What people are saying…

 Mother of the Bride

First & Green was absolutely beautiful for our daughter’s December wedding reception!! The staircase entrance for the couple was extremely stunning wrapped in fresh cedar garland. Everything was perfectly executed, organized, and well planned. Deborah and her entire staff were amazing and extremely flexible and cooperative. She contributed several wonderful suggestions and made sure my decorating dream over the mirrors come true! Deborah will make it happen! We are very pleased and thankful we decided to commit last February.

Elizabeth

LOVE the staff and venue. They were very helpful and flexible with the hours I needed to decorate and pickup decor. Would love an opportunity to use this building again.

Donnie

We had a wonderful experience at First and Green! Very nice, great accommodations, and helpful to make the wedding perfect! Thank you!

Mindy

Our school allowed First & Green to host our prom. It was a wonderful experience. The students had a fabulous time! The room size was just enough for students and adults.

Katie Beth

First and Green is the perfect venue for any occasion! The preserved history of the building makes the venue very unique and one of a kind!

Deron

We had a year-end get together at First & Green. Deborah was amazing and worked with us to make the evening a success. I can't say enough about Deborah and her staff, they made everything so easy from the first time we met. The atmosphere of the evening was perfect. Everything from the food to table settings were perfect. Deborah made the evening by being very flexible and meeting every needs of all that attended. We would recommend and will be back.

Angel

We had a wonderful experience! The rehearsal lunch was delicious, the staff was super friendly, and the day couldn’t have gone better without everyone’s help from First & Green!

Meg

Definitely the best and most beautiful wedding / reception venue in Grenada! Thank you, Deborah and First & Green for giving my daughter her dream wedding reception.

Austin

Beautiful venue for our wedding. They made our day special. Venue staff and owners were very responsive to requests and were helpful throughout the process. Made the process as easy as it could be.

Toni

It was such a delight for the Grenada Garden Club to host the Spring Hills and Delta District meeting at the historic First & Green. The beauty of the interior embraces the present while maintaining the integrity of the past. Whether intimate casual or black tie, First & Green accommodates. So many of our buildings are lost to the present. Thank you, Deborah, for respecting the past in such a beautiful, quintessential way. Looking forward to other events in such a lovely setting.

P

The staff at First & Green was exceptional! Deborah went above and beyond to make sure our event was successful. She took a personal interest in exceeding our needs. The venue is beautiful and convenient. The food was delicious and well presented. Our event went smoothly. I would highly recommend First & Green for any event large or small.

Mandy

First & Green was the venue for our prom and it could not have been any more perfect! From the planning of the event to the day of prom, the staff was professional, extremely helpful, polite, and caring. The venue is in a gorgeous restored building and our decorations were barely needed to enhance our event. The food catered by the staff was wonderful and presented beautifully and restocked all throughout our event. Our kids had the time of their lives.... thanks First & Green!

Vaughan

If you are looking for a venue in Grenada or the surrounding area, First & Green is really the only place worth considering. It is beautiful, and the owner, Deborah, is so easy to work with! First & Green is in a completely renovated building on the historic Grenada Square, and you can dress the interior of the space up or down depending on the look and theme you are going for. Deborah is there to make sure no detail goes unnoticed and that you can have the event of your dreams without any added stress. I highly recommend this Grenada gem!

Mary

First & Green was the perfect venue for our daughter's rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. Amanda wanted a sparkly Christmas wedding reception with a snowy send off, and Deborah was eager to do whatever we needed to make Amanda's dreams come true!!! I highly recommend this beautiful venue and Deborah and her staff!!!

Robert

The venue is fabulous- meticulously decorated with attention to every detail. The staff was motivated, friendly, and enthusiastic! Food was fabulous, with remarkable ideas flowing from Deborah, who seemed to immediately recognize and plug in to the vibe we were looking for. Coolest venue in the South- total, comprehensive success!!

Jay

Great venue and creative people - many options and opportunities to create a unique event and pull it off with style!!

Kim

My daughter's wedding reception was perfect! I could not have asked for a more perfect venue than First & Green! The food and service was exceptional and the staff could not have been more accommodating. Absolutely the best in all categories. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with excellent service.

Ann

Beautiful, historic venue with lots of character and plenty of versatile space for your special event. The staff was awesome! From the catering to helping serve, they did a wonderful job. The food was delicious and presented in a beautiful, creative way.

Lacey

Recently, I have been working with a friend who is also getting married. We have shared venue reviews, and I find this venue to be very professional and flexible.

Bride

I couldn't have chosen a better place to have my wedding. This building is 100% beautiful. Lovely scenery. Great people to work with.

Phoebe

The venue was perfect for us. My daughter wanted an outside wedding, which was accomplished with the Courtyard on Green Street and we were able to walk across the street to the reception where it was nice and cool. The facilities were beautiful and Deborah and crew were great to work with. The food was great and the price was very reasonable. Deborah supplies so much of what you need for the wedding. I would advise anyone planning a wedding to definitely check out the venue. My daughter described the weekend as "Perfect". Mission accomplished!

Monique

Accommodating, flexible, experienced, courteous are words that come to mind when I think of first and green celebrations. The owner, Deborah, is very accommodating and she helped me design my wedding to fit my budget. I have made some lifelong memories and are very fond of these people and I will be using F&G in the future because it is worth every dollar spent! The space is gorgeous inside and out, Deborah runs a very immaculate venue. The servers were amazing, Chef Phil and LaTonya were amazing. The food was amazing from the rehearsal dinner to the wedding dinner. The chef is truly experienced and knows what he is doing in the kitchen! First & Green made my wedding lavish and grand- just as I had hoped. I can truly say my wedding was perfect!

Erica

We loved having our wedding here! Everyone commented about how gorgeous the venue was and we couldn't agree more! Deborah was so helpful and very responsive to emails. She made sure that everything was taken care of and she triple checked on the menu before ordering anything. Any request that we made was gladly met. She worked with our budget really well and was extremely flexible with our needs. There is a cute back door that allows the bridal party and bride and groom to sneak in and make a grand entrance with a spotlight.

The food was delicious and the servers were extremely attentive. The bartender kept the drinks going perfectly.

Our ONLY criticism is that there are tenants who live upstairs. We were asked to turn our music down around 10 pm when we had reserved the venue until midnight. We turned it down slightly and were still able to have a good time.

Overall, it is a stunning location that accommodated our reception needs perfectly.

Brii

Deborah was beyond helpful for the wedding ceremony. She was more than accommodating. By letting us get into the building a few days before the wedding, it helped us with not having to rush preparing the space. If I had an issue it was quickly resolved(not that I had many, if any). I never felt like I was an inconvenience to anyone. We didn't need/use a ton of decorations because the building and space simply speaks for itself. It's the best combination of 1900's meets 2015. It's not too frilly but it's not too masculine either. I would describe the character of the inside as Sophisticated and sexy. The built ins and dark hardwoods remind me of an old study, but the lights give it that modern elegance too. I can go on and on about how wonderful my experience was. This building is meant to be used by people who want to make everlasting memories! GO TO FIRST & GREEN FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT. You will not be sorry!

Bride

We had a beautiful wedding reception at First and Green. The venue's space was a perfect size. It was also very easy to elegantly decorate, as it is beautiful by itself. We used the chef provided by First and Green and the food was amazing.

Vaughan

My sister recently had her wedding reception at First and Green, and it was AMAZING! I was so impressed that Grenada now has a 1st Class wedding venue, right on the historic downtown square. Debra and her team were wonderful to work with. They accommodated every request while offering helpful suggestions, and provided quality service from start to finish. If you are considering having an event at First and Green, they have everything - a full service industrial kitchen, a permanent bar, nice bathrooms, a stage area for a band, an upstairs lounge area if needed, and a even a separate entrance and grand staircase for a bride and groom to make their debut as a married couple. I give First and Green 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone.

Sarah

First and Green was extremely accommodating to every need we had and then some. Our wedding was in the winter which normally would have kept all of our guests inside, however, Deborah was able to get the street adjacent to the facility closed and we setup a fire pit and cornhole board game which our guests really enjoyed. On the morning of our wedding, we were pressed for time to finish getting everything set-up, and not only did Deborah help, she also baked us tasty pastries. The bar, kitchen, apartments upstairs, and most importantly the staff, were tremendously helpful and professional and has given Grenada a wedding/reception venue that is far and above the best in the area.

Debbie

We could not have asked for a better team to work with than First and Green Celebrations in Grenada, MS!! Everything was just perfect! The team went over and beyond the call of duty!! It would be well advised for a bride to use this exquisite facility!

Tonja

All staff on hand went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. The menu was delightful, considering we had no idea what we wanted. And it was all affordable. Thank you Deborah and Parish for making this memorable for us all.

Angela

I simply cannot say enough about Deborah Bailey & her venue. My daughter held her wedding reception there on Saturday & it was flawless. The building itself is spectacular, but once our florist got in there & added her magic to the already beautiful, nostalgic decor of the building it was pure bliss. It was something out of a fairytale. From Deborah, to the Event Captain, Parish Portera & his staff, everything went off without a hitch. Our guests were accommodated from the moment they entered, until the lights went down 6 hours later. I would highly recommend First & Green for your next event. We wouldn't have changed a thing.

Burnie

Decorating is a passion of mine and I have joyously participated in implementing wedding and rehearsal dinner plans across the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. I would rate First and Green of Grenada, Mississippi as my all time, overall favorite. Owner Deborah Bailey (yes, she is personally on site) and her staff are DELIGHTFUL to work with ! The venue can easily feel quaint and intimate or be "loft" like and open! Deborah went beyond what was expected to plan the menu and implement it to perfection. ( I highly recommend the prime rib ! ) Anything we asked for, we were highly obliged ! I have two "single" daughters and my only wish is that First and Green was closer to our Louisiana home ! KUDDOS to Deborah Bailey and her Staff !

Roger

I will say without hesitation that First & Green provided the perfect setting for our son's rehearsal dinner. We are not from Grenada and this was the first wedding for us as parents of two children. It was our sincerest desire that everything would go smoothly and be pleasing to the couple. AND IT WAS! There were some 90 in attendance and the setting was very stunning. We could not have been more pleased with the facility and the amount of detail in the restoration of this historic building. Also, the owner, Deborah Bailey, made sure all of our needs were met to insure the best rehearsal dinner ever! In summary, First & Green was the recommendation of the bride to us and now it is OUR RECOMMENDATION TO YOU!!

Matthew

Wonderful venue - great addition to the area. Well styled and suited for an array of events. Awesome state of the art kitchen. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Robbie

This venue was amazing. It offered everything that I was looking for; the fully equipt kitchen, the grand staircase, the historic atmosphere. It was %100 what I was looking for, and because of it my wedding was unforgettable for my groom and I, and our guest. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a truly remarkable wedding experience.

Private Party Client

This venue was so elegant. It was a very beautiful Christmas party, with plenty of room and the most wonderful food we have experienced in this area. We will be sure to book First and Green Celebration for next year!

 Darlene

Amazing venue! Excellent responsiveness to questions; accommodating ; great service; easy parking/access; delicious food with incredible presentation

Carolyn

I have attended, directed, planned and orchestrated MANY wedding-related events and hosted more social events that I care to think about. This month, we have participated in one wedding reception and one engagement announcement party at this incredible venue. As a newly restored venue in a beautiful and historic building, every single detail has been thought of and carried out in this restoration, and the attention to the needs of any social event have been carefully thought through. It is a very special setting that has most anything and everything you could possibly need to have a perfectly beautiful event, complete with a beautiful, spotlighted stairway for a bride and groom to be introduced to guests at their reception. The catering service on-site, and all of the provisions for any set up are right there. Before booking another location within many miles of Grenada, MS, do yourself a favor and see First & Green, a uniquely special place, with any service you might desire, for any important event you might be planning.