rialto square theatre

Fairytale Weddings

Storybook Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions are Made at the Rialto

Imagine walking down the magnificent steps of the grand staircase in the Rialto’s Rotunda and greeting your guests for a once-in-a-lifetime storybook wedding. Or having a one of a kind ceremony on our stage in the theatre watching your groom / groomsmen rise up on our orchestra pit, and at your first kiss as husband and wife we will cascade you with a flower petals! Your first dance as husband and wife will be crowned by the majestic “Duchess” chandelier. Host your wedding ceremony, reception or both in this elegant, historic setting.

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Wedding Pricing Sheet

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Rent the beautiful Rialto Square Theatre for your Wedding and/or reception. Contact us for available dates.

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Rialto Bridal Suite

There is no need to get a hotel room for you and your bridesmaids to get ready in. Sip on Champagne as your bridal party gets dressed in our beautiful Bridal Suite! Your Bridal Suite comes with one bottle of Champagne, private restrooms, table and chairs, mirrors, you may use the bridal suite up to four hours prior to your ceremony.

Cost: $500.00
Extra Champagne: $18

Please note outside alcohol is prohibited in our building.

“A Romantic Fairy Tale!

The Rialto is the perfect setting for a romantic wedding! The venue was absolutely gorgeous! Everything was perfect and all the guests commented on how amazing it was! Emily B.

“I Would Never Change My Decision to Host My Wedding at the Rialto.”

The Rialto Square Theater was the most beautiful locations for hosting a wedding especially a holiday one. The venue was already equiped with a stunning Christmas Tree, Wreaths throughout the seating area, and garland with lighting along the long marble stair case....

“A Beautiful Setting.”

What a beautiful setting for our wedding. The venue was amazing and so was the staff. All of our guests LOVED the theatre and it made for great pictures! Kari S.

“Fairy Tale Wedding!“

The Rialto is truly a hidden gem in Joliet. The architecture is stunning and this provides an elegant setting for a wedding. We had our reception only at this venue but they do also offer the ceremony on location. There are so many interesting details you can...

“The Wedding of Our Dreams!”

My partner and I got hitched at the Rialto Square two weeks ago. We knew after the our first meeting with event coordinator Trish Stoner that we wanted to get married on that stage. As theater folk, we had a great time planning our own ceremony on stage....

“Our Wedding Was Beyond Our Wildest Dreams”

“Nancy is absolutely amazing and kept our wedding day 100% stress free. I can't say enough how perfect this venue is”. Randi C.

“Our Rialto Wedding Was a Fairy Tale.”

"People still say it was the most romantic wedding in the most beautiful setting. The Rialto is a place like nowhere else; we must make sure it never goes away". Scott & Roxanne Slocum
Interior of Rialto Seats with Balcony

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