Marysville Opera House
Beautiful two-story historic building accommodates up to 240 guests. Features a magnificent ballroom, charming mezzanine and picturesque balcony, includes a separate bridal cottage and quaint garden area.
Q & A with Marysville Opera House
What is the story behind the Marysville Opera House?
The International Order of Odd Fellows built the hall in 1911 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and is the only building on that list in Marysville. Since it was built, the building has been put to a variety of uses. It was a silent movie theater, a roller rink, at one point there was a shooting range in the basement. It was the community gathering spot. It has been a venue for live performances throughout history. In more recent years, the building served as an underage dance club known as Cheetah’s. Since 1998, the building was revamped to the beloved private wedding venue as is more commonly known today. The city of Marysville took over the building in 2015 and since then has revitalized the live performances and community events, however the venue is still best loved for private rentals and intimate weddings.
Tell us about the scenery your venue has to offer.
Located less than one minute right off the freeway, in old historic Marysville, this venue is convenient for guests travelling near and far. The historical and classic interior features a stage with a grooms room, balcony, tin pressed ceilings, beautiful chandeliers, hardwood flooring and theater style seating. Fun additions that are included are an intimate and private garden space, and a detached bridal cottage with makeup chair, shower and plenty of dressing space for the entire wedding party.
What is special about your venue?
There is a charm and elegance to our historic building with the tin pressed ceilings, chandeliers and stage with velvet curtains, ticket booth at the front entrance, coat room and intimate area for concessions that just lend itself to the beauty of tradition and events from days gone by.
What particular amenities do you offer?
Many brides find our venue amazing and simply affordable because it lends itself as a self-service venue with an amazing staff that offers exceptional care and service to their event. Several extra services are able to be purchased for their convenience. Wedding parties can hire us to have their tables and chairs set up along with their linen rental. We have a fantastic sound system, screen and projector, lighting and microphones available. Brides love our bridal cottage included in the basic cost of the rental.
What is your favorite wedding memory at Marysville Opera House?
Every bride and groom that we have been able to help have their dream wedding has been our favorite. We really enjoy helping them with the process and making their dreams come true. Every staff member develops a personal attachment and genuine care and concern about the brides and families that come through our door. We have a core staff that works our open houses each first and third Wednesday from 6 – 8 p.m. and we look forward to seeing those brides come in each month.
