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23 E A ST GA LENA BLV D, AUROR A, ILLINOIS 60506 INQUIR E: 630.723.2468 PA R A MOU N TAUROR A.COM/W EDDINGS

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora produces events for a living. Let’s make your wedding our next big production. Impress your guests with the beautiful Grand Gallery, a beautiful and

distinctive two-level space located inside the historic Paramount Theatre.

YOUR WEDDING AT THE GRAND GALLERY Includes the following:

6 hour reception

4 hours of open bar

Champagne toast for head table

Wine served throughout dinner

Personal cocktail service for head table throughout dinner

Set up and tear down of all tables and chairs

Choice of white or black dining tables linens

Black linens and skirting for non-dining tables

Silk floral with mirror centerpieces

On-site building security guard

Seasonal coat check staff

Paramount Theatre Marquee

4 flat screen monitors and DVD player

Bridal Suite on 2nd floor

Unlimited personal consultations with Event Manager for pre-event and day-of coordinating

Access to Grand Gallery 3 hours prior to reception for set-up and decoration

RENTAL RATES Please contact Bill Pope Rentals Manager at [email protected] for pricing,

or click here to fill out the wedding inquiry form.

100 adult minimum for Friday/Sunday receptions. 120 adult minimum for Saturday receptions. All days of holiday weeks are at Saturday rates.

http://paramountaurora.com/weddings/


OPEN BAR PACKAGES Items subject to change

Our Wedding Day Grand Gallery Package includes: our 4 hour Standard Bar Package, wine service with dinner and champagne toast for the Head Table.

*Beer, Wine & Soda Packages and Non-alcoholic Bar Packages available Sunday-Thursday.

THE HAPPY COUPLEMalibu Rum, Bacardi Rum,

Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine

THE BLUSHING BRIDEGrey Goose Vodka,

Champagne, Lemonade, Cranberry Juice

THE DASHING GROOMMakers Mark, Sour Mix, Grenadine, Ginger Ale

STANDARD BAR PACKAGE (INCLUDED)Cabo Wabo, Captain Morgan, Dewar’s White, Don Pedro Reserve Brandy, Grey Goose, Maker’s Mark

90, Tanqueray, Malibu accompanied with Cabernet, Chardonnay, Malbec, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfindel, Bud Light, Two Brothers Domaine Dupage, 312, Chi Chi Long Island Iced Tea, Chi Chi

Margarita, Arizona Iced Tea, Gatorade, Red Bull, Bottled Water, Sodas, Fruit JuicesChampagne Toast for Head Table

PREMIUM BAR PACKAGE (PLEASE ADD $4 PER PERSON)Bacardi, Bailey’s, Cabo Wabo, Chivas Regal, Captain Morgan, Dewar’s White, Don Pedro Reserve

Brandy, Grey Goose, Hennessey, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Johnny Walker Black, Kahlua, Maker’s Mark 90, Malibu, McClelland Islay 80, Seagrams 7, Tanqueray accompanied with Cabernet, Chardonnay, Malbec, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfindel, Bud Light, Two Brothers Domaine Dupage, 312,

Chi Chi Long Island Iced Tea, Chi Chi Margarita, Arizona Iced Tea, Gatorade, Red Bull, Bottled Water, Sodas, Fruit Juices

Champagne Toast for Head Table

BEER, WINE AND SODA PACKAGE* (PLEASE SUBTRACT $4 PER PERSON)Cabernet, Chardonnay, Malbec, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfindel, Bud Light, Two Brothers

Domaine Dupage, 312, Arizona Iced Tea, Gatorade, Red Bull, Bottled Water, Sodas, Fruit Juices

Champagne Toast for Head Table

NON-ALOCOHOLIC BAR PACKAGE* (PLEASE SUBTRACT $9 PER PERSON)Arizona Iced Tea, Gatorade, Red Bull, Bottled Water, Sodas, Fruit Juices

CHAMPAGNE TOAST (PLEASE ADD $2 PER PERSON)Champagne Toast for all guests poured in plastic champagne flutes

SPECIALTY DRINKS (INCLUDED IN STANDARD OR PREMIUM BAR PACKAGE)choice of 2 signature cocktails


PREFERRED CATERERS The Grand Gallery staff will work with you and any of our preferred caterers to find a lunch or dinner package that suits your wedding needs.

ALL PREFERRED CATERERS’ SERVICE INCLUDES: Coffee service, linen napkins, china, water glasses, water carafes, silverware, cake cutting and wait staff. Standard prices are listed per person.

ENTICING CUISINE Jason Stoffels, Executive Chef & Owner12 S. Water Street, Batavia, IL 60510(630) [email protected] (Se habla español)buffet: $25-$38 • plated: $30-$50• can also provide Latin American cuisine •

MY CHEF CATERING Susan Jacobs, Account Executive2722 Golfview Drive, Naperville, IL 60563(630) [email protected]: $46 • family style: $46 • plated: $50

HAWTHORNE CATERING Angelo Sellas1824 W. Holtz Avenue, Addison, IL 60101(630) [email protected] buffet: $22.95-$50 • plated: $22.95-$50

ANGELI’S CATERING John Taylor1478 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540(630) [email protected]: $35.95 • family style: $35.95 • plated: $42.95• can also provide Indian and Latin American cuisine •

REULAND FOOD SERVICEBrigit Reuland, Catering Manager115 Oak Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506(630) [email protected]: $25.50 • family style: $35 • plated: $25-$38• can also provide Kosher cuisine •

OUTSIDE CATERERS

• If absolutely necessary, outside caterers will be considered, but not all caterers will be approved. • Any outside caterer must meet on-site with ACCA’s Event Manager, prior to executing a contract

between the client and the outside caterer. • All documentation and meeting between ACCA and potential outside caterer must occur at least

6 months prior to the event. • ACCA must approve any outside caterer in order for that caterer to service an event within any of

ACCA’s venues. • Any outside caterer (which only includes catering companies or bona fide catering restaurants)

must provide all applicable business, health, food handler’s licenses, etc. as well as current liability insurance, which meets or exceeds terms required by ACCA.

• If an outside caterer is approved, then the client will automatically have 5 hours of open bar without wine service, instead of 4 hours open bar with wine service during dinner.

• A $500.00 fee must be paid at the time of approval.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In addition to the equipment and items included in your rental, we also provide tables and chairs for your guests at no extra charge. Please let us know how many you will need (total quantity available listed below).

EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE 60” Round Tables seating 8-10 guests 22 36” x 48” Tables seating 4 guests 16 48” Round Tables seating 6 guests 10 28” Highboy Tables (adjustable 10 6’x30” Rectangle Tables 13 Banquet Chairs 3008’x30” Rectangle Tables 2

ROOMCAPACITIES

Ceremony 126 44 60 270 Cocktail Hour 140 N/A 270 270Plated Dinner 130 140 N/A 170Buffet Dinner 130 140 N/A 160

PARKING Street parking is free on Saturdays after 2 p.m. No time limit on Sundays. There is also a free parking lot on River Street, just one block north of the theatre. Local parking is available for a fee at the municipal garage located on the corner of Stolp Avenue and Downer Place, just one block south of the theatre, or at the Hollywood Casino garage, located on Galena Blvd, just one block west of the theatre.

Valet parking service can be arranged for most events. Cost is subject to the number of hours of the event, number of attendees and/or number of cars parked. Package pricing is available for complimentary valet service, or a guarantee for the number of cars parked can be arranged, if attendees pay individually for valet.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES (AS APPLICABLE) Chair Covers $3.50 per chair Outside Caterer Fee $300 Upgraded Bar Package $4 per person Add’l Hours of Reception $350 per/hr. (plus bar costs)

Champagne Toast $2 per person Valet Parking (Pricing is event specific)

Meyer Ballroom Ceremony Copley Theatre Ceremony $500& Atrium for Cocktail Hour $300 (includes 2 hour rehearsal, 1 hour ceremony, use of (includes 2 hour rehearsal, 1 hour ceremony, 173 seats & use of stagehand for lights & sound)set-up & tear-down of up to 170 chairs) Atrium Ceremony $300 Rehearsal Day Reservation (Pricing is event specific) (includes 2 hour rehearsal, 1 hour ceremony, tear-down of Add’l 3 Hours Prior $300

up to 120 chairs) Chivari Chairs $6.50 per chair

GG Main Floor GG Balcony Original Lobby Paramount Stage

ADDITIONAL SERVICES (AS APPLICABLE) Chair Covers $3.50 per chairChiavari Chairs $6.50 per chairUpgraded Bar Package $4 per person Champagne Toast $2 per personValet Parking (Pricing is event specific) Rehearsal Day Reservation (Pricing is event specific)Add’l 3 Hours Prior $300(to be used for decorating and/or set-up only) Outside Caterer Fee $500(See previous page)

Add’l Hours of Reception $350 per hour (plus bar costs) Paramount Stage for Ceremony or Dancing (Pricing and availability is event specific, see next page) Red Carpet & Stanchions $100(Weather Permitting)Grand Gallery for Ceremony & Original Lobby for Cocktail Hour $500(includes set-up and tear down of chairs and one hour of event time, see next page) Original Lobby for Cocktail Hour $250


Add’l Hours of Reception $350 per hour (plus bar costs) Paramount Stage for Ceremony or Dancing (Pricing and availability is event specific, see next page) Red Carpet & Stanchions $100(Weather Permitting)Grand Gallery for Ceremony & Original Lobby for Cocktail Hour $500(includes set-up and tear down of chairs and one hour of event time, see next page) Original Lobby for Cocktail Hour $250

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DEPOSIT & PAYMENTA non-refundable deposit is required at the time of contract signing. We offer payment plans for remaining balance and are happy to work with you to find a solution that best fits your needs.

GRAND GALLERYAdded on in 2006, the gorgeous Grand Gallery serves as the lobby for the Paramount Theatre and was designed to be the perfect reception space for your next event. Wedding ceremonies in this space create a unique atmosphere as you say “I Do” on the Grand Staircase. The cost to incorporate the Grand Gallery for the ceremony is $500. This includes set-up and tear down of up to 120 chairs on the main floor, up to 80 chairs on the second floor and (1) additional hour of event time (30 min. for the ceremony and 30 min. prior to the ceremony to allow guests to be seated).

ORIGINAL LOBBYThe Original Lobby is the east lobby area of the Paramount Theatre and is usually used as the entrance for guests attending events in the Grand Gallery. It is also used quite frequently for a cocktail reception area. The cost to incorporate the Original Lobby into an event for pre-dinner cocktails is $250. This includes set-up and tear down of highboy tables and (1) hour use of space.

PARAMOUNT STAGEBuilt in 1931, the 1,851-seat Paramount Theatre is as historical as it gets. The stunning theatre can be used for several aspects of your big day including the ceremony, dinner or dancing. Please let us know if you are interested in including the Paramount Stage in your celebration to determine pricing.

AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENTA CD player (not including CDs), DVD player and speaker system are available in our Grand Gallery for background music and television-formatted DVDs at no additional charge. Podium and corded microphone included in Grand Gallery rental fee. Also, an iPod style device can plug into the sound system for background music, if so desired.

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