Highlights About The Grand
- The Grand is one of the most premiere venues for weddings, receptions, social and corporate events & galas.
- The Grand has 12,000 square feet of event space, highlighted with 32’ ceilings, beautiful chandeliers, and a piece of history.
- The Grand can accommodate as many as 450 guests at a wedding, 500 guests at a sit down wedding reception, and 1,200 as row seating or a strolling reception.
- The Grand, adorned in draping, gold tassels, red carpet, and your name in the marquee lights offers your guests a unique feeling of astonishment and awe when they arrive at your red carpet event!
- Our impeccable attention to detail and service will assure you that your event will be exactly the way you anticipated; furthermore, our flexibility allows your event to reflect you and your desires.
Meet Tena & Emily
Tena:
Finding experience like Tena can provide is few and far between. For 28 years, Tena has specialized in the wedding industry—working hard to make every brides dream come true. Before her family purchased The Grand in 2006, Tena owned her own home decor and flower shop where she was able to work in many different venues, decorating for ceremonies and receptions and giving her experience with many different brides, venues, & florals. She has a passion for decorating and an eye for even the smallest of details. Tena truly specializes in making your dreams become a reality.
Emily:
For 7 years, Emily has been a part of The Grand family. Her degree in Tourism, Convention, and Event Management focusing in Business and Special Events makes her experience and professionalism top notch. Emily does many different things around The Grand, but her most important role is working closely with the couples to ensure their special day runs smoothly. For the past seven years Emily has taken pride in providing brides & grooms, as well as business professionals, an event that ends up even better than they ever imagined.
History of The Grand
The Grand is only a few short blocks from several hotels making it accommodating to out of town guests.
Located just minutes from Louisville International Airport and downtown Louisville, it is simple to experience everything The Grand has to offer.
The Grand was built in 1909 and began its long tenure of providing its patrons with excellent entertainment. Admission of 10 cents entitled a person to stay an hour and witness two acts of vaudeville, see three reels of moving pictures & hear two songs besides enjoying one of the best orchestras in commission.
In 1929, The Grand was remodeled and outfitted with “Fox Movietone,” which was cutting edge at the time. This enabled patrons to see and hear news related to national and world events for the first time.
By 1931, sixteen theaters and two opera houses came and went in New Albany, leaving only The Grand and the Indiana theaters.
In January 1937, the Ohio River rose to an unprecedented level. Boats were the only means of transportation in the downtown area. At the crest of the flood, the water was “ticket counter” high, on the box office of The Grand. In July The Grand started its renovation project which was completed that December. By the 1950’s the Grand, one of the first theaters in New Albany, was the only theater left.
The last movie shown in The Grand was in 1975.
Many times we are entertained by hearing people speak of their memories and recollections of days spent at The Grand in such a different time. We hope your special memory of your wedding day will be added to this collection of cherished memories shared and created at The Grand.