Big Chill
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $13,000
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
About this venue
Big Chill is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue in Charlotte, NC, where vintage soul meets modern celebration. Originally built as the city’s first roller skating rink—and later a legendary live entertainment dining club—the space has been thoughtfully reimagined for couples who want a wedding that feels elevated, personal, and fun! The venue features original hardwood floors, a built-in stage & dance floor, a fireside lounge & bar, and spaces that flow seamlessly from ceremony to cocktail hour to a packed dance floor. We are ideal for couples who care just as much about the guest experience as the design details. We offer curated bar packages, open-door vendor policy, décor & lighting enhancements, and coordination support. This allows menus and vendor teams to reflect their style, culture, and priorities. We offer a flexible, design-forward space with character you simply won’t find in a traditional ballroom!
Our event spaces
Reception Area
A warm, flexible room where dinner flows into dancing, guests stay engaged, and every celebration ends with a full dance floor.
This room is the heart of the venue, designed for celebrations that feel effortless, energetic, and unforgettable. A built-in stage and hardwood dance floor, and warm architectural details blend historic character with modern flow. The layout transitions easily from dinner to dancing, keeping guests connected all night. With flexible floor plans, in-house lighting, and full bar service, the space feels beautiful whether styled to the max or kept minimal.
Guest capacity
50-250 Seated
50-575 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Tables, Chairs, Built-in Stage, Dance Floor, 5 Elevated Built-in Booths, High Ceilings, Dimmable Lighting
Room cost
$4950-$6995
Skybox Room
The perfect space to cut the cake, strike a pose or enjoy a meal!
This lofted room overlooks the reception area giving your guests a view of the entire celebration! This room can be used to create the perfect cake and dessert area, additional seating for your guests or a fun place to set up a phot booth or selfie station!
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for total lighting customization - Features cut-out windows for a great view of the reception area - Setup/Breakdown of Tables and Chairs (if needed)
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding Suite
A private, calming space for final touches, quiet moments, or a mid-celebration reset.
Our Wedding Suite offers a private, comfortable space to relax and get ready before the celebration begins. Featuring a built-in vanity, full-length mirrors, plush seating, and warm, calming ambient lighting, the room is designed for both function and ease. It’s the perfect retreat for final touches, meaningful moments, and a quiet pause before stepping into your wedding day.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 24 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Built-in vanity, full-length mirrors, plush seating, and warm, calming ambient lighting, built-in cut out closet.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Dilworth Room
A versatile space for intimate ceremonies or seamless reception flow, designed to adapt to your wedding day needs.
This room is a flexible space that adapts to your wedding day needs. For reception-only celebrations, it’s commonly used for catering setups, an additional bar, extended cocktail area or any other wedding activities. For couples hosting both their ceremony and reception with us, this room serves as an intimate ceremony space for guest counts of 150 or fewer—keeping everything seamless and under one roof.
Guest capacity
100-150 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
1,450
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for total lighting customization - beautiful built-in bar - natural lighting with large windows - setup/breakdown of tables & chairs specific to your layout
Room cost
$750
Fireside Bar & Lounge (Cocktail area)
A cozy, fireside lounge with a full bar—perfect for cocktails, conversation, and lingering moments throughout the night.
The Fireside Lounge & Bar is a warm, inviting space where guests naturally gather throughout the night. Featuring a working fireplace, soft lounge seating, high-top tables, and a cozy, moody glow, this room serves as the venue’s primary bar. It’s ideal for cocktail hour, relaxed mingling, late-night conversations, and unforgettable photo moments—all with an intimate lounge-style feel.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for total lighting customization - Built-in Bar - Cocktail tables - Soft Lounge Seating - Built-in Fireplace
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Reception Area
A warm, flexible room where dinner flows into dancing, guests stay engaged, and every celebration ends with a full dance floor.
This room is the heart of the venue, designed for celebrations that feel effortless, energetic, and unforgettable. A built-in stage and hardwood dance floor, and warm architectural details blend historic character with modern flow. The layout transitions easily from dinner to dancing, keeping guests connected all night. With flexible floor plans, in-house lighting, and full bar service, the space feels beautiful whether styled to the max or kept minimal.
Guest capacity
50-250 Seated
50-575 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Tables, Chairs, Built-in Stage, Dance Floor, 5 Elevated Built-in Booths, High Ceilings, Dimmable Lighting
Room cost
$4950-$6995
Skybox Room
The perfect space to cut the cake, strike a pose or enjoy a meal!
This lofted room overlooks the reception area giving your guests a view of the entire celebration! This room can be used to create the perfect cake and dessert area, additional seating for your guests or a fun place to set up a phot booth or selfie station!
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for total lighting customization - Features cut-out windows for a great view of the reception area - Setup/Breakdown of Tables and Chairs (if needed)
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Wedding Suite
A private, calming space for final touches, quiet moments, or a mid-celebration reset.
Our Wedding Suite offers a private, comfortable space to relax and get ready before the celebration begins. Featuring a built-in vanity, full-length mirrors, plush seating, and warm, calming ambient lighting, the room is designed for both function and ease. It’s the perfect retreat for final touches, meaningful moments, and a quiet pause before stepping into your wedding day.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 24 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Built-in vanity, full-length mirrors, plush seating, and warm, calming ambient lighting, built-in cut out closet.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Dilworth Room
A versatile space for intimate ceremonies or seamless reception flow, designed to adapt to your wedding day needs.
This room is a flexible space that adapts to your wedding day needs. For reception-only celebrations, it’s commonly used for catering setups, an additional bar, extended cocktail area or any other wedding activities. For couples hosting both their ceremony and reception with us, this room serves as an intimate ceremony space for guest counts of 150 or fewer—keeping everything seamless and under one roof.
Guest capacity
100-150 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
1,450
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for total lighting customization - beautiful built-in bar - natural lighting with large windows - setup/breakdown of tables & chairs specific to your layout
Room cost
$750
Fireside Bar & Lounge (Cocktail area)
A cozy, fireside lounge with a full bar—perfect for cocktails, conversation, and lingering moments throughout the night.
The Fireside Lounge & Bar is a warm, inviting space where guests naturally gather throughout the night. Featuring a working fireplace, soft lounge seating, high-top tables, and a cozy, moody glow, this room serves as the venue’s primary bar. It’s ideal for cocktail hour, relaxed mingling, late-night conversations, and unforgettable photo moments—all with an intimate lounge-style feel.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for total lighting customization - Built-in Bar - Cocktail tables - Soft Lounge Seating - Built-in Fireplace
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Big Chill
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Preferred vendors of Big Chill
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- Flora Soul Studio
- Sweet Bliss Media
- Kelsie Elizabeth Photography
- Among The Wildflowers Floral & Design
- Maddy Harwell Photography
- Chill Life Photography
- Promani Weddings
- Chase & Fellow
- Michi & Maya Photography
- White Fox Wedding Photography LLC
- Midlands Wedding Services
Complete your dream team
- Charlotte Photographers
- Charlotte Beauty Professionals
- Charlotte Bands & DJs
- Charlotte Florists
- Charlotte Caterers
- Charlotte Planners
- Charlotte Cakes & Desserts
- Charlotte Videographers
- Charlotte Bar Services & Beverages
- Charlotte Officiants
- Charlotte Event Extras
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