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5.0
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The Armory was the perfect place for my wife and I's wedding reception. The brick building itself made for a beautiful backdrop for the venue. Kyler was was extremely easy to work with and accomodated all of our requests that made our day perfect! We cannot recommend The Armory enough!
Joey S.
5.0
We couldn’t have asked for a better venue. The space was gorgeous and we received lots of compliments on how beautiful the venue was. Their food (Navarre) was amazing and we also received lots of compliments on how tasty everything was, which as most know is a real feat when it comes to wedding food. The beef wellington bites were a massive hit. But finally, Megan helped us coordinate with the vendors, organize day of, and all in all made sure the day was perfect. We couldn’t have done this without and we were very lucky to have her and the Armory with us.
Halie D.
5.0
About this venue
Kyler Penington
EVENT SPECIALIST
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located along the gorgeous St. Joseph River, The Armory is equipped with hardwood floors, a vaulted timber ceiling, large elegant period chandeliers and exposed brick and mortar dating back to the 1920’s. The space was originally used as an armory, and what used to be the shooting range is now Iron Hand Winery which is attached to the event space with one of the best views of the St. Joseph River in town. A bridal dressing room and a built in expansive bar complete the space.
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Meet the team
Kyler Penington
Event Specialist
Kyler joined The Armory in 2024, bringing with her extensive experience in wedding planning. She will guide you through the entire process, from booking The Armory to crafting your timeline and assisting you in designing a stunning menu for your reception. Kyler is a Certified Wedding and Events Planner through the Bridal Society, and she eagerly anticipates being a part of your special day!
Reviews
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The Armory is a stunning, naturally beautiful venue that drew many compliments. The coordinator and staff, plus included in-house items (tables, chairs, bar, Navarre catering), were praised as organized, responsive, and made planning easy. The food and service were excellent, the space fits large weddings, and guests loved it.
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Joey S
5.0
The Armory was the perfect place for my wife and I's wedding reception. The brick building itself made for a beautiful backdrop for the venue. Kyler was was extremely easy to work ...
with and accomodated all of our requests that made our day perfect! We cannot recommend The Armory enough!
Halie D
5.0
We couldn’t have asked for a better venue. The space was gorgeous and we received lots of compliments on how beautiful the venue was. Their food (Navarre) was amazing and we also r...
eceived lots of compliments on how tasty everything was, which as most know is a real feat when it comes to wedding food. The beef wellington bites were a massive hit. But finally, Megan helped us coordinate with the vendors, organize day of, and all in all made sure the day was perfect. We couldn’t have done this without and we were very lucky to have her and the Armory with us.
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Annamarie B
5.0
The Armory is perfect for having a large wedding guest list. Megan is the best!!! She was always there communicating with me when I needed her. The food is extraordinary. Being Pol...
ish and having a big wedding we were able to box up our leftovers for poprawiny to enjoy with our family the next day. Everything was just so perfect I could have not asked for a better venue! Also you do not need a lot of decorations because the venue it’s self is so stunning.
Jenna G
5.0
Our wedding at the Armory was everything we hoped for and so much more! Megan was incredibly helpful and so accommodating throughout the planning process. The venue is absolutely s...
tunning and we received many compliments on the food, bar, and service. We couldn't recommend it enough!
Victoria M
5.0
Megan was fanstic to work with! The staff from the beginning of my expierence until my wedding day and every after have been nothing short of amazing.
Meagan C
5.0
I would highly recommend The Armory in South Bend, IN for your wedding needs. Having almost everything in-house (tables, chairs, food, bar, etc.) made the planning and execution pr...
ocess so much easier. Throughout the year leading up to our wedding, Megan Mars with The Armory worked with us on every detail to ensure our day was set up and went as smoothly as possible. She was extremely communicative and answered our 100s of questions. She was an expert at weddings but also in this space and working with vendors leading up to the wedding and on the day of. I am so happy that we decided to go with The Armory!
Nora P
5.0
Megan at the armory was excellent. The venue is great, and we had to plan the wedding mostly from out of town. She was quick to reply to any questions and work with us through our ...
specific requests
Rachel W
5.0
The Armory was absolutely the perfect venue for our August wedding. We got so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was! Megan served as our coordinator an...
d she was amazingly organized, detail-oriented, and quick to respond to any questions we had throughout the process. She was also very flexible, willing to accommodate to our preferences, and work within our budget. Table decor, food, drink packages are all included which made coordinating the reception very easy. The food is through Navarre Catering is delicious - lots of great options to choose from!
Sandra O
5.0
We had our wedding reception at the Armory on 6-30-24. We had so many compliments on the beauty of the venue and the sit down dinner reception. Our guests were served the stuffed...
chicken and filet duet. It was superb. The staff was amazing and Megan went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect from start to finish. I would highly recommend the Armory for your wedding venue.
Jacquelyn S
5.0
We had our wedding reception at The Armory a few weeks ago, and it was everything we could ever dream of. From start to finish, Megan made the entire process easy to follow, enjoya...
ble, and uncomplicated. Megan was very thorough when explaining the contract and what is included within each package. The Armory was more than accommodating to what we needed and did what was necessary to make the day a success! On the day of the wedding, the entire staff checked in with me multiple times to ensure everything looked okay and if there was anything that we needed. They did a fantastic job serving the guests throughout the night. Overall, Megan and the staff at The Armory were a huge part if making our day as special as it was! I would highly recommend them!
Daniel W
5.0
We recently had our wedding at The Armory and could not be happier! From beginning to end Megan made the entire process easy and helped us stay on track in the midst of our busy s...
chedules over the past 6-12 months. And on wedding day she was there every step of the way keeping things going and on schedule. The venue, food, bar, all top notch and nothing short of amazing. Can't recommend The Armory, Megan, and Navarre enough!
Annabelle L
5.0
While my husband and I had our wedding ceremony elsewhere, Megan and her team made our wedding reception fantastic from beginning to end. All of my communications with her were ext...
remely helpful and clear, and the day itself went smoothly without any problems (at least anything major enough that we knew about it)! The food was great, the place looked beautiful, and everyone involved was so friendly.
We were able to come in a day early to set up our decor, and the Armory team even lit the candles on the day itself, so the whole experience was extremely positive and saved us stress on the wedding day. I would absolutely recommend this venue.
Julia K
5.0
The Armory was the best venue we could have picked for our wedding! It is so naturally beautiful, the food is amazing, and Megan and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to ...
make our day so special!! 100% recommend having your event here!
Hannah H
5.0
Megan is absolutely wonderful. She is so easy to get along with and really wants to make your vision come to life. She is quick to respond and very open to any changes along the wa...
y. The armory is beautiful and I am so glad I had my wedding there.
Sam B
5.0
This was my first event with The Armory and I will definitely continue to use them in the future. The space is beautiful, and the staff is so kind! We had no complaints about the s...
etup, food or beverages. Megan was great to work with and was always available if I had any questions. I cannot say enough about this venue!!
Corinne L
5.0
As a wedding planner who is local to the area, I can say that Armory is a top notch venue!!! They have a killer staff to work with. Megan is amazing and always is prompt to answer ...
questions and send reminders. I highly recommend utilizing as much as you can from them, whether that be their packages for food and bar, their linens, or flatware, glassware, and china! Megan makes things a breeze and is also an amazing resource to help recommend any vendors you still need to book. My husband and I can't say enough good things. We had every guest from our wedding tell us that it was the most beautiful venue they've ever been too and that the meals were amazing. Can't wait to see the photos from the night. Thanks Armory and Navarre team!!!
Anna B
4.0
We loved the Armory!! It is a beautiful space. While the initial contact person was not always very prompt in responding, there was a staffing change and the new person is great! W...
e got so many compliments on how beautiful it was, and the bar and mirror space cannot be beat!!
Mary Kate M
5.0
We received so many compliments on both the venue and the food. It was absolutely gorgeous and we were so happy with how everything turned out. Any special request we made was take...
n care of and all of our guests were satisfied. I would highly recommend using The Armory for your wedding!
Danielle G
5.0
I can't say enough about this venue and the team. We held both our ceremony and reception here. Because of the weather, we had to do pictures inside. Thankfully, the venue is STUNN...
ING and the photos are unbelievable. We had a vision of what we wanted and Ashley and the team made it all happen. People are STILL talking about the wedding. It was easy on me as a bride because the venue is so stunning, you don't need much in terms of decorating. This is the perfect spot for a ceremony and reception. The inside is stunning and the bridal suite is perfect. I couldn't have dreamed of a better place to host our dream wedding. I cannot say enough about The Armory. It was a DREAM!
Shelby C
5.0
The Armory was the PERFECT place for our reception! We absolutely loved it! It is such a beautiful space, and we loved the balcony where we were introduced to our guests as husband...
and wife. Ashley was great to work with as we prepared for our wedding, and we were so grateful for her help and attention to detail at our reception.
Alexandra P
5.0
The Armory was the absolute perfect place for our wedding reception of 125 people. Melissa was wonderful to work with and made the process so easy. Our tasting was delicious (decid...
ed on an amazingggg pork chop!). The food was wonderful. We took full advantage of the bridal suite upstairs for getting ready and it was a dreamy place that easily fit 12 people to get hair and makeup done. Melissa was easy to communicate with and offered full support as we were navigating the global pandemic.
