Bent's Opera House

Bent's Opera House is a historic destination wedding venue located in the quaint town of Medina, New York, which is nestled between Buffalo and Rochester. Originally built in 1865, this former opera house hosted many high-profile performances during its heyday, including appearances from P.T. Barnum and Buffalo Bill and now features state-of-the-art technology and all modern comforts, while retaining its distinctive antique charm. Our Opera House Bent's Opera House can accommodate up to 125 guests. Our historic space has been restored to include many of its original features, including the performance stage, box seats, flooring, ticket booths, and mezzanine balcony. The space also offers modern amenities such as digital lighting and sound systems, a large ceiling projector, and air conditioning and heating systems. Luxurious bathrooms are available onsite, as well as an elevator, to help guests access all three floors, and plenty of parking nearby. You can begin your day in the fully-equipped get-ready room, before enjoying your ceremony and/or reception in our one-of-a-kind space. Food and Beverage Harvest restaurant is the exclusive caterer for Bent's Opera House. Menus include plated, buffet and cocktail style menu options. Bar Services Harvest Restaurant, is the exclusive provider for all bartending services for all private events at Bent's Opera House. Our Bar Manager will work directly with you to create a custom, quality menu that meets your desired palette, and we will work within your budget to create the perfect menu for each unique couple. All cocktail menus include a complimentary private tasting in the onsite tasting room with our catering team and Event Coordinator. Wedding Cakes & Desserts Our Executive Pastry Chef is also available to create homemade wedding cakes and dessert displays. Any couple that is interested in booking with our Pastry Chef will receive a complimentary cake tasting. Setup & Layout Bent's Opera House provides tables, chairs, linens, and tabletop for 125 guests and handles the setup and teardown of all in-house items. Our Event Coordinator will work closely with you to create your unique wedding layout, assist with vendor coordination and recommendations, and help bring your wedding day dream to life during the personalized planning process. Our event staff will be onsite the day of your wedding to help coordinate the flow of vendors, welcome guests, and ensure your day is running seamlessly. Onsite Accommodations We have a 10-room uniquely designed boutique hotel that is available to book for up to 20 hotel guests. During your stay, guests will enjoy homemade pastries, coffee and tea, onsite parking, and optional activity packages.