Real Weddings & Celebrations

A look at the weddings, milestones, and gatherings our clients have celebrated with us.

Durham’s Hidden Gem

Welcome to Palais Noir, and step inside our stunning main-floor event space, where soaring 25-foot ceilings, polished concrete floors, luxe white draping, a beautifully styled fireplace mantel, and our signature floral feature wall set the scene.

Located in Ajax, our boutique event venue blends industrial character with luxe draping, elegant styling, and a little signature sass. From intimate weddings to milestone celebrations, we create elevated experiences worth talking about long after the last dance.

Take a look around, then come see it in person.

Palais Moments

Weddings

A smiling bride and a groom holding hands at their wedding ceremony with floral decor in the background.

Marcia & Cedrick

Memories Captured

A bride and groom standing together under a wedding arch decorated with white flowers and greenery. The bride is holding a bouquet of white roses and wears a white wedding dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves, while the groom is dressed in a black suit with a green tie and a white shirt.

Katrina & Rakeen

Birthdays & Other Milestone Celebrations

A woman with dark curly hair wearing a gold one-shoulder dress and crown, sitting on a yellow floor, with a birthday cake labeled "Birthday Queen" decorated with a tiara, strawberries, and gold accents in front of her.

Shay’s 25th Birthday

Decorated banquet table with flowers, wine glasses, and elegant tableware, set for a celebration or event with a festive background.

Rema’s Sweet 16

Celebration stage with a large illuminated number 15, black and white balloon arch, white tufted chair, cake, and tables set with black and gold decorations for a 15th birthday party.

Cassandra & Gary

Decorative event setup with a stage featuring a large portrait of an elderly woman wearing a headscarf, surrounded by balloons in silver, white, and light blue, with candles and floral arrangements in white and blue on the table in the foreground.

Ina’s 95th Birthday

A woman in a red sequined dress celebrating with confetti in a decorated room with green plants and a mirror.

Caudet’s Birthday Shoot

A bride and groom at their wedding reception, cutting a white wedding cake with white roses, standing in front of a green leafy backdrop decorated with white flowers, two glasses of champagne on the table.

Kolton & Vicky

Elegant dining table set with gold chairs, colorful floral centerpieces, candles, and place settings in a decorated room.

When 2 or 3 Are Gathered

Elegant banquet hall decorated with floral centerpieces, set tables with glassware and napkins, and soft lighting with blue accents and string lights.

Velda’s 80th Birthday

A couple dressed in formal attire, standing on a decorated stage with black curtains, white floral arrangements, and candles, during a wedding or formal event.

Taniya & Danny’s Bridal Shower

A woman and a man are embracing at a wedding or celebration, with the woman smiling and the man touching his face. The woman has long black hair and is wearing a purple satin dress, while the man has a shaved head, a nose ring, and is wearing a black shirt. They are standing in front of a background decorated with red flowers and white curtains.

Proposal

Gallery

Elegant table setting with gold placemats, white napkin, and silverware, including knives and forks, on a white tablecloth.

Elegant dining table set with glassware, napkins, and a large floral centerpiece of white and green flowers and greenery.

Elegant banquet table set with gold-rimmed glass chargers, black napkins, and gold flatware, featuring a tall floral centerpiece with pink and purple roses and greenery in a crystal candelabrum. Multiple wine glasses and water glasses are arranged ar

White ornate fireplace mantel with large floral arrangement, two armchairs, and decorative candles in glass holders in a bright room with white walls.

A floral centerpiece with white flowers and blue accents on a table with gold and silver candle holders and a geometric container against a green leafy wall.

Buffet table with assorted sandwiches, vegetable tray, and potato salad, decorative gold pineapple centerpiece, green foliage, and seating area in the background.

Elegant wedding or event decor with a green leafy backdrop adorned with white flowers and a mirror with gold lettering that reads 'Palais.' There are white drapes on either side, floral arrangements, and decorative items including candles and modern

Elegant white floral arrangement with candles in glass holders on a black table in front of a white ornate fireplace and a large mirror above with a gold frame.

Elegant banquet table setup with gold-rimmed chairs, white tablecloth, candles, and glassware, seen through white draped curtains at a formal event.

Elegant wedding reception table with floral arrangements and candles, set against white draped backdrop.

A white plate holds a white piece of paper with a copper penny on it, decorated with a green fern leaf, with a black cloth napkin underneath, and surrounded by greenery and a metallic surface in the background.

Decorative illuminated letters spelling out 'BAR' with a glass bowl filled with white decorative pebbles and a green plant in the background.

A close-up of a formal dining table decorated with a floral centerpiece, glassware, and silverware, with blurred people in the background.

Table setting with a menu, glassware, and a floral centerpiece.

Elegant white furniture with intricate carvings, a large floral arrangement with white roses and greenery above a fireplace, and gold-framed mirrors on a white wall.

A round table set for a formal dinner with a black tablecloth, cream napkins, water glasses, silverware, decorative gold placemats, and gold and black chairs. There are candles in the center and table number five signs.

A black semicircular backdrop with gold letters spelling 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' and gold vertical stripes. Gold and white balloons arranged on the left side and bottom, with a white curtain in the background.

A round dining table set for a formal event, with gold chargers, black napkins, and an elaborate floral centerpiece of pink and purple flowers with greenery. The table has several wine glasses and cutlery, and the chairs have gold circular backrests

A wedding or event setup with a black tablecloth, white floral arrangements, and a backdrop of vertical white curtains. There are tall black geometric stands with floral decorations and a white tufted lounge chair in the background. Cheers

Elegant dining table setup with a black glossy surface and gold accents, decorated with a centerpiece of pink and white roses, surrounded by gold-rimmed plates, gold-embellished glasses, and clear glass candle holders, with black, gold, and gold-spar

A display shelf outdoors with decorative items and signs, including a sign that says 'Let's Get Social' and a transparent container with various items, placed against a green hedge background.

Elegant banquet table setting with a large floral centerpiece featuring white roses, yellow flowers, and greenery, in front of a backdrop with gold and black curtains and string lights.

White decorated wedding cake with floral accents on a cake stand.

Decorative display with white flowers, green stones, and a sign that reads 'Cards' in a glass and metal frame, set against a dark green leafy background.

A decorative event table with white flowers, candles, and a sign that says 'Cazds' against a green leafy backdrop.

Decorative birthday party setup with a balloon arch, illuminated 'Happy Birthday' sign, and a large illuminated '25' sign with light bulbs.

A round table set for a meal with multiple wine glasses, plates, silverware, and napkins. The center features a large floral arrangement with white and blush roses, green leaves, and gold-colored decorative leaves.

Palais Noir is honestly such an incredible space. The venue is beautiful, the food is amazing, and from the moment you walk in you can feel the care and excellence behind everything they do.

The owner is such a beautiful soul and that heart is reflected throughout the entire experience. You can tell they genuinely care about people and creating something special. The staff was also outstanding. Everyone was kind, welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home.

I can’t recommend Noir Palais enough. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with amazing food and even better people, this is the place. Looking forward to being back again soon.

Sean Samuels

Elegant holiday party table with candles, cupcakes, and gold accents, with a stage and holiday decorations in the background.

Smiling man wearing glasses, a black cap, a black shirt, and a smartwatch, standing against a black backdrop.

“We recently celebrated our dear friend Kam Shah’s 75th birthday at Palais Noir and the experience was truly outstanding. The venue itself was beautifully arranged, creating the perfect atmosphere for such a milestone occasion. The staff went above and beyond—attentive, professional, and warm—making every guest feel welcome and cared for.

From the seamless coordination to the thoughtful details, everything ran smoothly and allowed us to focus on celebrating with family and friends. We are deeply grateful for the effort and dedication that made this event so memorable. Highly recommend Palais Noir for anyone looking to host a special gathering! The owner Sandra was Amazing”

— Pankaj Desai