Bell Tower Event Center

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500 for off-peak dates, and $1,800 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

The Bell Tower Event Center is owned and operated by Teddy and Amy Gabbart. Bell Tower Event Center is located in Downtown Durant, Oklahoma, which makes it a great central location to host an event. Bell Tower was formerly known as The W – Wedding and Event Center but is historically known as the First United Methodist Church. The history of this building and its beautiful architecture make it a very unique venue for the Texoma area, and a perfect place for your next event! Built-in 1923, this 25,000 square foot historic church has three venues to choose from: The Parlor, The Chapel, and The Loft. Select the venue that will make your event special and create lifelong memories.

Seated guest capacity

  • 0-300

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Industrial Spaces
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
218 N 3rd Ave, Durant, OK 74701

Our event spaces

The Chapel

The Chapel is our only venue that is a ceremony only venue. It has original hardwood floors, historic wooden church pews, and beautiful stained glass windows. Add this unique beauty to your ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

The Loft

High vaulted ceilings and an open room concept, lets the love flow through the room. The Loft is a great place to host a reception and even the after-party. There is also a designated space for food service and a place for a bar or even a kids' room. Tables and chairs are provided and you are able to decorate the day before.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

The Parlor

This is a great space for a smaller ceremony, reception, or even an after-party. Hanging from the beautiful, historical titled ceilings are gorgeous chandeliers. Space also includes a slightly lifted stage area. Great for an alter or a head table This space is perfect for the most intimate weddings.

The Chapel

The Chapel is our only venue that is a ceremony only venue. It has original hardwood floors, historic wooden church pews, and beautiful stained glass windows. Add this unique beauty to your ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Available services that can be provided by Bell Tower Event Center

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • On-site accommodations
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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  • Such great family owned operated business!

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    •Shanna •Dec 16, 2024

    The Bell Tower Event Center was the perfect venue for the weddings I have attended. From the start, their communication style was clear and understanding, and they were always available to assist or help in any way. The quality of their work and the value they provided was stunning - the venue was perfectly updated but still maintained a historically timeless feel. They gave us the ability to use multiple areas of the space, which made our day so stress-free. I couldn't have asked for a better venue to work with.

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