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Pricing information

Price range: $12,400 - $15,100 Price range: $12,400 - $15,100
Couples usually spend $13,750 Couples usually spend $13,750
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$30 per person
Reception
$7,500 starting price
Bar service
$30 per person

Attributes highlighted by couples

Unique aesthetic style
Quality catering
Guests comfort
Amenities

About

On WeddingWire since 2018

500 Pearl is a wedding venue in Buffalo, New York.

We are committed to making your wedding day spectacular. Working together with our experienced Wedding Coordinators and talented culinary team, your wedding vision will come to life, and create magical memories.

Facilities and Capacity

500 Pearl can host every event related to your special day. From engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners and after parties, we are the perfect wedding weekend destination.

Our property features six unique venues within our 12-story building. From our lobby bar W XYZ, Patrick’s Rooftop Bar, and Spare Lanes Bowling Alley, parking on several floors as well as the stylish Aloft Hotel, 500 Pearl has all you need to create unforgettable experiences.

Forbes Theater: 3,786 sqft. Can accomodate a reception with dance floor, for 200+ guests, balcony ceremony option for 200+ guests.

Grand Aeries: 4,078 sqft. Can accomodate a reception with dance floor, for 200+ guests.

The Fuhrmann Room: 2,868 sqft. Can accomodate a reception with dance floor, for 120 guests and a ceremony for 200 guests.

1914 Room: 1,861 sqft. Can accomodate a reception with dance floor, for 90 guests and a ceremony for 180 guests.

Services

Certified Wedding Coordinator

White or ivory floor-length table linens

Selection of napkin colors to choose from

Votive candles, china, glassware, silverware, and tables provided

Complimentary Gold Chiavari Chairs in Forbes and Silver in Grand Aeries

Culinary tasting for the wedding couple

On-site catering

Complimentary WiFi access throughout 500 Pearl

Discounted suite rates for “getting ready” rooms

Self or Valet parking is available for all events at an additional cost

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$7,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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4.9 out of 5 rating
48 Reviews
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100% Recommended by couples
Maura
Maura C. Sent on 03/19/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl

This venue is gorgeous but what really drew us to it initially was that it was a "one stop shop" meaning that we could get ready, have both the ceremony & reception, and then stay overnight without ever having to leave the building. We received so many compliments on the food and the bar service. Dinner was timely and the bartenders kept the bar moving all night. The venue set all my decor up so beautifully - they completely captured my vision! They also packed everything up so we could keep the party going when the reception ended and it was super easy on us to pick it all up the next morning. Many guests took advantage of a hotel in the building and all had great things to say about Aloft hotel as well! I would absolutely recommend 500 Pearl for a wedding venue!
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Erin (. Sent on 08/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Location, Great Food, and Amazing Staff

We couldn’t have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding reception. Our Venue Coordinator, Bri, made sure our entire planning process and day-of preparations went flawlessly. The on-site staff during the event were personable and professional. The food was fantastic. We used Forbes Theatre which had a lot of unique spaces for photo booths, kids activities, outdoor space, and plenty of space to dance. The original architecture in the room is gorgeous for a wedding backdrop.
Maria
Maria M. Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue

Our original venue canceled due to flooding and we had to find a new venue, four months out! We were lucky to find 500 Pearl had our date available. It’s absolutely beautiful and came with a coordinator! They were thorough and everything they were supposed to do, was done. We were thrilled with this venue. Thank you, Brianna!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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500 Pearl frequently asked questions

500 Pearl includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
500 Pearl includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at 500 Pearl includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by 500 Pearl for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
500 Pearl offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
500 Pearl offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
500 Pearl offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
500 Pearl offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
500 Pearl is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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