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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
Any other questions?
Reviews for The Eglinton Grand
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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4.9 out of 5 rating
149 reviews
98% recommend it
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!
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!
Andrew C. Sent on 17/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Our Perfect Wedding
My wife and I were married at The Eglinton Grand in November 2024 on our 10th anniversary together.
Our wedding couldn't have been any better. Teresa runs a pretty tight ship and we are so fortunate to have worked with her, Paula, Gleb and the entire TEG team. I know my wife and I and our family are glad we went with this venue. We have absolutely zero regrets or what ifs when looking back at our wedding.
The Gallery Room and the Main Hall were absolutely stunning for both our ceremony and reception. The entire property was perfect for cocktail hour, photos and dancing. Our only wish was to have had a couple more hours to enjoy the evening.
One of my favourite parts of booking TEG was the convenience of everything being centralized at one location. They have their own kitchen and staff and the food was by far and away the best wedding meal we and many of our guests (their words, not mine) have had a wedding. We didn't have to find an overpriced caterer or deal with the AGCO & LCBO either - they include bar options in wedding packages.
We hired many of the TEG's preferred or exclusive vendors - there are some very professional and talented companies that we connected with. Some of the ones we didn't hire were also very easy to deal with despite not being hired due to our own reasons and no fault of the vendors.
While planning the wedding was a lot of work, the venue being an former movie theatre leaves a lot of room for creativity and imagination for small and large details. Many of our guests credit their experience being so great with the venue's interior architecture and vibe (not just us or the food). If we had to do it all over again, I don't think we would do anything differently.
I hope one day we're fortunate enough to attend an event at TEG as guests and not as the ones throwing the party.
Our wedding couldn't have been any better. Teresa runs a pretty tight ship and we are so fortunate to have worked with her, Paula, Gleb and the entire TEG team. I know my wife and I and our family are glad we went with this venue. We have absolutely zero regrets or what ifs when looking back at our wedding.
The Gallery Room and the Main Hall were absolutely stunning for both our ceremony and reception. The entire property was perfect for cocktail hour, photos and dancing. Our only wish was to have had a couple more hours to enjoy the evening.
One of my favourite parts of booking TEG was the convenience of everything being centralized at one location. They have their own kitchen and staff and the food was by far and away the best wedding meal we and many of our guests (their words, not mine) have had a wedding. We didn't have to find an overpriced caterer or deal with the AGCO & LCBO either - they include bar options in wedding packages.
We hired many of the TEG's preferred or exclusive vendors - there are some very professional and talented companies that we connected with. Some of the ones we didn't hire were also very easy to deal with despite not being hired due to our own reasons and no fault of the vendors.
While planning the wedding was a lot of work, the venue being an former movie theatre leaves a lot of room for creativity and imagination for small and large details. Many of our guests credit their experience being so great with the venue's interior architecture and vibe (not just us or the food). If we had to do it all over again, I don't think we would do anything differently.
I hope one day we're fortunate enough to attend an event at TEG as guests and not as the ones throwing the party.
Angelica D. Sent on 17/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Met our expectations and more!
My husband and I were married and had our reception at the Eglinton Grand in November of 2024 and it was everything we had hoped for.
From the beginning of the planning process, Teresa always had time to answer our questions and help guide us through all our options and requests.
Closer to the wedding, Paula was there to make sure every little detail was as we had planned and was super helpful with any last minute requests.
I would also like to give a shout out to Gleb who made sure the night ran smoothly and was there if we needed anything on the day.
The highlight of course was the stunning and historic venue. All of our guests gushed at how beautiful and unique it was (with the help of our decorator, Elite Decor). The food (we went with the bone in beef rib) was also the best food we've ever personally had at a wedding and we had so many compliments on how amazing it was with people echoing the sentiment that it was by far the best they'd had at a wedding reception. Kudos to the kitchen and wait staff who made dinner service perfect.
All in all, I would 100% recommend this venue and the Eglinton Grand team to anyone looking for a beautiful venue, amazing food, and memorable night.
From the beginning of the planning process, Teresa always had time to answer our questions and help guide us through all our options and requests.
Closer to the wedding, Paula was there to make sure every little detail was as we had planned and was super helpful with any last minute requests.
I would also like to give a shout out to Gleb who made sure the night ran smoothly and was there if we needed anything on the day.
The highlight of course was the stunning and historic venue. All of our guests gushed at how beautiful and unique it was (with the help of our decorator, Elite Decor). The food (we went with the bone in beef rib) was also the best food we've ever personally had at a wedding and we had so many compliments on how amazing it was with people echoing the sentiment that it was by far the best they'd had at a wedding reception. Kudos to the kitchen and wait staff who made dinner service perfect.
All in all, I would 100% recommend this venue and the Eglinton Grand team to anyone looking for a beautiful venue, amazing food, and memorable night.
Ryan M. Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
A GRAND place to have a wedding
I recently was married here and had an outstanding experience.
The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating.
Paula and Teresa were very responsive and understanding with any last second changes we had.
The food was very well done and many guests had great things to say about it. The mushroom pasta and the steak were the highlight for most people.
All of our guests absolutely raved about the experience.
The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating.
Paula and Teresa were very responsive and understanding with any last second changes we had.
The food was very well done and many guests had great things to say about it. The mushroom pasta and the steak were the highlight for most people.
All of our guests absolutely raved about the experience.
Chloe E. Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Glamorous Wedding!
The second my husband and I came to tour The Eglinton Grand for our wedding we fell in love with the venue. EG offers special touches that no other venue can. You can really personalize your event. All our guests cannot stop talking about it!
The staff are responsive, professional and extremely helpful. The food and hors d'oeuvres were excellent - even the fresh popcorn during cocktail hour. EG provides a great value package and can work with your budget. EG works with their preferred vendors which makes it feel like a one stop shop, and I would also recommend them. Even down to them coordinating with our entertainment and outside vendors was a breeze. Overall, EG provided a stress-free wedding planning experience for us, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Us, the bridal party and the guests all felt like movie stars. We will remember this forever.
The staff are responsive, professional and extremely helpful. The food and hors d'oeuvres were excellent - even the fresh popcorn during cocktail hour. EG provides a great value package and can work with your budget. EG works with their preferred vendors which makes it feel like a one stop shop, and I would also recommend them. Even down to them coordinating with our entertainment and outside vendors was a breeze. Overall, EG provided a stress-free wedding planning experience for us, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Us, the bridal party and the guests all felt like movie stars. We will remember this forever.
Ronak Sent on 25/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
A dazzling and memorable Wedding!
We had the wedding of our dreams at Eglinton Grand. Our guests raved about the venue and the food, we all had a blast! Teresa was our first contact at the venue and was really helpful and quick to respond to any of our questions. Our main contact was Paula who was so helpful with helping us finalize all of our details; she was really kind and easy to work with. Our day-of contact was Gleb who was quick on his feet and ensured things ran smoothly. All of the other day-of staff, from servers to A/V, were kind and professional. We had an amazing time at our wedding as did our guests. Thanks to everyone at Eglinton Grand for making our day so special!
Linsay Sent on 24/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Movie perfect day
What an amazing experience from start to finish, the Eglinton grand staff was very professional and did their best to accommodate everything that we asked from them. The food was better than the tasting and everything ran so smoothly. We’re very happy to have chosen the Eglinton for our wedding and will remember it for years to come.
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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Awards
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
Aajab & Abbas
46 Photos · 26/Aug/2018
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400 Eglinton Avenue West M5N 1A2 Toronto (Ontario)
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