Palace Theater

Be The Stars of your Show at The Palace Theater!

Waterbury, CT

Connecticut

Service area

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

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Helpful staff

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Guests comfort

We absolutely LOVED having out wedding at The Palace Theater. It’s such a gorgeous venue that we simply fell in love with. The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Stephanie was so helpful every step of the way. We had excellent vendors come to our venue that were so welcomed by The Palace. Our guests still talk about our wedding and how unique it was. Our photos came out more stunning than I ever could have imagined. 100/10 would recommend getting married or having an event at the iconic Palace Theater.

Christina Q.

5.0

We loved our Palace wedding! After initially being worried about the logistics of a non-traditional venue, the Palace staff gave us the assistance and reassurance we needed throughout the process. Our guests are still commenting about the beauty, atmosphere and uniqueness of the venue months later.

Laura R.

5.0

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Stephanie Panico

SPECIAL EVENT MANAGER

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Be the star of your own love story with a wedding at The Palace Theater. Located in Waterbury, CT, this magnetic venue was built in the 1920s as a live arts space that operates as a full-fledged theatre to this day. It has been lovingly restored to highlight its historic glory and charm, making it an excellent option if you are looking for a location that fits your vintage wedding theme. Bring your dream wedding vision to life with the Palace Theater team. The Palace Theater can host a variety of wedding-related celebrations, including but not limited to ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, engagement parties, and elopements. The space can accommodate up to 225 wedding guests, giving you the opportunity to host the extravaganza of your dreams. A true testament to The Palace Theater's 1920s origins can be found in the decor. Your wedding celebration will be surrounded by plenty of unique touches, including a grand marble staircase, red velvet curtains, sparkling chandeliers, and ceilings with gold leaf elements. Besides its unforgettable atmosphere, The Palace Theater also offers a professional staff for your day. This includes a door concierge, coat check staff, security, and an experienced wedding coordinator who will be on hand throughout your planning process. The team has a preferred vendor and caterer list, which will be a huge aid to you during the planning process and add to the seamless feel of a wedding at The Palace Theater. A variety of wedding packages are available, all designed to suit your needs, preferences, and budgets.

21+ years in business

Speaks English

5 team members

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Historic Venue

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Bar & Drinks

Food & Catering

Planning

Rentals & Equipment

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Meet the team

Stephanie Panico

Special Event Manager

I would love to work with you on your big production! I have been in the entertainment industry for many years. A wedding deserves all the attention and detail similar to a broadway production. We can bring your vision to life

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Christina Q

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7/20/2025

We absolutely LOVED having out wedding at The Palace Theater. It’s such a gorgeous venue that we simply fell in love with. The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Steph...

anie was so helpful every step of the way. We had excellent vendors come to our venue that were so welcomed by The Palace. Our guests still talk about our wedding and how unique it was. Our photos came out more stunning than I ever could have imagined. 100/10 would recommend getting married or having an event at the iconic Palace Theater.

Laura R

3/04/2023

We loved our Palace wedding! After initially being worried about the logistics of a non-traditional venue, the Palace staff gave us the assistance and reassurance we needed through...

out the process. Our guests are still commenting about the beauty, atmosphere and uniqueness of the venue months later.

Any questions?

Marissa M

10/04/2021

Where to begin! As a dance and theater person myself, as soon as I found out the Palace hosts weddings, I knew we must have our wedding here. It’s a beautiful theater even without ...

any additional decorations. Audra was so incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and was very accommodating when we had to change our date due to the pandemic. She’s extremely organized and having done so many weddings prior to our own, her expertise was very evident. She patiently answered all questions we had throughout the planning process and made recommendations of other vendors. On our wedding day, Audra, Katie, and all other staff worked tirelessly to make sure all our visions were carried out and things went so smoothly. She even helped bustle my dress when we were having some trouble! Best coordinator ever! If you love a beautiful venue and amazing staff, don’t hesitate to book your wedding at the Palace. We felt like royalty and had the best day!

Tara B

1/13/2019

Outstanding! The staff is friendly and professional. They were accommodating and handled everything! I could not be more pleased!

Elisabeth S

12/31/2017

We wanted to create a unique and memorable theater/film-themed wedding, and the Palace was the PERFECT venue to make it happen. Audra, Dave, and their team were wonderful to work w...

ith. They went above and beyond to help make our vision a reality, and we couldn't be more grateful to them. The space itself is absolutely gorgeous; the moment you step into the Grand Foyer, you know you are somewhere special. In fact, many of our guests marveled that it was the most beautiful theater they'd ever seen! The opportunities for stunning photos are seemingly endless. And since it is primarily a working theater, there are many different ways to personalize the space, including putting your names on the marquee and creating custom digital photos for the lobby. In our case, we went all-in on the theme, turning the ceremony into an awards-style stage show in front of the curtain (complete with multi-media projections, original films, trivia and an emcee) and then moving the guests out to the Grand Foyer and Orchestra Lobby for cocktail hour, before bringing them back into the theater to open the curtain and reveal the full reception, set up on the stage. The Palace team was more than up for this challenge, helping us figure out what was possible, and reeling us in when we got perhaps a little too ambitious for our budget. We can't say enough about the personalized attention and service we received from the staff. Jennifer even helped our wedding party put together the centerpieces for the reception tables when we were running a little behind schedule! Whether you want to create a full-scale production like we did, or prefer to keep the wedding ceremony and festivities to the gorgeous Grand Foyer, the Palace Theater is a truly memorable venue with a great staff, amazing photo opportunities, and an elegant charm that will make your wedding day an affair for the ages.

Stephanie O

12/03/2017

We made A LOT of decisions while wedding planning, and choosing The Palace as our venue was definitely the best one. I was looking for: a unique venue with its own style (one that ...

would speak for itself and not require a ton of decorations), a venue that would let us bring in our own vendors, a venue where we could have both the ceremony AND the reception, and a good value. The Palace nailed all of those requirements. What made The Palace truly memorable was Audra and her team - they worked SO hard to make our big day memorable and flawless --- and that's not to mention all the emails, calls, and meetings that we had to ensure that everything went smoothly. I love that I was able to trust Audra's judgment when it came to things like decoration placement, vendor recommendations, and event staffing - there is no need to micro-manage every single detail because Audra and her team know what to do. That being said, she always listened to our requests and was able to bring our vision to life because she's such a good listener! To sum up - the venue is gorgeous (guests were complimenting the choice all night) and Audra and her staff are truly a dream team!

Krystal L

7/31/2016

Simply magical! From the moment that we walked into the venue it was clear that this was everything and more that we could dream of for our wedding day. The vintage elegance and ar...

chitectural detail of this setting is truly breathtaking, the separation of the rooms was one of our favorite parts because it left the guests with the feeling of "What will be next?". Our guests were thrilled to be able to take in the beauty of the entire theater, as they were able to adventure through this hidden gem. I could write a novel describing what a blessing Audra was to us from the very moment that we met her, the love and passion that she has for event coordinating radiates! She blew us away with her loving, attentive and truly caring personality. We will forever be grateful for her making our every wish become possible. I remember at first being a bit wary about not hiring a day of coordinator, but we knew we would have no problems with her help, we stayed completely on schedule and the event flowed flawlessly. Our reception was simply perfection, and I am just SO thankful for The Palace Theater and their team for all that they did to pull it off. This place is the epitome of elegance and you can't go wrong with The Palace Theater!! Our guests have not stopped talking about every detail of the wedding and we could not be more pleased with our fairytale wedding.

Lauren D

3/30/2016

We had our first look and pre-ceremony wedding pictures taken at the place theater. It was absolutely beautiful and the people there were very nice and accommodating. I loved that ...

they let us have our wedding announcement up on the screen outside the theater. I can't wait to see all my pictures from the theater!

Anonymous

8/10/2012

Unbelievable venue! Staff was amazing in every way and made our day exquisite!

amy B

9/15/2007

The Palace Theater was stunning! We were married in the theater itself, dinner was held in their beautiful lobby, the downstairs lobby was for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, the phe...

nominal foyer was for dancing and our swing band was set up on the balcony of the marble staircase.;Make sure you are organized! I was the very first wedding so it was a bit confusing and the Palace was a little unsure about how to handle the whole thing, but they should be much better now. Also, write everything down! Make sure that everything that is said or promised is documented so it doesn't become a question or argument later.

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100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT

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(203) 346-2018

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