Conference Services

Carnegie Root Room

A masterpiece of Amherst sandstone and timeless design, this former Carnegie Library offers a stunning historic backdrop for your wedding celebration.

root room setup for a wedding reception

Indoor venue with seating capacity: 240 seats and 30 tables
Ample parking
Wheelchair-accessible building with elevator

Price: $3,000

Event Duration:

Four-hour reception

Catering:

Catering services are not included in the package price.

Included Amenities:

Photobooth

Additional Details:

Administrative fee included in total price
Includes up to 200 chairs and 25 tables (additional items available à la carte for the reception)
Also includes head table, gift/present table, cake table, DJ table, and coat racks

Price: $4,500

Event Duration:

Five-hour wedding package (includes a two-hour rehearsal and a three-hour block for ceremony, setup, and takedown)
Five-hour reception

Catering:

Catering services are not included in the package price.

Included Amenities:

Elegant candelabras
Ivory pillars
Lace tablecloth
Decorative metal arch
Access to two wedding suites during the rehearsal and ceremony
Photobooth (Reception Only)

Additional Details:

Administrative fee included in total price
Includes up to 200 chairs and 25 tables (additional items available à la carte for the reception)
Also includes head table, gift/present table, cake table, DJ table, and coat racks

Price: $4,500

Event Duration:

Five-hour wedding package (includes a two-hour rehearsal and a three-hour block for ceremony, setup, and takedown)
Five-hour reception

Catering:

Catering services are not included in the package price.

Included Amenities:

Elegant candelabras
Ivory pillars
Lace tablecloth
Decorative metal arch
Access to two classrooms during the rehearsal and ceremony
Photobooth (Reception Only)

Additional Details:

Administrative fee included in total price
Peters Hall: Includes up to 80 chairs
Root Room: Includes up to 200 chairs and 25 tables (additional items available à la carte for the reception)
Also includes head table, gift/present table, cake table, DJ table, and coat racks

Photo Gallery

Root Room at Carnegie Building

Root Room windows and dance floor

External Carnegie Hall, which houses the Root Room

Table in Root Room decorated

Chairs and tables set up in the Root Room

Root Room windows and dance floor — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

External Carnegie Hall, which houses the Root Room — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Table in Root Room decorated — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Chairs and tables set up in the Root Room — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

People dancing in the Root Room — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

WIndows and decor in the Root Room — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Root Room tables decorated with blue and white decor — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Blue and white table decor close up — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Lantern decor in main window — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Bar Setup in the Root Room — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Another photo of the white and blue table decor — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

View of the head table in the Root Room — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Wedding cake display on table — Photo credit: Rosen-Jones Photography

Root Room windows and dance floor

External Carnegie Hall, which houses the Root Room

Table in Root Room decorated

Chairs and tables set up in the Root Room

People dancing in the Root Room

WIndows and decor in the Root Room

Root Room tables decorated with blue and white decor

Blue and white table decor close up

Lantern decor in main window

Bar Setup in the Root Room

Another photo of the white and blue table decor

View of the head table in the Root Room

Wedding cake display on table

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