A Fort Wayne Landmark. Updated. Elegant.

WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS BIG OR SMALL

EVENTS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES!

Upon arriving at The Charles, you're greeted by our AnnaLynn Gardens, an outdoor area boasting a Gazebo, a stocked pond with a rock garden waterfall, seasonal plantings and romantic lighting- perfect for those one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, weddings and events. 

Header Photo Credit: Kristen Mittlestedt Photography
Styled By: Lopshire Flowers

Photography by: Kimberly Kinder


EAST ROOM

WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS OF ALL SIZES

EVENTS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES!

The East Room accommodates up to 265 guests for sit-down events and 530 guests for cocktail-style events. This space can be used for seated wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, auctions, holiday parties, book signings, music concerts and recitals, lectures, workshops and a variety of other purposes.

Kasey Wallace Photography

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn PhotographyClothing by Lane 201 Boutique

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography

Clothing by Lane 201 Boutique

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photorgraphy

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photorgraphy

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography


EAST COURTYARD & bridal suite

 

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography

Open the elegant door to let in the cool night air and step outside to a wonderland of soft lighting, restful seating, and beautiful flora and fauna.  Our East Courtyard, fully enclosed with wrought-iron type fencing, is the perfect place to ‘take a breather’ and enjoy quiet conversation. 

Unforgettable sunsets with unforgettable companions. Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography. Lane 201 Boutique (Dress)

Unforgettable sunsets with unforgettable companions. Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography. Lane 201 Boutique (Dress)

East Bridal Suite. (Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography. Clothing: Lane 201 Boutique

East Bridal Suite. (Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography. Clothing: Lane 201 Boutique

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography

Photo Credit: Taylor Dafforn Photography


WEST HALL

WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS OF ALL SIZES

EVENTS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES!

The Charles’ different spaces can be used for a variety of purposes – our West Hall, the more traditional of our two event spaces, has a seating capacity of 350 and cocktail type (standing room) capacity of 700.

WEST BRIDAL SUITE

A welcome, recent addition to our West Hall is our new Bridal Suite, complete with vanities and mirrors for makeup application and hair styling as well as a spot for Continental Breakfast and a boxed lunch.  Bridal Suite packages include a Bridal Attendant and could include an on-site, professional Make Up Artist and Hair Stylist, eliminating the need for multiple stops.