THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS
HOW BIG IS YOUR SPACE? What is your capacity?
Our building is over 10,000 square feet, with almost 6500 sq. ft of dedicated space for you and your guests between two rooms separate by brick pillars. We are comfortable enough for a group of up to 250 for ceremony & seated dinner (with a room flip), up to 400 guests for a seated dinner without a dance floor or programming, and up to 750 for a cocktail style event. Our space is ideal for groups of up to 300 reception only with a dance floor.
We think palmhouse could work for our event — can we come and see the space?
Sure thing! We host tours by appointment only Tuesday-Friday between 11am-7pm, and limited Saturdays (around our current event schedule) from 10-2pm. Shoot us an email at info@palmhouse619.com to set up your tour today.
what is your rental timeframe? what time can we get into the space.
All our bookings are for 12 hours from 12pm -12am including event setup, which means your vendors can arrive anytime after 12pm. If you want to add additional hours there is $500/hour additional fee.
DO I NEED TO HIRE A PLANNER OR COORDINATOR? DO YOU OFFER THESE SERVICES?
We HIGHLY recommend planning or coordination services for all events. A Venue Manager will be on-site to ensure your vendors have what they need, answer any questions, provide general assistance and make sure the venue is ready for your event, but this does not replace planning or coordination services. We do offer event coordination in partnership with local planning company Events with Ambiance for an additional fee, but you are welcome to contract with an outside planner/coordinator who will work with our venue manager throughout your event process.
THIS IS A PARTY, WHAT ABOUT THE ALCOHOL?
PALMHOUSE holds a valid City of Evanston and State Liquor License and liquor liability insurance, and is the SOLE beverage providers for all events. We can provide a variety of bar packages, as well as accommodate a bar on consumption. Looking for something specific? Our Beverage Director Janek can tailor a package or specialty cocktail program just for your event. Outside bar services are not allowed.
CAN WE DECORate? WHO is responsible for SEt UP & WHEN can that happen? who is responsible for clean up?
You or your outside contracted vendors can bring in additional decor, except glitter or confetti. Candles are permitted, but must be self-contained with no open flames. Setup must take place during contracted rental hours. Palmhouse will provide a clean space before and after your event, including sweeping, mopping, upkeep of the bathrooms, etc but your contracted caterers/vendors are responsible for completion of our cleaning & closing breakdown list provided by the venue.
WE WANT TO GET MARRIED AT PALMHOUSE, CAN WE HAVE A CEREMONY THERE? What about a REHEARSAL?
Yep, you definitely can! If you are hosting both your ceremony and reception, we recommend a maximum of 250 guests to ensure flow, and turnover for the space between ceremony & reception. As far as rehearsals go, we will try our best to accommodate a 1hr rehearsal around other existing event bookings, but dependent on
DO YOU HAVE A BRIDAL SUITE OR GREEN ROOM?
We do have two green room spaces — one even has a full private bathroom!