300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
Weddings at the Memorial Coliseum
The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is a versatile wedding venue located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. With the ability to host events of all sizes, it has eight unique event spaces ready to be transformed. An experienced team and in-house coordination make planning your wedding easy.
Weddings at the Memorial Coliseum can host anywhere from 100 to 1,000 guests. With so many spaces, you can easily hold your ceremony and reception in separate areas. Venue spaces to choose from include a modern, upscale conference center space with high ceilings, a traditional banquet room, and even a stylish rooftop. You'll find indoor and outdoor spaces, wheelchair access, and parking for all your guests.
With our full-service venue, you can choose from a selection of all-inclusive reception packages. These allow you to coordinate everything in-house while engaging with skilled staff to plan your big day. This venue offers in-house catering and bar services with several packages, featuring award-winning food from Aramark. The all-inclusive reception packages include a variety of perks, listed below! You or your chosen decorator are at liberty to decorate the spaces to your taste.
All-Inclusive Reception Packages Include:
• Dance Floor
• Parking for All Guests
• China & Glassware Meal Service
• Champagne for Head Table
• Cake Cutting with China Service
• Round Tables & Chairs
• Table Linens & Napkins
• On-Site catering & Event Management Team
Whether it's an intimate ceremony for your nearest and dearest or a glamorous bash with a long guest list, the team of chefs and event planners are on hand to assist you. Let the team at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum team help you throw the wedding of your dreams.
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Pricing details
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Other Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
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4.7
out of 5.018 reviews
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Absolutely perfect! They were so helpful and so attentive to make sure John and my day were perfect. If I had a question about anything, they replied in a timely manner. Would recommend to anyone!!!
The BEST venue in Fort Wayne. Hands down. Tasty food, AMAZING staff, so attentive, they do not nickel and dime you for everything (so nice since wedding’s can get expensive...😳) and their guidance helped me pull off the wedding of my dreams!! Everyone had nothing but great things to say about how beautiful everything was. Absolutely priceless experience for a not so high price. Need I say more? Do yourself a favor and have your wedding at the amazing Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Response from the Vendor on 06/01/2021
Thank you so much, Rachael, for this too kind review. You all were a pleasure to work with. We wish you the best!
The Coliseum was a beautiful venue with plenty of space. The Coliseum's staff was very helpful in navigating planning a large wedding reception during a pandemic. The food was great and was what we remembered when we did the taste testing six months prior. Setting up and tearing down after the wedding reception was a breeze with the help of the Coliseum staff.
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The staff was amazingly helpful and the venue was gorgeous!!! They made being a COVID bride so much easier!!! Would absolutely use them again!
If you are looking for a place to have your wedding or reception I would highly recommend using the Memorial Coliseum.
The staff is great and they were very in tuned with my needs and went over and above to accommodate us. I worked closely with the Nathan Dennison and Brett Aschliman and they were phenomenal.
My wedding took place during the Covid-19 pandemic and they were exceptional in making sure that everyone stayed save and still had a great time.
They kept me in the loop of all the changes that needed to be made due to certain restrictions as they came up, they also had a solution for whatever issues that came about.
Hands down I wouldn't have wanted to have my wedding/reception anywhere else. They were awesome from start to finish.
The food was delicious and the servers were great. My special day could not have gone any better.
Our wedding was affected by COVID-19 and so due to the size of the room that we chose for the reception at the Memorial Coliseum we had to choose another room. In the meantime of finding this all out, we had heard from the church that they had strict limitations on everything as well! So when we talked to the Coliseum about the reception room, we threw in another idea of using the Arena for both wedding and reception. They did some checking and made it happen. The Coliseum could not have been any better about helping us and working with us on our wedding/reception. If it weren't for the Coliseum being there for us, I honestly don't know what we would have done. Brett and Nathan were absolutely fantastic to work with and can not say enough good about them and the Coliseum. Also, making the goal horn happen during our first kiss as husband and wife was amazing and a fantastic surprise for my husband! The Memorial Coliseum outdid themselves on our reception and wedding and our wedding is something we will never forget and will be telling our grandkids when we are old.
Our wedding was everything we hoped for - it was an amazing day that went by way too quick. We can’t say enough good things about all the Coliseum staff. You made our big day so easy and helped make all our wishes come true. I’ve heard from a few of our guests how great the food was. You guys are amazing at what you do and we can’t thank you enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2020
Thank you, Janelle and Brice, for trusting our team to help you make your day special.
The perfect place to host a big wedding. The staff was amazing! And the venue was transformed to the perfect reception hall for my wedding!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception in the Conference Area at the Coliseum. The catering staff and event coordinators at the Coliseum were amazing. I was emailing them a few days before the wedding wanting to add things to the venue and it was no problem. They are very flexible and work with you to create the perfect day!
Response from the Vendor on 07/19/2018
Thank you for the kind review, Brooke. Congratulations to you and Matt!
The staff at the Coliseum were beyond helpful and willing to accommodate our every need. Our wedding reception was beautiful and better than I could have ever imagined. Great food, drinks, and dance floor! I have recommend this venue to all of my family and friends.
Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2018
Chelsea, thank you so much for this wonderful review. You and your family were a blast to work with and we wish you and Austin all the best!
We couldn't have been happier with our wedding reception in the new Conference Center at the Coliseum. Their event planning staff made the process quick and easy right from the beginning. I always received prompt responses to all of my questions. On top of that, the food was amazing and the venue is beautiful. I highly recommend the Coliseum as the venue for your Best Day Ever!
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2017
Chloe, thank you so much for this kind review. We wish you and Ryan all the best!
I can't say enough good things about the Coliseum. The staff was by far, the highlight. They helped with every detail and part of the night. The food was superior to any other venue/caterer we looked at - our guests couldn't stop raving about the food. I can't put into words how wonderful everything was and how flawless the day was.
Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2017
Abbey, thank you so much for this kind review. We wish you and Jared all the best!
They were very good but had to stay on them for everything!
Great food, great staff. They were willing to work with us and emailed us back quickly.
Very nice and big! Needs lots of decorations
Went to a bridal show and had a blast!
We wanted simple, classic, yet a little funk. The Rooftop Lounge at the Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne, In was perfect. The ceiling is mirrored. All the candel reflections were beautiful looking. I would suggestion this vendor to anyone looking for a classic yet party room.
I used this venue, as they offer a rooftop lounge, that has a patio attached. I didn't want my guests to have to leave the party to smoke. What they didn't reveal until after the contract was signed, and they were paid, is that there was additional charges for my guests to park. In addition the security that I requested had to be in full uniform, after they told me it was up to the officer's boss. I was then told it was their policy, which was nowhere in their contract. Also the food I paid for was not the food I received at the reception. Overall, their service, was OK, but I would not use them again...
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4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN
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Carol Roop
Catering Sales Manager
With 20 years of experience, Carol has earned her title as one of Fort Wayne's most experienced in the wedding industry. Carol's services include a complimentary Chef Tasting for all wedding clients, customized menu selection and bar services, complete with warm customer service and helpful advice! She collaborates with the Event Management team to make your dream wedding a reality.
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