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Allie Mojsiejenko
Allie Mojsiejenko
Driector Of Catering and Sales

11 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

Palais Royale is a wedding venue in South Bend, Indiana. The Palais Royale ballroom and Morris Performing Arts Center were designed by J.S. Aroner of Chicago. Opened in 1922, this venue is one of the only ballroom and theatre combinations left in the country. Today, this establishment is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Facilities and Capacity

The Palais Royale is the ballroom situated in the Morris Performing Arts Center. The center is rich in history and features 1920s charm. Offering 8,800 square feet of event space, this facility can accommodate 1,000 guests for a standing reception or 650 guests for a sit-down dinner. The ballroom has polished hardwood floors, 35-foot ceilings, and a crystal chandelier gilded with gold leaf. The room has tall windows with velvet drapes and the original musicians’ balcony overlooking the ballroom. The Palais Royale's breathtaking spaces with intricate details make for a spectacular photoshoot.

Morris Performing Arts Center surrounds the Palais Royale and features 2,500 permanent seats on two levels. It has state-of-the-art sound and lighting, a beautiful stage, and a gold-domed ceiling. Couples can celebrate their wedding in the theatre where the stage itself can accommodate up to 175 guests. If you desire a smaller, more intimate soiree, the Morris Grand Lobby is available to host a charming cocktail reception for 500 guests or a banquet dinner for 125 guests. It features Corinthian columns, French cameos, the original 1920s terrazzo flooring, and an enchanting ceiling.

Services Offered

The Palais Royale can host an engagement party, wedding shower, ceremony, and reception. The establishment offers private dressing rooms for wedding parties and on-site wedding planners. Their professional and experienced event planners can also create effortless and flawless weddings suited to each couple's needs, style, and budget.

Cuisine

At The Palais Royale, Navarre Hospitality is the exclusive food and beverage provider for the Morris Performing Arts Center complex. They offer consultations and custom menus for every wedding and use fresh and flavorful ingredients in every mouthwatering meal. They offer plated meals or buffet dinners, as well as deluxe bar packages.

FAQ

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$750

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$750

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
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 Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
November

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Reviews of Palais Royale

Weddingwire
4.7/5 21 reviews
Google
4.8/5 135 reviews
Sandra
Sandra Sent on 11/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Experience

Rebecca and the rest of the Palais team were absolutely wonderful. The venue was super cozy and lovely for our Fall wedding and we got to take advantage of the amazing patio (with tent). Amazing rope light set up, delicious food, friendly staff. Our guests raved about the experience and we could not be more pleased! The lead up and day of was all super smooth, and we had a a blast
Gabriella
Gabriella Sent on 02/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue

I felt like I was in the movie Beauty and the Beast with the European style architecture. It is a very romantic venue and perfect stage area for a band. Richelle was absolutely incredible. She helped to recommend other vendors, had so many tips and tricks and was very responsive. I loved both the cocktail hour space (morris lobby) and ballroom. Love love loved it all.
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Loved the Palais

Booking the Palais was one of our very first steps after we were engaged. It was our dream reception space! I would highly recommend having cocktail hour in the Morris Performing Arts Center lobby as well. Richelle (Palais Coordinator) was so helpful throughout the entire process. She was incredibly prompt and flexible. Taste-testing was great and the food was just as delicious day of. We also had several guests with dietary restrictions/food allergies. Richelle and Navarre were very accommodating and organized to ensure the meal went as planned. We felt confident that if anything unexpected happened the day of, she would handle it without a problem. You can really tell Richelle and all her staff truly care and want you to have your perfect day. The wait staff even brought us hor d'oeuvres while we were taking pictures since we weren't present at the beginning of cocktail hour. It was perfect for our winter wedding!
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Margaret Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!!

Wonderful! Richelle was responsive, organized, and a calming presence amongst the action of the day. I felt comfortable trusting her to 'make things happen.'
J
Jamie Sent on 10/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Palais - Romantic-Exquisite-Stunning Venue

Everything was FABULOUS - the most beautiful venue for a reception. Loved it all!! From the moment we selected the Palais we were given excellent advice on vendors and what would work best at the venue. The Palais even accomodated us on short notice - like 2 days - for a tasting because we were in town. The food was phenomenal...even with speeches running late and the plated food sitting for a while - it was fabulous and they scurried to get hot food on the tables. The reception and wedding were so beautiful that we have received glowing thank you notes from several of our guests!! The Palais worked with all vendors and we never even checked on a detail the day before or the day of the wedding/even with a Chicago Band. It was smooth as silk. There were plenty of Bartenders and never a long line at the bars. It was beautiful and magnificent. Truly the most beautiful wedding I have been too...and my daughter said it was her dream. Great advice from the staff at the Palais throughout the process...very direct...to the point...meetings were organized and wonderful assumptions/recommendations were made when we did not know better. Responsiveness was perfect. I just left Richelle a message after the wedding saying..."WOW - I was speechless and so were my guests...I literally had at least 6 friends just tap me on the shoulder and say only a sincere one word "WOW" - when we entered the ballroom! A magical night! There were items that we just trusted to Richelle at the Palais like we had selected uplighting on the walls...but we mentioned that after the flowers were in there and the candles...she could decide with the flower vendor if the uplighting was even needed. I trusted her to decide if it was not needed...or to change the selected colors around the sides....It was all just magnificent. I completely trusted her with her recommendations. The groom's mother was an executive and so was her husband and she even commented that she had been to alot of really nice receptions but this venue was probably the most beautiful room she had been in for a party...with the tables set, flowers, band....etc. I agree and loved it all. Thank you for the perfect evening!
K
Katy Sent on 07/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had the BEST day. Richelle and Patrice responded to everything so quickly and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating during our reception. Our guests are still raving about the beautiful ballroom and the food! Wish we could celebrate here again with another party soon! Can't thank you enough.

Katy & Jamie
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Lana Sent on 07/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Palais is a beautiful, elegant venue. We were given excellent service throughout the planning and during the wedding. The food (filet and salmon) was delicious - all of our guests commented that they enjoyed their meal. The staff was attentive and accommodating to all dietary needs. Thank you for making the experience so wonderful! We highly recommend the Palais. :)
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Antoinette Sent on 07/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We held my daughter's wedding at the Palais and it was everything we had hoped for! The food was great, the facility was beautiful and their event planner, Richelle, is amazing!
K
Krista Sent on 11/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Food was delicious. Venue is gorgeous. Richelle, the venue coordinator, is awesome. Don't waste your money booking a wedding planner or coordinator -- Richelle at the Palais will do Everything!
M
Michele Sent on 03/29/2011
5 out of 5 rating
There could not be a more beautiful place to have a wedding than at the Palais Royale! It was everything we dreamed it would be and so much more. Deb Leyes, the sales director, was kind, patient and professional. She and Scott were so helpful and I knew I could count on them to provide us with the best of service. The set up and lighting was perfect, the food was delicious and the service was great. We couldn't have been happier, it was a dream wedding come true!
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Palais Royale frequently asked questions

Palais Royale includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Palais Royale includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Palais Royale includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Palais Royale for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Palais Royale offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Palais Royale offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Palais Royale offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Palais Royale offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Palais Royale is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in flexibility.
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