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MK Properties Events available for bookings

By Sarah Shurge ant that was doing event space as
It’s always a good day when a new well.
business opens in the city of Wayne. When the lease expired, Moore
On Tuesday, September 2nd, MK was retiring from her job after 30
Properties Events had a ribbon cut- years. Her and Caddell decided to
ting ceremony. operate the venue themselves and do
“It was nice that the city came an event space too but make it bigger
out,” said Marlynne Moore, MK Prop- and do more with it.
erties Events owner. “The mayor, po- In February 2025, they made the
lice chief, council members, and decision to keep the venue and by
family members were there.” May 2025, MK Properties Events
MK Properties Events is an inti- was open. “We worked very hard to
mate event space located in the heart get it looking the way it looks now,”
of downtown Wayne. said Moore.
The space can host private par- They had their first event booked
ties, corporate events, trainings, po- by May 22nd which was a prom
litical events, showers, sendoff.
bachelorette/bachelor parties, reli- “We have not gone a month with-
gious ceremonies, repass, pop-up re- out an event. Our goal is to have an
tail shops, painting with a twist, event weekly,” said Moore. “We’re in
game nights, sporting events, yoga, such a good location. Downtown
dancing classes, live performances, Wayne is such a good place. It's walk-
and more. able and there’s always something
“People can do a lot with our going on.”
space. There is opportunity to do With the upcoming holidays ap-
lots of things there,” said Moore. proaching, MK Properties Events is
“There's a lot of positives to draw available to book for holiday parties,
people to our space.” Christmas dinners, and New Years
Some of MK Properties Events’ Eve events.
amenities offered include: security “Come take a look. You’ll be pleas-
cameras, free 5G WiFi (guests only), antly surprised,” said Moore. “I
Bluetooth sound system, smart TV, make myself available to anything
dimmable lighting, heat and air con- and everything. We care about peo-
ditioning, kitchenette, rectangular ple. We go beyond.”
and round tables, sturdy cushioned MK Properties Events is located
chairs, handicap restroom, and all- at 3023 S Wayne Rd and is open for
day accessibility for your event. events 9 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday - Sat-
“We’re trying to bring something urday.
in addition to Wayne. There are For more information about MK
other event spaces in Wayne and sur- Properties Events, visit mkpropertie-
rounding areas but we all bring dif- sevents.com or call (248)761-7746.
ferent things. We aren't in Curtis Caddell, and his mother Marlynne Moore own MK Properties Events together. You can find MK Properties Events
competition with each other,” said an event. Most of the time people dell, own the business together. on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik
Moore. aren't ready in time because they did- In 2022, the mother son duo es- Tok.
MK Properties Events allows n't have time to set up and get ready. tablished MK Properties, LLC and Congratulations to MK Properties
guests to come into the event space We allow people to have time to be purchased their first commercial Events on its ribbon cutting cere-
four hours prior to set up. prepared,” said Moore. property together in Wayne. The loca- mony and be sure to book your event
"It's so much harder to set up for Moore and her son, Curtis Cad- tion was previously leased by a ten- now!

4 · November 2025 · The Wayne Dispatch