Frauenthal Theater

The Frauenthal is a beautiful and unique venue. Our guests raved about it. All employees from the event manager to the technical director and the crew who set up and cleaned provided exceptional service and were able to accommodate last minute requests.

The Frauenthal Theatre in Muskegon, MI provided the most beautiful venue for our Christmas wedding and reception! Event Coordinator, Heather Jett was extremely proficient at making the entire process enjoyable. Our guests haven't stopped raving about the entire event! They were very responsive to our needs/requests, allowing us to meet at the theatre as many times as we desired. With the great sound system and beautiful lighting options, there could be no more spectacular setting....they even made it snow at the end of the ceremony! They made a quick, almost magical transition between the ceremony and reception (both on the stage). Absolutely gorgeous!

When my husband and I first stepped foot into the Frauenthal Theatre, we knew that was where we were going to be married. It was breathtaking! The place is so full of beauty and history. We knew it was the "Wow" factor we were looking for. We worked with Heather and Eric and they were so professional and nice. They helped to make it exactly what we envisioned. Everyone is still talking about our ceremony and how different and beautiful it was. We were very lucky to have found such an amazing place that we will always keep close to our hearts.

The service was great. Heather gave us her cell phone number so we could contact her at any moment we needed her during our wedding. She even carried by wedding gown train so it wouldn't get dirty.

Great reception venue!! Heather does an amazing job coordinating everything to be sure all went smoothly...and most importantly no stress for the bride!! We had a great time and have been hearing comments daily from our guests as well. I would definatley recommend The Frauenthal Center / Hilt Bldg for your event!!

The building was accessable for decorating measurements/issues. The building maintenance staff were very polite and ready to assist wherever needed. The event coordinator was very knowledgable, available and helpful. The bartending staff at the event were friendly and professional.

We were very happy with the attention we received and the overall experience we had. Heather helped us with virtually every decision we had to make with regard to the Frauenthel.

We enjoyed working with Heather Jett!!! She is the best and she differently went above and beyond.

What a hidden gem! From the moment we walked into the venue, we instantly fell in love with the place. I worked with Heather Jett- the event manager the entire 9 months prior to my wedding. They were very felxible and worked with us with our deposits to hold our date. I was in constant contact with Heather. She was really responsive and prompted with returning calls and emails. I ran into a little problem 4 weeks prior to my wedding----I was over in guests!!! I asked them how they can accomidate with seating and though there were options out there, their were also some hidden costs that were not mentioned in our contract. That was the only downfall---hidden costs! Another example is, we paid over $800 more expected after our wedding was complete for our sound/tech guy. In the contract it said he was $18/hour, and I'm not sure how that computed to the amount, and to this day I don't know how, BUT bottom line, I would of paid 10 times the amount I did to just have the ceremony and reception there because despite all the minor things, my wedding day turned out perfect!!! Our guests were just blown away by the beauty and history of the Frauenthal. It was just so breath taking!!!

Many brides might find it interesting to know that the Frauenthal Theater is available to rent for weddings (even the big stage)! I'm not sure how many weddings they have had at the theater before mine. It's probably like a well kept secret they do this!Overall, you can't beat the atmosphere for a ceremony or a reception. My husband and I wanted a Hollywood theme, and Heather Jett, the event manager, was great in helping us visualize the two rooms we used (the rehearsal halls-Munroe/Bergman and Johnson Hall). She had floor plans to pencil in where we needed tables, chairs, and bar areas. This was very helpful! She also let us use the "VIP red ropes" for the entrance areas. She was great with emails and the pre-planning process (note: she is the event manager, NOT a wedding planner!). See below, though, for some things to keep in mind when the day comes.Brides should be aware that the Frauenthal only lets you use approved caterers from their list, and you can only use the Frauenthal's beverage service (including sodas). Read the contracts carefully. The venue does not mind if the cake comes from any bakery..does not need to be approved.A big plus is the venue sets up all your tables and chairs for you, plus they tear them down at the end of the event. However...you need to make sure all of your belongings are out of the spaces (including the decor) by the end of the night. They were great about letting us store a few things in the conference room overnight, and it was helpful to use the loading carts and elevators!The downside? I did have some issues with Heather (the event manager) the day before and day of wedding. I had told her a couple of times that we would be in the building by 9 a.m. the day before to begin setups. All of the tables and chairs were set up (nice!), but there wasn't a ladder (as requested) and we didn't have enough extension cords. I had to run to the main office to try and find Heather, but I was told she wasn't coming in until later that day. Her boss was great about getting someone to help us, but it would have been good to know that Heather wouldn't be there until later...and who we should call/see for issues.The same thing happened the next day. We had issues with the sound and once again, Heather was not around and I had to track someone down while I was doing my makeup. I was told later by a building guy that she'd be there by one p.m., (she wasn't there by one), but we figured that anything that came up we had to rely on the building guys until she showed. By the time I saw her, we had fixed all issues...and well, it was a case of it would have been nice to know she wouldn't be available earlier. I totally understood that Heather is the event manager, not a wedding planner. I did not expect her to do anything that involved decorations or wedding issues. However, a bride needs to know if she's going to be AVAILABLE to answer questions or fix equipment issues on the day of! And if not, then who is the point person?Overall though, I would say using the Frauenthal would be wonderful for a wedding. Like I said, there is nothing like having that atmosphere and the prices are very reasonable...especially for an "off peak" season bride like myself. The wedding and reception looked gorgeous inside those rooms, especially with the lights (with dimmers!). I'm glad we had this venue to bring our theme out so beautifully.