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  Oakwood Resort Lake Wawasee

  702 E Lake View Rd, Syracuse, IN 46567, USA

  • Spaces for 80-700 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Oakwood Resort sits on the shores of Lake Wawasee, Indiana's largest natural lake, on a property with more than a century of history. The land was established in 1893 as Oakwood Park, a gathering place for community and spiritual events. The Event Center was built in 1961 and later revitalized into an event venue. In 2012, the Parent family took ownership and transformed the property into Oakwood Resort, a full-service lakeside destination. The resort offers nine event venues ranging from intimate micro settings to spaces that accommodate up to 400 guests, making it well suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of nearly any size. Outdoor options include the Grand Lawn with its lakefront gazebo and the tented Lakeside Patio, both set against views of Lake Wawasee. The two-story Hilltop banquet center and the expansive Event Center with its high-draped ceilings and dance floor serve guests looking for indoor receptions. On-site wedding coordinators are available to assist with planning, and lodging across seventy-nine rooms, luxury suites, and five vacation homes ensures guests can stay on property.

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  Akron Community Center

  815 Rural St, Akron, IN 46910, USA

  • Spaces for 32-400 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  The Akron Community Center & Banquet Hall serves Fulton County, Indiana as a multi-room event facility spanning 8,380 square feet. Located in Akron, the center is equipped to host everything from intimate family gatherings and birthday parties to corporate seminars, employee celebrations, graduations, and large wedding receptions. The flagship Banquet Hall seats up to 280 guests at tables or 400 in chairs and features a hardwood dance floor, making it well suited for weddings, receptions, award banquets, and formal dinners. A dedicated Conference Room accommodates up to 60 at tables, while a Meeting Room handles smaller instructional and classroom-style events. A fully equipped kitchen on-site supports food preparation for events and cooking classes. The facility also borders Pike Memorial Park, with the Community Hall providing direct access to the adjacent park and playground — an asset for festivals, outdoor-adjacent events, and gatherings that benefit from green space nearby.

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  Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

  8787 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240, USA

  • Spaces for 600 Guests

  The Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing is a full-service Marriott Bonvoy hotel in the Keystone at the Crossing district of North Indianapolis, connected by covered skywalk to the Fashion Mall at Keystone. The property underwent a full renovation in 2023 and offers 395 guest rooms and suites alongside 38,736 square feet of flexible event and meeting space across 29 rooms. The hotel's largest venue is the Plaza Ballroom, and the property also features the Clearwater Ballroom along with a range of breakout and meeting rooms suited to everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale receptions and conferences. In-house catering and audiovisual services are available on site, with valet parking for event guests. In addition to its event facilities, the hotel includes a heated indoor pool, fitness center, and on-site restaurant and bar — making it a convenient option for groups whose guests are traveling in from out of town.

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  West Chase Golf Club

  4 Hollaway Blvd, Brownsburg, IN 46112, USA

  • Spaces for 40-260 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 3 Country Clubs
  • 1 Meeting Space

  West Chase Golf Club is an 18-hole semi-private championship golf course set on the former Hollaway Family Farm in Brownsburg, Indiana, just west of Indianapolis. The course opened in 1996 and was designed by architect Ron Kern with two distinct personalities: a front nine styled after a traditional Scottish links, featuring rolling hills and strategic bunkers, and a back nine that winds along White Lick Creek with dramatic elevation changes and sweeping vistas. The club's event facilities make it one of the more versatile venues on the Indianapolis west side. The Pavilion — a standalone 3,680-square-foot banquet center — seats up to 260 guests and features a 21x21 dance floor, full bar, and an attached deck overlooking the lake. The Lounge, situated in the main clubhouse, accommodates up to 70 guests and opens onto a large deck with golf course views. A second-floor Club Room rounds out the options for smaller gatherings such as showers, rehearsal dinners, and corporate meetings. West Chase operates its own full-service kitchen on site — the only banquet facility in Brownsburg with that capability — giving event planners flexibility on catering without coordinating outside vendors.

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  Indianapolis Public Library

  40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

  • Spaces for 40-700 Guests
  • 10 Museums
  • 2 Landmarks
  • 10 Total Spaces

  The Indianapolis Public Library's Central Library is a landmark downtown venue offering a range of event spaces suited for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. The building, one of the city's finest examples of classical architecture, blends historic character with a central location accessible to all of Indianapolis. The Central Library's signature spaces span from the glass-encased Atrium — the building's open hub, accommodating up to 700 guests for social receptions — to the Simon Reading Room, with marble staircases, white oak paneled walls, and capacity for up to 350 guests. The East Garden provides an outdoor oval lawn for ceremonies and cocktail receptions, while the Clowes Auditorium seats up to 300 for lectures, concerts, and corporate conferences. Three dedicated meeting rooms serve smaller business gatherings, and the Center for Black Literature & Culture offers a distinctive space for mid-size events surrounded by over 20,000 items celebrating Black history and culture. All on-site events are served exclusively by the Ritz Charles. The library hosts one wedding per evening, allowing couples full access to multiple spaces throughout the night.

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  Ruth's Chris Steak House Indianapolis Northside

  2727 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240, USA

  • Spaces for 10-200 Guests
  • 6 Restaurants
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Ruth's Chris Steak House Indianapolis Northside is a locally and family-owned franchise that has been welcoming guests since 1994. Situated at Ironworks at Keystone on the north side of Indianapolis, the restaurant brings the signature USDA Prime steakhouse experience to a setting built around "a celebratory energy" — where guests are equally at home with familiar faces and new company. For private events, the venue offers six dedicated spaces ranging from an intimate boardroom for 10 to a grand upper-level hall accommodating up to 200 guests. Each room is equipped with HDTVs and sound systems at no rental or tech fee, with dedicated service throughout. The in-house events team handles everything from rehearsal dinners and corporate meetings to large receptions and holiday celebrations.

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  Beeson Hall

  396 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131, USA

  • Spaces for 350-250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Beeson Hall is a 5,000-square-foot event hall located on the southwest corner of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Center at 396 Branigin Blvd. in Franklin, Indiana. The hall features towering ceilings with exposed wooden beams, expansive windows that fill the space with natural light, a polished wooden dance floor, a food service area, and a designated spot for a DJ — making it well suited for wedding receptions, corporate gatherings, anniversary celebrations, and business meetings. Adjacent to Franklin College, the Johnson County Library, and historic Province Park, Beeson Hall accommodates up to 350 guests for lecture-style events, 250 for receptions without a dance floor, or 220 when the dance floor is in use. Kitchen access is included with every rental.

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  River Glen Country Club

  12010 Clubhouse Dr, Fishers, IN 46038, USA

  • Spaces for 150-170 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Country Clubs

  River Glen Country Club is a golf course venue in Fishers, Indiana, about 15 minutes north of downtown Indianapolis. The clubhouse sits above an 18-hole golf course along the White River tree line, with pond views and sweeping fall sunsets that the venue is known for throughout central Indiana. The property underwent a full renovation in 2026. For weddings and private events, River Glen offers two complementary spaces: a covered outdoor ceremony deck that wraps around the clubhouse and overlooks the fairways and ponds, and an interior banquet hall with large windows, a custom bar, fireplace with built-ins, and a dance floor. Together they accommodate up to 150 guests. Exclusive catering is provided by Indy Anna's Catering, with buffet and plated options available. Packages include tables, chairs, linens, full place settings, cake cutting, bar service, setup and cleanup, and a dedicated event coordinator. River Glen hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, showers, and milestone celebrations.

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  Whitetail Tree Farm

  8650 N County Rd 100 E, Springport, IN 47386, USA

  • Spaces for 120-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Whitetail Tree Farm is a family-owned farm venue set among the rolling hills of Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. Brandon and Amy Miller have operated the property since 2016, offering a countryside setting that blends working agricultural land with dedicated wedding and private event hosting. The centerpiece for weddings is The Cabin at Whitetail, a rustic indoor space with a wood-burning fireplace that accommodates up to 120 guests. A covered pavilion extends the footprint for outdoor celebrations, and the farm's open acreage provides a natural backdrop throughout the property. Included with rental are round and rectangular tables, 220 white chairs, wine barrels, a cake table, and a beverage bar. A bridal suite with custom vanity and a separate groom's quarters are available for wedding-day preparation. Saturday wedding bookings include Friday access for decorating and rehearsal, allowing couples to arrive without the day-of rush. The farm is currently accepting bookings for 2026 and 2027.

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  University Park

  325 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  University Park is a historic landscaped public park in downtown Indianapolis, managed by the Indiana War Memorials (IWM) and available for private events and large public gatherings. Completed in 1876, the park occupies a full city block between Vermont and New York Streets, with Meridian Street to the west and the Indiana War Memorial building to the north. The centerpiece of the park is the Depew Fountain, a five-tiered bronze and stone structure featuring sculptures of children, fish, frogs, and a draped figure — an elegant anchor for outdoor ceremonies. The grounds also feature statues of President Benjamin Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, and Vice President Schuyler Colfax, set among mature trees and ornamental flower beds. As one of the Indiana War Memorials — a complex that also includes the Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Veterans Memorial Plaza, and American Legion Mall — University Park carries the gravity of a nationally recognized historic district. IWM coordinates reservations and can accommodate events ranging from small private gatherings to large festivals. Inquiries are handled by the IWM Events Coordinator.

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  Cornerstone Center for the Arts

  520 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305, USA

  • Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 1 Theater
  • 7 Total Spaces

  Cornerstone Center for the Arts occupies Muncie's historic Masonic Temple at 520 E. Main Street — a six-story Gothic Revival structure designed by architect Cuno Kibele, with its cornerstone laid in 1920 and construction completed in 1926 at a cost of approximately $1 million. The building was conceived during the height of the City Beautiful Movement and features twenty-two oil-on-canvas allegorical murals commissioned from German artist Gustave Adolph Brand, hand-stenciled gold leaf wall paintings, and ornate plaster and terrazzo detailing throughout. The venue hosts weddings, galas, receptions, performances, meetings, and community events across six distinct rental spaces ranging from intimate lodge rooms to a 1,000-seat auditorium. The Colonnade Room, the largest space, accommodates up to 450 guests beneath 20-foot beamed ceilings and a mezzanine balcony with wrought iron railings. The E.B. Ball Auditorium features a 38- by 25-foot stage, modern theatre lighting, four dressing rooms, and a full sound system — built possible through a significant donation from the Ball brothers. Every rental includes an event coordinator, tables and chairs, and setup access the day before the event.

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  Lucas Oil Stadium

  500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Lucas Oil Stadium is a seven-level, state-of-the-art multipurpose stadium in downtown Indianapolis, home to the NFL's Indianapolis Colts and one of the most versatile large-scale event venues in the country. Opened in 2008 and spanning approximately 1.8 million square feet, the stadium features a retractable roof, an operable north window measuring 88 feet high by 244 feet wide, and seating for 67,000 guests — expandable to over 70,000 for events in the round. Private events at Lucas Oil Stadium can accommodate groups ranging from 7 to 70,000 attendees, making it a rare venue capable of scaling from intimate gatherings to convention-sized productions. Available spaces include the stadium floor and two exhibit halls totaling 44,000 square feet of contiguous space, the Lucas Oil Plaza on the street-level concourse, East and West Club Lounges each spanning approximately 30,000 square feet across two levels, the Quarterback Club with field and skyline views, the Bud Light Terrace with panoramic views of the downtown skyline, and 12 flexible meeting rooms at the event level. Centerplate manages exclusive food and beverage service throughout the facility. The stadium earned Sports Facility of the Year honors in 2008 and has hosted marquee events including Super Bowl XLVI, the NFL Scouting Combine, NCAA tournaments, and major concerts.

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  Studebaker National Museum

  201 Chapin St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Event Space

  The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, preserves and celebrates the automotive and industrial history of one of America's most storied vehicle manufacturers. Opened in 2005, the museum's 55,000-square-foot campus houses approximately 70 pristine classic vehicles alongside artifacts spanning more than a century of Studebaker history — making it one of the most distinctive event backdrops in the Midwest. For private events, the museum offers two dedicated spaces: the AM General Atrium, a soaring two-story hall with high ceilings and a skylight reminiscent of early automobile factory design, suited to receptions, anniversaries, reunions, and social gatherings for groups of 20 to 200; and the Museum Board Room on the second floor, positioned directly outside the second-floor gallery for smaller, more intimate gatherings. All rental guests receive complimentary access to the full museum galleries, and the museum provides preferred catering partnerships, free on-site parking, and full handicap accessibility.

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  Garrison Convention Center

  5830 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46216, USA

  • Spaces for 12-320 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 10 Total Spaces

  Set within the serene 1,700 acres of Fort Harrison State Park in Lawrence, Indiana, the Garrison Conference Center occupies a historic limestone campus originally built in the 1940s as the Officer's Club at Fort Benjamin Harrison. When Indiana acquired the property in 1995 after the base closed, the buildings were preserved and reopened as a state park inn and event destination — just 13 miles from downtown Indianapolis. The center's two event facilities together offer nine rooms suited to gatherings of all sizes. The Fort Event Center houses the Blue Heron Ballroom, which accommodates up to 320 guests and opens onto a patio above the golf course practice green, plus three additional meeting rooms ranging from 40 to 100 guests. The Fort Harrison Inn adds five smaller spaces — from the Roosevelt Room with its historic wood walls and built-in bar (100 guests) to the intimate Harrison Board Room (12 guests) — rounding out a flexible lineup for corporate meetings, banquets, receptions, and weddings. Free parking, wireless internet, and scenic park surroundings are available throughout the campus.

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  Center Lake Pavilion

  119 E Canal St, Warsaw, IN 46580, USA

  • Spaces for 40-300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Zimmer Biomet Center Lake Pavilion is a lakefront event facility situated within Warsaw's Central Park in Warsaw, Indiana. The pavilion overlooks Center Lake, offering views of the water along with access to the surrounding park grounds. The facility offers two rentable spaces: a Main Hall accommodating up to 208 guests and a Conference Room seating up to 40. Tables and chairs are included with each rental, as is a PA system with microphone. A full-service kitchen is available and is open to outside caterers, making the pavilion a flexible choice for receptions, family reunions, birthday celebrations, and corporate meetings. The building is ADA accessible and includes men's and women's restrooms. Both spaces are available for bookings seven days a week, with rentals coordinated through the Warsaw Parks and Recreation office.

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  Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Indianapolis

  Fletcher Trust Building, 10 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

  • Spaces for 12-200 Guests
  • 9 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 9 Total Spaces

  Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown occupies the historic Fletcher Trust Building at 10 East Market Street in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The 16-story building was completed in 1915 and served as a commercial office tower before its transformation into a 188-room hotel in 2003. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits within walking distance of Monument Circle, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Indiana Convention Center. The hotel offers more than 6,500 square feet of meeting and event space across eight rooms that can be configured into eleven distinct layouts using air walls. The Benjamin Harrison Ballroom is the flagship event space — 1,820 square feet appointed with marble columns, carved historic ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodating up to 120 guests for banquet-style events and 200 for receptions. A second-floor mezzanine overlooking a three-story atrium provides a semi-private setting for cocktail receptions of up to 200 guests. Smaller named rooms — James Whitcomb Riley, Cole Porter, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Eli Lilly, Ovid Butler, Carl Fisher, and the Fletcher Trust Boardroom — range in size and style, suited to corporate meetings, workshops, and intimate gatherings. In-house catering and AV support are available for all events.

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  Quail Crossing Golf Club

  5 Quail Crossing Dr, Boonville, IN 47601, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Quail Crossing Golf Club is an 18-hole golf and event venue set on 320 acres of rolling countryside in Boonville, Indiana. The course was carved through a former mining quarry, creating dramatic elevation changes that define the property's character — including a par-3 8th hole that drops 40 feet from tee to green and a 9th tee positioned behind a natural quarry lake. The grounds blend quarry terrain with wooded farmland, offering a setting that carries genuine landscape interest beyond the fairways. The clubhouse features a wrap-around porch overlooking the golf course, providing a distinctive backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail receptions. Quail Crossing hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, bridal showers, corporate events, fundraisers, and golf tournaments. The venue's fine dining restaurant and professional events staff support gatherings of all sizes, with a dedicated event coordinator available to assist throughout the planning process.

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  Jones Crossing Banquet and Event Center

  4161 E Allison Rd, Camby, IN 46113, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space

  Jones Crossing Banquet & Event Center is a full-service wedding and private event venue set on more than six private acres in Mooresville, Indiana, just minutes from Indianapolis. The property offers a naturally landscaped outdoor ceremony area with a waterfall garden backdrop, paired with a climate-controlled ballroom that accommodates up to 300 guests — making it a practical choice for celebrations of nearly any size. The venue handles setup, teardown, and cleanup at no additional charge, and its onsite event directors guide couples and event hosts from initial booking through the day itself. In-house catering and bar service are available, with customizable menus. Jones Crossing hosts one event per day, giving each client exclusive use of the property for their occasion. Beyond weddings, the venue welcomes corporate meetings, holiday parties, fundraisers, reunions, milestone birthdays, quinceañeras, and other private gatherings in the same full-service format.

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  Community Life Center

  10612 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46229, USA

  • Spaces for 225-320 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Landmark
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Community Life Center is an event venue located on the grounds of Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 2001 by Flanner Buchanan — a family-owned business with more than 130 years of history in the Indianapolis community — the 10,000-square-foot facility has grown into one of the eastside's recognized destinations for weddings, receptions, and special celebrations, having hosted well over 1,400 events. The venue's architecture sets it apart: 84 crystal chandeliers crafted by Schonbek (the same manufacturer behind fixtures at Buckingham Palace and the White House), a 40,000-crystal chandelier anchoring the three-story Crystal Tower, imported Italian marble floors, and two-story columns throughout. Four distinct event spaces serve a range of occasions — the Buchanan Ballroom and its vaulted ceiling and hardwood dance floor accommodates up to 320 guests, the open-air Courtyard Crystal Tower seats up to 300 for ceremonies and receptions, and the Rotunda with its serene fountain works equally well for ceremonies or cocktail hours of up to 225 guests. Dedicated Bridal Suite and Groom's Retreat spaces on the second floor round out the facility. Community Life Center offers exclusive use of the facility — no shared events — along with flexible catering arrangements through a roster of preferred caterers and full bar service through the venue. All first-floor event spaces are handicap accessible, and 182 on-site parking spaces are available for guests.

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  IPFW International Ballroom

  2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA

  • Spaces for 286-572 Guests
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  The International Ballroom at Purdue University Fort Wayne's Walb Union is a contemporary, carpeted ballroom spanning 8,325 square feet on the university's east Fort Wayne campus. Originally established as part of the IPFW campus, the space now operates under Purdue Fort Wayne and serves as a flexible venue for weddings, receptions, conferences, galas, and job fairs. The ballroom divides into two independent salons — Salon A and Salon B — each accommodating up to 286 guests, or the full combined space hosts up to 572. Each configuration comes equipped with wireless and ethernet internet, a motorized projection screen, an audio system with wireless and wired microphone options, tables, seating, and podiums. The Walb Union's location on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus places the ballroom adjacent to ample parking in nearby garages and surface lots, with a neighboring hotel providing accommodation options for out-of-town guests. The Special Events team coordinates bookings and provides on-site support throughout the planning process.

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