Union + Social 2025-2027 Wedding Venue Guide

Learn about our wedding and event venue in St. Joseph, Michigan with our 2025-2027 wedding venue guide. For a private tour of the space and to customize your event, get in touch with our in-house event coordinator!

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Union + Social Event Venue offers a stunning location in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan to exchange wedding vows and celebrate your most significant moments. An extraordinary setting with hand crafted catering solutions by Silver Harbor Brewing Company and seating capacity for up to 250 guests. We can accommodate groups of up to 200 guests for wedding receptions and up to 150 guests for ceremony + receptions.

About Us

At Union + Social Event Venue, we’ll make sure the vision for your special event becomes a reality and goes off without a hitch. Union + Social offers everything you need to create the stunning occasion you and your guests will always remember.

Union + Social is located at 216 Court Street in downtown Saint Joseph, Michigan in a 120 year old building with plenty of history from its start as an airplane parts company, engineering firm, and even the office for a US Senator. Enjoy the reclaimed brick walls, 24 foot custom barrel vaulted ceiling, and original cement floors, this venue has it all. 

Our dedicated team will assist you in the room layout, menu and beverage creation and overall timing for
the event.

Venue Rental Fees

12-Hour Rental

Thursday / Sunday: $3,900

Friday: $4,900

Saturday: $5,900

+ Access from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

+ Last drinks poured at 10:45 pm

+ All teardown complete by midnight

+ Off Season (Nov-Mar), rates reduce by $1500

+ Sales Tax (6%) Included in Rate

+ Saturday pricing Applies to any Major Holiday/Holiday weekends

4-Hour Rental

Monday-Wednesday: $1,500

Thursday-Sunday: $1,900

+ Room decorated within 4-hour rental period

+ Teardown complete by 1 hour of event end time

+ Off Season (Nov-Mar), rates reduce by $350

+ Sales Tax (6%) Included in Rate

+ Rent additional time; $500 per hour

+ Maximum of 6 hours allowed

+ 4-hour rentals not available on Major Holiday/Holiday weekends

What's Included

  • Hand-crafted food and beverage menu in partnership with Silver Harbor Brewing Co.

  • Use of (30) 72″ round tables, (8) 60″ round tables, (14) 9’x2.5′ rectangle tables, (10) cocktail tables, (1) sweetheart round table, and (250) white resin padded folding chairs

  • Basic Table Linens and Cloth Napkins for dining tables; napkin color options available

  • Spandex table covers for your food, display, and cocktail style tables; white or black options available

  • Place settings, glassware, flatware, stemware, servewear, and beverage cups

  • Use of (2) projectors and 160″ screens

  • Use of (2) wireless microphones

  • House music, per request played throughout venue and/or restrooms – Pandora Station or Spotify List

  • Water & Iced Tea served via carafes at tables; can substitute lemonade

  • Use of the “Green Room”, our private dressing suite featuring a private bathroom, tv, seating area, etc.

  • Day of Venue Coordination (food and beverage service, set up and tear down of our furniture)

  • Coat Racks; if needed

  • Guest Wi-Fi

  • Dimmable Uplighting

  • Complete set-up/tear-down of included U+S furniture, dinnerware, & linens

  • Temperature controlled event space

  • Custom chalkboard menu to utilize for your bar experience

  • Staffing for food and beverage service

Note: Rental Fees already include 6% MI Sales Tax. No service fees are added to the venue rental fee. A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 and a signed contract are required in order to secure your date.

6% MI sales tax and 20% service fee is added to the food portion of the bill.

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Bar and Drink Options

Choose one or a combination of our Bar Experience Packages for your wedding day.

Cash Bar

Your guests will pay for all beverages they order. 6% sales tax is added to each guests check and a gratuity is optional

  • SHBC Wine: $7.00-$9.00 per glass

  • SHBC Mixed Drinks & Craft Cocktails: $9.00-$14.00 per glass

  • Local Cider: $7.00 per glass (Draft Option)

  • SHBC Craft Beer and Seltzer: $5.00-$9.00 per glass (Draft Option)

  • SHBC Rootbeer and NA Bevs: $5 per guest

 

Hosted Bar

You set the amount, time frame, and limitations, and you’ll be charged based on what is consumed. 6% sales tax and 20% service fee are added to this portion of the bill

 

All-Inclusive Hosted Bar

Price includes 4 hours. $7 per guest for each additional hour. $4 per guest add on for up to TWO Signature Craft Cocktails. 6% sales tax and 20% service fee added to drink package pricing.

Package A: $27 per person

  • Beer + Wine
  • SHBC Craft Rootbeer
  • Seltzer / Local Cider
  • NA Beverages

 

Package B: $34 per person

  • Beer + Wine
  • SHBC Craft Rootbeer
  • Seltzer / Local Cider
  • Standard Mixed Drinks
  • NA Beverages

 

Package C: $39 per person

  • Beer + Wine
  • SHBC Craft Rootbeer
  • Seltzer / Local Cider
  • Standard Mixed Drinks
  • Craft Cocktails
  • NA Beverages

Note:

  • Up to 4 SHBC tap options/draft

  • Up to 4 SHBC Wine selections

  • Up to 2 SHBC craft cocktails options

  • Up to 6 SHBC spirits available

  • No outside beverages are allowed – see policies and fees for any containers found

  • (1) satellite bar set up included over 100 guests

  • Sparkling Riesling Toast: $3 per guest

  • NA bev packages for guests under 21: $5 per guest

  • Tableside Wine Service (Dinner) : $150 service fee per 50 guests, must have beverage package

  • NA bev (self-serve) station: $2 per guest; water, unsweetened iced tea, lemonade, coffee

  • Hot beverage (self-serve) station: $5 per guest; hot coffee, iced coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, decaf coffee.  Assorted milk, cream, sugars, syrups

  • Note: Union and Social Events Venue reserves the right to stop serving guests at any time and will manage consumption as needed. No alcohol shall be sold or provided to those under the age of 21.

Food Options

Stationed hors d’oeuvres

Stocked for up to one hour or until quantities run out; great as late night snacks!

  • Pretzel Bar: assortment of crunchy and soft pretzels served with sweet and savory dipping options: $5 per guest

  • Flatbread Station: assortment of SHBC in season flatbreads: $7 per guest

  • Local Farm + Garden: fresh fruit and veggies, craft cheese and assorted crackers: $6 per guest

  • Slider Bar: assortment of SHBC sliders; beef, pulled pork, fried chicken, & grilled cheese: $7 per guest

  • Sweet & Savory Spud Bar: Baked Idaho & Sweet Potatoes served with assortment of toppings: $5 per guest

  • Charcuterie/Grazing Board: assorted meats, fruit, dips and crackers: $8 per guest

 

Passed hors d’oeuvres

Passed by waitstaff during the allocated time, mix & match, minimum of 3 options required and total guest count applied

LIGHT $1.00 Per Guest​

  • Antipasto Skewer
  • Caprese Skewer
  • Mediterranean Skewer
  • Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew
  • Watermelon Mint White Balsamic Pick
  • Tea Sandwiches
  • Spinach & Artichoke Pinwheel
  • Prosciutto & Melon Pick
  • Bruschetta
  • Fruit Kabob
  • Avocado Toast
  • Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom
  • BBQ Pork Puff Pastry

 

MEDIUM $1.75 Per Guest

  • Bacon Jam Stuffed Mushroom
  • Strawberry Balsamic Crostini
  • Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry
  • Juicy Lucy Stout Glazed Meatball
  • Crab Stuffed Mushroom
  • Wild Mushroom Ragu Crostini
  • Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese Cups
  • Smoked Whitefish Pita Dip
  • Ceviche Tostada

 

Heavy $2.50 Per Guest

  • Barbacoa Eggroll Wrapper Tacos
  • Chicken & Waffles
  • Bau Bun Pork Belly
  • Caprese Beef Tenderloin Crostini
  • Beef Tartare Wrap
  • Duck Confit Crostini
  • Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Stout Glaze
  • Seared Ahi Tuna Wrap
  • Lobster Roll
  • Butter Poached Wakame Shrimp

 

Composed Entrées

Buffet Style $35 pp | Family Style $37 pp | Plated $39 pp

Extra Entrée option $6/pp |  Extra Side option $3/pp  | Dietary/Allergy Plates $6 pp

Veggies | Pick One

Grilled Asparagus

Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots

Roasted Vegetable Medley

Broccolini

Seasonal/Local/Specialty

Haricot Verts Almondine

Tri-colored Cauliflower and Romesco

Greens | Pick One

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Spinach & Berry Salad +$1

SW MI Chopped Salad +$1

Wedge Salad +$1

 

Starch | Pick One

Truffle Parmesan Fried Potato

Garlic Boursin Mashed Redskin

Mini Buttered Bakers

Brown Butter Gnocchi

Wild Rice Blend

White Wine Mushroom Orzo

Brown Butter Spaetzle

Saffron Rice +$1

Add Soup

$3 per person

  • House Cheddar Ale
  • Additional options available upon request

 

For Kids Under 10

$10 per person

  • Offer a custom kids menu
  • Selections must be made with final counts

 

Entrée Options

Farm Entrees

Brick Quarter Chicken

Herbed Salsa Airline Chicken Breast

Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken Breast

Hefeweizen Hollandaise Chicken Thigh

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Brown Ale Braised Pork Shank +$1

Cedar Plank Grilled Pork Chop

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Mostarda

Pastrami Rubbed Pork Ribs with Stout Glaze

Grilled Pork Ribeye with Wild Mushroom Blend

Sous Vide Sirloin Short Ribs

Grilled Pub Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Garlic Herb Crusted Prime Rib +$1

Rack of Lamb with Blueberry Mint Gastrique +$3

Korean Short Ribs with Gochujang BBQ Sauce +$2

Filet Medallions with Frizzled Onions and Red Wine Demi Glaze +$2

Sea Entrees

Bruschetta Salmon Filet

Butter Crumb Cod with Basil Pesto

Crab Cake Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp +$2

Whitefish with Lemon Cream Sauce

Tortilla Crusted Mahi Mahi with Avocado Verde Salsa

Garden Entrees

Mediterranean Stuffed Portobello Cap

Butternut Squash Ravioli in Brown Butter Cream Sauce with Toasted Walnuts and Fried Sage

Spinach Ravioli with Florentine Cream Sauce

Fried Lasagna Primavera

Truffle Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Fresh Herb Salsa

Sweets and Treats

Each station is $5 per guest, stocked for up to one hour

  • Assorted Desserts – cupcakes, cheesecakes, macarons, and cookies

  • Donut Wall – Assorted donut rounds and donut holes

  • S’mores Experience – Roast your own marshmallows with indoor approved flames – assorted marshmallows, Hersheys, Reese’s, graham crackers and fudge rounds

  • Craft Ice Cream Bar – small batch craft ice cream cups (signature flavor) & toppings where applicable

  • Gourmet Popcorn Bar – assorted popcorn, candies and nuts with grab n’ go bags to fill

Outdoor Cocktail Hour

Setup in front of Union+Social building | Outdoor, fenced in and uncovered.

Service for up to 1 hour included | Available Memorial Day thru Labor Day

$300 set up fee.

 

Includes:

  • Use of Cocktail Style Tables, Black or White Spandex Linens Included

  • Use of Satellite Bar

  • Up to 4 SHBC wine options served for 1 hour: $9 per guest

  • Up to 2 SHBC craft cocktail options served for 1 hour: $11 per guest

  • 4 SHBC wine + 2 SHBC craft cocktail options served for 1 hour: $13 per guest

  • Choose from our passed and/or stationed hors d’oeuvres options

 

Indoor Ceremony

$300 set up fee – Setup & Teardown of Ceremony Space, indoor only.

  • Use of up to 150 white resin padded folding chairs

  • Pipe & Drape Room Divider

Stock the Green Room

Snacks and sips for your close friends, bridesmaids, or groomsmen in the private space dedicated to you throughout the event. $350 flat rate, serves up to 12.

 

Choose 1 Beverage

  • Bloody Mary Bar

  • Mimosas

  • Sparkling Riesling

 

Choose 1 snack

  • Grab N’ Go Breakfast

  • Charcuterie Board

  • Deli Sandwiches

 

Additional Green Room Options:

+ The Original Boxed Waters: $1 each

+ NA Beverages: $30 – Water, Unsweetened Tea, Lemonade

+ Hot Coffee: $30 – coffee carafe, half n half, sugar

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