Indiana Memorial Union

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $400

Guest capacity

Up to 360 seated guests


About this venue

At the IU Biddle Hotel, weddings shine in Bloomington’s most charming setting, the Indiana Memorial Union. Historic spaces, attentive service, and a campus backdrop create a celebration that feels timeless, graduating your love story into its beautiful next chapter.


Our event spaces

Alumni Hall

Alumni Hall is our most requested wedding venue! It has plenty of space for dining, mingling and dancing the night away!

Alumni Hall is often used in conjunction with the Solarium. It seats up to 360 in banquet rounds of 10. The room can be used for both ceremony and reception space.

Guest capacity

1-360 Seated

1-500 Standing

Square footage

5,096

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$1380/day

The Solarium

The Solarium is a bright, elegant event venue within the Indiana Memorial Union featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, and access to an outdoor patio.

The Solarium at the Indiana Memorial Union is one of IU Bloomington's most popular and visually appealing event spaces. Located on the north side of the IMU overlooking Dunn Meadow, the room features an open floor plan filled with natural light, creating a welcoming atmosphere for receptions, weddings, and special events. This room has the ability to be combined with Alumni Hall to create a larger venue for conferences, receptions, and weddings.

Guest capacity

30-240 Seated

30-350 Standing

Square footage

4,972

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Room cost

$900/day

The Tudor Room

The Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union is one of Indiana University's most iconic and elegant venues.

The Tudor Room is a breathtaking venue within the Indiana Memorial Union, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows, rich wood beams, and classic Elizabethan architecture. Steeped in Indiana University tradition, this regal space provides an unforgettable setting for weddings, receptions, banquets, and distinguished events.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-300 Standing

Square footage

6,624

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Room cost

$1140/day

The Federal Room

The Federal Room at the Indiana Memorial Union is an elegant, intimate venue that combines historic charm with refined sophistication.

The Federal Room offers timeless elegance in an intimate Colonial Williamsburg-inspired setting. Featuring a gracious parlor and formal dining room, this charming venue provides the perfect backdrop for weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, executive meetings, and private celebrations. The space seats up to 64 guests. Its classic design and refined atmosphere make every gathering feel both sophisticated and memorable.

Guest capacity

1-64 Seated

1-100 Standing

Square footage

1,320

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Room cost

$420/day

Rosewell House

The Rose Well House is an iconic outdoor wedding venue located in the heart of Indiana University's historic campus.

Rich in history, romance, and IU tradition, the Rose Well House provides a timeless setting for wedding ceremonies. Its historic limestone architecture, wooded surroundings, and legendary reputation as IU's most romantic spot create a truly memorable backdrop for life's most meaningful moments.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Room cost

$400/day

The IMU Garden

Nestled within the Indiana Memorial Union, the Garden offers an outdoor oasis featuring native limestone walls, mature trees, and lush landscaping.

Exchange vows beneath the shade of towering trees in the Tree Suite Garden, a hidden gem on the Indiana University campus. With its beautiful stone architecture, garden ambiance, and intimate atmosphere, this enchanting outdoor venue creates a memorable setting for ceremonies and celebrations alike.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-150 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Room cost

$400/day

Alumni Hall

Alumni Hall is our most requested wedding venue! It has plenty of space for dining, mingling and dancing the night away!

Alumni Hall is often used in conjunction with the Solarium. It seats up to 360 in banquet rounds of 10. The room can be used for both ceremony and reception space.

Guest capacity

1-360 Seated

1-500 Standing

Square footage

5,096

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$1380/day

The Solarium

The Solarium is a bright, elegant event venue within the Indiana Memorial Union featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, and access to an outdoor patio.

The Solarium at the Indiana Memorial Union is one of IU Bloomington's most popular and visually appealing event spaces. Located on the north side of the IMU overlooking Dunn Meadow, the room features an open floor plan filled with natural light, creating a welcoming atmosphere for receptions, weddings, and special events. This room has the ability to be combined with Alumni Hall to create a larger venue for conferences, receptions, and weddings.

Guest capacity

30-240 Seated

30-350 Standing

Square footage

4,972

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Room cost

$900/day

The Tudor Room

The Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union is one of Indiana University's most iconic and elegant venues.

The Tudor Room is a breathtaking venue within the Indiana Memorial Union, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows, rich wood beams, and classic Elizabethan architecture. Steeped in Indiana University tradition, this regal space provides an unforgettable setting for weddings, receptions, banquets, and distinguished events.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-300 Standing

Square footage

6,624

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Room cost

$1140/day

The Federal Room

The Federal Room at the Indiana Memorial Union is an elegant, intimate venue that combines historic charm with refined sophistication.

The Federal Room offers timeless elegance in an intimate Colonial Williamsburg-inspired setting. Featuring a gracious parlor and formal dining room, this charming venue provides the perfect backdrop for weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, executive meetings, and private celebrations. The space seats up to 64 guests. Its classic design and refined atmosphere make every gathering feel both sophisticated and memorable.

Guest capacity

1-64 Seated

1-100 Standing

Square footage

1,320

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party

Room cost

$420/day

Rosewell House

The Rose Well House is an iconic outdoor wedding venue located in the heart of Indiana University's historic campus.

Rich in history, romance, and IU tradition, the Rose Well House provides a timeless setting for wedding ceremonies. Its historic limestone architecture, wooded surroundings, and legendary reputation as IU's most romantic spot create a truly memorable backdrop for life's most meaningful moments.

Guest capacity

1-200 Seated

1-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Room cost

$400/day

The IMU Garden

Nestled within the Indiana Memorial Union, the Garden offers an outdoor oasis featuring native limestone walls, mature trees, and lush landscaping.

Exchange vows beneath the shade of towering trees in the Tree Suite Garden, a hidden gem on the Indiana University campus. With its beautiful stone architecture, garden ambiance, and intimate atmosphere, this enchanting outdoor venue creates a memorable setting for ceremonies and celebrations alike.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-150 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Room cost

$400/day


Available services that can be provided by Indiana Memorial Union

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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No, IU Catering must provide the alcohol at the Indiana Memorial Union.
Yes, self-parking is available on-site.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.
Set up, clean up, tables and chairs. With your catering order China, flatware, glassware, and house linens are included.
8am-11:45pm on the day of your booking.
Full cancellation must be made 4 months prior to the event date.
No, our venue is fully insured.
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November, but pricing is the same all year.
January, February, March, April, and December. However, pricing is the same all year.
We are located 50 miles south of the Indianapolis airport.