Frequently Asked Questions

All The Questions You Have; Answered In This Q&A!

What Are The Facility Rental Costs?

The Crane Bay Event Center venue rental costs and food and beverage minimums vary based on the day and month of your event. 

What does the "Food and Beverage Minimum" Refer to?

The food and beverage minimum refers to the least you must spend when selecting your menu, including food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (not including service charge or cash bar sales).

What does the Facility Rental Include?

What is the Service Charge?

There is 23% service charge added to all food and beverage arrangements. This fee covers the set-up, tear down, serving staff and kitchen labor (Not Including Bartenders and Security).

Can I bring in my Own Caterer?

Crystal Catering is the exlusive caterer at Crane Bay.

Can I Bring My Own Cake from a Baker?

Yes, however the bakery or cake provider for your event must be licensed.

Is there an additional ceremony Fee?

We do not charge any additional ceremony fee at our venue!

Where is Parking Located?

We have 1200 convenient parking spots located on the south side of our building (at $5 via credit card payment per space or the host can add the cost for parking to their bill)! We also have 30 complimentary spaces located on the east side of our building and 15 parking spaces for staff or talent located on the west side of our building.

What is the Maximum Capacity?

Our maximum seated capacity is (650) and maximum standing capacity is (1,500). The patio’s standing capacity is (200)!

Reception

PATIO CAPACITY
Theater Style: 170ppl
Standing: 200ppl

EAST BAY CAPACITY
Theater Style: 160ppl
Standing: 150ppl

CENTERBAY CAPACITY
Theater Style: 230ppl
Seated Rounds: 200ppl
Standing: 500ppl

HIGH BAY CAPACITY
Theater Style: 350ppl
Seated Rounds: 450ppl
Standing: 550ppl

Ceremony

PATIO CAPACITY
Theater Style: 170ppl
Standing: 200ppl

EAST BAY CAPACITY
Theater Style: 160ppl
Standing: 150ppl

CENTERBAY CAPACITY
Theater Style: 230ppl
Seated Rounds: 200ppl
Standing: 500ppl

HIGH BAY CAPACITY
Theater Style: 350ppl
Seated Rounds: 450ppl
Standing: 550ppl

We Are Thrilled!


Thank you so much, Amanda, for all you and your staff did to make the event such a success! From my preliminary review of the numbers, this Roast was the most successful regarding funds raised. We are thrilled! Will look forward to working with you next year!!

Gina - Indianapolis Legal Aid Society

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

It Went Off Without a Hitch


I wanted to say thank you for a wonderful event. It went off without a hitch! You and your team were once again amazing and on it, I never had to “find” you guys as you were always a step ahead of me!

Mary - Brooks

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

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