Plan your big day at the historic Virginia Theatre! The Virginia is an opulent, unique venue for weddings and makes the perfect backdrop for rehearsals and receptions, too!
Built in 1921 in the tradition of the gilded movie palaces and opera houses of the 20s, the Virginia Theatre is a space rich in history. Ideally situated in downtown Champaign, the Virginia will make your special celebration something to remember.
Start your future with a one-of-a-kind wedding at the Virginia!
For questions and booking, email mitch.marlow@champaignparks.org or call (217) 819-3936.
| Packages | Price |
|---|---|
| Wedding Rehearsal, Ceremony, and Reception Package | $7,500 |
| Wedding Rehearsal and Ceremony Package | $3,750 |
| Wedding Reception Package | $4,250 |
| Wedding Rehearsal, Ceremony, and Reception – Front-of-House Package | $5,000 |
| Wedding Rehearsal and Ceremony – Front-of-House Package | $2,500 |
| Wedding Reception – Front-of-House Package | $3,000 |
Wedding Rehearsal, Ceremony, and Reception Package
Your wedding rehearsal, ceremony, and reception – all hosted at the Virginia Theatre!
Complete package includes:
- Use of entire Front-of-House (Eastern Lobby, Mezzanine Lobby, and Main Lobby) along with
1463-seat auditorium, stage, and backstage areas. - Up to 2 hour wedding rehearsal
- Up to 2 hour wedding ceremony
- Up to 4 hour wedding reception*
- Virginia’s full theatrical lighting system and PA**
- Union production crew
- Front-of-House staff and volunteers
- Tables and chairs***
- Customized marquee usage for engagement, wedding announcements, and wedding day
- Seven dressing rooms available for wedding party
Wedding Rehearsal and Ceremony Package
Make your special day truly unique with a wedding ceremony on the Virginia’s historic stage.
Package includes:
- Use of 1463-seat auditorium, stage, and backstage areas
- Up to 2 hour wedding rehearsal
- Up to 2 hour wedding ceremony*
- Virginia’s full theatrical lighting system and PA**
- Union production crew
- Front-of-House staff and volunteers
- Tables and chairs***
- Customized marquee usage for engagement, wedding announcements, and wedding day
- Seven dressing rooms available for wedding party
Wedding Reception Package
Host a wedding reception to remember on the Virginia’s stage.
Package includes:
- Use of 1463-seat auditorium stage, and backstage areas
- Up to 4 hour wedding reception*
- Virginia’s full theatrical lighting system and PA**
- Union production crew
- Front-of-House staff and volunteers
- Tables and chairs**
- Customized marquee usage for engagement, wedding announcements, and wedding day
- Seven dressing rooms available for wedding party
Wedding Rehearsal, Ceremony, and Reception – Front-of-House Package
You’ll be the talk of the town when you take your place in our luxurious, full-restored lobby spaces on your wedding day!
Package includes:
- Use of main lobby, eastern lobby, and mezzanine lobby areas
- Up to 2 hour wedding rehearsal
- Up to 2 hour wedding ceremony*
- Tables and chairs***
- Front of House staff
- Front of House staff and volunteers
- Customized marquee usage for engagement, wedding announcements, and wedding day.
Wedding Rehearsal and Ceremony – Front-of-House Package
Host your wedding ceremony in the Virginia Theatre’s beautiful 1921 lobbies.
Package includes:
- Use of main lobby, eastern lobby, and mezzanine lobby areas
- Up to 2 hour wedding rehearsal
- Up to 2 hour wedding ceremony
- Tables and chairs***
- Front-of-House staff and volunteers
- Customized marquee usage for engagement, wedding announcements, and wedding day
Wedding Reception – Front-of-House Package
Plan a stylish reception with the full use of the Virginia Theatre’s lobbies.
Package includes:
- Use of main lobby, eastern lobby, and mezzanine lobby areas
- Up to 4 hour wedding reception*
- Tables and chairs***
- Front-of-House staff and volunteers
- Customized marquee usage for engagement, wedding announcements, and wedding day
*Additional time will be charged at $350/hour
** Additional lighting, sound, and stage equipment can be procured at an additional cost
*** Additional tables, chairs, and linens will be provided at additional cost. See below for existing house inventory.
Virginia Theatre Table/Chair Inventory
8’ Banquet Tables: 9
6’ Banquet Tables: 7
5’ Seated Round Tables: 7
4’ Banquet Tables: 2
Black Folding Chairs: 75
