Monticello Opera House is an elegant event venue in Monticello, Florida that promotes arts and culture. It is a historic space that’s inclusive and part of the community and would be a prime place to tie the knot, given that it’s only 28 miles northeast of Tallahassee and that it’s a Southern mainstay.

Facilities and Location

The wheelchair-accessible opera house has a trio of event spaces to consider, and it could accommodate up to 150 people. The vintage venue offers uncovered and covered outdoor settings in addition to an indoor option; inside, couples marry under the spotlight, whereas the outdoor garden is your other option. It’s primarily advertised as a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception venue, though it’s also a good spot for bridal showers and engagement parties. The Monticello Opera House takes care of the event related items such as:

• Chairs
• Tables
• Dance floor
• Ceiling sheers
• Lighting
• Audio equipment

Services Offered

Monticello Opera House is a pet-friendly facility, which means you could have your dog walk down the aisle, if that’s a dream of yours. It has an in-house bar, so the bartenders may handle your requests to serve Champagne, house liquor, or signature drinks, among other options. They’ve got the barware, china, flatware, glassware, linens, too. Other offerings and services include:

• WiFi
• Setup and cleanup
• Event rentals
• Event planning
• Outside vendors
• Open bar
• Cash bar
• Specialty beer
• Specialty wine

Location

Monticello Opera House is named for the history-rich area in which it’s based, and the town itself was originally named for Thomas Jefferson’s home. There are numerous places to eat and stay near the opera house as well as attractions to enjoy, such as the nationally recognized, annual watermelon festival. Street and lot parking spots are generally easy to find in the areas near the opera house.