Gillespie Conference and Special Event Center 53995 IN-933 • South Bend • IN 46637
Gillespie Conference and Special Event Center
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Prices: What's this going to cost?
Ceremony Fee
- $500–1,000/event
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
If scheduled with a reception
Ceremony fees are discounted if booked in addition to the reception.
Package Prices
- $74/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 coffee & tea station
- Linens, 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
- Deluxe overnight accommodations for the couple with a bottle of champagne the night of the reception
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $6,000/event and up
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
Capacity
Indoors | Outdoors | ||
---|---|---|---|
Ceremony | Seated | 600 | 600 |
Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 600 | 600 |
Reception | Seated | 600 | |
Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 600. |
Please contact the venue for additional capacity information.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
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
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
Map

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