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Anita Sent on 12/30/2023An ABSOLUTELY wonderful experience!!
I have never had a party of such extraordinaire. My retirement party was in August 2023 and it is now December 2023 and my family, friends and all my colleagues at the Detroit Fire Department are still talking about that night, saying “it was the best retirement party they had ever gone to”. A gorgeous venue off the Detroit River and every guest had a beautiful view. Their party planner took care of all the arrangements according to my needs, which made it stress free! The food was delicious and the entire staff of the Roostertail on that night was professional, and very attentive to me as the hostess and each individual guest. I ABSOLUTELY loved that amazing night! -
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Caitlin N. Sent on 12/30/2023May Wedding
We got married in May and are still getting tons of compliments about our wedding! Nicole was so much fun to work with and made the planning process so easy. Many of the vendors we ended up using came off of an extremely helpful list she gave us. Their familiarity with the venue and experience working with the staff at The Roostertail made coordination and communication so easy, especially since we were living out of state during the planning process! We had gorgeous weather for our beautiful ceremony overlooking the river, and our reception was also amazing! All of the food was delicious, but the appetizers were definitely my favorite. I still sometimes crave them six months later! Nicole and her staff were so accommodating, making sure my husband and I always had a drink in our hand and were having a good time. I HIGHLY recommend the milkshake bar. We’ve had so many people tell us that it was such a unique and fun thing to have at a wedding. Overall we had such a great time and would recommend The Roostertail for any kind of event! -
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Phillip N. Sent on 12/31/2023
Awesome experience
Roostertail was awesome! Nicole and the staff treated us like family. As the father of the bride, l couldn’t have made my daughter’s wedding more beautiful then the Roostertail did. Our family and friends still talk about the wedding today. I was always told that the venue makes the wedding. -
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Nikia S. Sent on 04/15/2023
Stellar Experience
I'd like to give a big shout out🎉🗣
to Nicole and her amazing staff at Detroit's iconic Roostertail. You did an awesome job assisting with our wedding ceremony and reception. We are forever thankful for you and your staff's accommodations, support, professionalism, and vision ultimately making our wedding the best event of our lives. Namely, you answered every question timely and thoroughly, and enlightened me along the short journey as we prepared our wedding in 33 days🙌🏼. Your servers served with grace, enthusiasm, and even a bit of humor😆. I was relieved to learn that not only my guests were satisfied with good food and great cocktails but my vendors praised your personal and professional service. Lastly, I appreciate your eye at seeking out the best environment and backgrounds for photos creating images that will last for generations to come. 😊
May God continue to bless your craft as you are truly a human emoji😉.
#Roostertail #wedding #reception #2023 #5star⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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William F. Sent on 12/31/2023wedding guest
I was at the rooster tail for my nieces wedding. The total professionalism of the staff and the service was the best I’ve ever had and I’ve been to a lot of events over the years. I’m in my late 60s truly truly an unbelievable experience.
The young lady that took care of us. Her name is Nicole. This woman did not stop. She was on every detail every aspect. If you needed something she made it happen immediately there is no hesitation Or let me think about it. Hell no she just did it. -
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Josh B. Sent on 05/16/2023Beautiful downtown venue with amazing staff!
We had our January 21, 2023 wedding ceremony and reception at the Roostertail and had the most amazing experience! Nicole made the entire planning process easy and seamless. She was so kind and was always available to answer any and all questions. Her entire team went above and beyond on our wedding day, and we could not be more grateful. Our guests raved about the food, drinks and how beautiful the venue was. With a winter wedding, we wanted the venue to make a statement. The views from the Palm River Room cannot be beat! The floor-to-ceiling windows with the river and Detroit skyline made for a beautiful backdrop for our wedding. We would highly recommend the Roostertail to anyone looking for a unique Detroit venue with great food and a phenomenal staff! -
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Holly L. Sent on 04/26/2022Magical! Call Shawna you’ll see!!
After initially finding the Roostertail back in 2019 and pushing off our wedding a year due to the pandemic, we finally got married this last Saturday!!! My husband (yeah I can actually say that now!) and I wanted a Detroit wedding through and through. We visited several locations in the city, but when we came to the Roostertail, we knew it was the right place…..and the reason why…..SHAWNA!! First off….what an amazing person! Second off, she totally got us! She unlike anyone else we spoke with actually listened to us and then began to make what we said a reality! Everyone else simply threw pricing sheets us!!! During that first meeting, we didn’t talk wedding as much as we just talked, like we all knew each other for years!!!! As soon as we woke up the next we called Shawna and booked!! Aside from marrying my husband, best decision ever!! I could truly write a whole book on all the amazing things Shawna did for us throughout our two year dealings! As a new bride, I NEVER once worried about ANYTHING, because I had my Shawna!! And when our big day finally hit….she somehow even managed to have it be literally the best day of the year weather wise…..see magical! The venue itself is one of the most amazing you will come across with a staff that was so attentive and sweet, I wanted to steal them all to come work for me!!!! I do believe that almost everyone who attended the wedding came and told me it was the BEST wedding they’ve ever been to! Please, if you are looking to get married anywhere in metro Detroit……do yourself the biggest favor ever and just call Shawna at the Roostertail! Thank you Roostertail for a magical and unforgettable experience…. You are very lucky to have someone like Shawna there! And thank you Shawna for giving me the most perfect wedding ever….and most importantly thank you because I have gained a new wonderful friend for life!! -
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Valerie K. Sent on 01/05/2022Best Wedding Decision We Made!
We got married in the Club Room at the Roostertail in October 2021, and everything about our experience with this venue, staff, event planers was PERFECT. Nicole was our day-of coordinator, and she was so helpful over the entire course of wedding planning. From the moment I first reached out to the venue, she was on the phone with me that afternoon with a package totally tailored to us and our wedding vibe, and I could tell she truly cared about delivering us the best day ever. AND Roostertail makes planning and personalizing your wedding package super super easy. That kind of care eliminated sooo much stress during the planning process...and even on a hectic wedding prep morning, we never doubted everything at the venue was under control & would turn out beautifully.
Our wedding was just over 2 months ago now, and we're STILL getting stellar feedback from our guests about how much fun they had, how amazing the food was (we did cocktail style instead of plated sit-down dinner, and it was just *chef's kiss,* and so filling), how attentive/professional/friendly the staff were, and how beautiful the location was.
Literally, our wedding day would have gone so differently if we got married anywhere else, so I'm endlessly grateful we made the decision to put our day in the Roostertail team's hands. -
Jessica C. Sent on 09/10/2021
Breathtaking wedding
Everything was breathtaking. From the ceremony on the dock to the reception in the club room. Shawna and her amazing staff made everything every vision come to life. The food was great! They really make sure the bride and groom are well taken care of and are enjoying the special day!Roostertail's reply:
Thank you, Jessica, I will pass this on to my team and I look forward to future things with you and Daniel...maybe a baby shower in the future:-)
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Donna T. Sent on 07/04/2021Saved Our Wedding in Only 3 Days!
Our daughter's wedding, originally planned for 10.10.20 in Grosse Pointe was rescheduled during the pandemic for 7.1.21. Sadly, in January of 2021, the venue announced a major renovation and moved all weddings outdoors to a tent. Six days before the wedding, the tent was damaged in a storm, creating the need for a very quick venue change. In stepped the Roostertail, just 3 days before the wedding! From the moment we met Nicole and Michael, they were confident, reassuring, and positive they could create a dream wedding in only a few days. With so little time to make changes and notify guests, we had to trust Nicole and Michael and leave all the details to them. They exceeded our expectations in EVERY POSSIBLE WAY!
It is impossible to express the feeling walking into the Roostertail and then watching our daughter and son in law walk into the gorgeous Palm River room, with the absolutely breathtaking view. The entire staff was attentive, professional, and anticipated and met our needs before we even asked! Michael asked my favorite drink when we first met and ordered the malibu to make it, Nicole made sure I had that drink in hand all night long. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and received so many compliments. The owner, Tom Schoenith, even joined and shared stories and memories with our guests. During the evening they added a dry ice drink bar that was such a surprise and a hit with everyone! Guests were absolutely in awe of the Roostertail and their ability to create the night in a matter of days. Their attention to detail was incredible and they appeared to enjoy the night as much as we did. Nicole even created a slideshow of Lauren and Conner from Instagram pictures! Our only regret is that we didn't book the Roostertail from the start as their all inclusive package (food, cocktail hour, appetizers, premium bar, chiavari chairs, linens, table vases, outdoor covered ceremony deck overlooking the water, specialty drinks, and tax and gratuities) would have saved us time booking outside vendors and money.
Thank you Nicole, Michael, Tom and all the Roostertail staff for making Lauren and Conner's dream wedding possible and truly better than they ever imagined it would be. 🥰 -
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Jessica Sent on 05/07/2021Amazing Venue
I could never have enough positive things to say about Nicole our wedding coordinator from Roostertail and the ENTIRE Roostertail Staff. Wow. Just wow. First, planning a wedding during a pandemic is one of the most stressful experiences ever. From guidelines constantly changing to guests dropping because of covid to trying to make what should be a normal wedding, somewhat normal of a wedding. The Roostertail staff made all of our guests so comfortable and we were amazed at how well informed and trained they are with the covid protocols.
The venue was absolutely stunning, the food was ridiculously good and the drinks were pouring! If I could relive this day over and over again, I would in a heartbeat. The Roostertail Staff made my dreams come true and then some, even when it did not feel like it would ever come together. Even days leading up to the wedding, we were unsure if it was going to be announced that indoor dining would be shut down once again. Nicole always was on top of it and a step ahead with Plan B, C and D!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart from the kitchen staff, waitstaff, bartender, Shauna, Erik from GFS, the owner! and Nicole! You all made our day so special and we could never thank you enough. -
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Chelsea Sent on 05/11/2021Amazing!!!
The Roostertail and Nicole were absolutely amazing. We had initially booked for September 2020 and when it became clear that wasn’t going to be an option any longer, Nicole and the Roostertail staff did everything they could to make the postponement smooth and low stress. Nicole was so attentive and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. When it came to the week of the wedding she was so on top of her game that we felt totally at ease leaving the rehearsal. She was so great with communication, set up, and suggestions when we needed them (plus she’s the sweetest person ever). The staff was fun, friendly, and took safety precautions very seriously. We’ve received endless compliments about the venue, the staff, and the food. I cannot recommend the Roostertail enough. Despite everything going on they made sure we had our perfect wedding while keeping everyone as safe as possible. -
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Kimberly M. Sent on 07/11/2021Great Venue....Great Service!
We just got married here and I can’t recommend it enough. Great location...beautiful view of the Detroit River, downtown Detroit and Windsor. Our guest loved the outside wedding ceremony on the water and raved about the Palm River room and deck...great for selfies.
It was a wonderful venue. Nicole, the manager, is amazing and was so helpful the entire way through & worked perfectly with my wedding coordinator and vendors. The Roostertail is definitely in the top wedding venue picks within Detroit. -
Jessica F. Sent on 10/21/2020
Stunning Wedding Venue on the Detroit River
My husband & I had our wedding end of September at the Roostertail. We had originally planned for a destination wedding but had to cancel that due to the pandemic. We had to quickly find a venue. My husband had reached out to the staff at Roostertail, specifically Nicole to get a quote. During the stages of choosing a venue, Nicole was the only wedding coordinator that continued to reach out to us, willing to make our vision work with our budget. Once we decided to go with the Roostertail, we had to plan our wedding in 3 months. Nicole did an AMAZING job keeping us up to date on the latest news, how to keep our guest safe & really kept us organized with our wedding planning. She listened to our wishes & made it all happen. We really wanted a tropical style wedding, & she made that dream come to life. With little details such as palm trees next to our sweet heart table on the beautiful gazebo surrounded by water, the food being delicious & matching our theme (kabobs, coconut rice, & a banana pie), the beautiful blue & champagne table linens. It was SUCH a beautiful day & the beauty of the gazebo at the Roostertail enhanced it that much more. So happy we decided to go with the Roostertail. They made our dream “tropical style destination” wedding come true. Forever grateful!!! Would highly recommend. Nicole you were the BEST!!! -
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Rachel H. Sent on 08/01/2020Look no further!
The Roostertail is incredible!! I just got married there (ceremony and reception) and everything was like a dream. Nicole is the most amazing wedding coordinator and she is so attentive! We must have asked her a million and one questions and she answered them all! The staff was able to make our mid-pandemic wedding safe and fun for everyone by moving our wedding to the gorgeous outdoor side patio, offering table service for drinks, and doing a plated dinner rather than a buffet. Everyone was in proper PPE (mask, gloves) and all of our tables were socially distanced. Did I mention the view? Being right on the Detroit river is breath-taking and the cool breeze is unbeatable. We could not have asked for a more magical experience. Thank you so much to everyone at the Roostertail for making our wildest wedding dreams come true! -
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Ladawn C. Sent on 07/07/2021Such an easy experience. Worth every dollar
Nicole and the entire event staff are rockstars! From our first tour of the venue to our last dance Nicole took such special care of us. You would honestly think that we were old friends. Everyone was kind, patient and accommodating. On the day of my wedding - the staff was ready to go and super excited for us. it was also amazing to meet the owner on our special day.
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