Gillespie Conference and Special Event Center 53995 IN-933 • South Bend • IN 46637
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Deals
Special Bonus for NEW 2023 and 2024 Event Bookings!
Choose one of the following:
- Stationary hors d'oeuvres (charcuterie display or seasonal fruits and crackers)
- Chandelier or single layer backdrop
- Champagne wall with house champagne (upgrade to house wine for $15/bottle)
Valid on all new 2023 and 2024 event contracts; valid through 12/31/2024.
Prices: What's this going to cost?
Ceremony Fee
- $500/event
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
If scheduled with a reception
Ceremony fees are $500 when paired with a reception, or $1,000 for ceremony only.
Package Prices
- $70/person and up
All wedding packages include:
- Stationary & butler-passed hors d'oeuvres
- 5-hour premium bar and champagne toast
- Plated or buffet dinner, cake cutting and service, and coffee & tea station
- Linens, napkins, dance floor, votive candles, and setup & teardown
- Special Events Sales Manager to assist with planning and day-of coordination
- Dressing suite, set with a private cocktail reception and surprises for the wedding party, plus a dedicated bridal captain
- 2 nights' deluxe overnight accommodations for the couple
- Complimentary parking
- Group guest room rates and discounts on wedding shower and rehearsal dinner if booked in addition to a reception
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $3,000–12,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 500 | 500 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 500 | 500 |
| Reception | Seated | 500 | |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500. | ||
Please contact the venue for additional capacity information.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Hotel
- Conference Center
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
Map
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