In this ‘In the Spotlight’ series, we're highlighting community members of all interests and experiences, sharing their top reasons and tips for living in Ypsilanti.  

We’re shining a light on Elise Post, founder and owner of Yours Truly Event Venue downtown. Elise’s passion shines through her work at Yours Truly, hosting special events and creating a space for community connection and gathering. Hear from Elise why she chooses Ypsi!

What should we know about your business?

Yours Truly Event Venue is a perfect destination for any event. We believe that any occasion is a special occasion! Our goal is to create a beautiful yet affordable event venue where guests can customize it to fit their event. We specialize in birthday parties, showers and weddings. We offer several different packages guests can choose from, so there is something for everyone's budget!
Yours Truly also offers offsite services such as balloon decor, event planning, private picnics and tent slumber parties.

Why Ypsi?

Ypsi does not have many event venues to choose from. We wanted to bring a totally customizable, affordable, intimate venue to Ypsi.

I was born and raised in Ypsi so my goal was always to come back "home" to follow my dreams here. Opening a venue on Michigan Ave has always been a dream of mine, now it's a reality!

Good things are happening here all the time. What’s good in Ypsi? 

There are always awesome things going on in Ypsi from pop up artist shows all over the city, local music at Ziggy's, unique shops everywhere and delicious food on every corner. Ypsi is blessed to not only have a Downtown but Depot Town as well, between the two of them there is something for everyone!

What is something you are looking forward to this year in Ypsi? 

We have many amazing events coming up at Yours Truly. Not only do we offer an event venue where guests can book their own private parties, we also host public events. Our next event is Downtown Trick or Treating which will be this Sunday, October 27th 4-6pm. Kids can trick or treat from business to business Downtown Ypsi then join us back at Yours Truly for a dance party with snacks and a costume contest. Other participating businesses are offering deals and events at their locations as well. Click here for event details.

How would you describe Ypsilanti in 3 words?

Unique, diverse, expressive. Ypsi is full of artists, musicians, dreamers and entrepreneurs of all ethnicities and ages. Walking up and down the streets you can see beauty in the storefronts, murals, historic buildings and homes.

Catch these upcoming events at Yours Truly:

• November 23rd 11am-3pm: Holiday Vendor Show

• December 6th 6-9pm: First Fridays Vendor Show

• December 1st 11am-1pm: Cookie Decorating Class

Click here to learn more about Yours Truly and upcoming events.

Follow Yours Truly Event Venue on Facebook to stay up to date on all of their events.

We’d like to give a special thank you to Elise for sharing with us!

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