Source: New York Post

I just had to profile the Westin Book Cadillac and add it to the Detroit Ceremony and Reception Guide.  How can you have a Detroit Wedding blog and not mention this historical Detroit icon?

Back in 1923 when the Book Cadillac first swung its doors open, it was the tallest and most prestigious hotel in the City of Detroit – and the tallest in the world.  Located in downtown Detroit on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Washinton, the Italian Renaissance-style hotel was a place to see and be seen.  (Click here to read about the Book Cadillac’s star-studded past)  But after 60 years of glory, the hotel closed its doors in 1984.

In late October 2008 – after almost 25 years – the new Westin Book Cadillac reopened.  The luxurious and elaborate 31-story hotel has three gorgeous ballrooms, 455 hotel rooms, one premiere and upscale restaurant (Roast) where the “Next Iron Chef” winner Michael Symon presides, as well as other eateries and bars.  It also includes 67 luxury condo’s and penthouses on the top eight floors. 

Venue Details:
The  Book has three beautiful ballrooms in which you could host your wedding or event. 

The Venetian Ballroom

Venetian Ballroom – The glitzy and glamorous Venetian ballroom, which has soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city, will accomodate 220 guests and a dance floor.  During peak season (May, June, Sept, Oct) on a Saturday you must spend a minimum of $30K.  Off season $25K. On a Friday or Sunday during peak season, a minimum of $25K.  Off season, a minimum of $20K,

Crystal Ballroom – This gorgeous room also has window and will accomodate 110 people with a dance floor.  During peak season, this room can be yours on a Saturday for a minimum of $15K.  Off season, $10K.  On a Friday or Sunday during peak time, $10K.  Off season is all negotiable.

Woodward Ballroom - This ballroom is the largest and most contemporary of all the ballrooms, though it doesn’t have windows.  The Woodward will accomodate 450 guests including a dance floor.  A peak season Saturday will cost you a minimum of $30K.  Off season Saturday will be $25K.  Friday and Sunday peak season 25K.  Off season – $20K.

Included in your package is a bridal suite, floor length ivory linens, four votives per table and day of wedding coordination for those vendors who will begin their day at Book.  If you’d like to have breakfast with your guests the next day, they’d be more than happy to accomodate you, though I don’t believe it would be at a discounted rate.

Accomodations:  Rooms for your wedding guests would be at a discounted rate of $149 per night.  If you wanted to rent a junior suite the day of the wedding that would serve as your getting ready area, they would give you a discounted rate as well.

Inside the Book Cadillac

Ceremony Site: Yes, the Westin Book Cadillac does offer a ceremony site for an additional $1,500.  While they don’t offer an outdoor location, they do offer you an indoor site.  Also, they do not yet have any partnerships with area churches.

Parking: They do have a self parking lot for guests, though valet was strongly encouraged.  Valet is $8 per vehicle.

Pro’s: The swanky Book Cadillac offers a beautiful and historical site for a real Detroit wedding.  It also is an all-inclusive venue where you could have your ceremony and reception and guest accomodations.  If you’re looking for high arched ceilings and a bit of old hollywood glamour, you’ll surely get it at the Westin Book Cadillac.

Con’s: Price, price and price.  If price isn’t a consideration, then the Book may be the venue of your dreams!

Contact:
Rebecca at 313-442-1628