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About Bella Maria's Event Center and Catering
Based in Norton Shores, Bella Maria's Event Center and Catering works with couples planning weddings throughout Grand Rapids, Michigan. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Trillium Events, The Folkert Community Hub. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Bella Maria's Event Center and Catering
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Norton Shores, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Muskegon Norton Shores
- Hampton Inn Muskegon
- Baymont
- Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake
- Victory Inn & Suites
- Rodeway Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Bella Maria's Event Center and Catering through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Grand Rapids
How much do wedding venues cost in Grand Rapids?
Venue pricing in Grand Rapids spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Grand Rapids?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Grand Rapids weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are February, March, July.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 19° | 23% | 4:49 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Feb | 34° | 20° | 20% | 5:34 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 27° | 20% | 7:11 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 37° | 26% | 7:47 PM | 8:25 PM |
| May | 70° | 49° | 25% | 8:18 PM | 8:59 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 58° | 21% | 8:40 PM | 9:23 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 62° | 20% | 8:37 PM | 9:19 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 61° | 20% | 8:05 PM | 8:44 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 7:15 PM | 7:52 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 42° | 25% | 6:21 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Nov | 47° | 33° | 23% | 4:36 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 25° | 23% | 4:22 PM | 5:08 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Grand Rapids (7.9 mi from Grand Rapids). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Grand Rapids.
Getting to Grand Rapids
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| MKG Muskegon County Airport | 32 mi | 50 min |
| AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 113 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Chicago | 125 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Detroit | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Indianapolis | 222 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Grand Rapids; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49444, USA
- Where
- Norton Shores · 32 miles west of central Grand Rapids
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Grand Rapids
- One of 197 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (231) 777-8337
- Website
- Visit site
From Bella Maria's Event Center and Catering's website
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Bar service, Free parking
- Prices on their site
- From $5 per guest
- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
Read from teddyspaghettis.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Bella Maria's Event Center and Catering before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Norton Shores
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 14 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Grand Haven, Muskegon, Spring Lake, Muskegon Heights
Distances are straight-line from Bella Maria's Event Center and Catering; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Grand Rapids.
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