Venue visit: Eglinton Grand
Today I took a client to visit a few venues in search for the perfect place for their 2012 wedding reception. One of the venues we visited was the Eglinton Grand at Avenue and Eglinton. It was stunning! I don’t think my client is going to end up going with this venue, but I really enjoyed it still.
The marquee sign outside can be customized with the couples name and a fun saying, just like in the past, so both guests and the public know that it’s a special event. A red carpet and sanctions will invite your guests in like royalty.
The venue is a converted movie theatre from the early 1900s with distinctive and original art deco features (I love art deco!). Everything from the exit signs to the statues are original and add a lot of character to the building.
Upon entering guests head upstairs to the modern bar and cocktail area, of what used to be the balcony seating area. Closed curtains keep the dining area downstairs a mystery for cocktail hour. When dinner is ready, draw the curtains for a wow factor and to cue the guests to find their seats.
I love it when buildings have historic charm and character like this. I was so excited to walk in there!
The menus were decently priced. It is a bit more expensive than a high-end banquet hall but less expensive than the nearby Capitol Event Theatre. It can be a bit dark in there with dimmed lights and dark decor, so pin lights (one direct light that spotlights each table) are recommended, but will cost you $35 a table for the labour to individually set them (ouch!). In terms of parking, there is a nearby Green P parking lot that can be used for guests. Do your guests a favour by pre-purchasing parking vouchers and sending those out in advance of the wedding.
Each venue will have its positives and negatives, and for a couple looking for a venue that will deliver a wow factor from the start, this is a great choice. For my clients, it just wasn’t a good fit for their function in too many aspects.
I hope to work or attend a wedding here soon, it looks fabulous! Overall it is a very classy looking venue sure to impress your guests.
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