We want to ensure your wedding planning experience, and most importantly your wedding day, are as stress free as possible. Here is what is included in our venue rental:

• Venue and Access: Climate-controlled venue for 5-6 hour of event time (depending on type of event), decorating the day of the event, and 1-hour for a ceremony rehearsal

• Furniture: Use of our round and rectangle tables, cocktail tables, and neutral-colored upholstered chairs

• Essentials: Standard white linens, real dishes, and glassware are all included

• Set Up and Tear Down: Our staff will set up AND tear down all tables, chairs, linens, dishes, etc. for your event, including cleaning

• Decor Highlights: In addition to our naturally beautiful space, we have romantic, decorative lights, soft drapery, chandelier, and altars

• Dressing Rooms: We offer two on-site dressing rooms with access all day for those who rent The Grand or have their ceremony and reception in Th Ballroom Suite

• Professional Guidance: With over 30 years of experience, our event staff will provide timely correspondence and professional event planning advice to help make your wedding the best day ever

We strongly believe that excellent food and drinks are at the heart of every event!

• Food Catering: All food and beverages must come through Bread & Chocolate due to Health Department and insurance regulations. We pride ourselves in our scratch-made food and offer several curated catering packages designed to take the guesswork out of planning. From hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail hour to full-service plated meals, our in-house team handles everything from the first bite to the final cleanup.

• Bar Services: We have our Indiana State Liquor License which means all alcohol must be provided by us and no outside alcohol may be brought in. We offer several seamless bar packages designed to keep the spirits high. From great beer and wine selections to a full premium open bar, our professional bartenders handle everything, including the glassware, garnishes, and ice. Just pick your tier, and we’ll handle the pours!

All fees (food, drink, venue rental) are included in the event minimum, with the exception of 7% sales tax and 20% service charge.

Due to event minimums, we are unable to offer just a ceremony package.

We’d be honored to host you! Securing your date is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Inquire: Reach out via email, our contact form, or give us a call. We will talk you through the wedding options we have, dates, and pricing.

2. The Tour: We’ll invite you in for a walkthrough to make sure the vibe is just right.

3. Seal the Deal: Once you're ready, we’ll create an estimate that holds the date for (7) days. To book, you will need to sign a contract and pay a deposit of 33% of the estimated total. Once the contract is signed and deposit paid, the date is officially yours!

While we love that our space doesn’t require a lot of additional decorating, we want your event to reflect your unique style!

• Decorating Times: You are welcome to start decorating at 9am the day of your event.

• Decorating Policies: You are more than welcome to bring in florals, signage, and tabletop decor to make the space your own. To keep our venue looking its best for everyone, we just ask that you skip the "permanent" stuff (like nails or glue) and anything that’s a bit of a pain to clean up (like glitter or confetti). If you have a big installation idea, just run it by us first. When you book, we will provide you with our official decorating policies. Some were put in place in order to preserve the historic nature of the building and others to comply with our liability insurance and Fire Marshal regulations. If you have specific questions about decorating restrictions, please contact us and we’d be happy to discuss!

• Bread & Chocolate Rentals: While we don’t have formal decorating rentals, we do provide romantic lighting, soft drapery, a Gallery chandelier, altar, linens, whiskey barrels, and more that are all included in your room rental cost. Some items are subject to availability.

For ceremony and receptions in either The Grand or The Ballroom Suite, we guarantee that your rehearsal will be Thursday prior to your event.

We do! We have two beautiful rooms that are decorated and furnished and picture-perfect, The Loft and The Library. The dressing rooms are located on the second floor of the Old Bag Factory. Brides and/or grooms who have booked the Ballroom Suite or the entire floor for their ceremony and reception, can use the dressing rooms at no additional charge. Others are welcome to rent either or both spaces for an additional cost, subject to availability.

We’re here to make sure the "venue side" of your day is flawless! Our dedicated team works with you leading up to the event to nail down your perfect layout and timeline. On the day of, we manage the "behind-the-scenes" magic- coordinating our kitchen, bar, and service staff so your dinner and drinks are served perfectly.

To ensure your personal details (like vendor arrivals, family photos, and decor) get the 1:1 attention they deserve, we highly recommend hiring a Day-of Coordinator. This allows us to focus on the building and service while they focus entirely on you. We have a list of wonderful local partners we’d love to introduce you to!

We do! We love bringing a taste of Bread & Chocolate to your home, office, or other event spaces. We offer a variety of off-site options, from "drop-and-go" platters to full-service catering with our professional staff. Reach out to us with your event details, and we’ll help you build a custom menu that travels perfectly!

We love a sweet finish! We offer a delicious variety of house-made desserts and classic cakes that are perfect for any celebration. While we specialize in crowd-pleasing flavors and standard finishes rather than custom-decorated wedding cakes, we want you to have the wedding of your dreams.

Because of this, we are happy to make a special exception to our "no outside food" rule for wedding cakes! As long as your cake comes from a licensed professional baker, you are more than welcome to bring it into the venue. If you’re looking for a recommendation, we’ve worked with some incredible local bakers and would be happy to share our favorites with you!

Absolutely! We want you to be 100% confident in your menu. Once you’ve narrowed down your top choices, we can schedule a complimentary tasting. Tastings are packaged up your tasting to go so that you may take it and share it with whomever you'd like and are reserved for those who have already booked.

Yes! We are excited to now offer elopement packages Monday-Thursday. Please contact us for more information.

We are proud to offer free parking here at Bread & Chocolate. There are plenty of parking space available with three different parking lots that guests can use. If you are interested in a parking map, please contact us and we would be happy to send that to you.

Our hors d'oeuvres are meant to provide a snack for guests before the meal. So you can’t expect to make a meal of them, but they will definitely be a delicious treat to hold you over until the meal is served! On occasion we have offered hors d’oeuvre buffets. Please let us know if this is what you are interested in and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Children ages 2-6 receive their dinner at half price, and children under 2 years of age eat for free. If there is a hosted bar, we charge everyone under 21 the nonalcoholic drink price. For more information on pricing, please contact us.

Due to our extremely busy schedule, we do not allow any photographer to take pictures in any of our spaces (including our lobby) on any date unless it is for an event booked on site.  

Unfortunately, regulations do not allow us to let guests take leftover food home. In an effort to not let good food go to waste, we have made arrangements with local non-profits and donate leftover food locally (see “What does Bread & Chocolate do to care for the community?” FAQ).

Over the years, we have chosen to make several changes that help us care for our environment. We are thankful to our caring and committed staff who help us carry out these tasks and are proud of our efforts. We look forward to continuing to improve and explore new ways in which we can be a part of caring for our environment. Some of the ways in which we care for the environment:

• We are serious about recycling. We recycle everything we can, including all food packaging, packaging from orders, mail, scrap paper, plastic, metal, and glass.

• We use real tableware, napkins, and tablecloths for onsite events.

• We compost food waste.

• We donate leftover food to local non-profits (since we are not allowed to let guests take leftovers home).

• We have worked to eliminate paper from our systems and are diligent about using scrap paper until it is truly unusable.

We understand that being part of a community carries with it a certain responsibility. We work to be mindful of how we can have a positive impact on our community. Some of the ways in which we are committed to caring for our community include:

• We have made arrangements with local nonprofits and donate leftover food locally, since we are not allowed to let guests take leftover food with them.

• We volunteer with local organizations.

• We are careful to maintain fair and clear hiring practices.

• We work hard to maintain a healthy work environment that is attentive to the needs of our staff.

• Every year we make donations of space, services, and food to nonprofits in our community. If you are a nonprofit that is interested in partnering with us for your next fundraising event, please ask for more details!