WEDDINGS

HOST YOUR WEDDING AT THE HISTORIC WHITNEY

For a sophisticated and intimate experience, nothing compares to hosting your guests in David Whitney Jr.’s Woodward Avenue Mansion. The myriad of dining spaces are ideally suited for business dinners and parties of 10 - 350.  The Gardens are also available as a unique and colorful oasis for warm weather functions.

Our staff is knowledgeable, dedicated, professional and friendly. We will strive to provide your group with mouthwatering dishes, professional service and captivating memories.

Our Special Event Coordinator will help you plan an event that you and your guests will remember forever!

Plan Your Proposal

Consistently voted “Detroit’s Most Romantic Restaurant”, The Whitney is the perfect setting for your fairytale proposal. Private Suite, Rose Petals, Champagne and VIP service. Contact events@thewhitney.com for more.

Wedding Celebrations

Consistently voted “Detroit’s Most Romantic Restaurant”, The Whitney is the perfect setting for your fairytale wedding. We host wedding ceremonies and receptions in our spectacular gardens and in the beautiful, historic mansion. I invite you to visit us to see what The Whitney can offer you! 


Questions about Bridal Showers and rehearsal dinners

When planning a party, guests often have questions about the process.
Please visit our private event FAQ Page for the most comprehensive answers.

Meet Your Event Coordinator

Samantha Cesarz

Samantha  is a native Detroiter who joined The Whitney team in May of 2008. After learning the ins and outs of varying positions at the restaurant, including an array of experiences in the events department,  she was named Event Manager in 2011.  Samantha has planned and executed hundreds of business dinners, weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, birthday parties, showers and more at the beautiful Whitney mansion, never failing to get rave reviews from our party hosts and their guests.

Samantha will be sure to make your business meeting memorable and your celebrations stress-free and the happiest of happy days! Call her at 313-832-5700, Ext 208, for further information or to book your next big event.  You’ll be glad you did!

events@thewhitney.com

Testimonials

  • “Thank you so much for all of your hard work to make our wedding special and amazing! You and your staff were so professional and on point with every aspect of the event, and we couldn’t be happier with the venue and service. We were truly blessed to have you as our coordinator!”

    -Jason & Erica

  • “Thank you so much for your careful planning and attention to detail for our daughter’s wedding. We will all have lovely memories of a special day. Your help was greatly appreciated.”

    -Michelle P.

  • “Thank you so much for everything you did leading up to & on our wedding day. Everything went so smoothly & was so beautiful! All of our guests said what a wonderful venue it was and how good the food and service was. Even days later, the compliments keep coming!”

    -Kelly & John

  • "Mike and I cannot thank you all enough for making our day so perfect! We appreciate all you did. How you guided us, kept us on track and decorated the room for me because I didn’t get a chance. Thank you so much! It was perfect. Everyone there was so great. The servers, hostess, manager, etc. One of the best decisions we made was choosing The Whitney and we feel that way because of you. Thank you!!"

    Becky and Mike K.

  • “Thank you for everything! The Whitney Music Room was beautiful! The food was outstanding! You made my future daughter-in-law's shower wonderful! Everyone enjoyed it! The staff was so nice and did an awesome job serving us! I will definitely recommend The Whitney to my friends! I already have told other friends!”

    Irene R.

  • “I just wanted to send a big thank you to you and your team for our wedding! The food, the drinks, the service...everything was great and we received so many compliments! Thank you so much for coordinating with all the vendors and making sure everything ran smoothly! It was a pleasure working with you. We had the best time and are so happy with our venue choice! Thanks again!!”

    Emily & Tyler

  • “Just wanted to thank you and your wonderful staff for helping us organize the most memorable night of our life. You’ve been so professional and accommodating. We’re truly so blessed to have had the opportunity to get married at your venue and have such great help. Thanks again.”

    Chris & Jaclyn