The Sanctuary on Penn

We got married here and the venue and staff could not have been more perfect! Carly and the whole staff are extremely organized, communicative and passionate about making sure you have the perfect day. They went above and beyond for us on a few things for the day, and they helped the whole wedding run so smoothly. I can’t say enough good things about this place - we absolutely loved it. We were also surprised by how affordable it was being downtown!

My husband and I cannot say enough positive things about The Sanctuary on Penn. When we were looking for an LGBT friendly venue in central Indiana, this place caught our eyes, and we could not be happier. The space is gorgeous with unique features that make it stand out among other wedding venues in Indy. The team is awesome, responsive, and very attentive to the needs and wants of the couples. The in-house contractors (DJ Don Masters, Heavenly Sweets, Sterling Expressions, and Post Road English Gardens) all hit it out of the park with their services. The full-service nature of the venue takes so much stress away from planning the wedding. Thank you Sanctuary for giving us a magical night that we will remember the rest of our lives!

I had such a good experience for the year and a half leading up but had some major disappointments on my wedding day. Almost every food item was wrong. I made changes during our tasting and NONE of them were honored. Wrong vegetable, wrong pasta sauce, wrong bread, wrong portion size of the kefta that we specifically asked about. The plated food service was so slow that we ate our (wrong) meal, and made our rounds to greet guests, and had to express apologies to the last several tables that still hadn't gotten their food. The downstairs bar made an undrinkable version of my signature cocktail that people complained about. My three flavors of cake were not set out together, but brought up periodically so guests didn't know there were different kinds. I heard there was a problem with very few hors d'oeuvres being circulated during cocktail hour but was taking photos so I can't confirm. And one of the most frustrating parts: we had flatbread pizzas and mozzarella sticks for a late night snack but they left out the mozzarella sticks and only had 3 small pizzas. It was $5 x 120 people for those 3 tiny pizzas! And my wedding chargers got mixed in with the closet stack afterwards and my husband could only find 40/120 of them. I really thought the Sanctuary was going to check all my boxes but it casted some shadows on otherwise sunny memories of my wedding day.

I cannot praise The Sanctuary on Penn enough!! Evan helped us not only get our venue situated, but had lots of suggestions for photography, DJs, hair, makeup, officiant and catering. We ended up going with most of his suggestions, leading us to have the most perfect day. Even better, there's an entire room of gently used decor to help manage the wedding budget. The whole team was friendly, professional, and understanding as we navigated our big day. Communication was constant and open. We were given a reasonable payment plan, and even when we had to change credit cards, the process was easy and painless. We've been married for a few months now, but are still getting compliments on our venue--especially the basement bar with its penny floor. I almost want to plan a huge party so I can visit the venue again.

Great staff and beautiful venue with free parking! I recommend for anyone on a budget and in need of a full service venue.

From the moment we walked into the Sanctuary, we knew we had found our wedding venue. The space is absolutely stunning, beautifully decorated, clean and well-maintained, with thoughtful touches all over and fun surprises around every corner. From there, our experience just kept getting better. We met Evan and his staff, and they immediately felt like old friends. We cannot say enough about how amazing they were during the entire process. They are so kind, creative, thoughtful, organized- they are magic. They let us handle the fun parts of planning, and they took care of everything else. All of our family and friends could not believe how stress-free and fun the planning, menu tasting, rehearsal, and wedding day all were. Evan and his staff made everything feel special. We spent the entire day at the Sanctuary the day of the wedding. It was so nice to be able to do everything in one place. No running around town, no rushing, no stress. We decorated, we got ready, we hung out, we ate, we took photos, and then we went right into getting married! And ohhhhh, the photos! There are so many beautiful, unique, charming, and romantic places in and around the building for wedding photos! We went with the house photographer Mariah, and she was fantastic! She knows the space inside and out, she’s such a nice person, she has great ideas, and her photos are beautiful. We also went with the house DJ, Don Masters, and he was awesome. This guy knows so much about all different kinds of music! He was really fun to talk to, he was super helpful with planning everything involving music, speeches, etc., and he’s a really great emcee- he knows how to read a crowd, and he kept us all on schedule post-ceremony. Let’s talk about the food!! The chef is incredible. This is not typical wedding food. This is a talented artist sharing her craft. This was really important for us. We both LOVE food- as culture, as art, and as a basic human right. We really, REALLY wanted to be able to treat all of our guests to a delicious, top-notch meal, and the staff at the Sanctuary made that happen. The passed appetizers and the main meal were absolutely amazing. They have so many great options, and they are super accommodating when it comes to special requests, dietary restrictions, kids’ meals, etc. PLUS they donate any food that gets left, so you can start the next chapter of your life by making a difference for others. They really do think of everything! The day of the wedding, Evan and Jade made sure we were happy all day, and at the end of the night, we said our goodbyes, and they reassured us we did not have to worry about cleaning up or taking all of our stuff with us- we could pick it up whenever. What a gift that was! The last thing you and your wedding party will want to do at the end of such a long day is stay late to clean up. And since Evan and Jade honestly care about their couples and want them to have the best day of their lives, they take care of all that for you! And they don’t even charge you extra for it! Which brings us to our final point. The price. It is shocking how affordable this wedding was. We looked at many other venues, and every single one was at least twice the price and less than half the value. Do yourself a favor, and have your wedding at the Sanctuary. You won’t regret it!

We got married at The Sanctuary on Penn exactly a month ago from today and wish we could do it all over again! It was such a beautiful and special venue and we’ve gotten many compliments from our wedding guests on how much they loved our wedding. It feels like something straight out of Italy in the main room. We really appreciated Evan’s help all along the way with organizing meetings and answering all of our questions over emails and phone calls in between meetings. One of the best and most special parts of our wedding day The Sanctuary coordinated was the private moment after the ceremony, when they set up a table with champagne, cheese and fruit, and we got to savor the moment with just the two of us after just having gotten married in front of a whole room packed with people we love. We also really loved the grand exits they do, from the ceremony and also at the end of the night on the way out to our limo. Their decorations closet was very useful and though we brought a lot of our own decorations in, we saved a lot of money too by using their lanterns for our aisle. It was also so useful that they allowed us to pick up some items after the honeymoon, instead of some venues that rush you into collecting everything at the end of the wedding night. The whole day was so special and magical, and The Sanctuary really felt like a world of our own for the day. We highly recommend it!

I want to give this venue 10 out of 5 stars. Evan and his team made sure that we were happy with every detail and made sure everything ran seamlessly on our wedding day. The venue is classic and beautiful and the team of people running it ensured that we had nothing to be stressed about so we could just focus on enjoying ourselves!

This beautiful venue was perfect for me and my husband on our big day. The decor, services, and food were all great! Evan and his team are wonderful and helped keep everything beautiful and organized for our big day. Our guests were blown away! Thanks so much Evan & the Sanctuary for making our day so special and exactly what we dreamed it would be.

We had the best experience with this venue. Evan and his staff had everything under control. He checked on us frequently throughout the day to make sure we stayed on track and to make sure we were having fun. I did not once worry about the day of coordination, because Evan had it covered. I am sure there were small things that didn't go as planned, but I never knew because Evan had it taken care of. Our guests gushed over the venue and all of the wonderful spots to take photos. Another thing to mention was that we were there from 8am-10:30pm. We did not waste time traveling to and from places to get ready, to have the ceremony, to have the reception, and to take photos after. We saved so much time having everything in one location. I cannot recommend this venue and staff enough. It was the perfect day and we could not have done it without Evan and his staff. Evan was so nice and made us feel special. He is very available and reaches out to check in and replies in a very timely manner.

We LOVED having our wedding at the Sanctuary on Penn! Evan and his staff are amazing to work with and we highly recommend the Sanctuary for others who are looking for wedding venues... Our guests gave us rave reviews about their experiences as well! 5 ⭐️

Everything about this place is absolutely amazing! The venue it self is beautiful with the stain glass windows and the classic church charm, but then you add in the people running it and it’s utter perfection! We got married in the middle of the pandemic and Evan was more than accommodating. He helped calm our nerves and worked with us to make sure everything went off without a hitch! I truly can’t say enough good things about our experience! Oh and it’s pet friendly so our little furr baby got to be a part of our special day!

Where do we even start?! Our January reception at The Sanctuary was nothing short of amazing, we cannot imagine having worked with anyone else! From the first moment we walked in the doors, we just knew this was the place for us. The architecture is beautiful and historic (the photos online truly do not do it justice) yet it also feels so incredibly warm, welcoming and cozy. Not only is the location amazing, but the staff, particularly Evan, are incredible as well. The church where we had our ceremony did not have any “getting ready” areas available for us, so we loved the spaces we were able to utilize at The Sanctuary and the all-day access! They were up front immediately about pricing, giving us a budget sheet after our first meeting that we could manipulate based off of what we were thinking so we could see what various options would add up to. At no point did we ever feel like there were any hidden prices or gimmicks, they were always up front with us and even gave us further tips on how to save money - something we never thought we’d hear from a wedding venue! Additionally, being able to use their “imagination room” full items for centerpieces and decorations previously donated by brides was awesome, we loved being able to save money on what is normally a huge expense, and the venue needed hardly any decorations as it is absolutely stunning already! We wanted our wedding to be as safe as possible when it came to COVID protocol and Evan went above and beyond being attentive to any needs and questions that we had and made everything so easy. Both we and our guests felt incredibly safe and the entire event was stress-free and so well-coordinated. At this point, it’s two months past our wedding and we still have people telling us how amazing it was! We loved loved loved our experience and would 100% recommend them to anyone even remotely considering getting married here - do it - you won’t regret it!

This place had a majestic look/feel to it. The pictures or virtual tour that is online does not do this place Justice. I would suggest visiting in person. The vintage look with the decor is breath taking. Also Evan was nice and made me feel like The Santucary on Penn will take care of my needs for my big day. This place Definitely deserved 5 stars.

I couldnt imagine a better venue!! Planning a wedding (even through COVID) was so simple through them that we would recommend them to anyone! Evan is an incredible coordinator, everything ran so smoothly & the venue itself is stunningly gorgeous. We used almost all their recommended vendors who were all also perfect. We love Sanctuary so much!

As parents of the bride, my husband and I were thrilled to have Sanctuary on Penn for the reception! Evan was a dream to work with, as was his staff. We had to re-schedule due to the coronavirus. In an already stressful time, Evan went above and beyond in helping us make changes and plan for unknown possibilities! We also appreciate that the Sanctuary payment plan is on a monthly basis. Most venues that we considered required half payment at booking, and the balance was due on or just before the event date. No surprises here... when our guest numbers went down, Sanctuary prices did as well. it is a beautiful, charming building, and it was nice to get in two days before to do a little decorating. The staff also collected our decorations after the event, and set them aside so all we had to do was come back the next day, box everything up and take it away! We highly recommend Sanctuary on Penn!

Our wedding experience with the Sanctuary on Penn was absolutely exemplary. And I feel like we're especially qualified to review them since we basically planned our wedding twice -- once in April and once again in August due to COVID. Evan and his team at the Sanctuary were absolute angels to work with, even in the face of everything going on. They were kind, they were reasonable, they were ready to help in any way, and most of all, they were happy to help us get anything done we needed to make our day absolutely perfect. They helped accommodate everything we were looking to include. They also have really great connections in the wedding community and can make fantastic recommendations for other vendors. We hired our DJ through the venue and it was an AMAZING decision. Don was a great DJ for our day; we also can't recommend him enough. The building is amazing and historic, and it added so much character to our day. Very little decor is necessary because its natural beauty is already so stunning. The outdoor spaces make for some AMAZING photo opportunities. We are so grateful this was the venue we chose, because everything was completely perfect.

The Sanctuary on Penn was everything we could have hoped for! The space is gorgeous, and felt so cozy and lovely during our winter wedding. The staff were so kind and efficient, and I never felt stressed because I knew Evan had everything under control! The food was fantastic, and every vendor they recommended to us went above and beyond for us. We loved that from day one of touring the venue we were shown a breakdown of costs, so we could accurately budget and not have to stress about hidden fees. We're so happy with how our wedding went and our friends are still commenting on how much they loved The Sanctuary.

My husband and I held our wedding reception at The Sanctuary on Penn on 12/28/19, and it was everything we had dreamed of for our wedding. We only looked at one other venue before deciding on The Sanctuary and were immediately in awe when we walked in the building. The historic beauty of the building was exactly what we were looking for - the large stained glass windows, the wood floors, the walls, the bar/cocktail areas. It is dark and dramatic but warm and inviting at the same time. We were looking for something more unique and historic than a hotel/ballroom atmosphere, and we are so glad we decided on The Sanctuary! Throughout our planning process, we worked with Evan Appleman, who was SO helpful, responsive, and flexible! I had a very specific vision of how I wanted the reception to look and feel, and Evan helped to make that vision a reality. He was responsive to mine and my mom's many questions as we planned and met with us as many times as needed throughout the year of planning. The day of the reception, Evan ensured that everything ran smoothly from set up, hair/makeup, cocktail hour, and dinner (our guests are still raving about the prime rib!). He even hurriedly put my shoes on my feet when I wanted to switch from heels to flats for the dances at the last minute! We also worked with The Sanctuary's DJ, Don Masters, who was fabulous! Everyone had so much fun on the dance floor, and he helped to make sure each part of the reception was on time and running smoothly. Also, Chef Becky was incredible! The appetizers and all of the meal choices were delicious! It was an absolutely magical day, and we are so thankful we chose The Sanctuary on Penn!!

My bestie had an amazing day. They offer you a wedding planner and day of coordinator that was really needed. So many suggestions on how to save money and where to go for this and that. You can tell they love what they do and really care. They had the wedding in the main space and then after an hour of drinks and tasty snacks we went back into the main room that was transformed into the reception hall. How did they do that in an hour? Staff was friendly, food was the best I have ever had. i plan to get married here one day.

Evan and the entire team at the Sanctuary on Penn was unbelievably accommodating and helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. Evan met with us as many times as we wanted and was very helpful in walking us through the details of the wedding planning process. We used the officiant, DJ, Chef and Florist through them, and all of them did a phenomenal job! We have had endless amounts of compliments on our venue and how beautiful it was! Thank you Sanctuary on Penn for an unforgettable and amazing wedding day!

The Sanctuary on Penn is one of my favorite venues in Indy and I am so glad we picked The Sanctuary on Penn for our wedding venue! My husband and I had a few appointments set to look at venues - The Sanctuary on Penn was the first one and the only venue we looked at! Evan is amazing and literally walks you through every step, always willing to review a to do list or provide recommendations of things you may have forgotten or never thought about! Our first meeting at the venue Evan walked us around the ceremony space and then to the bar to sit and chat. As soon as Evan lowered the door to show the bar, my husband's eyes lit up and I know he was in love with the space. Evan and Scott were always available for us to come by the space, to ask again and again on space dimensions and willing to work with our schedules for both the rehearsal and the day of. Everything went off like magic and Evan took care of everything! Our family and friends raved about the venue space including Evan & his team. I would recommend this space for events, weddings, or even a great spot to check out downtown! We are looking forward to returning for future events!

Beautiful venue and the perfect reception aesthetic we were looking for. Planning meetings before the wedding made us feel very prepared for our day, but there still seemed to be a lot of confusion on the day of. To give them credit, they do try to keep you on track with planning, even without using their vendors. They do make it a completely customized experience, as advertised. Evan was awesome to work with, but coordinating the wedding and running a venue is definitely not a one person job. We had pretty major issues with our food. They did their best to make It right afterward but our dinner was absolutely not as expected for our guests.

Evan and everyone at Sanctuary on Penn helped our wedding be the best day ever! They had resources for everything we needed and made it so easy for us to stay organized and on-track for our planning! So many of our guests commented on how awesome and attractive the venue is and we couldn’t agree more. The getting ready spaces are pretty small which might be difficult for large wedding parties, but it was perfect for our small group (bride, groom, 2 MoH, 2 Best Men).

Our daughter's wedding at The Sanctuary was lovely. Not only is the venue fun and quirky, but Evan is wonderful to work with. They will let you dream as big as you like and they can provide vendors for everything you need, but then after you have dreamed to your heart's content they will help you get as much of your vision into your budget as you can. They are very professional but approachable as well. They were supportive throughout the planning process and always available to bounce off ideas and strategize ...and on the day of they provided a calm presence in a sea of nerves! I highly recommend their preferred emcee and DJ - Don. He does a great job of getting people on the dance floor. Finally, the food is wonderful. One couple had previously been to a wedding at the Sanctuary and was excited to come back and have more great food! Details that are unique to the sanctuary - It was so helpful to be able to have the whole venue for the day and then be able to come pick things up after the wedding rather than staying late to get everything put together that evening. And the treasure room is great! We found chair bands that went with our decor and made the look a little more fancy. I highly recommend the Sanctuary to anyone considering a wedding. Evan will help you enjoy the process from start to finish and you will not be disappointed!

My husband and I got married here this summer and we absolutely LOVED it. Evan was so helpful and made the day literally stress free for us. He met with us multiple times before just to make sure the day would be perfect and it really was. I would 100% recommend this place to everyone. The building itself had so much character that we did not need to worry about decorations (which was huge for me as I am a terrible decorator). I also loved that they flipped the room from the ceremony so quickly and we did not need to change locations. They also give you 24 hour access to the building so we were able to get ready, have the ceremony and the reception in the same place. They made the whole day a breeze which made the day completely stress free for us and so much fun!

My wife and I got married here on May 26th, 2019. It was the perfect space for us. Extremely unique with a lot of historic character, while also having an amazing staff to work with. Evan Appleman was our event planner and coordinator and even made it right when there was a minor miscommunication. Thanks for making our wedding planning process so easy and our wedding day so beautiful!

The BEST in Indy! My wife Vanessa and I were married at The Sanctuary on Penn in April of 2019. We looked at many venues in the Indianapolis area and none were as fun, accommodating and priced as well as The Sanctuary. Scott, Evan and the whole crew were very helpful and detailed in all the planning and scheduling, always there to lend a hand and meet when needed. From the day we met, they were there every step of the way. We used almost every recommended vendor they offered, simply because they have perfected every area of the wedding world. From the food to the bar, the flowers to the cake, the DJ to the pastor - everything was perfect. We couldn't imagine our day going as well as it did if we were at another venue. Not to mention, the value of our dollar went beyond what we could expect anywhere else. The location and building itself are so rare in Indianapolis, let alone downtown. If we had to do it all over again, we would choose The Sanctuary over and over. We can't say thank you enough for everything they did for our wedding!

We held our wedding at the Sanctuary last weekend and it was so incredible that I'm writing this review from my honeymoon because you all NEED TO KNOW! Scott did our initial meeting and I could tell he is so passionate about the space and the events they host. Evan was our planner and let me tell you something, that man is one of the best humans on the face of the earth! He was so great in organizing us and keeping us going with our to-do list, helping/doing everything he could to help us. They were so attentive to our budget and helping us tailor the "dream sheet" to what was important to us. We utilized their "all inclusive" DJ- Don Masters, photographer- Mariah Handlon and florist- Post Road English Garden and could not have been happier with their products. The day of our wedding was so well organized- we got ready there, did a ceremony with quick flip of the room for the reception (Thanks Swails!). It went off without a hitch- well except for us! haha. The team at SOP care so incredibly much and go above and beyond to make your event what YOU want it to be. I can't imagine our wedding any where else. Thank you Scott, Evan, Swails, Don, Nancy/Post Road and Mariah!

We were married at The Sanctuary on Penn in April of 2019. We looked at many venues in the Indianapolis area and none were as fun, accommodating and priced as well as The Sanctuary. Scott, Evan and the whole crew were very helpful and detailed in all the planning and scheduling, always there to lend a hand and meet when needed. From the day we met, they were there every step of the way. We used almost every recommended vendor they offered, simply because they have perfected every area of the wedding world. From the food to the bar, the flowers to the cake, the DJ to the pastor - everything was perfect. We couldn't imagine our day going as well as it did if we were at another venue. Not to mention, the value of our dollar went beyond what we could expect anywhere else. The location and building itself are so rare in Indianapolis, let alone downtown. If we had to do it all over again, we would choose The Sanctuary over and over. We can't say thank you enough for everything they did for our wedding!

This venue is incredible. We loved the whole experience working with them and having a multi-room venue with outdoor access, was such a bonus for the value of hosting an event here. We have so many great things to say about The Sanctuary on Penn. The staff is great - several of our family members told me how friendly and helpful everyone was and we appreciated the speed and accuracy of all the setting up and preparation of the various points of the night. Scott and Evan made everything such an easy process and we appreciated their efforts to make our entire day perfect. The food - we loved it and our guests have raved about our selection of options and how good they were so we are more than thrilled that we were given the opportunity to customize our meal to our specifics! It was a memorable meal and the quality of the food was above and beyond so many catered wedding buffets - I believe the quality comes in the fact that it is made in house by The Sanctuary's own staff of chefs. Bar Staff was well-loved by our bar-visitors. Overall, our crew enjoyed interacting with the bartenders which was a great plus on the night. Our one complaint was in the Bathrooms - they do have one bathroom near the stage upstairs which worked for handicapped access, however most guests need to use the restrooms which are located in the basement where the wedding party gets ready and keeps their things nearby. Many of our guests drove 40 min to 2 hours directly to the venue for the ceremony and so it seemed, EVERYONE was going to the bathroom beforehand and thus walking down to the basement, seeing me and the rest of the bridal party, which I did not prefer. It would have been nice if the bathrooms could have been partitioned from the rest of the basement to maintain the suspense before the wedding. It was nice, however for the guys to have the ability to go outside and use the little back yard space to hang out, play cornhole and get some fresh air before getting ready. We highly recommend The Sanctuary on Penn for a wedding of up to about 220 - much more than that and it gets to be pretty full during the reception, although we expected 232 and had seating for that many and it fit, just a little more snug than I would have liked. Finally, the All- Inclusive Payment plan - that was the best - made it so easy to feel like the wedding of our dreams was possible and easier to save for knowing there wasn't going to be a lump sum to pay at the end. We decided to use the preferred vendors of the Sanctuary for Florals, DJ, and Videography, so we paid all of them through The Sanctuary as part of our payment plan. We loved how simple it was to work with the vendors and they were all incredibly professional and did such a great job. You can't go wrong with partnering with this venue for your most special events.

We got married at Sanctuary on Penn last month. We had THE BEST NIGHT! My husband and I met in New York and this building reminds us of the old churches in Manhattan. It was as close as we were going to get to a real chruch - his family is Italian Catholic and my family is Jewish, so a religious venue was out of the question. Everything ran smoothly (with one bump in the road of not having coffee brewed for my husbands very italian family), but everything was absolutely perfect. We scheduled our wedding 10 months in advance and met with Scott whenever we needed to. I'm an event planner for a living, so I did a lot of the planning myself. Scott gave us all the vendors they work with and we used almost all of them. Everyone was an absolute dream to work with! Kai was a terrific banquet captain and made sure everything was up to my (ridiculously high) standard. I can't say enough good things about this place! I will say that you have to be pretty self motivated to have your wedding here, but they make it easy and beautiful. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone getting married. Our wedding was an absolute dream.

We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our reception. Besides the amazing staff, caterer, and dj we really loved the fact that we could choose every aspect of our evening through their a la cart system. They were so helpful in keeping us organized and assisting with anything and everything we needed. Their flexibility in allowing us to get items and decor into the facility the week of our wedding, to accepting our flower deliveries, and allowing our reservation of the venue for the entire day was a huge plus. We received so many compliments about character of the venue, food, and the dj. My favorite comment was, “I’ve never been to a wedding full of life and love where the guests didn’t want to stop dancing!” Thank you Sanctuary on Penn for the most memorable evening yet! We love you guys and will tell everyone about our special night!

Scott and his staff are truly what makes this venue so wonderful! They have great recommendations on DJ, cake, hair and make-up, and so on! All my guests and us loved the space, the food, and the environment! It went so well and we have them all to thank! They are also very helpful by keeping you organized and making sure you are on track! We would definitely recommend to anyone!

It has almost been a month since I got to marry the love of my life; something I never thought I'd be able to say. I've heard from so many in attendance that the love and support in the room was palpable. Believe me, Aaron and I felt it too. Our hearts are still swollen with emotion looking over pictures, watching videos, sharing stories, hearing your stories, finding your messages in our dictionaries, and cherishing every moment of that night on August 24. Evan and Scott, NO WORDS CAN THANK YOU ENOUGH!!! Your venue, breathtaking. Your attention to detail, impeccable. The personal service, we didn't have to worry about a thing. The day was made perfect thanks, in part, to you.

My husband and I got married at The Sanctuary on Penn this past Saturday. It really was a fairytale. I don’t have the right words to describe just how amazing everything about this venue and the staff are! The Sanctuary is masculine and feminine all at the same time, and the stained glass is exactly what I dreamed of since I was a little girl. I cannot thank Scott and Evan and their team enough for making our wedding day run smoothly, and for always checking in to make sure we were okay and had everything we needed. Scott is the best guy to have there on such a big day, because trust me, he has the answers! I am still on a high thinking back on how wonderful and beautiful our wedding day was. Thank you, thank you, thank you Scott and Evan! 10/10 would recommend!

We cannot believe how lucky we are!! The Sanctuary on Penn ABSOLUTELY gave us the best day of our lives!! From the beyond beautiful building to the amazing staff, don’t go any where else!!! I cannot say enough great things about them! Scott and Marcia make it such a priority to give you everything you want!! They even BREWED my husband sweet tea because he doesn’t drink. Also make sure to use their photographers and videographer, they are the BEST that you can find. We cannot thank you enough for our perfect day, Sanctuary on Penn family!!

My partner Aaron and I got married on May 13, 2017. Working with Scott and Marcia was an absolute dream for our wedding. Scott owns and operates The Sanctuary on Penn, and is a kind, gentle spirit with a task master attitude. Scott's compassion for people and sound moral compass attracts kind hearted, hard working individuals. Every interaction we had with an employee or recommended vendors was incredible. We felt as if we had an extension of our family helping us along the way. We can only hope to work with them again in the future!

Not only is this venue absolutely gorgeous, but the staff and their services there made our day absolutely amazing! Special thanks to Scott, Brent, Barriebarbra, and Kevin for making our day go so smoothly and making it as stress free as it could be. The DJ and food services were awesome as well! Thank you all so much for making our day special! I would 100 percent recommend this venue because my husband and I had zero complaints about any part of our planning or wedding day with them.

I've spent a lot of time thinking about how to phrase my review because I want to make sure I appropriately convey how phenomenal my experience was with Sanctuary on Penn. I am shocked by the negative reviews and just want to say to the guests writing reviews that attended weddings here and didn't like them for whatever reason...it really isn't about you. My (now) husband and I got married here about a month ago and it was the best day of our lives. We originally knew we chose the right venue after someone essentially tried to bribe Sanctuary to give them our wedding date and they did not allow it. I am a very Type A person but Scott and Marcia made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Scott met with us as many times as we wanted to review details and never once got impatient or annoyed, even though I'm sure I was super annoying at times. Leading up to the wedding, I felt like I was calling or e-mailing Marcia almost every day and she always responded very quickly and was extremely friendly and helpful. I was able to relax the day of the wedding and rehearsal which was not what I expected to happen, but I just felt so confident they had everything under control that I was able to fully enjoy my wedding day as everyone should be able to. If anything went wrong the entire day, I had absolutely no idea...and I'm pretty sure I would have noticed. :) We used all of their vendors (except for cupcakes but only because we wanted vegan ones) and it was such a breeze compared to what I hear from friends that have had weddings elsewhere and needed to coordinate logistics and payment with 5+ different ones. I did not have a very specific vision for a lot of aspects of the wedding so I allowed the professionals to use their creative discretion and everything turned out so much better than it would have if I had picked it myself. It was like they knew exactly what I wanted even though I had only provided some high-level thoughts. My guests are still raving about the food.

My wife Amanda and I were married at the Sanctuary on September 23rd of this year. The morning after, I couldn't help but think how magical the night before had been. Surely, I must wait some time for that magical feeling to fade, before writing a proper review. Now, exactly one month later, that magical feeling remains. Everything about the venue -- the ambiance, the amenities, the service -- is still as magical in my heart and mind as it was that evening, and the days that followed. Let me start with Scott, the owner and wedding planner. When he first gave us a tour of the place, we were struck with its historic charm and beauty. Initially, we were a little unsure of him. We liked the guy, sure, but how much of his tour was just an act to get us to sign on, versus a genuine enthusiasm for his job, and genuine care and concern for the bride & groom? Well, turns out Scott is exactly who he made himself out to be -- a great wedding planner, an incredible day-of coordinator, and a man who cares very deeply about the experience that the bride and groom have. In the months leading up to our wedding, Scott and Marcia (his assistant) weaved us through all the intricacies of the day with the grace and precision of an Olympic figure skater. What might have been a complicated process turned out to be fairly simple. The Sanctuary comes with their set of preferred vendors, and each one of them hit the mark! Post Road English Garden for flowers? Elegant to a fault, down to the petals lining the aisle. Heavenly Sweets for cake? Multiple guests told us it was the best cake they've ever had! DJ Don Masters for entertainment? He knew how to get people out on the dance floor, and keep 'em there. Since the Sanctuary's preferred photographer had a conflict, we went with our own -- the incomparable Nate Crouch, who supplied us with beautiful memories to last a lifetime. Needless to say, the wedding day went off without a hitch. It was even better than we pictured it in our wildest dreams. Oh sure, there were minor problems. But when there were? Scott was there to solve them. Batteries in the Wii controller die? Scott is there 30 seconds later with some spare batteries. Bride wants a stick of gum? Scott is there, and he doesn't have gum, but will mints do?? Every interaction we've had with Scott -- before, during, and after our wedding day -- has been a complete affirmation that we made the right decision to go with him, and the Sanctuary, for the big day.

A little late on my review....we got married here the end of July and it was absolutely perfect! Marcia and Scott were amazing to work with. They were friendly, professional, and made sure our day was flawless. The gorgeous venue was perfect for our traditional/religious ceremony and then transformed into an awesome reception with plenty of room on stage for our band. Our friends/family are still talking about how much fun they had and how good the food was! The beautiful venue, location, affordable price, and attentive staff made our day truly a dream wedding!

I wish I had words for how much fun we had planning our wedding with Scott! I can’t imagine using any other venue for one of the biggest days of our lives. Scott takes pride in his work and ensures a one of a kind experience not only for the bride and groom but also for guests. My husband and I had our wedding at The Sanctuary only a few weeks ago and it was an absolute dream come true and went off without a single glitch (at least from my perspective, and that’s what matters, right?! Two of our favorite parts of having our wedding at The Sanctuary were the in house catering (the chef is amazing!!) and Don the DJ! Both nailed all of our requests and were worth every penny! If you’re considering The Sanctuary, take the time set up a discovery meeting and chat with Scott; you won’t be disappointed! Thanks, Sanctuary team! I wish we could do it a million times over!

My wife Amanda and I were married at the Sanctuary on September 23rd of this year. The morning after, I couldn't help but think how magical the night before had been. Surely, I must wait some time for that magical feeling to fade, before writing a proper review. Now, exactly one month later, that magical feeling remains. Everything about the venue -- the ambiance, the amenities, the service -- is still as magical in my heart and mind as it was that evening, and the days that followed. Let me start with Scott, the owner and wedding planner. When he first gave us a tour of the place, we were struck with its historic charm and beauty. Initially, we were a little unsure of him. We liked the guy, sure, but how much of his tour was just an act to get us to sign on, versus a genuine enthusiasm for his job, and genuine care and concern for the bride & groom? Well, turns out Scott is exactly who he made himself out to be -- a great wedding planner, an incredible day-of coordinator, and a man who cares very deeply about the experience that the bride and groom have. In the months leading up to our wedding, Scott and Marcia (his assistant) weaved us through all the intricacies of the day with the grace and precision of an Olympic figure skater. What might have been a complicated process turned out to be fairly simple. The Sanctuary comes with their set of preferred vendors, and each one of them hit the mark! Post Road English Garden for flowers? Elegant to a fault, down to the petals lining the aisle. Heavenly Sweets for cake? Multiple guests told us it was the best cake they've ever had! DJ Don Masters for entertainment? He knew how to get people out on the dance floor, and keep 'em there. Since the Sanctuary's preferred photographer had a conflict, we went with our own -- the incomparable Nate Crouch, who supplied us with beautiful memories to last a lifetime. Needless to say, the wedding day went off without a hitch. It was even better than we pictured it in our wildest dreams. Oh sure, there were minor problems. But when there were? Scott was there to solve them. Batteries in the Wii controller die? Scott is there 30 seconds later with some spare batteries. Bride wants a stick of gum? Scott is there, and he doesn't have gum, but will mints do?? Every interaction we've had with Scott -- before, during, and after our wedding day -- has been a complete affirmation that we made the right decision to go with him, and the Sanctuary, for the big day.

I just wanted to let you guys know how much we appreciated everything you did on our wedding day! If there were any issues, I never knew and it was handled perfectly. The décor for the reception was perfect. The flowers were BEAUTIFUL. The food was amazing. The pictures are great. I really cant say enough about how smoothly everything went on that day. We have had multiple friends comment on how much fun they had and how The Sanctuary "is the coolest venue" they have seen.

The venue was perfect for our wedding. We used it for the rehearsal dinner as well as the reception on the day of the wedding. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They allowed our family ample time to decorate and were more than helpful in the months, days, and hours leading up to the wedding. The food was delicious. Would highly recommend The Sanctuary on Penn to anyone that's getting ready to tie the knot. Everything went smoothly and we were well taken care of.

I simply cannot say enough great things about The Sanctuary! Aside from the venue being absolutely gorgeous, Scott and his staff are simply amazing...from the help with the planning, to the rehearsal and day of coordination—everything went flawlessly. We had around 200 people for both the ceremony and reception, and the staff was able to quickly move everyone and everything to keep the evening flowing. I swear they flipped the room from the ceremony to the reception in 30 mins! I have received so many compliments about the venue and just the overall flow/feel of our wedding since, and would highly recommend booking with them. I told Scott that I did not want to refer friends because I did not want anyone else to have as great of a wedding as we did :)

I cannot say enough good things about The Sanctuary on Penn. This restored church built in the 1800's is one of a kind. Scott and his team helped with wedding planning and they took care of everything the day of which was a relief not only for me but my family as well. Super convenient to do the ceremony and reception all in one place. Definitely deserving of 5 stars!

Thank you so much to Scott and his staff. As we started wedding planning over 2 years ago we had a dream to get married downtown. After looking at a tone of venues and hearing NO over and over when it came to our budget and our ideas for the day we thought that dream was dead. When I set up a meeting with Scott all of that changed. Working with The Sanctuary was a dream in itself. I felt like the most important thing to them was to give us the most beautiful day. Our wedding day was the best day of our life. The day went smooth and if anything went wrong it was fixed before I heard about it. Time and time again I hear from my friends and family that we had the best wedding they have ever been to. THANK YOU so much to The Sanctuary!

I've spent a lot of time thinking about how to phrase my review because I want to make sure I appropriately convey how phenomenal my experience was with Sanctuary on Penn. I am shocked by the negative reviews and just want to say to the guests writing reviews that attended weddings here and didn't like them for whatever reason...it really isn't about you. My (now) husband and I got married here about a month ago and it was the best day of our lives. We originally knew we chose the right venue after someone essentially tried to bribe Sanctuary to give them our wedding date and they did not allow it. I am a very Type A person but Scott and Marcia made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Scott met with us as many times as we wanted to review details and never once got impatient or annoyed, even though I'm sure I was super annoying at times. Leading up to the wedding, I felt like I was calling or e-mailing Marcia almost every day and she always responded very quickly and was extremely friendly and helpful. I was able to relax the day of the wedding and rehearsal which was not what I expected to happen, but I just felt so confident they had everything under control that I was able to fully enjoy my wedding day as everyone should be able to. If anything went wrong the entire day, I had absolutely no idea...and I'm pretty sure I would have noticed. :) We used all of their vendors (except for cupcakes but only because we wanted vegan ones) and it was such a breeze compared to what I hear from friends that have had weddings elsewhere and needed to coordinate logistics and payment with 5+ different ones. I did not have a very specific vision for a lot of aspects of the wedding so I allowed the professionals to use their creative discretion and everything turned out so much better than it would have if I had picked it myself. It was like they knew exactly what I wanted even though I had only provided some high-level thoughts. My guests are still raving about the food, the decor, the beautiful venue, how well-organized it was, and what a fun time they had. I could continue to rave about how awesome everything was but feel like even if I did, I could not possibly do this venue and staff justice. Thank you so much Scott and Marcia for making our wedding unforgettable. To others in Indy looking at this venue, I highly encourage you to choose Sanctuary on Penn for your day. It is unique in every aspect and I am 100% confident that they can make you as happy as they made my husband and me.

Brandon and I got married on January 1, 2016! This venue is absolutely breathtaking and the staff is beyond amazing. We had such a fun, relaxed, and happy day. Everyone that works with Sanctuary on Penn is fabulous from the photographers, the DJ, to the waiting staff! Everyone was beyond helpful, kind, and just wonderful. I would HIGHLY recommend the Sanctuary on Penn to EVERYONE! Scott and Marcia, thank you for all of your hard work, great ideas, and love! We could not have imagined our wedding day any other way.

My husband and I just got married November 28th, all the way from our home in Vegas. As you can imagine, our level of party expectations are slightly broader than most people as we see it all in Sin City - Scott and his crew throw a night that our guests raved about (and still are). Their ambience, character in the decor, and food/beverage service was beyond amazing!!! Thanks for throwing us the greatest day of our lives! A well written page in the story of our life together!.

We got married here last month. It was absolutely incredible. We visited several venues in Indianapolis, once we sat down with Scott for the first time and saw the venue, there was no question it was the perfect place for us. We met with Scott several times leading up to the big day. He was always available to answer questions, settle nerves, offer advice. I honestly felt like I was forgetting a bunch of things because I felt like I should be more stressed! The day of the wedding, Scott and his staff made the day flawless. They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, that everything was how we wanted it to be. We had so many compliments from our guests how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the staff was, the presentation/quality of food, and all around service. This venue is so full of life and history. So many photo ops, so much character. This venue surpassed all of our hopes and dreams for our wedding. I would most definitely recommend it to everyone!

I just want to thank you again for being so kind and so down to earth with Derek and I through the entire wedding planning process and especially on our wedding day! you and your staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was absolutely perfect! We had the time of our lives and our family and friends cannot stop talking about how amazing it was and the fun they had! Our memories from this day are going to last a lifetime and we could not have done this without you or your team! You are truly a wedding planning genius and had the most brilliant ideas we would have never thought of! I cannot imagine any other place we would have rather been married! We are suuuuper excited for the Newlywed Ball come February :)

My husband and I recently had our wedding at The Sanctuary and words cannot explain how perfect everything was! Scott is truly an amazing person and made sure we had the wedding of our dreams. Absolutely everything from wedding planning to our big day was above our expectations! The venue itself had us weak at the knees the moment we walked in and after talking with Scott we both knew it was meant to be. The staff at The Sanctuary are incredibly nice and did so well with setting everything up just the way we envisioned. I could go on and on about how happy we were with the way everything turned out! If you are searching for the perfect venue for your wedding or special event The Sanctuary on Penn is hands down the BEST choice in Indiana!! Also they have a spectacular chef who's food is to die for along with the most fun and talented DJ, Don Masters!