Imagine walking down the magnificent steps of the grand
staircase in the Rialto's Rotunda and greeting your guests
for a once-in-a-lifetime storybook wedding.

Your first dance as man and wife will be crowned
by the majestic "Duchess" chandelier.

An event such as yours deserves the Rialto. Host your wedding ceremony, reception or both in this elegant, historic setting.

A Wedding Reception at the Rialto Square Theatre offers:

  • Elegant facilities to accommodate up to 350 Guests
  • Your name in lights on the Rialto Square Theatre Marquee
  • Ample parking
  • Coat Check, Bar Service, Greeters, Ushers, all the personnel needed to make your event complete.
  • Your personal Rialto wedding coordinator who will help you plan the perfect event in the perfect place with recommendations and suggestions for:
    • Menu
    • Beverages
    • Entertainment
    • TabIes
    • Chairs
    • Flowers
    • Decorations

    The Rialto Square Theatre may also be used for the wedding ceremony.
    A ceremony will cost approximately $475.

For more information, please call the
Rialto Square Theatre Events Coordinator,
Trish Stoner at (815) 726-7171 Ext. 210.

Rialto Square Theatre Wedding and Reception Cost Estimate January 1, 2008.
(Based on a wedding reception of min. 200 guests on Saturday)


Rotunda, Esplanade and/or Upper Promenade....................................$2,900.00
(For up to 6 hours-includes: Tables, Chairs, Marquee Message, Security Officer, House Manager, Custodial Personnel, Building Engineer, Taxes and Gratuities.)

Rialto Premium Open Bar for Five Hours...........................................$5,400.00
($27.00 per person for five hours)

Rialto Premium Open Bar for Four Hours...........................................$5,000.00
($25.00 per person for four hours)

Total $8,300.00
(Based on 200 guests with 5 hours of open bar.)

Total $7,900.00
(Based on 200 guests with 4 hours of open bar.)


Wedding Ceremony in Rotunda...........................................$475.00
(Preceding the wedding reception)

Wedding Ceremony on Stage...........................................$675.00
(Preceding the wedding reception - 3 hours max.)


Saturday
200 min with full bar only

Friday and Sunday
100 min and served with your choice of open bar, cash bar,
beer & wine or soft drinks & juice.


Call for package for Friday and Sunday with minimum of 100 guests
and additional bar and soft drinks package.

Rental of the Rotunda on a holiday or holiday weekend will incur higher rates for certain items, hourly overtime rates will apply. Please call the Events Coordinator,
Trish Stoner at (815) 726-7171 Ext. 210 for details.

Rialto Square Theatre Preferred Vendors

Contact us if you wish to schedule an event!