A Unique Venue for Wedding Receptions

An Unforgettable Venue in Downtown Indianapolis

The Crane Bay Event Center is one of Indianapolis’s premier wedding reception venues, offering a stunning, contemporary space designed to make your celebration as effortless as it is unforgettable.

Our complimentary in-house draping system allows couples to transform the venue into a beautifully flowing experience, with separate areas for the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing, and each space revealed at just the right moment. This unique feature adds a touch of drama and elegance that your guests will remember long after the last dance.

Couples consistently share how stress-free their day felt, thanks to our full-service event team that handles every detail from start to finish. With furniture, lighting, and an in-house sound system included throughout the space, you’ll enjoy both convenience and value, with no need to juggle multiple vendors or rentals.

At The Crane Bay Event Center, we make it easy for you to simply relax, celebrate, and enjoy your wedding day, while we take care of everything else.

A magical venue for wedding receptions

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The Food Was Superb!!


I just wanted to thank everyone that helped make Annie and Joe’s wedding/reception such a happy, fun event. We and the bride and groom cannot stop talking about it… The staff at Crane Bay was fantastic, so helpful, professional, friendly, accommodating, just made us feel like we were the only ones to have a reception there. The set up was better than I imagined. The food was superb!! We could not be happier with everything. Thanks again for a great time.

Patty - Mother of the Bride

Simply Perfect


Everything was simply perfect, PERFECT!! My parents couldn’t stop saying enough compliments about the venue and the venue staff. It was decorated absolutely beautifully and literally EVERY single person on staff at Crane Bay was absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much for not only ensuring Kevin and I were happy but for also taking such amazing care of my parents.

Kaleigh and Kevin - Bride and Groom

Bridechilla


June 2nd was a perfect day and all of your help and service was greatly appreciated. John and I felt no stress and that we were well taken care of! Our friends and family raved about the impeccable service and delicious food! You have an incredible venue and an amazing staff. Thank you for everything and allowing me to be a brideCHILLA instead of a brideZILLA. You all rock.

Claire - Bride

Phenomenal from Start to Finish


Amy Keemer was phenomenal to work with from start to finish! When we walked in to tour for our wedding, we knew this was the place. The atmosphere is so fun with the lighted columns. The food was delicious and our guests loved that we did a “non traditional” sit down meal. We opted for sliders and mac n’ cheese, our favorite foods! We were able to drop off our decor early in the week and pick up the Monday after our wedding so we didn’t feel rushed to pick up. The wait staff was wonderful and really took care of my husband and I and our parent tables! I highly recommend The Crane Bay for anyone looking to host an event!

Meg - Bride

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