About this vendor
Your Perfect Venue: The M&T Bank Exchange
Host your dream wedding at The M&T Bank Exchange, part of the iconic Hippodrome Theatre and France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. This stunning venue combines historic charm with modern amenities, offering the perfect setting for your special day in the heart of Baltimore.
Why Choose The M&T Bank Exchange?
• Historic Elegance: As part of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, our venue exudes timeless beauty and sophistication.
• Versatile Spaces: From intimate gatherings to grand receptions, our venue provides flexible layouts tailored to your needs.
• Modern Amenities: Cutting-edge lighting, sound systems, and a spacious design ensure a flawless event experience. Along with acrylic Chivari chairs and assorted table sizes.
• Flexible Approach: Choose from our diverse preferred catering list to create a wedding that reflects your unique taste and style.
Facilities and Capacity
The M&T Bank Exchange offers a dynamic and adaptable space ideal for weddings of 100 – 350 guests.
• Main Hall: A versatile venue with a seating capacity of up to 350, perfect for dining, dancing, and celebrating.
• Prep Rooms: On-site bridal suite provides convenience and comfort.
• Scenic Photo Opportunities: Capture unforgettable moments against the backdrop of the stunning France-Merrick Performing Arts Center.
• Parking and Accessibility: Enjoy convenient parking options and ADA-compliant facilities for all guests.
Looking for an even grander celebration? Inquire about renting both the historic Hippodrome Theatre and the M&T Bank Exchange for a truly unforgettable wedding experience that spans these two iconic venues.
Venue Features:
• Capacity for up to 350 guests.
• Access to both the M&T Bank Exchange and Hippodrome Theatre.
• Located in the heart of Baltimore’s cultural district.
• Expert support for venue-related logistics.
At The M&T Bank Exchange, part of the Hippodrome Theatre family, we provide the space—you create the memories. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about our rental options!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2010 'Best of Weddings'
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We hosted our 220-person wedding at France-Merrick PAC in July 2026 and could not have been happier! Andrew, Peter, Kalisha and the full team were wonderful to work with from our f...
irst tour all the way until picking up items that were left behind after the event.
We were able to get married on the stage of the Hippodrome Theatre, which meant our guests had a unique and memorable experience for the ceremony, which also included incredibly comfortable seats and a climate-controlled, ADA accessible building. Our cocktail hour was on the top floor of the Exchange and overlooked our reception space on the bottom floors of the Exchange.
Between the built-in catering kitchen, full lighting & AV set-up, chairs, tables, ample restrooms and bars, and huge digital screen that is fully customizable - there was nothing that we were left wanting or needing to make our special day truly us and easy for our vendor team.
Thank you so much to the full France-Merrick PAC team - you truly made our day so special and memorable!!
(Photos by Urban Row Photography)
The crew at M&T helped create the most spectacular evening for my daughter’s wedding. Our 275 guests raved about it being the best night! This venue offered everything we could h...
ave hoped for to make the night magical!
Me and my husband loved this wedding venue. It is a beautiful hidden gem in Baltimore. This is a fairly new venue so you have to plan more compared to a more established venue that...
offer all-inclusive packages etc. Hopefully they will soon offer wedding/event package as time goes on but other than that they are very accommodating and kind.
Stunning historic vaudeville theatre built in 1914 attached to the Eutaw Saving Bank converted into a state of the art events center. This place has it ALL!
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WOW!!!!!! I don't even know where to start other than our wedding was a dream come true at the Hippodrome Theatre! Everyone was so easy to work with and were open to everything we ...
asked them to do! Our guests felt comfortable and so many guests have told us this was the best wedding they have every been to. My husband and I literally had the entire Theatre to ourselves the day of our wedding and me and my girls were able to get ready in the Star Dressing Room while my husband and his boys were in the VIP Lounge. The entire day and night we were both catered to in order to ensure that this was the day we both imagined. We were married on stage and had our reception which was just breath taking was on stage as well! We now feel like a part of the Hippodrome Family and we are just so happy we choose to get married and have our reception there!
Contact
401 W Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD | Maryland
France-Merrick PAC-M&T Bank Exchange/Hippodrome Theatre