Decor & Design
The Thompson Center goes beyond the ordinary with its classic
architecture beginning at its entrance with a columned portico. Inside
features include detailed trim work and wainscoating, French doors,
lighted wall sconces, a 13-foot vaulted ceiling and more.
Outdoor Cathedral
The
Thompson Center is one of Omaha’s premiere locations for outdoor
weddings, featuring a canopy of majestic trees that form an “Outdoor
Cathedral” unique in area and ideal for wedding ceremonies. Hundreds of
happy couples have been married on our beautifully landscaped grounds,
which includes smaller ornamentals, wooden benches and a winding, paved
walkway. The grounds adjoin our spacious brick patio and can
accommodate up to 300 guests in theater-style seating. The Thompson
center provides classic white wedding chairs, an 8-foot white arbor and
an outdoor sound system to make your planning process simple and your
wedding absolutely elegant.
Special Spaces
At
the heart of the Thompson Center are two ballrooms — Bootstrapper and
Centennial Halls. Multiple other spaces are used throughout weddings and
receptions.
Bootstrapper Hall and Centennial Hall
both
feature polished oak dance floors, lighted wall sconces,
polished brass chandeliers, ceiling-mounted LCD projectors and an
electronically controlled
projection screen on which many couples show their life retrospectives.
The system accommodates DVD, VHS or computer-generated slide shows and
includes an accompanying sound system. Bootstrapper and Centennial Hall
can each accommodate up to 210 guests seated at round tables. Overall
wedding reception capacity is 350 guests. Sokol Concourse
runs between the two ballrooms and is a beautiful pre-function space
that guests utilize throughout the evening. Features include
comfortable furniture groupings and a built-in marble-topped bar. Andersen Hospitality Room
is where many couples place their buffet line. Opening by partition
into Centennial Hall, it also can seat guests during increased
attendance.
Severa Parlor
features sofas, armchairs and a classic gas fireplace. Some couples
host a cocktail reception in the Parlor prior to the main event. The
room also can be used for additional dinner seating, accommodating up
to 48 guests at round tables.
Choose the Thompson Center Today!
If you think the Thomson Alumni Center is the ideal setting for your
wedding reception, begin the rental process today by submitting a Reservation Inquiry
form. Thompson Center staff will promptly answer your request according
to your indicated preference — e-mail, mail or phone. You are under no
obligation by submitting the form. You also can call (402) 554-3368 or e-mail Thompson Center Manager Gina Ray at gray@unoalumni.org for more information or to schedule a tour. Remember, prime dates often are reserved a year or more in advance.
Make your special day truly special — reserve the Thompson Alumni Center for an event forever remembered. |