A smiling newlywed couple stands under the starburst lights of a theater entrance at night, illuminated by city glow.

Eglinton Grand

The Eglinton Grand is a restored 1936 Art Deco theatre on Eglinton Avenue West in Toronto — the former Eglinton Theatre — now an event venue whose original details, from rich woodwork to a grand ballroom, have been kept intact. SIGS photographed Karina and Bryan's wedding here, from the ceremony to portraits with red roses against the theatre's Art Deco backdrop and red carpet.

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Can you have your ceremony and reception at the Eglinton Grand?

Yes. The Eglinton Grand hosts both. The Gallery Room, with skylights over an elevated ceremony area, is used for ceremonies, and the main ballroom hosts the reception. The venue is exclusive to one event per day. SIGS photographed Karina and Bryan's ceremony and reception here.

What are the event spaces, and how many guests fit?

The main ballroom seats 100 to 450 guests for a sit-down dinner and holds cocktail receptions for up to 700. The Gallery Room seats up to 225 theatre-style and doubles as a ceremony space, and a balcony level serves as a private cocktail area.

What is the building's history and style?

The Eglinton Grand is the former Eglinton Theatre, which opened on April 15, 1936, and won the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada's Bronze Medal in 1937 for its Art Deco design. Restored to its 1936 grandeur, its interiors feature rich woods such as mahogany and ebony, marble, wainscoting, and period furniture.

What has SIGS photographed at the Eglinton Grand?

Our coverage here is Karina and Bryan's wedding. It runs from the ceremony — with the clergy and the ring exchange — to portraits of the couple and wedding party against the theatre's Art Deco details, the red carpet, and the venue's neon marquee at night, with red roses throughout.

Where is the Eglinton Grand located?

The Eglinton Grand is at 400 Eglinton Avenue West in Toronto, in the Art Deco building of the former Eglinton Theatre.

Weddings photographed at Eglinton Grand

Good to know

Hosts: Ceremony & reception venue
Capacity: The main ballroom seats 100 to 450 guests for a sit-down dinner and holds cocktail receptions for up to 700. The Gallery Room seats up to 225 theatre-style and is used for ceremonies.

Frequently asked

Where is the Eglinton Grand located?

The Eglinton Grand is at 400 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M5N 1A2.

Does the Eglinton Grand host ceremonies as well as receptions?

Yes. Its Gallery Room is used for ceremonies and the main ballroom for receptions, and the venue is exclusive to one event per day.

How many guests can the Eglinton Grand accommodate?

The main ballroom seats 100 to 450 for a sit-down dinner and up to 700 for a cocktail reception; the Gallery Room seats up to 225 theatre-style.

What kind of building is the Eglinton Grand?

It's the restored former Eglinton Theatre, a 1936 Art Deco landmark that won the RAIC Bronze Medal in 1937.

Does the Eglinton Grand host more than one event at a time?

No. The venue is exclusive to one event per day.

Find Eglinton Grand

Address: 400 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1A2
Toronto
Contact: (416) 485-5900

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