Gray's Event Center

1. Management was passive aggressive and overbearing 2. While the space was large enough for a huge party, parking seemed inadequate3. Space was only semi clean on arrival, especially during the pandemic, surface cleaning is not enough. Pre event, the host and her family were sweeping and removing leaves from the entrance 4. The event space was hot on arrival, but eventually cooled down The space has potential, but for the aforementioned reasons I would not recommend patronizing the space

This event center was run by a highly unprofessional individual. She had an attitude from the time we got there until the time we left. We walked in and the center was hot and guests were sweating and fanning themselves. The entrance to the event center was dirty and we had to sweep and clean things out ourselves. It is a huge event center but only enough room for about 10 cars in the parking lot so be aware that parking is an issue. The lady running the center was rude and spoke to guests and hosts like she did not want them around. She told us we would have 45 minutes after the event to clean up but walked up as soon as the event ended asking for more money and sarcastically asking what time we are planned to be out. Please take your business elsewhere so that you can get adequate service for your money.

This event center was run by a highly unprofessional individual. We walked in and the center was hot and guests were sweating and fanning themselves. The entrance to the event center was dirty and we had to sweep and clean things out ourselves. It is a huge event center but only enough room for about 10 cars in the parking lot so be aware that parking is an issue. The lady running the center was rude and spoke to guests and hosts like she did not want them around. She told us we would have 45 minutes after the event to clean up but walked up as soon as the event ended asking for more money and sarcastically asking what time we are planned to be out. Please take your business elsewhere so that you can get adequate service for your money!!!!

I used this company for my daughter's Sweet 16 on 10/02 of this year. All I can say is STAY AWAY. I paid over 1900 for this and I even paid additional fees for Ms. Erma to cater. Smh, what I received was not good at all. My food was not hot or even warm. The fried chicken was fried chicken strips. The baked chicken was baked chicken strips. The catfish was beyond salty and the rolls where horrible. That was just a little of the food, i named, but again it all was very Dis tasteful. As for plates, cups, napkins, silverware, Ms.Erma told us 5 mins before the event we needed to provide all the above. Now if your catering an event shouldn't you provide said things? She was very nice and sweet until all the money was collected and there after did we see her other side. She constantly forgot the date,time, etc of the event so every month I would remind her. Come the day of the event, she tried to make me end my party a whole hour and a half early. Not to mention, during the party she was in the rented venue of mines the entire time. What took the icing off the cake was when she was showcasing the room off during my daughters party. Ms. Erma then tried to provide a bogus contract that had information on it and a signature that I never provided(hence I live in Colorado and she didn't know how to send a contract via the computer). From one business owner to another, please get it together. You are the reason a lot of black owned business have a bad rep. Now I must add, the staff she had at the venue while I was there, was very sweet and very helpful in many ways. If anything give them the business and retire!!!!

I see why this event center has gotten such bad reviews. I just got off the phone at 6:50 with someone named Ermma to see if the venue was available for New Years' Eve. First of all, she didn't even answer the phone professionally, I had to ask if it was Gray's Event Center. Secondly, she told me that she just talked to me earlier today and yesterday. When I told her it wasn't me she tells me someone has the same phone number and we've already talked. I have never spoken with this lady in my life!!!!!! When she told me the price was $1200 for four hours that took the cake. Bad attitude, unprofessional and confrontational. Run, fast.

I try really hard to support "black" businesses, but these people make me remember why I don't. The "wedding planner" Katrice Walker was tacky and unprofessional. They will ruin your wedding day and then act like everything was perfect... Please run far away. Pay your money to a real company who stand by their word and who will honor and respect their customers.

I don't know where start besides save your money! Go somewhere else! Never seen a place so unprofessional. I have video of the wedding planner on the wedding day at the receiption in sweat pants shaking her ass. Literally! The wedding rehearsal started 45 minutes late because they were unprepared. The reception dinner was not booked properly so there is a crying bride and 35 guests looking crazy at a restaurant, luckily they helped us out. Bridal party gets to the hotel, no rooms booked until April over a month after the actual wedding date. Bride crying again, a stranger had to just give her their room. No bride or groom deserves to be treated this way. It was embarrassing! EVERYTHING that could go wrong on the wedding day went wrong. They served Walmart chicken and instant potatoes oh and 3 green beans each. We ate at about 10:30 pm btw. So please, SAVE YOUR MONEY! Go somewhere else.

This was the worst wedding experience that I've ever been a part of. First of all, Katrice Walker was extremely unprofessional. She was unorganized and cut a lot of corners to make sure that she would pocket a lot more money. The wedding rehearsal was poorly executed and she even yelled at people in the wedding party. She also made inappropriate comments about not wanting a "dike bitch" to walk anyone down the aisle. I'm guessing that she thought it wouldn't get back to the bride. She scheduled the rehearsal dinner for the WRONG date, making 35 people have to wait for over an hour to be accommodated because of her error. She reserved hotel rooms for the wrong night and in the wrong name, so after the long ass wait for dinner, the bride and groom had to figure out where they were going to stay because she messed up the reservation AGAIN!! On the wedding day, she was dressed in sweats in front of ALL of the guests and she didn't know HOW to coordinate a ceremony. The food that was tasted during the consultation was NOT the food that was served at the reception. She sent someone to the store to purchase chicken and instant mashed potatoes to serve to all the guest. I think Katrice thought that this was HER wedding because nothing was done as the bride requested. My advice, run far away! She ruined my best friends wedding. The owner promised to fire her and issue my friend and her husband a refund, only to change his mind and tell them that he couldn't do it. Trust me, when they go to court (because there will be a court date) the ENTIRE bridal party will be there.

If I could give more stars I would! I absolutely love this place. MS. Erma is the absolute best . This Lil lady is sooo loveable n fiesty all at the same time I spent hours up there getting on her nerves‍ bc I was nervous but she gave me just what she was supposed 2 give and that was a wonderful venue to celebrate my 50th birthday party ! She and her staff are simply amazing and I now feel like part of the family.I will definitely be hosting all my future events there if I have any ! I just love me some Miss Emma..... I mean Ms. ERMA(INSIDER)

Do not use for Wedding Planning or event. Katrice Walker is not a Wedding Planner. Disorganized and Rude. Highly Recommend Diversity classes for her since her job is dealing with people. Only one Women's restroom worked. If you want your "Special Event Special" Grays not RECOMMENDED.