Mercantile Hall
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,000 for off-peak dates, and $4,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 220 seated guests
About this venue
Mercantile Hall is a historic and stylish wedding venue in Burlington's gorgeous downtown, known for exposed brick, warm wood floors, and a blend of rustic-industrial character and modern design. This former mercantile building now offers beautifully connected indoor and outdoor spaces, with the beloved Urb Garden providing a cohesive outdoor atmosphere with equal guest capacity. Our experienced team supports you throughout planning, offering in‑house bar, DJ, and coordination services to make your journey feel clear and effortless. If you are drawn to an elegant, industrial, and romantic venue with genuine care behind it, we would love to welcome you. Schedule an in‑person or virtual tour at Mercantile Hall.
Our event spaces
The Main Hall – Indoor Space
Elegant vibes. Historic charm.
Our main hall event space lends historic charm and elegance with a neutral backdrop designed to support all styles, dreamy, intimate, or bold. It contains our indoor bar for convenient access and features adjustable lighting to set your ideal mood throughout your celebration. This space is perfect for beautiful indoor ceremonies, refined reception dining, and all-evening dancing (all with drinks to go around).
Guest capacity
Up to 220 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
3,185
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Wooden folding chairs with ivory seat cushions (as many as needed) | 20 round reception tables (60”, each seats 8-10) | 6 specialty rectangular industrial farm tables | 4 tall, round cocktail tables | Custom gallery wall (to feature engagement portraits or family photos) | Projection wall to feature your custom initials logo, slideshow, or seating chart | Aesthetic menu scroll | All-season temperature control | On-site staff (maintain cleanliness, trash removal) and event security
The Urb Garden – Outdoor Space
Romantic garden vibes, no mud or grass stains.
Our Urb Garden is the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies and stunning sunset photos (without the hassle of mud and grass stains). The space features cream-colored brick, lush vine-covered walls, charming iron garden gates, and our beautiful vintage camper bar, Suesanna. Ask about additional options to delight your guests with fireside s’mores, and fun outdoor games.
Guest capacity
Up to 220 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Romantic café string lighting | Outdoor cocktail tables, complete with outdoor chairs and patio umbrellas | Outdoor sound system for music and announcements | Outdoor heating | Vintage camper bar, Suesanna for photos and décor, with bar service options | Outdoor game options
The Loft – Upstairs Dressing Suite
This three-room upstairs suite provides everything you and your wedding party need to get ready for your best day ever.
The Loft at Mercantile Hall is thoughtfully designed suite that makes getting ready even more exciting. With three distinct rooms (a roomy central lounge, a brightly lit hair and makeup studio, and a private changing area for the bride), the Loft is perfect for morning mimosas, shared laughs, and calming moments before your ceremony begins.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Square footage
637
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Spacious central room for group activities, breakfast, and more | Studio room with backlit mirrors, adjustable bar stools, and large windows for bright natural light for hair and makeup | Private changing room with bright windows and a high bar for hanging dresses and suits | TV & sound for instantly setting your tone | Water, comfortable furniture, elevated décor, and everything else your party will need on wedding morning.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Haven – Main Floor Dressing Suite
This private dressing suite and ensuite bathroom is your safe spot to keep your bags, get ready, and freshen up in peace. (Included and Keypad Secure)
The Haven is a relaxed, one-room suite designed for effortless preparation and calming moments. Located away from the main hall, it contains vintage mirrors, convenient attire hanging, and a private restroom. The Haven is your space to get grounded, collected, and ready before your ceremony starts and between celebratory moments.
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 14 Standing
Square footage
179
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Convenient prep areas and mirrors to make getting ready and last-minute touches simple | Private connected restroom (reserved for exclusive wedding party access) | High bars for safely hanging and storing your party’s elevated attire.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Main Hall – Indoor Space
Elegant vibes. Historic charm.
Our main hall event space lends historic charm and elegance with a neutral backdrop designed to support all styles, dreamy, intimate, or bold. It contains our indoor bar for convenient access and features adjustable lighting to set your ideal mood throughout your celebration. This space is perfect for beautiful indoor ceremonies, refined reception dining, and all-evening dancing (all with drinks to go around).
Guest capacity
Up to 220 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
3,185
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Wooden folding chairs with ivory seat cushions (as many as needed) | 20 round reception tables (60”, each seats 8-10) | 6 specialty rectangular industrial farm tables | 4 tall, round cocktail tables | Custom gallery wall (to feature engagement portraits or family photos) | Projection wall to feature your custom initials logo, slideshow, or seating chart | Aesthetic menu scroll | All-season temperature control | On-site staff (maintain cleanliness, trash removal) and event security
The Urb Garden – Outdoor Space
Romantic garden vibes, no mud or grass stains.
Our Urb Garden is the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies and stunning sunset photos (without the hassle of mud and grass stains). The space features cream-colored brick, lush vine-covered walls, charming iron garden gates, and our beautiful vintage camper bar, Suesanna. Ask about additional options to delight your guests with fireside s’mores, and fun outdoor games.
Guest capacity
Up to 220 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Romantic café string lighting | Outdoor cocktail tables, complete with outdoor chairs and patio umbrellas | Outdoor sound system for music and announcements | Outdoor heating | Vintage camper bar, Suesanna for photos and décor, with bar service options | Outdoor game options
The Loft – Upstairs Dressing Suite
This three-room upstairs suite provides everything you and your wedding party need to get ready for your best day ever.
The Loft at Mercantile Hall is thoughtfully designed suite that makes getting ready even more exciting. With three distinct rooms (a roomy central lounge, a brightly lit hair and makeup studio, and a private changing area for the bride), the Loft is perfect for morning mimosas, shared laughs, and calming moments before your ceremony begins.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Square footage
637
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Spacious central room for group activities, breakfast, and more | Studio room with backlit mirrors, adjustable bar stools, and large windows for bright natural light for hair and makeup | Private changing room with bright windows and a high bar for hanging dresses and suits | TV & sound for instantly setting your tone | Water, comfortable furniture, elevated décor, and everything else your party will need on wedding morning.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Haven – Main Floor Dressing Suite
This private dressing suite and ensuite bathroom is your safe spot to keep your bags, get ready, and freshen up in peace. (Included and Keypad Secure)
The Haven is a relaxed, one-room suite designed for effortless preparation and calming moments. Located away from the main hall, it contains vintage mirrors, convenient attire hanging, and a private restroom. The Haven is your space to get grounded, collected, and ready before your ceremony starts and between celebratory moments.
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 14 Standing
Square footage
179
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Convenient prep areas and mirrors to make getting ready and last-minute touches simple | Private connected restroom (reserved for exclusive wedding party access) | High bars for safely hanging and storing your party’s elevated attire.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Mercantile Hall
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
26 reviews
- SM
Sarah & M.
The Most Magical Wedding Day!
There are truly not enough words to describe how much we love Mercantile Hall and the entire team there. From the moment we walked in the door the very first time, we knew we were in good hands. They made us feel welcome and special, and our coordinator, Beth Grunert, always made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with (when I'm sure she really had hundreds!). Beth and her team guided us through every step of the process, keeping us on time and on track, advising us on every detail, and helping us manage the planning with ease. They saw our vision and brought it to life better than we could have ever dreamed. We are so grateful to Mercantile for giving us the wedding of our dreams. If you have any doubts in your mind about hosting your wedding at Mercantile Hall, toss them out the window and book with them immediately. It will be the best choice you ever make for your wedding dreams.
- EA
Emily A.
Mercantile
We were looking for a venue that would take the guesswork out of wedding planning and make the entire process feel effortless. That’s exactly what we found at Mercantile. Our event manager, Beth, was truly incredible. She felt like someone genuinely in our corner, making sure our day was everything we dreamed it would be. We had our hearts set on serving tiramisu for dessert but were having trouble finding a vendor. Beth went above and beyond to connect us with the perfect fit: Infinity Coffee and Beyond! I never would have thought to look at a coffee shop, and I’m so grateful Beth thought outside the box and helped make it happen. We had the pleasure of working with Chris “DJ Polar,” who did an amazing job keeping the energy up and the music going all night, even with our smaller wedding. He was great at reading the room, going with the flow, and embracing whatever direction the night took us, even when that meant switching things up for some emo music! By the end of the night, we had everyone gathered in a circle, singing together, and he rolled with it perfectly. It ended up being such a fun, memorable, and uniquely us way to close out the night. Having a DJ who was so flexible and willing to make the experience our own made such a difference. The entire team made the day feel seamless. They handled all of our decorations, setting everything up beautifully and packing it all away afterward, which meant we could be fully present and enjoy every moment without worrying about a thing. The space and experience itself was also incredibly customizable, allowing us to personalize it and make it feel uniquely ours. We truly can’t say enough wonderful things about Mercantile and the people who made our wedding so special. They took so much of the stress out of planning and gave us the freedom to simply enjoy one of the happiest days of our lives. We are beyond grateful to the entire team for helping create memories we’ll cherish forever. If you’re looking for a venue that combines a beautiful, customizable space with a thoughtful, attentive team that genuinely cares, we couldn’t recommend Beth and the Mercantile more!
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Samantha
Mrs
Mercantile Hall was the perfect choice for our wedding! We were anxious about all of the planning to make our wedding a success, but Beth and her team made it so simple! They helped with the timeline of when things needed to get done and made sure we were never stressed throughout the planning process. Our wedding day was perfect and they made all of our decorations look even better than I even envisioned. The Merc team is amazing and we are so happy we got married here.
- C
Christiane
Beautiful Venue with Helpful Staff
Had our wedding reception at the Mercantile Hall last weekend and had such a great experience. Our coordinator, Beth, was an amazing help throughout the entire process. She had everything under control and we got to enjoy the day stress free. The bartenders and other staff were great as well. I would HIGHLY recommend that couples use the vendors through Mercantile Hall, especially the DJs of Merc Sound. We had Sharica (aka DJ Lady Groove) and she was exceptional. She brought so much joy and energy to the dance floor. Everyone was dancing the whole night. Thank you Mercantile for the great memories!
- EA
Emily A.
Mercantile Hall
From the moment we toured Mercantile Hall I knew this was the venue for us. The brick, outdoor garden, and overall industrial vibe was exactly what I was looking for. Then, meeting the team solidified that this was our venue because they are all so knowledgeable, supportive, and positive. They are exactly who you want in your corner on the busiest day of your life. Beth was my coordinator (I highly recommend the luxe coordinator package) and she was AMAZING! She helped me with planning, getting organized, setting up a timeline, and supported me through the whole process. Then, once wedding day came I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Beth took care of everything and executed my vision perfectly. Additionally I used Merc Sound their DJ service and have to give a shoutout to DJ Terry! He was SO organized, detailed, and brought the energy. Having both DJ Terry and Beth running the most important day of my life kept me sane, relaxed, and able to live in the moment. Another aspect I love about this venue was the location. Downtown Burlington has everything you need for your weekend. When I booked Mercantile Hall it was primarily for the beautiful venue itself, but the staff and coordination blew my expectations out of the water. There is so much that goes on behind the seens and it is so important you have trustworthy, organized, and professional people working for you that day. I truly can’t thank or recommend Mercantile Hall & staff enough!!
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