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Sarah  Bratcher
Sarah Bratcher
Event Manager

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97 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Scottish Rite Cathedral is a classic wedding venue located in Indianapolis, Indiana that provides a timeless backdrop for a perfect celebration. This gothic 1929 building has beautiful, historical architecture and iconic event spaces that make it a remarkable setting for a one-of-a-kind wedding.

Facilities and Capacity
This cathedral offers 116,000 square feet of Tudor Gothic space that includes six amazing rooms with sophisticated marble, wood, and stained glass interiors. Whether you are hosting a large or intimate gathering, this venue will provide you with flexible spaces that can be laid out in several different ways. The Grand Hall is great for events with a large number of guests, accommodating 600 for a seated dinner and 2,000 for a cocktail reception. The breathtaking ballroom features beautiful wood floors, a stunning chandelier, and natural window light that streams in throughout the day. It accommodates 400 people for a seated dinner and 1,000 for a cocktail reception. The South Lounge is a cozier space with lower ceilings and wooden paneling that evokes the feeling of vintage sophistication, accommodating anywhere from 200-300 people. Tiler’s Room is an intimate space suited for smaller events, featuring a gothic arched door and accommodating 50-60 guests. The impressive theater looks very much like a handcrafted church that offers a historical setting for a ceremony of up to 1,100 guests or a reception of up to 200.

Services Offered
Scottish Rite Cathedral will help host your dream wedding by reflecting your style and taste, transforming your chosen event space into a distinctive spot that can be enjoyed by you and your guests. These are the following services that are provided:

  • Newly renovated bridal suite
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Chairs and tables
  • Event planning
  • Parking

Cuisine
The exclusive caterer for Scottish Rite is Kahn’s Catering. They will make sure that you have a special experience and a menu that complements your event. Their talented executive chefs will prepare delicious dishes made from scratch that suit your style and delight your taste buds.

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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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
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December

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Reviews of Scottish Rite Cathedral

Weddingwire
4.8/5 47 reviews
Google
4.8/5 1030 reviews
Reilly
Reilly Sent on 03/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular Wedding Venue

My wife and I had an incredible experience working with the Scottish Rite Cathedral to make our wedding, truly a dream come true! From the staff, food, and venue to the outstanding service we received, we have only positive things to say about the SRC. Sarah was so helpful and even let me utilize the space for our wife and I's one-year anniversary. She was so surprised and made it another unforgettable moment for us. The venue is beautiful and well-kept. It will now always hold a special place in our heart!
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Sheryl Sent on 07/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A fairy tale evening

We used Scottish Rite for my daughter's wedding reception. The staff was great to work with. The venue is beautiful! and our guests raved about it. The food, catered by Kahn's, is the best in the city. I've been to a lot of rubber chicken receptions. This is gourmet cooking. A perfect evening.
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Sent on 06/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Truly A Dream Wedding Venue

This place is incredibly beautiful!! We cannot say enough good things about our experience with The Scottish Rite. From the very first correspondence all the way through to our event we dealt with a profession team that truly cares about their client's experience. The planning process was efficient and detail-oriented making sure we were covering all our bases, but also making sure we were spending our time effectively. Grace and the rest of the team are excellent at their jobs and made sure we had the absolute perfect wedding experience. This venue speak for itself. All of my guests were asking "How did you find this place?". My absolute favorite part of doing the first dance on the main floor with all of the guests over-looking on the balcony, truly magical. Could not have imagined a more spectacular venue. Thank you for all the great work you did leading up to and during our special day!!!
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Nicole Sent on 04/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, affordable venue

The Scottish Rite Cathedral is truly the most wonderful, gorgeous, and stunning gem you will find in the Pittsburgh region. Best of all, the venue is incredibly affordable. We would have been able to have the wedding ceremony and reception in this stunning venue for the same price as a fire hall that really looked like a school cafeteria. I mention that because many times you will see venues advertise that they are affordable and then you see the venue rate is $10,000, but not here. When you walk into the Scottish Rite Cathedral you will be in awe of this beautiful and historical venue. In the lobby, tall columns adorn the huge room with vaulted ceiling and stained glass light fixtures. The female restroom in the lobby would be a beautiful space for the bride to get ready. We fell in love with this venue, but unfortunately we were one of the couples who had to cancel our wedding at the last minute due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cathedral was incredible throughout the whole process and they were happy to help us however they could. We decided not to reschedule our event at the Cathedral and had a very small wedding instead. With that said, Dawn and the Scottish Rite Cathedral team were truly fantastic to work with. Dawn was incredibly kind and answered all of our questions promptly. You should 100% tour this venue, you will fall in love with it.
Kim
Kim S. Sent on 12/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Venue Come True!

This venue is a dream! We had SRC on our list as our number on choice even before we got engaged, so we knew we would love it. However, we did not expect the service to be so wonderful, too! So, the venue is beautiful, the service was very responsive, the staff was helpful, and the building is clean and spacious for large weddings. We had our whole event there, which started in the South Lounge for a pre-cocktail, moved to the Theater for our ceremony, then the balcony for post-cocktails, and finally we partied in the ballroom. The whole event was on time, flowed well, and the staff worked great with our planner. You can tell that Kahn’s and Grace communicate well, and they work together to ensure everything runs smoothly. We would have our wedding here again, again, again, and again! We loved it here!
Ashlee
Ashlee Sent on 07/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding venue!

The Scottish Rite was a dream venue from the start, but it far exceeded our expectations! The venue itself took our breath away...as it did for all of our guests. Grace is an absolute blessing as she is quick to respond, super accommodating, and just an overall incredible coordinator throughout the whole process. She answered all of my questions so patiently, and worked closely with me to make sure my wedding day was everything I imagined it to be. We had in town and out of town guests that were in awe of the venue and the beautiful backdrop it provided for our wedding! The ease of having Kahn's partnered with them made for the best and easiest wedding planning experience! I would HIGHLY recommend Grace and the Scottish Rite team!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 05/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful venue

We couldn’t have imagined a better place to have our reception. The quality of service we received went beyond our expectations. Not to mention the Scottish Rite is absolutely beautiful with such ornate details. Thank you for making our day so special and stress-free!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 04/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

I can't imagine our wedding anywhere else. The ballroom is so elegant and perfect for the look we wanted. Grace is so helpful and calm throughout the planning process and day of.
P
Phil Sent on 11/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Reception!

Grace at SCR was incredible at being very responsive and accommodating. The beauty of the venue was the most talked about aspect of our amazing wedding and the vendors all loved working with Grace and her team as well!!
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Tara Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of Our Dreams

My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams on November 3rd! Grace was so easy to communicate with. She responded to emails or calls quickly and was both knowledgable and kind. My husband and I wouldn't have changed a thing about our wedding. Our guests had an amazing time too!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
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I had the honor of presiding over a beautiful wedding ceremony at the Scottish Rite recently and I was pleasantly pleased with all of what the facility had to offer. My couple were amazed at the class of workmanship , the space, the mode setting, the works! No to mention all of the helpful people that work there as well. The Scottish Rite offers everyone a great wedding venue. Rev. Ida-May Hanson Happy Ever After Wedding Officiants

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Scottish Rite Cathedral frequently asked questions

Scottish Rite Cathedral includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Scottish Rite Cathedral for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Scottish Rite Cathedral offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Scottish Rite Cathedral offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Scottish Rite Cathedral offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Scottish Rite Cathedral offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Scottish Rite Cathedral is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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