Sanctuary

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests

About this venue

Sanctuary Events Center provides a beautiful and intimate event space, offering a place for weddings, showers, corporate events, and celebrations of life, while preserving heritage of the converted church and parish hall.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-100

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1638 Ridge Rd, Ontario, NY 14519

Our event spaces

Sanctuary Church

Sanctuary Church in Ontario, NY, offers a beautiful and serene setting for couples to exchange vows in a timeless and intimate atmosphere.

Sanctuary Church in Ontario, NY, offers a serene and beautiful setting for couples to exchange vows in an intimate, architecturally charming space. With natural light streaming through stained glass, it creates a timeless atmosphere for your wedding. Whether traditional or personalized, the church is the perfect backdrop for beginning your journey together, surrounded by loved ones and creating lasting memories.

Guest capacity

1-119 Seated

1-119 Standing

Square footage

3,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Sound system - Organ - Piano - Bridal suite

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Sanctuary Hall

Our event space is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 100, perfect for showers, receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, and banquets.

Built in the 1920s, the large open 2900sq foot hall has been purposefully restored with finishes unique to the era in which it was constructed. The hall boasts tall white ceilings with original wood gables. The Sanctuary Hall can accomodate a variety of events. The open hall can seat up to 100 guests. Sanctuary Hall has a commercial style kitchen for catering needs.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Square footage

2,900

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Dimming Chandelier lights - Sound/Video system - Farm Tables - Round Tables - Cocktail Tables - Bar - Kitchen

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Sanctuary Church

Sanctuary Church in Ontario, NY, offers a beautiful and serene setting for couples to exchange vows in a timeless and intimate atmosphere.

Sanctuary Church in Ontario, NY, offers a serene and beautiful setting for couples to exchange vows in an intimate, architecturally charming space. With natural light streaming through stained glass, it creates a timeless atmosphere for your wedding. Whether traditional or personalized, the church is the perfect backdrop for beginning your journey together, surrounded by loved ones and creating lasting memories.

Guest capacity

1-119 Seated

1-119 Standing

Square footage

3,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Sound system - Organ - Piano - Bridal suite

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Sanctuary packages

Wedding Weekend at Sanctuary

100 guests

Peak pricing $3,250

Description

Wedding Weekend Rental 10am Friday - 10am Sunday Includes use of The Chapel, The Venue, and our Bridal Suite. You are welcome to rehearse and decorate on Friday, have a stress free day of getting ready Saturday, and return on Sunday for clean up. Linens, Decor, and other Amenities included .

Available services that can be provided by Sanctuary

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Linens

Reviews

Write a review

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

  • K

    Kari

    •Jan 18, 2025

    Sanctuary

    The venue is absolutely beautiful - the high ceilings, stained glass, and elegant decor create the perfect atmosphere for a special day. The value is unbeatable compared to other venues. We highly recommend Sanctuary on Ridge to any couple looking for a stunning, affordable wedding venue.

  • JK

    Josh K.

    •Jan 18, 2025

    Beautiful space!

    The team at Sanctuary on Ridge was fantastic to work with from start to finish. Their communication was quick and responsive, which was greatly appreciated as we planned our wedding. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful - a historic and charming space that felt clean and elegant. The staff was incredibly helpful, assisting us with setup and organization on the day, as well as providing recommendations for other vendors and services. Sanctuary on Ridge truly contributed to making our special day perfect.

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