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Weddings, Conventions & Private Events at The Wright Opera House

Centrally located on Main Street in Ouray Colorado, the historic Wright Opera House is the premier place in Ouray for your event. Built in 1888 by Edward Wright, the opera house has undergone recent restoration and renovation that honors its history while ensuring that you receive modern venue accommodations. Because of its grandeur and extensive Mesker Facade, the Wright is a candidate for an individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

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  • Weddings at the Wright Opera House
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Packages & Fees

Rental

Deposit: 20% due date of Rental/Usage Agreement Signing

Inclusion

  • 9 am - 12 am rental (set up & clean up included)
  • *1 Hour Wedding Rehearsal
  • Theatre Event Manager
  • Tables & Chairs for up to 160 people (may be less depending on needs)
  • Linens - white only; up to 10
  • Fiber Optic Internet
  • Existing Furniture
  • Coat Check Area
  • **Basic House Lights
  • ***Drink Stations

*Rehearsal to be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date/time within the week of the wedding
**See Technical Packages for Additional Requests
***See Bar Packages for Details

Rates

(set-up & take-down included; $75/hr over-time)

Peak Season: May - October

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Whole Building:
Full Day $4,500 • Half Day $2,250
Tavern Only:
Full Day $2,000 • Half Day $1,000

Monday-Thursday

Whole Building:
Full Day $4,000 • Half Day $2,000
Tavern Only:
Full Day $1500 • Half Day $750

Off Season: November - April

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Whole Building:
Full Day $3,000 • Half Day $1,500
Tavern Only:
Full Day $1,000 • Half Day $500

Monday-Thursday

Whole Building:
Full Day $2,500 • Half Day $1,250
Tavern Only:
Full Day $800 • Half Day $400


*Half day rates are limited to 4 hour blocks, including setup and takedown.

Weddings do not qualify for half day rates.

Nonprofit Rate:
Whole Building $1,000 • Tavern Only $500

Locals Discount: 25% off. Must have a home zip code of either 81427 or 81432

Bar Packages

1 Bartender included in all Bar Packages

  • Water Station
    Included in all Bar Packages
    • Ice Water
    • Fruited Ice Water
    • Disposable Cups
    • Cocktail Napkins
  • Coffee/Hot Tea Station (Keurig)
    Included in all Bar Packages
    • Regular Coffee
    • Decaf Coffee
    • Assorted Hot Teas
    • Creamer, Sugar, Honey
    • Disposable Cups
    • Cocktail Napkins
  • Non-Alcoholic
    $15/person for 4 hours
    • Water & Coffee/Hot Tea Stations
    • Assorted Sodas
    • Sparkling Waters
  • House Beer & Wine
    $20/person for 4 hours
    • Non-Alcoholic Package
    • 4 House Wines (2 white & 2 red)
    • 3 Domestic & 2 Premium Beers
    • Champagne Toast
  • 1 Signature Cocktail
    $25/person for 4 hours
    • House Beer & Wine Package
    • 1 Signature Cocktail
      • Specialty ingredients subject to additional pricing
  • House Full Bar
    $30/person for 4 hours
    • House Beer & Wine Package
    • Vodka
    • Gin
    • Rum
    • Tequila
    • Bourbon
  • Premium Full Bar
    $35/person for 4 hours
    • House Full Bar
    • 1 Signature Cocktail Package
      • Specialty ingredients subject to additional pricing

Technical Packages

  • Drape Package
    $500
    • White, 6-panel ceiling drape in Theatre
    • Set Up / Take Down
  • Light Package
    $50 Tavern / $500 Theatre
  • Tavern
    • LED DJ lighting
    • Lighting Technician - 5 hours total ($35/hr. over)
    • Set Up / Take Down
  • Theatre
    • Draped bistro lights OR fairy lights
    • Lighting Technician - 5 hours total ($35/hr. over)
    • Set up / Take Down
    • Light Board
    • Stage Lights
    • Spot Light
  • Sound Package
    $350
    • Sound Technician - 5 hours total ($35/hr. over)
    • Set Up / Take Down
    • Sound Board
    • House Speakers
    • Monitors
    • Microphones
    • Live Sound Mixing
  • A/V Package
    $100
    • A/V Technician - 3 hours total ($35/hr. over)
    • Set Up / Take Down
    • Projector
    • Movie Screen
    • House Sound
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