Casino Night at The Crane Bay Event Center

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Apr 9

Allison & Daniel’s Casino Night Wedding Reception at Crane Bay Event Center in Indianapolis.

The bride and groom kiss on the dancefloor surrounded by guests at their wedding reception at Crane Bay Event Center in Indianapols.

Casino Night Reception at the Crane Bay

Allison and Daniel had an intimate wedding ceremony with their families in Florida a month before their reception at The Crane Bay. Their goal for the reception was to make it as fun as possible with good food, lots of dancing, and some untraditional entertainment for their guests - casino games!

Before they entered their reception, we went around Indianapolis taking photos and singing with all their friends on the party bus. They decided to make an impromptu stop at Big Red Liquors, with a short photoshoot in the store’s whiskey vault. Definitely the best way to pre-game your reception and get everyone in the mood for a night of partying!

Bride and Groom are on a party bus with their friends singing along to music.

Bride sings with one of her friends on a party bus heading to their wedding reception.

A man wearing a blue button up shit and black pants holds up a large bottle of Pink Whitney while standing in the middle of a party bus surrounded by friends.

A girl in a black tank top dress with feather sleeves dances on a party bus.

The bride dances on a party bus surrounded by her husband and friends.

A bride and groom in their wedding attire walk around a liquor store.

The bride and groom kiss in the open doorway of a whiskey vault

The bride and groom smile big while pointing to a "Smile, you're on camera" sign.

The bride and groom walk out of the whiskey vault. The bride is holding a bottle of whiskey up in the air.

The bride and groom kiss at the bottom of a stairwell.

The bride and groom walk up the stairs from the basement of the liquor store.

The bride and groom kiss in front of the Big Red Liquors in Indianapolis.

After the ride around Indy, they met up with all their friends and family at The Crane Bay Event Center who were already enjoying cocktail hour. Allison and Daniel made their entrance into their reception and had their traditional first dance and dances with their parents before opening up the dance floor and casino room. Their guests had so much fun at the poker, blackjack, and roulette tables trying to win big (with fake money of course). Guests also got to enjoy their signature cocktails and hot dogs as a late night snack.

A bride and groom walk into their reception hand in hand with guests sitting at tables around them clapping their hands.

The bride blows a kiss as she walks into the reception with her husband behind her.

The bride waves as she walks into the reception holding her husbands hand.

The bride and groom share their first dance surrounded by their family + friends at their reception.

The bride's father makes a speech at the reception.

About The Crane Bay Event Center

The Crane Bay Event Center is an Indianapolis wedding venue that mixes industrial architecture with sleek touches. The venue itself is a 19th-century warehouse that sits less than two blocks away from Lucas Oil Stadium. Once you walk inside, you are met with bright white walls, unique lighting features, and two spaces you can utilize for your wedding. The Crane Bay is a Crystal Signature Events venue which means it comes with everything you need to build your wedding day including planning services, tables and chairs, linens and drapery, dishware, lighting and sound equipment, and event staff.

Crane Bay Event Center also has an in-house caterer with a ton of unique food options. Allison and Daniel had a build-your-own tater tot nachos bar (my personal favorite) and classic sliders + fries as buffet options. There was also a wok station where guests could create their own noodle dish and watch the cooks prepare it in front of them. This was such a fun way to make the dinner experience more enjoyable for guests and offer a variety of options so everyone could find something they liked.

The head table filled with plates of food and drinks.

FAQ

Interested in having your wedding at Crane Bay Event Center? Here are some commonly asked questions you may have about this Indianapolis venue.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The Crane Bay Event Center can hold up to 650 seated guests but offers a variety of spaces for your specific wedding size.
Can I bring my own vendors?
Yes, you can bring your won vendors but you must use their in-house caterer, Crystal Signature Events.
What is included in the venue rental?
The venue rental comes included with all the basics you need to set up your ceremony and reception including tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware, along with basic decor items like candles and table number frames. They also provide sound and lighting equipment. You will also receive access to full planning services.
Are there getting ready spaces?
There is a conference room you can store personal items, but there are no designated getting ready spaces.
Is The Crane Bay LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes! All couples are welcome to have their wedding here.

The Vendors

This wedding was brought together by the Indianapolis vendors below!

Photography: Reagan Lynn Photography
Planning: A to Z Weddings and Events
Venue: The Crane Bay Event Center
Catering & Desserts: Crystal Signature Events Catering
Casino Games: US Casino Rentals

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Hey there! I’m Reagan - an Indianapolis wedding and elopement photographer documenting candid and colorful love all over Indiana & Michigan.

I currently live in Muncie with my partner, Will, and our three dogs, Winston, Poppy, and Thor. When I’m not out documenting wedding days, you can find me at a concert, building legos, taking care of my plants, eating Thai food, playing Skyrim, or exploring a new city.