Testimonial
Thank you for all you did today to make our luncheon a success! We appreciate everything you and your crew did! The food was wonderful (especially those brownies!) and your staff was courteous and friendly. Again, our many thanks!
— Shelly Triol
Frequently Asked Questions
There is not an additional fee to rent the facility for a reception. It is included in the cost per person. The only exceptions that may apply are for parties with less than 80 guests.
Yes, we do offer that as an option and can recommend an officiant if you need one. The fee for splitting the hall starts at $600 and goes up from there depending on your needs.
A Saturday reception requires a non-refundable $2,000 deposit. A Friday or Sunday reception requires a non-refundable $1,000 deposit. The deposit is applied towards the event balance. If there is a change in event, deposits can be transferred one time to another date/event without any additional fees.
Yes, we are committed to making you a memorable meal, including accommodating specialized food or service needs. Specialized menus may require individual pricing as needed. We also offer complimentary single serving plated meals to those with special dietary needs like vegetarian or gluten free.
Yes, on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. we offer a free bridal tasting. To help you envision a wedding in our facility, we set up the banquet hall for a mock reception. Our guests are treated to samples from a full buffet and a three-tier wedding cake. To attend, you must RSVP so we can plan accordingly for the food and seating arrangements.
The price per person includes, but is not limited to, food, full china service, linen tablecloths and linen napkins, appropriate staffing, use of our centerpieces (optional), free consultation, free bridal tasting, complimentary bottle of champagne for bride and groom, and a free item from the menu package you select. Tax and service fees are additional.
The price per person includes, but is not limited to, food, high quality disposables, linens for the buffet, and appropriate staffing. Full china service is available for an additional cost.
Our standard package allows for a four-hour long event plus the availability of the hall approximately one hour before the start time for set up and decorations. You may book the hall for a longer period of time for an additional fee.
Yes, for receptions held at our banquet hall only, we handle all table settings, place cards and favors. We'll also set up centerpieces for you but request you set up one table as a demonstration for us. If the decorations are not complex, there is no extra charge for the set-up. More elaborate, time-consuming decorations may require an additional charge.
Our staff wears black slacks, a black button up shirt, a black vest and a black tie.
Yes, we do—both on and off-site.
No. Any remaining food is donated to Second Helpings to feed the homeless in Indianapolis.
Both the head count and the final balance are due 10 days prior to your event. At that time, you will be locked in at that number of guests. However, you are allowed to add guests up to the day before your event. No personal checks will be accepted 45 days prior to the event. The total balance is to be paid by certified funds (credit card, cash, money order).
Yes, but the cake must be from a licensed bakery. We do not allow food of any kind from someone's personal kitchen as it is against health department regulations. Please keep in mind the benefits to having Jonathan Byrd's bake your wedding cake: Not only will it be kept fresh in our cooler until right before your event, you won't have to worry about transporting it or it being damaged during delivery. Additionally, there is no cake-cutting fee if Jonathan Byrd's provides the cake. There is a $.50 per person charge cake-cutting fee for cakes from outside bakeries.
The bar will be open when your event begins, with the last call for alcohol 30 minutes prior to the end of the event. Extended bar service is available for an additional fee. Host bars run for four hours; whereas there is no time limit on cash bars. The bar has a set time to open and close.
Yes, we offer plated meals, appetizers, chocolate fountains, specialty displays (such as a candy bar, ice sculptures, mashed potato martini bars) and many more.
Yes, we can arrange for the rental of those items according to your specific wishes.
