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For ceremony rentals, you will have a one-hour rehearsal the night before your wedding day! This is included in your rental cost!
Yes, of course! Ceremony and Reception rentals gain access to our Bridal Suite and Groom Suite. Reception rentals will gain access to our Stacy Fallis Bridal Suite.
Yes, you can have both the ceremony and reception here! We also offer ceremony-only options. Please reach out to our event manager for more information regarding ceremony-only options!
Yes, insurance is required for weddings and corporate/social events. Please reach out to our event manager for more information regarding this.
All smoking must take place outside of the building. Smoking is not permitted inside the venue.
Service animals are allowed in the building. We do have a lot of our wedding couples ask if their pet can be included in photos/ceremonies. This is allowed if our event manager knows this information before the wedding day. The pet will need to be brought home following the ceremony/photos.
You will have 6 hours of event time. The latest your event can run is Midnight.
Yes, we have a guest Wi-Fi network available. If this is needed, please contact our event manager for more information.
Our parking lot is included in all our rentals, a major perk for a downtown venue! Parking is free for all guests. We have 211 parking spots in our main lot. If needed, we do have an overflow lot that can be opened if necessary.
We are a flameless candle venue. The only flame candle we allow is a unity candle during a wedding ceremony. Confetti/balloons are prohibited from the venue. Sparklers are allowed OUTSIDE the building for grand exits ONLY.
Yes, but there are limitations. Please reach out to the event manager to inquire about these limitations.
Sarah Bratcher
Scottish Rite Cathedral Events
Event Manager
Office: (317) 262-3110
650 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
indysrcevents.com
We allow three hours prior to the start time of the event for set-up. After the event is concluded, we typically allow 2-3 hours for clean-up. Catering will take care of all of your table and chair tear-down.
Vendors gain access to the building three hours before the start time of the event.
Yes! Please find our preferred vendor list under our ‘Venue’ dropdown on our website. This list provides vendors who have been in our building multiple times and know our venue well! We trust these vendors with our beautiful venue.
Yes! You are welcome to work with your own vendors for music, florals, decorations, and other services, provided they are fully insured and you let us know who you have chosen! However, please keep in mind that Kahn’s Catering is the only exclusive, required vendor at the Scottish Rite.
We do have a list of preferred vendors to help make your event historic.
No, we have no off-season discounts. Our pricing remains the same throughout the entire year. Weekday events are lower in rental fees compared to weekend events.
No, we have no hidden fees. Our extra fees that are communicated to all clients are our Security Fee and Damage Deposit. Damage Deposit Refunded After Event, Pending No Major Damages to Building.
Our rental fee includes ALL your chairs and ALL your round tables. Set-up and tear-down of your tables and chairs are included! You will have 6 hours of event time and 3 hours of on-site prep time and access for your vendors. Ceremony and Reception rentals gain access to our Bridal Suite and Groom Suite. Reception rentals will gain access to our Stacy Fallis Bridal Suite. Our parking lot is included in all our rentals, a major perk for a downtown venue! Ceremony rentals will also gain an hour of rehearsal the night before their wedding.
Yes! We have a handicap accessible entrance and 4 elevators on-site.
Our event venue is indoor ONLY. However, our Meridian Street steps make for some beautiful photos!
We host all types of events, from weddings, corporate/social events, proms, anniversaries, and MORE!
