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500 Pearl Street

4.7
(12)
best-of-weddings

500 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY

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Buffalo's Premier Wedding Destination

500 Pearl, located in the heart of Buffalo, NY, offers couples a historic and esteemed setting for their wedding celebration. Recently renovated, it presents a timeless atmosphere paired with a modern, meticulous rejuvenation. From the Italian-inspired theatre to the luxurious suites, this venue presents a wealth of possibilities for your special day. Originally built in 1914, 500 Pearl boasts a wealth of character, history, and charm. It was originally constructed for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, an esteemed society that included President FDR as one of its members. Recently, this historic venue has undergone an extensive refurbishment, adding a modern touch to its classic design. 500 Pearl presents a range of event spaces, all of which boast their own qualities. The Forbes Theatre, designed in a classic Italian Style, boasts a luxurious setting for your special event. With room for up to 288 seated guests, its opulent feel will allow you and your guests to relax and savor every moment of your long-awaited occasion. The Grand Aeries, with its majestic ceiling and timeless feel, presents an ideal setting for a charming ceremony or reception. With room for 264 seated guests, it allows you to invite your loved ones to share in your precious moment. Other event spaces within the venue allow for more intimate occasions, such as The Fuhrmann, Exchange, and 1914 rooms. All of these spaces can be adjusted to suit your celebration style or size. This venue also boasts luxurious get-ready rooms, allowing you and your loved ones to prepare for your big moment in peace and tranquility. Couples interested in the opulent setting of 500 Pearl are welcome to organize a tour of this esteemed venue. Along with its luxurious atmosphere, this venue also offers exceptional catering and event coordination services. Outside vendors are welcome, allowing you to add a more personalized touch to these versatile event spaces.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue, Hotel, Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner

500 Pearl Street Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/01/2021 by Angela C
My dear friend had a wedding here a few weeks ago and had nothing but problems from this venue. Extremely poorly ran….. the wedding “planner or director” quit the day before her wedding because they have such a high turn over one staffer said i...
t’s terrible working for this guy, another server also leaving that night said welcome to 500 pearl… get used to it. I couldn’t believe he said that! There were no signs at all saying where the wedding was or that there was a specific elevator needed and the front desk just looks at you while you attempt to look around to figure out where you’re going.Because she was a Covid bride she had to move her wedding quite a bit well they secured her for the theater room, everything was all set until less than a month before the wedding they advised the owners friend is going to be getting married in that room and booted my friend from her room after everything had already been paid for….. the lack of professionalism is incredible. The drinks were good as well as the food was pretty good and hot, the bride had favors of moonshine her father made and they made the DJ make this very cheap announcement saying not to drink it until they get home (mind you no one was opening the favor in drinking it) I found that really cheap and distasteful on the part of the venue. The only amazing staff member was a man named Stephen he was fantastic and made up for a lot of hiccups….. brides if you want an organized stress free wedding this is NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU…..
Reviewed On 8/30/2021 by Joey M
Excellent food, staff, communication, coordination and history. If you prefer historic Buffalo, this place has plenty of options for you.
Reviewed On 8/23/2021 by Jake F
Kristy and the entire team at 500 Pearl were absolutely amazing throughout our 2+ year planning process with them. All of the staff, bartenders, and helpers on the day of the were incredibly helpful and attentive - making our day even better t...
han we imagined. Our guests commented on how great the service and food was, and we would have to agree. While the help on the day of the wedding was amazing, it’s really the time leading up to the wedding that we were so impressed by. COVID created so many challenges and changing situations and regulations, making planning a wedding incredibly challenging. 500 Pearl and their team treated my wife and I with such compassion and flexibility, making a stressful situation much more bearable. They really were a partner in navigating the situation, and for that we cannot help but be grateful and give our highest recommendation.
Reviewed On 8/22/2021 by Melanie J
From start to finish the staff at 500 Pearl was nothing short of amazing. They made sure that every detail was perfect for our day. From the front desk staff at the hotel to the wait staff at the reception, everyone was so kind and accommodatin...
g. They really went above and beyond to make our day perfect. I highly recommend working with them as you won’t find better people to achieve your vision.
Reviewed On 10/05/2020 by Andrea P
We knew from the moment we walked into the Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl that we NEEDED to host our wedding there. Kristy has been a saint from Day 1 and has answered every question we had (even the ridiculous ones). Needless to say, when we star...
ted to panic about what could happen to our wedding next year if COVID was still an issue, we met with Kristy and she put us at ease. My fiance and I were worried that COVID would ruin our wedding planning experience, but Kristy and the team at 500 Pearl refused to let that happen! She laid out all of our options should things not be able to run as planned and helped to walk us through each scenario. No matter what happens next year, we know that under no circumstance will be be out any of our hard earned money. 500 Pearl is beautiful and the staff there is beyond professional and understanding. I wish all of my friends would move to Buffalo so everyone can have their wedding at 500 Pearl!
Reviewed On 10/05/2020 by Jeanette B
My Fiance and I decided to go with 500 Pearl for our wedding venue. We made the decision last year, for a wedding date of 9/12/2020. The property is beautiful and offers many unique factors when considering for your wedding venue. The process l...
eading up to our wedding was smooth, and our event planner Kristy was such a big help and easy to get a hold of and get answers to all my questions and concerns. . Shortly after the process began, COVID hit, and everything stopped. We held out as long as we could before we regrettably had to postpone our wedding. Kristy was wonderful and extremely understanding. She provided us a list of alternative dates with no penalty and made the process as smooth as possible so I did not have to stress about a thing. She has been in contact since, to keep me updated, and is very accommodating with our specific requests for our wedding day. I am very thankful we have someone who is so helpful to be with us during this process, as it is very stressful in general, especially with a pandemic on top of it. We are holding on to hope that we will be able to have the wedding we pictured before this all started, and we are excited to have it in such a beautiful and unique venue!
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Libby M
Kristy and her team at 500 Pearl have gone above and beyond from when we toured the venue to date. There was a special champagne toast waiting for us along with a personalized letter board and gift bag, and honestly these touches were the decid...
ing factor for us. We felt honored and valued and cannot imagine our big day somewhere else. We’ve also had a tasting already and the food far exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to next October and hoping to make our guests feel as special as we have so far!
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Heather S
500 Pearl is absolutely gorgeous. It has amazing views of the city of Buffalo whether you are booking a room through Aloft or visiting the rooftop bar (the sunset is incredible up there). They have awesome drinks and food, and very friendly sta...
ff. My fiancé and I booked our wedding reception there after falling in love with the historical newly renovated Forbes Theater. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 we have had to postpone our reception to next year. Although I expected the process of postponement to be quite brutal, working with Kristy (sales and event planner) the process has been nothing but smooth sailing. She has been incredibly helpful and great to work with throughout this whole planning process. She’s quick to respond, insightful and very supportive. You can tell she wants to do everything she can to ensure the event is special and runs smoothly. I truly recommend visiting 500Pearl for a night out, and/or hosting an event. It’s really something special, and has been a great addition to the city of Buffalo. Once we have our reception there I will write a review based on how it was in more detail but for now I figured people deserved to know how great 500Pearl has been throughout this whole process.
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Lisa H
After touring several venues in the Buffalo area, my fiancé and I toured the Forbes Theatre and knew this was it! The venue space itself is breathtaking. It's an old theatre that has been recently restored. The gold hand-painted ceiling is real...
ly one of a kind. There's even a marquee that will be lit up with our names and date which is a really nice touch. With the convenience of the Aloft hotel next door it seriously has everything you could hope for from a venue and so much more. Kristy has been our main person of contact and has been very attentive and accommodating, answering all of our questions. With COVID still an issue for the foreseeable future, Kristy has reassured us that 500 Pearl will work with us to make sure we are happy. We had our food tasting a week ago and everyone agreed this was by far some of the best food and presentation they've had at a wedding! Here's to looking forward to 2021 and the wedding we've been planning for. If you haven't toured 500 Pearl and their venue spaces yet please consider. It won't disappoint you.
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by sara v
Every part of the wedding planning process has been wonderful so far thanks to Kristy at 500 Pearl - she is knowledgeable and amazing to work with ! Couldn’t be happier
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Alayna D
Postponing my wedding was heartbreaking but I felt like Kristy at 500 Pearl truly cared about us and all of her brides and grooms. She has been extremely responsive and accommodating throughout the planning process. We booked the venue and got ...
a quote from another staff member before the venue was completely finished, and Kristy has been so wonderful working with us to make sure the space is everything we imagined when we first toured the space!! I am so excited to see the room and taste the amazing food on the day of :)
Reviewed On 9/04/2020 by Sarah M
We are so excited to get married at the beautiful Forbes Theater next year, and are absolutely devastated for everyone who was looking forward to using the venue in 2020 and wasn't able to. We knew immediately that we were going to get the most...
bang for our buck at 500 Pearl, each package even included a specialty cocktail. Kristy and the team have been awesome, really responsive and have answered all of our questions promptly. We would highly recommend!

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