Royal Alexandra Hall Experience the Elegance Cranbrook History Centre 57 Van Horne St S P.O. Box 400, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H9 T: 250-489-3918 royal.alexandra.hall@gmail.com
Edwardian Opulence Welcome to the Cranbrook History Centre, a unique venue perfect for that special day when your Happily-ever-after begins. While the main building is fairly new, it houses an exquisite gem from the Edwardian era. The Royal Alexandra Hall was once the Grand Café from the Royal Alexandra Hotel, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in Winnipeg in 1906. Though the hotel was demolished in 1971, the room and fireplace were saved. The hall is a sophisticated and lavish space filled with ornate designs in the baronial style. The neutral interior is a perfect compliment to any colour scheme with minimal decorating needed. As it is a historic venue, renters are asked to use stand-alone decorations. Please refrain from attaching any decorations to walls or light fixtures. Lit candles and open flames are not permitted in the room, while LED candles are. 2
Building a Budget Rental Rates SOCAN Tariff Ceremony: $500 Reception: $900 Ceremony & Reception: $1400 Licensing fee collected by Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) For other rental rates, please contact Museum Staff Live or DJ Music Without dancing $29.56 + GST With dancing $59.17 + GST Included With Rental Tables & chairs Use of catering kitchen Royal Alexandra Maître D Desk (Podium) Wireless microphone Wi-Fi Easel for seating chart 3
Extras to Consider... Dianne Usher Photography Not Included Catering Tablecloths & Linens Dishware & Silverware Highchairs Chair Covers Bar Service & Supplies Extras 1864 Grand Piano Rental: $190 Mini Bar Fridge(s): $50 for 1 or $90 for 2 Screen: $30 / Projector: $50 Screen & Projector Package: $75 Exterior Train Photos: $60 Interior Train Photos: $220 Deluxe Train Photo Package: $255 4
Museum Blueprint Cranbrook History Centre (Main Floor) Your event booking includes access to the main Museum complex, including the lower level of the Freight Shed (washroom facilities). 5
Sample Floorplan Gift Table Head Table Guest Book Signing Dance Floor Buffet DJ Bar The Royal Alexandra Hall accommodates various floorplan designs. The example above is one of the most popular. Locations for the head table, dance floor and DJ can vary; however, the emergency exits and catering kitchen doors must be kept clear at all times. 6
Planning a Menu The Catering Kitchen is not equipped for food preparation, so the caterer chosen must be able to prepare the food off-site before transporting it to the museum. Included is a sample list of caterers to aid in planning for that special day. 7
Caterers Caterers: Lunch/Dinner The Heid Out The Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook Auntie Barb s Bakery, Bistro, & Banquets Sage & Savor Rusty Cox 250-426-7922 Tracey Thistle/Kevin 250-471-0444 PRMRCatering@PrestigeHotels.ca Barb Smythe 778-571-0200 (w) 250-420-7330 (c) eat@auntiebarbsbakery.ca Stephen Gilmour 250-464-5677 info@sageandsavor.com www.sageandsavor.com The Heritage Inn Allegra Restaurant 250-489-4301 catering.cranbrook@heritageinn.net 250-426-8812 Cranbrook Golf Club Caroline Yates 250-426-7812, ext. 2 Green Door Kimberley (Kimberley, BC) Jaime Funk 250-908-6423 greendoorgreen@gmail.com Yama2Go (Fernie, BC) 250-423-1202 info@yama2go.com 8
Caterers Continued Caterers: Lunch/Snacks Auntie Barb s Bakery, Bistro & Banquets Barb Smythe 778-517-0200 (w) 250-420-7330 (c) eat@auntiebarbsbakery.ca Max s Place 250-489-3538 The Cottage 250-426-6516 Sakura Sushi & Grill 250-426-0098 Burrito Grill (Kimberley, BC) Chantel Hack 250-427-0502 chantel.hack@gmail.com Caterers: Cakes Cakes by Mary 250-427-9759 / 250-427-2663 mrs_kwas@shaw.ca JJ s Custom Cakery 778-517-1415 contact@jjscustomcakery.com Sweet Gestures Chocolate Shoppe 250-471-3199 info@sweetgestures.com Crumbs Cakery & Café (Fernie, BC) Amy Cardozo 250-423-2006 amy@crumbscakery.com 9
Photographers & Photo Booths 6:8 Photography Kevan Wilkie 250-423-3696 info@68photography.com Isaac Hockley Photography 250-421-4935 Krevan Photography 250-427-7196 info@krevanphotograpy.ca The Laugh Stop Photo Booth 250-420-1916 Morgan Odland Photography 250-443-1222 morgan_odland@hotmail.com The Photo Booth Cranbrook 250-420-1916 cranphotobooth@gmail.com Pulse Productions 780-919-9981 780-916-8226 info@pulseproinc.com Sjaane Beattie Photography Sjaane@hotmail.com SnapShot Selfie Stations 250-581-1975 info@snapshotselfie.com St. Pierre Photo Chad St. Pierre & Britt Hogue info@stpierrephoto.ca Dianne Usher 250-464-9272 usherartisticphotography@gmail.com Vincent Photography Damien Vincent 250-428-1593 damien@vincentphoto.ca Wells Photography 250-489-3557 info@wellsphoto.ca Zoe Ferguson Photography 250-432-9493 zoefergusonphoto@gmail.com 10
Decorators, DJs,& More... Decorators: Aisle Decorate Sandor Rentals Uniquely Yours DJ s/ Music: Just Music Livewire DJ Service Ray s Music Rocky Mountain DJ Flowers: The Flower Pot MJ s Floral Boutique Kerry Ries 250-426-1974 / 250-421-3025 (cell) k.e.ries@shaw.ca 250-426-5254 info@sandorrentals.com 778-517-0050 yourdecor8ors@yahoo.com 250-426-2999 250-919-4365 cranbrook.livewire@gmail.com 250-427-7000 ray@raysmusic.ca 250-426-8842 250-426-6006 theflowerpot@shaw.ca 250-426-8659 11
Planning With Us Minimum of 4 Months Prior to Event: Consultation with Museum Staff. Upon Booking (Min. of 2 Months Prior): Upon booking, sign Rental Agreement & pay 50% Nonrefundable Deposit. 1-2 Months Prior to Event: Acquire Third Party Liability Insurance, Special Occasion Liquor License, and Bartender s Serving it Right Certificate. 2 Weeks Prior to Event: Submit Caterer, Bartender & DJ/Band contact information. 1 Week Prior to Event: Submit Floorplan. 2 Days Prior to Event: Final Payment due. Submit Third Party Liability Insurance, Special Occasion Liquor License, Serving it Right Certificate, and $500 Refundable Damage Deposit. 12
Experience the Elegance Royal Alexandra Hall The greatest thing you ll ever learn is to love and be loved in return -Natalie Cole We would be honoured to hold your special day at our venue. Thank you 57 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook, BC 250-489-3918 royal.alexandra.hall@gmail.com Dianne Usher Photography