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The Legacy Building is a historic wedding venue located in El Paso, Illinois. This amazing facility is a restored and preserved opera house from 1874 and is nestled right in the heart of central Illinois. There are endless breathtaking spaces available for couples and their loved ones to celebrate together. Each one features a memorable, captivating backdrop for photos to be enjoyed for years to come. The team at The Legacy Building is passionate about cultivating and preserving history, and they believe in the power of a beautiful wedding, so they work hard to ensure that every detail exceeds their clients’ expectations.

Facilities and Capacity

The Legacy Building is comprised of the historic opera house, kitchen, stage, green room, cocktail lounge, bank parlor, bridal suite, library, courtyard, museum, and onsite Airbnb rooms at Central Estate sleeping up to 18 guests. Each space offers different, equally important components that make up the venue and can host many wedding events, such as ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners.

The Opera House is made up of 4,000 square feet of majestic wood floors, 17-foot-high rounded ceilings, exposed brick walls, and antique chandeliers. The Green Room can be used for many different tasks, including a get-ready room, extra seating, photography, or caterer’s use. In all, the Legacy Building can host up to 200 guests. The facility has WiFi and plenty of free street parking.

Services Offered

When couples book their wedding at The Legacy Building, they are welcome to work with the on-site coordinator to plan and execute details. Weekend packages or day use packages are available and include tables, chairs, linens, event staff, bar service, furniture & photo booth rentals, bridal suite, grooms lounge, courtyard, cocktail lounge and more!

The Legacy Building offers catering services but also welcomes outside food vendors.

Their bar services include choices for a cash or open bar. Couples can select house, premium, or specialty beer, wine, and liquor. Proof of a liquor license can be provided. A champagne toast and signature drink can be provided upon request.

LGBTQ+ weddings are welcome. The staff prides themselves in creating safe, incusive spaces for guests to celebrate these once in a lifetime, magical events.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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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?

$7,470

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

$2,999

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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 Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of The Legacy Building

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5.0 out of 5 rating
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4 reviews
100% recommend it
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Jessica T. Sent on 07/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best place to get married

Tabitha’s the best woman. She literally made everything perfect. Tabitha’s the best person she made my day perfect.
Shawn
Shawn D. Sent on 12/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue! Amazing service! BYOB!

Amazing venue! Amazing prices! Lots of options! The venue is beautiful and has lots of rooms for different options. Tabitha the owner is super helpful and will go out of her way to help with anything. The prices are very reasonable especially considering you can provide your own alcohol and catering. The airbnb's upstairs are very cool and convenient. The exposed brick and vintage decor make for great photo opportunities. Definitely highly recommend for your wedding or any function!
Krystal
Krystal Sent on 12/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Small town venue with big time heart

Hidden amongst the cornfields is this amazing historic gem in central IL. With its exposed brick walls and original wooden floors it oozes romance with every room! Tabitha and her family are eager to help coordinate your special day. Amazing venue and even better owners!!! You won’t be disappointed! They were literally the best to work with.

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The Legacy Building frequently asked questions

The Legacy Building includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Legacy Building includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Legacy Building includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Legacy Building for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Museum
The Legacy Building offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Legacy Building offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Legacy Building offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Legacy Building offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Legacy Building 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.

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