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From 75 to 500 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn provides a historic wedding venue in the heart of Indianapolis. Once used as a railroad stop, the building provides a romantic location for weddings and hotel guests.

Facilities and Capacity
The Romanesque Revival style stands out among the modern city. It’s grand hall provides a stunning reception space with soaring barreled ceilings and a decorative stained glass window. The grand hall is able to accommodate up to 600 guests for your reception. The Illinois Street ballroom offers a neutral pallet and city views for smaller ceremonies and events.

Services Offered
The event coordinator will provide complimentary items to each couple. Along with the use of the facility, you’ll receive champagne toasts, overnight accommodations and complementary centerpieces. Each table on site comes with linens, chairs and china for your convenience. Their additional event services include:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Event rentals
  • Bridal suite
  • Event planning
  • Lighting/sound


Accommodation
Not only will your guests gaze at the stunning architecture of Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn, they can even stay in their luxury rooms. Group rates are available upon request.

History
Built in 1888, the station now sits on the National Register of Historic Places. It once held the title of America’s first union station. At one point, the building had five railroad tracks running though it’s facility. The tracks moved train cars, which held passengers like Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Edison.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 40 years in business

  • We speak Spanish

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$54

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn

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The Grand Hall at Union Station receives rave reviews from couples for its historical architecture, spacious layout, and magical atmosphere. The venue's open spaces, train station influence, and photography spots are highlighted as exceptional. Event coordinators, chefs, and staff are praised for their hard work in ensuring a smooth wedding day, with specific mention of Jenessa and Eva for their outstanding contributions. The food receives high praise, with guests considering it the best wedding food they've had. The level of care, dedication, and attention to detail from the staff, particularly Eva, is emphasized as exemplary, leaving couples thrilled with their dream weddings at the Grand Hall.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Grand Hall at Union Station receives rave reviews from couples for its historical architecture, spacious layout, and magical atmosphere. The venue's open spaces, train station influence, and photography spots are highlighted as exceptional. Event coordinators, chefs, and staff are praised for their hard work in ensuring a smooth wedding day, with specific mention of Jenessa and Eva for their outstanding contributions. The food receives high praise, with guests considering it the best wedding food they've had. The level of care, dedication, and attention to detail from the staff, particularly Eva, is emphasized as exemplary, leaving couples thrilled with their dream weddings at the Grand Hall.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 43 reviews
Google
4.2/5 4395 reviews
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 01/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue in Indianapolis

We looked at so many venues in Indianapolis and this one blew us both away! It's absolutely perfect for a large wedding and the space is jaw dropping. We had so many compliments on the food, the space, and the staff. Eva was the BEST to work with!
Kendall
Kendall Sent on 11/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful & Historic Venue Creates a Magical Evening

We loved having our wedding at the Grand Hall at Union Station! From the moment we toured it for the first time, we knew this venue was special. It's historical architecture speaks for itself, and the history within it's walls made our wedding atmosphere one to remember. We loved the open space it provided, the train station influence that we incorporated into our day, and the magical elements all over the venue. We had incredible spots for photography & video footage, the upper landing was the perfect spot for a first dance & the old bar was such a crowd pleaser throughout the nice. We can't say enough good things about this venue!

The event coordinators, chefs, & staff worked so hard to make our day run smoothly, and they succeeded! From the decor set up, to the food prep, to the logistics of the day, every person involved played their part well and contributed to a beautiful executed wedding day. We loved Jenessa so much, and all her coworkers who also contributed to the success of the day.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue

We had an amazing experience getting married at Union Station. The space is unique, classic, spacious yet intimate, and everything I could have ever wanted for our big day! The venue corrdinator Eva was extremely personable and helpful throughout the entire process. The staff there all the way down to the bartenders and servers were incredibly kind. We had the wedding of our dreams here and the photos we got back were beyond stunning! Thank you union station!
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Elizabeth Sent on 07/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful!

My husband and I fell in love with the Grand Hall of the Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis the first time we stepped through the doors, but the staff is what convinced us to book our wedding there. The events staff's responsiveness, experience, professionalism, and personal touch made our wedding a stress-free and unforgettable experience.

My husband and I were supposed to get married in 2020, but COVID. The staff contacted us to check in and see how we were doing and helped us make the incredibly difficult decision to move our wedding date. They were compassionate and patient -- even though I'm sure they were dealing with PLENTY themselves. They were absolutely wonderful in working with us to move our original date.

Every single person we worked with -- from the director of events, to the engineer who changed the lock on our hotel room door -- gave us INCREDIBLE personal service. We HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone getting married without reservation.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 07/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Experience

Megan from the Crowne Plaza was the first vendor we met with and she set the bar so high no one else even came close to matching it. Incredibly responsive, which made us feel VERY well taken care of and completely secure in the process. The venue itself is GORGEOUS and perfect for what we were looking for: classic and timeless. The structure has beautiful details, which means we really didn't need to add many extra details. It was exactly what we were looking for!
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Cibele Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Amazing

Best experience ever. Our wedding was perfect thanks to the professionalism of all employees at Union Station.
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Catherine Sent on 02/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

I don’t have anything but amazing things to say about Crowne Plaza Downtown Indy. My husband and I got married in the Illinois Ballroom, which overlooks Illinois Street downtown. The venue itself was beautiful but the people and service were remarkable. Casey Perry was our Wedding Coordinator; she was always responsive, kind and helpful. She personally sees to ensuring the wedding décor is setup the way you intended. Devin was our wedding day coordinator, ensuring the day of the wedding everything goes smoothly. Devin went above and beyond his responsibilities. The servers and bartenders were fantastic as well. It was so clear the entire venue wanted to make this day as special as they could.
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 12/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Night

My husband and I had the best experience with the Crowne Plaza. I love old buildings, and the Illinois Street Ballroom was the perfect fit for us. It wasn't overwhelmingly grand, but had the perfect view of the cityscape (even our church was within sight), and the magical Christmas feel (they provided us with a large Christmas tree in the room). It provided the perfect old time, intimate feel among the city lights. Couldn't have been better! The staff and Casey were wonderful to work with!
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Gabby Sent on 08/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The staff went above and beyond for us on our day. It was an afforadable venue with that didn’t affect the quality of the service. Everyone was amazing, especially Casey.
E
Erica Sent on 07/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding was truly better than I could have ever imagine thanks to this venue. The planning started with Casey Perry! She was extremely professional and organized from the start. She made the wedding planning process exponentially easier and brought my vision to life. The venue is absolutely stunning in of itself which takes the pressure off of decorating. So many of my guests commented on how breathtaking the Grand Hall was. It was so convenient having the bar and catering taken care of at the venue as well. I am still receiving compliments on how great the food was! If you are planning a wedding in the Indy area, I strongly urge you to at least tour Union Station because one look at it sold me!
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Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn frequently asked questions

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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