Southern Indiana Living JanFeb 2014

3. Reception Hall
Most traditional reception halls will gladly
host your wedding as well, and southern
Indiana has some lovely options, including
the historic Calumet Club in New Albany
and the new-ish 300 Spring in Jefersonville.
Having the ceremony and reception in
the same location makes it easy to transition
from the main event to the party.
The Calumet Club, in a circa 1920 athletic
club, can accommodate more than 300
guests in the Bliss Ballroom, or a cozy 40 in
the Hoosier Room. For more information
visit www.thecalumetclub.com.
300 Spring boasts courtyard and mezzanine
space along with architectural elements
such as exposed brick walls, which make
the venue an appealing backdrop for any
event. Visit www.300spring.com for more
information.
The Culbertson Mansion
4. Golf Course
Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge Golf Club in Sellersburg uses
the beautifully landscaped golf course as a backdrop for weddings
in the clubhouse.
Their staf can take care of everything from setting up the
wedding ceremony to cutting the cake. Visit www.fuzzygolf.
com to learn more.
Know of a gorgeous golf club closer to you? Give them a call.
Many golf course clubhouses are available to rent.
5. Movie Teater
Roll out the red carpet and receive star treatment at The
Grand, a converted 1909 movie theater in New Albany that
ofers 12,000 square feet of party space and a stage for the wedding
ceremony.
The Grand, well respected as a reception venue, can not only
provide incredible food for your reception, but will gladly stage
your wedding ceremony as well. Visit www.tourthegrand.com
for more information.
The happy couple will have their name in lights on the vintage
marquee fronting the building – but who gets top billing?
6. Outdoors
Any number of places ofer outdoor space of some kind, even
if only a courtyard or patio. But Lakeside Refections in Jefersonville
ofers a truly unique setting.
Surrounded by wildlife in a park-like setting, a lakeside
gazebo makes a stunning setting for an outdoor wedding. After
the ceremony, Lakeside Refections ofers three rooms that can
be rented separately or together for larger events.
For more information visit www.lakesiderefections.com.
7. Government Building
A quick wedding at the county clerk’s
ofce is always an option, but many
government buildings are available for
full-scale weddings as well. And southern
Indiana is home to some architecturally
stunning government buildings.
Although not actually in southern Indiana,
the Indiana State Capital Rotunda is a
lovely venue for a wedding.
8. Bed & Breakfast
What’s more convenient than honeymooning
where you marry? Southern
Indiana is home to any number of B&Bs
that could be perfect for a wedding. Just
check to see what size crowd they can accommodate.
Built in the mid-1850s, The Admiral
Bicknell House in New Albany was once
the home of Rear Admiral George August
Bicknell. A photo gallery of past events, and information on the
space, is featured at www.admiralbicknell.com.
The house features a sweeping staircase for dramatic bridal
entrances or photos. A large foyer and parlor make for a nice
indoor wedding, or a pool and fountains in the back yard can
serve as the backdrop for an outdoor event.
9. Schoolhouse
The 1894 Lodge in New Washington was built as a two-story
schoolhouse. The building has been a movie theater and home
to a Masonic Lodge over the years. It now serves as a restaurant
and event venue.
Indoors, the building will seat 85 comfortably, but they have
hosted as many as 150. An outdoor area will easily accommodate
a party tent for larger bashes.
For more information call 502-376-5976 or send an email to
jbbccafe@yahoo.com.
10. Historic Mansion
How about getting married in a home that was, itself, a wedding
gift? Built in 1886 as a gift from William S. Culbertson – Indiana’s
wealthiest man at the time – as a wedding gift to his son,
Samuel, Culbertson West now serves as a popular spot for events.
Guests enter the New Albany mansion through the original
entrance to be greeted by original woodwork, staircases and
stained glass.
More than 300 guests can be accommodated in the main
ballroom, while smaller parties can use the parlors, bar area or
outdoor courtyard. Visit www.culbertsonwest.com for more
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