VENUES
AT BINGEMANS
At Bingemans, we have a wide selection of rooms that cater to every size and type of occasion, from trade shows, exhibitions, conference, meetings to banquets and weddings.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com.
Embassy Room
Embassy Room
Beautiful chandeliers and hardwood floors are just a few of the features that make the Embassy Room a favourite amongst clients and guests. With 7,200 sq ft of space, this stand-alone hall provides ample seating and space for your dinner and dance. Large windows allow for a beautiful backdrop as you celebrate your big day along the Grand River.
Key Features
- Outdoor patio, perfect for your cocktail reception
- Adjacent to The Pavilion outdoor ceremony Space
- 2 fireplaces
- Large dance floor
- Small, adjacent bridal suite included
- Classic, neutral décor
- Convenient located just steps away from the Riverside Event Space
- Tucked away in a private area of the park
- Drop-down projector screens
- Complimentary grounds parking
Capacity
300 guests (Dinner & Dance) | 500 guests (Reception)
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
The Ballroom
The Ballroom
The Ballroom is one of our grandest spaces available for your wedding at Bingemans. With 15,000 square feet and a 14-foot ceiling, the Ballroom offers you the ultimate space to bring your vision to life. The Ballroom at Bingemans has played host to the Prime Minister of Canada, dozens of fashion shows, and has set the scene for many happy memories.
Key Features
- Moveable walls allow for smaller dimensions and a more intimate space
- Crystal chandeliers
- Mirrored walls that reflect lighting for ambiance
- Elegant and refined décor for that classic touch
- Built-in hardwood floors for dancing
- Drop-down projector screens
- Complimentary grounds parking
Capacity
- Ballroom (Full): 750 guests (Dinner & Dance) | 1200 (Reception)
- Ballroom (2/3): 550 guests (Dinner & Dance) | 900 (Reception)
- Ballroom (1/2): 375 guests (Dinner & Dance) | 600 (Reception)
- Ballroom (1/3): 200 guests (Dinner & Dance) | 400 (Reception)
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Berkley Room
Berkley Room
The Berkley Room is the perfect option for couples seeking an intimate, yet elegant, space for their celebrations. With its sparkling chandeliers reflecting warm light off the signature, wood feature, the Berkley Room beautifully combines sophistication with a welcoming ambiance.
Key Features
- Stunning, Birdseye Cherry feature
- Partially recessed, crystal chandeliers
- Perfect for hosting your reception in an alternative location while staying onsite
- An adjacent room for food service (if needed)
- Complimentary grounds parking
Capacity
80 guests (Dinner & Dance) | 200 (Reception)
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Marshall Hall
Marshall Hall
Looking for a space that’s going to leave your guests in awe? Bingemans Marshall hall is 18,000 sq ft of transformable space that is any wedding decorator’s dream. It has welcomed guests and celebrities from all over the world and entertained many grand events.
Key Features
- 13-foot ceilings
- Recessed glass chandeliers
- Stately, yet neutral architectural details
- Multiple, stately doorways that allow for a grand entrance
- Drop-down projector screens
- Complimentary grounds parking
Capacity
1200 guests (Dinner & Dance) | 1800 guests (Reception)
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
OUTDOOR VENUES
Pavillion
Pavillion
A beautiful, hidden gem with lush greenery, this space is a quiet alcove that features a rustic, wooden pavilion perfect for your outdoor ceremony.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Riverside Event Space
Riverside Event Space
Image exchanging your vows under a lush canopy of trees along the picturesque Grand River! The Riverside Event Space is perfect for couples looking to inject a little nature into their celebrations.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Minigolf Patio
Minigolf Patio
The Minigolf Patio is located just steps away from the Conference Centre and Embassy Room. Mature trees provide your guests with intimate space in the grand outdoors. This is the perfect local to host your cocktail reception!
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Outdoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Our large, open-air event space is located just behind Kingpin Bowlounge and offers a paved area for all types of celebrations and events. Transform this space for your cocktail reception or other wedding events! This area has the capacity to host 3,000 guests!
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
FEATURED VENUES
Steckle Heritage Farm
Steckle Heritage Farm
Steckle Heritage Farm is one of Waterloo Region's most unique themed event facilities. This facility provides a rural environment within the city, allowing you to fulfill all the modern expectations that you and your guests may have. Steckle Heritage Farm dates back to 1833 and still maintains the original farm buildings. It’s the perfect location for couples seeking a little escape in the heart of the city or looking for a rustic setting.
Key features
- Designated heritage property with many opportunities to showcase its uniqueness as part of your celebration
- A well-lit parking lot with direct, path access to the barn
- Outdoor ceremony space available
- Post and beam construction in the barn adds to the rustic setting
- Weddings are booked from May to October each year
- A picturesque setting with lush foliage that takes you out of the city and provides a beautiful setting for your photos
Capacity
150 guests
Looking for more information about Steckle Heritage Farm? Please visit their website.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
The Waterloo Regional Museum is Ontario’s largest community museum and features Doon Heritage Village, a 60-acre memoir of KW in the years past. The Grand Foyer at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Regional Museum features floor-to-ceiling windows and a complimentary indoor setting of repurposed, natural materials like Ontario limestone and barn timbers from the 19th century.
Key features
- A historic, yet elegant, setting with flexible indoor-outdoor spaces
- Ability to host your ceremony onsite at the Freeport Historical Church with an operating church bell, piano, and oil lamps
- Flexible spaces with built-in audio-visual equipment and airwalls
- Public Wi-Fi and charging station
- Free, onsite parking
- Access to Doon Heritage Village’s gardens, building, and covered bridge
Capacity
- Grandy Foyer: 160 seated / 300 theatre
- Freeport Historical Church: 100 seats
Looking for more information about the Waterloo Region Museum? Please visit their website.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Hacienda Sereda
Hacienda Sereda
Hacienda Sereda beckons as the perfect haven for couples seeking an enchanting setting to celebrate their special day. Nestled amidst breathtaking Spanish-style architecture and immaculate surroundings, this venue promises an unforgettable backdrop for weddings that will linger in your hearts for a lifetime. Spread across 6 acres of secluded paradise, this hidden gem provides the ideal escape from the city's hustle and bustle, allowing you to host up to 200 cherished guests, ensuring your wedding day is truly magical.
Key Features
- 6 acres of pristinely manicured grounds
- Breathtaking, Spanish-style architecture
- Custom-designed wood floors & stone fireplace
- Elegant & flexible indoor-outdoor spaces to host your event in
- Ample parking onsite
- In-house audio system
Capacity
200 for a seated meal / 500 for a cocktail reception
The Arboretum at the University of Guelph
The Arboretum at the University of Guelph
Established in 1970, The Arboretum at the University of Guelph offers couples the distinctive opportunity to host their special day on 400 acres of stunning, manicured grounds. The Auditorium is enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows to help facilitate the idea of bringing nature into your celebration space. This space is perfect for nature lovers wanting an up-scale experience for their big day.
Key features
- 3,675 sq ft of space
- Exclusive use of the Auditorium, Boardroom, Sun Room, and West Lawn from 8 a.m. until midnight
- Built-in stage
- Outdoor patio (not licensed)
- Free parking for your guests
- Audio visual equipment onsite
- Free Wi-Fi
- West Lawn & Conifer Outdoor Ceremony Site offers outdoor options for your ceremony
Capacity
Auditorium: 150 (Reception) OR 120 (Banquet)
Looking for more information about the Arboretum? Please visit their website.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Kitchener Public Library
Kitchener Public Library
The Kitchener Public Library is a historic landmark in Downtown Kitchener that offers couples the unique opportunity to host their big day in one of their 3 event spaces; The Reading Lounge, Theatre + Theatre Lounge, and Courtyard. With its dramatic and modern ambiance, this location is perfect for couples seeking a contemporary experience.
Key features
- Ample parking
- Award-winning architecture
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available Fridays through Sundays, year-round
Reading Lounge:
- 4,000 sq ft of event spaces
- Floor to ceiling windows
Theatre:
- Built in stage and audio-visual equipment
- Perfect space to host your ceremony in the spotlight
Courtyard:
- Picturesque space for those considering an outdoor space
- Charming stone walls for a natural backdrop
Capacity
- Reading Lounge: 200 guests banquet style
- Theatre: 200 seats for guests
- Courtyard: 50 guests
Looking for more information about the Kitchener Public Library? Please visit their website.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Brussels Four Winds Barn
Brussels Four Winds Barn
The Brussels Four Winds Barn is the ultimate location for those looking to host a rustic-themed wedding or celebration. The historic barn was converted into an event space over the course of 4 years, alongside the local Mennonite community. Your guests will be in awe of beautiful craftsmanship and history, while still experiencing all the modern amenities you and your guests have come to expect.
Key Features
- Salvaged barn wood, plank floors
- Beautiful, Rough-hewn beams
- Awe-inspiring 50 ft ceilings
- Separate, intimate ceremony space located on upper level of the barn
- Available themed décor like solid wood tables and wine barrels for rent onsite
Looking for more information about the Brussels Four Winds Barn? Please visit their website.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Catana Estate
Catana Estate
Your guests will experience a fairy tale brought to life on the Nith River with Catana Estate! This private estate offers couples the unique opportunity to host their celebrations in a clear, covered pavilion that optimizes the outdoor feel while providing shelter for your guests. Between the rolling hills, charming grounds, and the stunning architecture of the Estate’s castle, this location is a photographer’s dream.
Key Features
- A Stunning outdoor venue with a clear, tented pavilion on top of a concrete pad
- 100 acres of stunning gardens and grounds for an elegant setting
- A big, open ceremony space onsite
- An exquisite courtyard for cocktail receptions or smaller, intimate ceremonies
- A bridal suite
- Free, onsite parking
Capacity
Seated Dinner: 160
Looking for more information about the Catana Estate? Please visit their website.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Hauser Hall
Hauser Hall
Located just outside of the city of Heidelberg, Ontario, Hauser Hall is a converted, German church that dates back to the late 1800s. Its tastefully classic interior honours the history of the building while providing all the modern amenities you and your guests have come to expect. The lower level of Hauser Hall provides a cozy and romantic space to host your receptions all in one location too.
Key Features
- Cathedral ceilings
- Vaulted windows
- 2 separate floors for your ceremony and reception
- Hardwood floors
- Located just 10 mins outside of the city
Capacity
100 guests
Looking for more information about Hauser Hall? Please visit their website.
To book your event at Bingemans please email weddings@bingemans.com
Centre in the Square
Centre in the Square
Take center stage on your wedding day at Waterloo Region’s most dramatic wedding venue, Centre in the Square! Built in 1981, Centre in the Square operates as a state-of-the-art, performing art center. Lavish décor and world-class acoustics come together to bring you an outstanding event that will leave your guests in amazement.
Key Features
- Multi-use facility with many options to suit your needs
- An acoustically-perfect concert hall
- Located in the heart of the city with access to downtown Kitchener
- Classic yet modern decor with vaulted ceilings
- Theatre-style seating to accommodate your guest with the perfect view of your ceremony
Capacity
100 – 280 guests
Looking for more information about Centre in the Square? Please visit their website.
5 Tips When Booking a Wedding Venue
1. Find a venue that can accommodate your wedding.
Make sure the venue is available on the date you're looking for. Sometimes venues may be seasonal, and some may only be available for bookings midweek. It's also important to find a venue that can accommodate the size of your wedding. The last thing you want is for your guests to feel crammed into a small space, or have too much open unused space, making the room look empty. At Bingemans for instance, we can use the full Ballroom or separate it into smaller sections depending on the size of the wedding. We also have a number of other facilities such as the Outdoor Pavilion so you could hold your ceremony and your reception at the same venue!
2. Make sure the venue fits your budget.
There's sometimes "hidden fees" when booking a wedding that Couples may not be aware of including SOCAN fees, plating costs, and even table and chair rentals! Although the tables and chairs are included with our venue rental, I still make mention of the SOCAN fees and plating costs upfront with our Couples to make sure these costs are considered when budgeting for the wedding. Those unexpected bills post-wedding are never nice to have!
3. Find a venue with experience.
Sometimes brides have the PERFECT venue in mind because it's their favourite restaurant or a really unique space that no one else would think to use for their wedding. Although it's great to be different, it's not always a good thing to pick a venue with minimal experience hosting weddings. There can be a lot of logistical challenges and the staff may not be used to serving weddings. Look for venues that specialize in weddings, and are leaders in hospitality. It's a lot less stress booking a venue who knows what they're doing. If you do book your wedding at a venue with minimal experience, I would suggest hiring a Wedding Planner who DOES have the experience and knows what to look for.
4. Ask the venue how THEY can help YOU!
This is an excellent way to filter through your list of "Top Venue Choices" by seeing which venue can do the most for you! A lot of venues will offer a list of preferred suppliers (some of which may give you discounts if you're booking at a particular venue). I'm always trying to offer advice and unique ideas to the couples that come to me, as I see first hand what has worked with other weddings, and what hasn't. At Bingemans, we also include the placing of the centerpieces at no cost to the couple.
5. Book a venue you trust.
This is the most important tip of all. You want to work with someone who is on your side, and will do everything they can to make your wedding day perfect. Make sure the venue is honest and helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Building a great relationship with the client is my first priority.
TESTIMONIALS
"What an amazing day! Everything was perfect. The staff were fun and helpful, food was delicious and the venue was stunning! Bingemans staff was amazing throughout the whole process, thanks for everything."
- Britt
"Your staff were great and made sure we had everything we needed. We have gotten so many compliments on the venue and the food as well as the way the food was laid out. It was all wonderful."
- Laura
"Everything was beautiful. The day was perfect and Dave and I were so impressed with the efficiency of your staff. The root beer floats were amazing! Everyone commented on how delicious the food was. I can't thank you guys enough for all your help during the process."
- Shannon
