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108 years in business

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The Lyric Theater Blue Island is a Blue Island, Illinois, wedding venue for couples in hopes of a Hollywood happily ever after. In 1917, this Land of Lincoln auditorium became Cook County's one-stop shop for films and entertainment. Although business became silent in the wake of the 21st century, it was with the help of two Blue Island investors that The Lyric's star power was restored. Today, it stands as a top-notch location for soon-to-be newlyweds nationwide.

Facilities and Capacity

The Lyric Theater Blue Island is a 12,000-square-foot entertainment hall with plenty of room for parties of any size. And with various function areas to choose from, the venue has endless opportunities for you and your partner. The main auditorium, luscious and low-lit, is ideal for ceremonies and comes with a sleek, black, slightly-raised stage that sets the scene for your "I dos." Once it's time for the cocktail party, your loved ones can retreat to the theater's lounge areas, furnished with comfortable leather couches that come in vibrant colors and vintage patchwork. The Lyric also boasts a full bar with custom cocktails and craft beers that please all palates. As soon as the day turns to dusk, the main auditorium magically transforms into a beautiful ballroom for your dinner party or reception. Furniture in front of the stage can be transferred at the end of the night, revealing a solid wood dance floor where you and your guests can jig and jive to your hearts' content.

Services Offered

The team at The Lyric Theater Blue Island aims for the very best of Illinois celebrations, and they can't wait to work with you as you make your journey down the aisle a dream come true. If you'd like to know more about their wedding services, feel free to contact them today.

Pricing information

$12,500 starting price $12,500 starting price
$25,000 average price
Reception
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$34.75 per person
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FAQ

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

$2,000

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

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
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?

$34.75

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

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

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
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?

September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

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Reviews of The Lyric Theater Blue Island

Weddingwire
5.0/5 4 reviews
Google
4.9/5 151 reviews
Jen
Jen L. Sent on 01/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Experience

While looking for a wedding venue, my husband and I knew that we wanted a unique space. We were recommended The Lyric Theater by a coworker and immediately fell in love. Working with Scott was the best experience we could have asked for. He was very helpful in helping us plan our wedding down to the tiniest of details and made sure the space met our expectations on the Big Day itself. The staff was very courteous, respectful, and responsive while the bartenders made sure everyone was happy. The biggest compliment that we received from our day was that the venue was amazing, everyone loved it. It was intimate while allowing everyone to have their space. The Lyric Theater holds a great history within Blue Island and the restoration of it into an event/theater space is nothing but remarkable. You won't be disappointed in choosing The Lyric for your event, I promise you that!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

New Years Eve Wedding

If you are looking for a full service venue that will be unique & beautiful, look no further. The Lyric is SUCH a cool space!!! Scott was the easiest person to work with and was open to any ideas that I had. He also has so much experience running weddings that he was a great resource as well and basically a built in day of coordinator. The suites are perfect for the bridal party to hang out in and keep their stuff in during the day. The bartenders were awesome and there was basically never a line for a drink even with 200 people. They really made the day so stress free. The planning process was extremely easy and enjoyable. We got so many compliments from our guests as well. Cannot recommend this venue and this staff enough. A 5 star rating isn't even enough.
D
Daniel Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would Highly Recommend

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! The staff went above and beyond and made the day absolutely amazing. Scott was the event coordinator for the day and was extremely easy to talk to. I would like to think that I not only am now apart of my husbands family, but also apart of the Lyric Theater family. The venue is so unique but accessible. I did have some family that have issues with walking and they did not have any issues at all when navigating the event. I cannot thank the staff and personally at the theater. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for such a perfect day. If it matters, they are also LGTBQIA+ friendly. I included some photos from the day as well.
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The Lyric Theater Blue Island frequently asked questions

The Lyric Theater Blue Island includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Lyric Theater Blue Island includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Lyric Theater Blue Island includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Lyric Theater Blue Island for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
The Lyric Theater Blue Island offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Lyric Theater Blue Island offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
The Lyric Theater Blue Island offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Lyric Theater Blue Island offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Lyric Theater Blue Island 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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