was beyond my expectations. If you have not looked into this venue it’s a must see. It’s clean, smells great, they have everything you need. You get more than what your money is worth. I will be booking again
Twins party
— An Eventective User
from Kalamazoo Michigan
10/10 I would Highly recommend the space is beautiful the owners are awesome and very helpful I dropped off my decorations to comeback and set up by the time I made it back the venue was already decorated.i couldn’t have picked a better space to celebrate my mom and her twin birthday thank you for everything and helping the night run so smooth
Wonderful Venue!
— An Eventective User
This venue is fun and quirky. Lots of space to spread out, our team really loved the outside options. Bryan was great to work with, very helpful, even set up our catering for us when it was delivered. Absolutely recommend!
Perfect Venue Choice!
— An Eventective User
I can’t say enough about the positive experience my family and I had at our Celebration of Life event at Bright House Studio. The support and kindness we received during such a difficult time meant the world to us, and our expectations were truly exceeded.
The space comfortably accommodated our 35+ guests, with both intimate and open areas that worked beautifully. The kitchen was spacious, the venue spotless, and the rates very reasonable.
Bryan was incredibly helpful and easy to work with, making sure everything ran smoothly. We had live music at our event; Bryan even fixed my lopsided drum stool—talk about going above and beyond!
Bright House Studio was the perfect venue choice for us. It deserves a 5-star rating!
Perfect fit for our Surprise Party.
— An Eventective User
Gina and Bryan were great to work with.
Amazing Venue Bright House Studio
— An Eventective User
from Portage
We celebrated my son's graduation own house here and it was perfect! Bryan was amazing and so helpful! We will be back!
Management Response
We're always so pleased to know that your experience with us was worth writing about! Thanks for inspiring others we appreciate it so much.
Great Place to Host a Shower!
— An Eventective User
We hosted a baby shower at Bright House Studio and it was lovely! The venue flows well, has a full kitchen and great decor. The main room was elegant with a fireplace, soft lighting and music. Bryan and Gina were a pleasure to work with. They were so helpful and accommodating. They helped with setup and teardown. It all went very smoothly and we were so pleased. We highly recommend Bright House Studio as a venue.
Management Response
We sure do like hearing these wonderful reviews! Thanks so much for taking the time to let us & others know about your impressive experience with us. As business continues to increase its reviews like this that have certainly helped. We look forward to hosting your next event & hopefully many more in the future.
Bright House Studio Portage MI
— An Eventective User
Cannot give enough praise to this venue!! We had a Sweet 16 Tea Party for my granddaughter there. Everything was PERFECT!!! We purchased and dropped off all the decorations, teacups, table settings, food, beverages, balloons and cake. We were told we had a half hour to set up before the festivities on the next day. When we arrived Brian -the owner/mangr had EVERYTHING done exactly the way we had discussed and it was beautiful!!! We had 20 guests and ample space for picture taking, eating, games and visiting. If you are looking for a beautiful space for your occasion make sure you check this place out. The owners went above and beyond to make everything wonderful .
Management Response
We're so pleased to know that we've exceeded your expectations & grateful that you've taken the time to let us & others know about it! These word of mouth reviews are so helpful to demonstrate the level of commitment we have to making your event really shine.
Baby Shower
— An Eventective User
from Portage, Michigan
I highly recommend Bright House for your next intimate event! Gina was very accommodating, informative, and so easy to work with when scheduling the event. Bryan was phenomenal in helping set up for the event and went above and beyond with the details of the party and making sure everything was just right! Thank you!
Management Response
We sure do like seeing another great review! It's always nice to know that our efforts are being noticed & appreciated. We look forward to more events with you in the future & if you have any photos from your party to share with others in our portfolio that would be so helpful too. Just send them to brighthousestudio1612@gmsil.com
I just love the bright house & Gina
— An Eventective User
from Kalamazoo
The best experience ever nice clean and a beautiful space very warm and welcoming space set up just the way I asked, on time and the guy that opens the place he is so helpful he gets you almost anything you ask for he is so sweet very hands on he is nice, very cool to be around Gina is a woman send form god him self she aims to please.. she’s understanding and a great business woman she gets you booked and reassure’s your event will go as planned so you do not have to worry she says leave all the worries up to me and you enjoy your event and you can trust that she is true cause she see’s it Through just one amazing team at the bright house I refer all my friends to her and family who I know will treat her space with care dignity and respect because Gina gives the same type of care.. and the space it’s just perfect from the entrance to the back yard, everything is high end . You will not be disappointed.
Management Response
Such wonderful compliments we are so grateful you took the time to let us know how much our xtra efforts are appreciated! We hope you'll continue to celebrate life with us. We look forward to booking your next event. If you have any photos to share that we can add to our portfolio please send them to brighthousestudio1612@gmail.com
Exceptional customer service
— An Eventective User
from Portage, MI
Bright House Studios has been a delight to work with, they went above and beyond to make my bridal shower the best it could be. They are the nicest people ever, very understanding and organized. I highly recommend using their studio for your next event. Thank you so much Bryan and Gina you both were so lovely to work with!
Unique and Exciting Event Space
— An Eventective User
from Kalamazoo, MI
Bright House Studio is a hidden gem in the Kalamazoo/Portage area. We rented space on a weekday for my sister's birthday party. We were so pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the house and their ability to personalize it to match just about any theme. The host was so helpful and accommodating! Their communication is great! I threw this together at the last minute and they did everything they could to make it even more exciting than I could imagine.
The space has so many unique aspects and the lighting is so cool inside. We booked during the Halloween season, so it's perfect if you ever have that as a theme. They have the ability to transform it for any occasion. The host even put together a photo slideshow to be displayed on the wall and made us feel so welcome!
We absolutely loved our experience here and look forward to our next opportunity to rent this beautiful space!
Special, thoughtful and top notch!!
— An Eventective User
from Dowagiac, MI
I recently hosted my 2nd event at Bright House Studio! It was for my dad's 60th surprise birthday party and it went flawlessly! I can't rave about the owners enough! They go above and beyond to make sure your event or celebration is special. Bryan even created a video for me of pics of my dad over the years and it was so nice. I sent him a link to a digital album of the photos I wanted to use and he did all the work! My dad loved it so much that he wanted a copy of it! Bryan even sent me a link to download the video so that my dad could have a copy. Bryan also made sure that everything was fit to our theme, and added extra thoughtful details that I never would have thought of! He even helped me set up and put together a balloon arch! Just amazing and special is all I can say! Book with them and you won't be disappointed! They will always have my business because of their amazing customer service!
Perfect setting and great support for a baby shower
— An Eventective User
from Bright House Studio Portage MI
I appreciated the varied rooms in the house, beautiful grounds, great communication, attention to details, and tips, assistance and flexibility Bryan contributed to the event. Gina and Bryan know how to make it happen. Thank you!
Management Response
It's so nice being acknowledged for how much we care & strive to make your experience at BRIGHT HOUSE pleasantly memorable & as stress free as possible. We hope to be the first place you think of for your future events. Thanks so much for taking time to write such an excellent review. We really appreciate it.
Absolutely perfect place for any small event!
— An Eventective User
from Three Rivers, MI
We have had two events at Bright House a gender reveal and a graduation open house both were absolutely perfect! Bryan helped make both events a total success and made sure everything was perfect! He helped with making sure decor was all done as we wanted as well as ensuring seating and table arrangements were set up to best fit our needs. I would highly recommend the is space for anyone looking to host your next event they take all the stress out of it so you can enjoy it as well as your guests and will try to help accommodate in any way they can to ensure your event is perfect! Thank you again!
Management Response
Wow! Well, you can't get better than that!
It's so wonderful to know that we are achieving our goals of exceeding expectations! Thanks for taking the time to write a review & let us & others know about your "perfect" BRIGHT HOUSE experiences!
So amazing
— An Eventective User
Held a celebration of life for my dad and I didn't want it to feel like a funeral and it was so amazing and the vibes were great. The process was really nice, Gina and Bryan were so helpful, amazing, and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone for whatever event you would want to have.
Management Response
We appreciate you & this lovely review so much. It's celebrations like yours that make this biz extra special. We're so pleased to know that we helped to make such a tough time in your life a bit better.
Wonderful venue for a celebration!
— An Eventective User
I have booked Bright House Studio for an office Christmas party, husband's 45th birthday and daughter's 12th birthday. Each event was so nice. I really loved the decor and lighting for each event. The house is so inviting and cozy. Each experience was wonderful, and I highly recommend this venue. Staff is very friendly and have a great eye for detail.
Management Response
Wow another excellent review! We're so grateful for all of clients who take the time to inspire others in this way. Our main source of new clients has been by word of mouth referrals & guests at other events who then book their own. Which says a lot about our commitment to exceed expectations & make the experience from start to finish as stress free as possible. Sure feeels goood... ??
2024 HS Graduation
— An Eventective User
from Portage, MI
This space was amazing! Absolutely perfect for what we needed. Gina was amazing at communication throughout the entire process. Bryan went above and beyond to accommodate our event. He made sure that everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. Thank you so much Bryan and Gina.
Management Response
It's so uplifting & reassuring to keep getting such great reviews like this! We're so pleased to know that our efforts to exceed your expectations are being noticed & appreciated. We look forward to being the first place you think of for your small & private events in the future. Thanks again for choosing BRIGHT HOUSE & for letting others know that you made the right choice!
Amazing! Will be booking with them again!
— An Eventective User
from Dowagiac, MI
I highly, highly recommend Bright House Studio for your next small event! The property and building are beautiful, and super clean! I hosted a baby shower at Bright House Studio this past weekend and everything was perfect! Bryan and Gina are so accommodating and great to work with! Book your next event with them, you will not be disappointed!! We are already planning our next event at Bright House Studio!
Management Response
YAY!!! Another success story! We are sooo delighted to keep getting one stellar review after another. It's just Bryan & me making all of it happen & without him it would never work. I'm so fortunate to have such a super hero as a partner! The kind hearted younger brother I've wished I had all my life. Being a perfectionist like me, he always goes way above and beyond with everything he does & it sure has been noticed & appreciated by our guests! This is another great example.
Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know we've exceeded your expectations & to
Inspire others to consider our beautiful BRIGHT HOUSE for their intimate private events as well! These reviews are vitally important to the success of our business. We sure do appreciate it & look forward to having you back for your next celebration soon!
Perfect bridal shower venue!
— An Eventective User
from Portage, MI
Bright House was a fabulous location for the bridal shower that I hosted for my niece. Gina and Bryan were very helpful throughout the entire process! Bryan was present the day of the shower and was extremely accommodating and helpful! The venue was clean and spacious! We loved that we could change the color of the lighting through out the venue and easily stream in music. I would recommend this venue for anyone looking for a place to host a party or an event!
Management Response
It's always so delightful to hear such pleasant reviews & to know that our guests are appreciating our beautiful treasure BRIGHT HOUSE & our hospitality! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to let us & others know how much you enjoyed the experience!
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.
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