Where to Tie the Knot in Fort Wayne

A dedicated memorial for our Nation’s war veterans, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne provides a historical event space that is perfect for couples wanting a grand wedding. The venue offers several rooms for indoor event space; each venue can host any style and size of wedding. The 6,000-square-foot Rooftop Lounge accommodating up to 175 guests offers a large full-service bar and restaurant, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and access to the outdoor patio. Accommodating 328 guests within its 8,000 square feet of space, The Appleseed Room has neutral colors, high, wood beam ceiling, pendant lighting, and dance floor.

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN, Phone: 260-482-9502, Facebook

For well over five decades, Ceruti's Banquet & Event Center has been a staple in the Fort Wayne area providing elegant event spaces for any style of wedding. This is a good choice for couples who need full-service planning and execution for their wedding. Ceruti’s Banquet & Event Center and Ceruti’s Summit Park offer lots of venue choices, with Ceruti’s Banquet Hall being the largest. Accommodating up to 800 guests in its 12,000-square-foot space, this venue has a wood dance floor, high ceilings, and wood columns. Ceruti’s Summit Park’s Diamond Room has 8,000 square feet, accommodating 400 guests, and features a double-sided fireplace and dance floor. Numerous wedding packages are available.

Ceruti's Banquet & Event Center, 6325 Illinois Road, Fort, Wayne, IN, Phone: 260-207-2000

The historic Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is an ideal location for couples hosting vintage or traditional weddings. The venue provides the Rooftop Terrace for outdoor ceremonies. It accommodates 80 seated guests and features globe streetlamps, comfortable outdoor furniture, and panoramic views of the cityscape. Accommodating 220 guests, the Ballroom’s neutral color scheme and historic architecture includes dark wood finishes, sconce lighting, wood columns, expansive windows, and a large dance floor. All-inclusive wedding packages are optional. The highly sought after ballroom and rooftop terrace are rented together.

Embassy Theatre, 125 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN, Phone: 260-424-6287

Located on Honway Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Firehouse Reception Hall provides an event venue that is ideal for couples wanting a traditional wedding. This venue offers two large rooms that are air-conditioned, both with over 3,000 square feet of event space and accommodating up to 250 guests. The venue has high ceilings, polished, concrete floors, and wood trim. The rooms also provide a dance floor, pristine white walls, great acoustics, and modern lighting. The wedding venue can be tailored to couples’ personalities and needs. Firehouse Reception Hall offers a full-service bar, catering services, and a complimentary parking lot.

Firehouse Reception Hall, 3322 Honway Street, Fort Wayne, IN, Phone: 260-749-2929

A botanical conservatory nestled in the heart of Fort Wayne’s bustling downtown, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory offers couples a natural oasis in the city, making this venue ideal for a garden wedding. The Terrace Garden’s warm and inviting ambience is the setting for outdoor weddings.

This space accommodates 250 seated guests and offers a brick terrace on two-levels, a tent with a dance floor, and a flowing pool. The Magnolia Room seats up to 150 guests in this greenhouse-style space with a large glass ceiling and access to the outdoor Showcase Garden. The venue offers tables and chairs.

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN, Phone: 260-427-6440