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Is Elias Banquet Hall right for you?

I would consider Elias for a wedding that needs a divisible hall and Canadian or Lebanese catering. I haven't worked this room yet, but I've quoted a wedding here and studied the layout.

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Photo: me at another wedding venue.

I haven't worked this room yet.

I would consider the St. Elias Centre in south Ottawa for its 11,500 sq ft hall, partitioned rooms and in-house Canadian and Lebanese catering. Confirm your room configuration before I plan sound.

At a glance: 11,500 sq ft main hall · Room AB, Room CD or the Cathedral basement · Canadian and Lebanese catering in house · 400+ free parking spaces

Room and timing details

Key takeaways

  • An 11,500 sq ft hall that also divides into Room AB, Room CD or the Cathedral basement.
  • In-house Canadian and Lebanese catering, and 400+ free parking spaces near Mooney's Bay.
  • I haven't worked this room yet, so this page is what I've studied and quoted, not what I've played.

Full hall, Room AB, Room CD or the basement

I plan around the full hall, Room AB, Room CD or Cathedral basement you book. Your written quote confirms ceremony, cocktail-hour and reception duties.

Parking and the mobile stage

Parking
400+ free spaces near Mooney's Bay in south Ottawa.
Stage
A mobile full-size theatre stage is available for speeches or live performance.

What I need from you before I plan sound

I need your music choices, announcement style, ceremony location and weather backup. Confirm lighting needs, guest transport and shuttle timing, plus first-dance, speech and room-transition locations.

Ceremony to dancing in a divisible hall

  1. Ceremony

    I use separate wireless sound indoors.

  2. Cocktail hour

    I plan for your booked room.

  3. Dinner

    I cover speeches, toasts and formalities with wireless mics as standard.

  4. Dancing

    I set sound and lighting for the room once it is ready.

Wedding guests dancing with light sticks inside a barn at another venue.
Wedding dance floor at another venue.

Elias Banquet Hall FAQs

How many guests does Elias Banquet Hall hold?

I plan for the 11,500-square-foot main hall: 50 to 1,000 guests by configuration, about 175 for seated dinner or 1,000 standing. Sound and dance-floor lighting match your headcount and room.

Can the hall be divided for a smaller wedding?

Yes. Room AB or Room CD suits smaller weddings. The separate Cathedral basement holds up to 200 when the main hall is booked elsewhere. I match sound to your booked space.

Is there an outdoor ceremony option?

I haven't found an outdoor option in the venue's listings. Elias is indoors; I bring dedicated wireless ceremony sound, separate from reception sound, so vows are clear.

What kind of catering does Elias Banquet Hall offer?

Separate in-house cooks and kitchens serve Canadian and Lebanese menus. The Ottawa Lebanese Festival uses the grounds every July. I plan MC cues and music for your guest mix.

Do you DJ weddings at Elias Banquet Hall?

Yes. I take Ottawa wedding DJ and MC inquiries here, lead planning, and confirm availability and ceremony-to-reception coverage in writing.

Have you played Elias Banquet Hall before?

Not yet. I've quoted a wedding here and studied the layout, but haven't worked the room. I can plan ceremony-to-last-dance coverage; I'll add room notes after playing here.

Can you handle multicultural weddings at Elias Banquet Hall?

Yes. I mix English and Arabic music, dabke, Bollywood, Top 40 and R&B around your guests and must-play list.

How much does a wedding DJ at Elias Banquet Hall cost?

I quote after a short call, once I know your hours, your venue and how much of the day is covered. The cost guide explains what moves the quote.

Your Elias wedding date

I discuss your date and music on a short call, then confirm coverage in a written quote.

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