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BRIGHT HOUSE STUDIO

1612 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI
50 Capacity
$200 to $600 / Event
We are a unique & intimate Event Venue & Art Studio, for hosting your bright ideas & making them really SHINE! From small weddings & receptions, to bridal & baby showers, holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, celebration of life gatherings, 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. We also have a TV in the lounge area with access to our premium Youtube channel to occupy the kids. We have a food prep area with a full size fridge, a smaller beverage fridge, microwave/convection combo, blender, Keurig coffee machine (bring your own k-cups), 3 electric chafing dishes, various beverage dispensers, electric wine opener and a collection of bowls and charcuterie boards. Table & Chair arrangements can be decided at your personal tour. We can accommodate an audience of up to 65 guests, or table dining for up to 50 guests. And the best part, when your event ends just take home items that you want and leave everything else including the cleaning to us! Our mission is to help you have a low stress, highly enjoyable memorable event.

Event Pricing

Standard Weekend Rates
5 - 50 people
$100 - $150 per hour
Standard Weekday Rates
50 people max
$75 - $100 per hour
Standard Wedding, Holiday or Formal Events
47 people max
$150 - $180 per hour
Outdoor Photo Shoot ONLY.
50 people max
$50 per hour

Event Spaces

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

Recommendations

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!

Additional Info

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 PA & microphones, smart colored lighting both inside & out, projector that syncs with most smart phones, 110" viewing wall, gas fireplace , gazebo, indoor/outdoor photo shoot options, total privacy & ambiance.
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 900
  • Year Renovated: 23