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Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price

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About

The Paola Community Center is a wedding venue rich in cultural history, located in Paola, Kansas. This local landmark is renowned in the community for hosting arts showcases of all kinds, from community plays to children’s concerts. Its delicately maintained decor gives the building a distinct sense of character, allowing you to appreciate the creative magic that has been present here for many years. The various event spaces allow you to hold a fully inclusive celebration at this storied location.

Facilities and Capacity

You can begin your day in the Paola Community Center’s legendary green room, the Gilman room. This space would have been used by actors and actresses preparing for their stage debuts in the past. A large baroque-style mirror is situated between the room’s generously sized windows, allowing for all the natural light needed for you to ensure that you look your best. The charming vintage vanity can also be used by your makeup artists in your get-ready process, allowing you to feel like a star ready to emerge. For a truly breathtaking celebration of your union, consider using the Schwartz Family Theater for your ceremony. This immaculately preserved arena features dark oak seating, dramatic pillars, and art deco-inspired chandeliers overhead. The theater has a capacity of up to 299 guests, allowing ample space for your loved ones to watch you exchange your vows. The International room can be prepared to host your reception. This function room is bright and spacious, with direct access to the building’s kitchen. Your wedding meal can be served with ease and swiftness as you relax and enjoy the festivities with your loved ones.

Services Offered

You are invited to make the Paola Community Center your very own on your special day. Its hallowed interiors also provide an ideal blank canvas for your chosen decor. Whether you choose to accentuate its retro design features or choose a more contemporary approach, you will have plenty of space to work with. This location welcomes outside vendors of your choice so that you may make your experience one-of-a-kind.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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 starting site fee?

Chairs
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June

What months are included in your off-peak season?

August
September
October
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Reviews of Paola Community Center

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100% recommend it
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Janet D. Sent on 07/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding experience

We needed a last minute change of venue due to expected rainy weather. Chad & the staff at Paola Community Center were very responsive to our request & met with us the same day we called. The facility was beautiful. We had use of the theater area & sound equipment for the wedding ceremony. The reception area and kitchen fit our needs well and were very conveniently located downstairs. No travel required! They were very flexible with the timing to come in and decorate both areas. Chad also helped us get permission very quickly to serve alcohol at the reception. We had a catered buffet & they were able to use the hot table for setup & serving. We also had the entire next day to clean up after the wedding so we didn’t have to try to do it all that same night. There is an elevator so those that needed it could easily travel from ceremony to reception and was also useful when bringing in the decorations & supplies.
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Morgan Sent on 07/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Unique & Beautiful

We chose this venue for its unique stage setting, as my now husband is a musician. The setting was already beautiful, and easy to decorate with only a few additions. There are also lots of gorgeous photo locations. If we had it to do all over again, we would still choose the Paola Community Center!
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Paola Community Center frequently asked questions

Paola Community Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Paola Community Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Paola Community Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Paola Community Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Paola Community Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Paola Community Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Paola Community Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Paola Community Center currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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