Our Commitment to You
At our core, we beleive every celebration should feel deeply personal and beauifully intentional. That's why our venue is intentionally exclusive -- we accept only a select number of events each year to ensure every detail receives the care, creativity, and attention it deserves. While we're selective in the experiences we curate, we are proudly inclusive where it matters most -- welcoming all love stories, backgrounds, and traditions that share our passion for authenticity, beauty, and historic preservation.
2027/2028 Rates & Package Options:
The Legacy Package $18,750
Includes Weekend Venue Use
The Legacy Opera House
The Cocktail Lounge/Bank Parlor
The Library/Grooms Room
The Courtyard
Courtyard Seating
Bridal Suite
Bridal Party Attendant
Two Bars
Two Bartenders
Tables, Chairs, Linens
Catered Wedding Meal
Catering Coordination
Waitstaff, Table Service
Plateware, Stemware, Flatware, Chargers
DJ Services for Ceremony & Reception
Sound System/Microphone
Three Event Attendants
Setup & Teardown
100% Cleaning Provided
Museum Experience
Rehearsal Coordinator
Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Rehearsal Dinner Cash Bar
Engagement Photoshoot Location
Bridal Party Venue
Two (2) Nights Onsite Accommodations:
Central Estate *Sleeps 20
Three Planning Meetings
The Diamond Package $13,750
Includes Weekend Venue Use
The Legacy Opera House
The Cocktail Lounge/Bank Parlor
The Courtyard
Courtyard Seating
The Library/Grooms Room
Bridal Suite
Two Bars
Two Bartenders
Tables, Chairs, Linens
Two Event Attendants
Sound System/Microphone
Setup & Tear Down
100% Cleaning Provided
Rehearsal Dinner Location
Rehearsal Coordinator
Rehearsal Cash Bar
Engagement Photoshoot Location
Two (2) Nights Onsite Accommodations:
Central Estate *Sleeps 20
Three Planning Meetings
The Pearl Package $11,950
Includes Weekend Venue Use
The Legacy Opera House
The Cocktail Lounge/Bank Parlor
Bridal Suite
The Library/Grooms Room
Two Bars
Two Bartenders
Tables, Chairs, Linens
Two Event Attendants
Setup & Tear Down
Sound System/Microphone
100% Cleaning Provide
One (1) Night Onsite Accomodations:
Central Estate *Sleeps 20
Two Planning Meetings
Why The Legacy Building?
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Seats 200
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Exclusive Use
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Inclusive Staff
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Onsite Accommodations *sleeps 20
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Weekend Use Packages
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Historic Opera House
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Tables
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Padded Chairs
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Freshly Steamed Linens
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Room Setup and Tear Down
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Two Bars
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Catering Optional
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Event Attendants, Waitstaff, Bartenders
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Sound System with Microphone
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DJ Services
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Grooms Lounge/Library
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Bridal Suites
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Cocktail Lounge
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Caterers Room
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Stage
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Outdoor Courtyard
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Courtyard Chairs
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ADA Accessible
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Wedding Planning
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Day of Coordination Services
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Officiant Services
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Rehearsal Dinner Location
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We do 100% of the cleaning
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Project XV Museum & Gift Shop
Weddings
We specialize in weekend wedding packages. Yes, that means you have exclusive access 10:00am Friday to 12:00pm Sunday. We have partnered with professional florists, wedding curators, salons, bakers, limousine services, and caterers to help assist you in your planning; contact us for those local recommendations.
Meetings, and Parties
The Legacy Opera House is the perfect place for your meetings and gatherings. We can accommodate groups of up to 200 people, with over 100 parking spaces along Front St. & Central St. in the beautiful, quaint town of El Paso, Illinois. Located just 19 miles from Bloomington/Normal, 32 miles from Peoria, 72 miles from Champaign/Urbana, 85 miles from Springfield, and 124 miles from Chicago.
Easy access to airports, lodging, dining, and entertainment.
RENTAL POLICIES
General Policies:
Opera House Usage Procedures
A signed contract and $1,500.00 deposit is required to secure reception date.
All rental fee balances must be paid in full 30 days prior to the event date.
Pay it forward!
From time to time we have decorations available for your use, graciously donated by former guests. Inquire if that interests you!
Groups wishing to donate wedding decor for future guests are welcome to do so with the approval of the Event Attendant or Special Events Manager.
Food & Alcohol Policies:
The Legacy Building is a licensed bar establishment. We are pleased to offer cash or open bar options to any private booking.
Outside vendors may be used for food.
Diversity:
The Opera House is not available to groups who advocate the use of violence, or discriminate explicitly or implicitly against any race, gender, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic group.
We look forward to hosting your event!
