Union + Social Wedding Venue Guide 2022

Learn about our wedding and event venue in St. Joseph, Michigan with our 2022 wedding venue guide. For a private tour of the space and to customize your event, get in touch with our in-house event coordinator!

We’ll bring the party. You bring your crowd.

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 200 wedding guests.

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, 27 foot custom barrel vaulted ceiling, and original cement floors, this venue has it all.

Venue Rental Fees

MAY - OCTOBER

Monday – Wednesday: $2500

Thursday: $3900

Friday: $4900

Saturday: $5500

Sunday: $3900

NOVEMBER - APRIL

Monday – Wednesday: $1500

Thursday: $2900

Friday: $4400

Saturday: $4900

Sunday: $2900

What's Included

Exclusive use of the U+S Event Venue space for up to 12 hours
Expertly catered hand crafted menu to fit your needs
(30) 72″ round tables, (10) 60″ round tables and 300 white resin folding chairs
White table linens and napkins
Serveware, glassware, flatware, beverage cups
Use of (2) Projectors and 160” Screens
House music, per request throughout the venue and/or restrooms
Staffing for all bar & food service
Water & Iced Tea served via carafes at tables
Use of the “Green Room” our private dressing suite featuring a private bathroom, tv, sitting area, etc.
Day of venue coordination
Day of ceremony coordination
Complimentary coat check
Wi-Fi
Dimmable uplighting
Set up and Tear Down of included Union + Social furniture (eg: tables & chairs)
One hour rehearsal the day before your event, subject to availability
HVAC Climate Control

Note: Rental Fees are not inclusive of MI Sales Tax at 6% and a Gratuity of 18%. Deposit of 50% of rental fee and a signed rental contract are required to secure your date.

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 alcoholic beverages they order.

Wine (Chardonnay, Riesling, Red Table Wine, Meritage) $7-10
Craft Cocktails (vodka, gin, bourbon, rum) $7-11
Local Cider $6 -7
Craft Beer by Silver Harbor Brewing Co. $6 – 8
Non-alcoholic beverages: Coke products, water, tea and coffee (upon request) $3

Hosted Bar

You set the amount, time frame, and limitations and you’ll be charged based on what is consumed.

All-Inclusive Hosted Bar

4 hours included. Additional hour(s) may be added for $7 per hour per guest.

Add Champagne Toast $5 per person
Add Craft Coffee Station $250

Package A: $29 per person

Beer + Wine
Non-alcoholic beverages

Package B: $37 per person

Beer + Wine
Non-alcoholic beverages
Couple Cocktail

Package C: $44 per person

Beer + Wine
Non-alcoholic beverages
Couple Cocktail
Craft Cocktails

Note:

Choose up to 5 Craft Beer & Cider options from Silver Harbor Brewing Co.
Michigan sales tax of 6% and 18% gratuity added to all drinks, including packages
We reserve the right to stop serving a guest(s) at any time and will manage consumption as needed
A valid ID is required for alcoholic beverages
No outside beverages are allowed

Food Options

Stationed hors d’oeuvres

Pretzel Bar with assorted cheeses, house mustard, toppings and everything needed to craft your very own perfect pretzel.
Local Farm + Garden (crudite, fresh fruit, craft cheese and assorted crackers)
Charcuterie
Flatbreads. Perfect for a late night snack, assorted flatbreads.
Late Night Snacks featuring assorted popcorns, candy and togo bags for guests to enjoy on-site or on the go.

Passed hors d’oeuvres

1-2 per guest, passed by waitstaff during the allocated time or plated per guest. 3 appetizers minimum.

LIGHT $1.50 PP

Antipasto Skewer
Caprese Skewer
Mediterranean Skewer
Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew
Watermelon Mint White Balsamic Pick
Vegetable Lettuce Wrap
Tea Sandwiches
Heirloom Tomato Tart
Prosciutto & Melon Pick
Bruschetta

Fruit Kabob
Avocado Toast
Tomato Jam Stuffed Mushroom
Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom
Spinach & Artichoke Pinwheel

MEDIUM $2 PP

Bacon Jam Stuffed Mushroom
Strawberry Balsamic Crostini
Muffaletta Slider
Fried Artichoke Heart
Buffalo Style Fried Deviled Egg
Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry
Wild Mushroom Ragu Crostini
Rice Paper Spring Roll
Smoked Whitefish Pita Dip
Ceviche Tostada
Juicy Lucy Stout Meatball
BBQ Pork Puff Pastry

Heavy $3 PP

Barbacoa Eggroll Wrapper Tacos
Chicken & Waffles
Bau Bun Pork Belly
Mini Croque Monsieur
Firecracker Shrimp
Caprese Beef Tenderloin Crostini
7-Layer Chip & Dip Cup
Crab Stuffed Mushroom
Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Stout Glaze
Seared Ahi Tuna Wrap
Lobster Roll
Beef Tartare Wrap
Jalapeno Bacon Mac n’ Cheese Eggroll

Composed Entrées

Buffet Style $29/pp or Plated $31/pp

Includes: one greens, two sides, one entrée option (4-6oz per protein), and house bread with dipping oil

Extra Entrée option $6/pp | Extra Side option $6/pp

Veggies

Grille Asparagus

Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots

Roasted Vegetable Medley

Broccolini

Seasonal/Local/Specialty

Haricot Verts Almondine

Tri-colored Cauliflower and Romesco

Greens

Prosciutto & Melon Pick

Bruschetta

Fruit Kabob

Avocado Toast

Tomato Jam Stuffed Mushroom

Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom

Spinach & Artichoke Pinwheel

Starch

Truffle Parmesan Fried White Potato

Garlic Boursin Mashed Redskin

Mini Buttered Bakers

Brown Butter Gnocchi

Wild Rice Blend

White Wine Mushroom Orzo

Lemon Thyme Ricotta Spaetzle

Add Soup

$3 per person

House Cheddar Ale
Additional options available upon request

For Kids Under 10

$8 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

Pretzel Crusted Smoked Pork Chop

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Mostarda

Pastrami Rubbed Pork Ribs with Stout Glaze

Brown Ale Braised Pork Shank +$1

Grilled Pork Ribeye with Wild Mushroom Blend

Garlic Herb Crusted Prime Rib +$1

Sous Vide Sirloin with Bone Marrow Compound Butter

Grilled Pub Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

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

Brewschetta 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 with Brown Butter Cream Sauce, Toasted Walnuts and Fried Sage

Fried Lasagna Primavera

Truffle Roasted Cauliflwer Steak with Fresh Herb Salsa

Sweets and Treats

Desserts stationed for self-service, $5 per person

Assorted cupcakes, cheesecake bites, macarons, fresh baked cookies, and decadent chocolate cake
Assorted donut wall
Add: Local ice cream station featuring all the toppings $3 / guest
S’mores Experience: Bring the best of the outdoors, in. Roast your own marshmallows with indoor approved flames with all the options including graham crackers, peanut butter cups, chocolate, etc.

Outdoor Cocktail Hour

Host your guests outside the venue prior to the event start time. Add passed or stationed appetizers and/or beverages for an enhanced experience. The space has standing room only with options for up to 6 cocktail tables. Only available weather permitting. $1000.

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.

Choose 1 Beverage

24 craft beer cans of your choice

4 bottles of wine or champagne

1 bottle of liquor + mixers of choice