Weddings & Receptions in South Bend, IN

South Bend is located at the the southern most bend of the St. Joseph River before it turns and flows into Lake Michigan, at the Indiana Michigan state line. South Bend is one part of a larger area called locally Michiana, and includes the Cities of Mishawaka, Elkhart, Plymouth, Niles and many others, creating a large regional urban area of nearly a million people. Located near the heart of South Bend is the famous University of Notre Dame, home of the fighting irish. Being part of the large metropolatin area called Michiana, South Bend enjoys a more cosmopolatin style that is typical of larger cities like Chicago and New York.

Over the years South Bend and the University of Notre Dame have become a destination wedding hot spot for brides and grooms getting married in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame. Unlike other smaller towns across the country, it is very easy for brides and grooms looking to have the feel of a big city wedding in mid town South Bend. A large variet of professional vendors with big city style dominate the South Bend area and service the wedding dreams of brides and grooms. From jewelers offering the finest platinum wedding bands to gown shops who offer big city designer wedding gowns equal to anything worn by a fairytale princess to Disc Jockeys who will keep your party rockin’ into the wee hours of the morning. . A quick glance at the phone book or Google will also reveal dozens of wedding venues, from tiny chapels to fabulous country clubs that can handle hundreds of guests.

The most famous banquet hall in South Bend is without a doubt Palais Royale, an early twentieth century historic venue much sought after to host wedding receptions. Palais Royal first opened its doors in 1923. Among its ammenities is the huge ballroom and it’s classic European décor, highlighted by one of the largest crystal chandeliers in the area. The Palais Royale is classic elegance.

Looking for more modern facilities, The Gillespie Center located in the fablous Hilton Garden Inn, offers modern big city elegance with a fantastic garden event area. With a staff of professionals dedicated to weddings and servicing the needs of destination brides and grooms at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, many fablous weddings have been heled in the Gillspie ball room.

Now, the wedding venues listed here are only representative of the full range of such facilities available in South Bend and its immediate environs; there are many, many more. However, we think this will give you some idea of what’s available to Michiana residents, and will help you get your own search off to a good start!