Wichita KS Wedding & Reception Venue: Wichita Scottish Rite

The Wichita Scottish Rite, located at 1st and Broadway in downtown Wichita, is a great site for both weddings and receptions. A number of different rooms can be rented in this fantastic building – a historical landmark protected at the local, state, and federal levels! The main dining room can hold up to 450 people, and can be used as a ceremony site as well as reception site. Typically, ceremonies performed in the dining room place the bride, groom, and attendants on the grand staircase with chairs for the guests on the ground level. The gorgeous full-size theatre is also available for ceremonies and can seat up to 700 guests. Smaller rooms accommodating 25-100 people make this venue a great choice for any size wedding ceremony or reception, and its central location puts it within 5 miles of at least 15 area churches.
The dining hall offers an annex for additional seats, serving food, or a dance floor. FYI, though, it's not super attractive and definitely doesn't meld with the old-fashioned style of the dining room. However, if you opt for a DJ or a buffet line, they are required to be located in the annex due to the aging condition of the building. Another thing to consider when budgeting – event insurance is required. You can purchase it through the same agency you get your auto, renter's or home insurance. Be sure to call a few different companies, though. Brides have paid as much as $400 and as little as $75 for the same coverage through different agencies. Sound systems are included in the cost of renting the theatre and the dining hall.
Dorothy at the WSC is very helpful and has overseen the coordination of HUNDREDS of events in their facilities, so she can answer any questions you might have & can even set up a tour for you. Please call (316) 263-4218 for more information. Pricing and policies for usage are available here.

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