Purdue Fort Wayne International Ballroom

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,200

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

Purdue Fort Wayne offers a variety of spaces for any number of events, large or small. Our ballrooms are the perfect location for weddings, conferences, etc. We have ample parking near our venues as well as being right next door to a large hotel.

Seated guest capacity

50-350

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Our event spaces

International Ballroom

The International Ballroom is a modern and elegant venue perfect for a variety of events.

This space contains two rooms which can be rented separately or together, depending on the size of your event. Separately, each room can hold around 160 depending on your set up. Reserved together, the ballroom can hold around 350 depending on your set up.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 600 Standing

Square footage

8,325

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Carpet flooring -Projectors and screens -Tables and chairs -Option for a stage -Catering prep kitchen for additional fee

Room cost

$700 for 6 hours, $1000 for 12 hours, $100 for each additional hour

Classic Ballroom

The Classic Ballroom is an elegant space that features a spacious floor plan with elegant acoustic panels coming from the ceiling.

This space features wood parquet flooring with a fixed stage area. Dressing rooms just off the hallway are the perfect place for any touch ups throughout your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 240 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Square footage

6,636

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Wood parquet flooring -Fixed stage area -Tables and chairs -Adjustable lighting

Room cost

$250 for 3 hrs, $450 for 6 hrs, $725 for 12 hrs, $100 for each additional hour

Alumni Center

The Alumni Center is a lodge-like retreat which includes a large, grand lobby and connecting patio, catering facilities, and several meeting spaces.

The Alumni Center is home to several spaces which can accommodate small to large gatherings. The Grand Lobby features comfortable furniture and a cozy atmosphere perfect for intimate gatherings. If you need a little more space indoors, the two meeting rooms off the lobby are a perfect accompaniment. Want to host outdoors? The Patio space is a comfortable outdoor area that would be great addition at a cocktail party or wedding reception. A large lawn area can also be utilized for up to 500 people

Guest capacity

Up to 78 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Indoor and outdoor options -Tables and chairs -Catering prep kitchen for additional fee

Room cost

Each space within the Alumni Center has different rates

International Ballroom

The International Ballroom is a modern and elegant venue perfect for a variety of events.

This space contains two rooms which can be rented separately or together, depending on the size of your event. Separately, each room can hold around 160 depending on your set up. Reserved together, the ballroom can hold around 350 depending on your set up.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 600 Standing

Square footage

8,325

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Carpet flooring -Projectors and screens -Tables and chairs -Option for a stage -Catering prep kitchen for additional fee

Room cost

$700 for 6 hours, $1000 for 12 hours, $100 for each additional hour

Classic Ballroom

The Classic Ballroom is an elegant space that features a spacious floor plan with elegant acoustic panels coming from the ceiling.

This space features wood parquet flooring with a fixed stage area. Dressing rooms just off the hallway are the perfect place for any touch ups throughout your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 240 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Square footage

6,636

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Wood parquet flooring -Fixed stage area -Tables and chairs -Adjustable lighting

Room cost

$250 for 3 hrs, $450 for 6 hrs, $725 for 12 hrs, $100 for each additional hour

Alumni Center

The Alumni Center is a lodge-like retreat which includes a large, grand lobby and connecting patio, catering facilities, and several meeting spaces.

The Alumni Center is home to several spaces which can accommodate small to large gatherings. The Grand Lobby features comfortable furniture and a cozy atmosphere perfect for intimate gatherings. If you need a little more space indoors, the two meeting rooms off the lobby are a perfect accompaniment. Want to host outdoors? The Patio space is a comfortable outdoor area that would be great addition at a cocktail party or wedding reception. A large lawn area can also be utilized for up to 500 people

Guest capacity

Up to 78 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

-Indoor and outdoor options -Tables and chairs -Catering prep kitchen for additional fee

Room cost

Each space within the Alumni Center has different rates

Available services that can be provided by Purdue Fort Wayne International Ballroom

Services & amenities

Clean up
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

Sound / AV
Standard Chairs

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

1 review

PFW INTL Ballroom makes things super easy
•Verified review
•LicensedBarServices.com•Dec 20, 2021
PFW is one of our favorite venues to provide services for. The loading area is level and goes right into the kitchen. They have 2 refridgerators and 2 ice machines available at no cost to vendors which provides a lower quote cost to the clients. Accessability is usually noon the day of the event in most cases. Parking is close and plentiful. They have plenty of Audio Visual options for your event. The only cons are some alcohol restrictions (which isn't necessarily a bad thing), and if you have to adjust any event times last minute.

Preferred vendors of Purdue Fort Wayne International Ballroom

Caterer

Catablu Grille

Bar services & beverages

Licensed Bar Services

Fort Wayne, IN

Venue

Goeglein's Catering

Caterer

Ceruti’s Catering

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November

January, February, and December

You must use one of our approved vendors. A list can be found on our website.

Yes, self-parking is available in our parking garages or lots.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Your reservation includes six or twelve hours, depending on what you choose. This time includes set up, event time, and clean up. Additional hours past 12 hours are billed at $100 per hour.

Yes, you are required to provide a $1,000,000 Liability Insurance Policy naming Purdue University and the Trustees of Purdue as Additionally Insured.

Our cancellation policies can be found on our website. https://www.pfw.edu/offices/special-events/policies/cancellationpolicies.html

For Events at Purdue University that involve food but are not serving alcohol, you may use any licensed caterer of your choosing. Home-made items cannot be served at Events on Campus. For Events at Purdue University that are serving alcohol, you must use an approved campus vendor.

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