Weddings

The Center for Visual and Performing Arts is a perfect place to hold one of the most memorable days of your life! Our attentive staff can help make the wedding day of your dreams a beautiful reality. With unique options for showers, brunches, cocktail parties and receptions, we can help you plan a one-of-a-kind event for 35 to 450 guests.

Our elegant dining room features crystal chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring to full view the scenic exterior surroundings. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring to full view the scenic exterior surroundings. Our outdoor brick terrace, gardens, art gallery, spiral staircase and skylight atrium make a beautiful backdrop for an unforgettable evening.

Great receptions don't just happen; they must be planned down to the last detail. The Center's Event Planners, Christine Carbonare and Lillie Beckman, and owners Executive Chef Hugo Francisco Perea-Arteaga and Maria E. Arteaga, will provide everything you need, including a menu that will suit your palate as well as your budget.  

Amenities available:

• Outdoor terrace for wedding ceremonies
• Audiovisual equipment
• Bride’s room with private bath
• Custom ice sculptures
• Flatscreen TV for videos or slideshows
• Glass and crystal table settings
• Separate bar with glassware
• Tray service, no bulky carts
• Unique settings for cocktails
• Variety of table configurations

Call the Events Office at 219-836-1930 for more information and dining room availability. We are happy to meet with you to discuss ideas to make your wedding day uniquely yours.