Food was wonderful and guests are still talking about what a great time they had. Choosing the City Club as our wedding venue was the best decision we made when it came to our wedding. n thought of them. Greg is fantastic. You never know in Michigan. Greg and his staff made sure our special day was a dream come true from the outdoor pergola wedding to the indoor cocktail hr and reception, our friends and family had a blast! It was so beautiful outside in the garden under the pergola and I got beautiful pictures both inside and outside the venue and every single person I worked with was wonderful. Greg, the bartenders, and the rest of the staff are wonderful and easy to work with. We didn't even make it out of the parking lot after our tour before we turned around and went back inside to book. They do require you to purchase a bar package and use their catering which can become pretty pricey. Everything went smoothly and it was beautiful. There was never a wait at the bar. They have an emergency rain plan and had everything ready to go in case we needed to move inside last minute. They make it so easy, which was really important to us. It comes as police arrested one of the owners of the nightclub, Elissandro Spohr, as well as the lead singer of the band Gurizada Fandangueira which was playing at the time the fire broke out, and the band's security man. -Delicious, allergy-sensitive food: a family friend suggested this venue because we have some food allergies/preferences in our group, and we could not be more pleased. The first funerals for the victims were scheduled to begin later today for those families who have identified their loved ones. We didn't even know half of what it took to pla Our wedding day was an absolute dream, and it was in large part thanks to the City Club going above and beyond in every way. Every other family wedding weve had in the United States, weve had to either find Iranian caterers or make the rice ourselves for the whole wedding party. Meanwhile, around 80 people remain in a critical condition in hospital after inhaling toxic fumes, according to the city's health minister Alexandre Padilha. The James Cotton Blues Band. ABC News Radio and The Associated Press contributed to this report. One of the advantages of the City Club is having the whole house at your disposal, so there is plenty of room for people to get ready, and hangout on the day of. She was an absolute angel and a joy to work with. 'It was terrible inside - it was like one of those films of the Holocaust, bodies piled on top of one another,' said Mr Meinerz. The day was relaxing and enjoyable for all. They were friendly, very helpful, and detail oriented. - Beautifully maintained: The house is charming and makes for a beautiful backdrop for pictures in so many beautiful spots, with small ones in front of flowering trees, and bigger backdrops in front of the front garden or the pergola. The backyard garden is beautiful, and Greg works so hard to maintain the landscape & building. A great place where you can sit down and chill. My favorite part about this venue was that we could use the place from early morning until the end of the day. complaint was that we had to be out by 12am, including cleaning up all decorations. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding day! His response time is impeccable. There seemed to, Blue Leprechaun, located at 1220 South University on the campus of the University of Michigan is a restaurant/bar providing various food items and drinks to the clients. Aside from the dead, 630 people were injured, and about 90 of them still face grave health problems from smoke inhalation. PHOTOS: Relatives mourn for victims of Brazil's Kiss nightclub fire, Police: Cheap fireworks started Brazil nightclub fire, Wagner mutiny leads to questions about Russias military leadership, Exclusive: Inside an American hunt forward operation in Ukraine, Planet Hip Hop: How French rappers continue to raise their voices for justice and identity, Narcs and spies: The drug wars murky origins in Southeast Asia, 'It's time that we face the issue': #MeToo movement gains momentum in Taiwan, Its the new soccer, where stars are born: Trap music boom inspires Argentine youth, Colombian searchers reveal new details on the rescue of four children who survived plane crash in the Amazon, Muslims in Senegal prepare for Eid al-Adha celebrations. With regards to the staff, their service was excellent and they were clearly dedicated to making it a wonderful day for everyone. Scores of bodies were piled in twisted knots inside the club as hundreds stampeded through darkness, trying to reach a single row of four doors that served as both entry and exit. Dont hesitate, you will NOT be disappointed! ay from the dance floor. I highly recommended this venue! uring the reception. From our first tour, to our wedding day Greg was there with us, answering any of our questions and making us feel so welcomed in the space. He really did go above and beyond in every way possible to give us the wedding of our dreams. The place is beautiful and was perfect and cozy for our small wedding. The wedding went so smoothly - the staff were incredibly friendly, the food was delicious, and we had so many guests tell us that it was the nicest wedding they have ever attended. an indoor ceremony. Bar room in the basement is awesome, I think the only thing I can think is that when guests are coming in, you may want to keep that door closed or they'll want to come join you in there! There are a lot of different rooms on the main floor, and the space flows very well. For the reception they provided string lighting and uplighting for a little extra, but so worth it. Greg, the General Manager, is amazing. cisions. We got so many compliments from our guests on the setting and the food. I would HIGHLY recommend them for your event. The catering manager switched once about 9 months before our wedding, but McKenzie picked up right where the previous one left off without skipping a beat and we felt MUCH more confident with her. Drink menu is simple and amazing (Funky Rummers all day!). The staff was very professional. The venue worked smoothly with our vendors and planners to help them get what they needed. entire process, they were so responsive and accommodating, working to make sure we were planning the wedding we envisioned. This allowed us to personalize every room. Matt Roper He confirmed that accordion player Danilo Jacques, 28, died, while the five other members made it out safely. Whether you are looking to have your wedding inside or out, you are covered! The weather was perfect that day (but it was important to us to have a back-up in case the weather didn't cooperate, and it was nice to know we could be married in the ballroom if needed!). Greg gave him an impromptu full tour and we booked the City Club for our April wedding as soon as he got back to California. Romanian prosecutors on Friday questioned an owner of the nightclub where a fire killed 32 people and injured 180. . We decided on the Ann Arbor City Club because it became immediately clear that they would be flexible and helpful with our particular Iranian-American wedding, and at a reasonable cost. 10/10 book the Ann Arbor City Club now. The club also offered a lot of help on decoration. Later, firefighters responding to the blaze initially had trouble getting inside the Kiss nightclub because 'there was a barrier of bodies blocking the entrance', Guido Pedroso Melo, commander of the city's fire department, told the O Globo newspaper. In comparison to Night Cap, Lo-Fi gives you plenty more room, dance floor and more causal vibe. It was so nice not having to worry about the small details so I could focus on the more important things. Most of the dead apparently were asphyxiated, according to Dr Paulo Afonso Beltrame, a professor at the medical school of the Federal University of Santa Maria who went to the city's Caridade Hospital to help victims. The upstairs room for the bridal party is perfect - full of light and warmth. Our groomsman and bridesmaids had separate spaces for the morning to get ready so we were all together under one roof but didnt see each other before our first look. Greg, McKenzie, and their team performed miracles and gave us a beautiful wedding to treasure. Just yesterday there were nearly 200 psychological consultations with relatives of victims.'. Our ceremony was outside as the weather luckily turned out well. They coordinate with a company and bring the chairs in so you won't have to worry about it. We had a change in the catering manager during the time we were planning our wedding, which initially made us somewhat nervous, but the general manager Greg took over and w You will not be disappointed! Our Crispy Chicken Crispers now come with new white cheddar read more, Its Trivia Thursday! On the day of the wedding he took care of all of the details so we didn't have to worry about a thing. It was incredibly convenient to get ready, take photos, and have our ceremony and reception all at the same location. We got lucky with the weather and were able to use the beautiful pergola for our outdoor ceremony. Both areas were beautiful and well-maintained, and we had no trouble moving between the areas. I could go on and on about how beautiful the venue is but there are pictures that will allow you to make that judgement on your own. He said earlier that the death toll was likely made worse because the nightclub appeared to have just one exit through which patrons could exit. He has so much love and knowledge towards the building and the wedding industry that I knew we would be in good hands. Something that really stuck out to me during our wedding was how happy the employees of the venue are, you can tell the management, top down, to every single employee is great. wn family came in to see the venue. He is so responsive. Regional police chief Marcelo Arigony said he had already heard testimonies of 17 people, including the club's co-owners, Mauro Hoffman and Elissandro Spohr. He took care of all of the details and made sure that we were thinking about everything that might come up. 2023 and 2024 DATES ARE GOING FAST! Meanwhile it was revealed today that most of the victims of Sunday morning's tragedy had died in the club's bathrooms. The nightclub was a popular spot for many of the college students in Santa Maria. 'It is a tragedy for all of us,' Ms Rousseff said. I honestly can't say enough good things about Ann Arbor City Club. They were amazing! Our coord Having my wedding here was the best decision we made! to our emails & helped us create the picture perfect wedding. Soldiers were drafted in to dig graves during yesterday afternoon and last night. Santa Maria mayor Cezar Schirmer declared a 30-day mourning period, and Tarso Genro, the governor of the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, said officials were investigating the cause of the disaster. re everything from the menu to the placement of the card table to the timeline is absolutely perfect. He was super helpful and supportive every step of the way, especially on the day of our wedding. Meanwhile, people outside tried to break through walls to get in to save those trapped inside. None got out alive. The owner is in temporary police custody for five days and should be released this Friday. Greg in particular was truly a godsendhe was organized, practiced, and a delight to work with. The food got rave reviews from the guests (Thanks Chef Nate!). The venue was beautiful flowers in bloom for the outdoor ceremony and cocktail party, a festive ballroom for dining and dancing, and plenty of f We had a perfect early June wedding at the Ann Arbor City Club and cannot recommend this venue highly enough!! Absolute perfection on all levels. The staff is so amazing!!!! Located just outside of the Ann Arbor area, The Edge is worth the drive from wherever you're located (may we suggest a party bus?). Everything was moved and setup on time. Their entire staff was so helpful and kind throughout the entire process, in particular Greg who was great at answering all of our questions, from our initial to We were over the moon when we found Ann Arbor City Club. and The manager Greg and rest of staff were very helpful and pleasant to work with during the whole process and they were very attentive to detail. For one example, our outside cocktail hour included yard games and later in the evening when we started to bring a couple up to the front lawn, the staff rushed out to take over without even being asked. If you are looking for a Wedding Venue in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, look no more! As of March 2018, we have a new Catering Manager. Cocktail hour was great, dinner was pretty good, and the grounds were stunning! The death toll from Sunday's tragedy rose last night to 234 after three people died in hospital during the early hours. As the bridal party was getting ready, AA CC was able to provide lunch (variety of subs, vegetables and pita with hummus) and drinks (mimosas and beers) - super convenient to not have to worry about getting lunch from somewhere else!