Frequently Asked Questions
About The Gallery House
Where is The Gallery House located?
The Gallery House is located at 911 15th Street in Bedford, Indiana, right next to the Christmas store on the Bedford Square. There is free public parking around the square, with additional parking nearby.
What type of events do you host?
The Gallery House hosts weddings, wedding receptions, micro weddings, showers, parties, corporate events, photo sessions, and other private gatherings.
Our space is especially suited for couples who want a beautiful reception experience, whether their ceremony takes place at The Gallery House or somewhere meaningful to them.
How many people can The Gallery House accommodate?
For weddings and receptions, we recommend up to 200 guests, with a max capacity of 250 guests.
Our ideal wedding size is around 150–175 guests, although we also offer options for smaller celebrations, including micro weddings for up to 100 guests.
Is The Gallery House a wedding ceremony venue, reception venue, or both?
Both! Couples can host their ceremony and reception at The Gallery House, or have their ceremony somewhere else and use The Gallery House for their reception.
Reception-only weddings are actually one of our favorite setups, especially for couples getting married at a church or another meaningful location.
Ceremony & Getting Ready
Can I have my ceremony somewhere else?
Absolutely. You do not have to have your ceremony at The Gallery House to have your reception here.
Many of our couples choose to get ready at The Gallery House, leave for their church or other meaningful ceremony location, and then return to The Gallery House for their reception.
Can I have a church ceremony and reception at The Gallery House?
Yes. This is a setup we love.
You can spend the morning getting ready at The Gallery House, head to your church for the ceremony, and return to The Gallery House for dinner, drinks, dancing, and the rest of your celebration.
Can I get ready at The Gallery House before my ceremony?
Yes. Depending on your package, you can use our one-of-a-kind Bridal Suite and Groom's Lounge to get ready and spend the morning with your wedding party.
The Bridal Suite includes five hair and makeup stations, a dress display, café area, and refrigerator/freezer. The Groom's Lounge gives the guys their own space with a pool table, poker, TV, and bar area.
Can I return to The Gallery House after my ceremony?
Yes. If your ceremony is held off-site, you can return to The Gallery House for your reception according to the schedule included with your package.
This is one of the reasons we love the church ceremony + Gallery House reception setup. You don't have to give up having your ceremony somewhere meaningful just because you want a beautiful reception venue.
Can I have a small ceremony at The Gallery House?
Yes. We offer options for couples who want a smaller ceremony and celebration at The Gallery House. The best setup depends on your guest count, package, and plans for the day, so we're happy to talk through what would work best for you.
Venue Spaces
Does The Gallery House have a Bridal Suite?
Yes, and it's one of our favorite parts of the venue.
The Bridal Suite has five hair and makeup stations, changing rooms, lounge area, dress display, café area, refrigerator/freezer, and private photo studio, giving the bridal party a dedicated place to get ready and spend the morning before the wedding.
Does The Gallery House have a Groom's Lounge?
Yes. The Groom's Lounge gives the groom and his group a space of their own before the wedding.
It includes a pool table, poker table, changing rooms, TV, and bar area.
How many people can use the Bridal Suite?
The Bridal Suite is large and designed for the bride and her wedding party to comfortably get ready together. It has five dedicated hair and makeup stations, along with additional seating and space to move around.
It’s perfect for large groups and can also accommodate additional family members and friends. Bring the moms, grandmas, aunts, etc!
Is The Gallery House ADA accessible?
The Main Floor is ADA accessible. The second floor, including the Studio, Bridal Suite, and Groom's Lounge, is accessible by stairs and does not have an elevator.
If accessibility is important for someone attending your event, please let us know when you're planning so we can help you determine which spaces will work best.
What spaces are included with my rental?
That depends on the package you choose.
Our Premier Wedding Package includes the Main Floor Ballroom, Mezzanine, Prep Kitchen, Bridal Suite, Groom's Lounge, and Second Floor Studio, along with the other package inclusions.
Our Celebration Package includes the Main Floor, Mezzanine, and Prep Kitchen, with additional access to the upstairs spaces available depending on the package/add-ons.
We'll always go over exactly which spaces are included with your rental before you book.
Vendors & Catering
Can I choose my own wedding vendors?
Yes. We want you to be able to choose the vendors who are right for your wedding.
You can choose your own caterer, photographer, florist, DJ, entertainment, and other wedding professionals, as long as they meet any venue requirements that apply to their service.
Does The Gallery House provide catering?
No. The Gallery House does not provide in-house catering.
You choose the caterer that works best for your wedding, and our Prep Kitchen is available for your caterer's use according to the requirements of your package.
Can I choose my own photographer?
Yes. You are welcome to choose your own photographer and videographer.
We love seeing each couple's wedding photographed in their own style.
Can I bring my own wedding vendors?
Yes. You are welcome to bring your own wedding vendors.
Some vendors may have specific insurance, licensing, permit, or venue requirements depending on what they are providing. We'll let you know about any requirements that apply to your vendors.
Alcohol & Bar Service
How can we serve alcohol at our wedding?
You have two options for serving alcohol at The Gallery House:
Option 1: Hire a licensed caterer or bar service
Your caterer or bar service can provide the alcohol and handle bar service for your event, as long as they meet The Gallery House's requirements for licensing, insurance, and responsible alcohol service.
Option 2: Use The Gallery House's Bar Set-Up & Bartending Services
You can provide the alcohol yourself by obtaining a temporary beer and wine permit through the State of Indiana, then use our Bar Set-Up & Bartending Services for your event.
We'll help you understand what's required for your specific event and make sure the proper arrangements are in place before your wedding.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
You can provide your own beer and wine for your event when using The Gallery House's Bar Set-Up & Bartending Services and obtaining the required temporary beer and wine permit from the Indiana ATC.
If you choose not to obtain a temporary permit, alcohol must be provided and served by a licensed caterer or bar service that meets our requirements.
Liquor/spirits are not included in the temporary beer and wine option.
Do we need an alcohol permit?
If you are providing your own beer and wine and using The Gallery House's Bar Set-Up & Bartending Services, yes. You will need to obtain a temporary beer and wine permit through the State of Indiana. We will walk you through this process.
If you hire a licensed caterer or bar service that is providing the alcohol and handling the service, they are responsible for meeting the applicable licensing and permitting requirements for their service.
Does The Gallery House provide bartenders?
Yes. If you choose to use our Bar Set-Up & Bartending Services, our bartending service can handle the bar for your event. This service also includes cups and ice.
This option is available when you obtain the required temporary beer and wine permit and provide the beer and wine.
How does bar service work?
You can choose between hiring a licensed caterer or bar service to provide and serve your alcohol, or using The Gallery House's Bar Set-Up & Bartending Services with your own permitted beer and wine.
Regardless of which option you choose, alcohol service must follow The Gallery House's event policies. Last call is 30 minutes before the event ends, and alcohol service ends one hour before the rental period ends. Shots are not permitted.
We'll go over the details with you during the planning process so you know exactly what is required before your wedding day.