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The Dove House was built in 1927 for Miss R.A. Dove by the renowned Colorado architect and engineer William N. Bowman. Some of Bowman’s other works include the Denver Theater, Paramount Theater, Telegraph Building, Scottish Rite Temple and Fairplay Hotel. Miss Dove hosted many parties for some of Denver’s most elite citizens and politicians; however, after the depression she was forced to return to her family’s home in Washington D.C. and the house was vacant for the next 14 years. In 1946 Mr. Charles Parker and his wife, Florence purchased the house, where they raised two children, Patrick and Joan. In 1980 Mr. Parker passed away and Florence sold the house to Bob Charles, who owned a number McDonalds franchises. Mr. Charles used the house as his corporate offices until 1988. The house again sat vacant until October 1990 when it was purchased by Tom and Marie Jenkinson. The Jenkinsons were recently married and encountered much frustration planning their own wedding. They felt the house would make a wonderful place for weddings, as well as other social events, and immediately began restoration. In 1992 they added a 1500 square foot solarium with dance floor, a large bar room with a 1920’s art-deco wet bar from the Hampden Hotel in Albany, New York and a domed stained glass skylight from a Coney Island boat ride, as well as a third restroom and three patios.

Dance AreaWeddings

Privacy
Located on 10 acres, each facility guarantees complete privacy and exclusive use of the building and its grounds during event time.
Rentals Included in Price
We include an Unlimited rentals in our base prices. We also own all of our own tables, chairs, linens, tableware, etc. thereby ensuring immediate availability for last minute situations.
Customized Set Up & Tear Down
We guarantee the customized set up of all tables, chairs, linens, pre-setting tableware, centerpieces, etc. Our staff will also take care of the final tear down and cleaning. Caterers are only required to clean food and beverage related items such as rinsing plates, mopping spills, cleaning the kitchen, taking out the trash, etc. Our facilities are well organized and managed making us a favorite place to work for vendors. It’s important to check with caterers who have worked at the facilities you are considering to determine the difference in staffing charges and other issues before you book a site.
Your Personal Site Manager
To ensure a successful event, we provide a Site Manager to assist with any last minute changes, facility related issues as well as client and vendor needs. The Site Manager is in constant communication with your catering captain, via walkie-talkies and security cameras. Site Managers also carry an emergency cell phone, the number is listed on our voice mail system. In addition, the owners live on site to assist with any unexpected situation. A minor situation can grow into a major one if not dealt with quickly. We strive to give each client and their guests an enjoyable and smooth-running event.
Unlimited Event Planning
Lionsgate specializes in weddings and other social events and hosts between 400-500 events per year with a total of over 4000 events to date. We are happy to provide you with all the event planning assistance you need. We also maintain an extensive and detailed database of all vendors who have worked at our facilities. Feel free to call our offices 7 days a week, where our friendly and helpful staff are waiting to assist you.
Choice of Catering
We allow you to hire any caterer, or cater the event yourself with the assistance of our professional and insured wait staff and bartenders. We do not charge additional fees when choosing a caterer not on our list. (For more information, see “Catering Guidelines” and our list of “Recommended Vendors”on the "Bridal Show page".
Bring in your own Liquor
We allow you the flexibility to purchase alcohol directly from a liquor store. This will typically save you between $10-20 per person. In many cases the alcohol savings alone can pay for our facility! (See “Alcohol Guidelines” for more details.)
Detailed Walk-Through Meeting
To ensure everyone is “on the same page,” a 1 to 2 hour walk-through meeting is scheduled one month prior to your event. You, your caterer and a Lionsgate staff member will go over all the final details including room layout, vendor information, time-line of the event, ceremony music, etc. After this meeting you and your caterer will receive a scale diagram of your customized room and grounds layout, a time-line, wedding ceremony music notes and a detailed breakdown of any added options, upgrades and other charges.
Overtime Options
Overtime for evening events may be added the night of your event and in any time increments as desired. You may extend your event as long as desired with no cut off limits.
Music
Both disc jockeys and bands are allowed without restriction. However, to ensure the enjoyment and comfort of your guests, your site manager will monitor extreme volume levels.
Guaranteed Prices
Once a contract is issued all fees and inclusions are fixed at the current brochure’s rate.
20% Off Invitations & Accessories
Special Arrangements, a division of Lionsgate, offers 20% off all invitations and accessories whether you are booking an event with us or not. In addition to the 20% discount, clients who book with Lionsgate will also receive free maps for all their invitations which are printed to match the size and color of the invitations chosen.
GUIDELINES
Catering
All caterers are welcome (with rare exception), however, it is recommended that clients choose vendors from the “Recommended Vendors” list in the back of this brochure. “Full Service” caterers not on our suggested list must provide us with a current Food Service License and Insurance showing at least one million in liability including liquor service coverage. All caterers are required to attend your walk-through meeting. We reserve the right to prohibit a caterer from working in our facilities who has failed to comply with our standards and policies at past events. You may also choose to cater the event yourself or hire a “non-licensed” or “drop-off” type caterer. In any of these cases all wait staff and bartenders must be hired from Lionsgate
Alchohol
In accordance with City and State guidelines and to protect your liability, alcohol may be served for up to four hours. Alcohol must be served by an insured bartender (minimum of one million in coverage) hired through us or your caterer. Cash bars are permitted when specific State Liquor Laws are met (ask our staff for more details).
Decorating
Most decorations are allowed, with the exception of; glitter, confetti, silly string, fireworks (sparklers excluded), nails, tacks and tape on floors, walls and woodwork. Candles must also be enclosed in glass.
Smoking
Smoking is allowed outside only where ashtrays are available.







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