Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,500 for off-peak dates, and $2,500 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $1,500
Guest capacity
Up to 620 seated guests
About this venue
The historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a versatile location for any style of wedding. Looking for fun? One couple invited friends and family to perform a talent show on the stage during the reception. Seeking elegance? This 1922 theater already has style in spades. Ready to boogie? The stage or the orchestra pit can be used as a dance floor; adding our disco ball is a must. And don’t forget about the marquee, which will welcome guests to your big day, along with the flashing lights of the historic “Indiana” sign. Check out our current rates and availability here: (personal information protected by Zola)
Our event spaces
Lobby & Mezzanine
Cocktails and buffets
Our lobby and mezzanine areas feature art deco décor and are the ideal location for cocktail hour and a buffet setup. Our concessions area is outfitted to serve everything from beer, wine, and cocktails to movie favorites such as popcorn and gummy bears.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Dressing Rooms
Feel like a star in our theater dressing rooms
We have three separate dressing rooms, two located downstairs and the third located just off stage. The basement rooms are large enough to hold your bridal party and provide the perfect lighting in which to style your hair get your makeup done. The other dressing room is single use, and is the perfect place to step into for quick touch ups throughout the night!
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Auditorium
An art deco experience
The historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a versatile location for any style of wedding. The stage or orchestra pit can be used as a dance floor; adding our disco ball is a must. And don't forget about the marquee, which will welcome guests to your big day!
Guest capacity
Up to 626 Seated
Up to 626 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Lobby & Mezzanine
Cocktails and buffets
Our lobby and mezzanine areas feature art deco décor and are the ideal location for cocktail hour and a buffet setup. Our concessions area is outfitted to serve everything from beer, wine, and cocktails to movie favorites such as popcorn and gummy bears.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Dressing Rooms
Feel like a star in our theater dressing rooms
We have three separate dressing rooms, two located downstairs and the third located just off stage. The basement rooms are large enough to hold your bridal party and provide the perfect lighting in which to style your hair get your makeup done. The other dressing room is single use, and is the perfect place to step into for quick touch ups throughout the night!
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Auditorium
An art deco experience
The historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a versatile location for any style of wedding. The stage or orchestra pit can be used as a dance floor; adding our disco ball is a must. And don't forget about the marquee, which will welcome guests to your big day!
Guest capacity
Up to 626 Seated
Up to 626 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Rental includes usage of our lobby space, auditorium and stage, dressing rooms, mezzanine area, and the History Exhibit. It also includes all of the lighting and sound equipment in the building. Rental also includes: - use of poster display cases at front of theater - personalized marquee message - 6ft rectangular tables and maroon linens - photo booth / draped background for photos - a House Manager to help your day run smoothly
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Buskirk-Chumley Theater packages
Standard Wedding Package
620 guests
Peak pricing $2,500-3,500
Off-peak pricing $1,500-2,500
Check out our current rates and availability here: https://buskirkchumley.org/rent-the-bct/weddings/
Available services that can be provided by Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Limo
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
7 reviews
So helpful!
The team at Buskirk-Chumley Theater provided excellent communication and consistency throughout the entire wedding planning process. Their friendly and professional staff were a huge help, walking me through every detail needed for the space. The quality of their work and the value they provided was top-notch - they even included a tech specialist who assisted with the lighting and music setup. The staff arrived early and had the tables beautifully arranged, making the day so easy and stress-free. I'm grateful for their large, high-quality contribution to making our special day a success!
One hour wedding!
Jordan, the theatre manager, was amazing to work with as we planned our event. We had to make some changes and she was very helpful and guided us through the process. We decided to go the more untraditional route and have a “1-hour wedding”. We were married in the gorgeous entrance lobby of the theater with 8 of our closest family and friends. Additionally, we arrived and were surprised to have our names and wedding announcement on the marquis. It was such a cool touch and great for photos. We are so thankful we had such a small, intimate event. It was perfect!
The Coolest and Most Unique Wedding Venue
When we were looking for a wedding venue in Bloomington, we wanted something unique and the Buskirk-Chumley Theater was just that! Guests loved it and so did we. From getting ready in theater dressing rooms (which have the best lighting for wedding day makeup), to being on stage during the ceremony, to dancing in the orchestra pit with a disco ball, the whole day was perfect. The Tech Director, David, was so incredible and helped with lighting, music, and rearranging after the ceremony to the dinner setup. We were planning the wedding from 2 hours away which made things tricky at times but the Event Manager, Jordan, made things easy and was able to answer any questions we had. The venue is unique, affordable, and within walking distance from most of the hotels which made things easy for us and our guests! I can't recommend the Buskirk-Chumley Theater enough for your big day.
Can't recommend enough!
Dave, Jordan, and Ahmed were an absolute pleasure! Our big day couldn't have gone off so smoothly and easily without them! Not only are they great staff, but the location was perfect! Just the right size for our smaller, intimate ceremony. They had everything setup when we got there, and made sure all our equipment worked. We didn't have a lot of preference when it came to lighting, and Dave RAN with the creative freedom! He came up with multiple, beautifully lit presets for different parts of the ceremony/reception. Jordan and Ahmed helped so much with navigating parking and catering and so much else! We're so grateful! We had such a magical wedding and the crew really made it the most stress-free experience. 10/10 for communication, paperwork experience, ease of access, general vibe, creative contributions, scheduling and planning, and EVERYTHING. Thank you thank you thank you!
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