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The Croatian Center in Merrillville, Indiana is a beautiful event venue that offers a touch of European charm with modern sophistication.

Imagine a light-filled foyer, perhaps adorned with sparkling chandeliers and rich tapestries that whisper of European heritage. The main event space is a vision. Imagine a banquet hall bathed in warm, natural light that streams through expansive windows. Pristine white tablecloths adorn each table, inviting conversation and laughter. Lush greenery and pops of colorful flowers add a touch of vibrancy. A spacious dance floor beckons you to celebrate under the soft glow of strategically placed spotlights.

But The Croatian Center offers more than just a grand hall. Perhaps there's a charming outdoor courtyard, a hidden gem, where lights illuminate the space in the evening. Imagine a wrought-iron gazebo draped in ivy, the perfect spot for an intimate ceremony or a breath of fresh air.

This is The Croatian Center – a place where timeless elegance meets modern comfort. It's a blank canvas waiting for your special occasion to unfold, promising an event as beautiful and unique as you are.

The Croatian Center Paired with Dimitri's Catering offers a variety of services to make your event unforgettable, including:

  • Event planning: They can help you with everything from menu selection to decor and rentals.
  • Catering: They offer a wide variety of cuisine options to suit your taste and budget. You can see a sample menu on their website [Dimitri's Catering Menu].
  • Bar service: They can provide a full bar or cash bar for your event.
  • Staffing: They have a team of experienced staff members who will ensure that your event runs smoothly.

Here are some of the things that make The Croatian Center, partnered with Dimitri's Catering, a great choice for your event:

  • Beautiful space: The Croatian Center is a grand and elegant venue that can accommodate up to 350 guests.
  • Versatile space: The venue can be configured to accommodate a variety of event types, from weddings and receptions to corporate events and family gatherings.
  • Experienced staff: Dimitri's Catering has a team of experienced staff members who will ensure that your event runs smoothly.
  • Delicious food: Dimitri's Catering offers a wide variety of cuisine options to suit your taste and budget.

If you're looking for a beautiful and elegant event venue in Merrillville, Indiana, then The Croatian Center, partnered with Dimitri's Catering, is a great option to consider. They can help you create a memorable event that your guests will be talking about for years to come.

FAQ

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

No

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?

$500

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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering

Weddingwire
4.7/5 24 reviews
Google
4.6/5 180 reviews
Brandon
Brandon Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best banquet hall around!!

Croatian center is an amazing hall!!! It has an amazing view at sunset. Zarko who helps you is the most amazing person I know. He is easy going and will do anything you need to make sure your day is running smoothly. I will recommend Croatian center to anyone.
D
Destiny Sent on 10/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our fairytale

Zarko and his parents are amazing. He’s very flexible and did everything in his power to make our day special. Everything was amazing!
S
Shatio Sent on 06/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue! Food is phenomenal and so are the staff!

Dimitri's Catering is phenomenal! Zarko the owner helped me throught the entire process and gave superb suggestions to ensure that my wedding was fabulous! My family and I always use Dimitri's Catering, they never disappoint! I give them 10 thumbs up!!!
J
Jodi Sent on 06/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

lovely outside setting, great venue, terrific staff

Our organization holds an annual dinner for approximately 170 people each June; I have used this venue 3 years in a row (most recently in June of 2019). The setting is lovely, staff is great and Zarko, the manager, is extremely flexible and accommodating. They are excellent in with working with me on specific allergies and requests, (i.e. gluten free for celiac disease, nut allergies, etc.). The food tastes great and is a good value. We offer three options to our guests, a steak, chicken and vegetarian option. The feedback was very positive on all three dishes. I highly recommend checking them out.
Crystal
Crystal Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

My Day was perfect. Food was great and service was accommodating
E
Ed Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Zarko was truly a pleasure. He was always available to answer questions leading up to the wedding, which greatly helped ease our minds and stress level. The appearance of the hall, the service, and the quality of the food were all top notch!! We would highly recommend Dimitri’s Catering and The Croatian Center as a venue for a wedding.
Y
Yolanda Sent on 09/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter recently had her wedding reception at the Croatian Center in Merrillville (08/18/2018). I can't tell you how pleased my daughter and I were with how things turned out. Zarko and his staff are top notch and were always available to help answer questions and help guide us through the process. The staff is friendly and so very helpful. The room and grounds are beautiful. The food was AMAZING! They cook everything fresh in the kitchen, food is top quality and fresh. The day after my daughters wedding I can't tell you how many calls I received from our guest just wanting to tell us how much fun they had and how good the food was. If you are looking for a place that will provide real value with a friendly staff good food and drinks look no further. I don't think you can find a better place in NWI to have a wedding or any other event where you will feel you got exactly what you wanted and more.
J
Jonn Sent on 09/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Everything exceeded our daughter's expectations! Thank you, Zarko, for making her wedding day complete.
T
Taylor Sent on 07/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Dimitri's Catering was amazing! The food was delicious and the service was incredible. All of my guests had an amazing time. Zarko was very easy to work with and helped out a ton on the day of our wedding.
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Zarko is great to work with and made my wedding perfect. I had so many compliments on the food and venue. He answered all of my questions and was very professional. I would highly recommend for a venue and you are the only wedding that night.
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The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering frequently asked questions

The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Croatian Center by Dimitri's Catering is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.5 in average response time.
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