The
second floor of the Fava Building, 1840s City Lites, is an exciting
new venue for meetings and parties. City Lites boasts a fun lounge-like atmosphere
complete with overstuffed couches and the historic White Tower
Diner, a centerpiece attraction when the building housed the Baltimore City Life
Museums. This unique setting is ideal for cocktail parties, networking events,
fundraisers, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other corporate and private events.
The City Lites conference room may also be reserved for meetings, seminars and conferences. For mid-week conference room rental rates, click here.
2012/2013 Wedding and Party Venue Rental Rates for 1840s City Lites |
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Basic 4-hour Rental |
Current Rates |
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Fridays (Includes Valet Parking) |
$3,300.00 |
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Saturday Evenings and Holidays (Includes Valet Parking) |
$4,300.00 |
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Saturdays in January, February & March (Includes Valet Parking) | $3,300.00 |
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Sundays (Includes On Street Parking Up to 18 Parking Spaces) | $2,700.00 |
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Mid-Week (Monday – Thursday) |
$1,500.00 |
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Ceremony/Cocktail Fee (Courtyard) |
$850.00 |
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Additional Hour |
$600.00 |
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Additional 1/2 Hour |
$300.00 |
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*Rates subject to change.
Discounts available when reserving multiple floors of the Fava Building.
Hours:
Mondays-Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturdays-Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to
12:00 a.m.
Caterer:
A caterer may be chosen from our approved list.
Click
here for List of Caterers.
Note:
When two weddings are held on the same floor on Saturdays, the same caterer must be used by both parties. Choice of caterer goes to the first scheduled lessee. Choice of caterer must be made within 8 weeks or within one month of notification of second event; whichever comes first. If not, caterer of choice goes to the first person notifying decision of caterer.
Free room at the 1840s Carrollton Inn in the Congressional Room or a room/suite valued up to $150.00 to wedding couples only and based upon availability.
Capacity:
150 seated banquet-style, 250
standing or seated theater-style
Reservations:
Date for 1840s
City Lites will only be held by a 50% deposit in cash or check. Balance
due three months prior to the event. If canceled more than six months in advance,
there will be a $500 refund. If canceled between three and six months in advance
there will be a $50 refund. Three months and under, no refund.
Furnishings:
Rental includes 150 Chivari chairs, 15-60" round tables
Additional Rentals & A/V:
50 Chivari chairs @ $7.00 Each
5-60" Round
Tables @ $10.00 Each
8-8 ft. Tables @ $10.00 Each
SPECIALS, NEWS & EVENTS
Last Minute Special!
Booking last minute? Here is a special savings just for you! Mention promo-code "Plaza2011" and receive $1,000 OFF a Saturday event, or $500 OFF a Friday or Sunday event!
*Special applies to wedding couples only*
**Please note, you must book your event within two-months of the event date**
Holiday Party Savings Just for You!
Our amazing network of event professionals have put together exclusive offers for our valued guests and clients hosting events at and 1840s Plaza this holiday season! Check out all the savings by clicking here!
True life love story at 1840s Plaza - Check out Domonique & Jeremy’s wedding featured in the Washington Post Lifestyles section. More...
Special thanks to Jackson Photography for putting together a gorgeous new album for us to share with our brides! Click here to check it out online.
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