Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the rental fee?
We include tables, chairs, linens, china, silverware and plateware. We have 150 Champagne chivari chairs, 6 - 60” rounds, 6 - 48” rounds, 8 - 36” round and 4 highboys with your choice of Ivory or Navy linens.
Who provides the stage, dance floor and uplighting?
The stage, dance floor and uplighting is provided by our in-house AV company. These items must be booked directly through the Capital for your convenience, and we can provide a list of pricing for these items upon request.
What if we need more tables and chairs?
No problem! We work exclusively with Explore Element rentals who has our matching chairs. These items must be booked through The Capital on Baronne.
Can we provide our own catering and bar?
We are proud of our amazing catering team. Blakley and her culinary team are the only caterers allowed to provide food and beverage services at the Capital, but we have worked with numerous ethnic caterers to provide many different cultural dishes for events that wish to provide something special for their guests.
Do you have an event planner?
While Michele and Brittani are professional wedding planners, we can offer you discounted planning packages. Check out our website here: We always recommend our clients have a planner on their team, but if you opt not to have one we will assist with a floor plan, a reception timeline starting with guests arrivals and ending with you departure. Our Bridal Attendant will set up a few personal items: guest book, favors a few family photos, a nice spread of your menu offerings, assist with getting you announced in for your first dances, assist with cake cutting and departure. The Bridal Attendant will also prepare food for the couple and two sets of parents. We will gather personal items; however, you are responsible to designate a specific person to remove all personal items from the venue at the end of the night.
Do you have a vendors list?
Yes, we have a great list of vendors. If you find a vendor that is not on our list, please check in with us and make sure they read the vendor agreement and have the proper insurance prior to signing a contract.
Do you have a noise ordinance?
No, we are a building inside of a building. We have residential floors, 6 - 19. The space between us is empty and therefore your event won’t disturb them.
What about security?
We provide 1 uniformed officer for each event in addition to the security guard stationed at the welcome desk.
Where is the private moment space?
You have two options:
1. The bridal suite on the first floor.
2. The mezzanine level overlooking your reception.
Do I have to provide a cake stand, cake knife, and champagne glasses, is there a cake cutting fee?
There is no cake cutting fee. We are happy to cut and serve your cake. If you need a cake stand, cake knife, or champagne glasses, we are happy to provide this for you.
Is there a place we can get dressed?
There is not a place inside the Capital, but there are two apartments on the residential side of the building that can be rented. (1) 2 bedroom 2 bath unit and (1) 1 bedroom 1.5 bath unit. Both require a 2-night stay. Check with Sales on availability and rates.
Where can we have a ceremony?
For a ceremony, all guests will enter through the second set of doors at the far end of the entrance hallway.
Option 1: The Common Street lobby - Can seat 225 people and the guests will return through the front doors for the reception
Options 2: Main floor - Can seat up to 300 guests and guests will be ushered into the common street lobby for cocktail hour and then welcome back after we move table and chairs into place.