Top Notch

PLANNING

The dedicated, skilled staff at the Gillespie Conference Center take the stress out of wedding planning. Our Special Events Sales Manager, Allison Lewis, has the knowledge and experience to assist you through every step of the planning process. From the first meeting and tour, to customizing your menu and developing the perfect room layout. She will work directly with your vendors to ensure your vision is brought to life. Not a detail goes untouched.

Top Notch

PLANNING

The dedicated, skilled staff at the Gillespie Conference Center take the stress out of wedding planning. Our Special Events Sales Manager, Allison Lewis, has the knowledge and experience to assist you through every step of the planning process. From the first meeting and tour, to customizing your menu and developing the perfect room layout. She will work directly with your vendors to ensure your vision is brought to life. Not a detail goes untouched.

The Perfect

WEDDING DAY

The Gillespie Conference Center is designed to prepare any wedding event and we are dedicated specifically to your special day. Our convenient location makes us the perfect choice whether you are Notre Dame or Saint Mary’s graduate, or a lifetime Hoosier. The Hilton Garden Inn and Inn at Saint Mary’s hotels are both located on our campus which provides enough accommodations for all your guests to enjoy the entire evening.

The Perfect

WEDDING DAY

The Gillespie Conference Center is designed to prepare any wedding event and we are dedicated specifically to your special day. Our convenient location makes us the perfect choice whether you are Notre Dame or Saint Mary’s graduate, or a lifetime Hoosier. The Hilton Garden Inn and Inn at Saint Mary’s hotels are both located on our campus which provides enough accommodations for all your guests to enjoy the entire evening.

Venues

Venues

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Gourmet

FOOD & SPIRITS

Choose from our decadent array of hor d’oeurves to our enticing entrees. We specialize in delicious desserts and specialty drinks. Our experienced team will prepare everything to your wishes. Our impeccable service along with our artful presentation will surpass your expectations.

Gourmet

FOOD & SPIRITS

Choose from our decadent array of hor d’oeurves to our enticing entrees. We specialize in delicious desserts and specialty drinks. Our experienced team will prepare everything to your wishes. Our impeccable service along with our artful presentation will surpass your expectations.

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Luxury Hotels

ACCOMMODATIONS

Attending a multi-day event at the Gillespie Conference Center? Enjoy the convenience of staying at any one of three local, well-appointed hotels.

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Luxury Hotels

ACCOMMODATIONS

Attending a multi-day event at the Gillespie Conference Center? Enjoy the convenience of staying at any one of three local, well-appointed hotels.

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GALLERY

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FAQ

WEDDING FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

The answer to this question varies as it depends on several factors such as: having a band or DJ, a served or buffet style dinner, etc. On average the ballroom capacities are as follows: One section – 80 guests, two sections –180 guests, three sections – 250-600 guests.

The Gillespie invites the bride and groom to participate in a Chef’s Table. At the Chef’s Table the Gillespie Executive Chef prepares different unique appetizers, salads, and entrees not seen on a standard menu. The goal of the Chef’s Table is to introduce the bride and groom to the chef, in addition to “tasting the talent” that we can provide to you. The Chef’s Tables go in succession based on the wedding date.

The Gillespie Conference Center provides on-site security for the entire property. You will only be charged if you request security.

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED WEDDING QUESTIONS

The answer to this question varies as it depends on several factors such as: having a band or DJ, a served or buffet style dinner, etc. On average the ballroom capacities are as follows: One section – 80 guests, two sections –180 guests, three sections – 250-600 guests.

The Gillespie invites the bride and groom to participate in a Chef’s Table. At the Chef’s Table the Gillespie Executive Chef prepares different unique appetizers, salads, and entrees not seen on a standard menu. The goal of the Chef’s Table is to introduce the bride and groom to the chef, in addition to “tasting the talent” that we can provide to you. The Chef’s Tables go in succession based on the wedding date.

The Gillespie Conference Center provides on-site security for the entire property. You will only be charged if you request security.

Client Testimonials

“My husband and I had our reception at the Gillespie Center and I can’t tell you how absolutely perfect and amazing it was to have it here. From working with Noor, to catering to the front desk staff, this is the place to hold all of your wedding needs! We had so many compliments after our big day about how great the space was! Noor was incredibly helpful, generous and willing to work with us during a global pandemic and was MORE than accommodating. I didn’t have to worry about a thing on my wedding day and it turned out so incredibly beautiful. I can’t thank the Gillespie center enough for the most perfect day that we had. If you are debating on where to have your reception, this is the place to have it!”

MEREDITH M.

“My daughter had her wedding reception here recently. Best place to have a wedding! Nice, professional, and super competent people. They did a wonderful job and thought of things we hadn’t even considered. Everyone worked tirelessly. Most people came back to work for the breakfast we held the morning after. They couldn’t have had much sleep, yet they were personable and provided great service! Noor, Leeann, and all the coordinating staff did a great job coordinating with all the vendors. I felt EVERYONE that worked here had a personal interest in making sure our wedding was perfect. Thank you.”

L. M.

“The Gillespie Center was the perfect vendor for our daughter’s wedding! With help from Noor, LeAnn, and their staff, the day was incredible! They helped with every step of the reception planning, and did everything that needed to be done for setup and tear-down on the wedding day. The food was spectacular! To have the hotel accommodations available to our guests in the same building was very nice. We were extremely pleased with the Gillespie Center and would recommend them to anyone planning an event.”

JOANNE C.

“What an amazing job they did!!! Everything was perfect. We had worked with two coordinators there, Noor and LeAnn, and they both were so helpful! From setting up all the table decorations the night before to making sure everything was in the right spot at the right time, they truly did such amazing work. The venue was beautifully decorated. The service was great. The food was delicious. We couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out. It was absolutely perfect! We are so happy with our decision to have our wedding reception here. 100% would recommend.”

MELISSA D.

“I recently got married there and Clay and I had the best experience and the best day of our life! The staff made sure my friends and family were always taken care of and everything we asked for was taken care of! I got the chance to work with Noor and she answered all my wild questions and met with me as many times as I needed! I can’t thank them all enough.”

MARISSA R.

“It’s been almost a month since my wedding, and my husband and I are still in awe of how amazing everything was! Our experience with The Gillespie Center was truly 12/10! From start to finish, everything was seamless and exceeded our expectations. Even our guests are still complimenting us on what a wonderful wedding it was — many have mentioned how much they loved the food catered by the venue. Working with Allison, the Special Event Sales Manager, was an absolute dream — she was organized, kind, and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. The Gillespie is truly blessed to have her on their team. We couldn’t have imagined a better place to celebrate our wedding!”

ANNE H.

“Had our wedding ceremony and reception there on 9/28/25! One word- PHENOMENAL. Allison and her team did an extraordinary job at making our day special. The venue has literally everything you could possibly need or want. Every time I needed or wanted something- the response was always “yeah we can definitely do that!”! You can tell they know what they’re doing and do it well. Worth every penny.”

CHRISTINA H.

“We had our wedding reception at the Gillespie and everything was perfect! The ballroom was beautiful and the staff were so kind and friendly. The food was great and they set up and cleaned up everything for us. 10/10 recommend!”

SAVANNA K.

“My wife and I truly don’t have words about how amazing the staff were for our daughter’s wedding this past weekend. Allison who got us all started off, Noor who ran the event along with Bobby the catering manager all did such an amazing job. They were attentive to our every need in order to hold an Orthodox Jewish wedding. I highly recommend using the Gillespie Conference Center for all of your wedding and Catering needs. You will be happy that you did!”

SHAYLA G.
“We truly couldn’t have imagined a more magical wedding day, and so much of that is thanks to the incredible team at Gillespie Conference Center, especially Allison. From a year out all the way through the big day, her communication, attention to detail, and calm, reassuring presence made the entire planning process feel seamless. The venue itself was absolutely stunning and everything we dreamed of. Combined with the beautiful floral work by Polly (Poppies) and the music, lighting, and ambiance brought to life by Shawn and Jessica Saros (ProShow), it all came together for a day that felt completely perfect. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it happen, We truly had a vendor dream team and cannot recommend Gillespie enough!”
PAUL & MADDY M.