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Last update: January 2024

History and old-Hollywood elegance combine at The Eglinton Grand, a wedding venue in Toronto, Ontario. From the dazzling marquee to the charming art deco décor, you are sure to have an unforgettable wedding at this former theatre. Rich mahogany woods and refined marble are just some of the architectural details that enrich this historical landmark. The venue is located 20 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport. It is also close to North York and just 23 minutes from Markham and Vaughan, Ontario.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue offers luxurious event spaces for intimate and large gatherings, all of which provide you with exclusive use of the entire space for the evening. With an effortlessly elegant lounge vibe, the mezzanine provides a perfect space for cocktail hour and all-night socializing. The Gallery is a spectacular and well-lit room, popularly used for hosting ceremonies, and can accommodate up to 225 people. The Grand Ballroom is one of the most stunning areas in the building and can accommodate over 400 guests for a sit-down dinner. This spectacular room captures the essence of art-deco glamour and adds a sense of grandeur to your celebration. A dressing suite is also provided for use on the special day.

Services Offered

The historical venue is a full-service facility whose experienced staff actualizes your vision with majestic flair. The outstanding event team at The Eglinton Grand assists you at every step of the planning process and execution of your important day. The experienced catering team seeks to impress you and your family and friends with their culinary talent and service. In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, The Eglinton Grand also offers intimate spaces that can be used for engagement parties, showers, and other nuptial-related celebrations. Services provided by the venue include but are not limited to:

  • Catering staff and bartenders
  • Tables and chairs
  • China, cutlery, and glassware
  • Linens and napkins

History

Built in 1936, The Eglinton Theatre epitomized the art-deco style of the era. Well known for its architecture, the theatre became known as the “Show Place of Toronto” and received the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada Bronze Medal. The stunning interior and furnishings drew people from all over Toronto for an unforgettable experience. Eventually, it was transformed into an events facility, which it remains to this day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Historic

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Classic
Glamorous
Modern
Vintage

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Bridal suite

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2015 Winner
142 reviews
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95% Recommended by couples
Sandra
Sandra Sent on 28/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A Night To Remember

What a wedding!!!
October 19,2019 will be a day remembered by many.

We couldn't have dreamed of a better wedding and it couldn't have been made possible without the Eglinton Grand venue and staff.
The venue is unique and has a beautiful history. All the details were perfectly place. The atmosphere had a certain je ne sais quoi about it.
However, the extraordinary team of people is what makes the venue what it is. They all have played such monumental part in making our day so very special.
A special Thank you goes to Teresa who was there for us every step of the way supporting and guiding us, giving us genuine advice and help

The food was spectacular, our signature drink Turned out Perfectly! And the service thourought the night was Stellar...such friendly, warm people. We couldn't ask for more.

Thank you Eglinton Grand for making our dreams come true.
PS. We will for sure come back for our vow renewal party!
Francesca
Francesca K. Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love love love

Where do I start with the Eglinton Grand? As soon as Teresa showed us the venue we were hooked! Its charm and uniqueness captured the attention of all of our guests! My husband and I had a relatively shorter engagement (8 months) but Teresa allowed our timeline for payment and decisions to be smooth and effortless. We also booked when they had their "Inventory Sale" which is a great incentive to book to save some money!

The weeks leading up to the wedding there was constant communication from the events manager Paula. She was calling and emailing promptly and was a pleasure to work with. The day of events manager Gleb was very polite and on top of everything. He went around to every table to ensure guest satisfaction with their meals. One thing to note, we wanted our speeches to happen throughout dinner, back to back to back. The DJ was fine with it but the Grand staff took formal dining etiquette into account and wouldn't allow speeches during serving and clearing which pushed us back a bit (like half an hour). Overall, our experience was absolutely fabulous, I would have our reception there a million times over, and the staff is so on top of serving. Wine glasses were never empty, food was served and cleared promptly, and bar service was efficient.
Bobbi-Jo
Bobbi-Jo C. Sent on 29/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A smooth, stress free day

The Eglinton Grand is a beautiful venue with incredible staff. The food was delicious and served without a hitch. The coordinators were on top of things and communicated with us well. Paula and Gleb made our day run smoothly and were fun to work with. The venue is stunning and wowed our guests. Everything ran on time and was excellent. It was a beautiful day.
Sherry
Sherry Y. Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

They Made our Dream Wedding Come to Life

We had our wedding at the beautiful Eglinton Grand on Oct 15 of 2023 and my god was it the best decision we ever made.
Everyone was amazed by the theme and the venue and how different it is from anything they have ever been to.
An now to the most important part which is the people at the venue.
We dealt with Sarah and Paula and we have no words to describe how AMAZING they have been throughout the process.
Not only would they accommodate the panic calls the week of the wedding. But they actually suggest things to make our life easier and our wedding even more magical. You can tell they are passionate about what they do and are genuinely helping out like they are our own wedding planners.
Even Artur the master of the sound and light at the venue was happy to jump on calls with us and accommodate all the ideas we had to make that night perfect. And it was just that.
The night went ahead without hiccups, and even if there were any which i am sure there was, the team there did an amazing job of handling it.
In short, this place is magical and unique and so are the people working there that happily made our dream wedding come to life.
Thank you
Jazzmine
Jazzmine V. Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Incredible Experience

Eglinton Grand helped make our wedding day everything we wanted and more! All the staff especially Sarah and Paula are extremely helpful and quick with responses. The food, drinks and service was amazing and truly such a highlight. If you are looking for a venue that will be memorable for many reasons look into The Eglinton Grand!
Laura
Laura T. Sent on 07/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Expect Nothing Short Of Amazing

The Eglinton Grand is our organization's go-to venue for our annual signature event.
From the venue's elegant ambiance to the attention to detail from VP, tech support to service staff, the Eglinton Grand never falters.
Maureen
Maureen P. Sent on 17/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Timeless & Unique Venue!!!

My husband and I got married at the Eglinton Grand on 4/29/2023. It was a magical day and everything went perfectly. For starters, we booked this venue 1.5 years in advance, and never had any issues with responsiveness. Especially in the 2 weeks leading up to my wedding, I was in constant contact with the venue.

The venue itself is gorgeous and created for us a very unique wedding day that our guests loved. Our favourite part was being “alone” for our first dance…. So many of our guests told us they cried during our it because of how special of a moment they felt like they were witnessing.

For cocktail hour we had 3 stations and guests commented that there was a ton of food. On top of that a 4 course meal and a late night station, so guests raved about how great the food was and how much of it there was. We were concerned there may not be enough but we were very wrong.

The ceremony space is simple yet pretty, we did not add any personal decor but photos still came out beautiful.

I could go on and on but overall if you’re considering having your wedding here I would recommended it a million times. It is a decision you won’t regret and your wedding photos will be very timeless😊
Sydney
Sydney C. Sent on 20/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding day!

We had our wedding at the Eglinton Grand and were so thrilled with how everything went! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and the space is well laid out and spacious to accommodate all of the different aspects of a wedding. The sound system there is also great and the room carries sound extremely well, so all of our speeches and the band were easily heard. We worked with Teresa prior to the wedding and we greatly appreciated how responsive and helpful she was in ensuring everything including all of the details were set for the wedding day. The venue was also extremely accommodating with allergies and dietary restrictions. On the day of, Joe and his team went above and beyond to make sure everything went accordingly to plan and the night ran extremely smoothly. Our guests had an absolutely amazing time and were very complimentary regarding the food, how kind the staff was, how amazing the venue was, and what a fun time they had! We would absolutely recommend holding your wedding or any event at the Eglinton Grand!
Howard
Howard S. Sent on 18/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Welcome To "The Eglinton Way" Holiday Fashion Show Being Held At "The Eglinton Grand" Out In Toronto, Ontario Canada!

It was a very exciting evening and my Very First (1st) Fashion Show that I have ever attended which was being held at "The Eglinton Grand" which used to be a movie theatre which has been turned into an Event Venue for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Conferences, etc.

With ME, we have Terese Hatter from Beauty Tree who was one (1) of the vendors out on Eglinton Avenue West along the LRT (Light Rapid Transit) who was involved in the show and she did all of the makeup for the models and works as a Medical Esthetician in her private practice as well!

Some of the other vendors that were present include:
- Enrico Hair Design
- Secret Service Medical Aesthetics
- Le Reve Skin Clinic

The purpose of the event was to further promote the businesses along Eglinton Avenue West that have suffered so much during the Covid Pandemic Crisis and the LRT (Light Rapid Transit) Construction and Bring Them All Back To Life, plus attract New Businesses to the area as well!

In Fact: My good friend, Guillermo from Guillermo's Creative Hair Studio happens to be one (1) of the business owners from the event's area, but sadly was Not Able To Attend The Event due to work constraints.

I want to personally Thank her for participating in the event and in my video as well!

I want to also personally Thank Stefanie Zuccarini, BIA Manager for inviting me there as well back on Thursday, November 17th, 2022.

Sincerely yours,





Howard Paul Shore
Executive, Volunteer Writer And Promoter For Google Maps And Tripadvisor Websites
"The Eglinton Way" Holiday Fashion Show Attendee

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Dallas
Dallas C. Sent on 02/03/2023
4.4 out of 5 rating

A great venue!

Got married in October 2022. This was a really wonderful venue. The guests had a fabulous time, and everything was planned to perfection with the staff beforehand. Food was incredible. We were extremely happy with this venue for our wedding. Definitely would recommend to any future brides.
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The Eglinton Grand Real Weddings

Christina & Jacob
42 Photos · 30/Jul/2022
Sairya & Adil
13 Photos · 06/Jul/2022
Malissa & Vinnie
57 Photos · 01/Jul/2022
Caitlyn & Christian
24 Photos · 18/Jan/2020
Jennifer & Lucien
62 Photos · 13/Oct/2018
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46 Photos · 26/Aug/2018

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400 Eglinton Avenue West M5N 1A2 Toronto (Ontario)
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