The
first floor of the Fava Building, 1840s Cabaret, features fun
and exciting Latin-inspired décor. The event space was originally designed for
a tango club and restaurant and now offers a perfect reception venue for dining
and dancing. With convenient entrance from the 1840s Plaza courtyard, outdoor
facilities for seating and cocktails can be reserved as well.
1840s Cabaret may also be reserved for mid-week corporate events, meetings and seminars. Click here for details.
2009 Reception and Banquet Facility Rental Rates for 1840s Cabaret | |
Saturday Evenings, and Holidays | $2,500.00 |
Fridays, Saturday afternoon, Sunday and months of January, February and March | $2,000.00 |
Mid-Week Evenings | $1,500.00 |
Additional Hours | $500.00 |
Additional 1/2 hour | $250.00 |
Discounts available when reserving multiple floors of the Fava Building.
Hours:
Mondays-Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturdays-Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to
12:00 a.m.
Exceptions:
Two events may be held on
Saturdays in May, June, September & October, with one starting in the afternoon
(12 - 4 p.m.) and the second beginning at 6 p.m.
Caterer:
A caterer may be chosen from our approved list.
Click
here for List of Caterers. Exceptions may be made with management approval.
Caterers must provide proof of license and insurance. An additional kitchen fee
will be charged for caterers not on the approved list.
Note:
When two events are held on Saturdays, the same caterer must be used by both parties.
Choice of caterer goes to the first scheduled lessee. Choice of caterer must be
made within 8 weeks or within one month of notification of second event; whichever
comes first. If not, caterer of choice goes to the first person notifying decision
of caterer.
Capacity:
115 seated, 230 standing
Reservations:
Date for 1840s Cabaret will only be held by a 50% deposit in cash or check.
Balance due three months prior to the event. If canceled more than six months
in advance, there will be a $500 refund. If canceled between three and six months
in advance there will be a $50 refund. Three months and under, no refund.
Furnishings:
Rental includes 115 Chivari chairs, 12-60" round tables
Additional
Rentals & A/V:
50 Chivari chairs @ $7.00 Each
5-60" Round
Tables @ $10.00 Each
8-8 ft. Tables @ $10.00 Each
SPECIALS, NEWS & EVENTS
Hot Dates!
Attention all wedding couples! 1840s Plaza just had a date open up in October of this year! Saturday, October 5, 2013 in the City Lites room is now available for a reception as well as both courtyards for ceremony or cocktail hour! Hurry in now to book your Fall wedding with 1840s Plaza or to inquire about other available dates.
Last Minute Special!
Booking last minute? Here is a special savings just for you! Mention promo-code "Plaza2013" and receive $1,000 OFF a Saturday event, or $500 OFF a Friday or Sunday event!
*Special applies to wedding couples only*
**Please note, you must book your event within two-months of the event date**
***When discount is honored, Valet Service is no longer included for Friday and Saturday events***
****Must mention special at the time of contract signing. Special will not be honored if mentioned after contract has been signed****
True life love story at 1840s Plaza - Check out Domonique & Jeremy’s wedding featured in the Washington Post Lifestyles section. More...
Special thanks to Jackson Photography for putting together a gorgeous new album for us to share with our brides! Click here to check it out online.
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