Allentown, Pennsylvania · Est. 2008
Every celebration
deserves a palace.
Five flexible spaces under one roof, dividing for an intimate dinner or opening up for a thousand-guest reception. Family owned, with an in-house kitchen, since 2008.
History of The Palace Center
For over 70 years this building was the Ice Palace Skating Arena, the room where Allentown came together.
The Palace Center is family owned and operated. We preserved that landmark and turned it into a place where families and friends still come together, now to celebrate the biggest days of their lives.
Our StoryA room for every milestone
Events we host
Weddings are our specialty, but the rooms flex for nearly any gathering, from 50-guest receptions to 1,000-guest galas.
Weddings
Three reception tiers, in-house catering, and on-site ceremony setup under one roof.
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A go-to for Lehigh Valley schools, with the space and staff to run a safe, dazzling night.
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Lighting, sound, and two dance floors built for a celebration this big.
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A grand entrance, a full stage, and room to dance the night through.
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Year-end celebrations, company events, and galas with full catering and bar service.
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Up to 60 exhibition booths with loading access, full power, and staging.
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A calm, gracious room and warm meal to gather family after a service.
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Room for the celebration after the service, with staging, sound, and a seated dinner.
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happily ever after, here
Weddings are our specialty
Four packages, every detail handled.
Each reception package includes hors d'oeuvres, wine and spirits, a bridal party hospitality suite, cake cutting service, linen choices, and on-site ceremony setup.
16,000 sq ft under one roof
Five distinct spaces, one iconic venue.
The flagship
Royal Ballroom
A full stage with curtains, two dance floors, three bars, plus professional sound, lighting, and projection. Divides for smaller or multiple events at once.
Great Ballroom
Full stage and multiple bars for mid-size receptions and galas.
Imperial Ballroom
A rear stage and bar for intimate weddings and parties.
Grand Foyer
Ideal for cocktail hours and on-site ceremonies.
Palace Loft & Boardroom
An intimate space for small meetings, bridal parties, and VIP hospitality.
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Explore the roomsIn-house catering & cuisine
Our chef, our kitchen, your menu.
With our own in-house chef and staff, we prepare fresh, extensive menus to please every guest. Plated dinners, buffets, carving stations, and Viennese pastry displays, all made on site.
View MenusWhy couples and planners choose us
Five flexible spaces that scale from intimate to enormous, and divide for several events at once.
Full-service coordination and fresh menus from our own kitchen, start to finish.
A full stage with curtains, two dance floors, sound, lighting, and projection built in.
A landmark stewarded by one family, with a preferred-vendor network we trust.
Rated by couples who celebrated here
Inside the rooms
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Good to know
Frequently asked
Up to 1,000 guests across five flexible spaces. The Royal Ballroom alone holds 1,000; smaller rooms suit gatherings from 50 to 400, and rooms divide for multiple events at once.
Weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, proms and school events, corporate parties, conferences and trade shows, holiday parties, and repasses.
Yes. We have our own in-house chef and staff who prepare fresh, extensive menus, from plated dinners to buffets, carving stations, and Viennese pastry displays.
Yes. Our spaces include multiple bars, and reception packages include wine and spirits service.
Yes. We offer full-service planning and a preferred-vendor network, and the team coordinates every detail with you.
Yes. Tours are available by appointment. Request a tour and we will arrange a time to walk the rooms with you.
Let's bring your event to life.
Walk the rooms, meet the chef, and picture your day from the first toast to the last dance.