Indianapolis First Friends Meeting offers beautiful space for rent at affordable prices for events of all sizes and orientations. We have been hosting weddings, seminars, meetings, funerals, and other events since our meetinghouse (church) was built in 1956. Per Quaker tradition, there are no religious symbols displayed on premises.
Scroll down for information about First Friends spaces, weddings/events, and pricing. For additional information, the office can be reached at office@indyfriends.org, 317-255-2485.
FIRST FRIENDS SPACES
Meetingroom, capacity 300 – Ideal for larger events such as weddings, musical performances, and funerals, the meetingroom is where primary worship is held. It is equipped with cushioned pew seating, overhead lighting and windows, a stage with choir seating, a pipe organ, a Steinway grand piano, microphones and speakers, and a balcony.
Fellowship Hall, capacity 150 – Appropriate for mid-sized events or wedding receptions, the room is equipped with a stage, overhead lights, large windows, tables and chairs, and a kitchen (additional cost). Due to insurance liability, note that use of the stove, dishes and dishwasher are prohibited. Audio visual equipment – such as a projector screen, speakers, etc. – is available at an additional charge.
Parlor, capacity 35 – This quaint room works well for intimate weddings, presentations and meetings. It features cushioned couch and chair seating, curtained windows, chandeliers and a small adjoining kitchen. Audio visual equipment is available at an additional cost.
Classrooms, capacity 25 – Our building hallway is lined with several classroom-sized rooms, well-suited for small groups. Audio visual equipment is available at an additional cost.
Meditational Woods, capacity 100 – A wooded area on the east side of the property offers a tranquil setting for outdoor weddings and other gatherings. There is ample space suitable for folding chairs, and audio visual equipment is available at an additional cost.
Space restrictions – Indianapolis First Friends Meeting is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, firearms-free facility. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building. Alcoholic beverages and firearms are not permitted in the building or on the grounds.
Weddings
Officiating minister – The First Friends pastor can work with you on preparation of vows. If you prefer to have someone outside of First Friends officiate your wedding, the pastor can extend a letter of invitation to the officiating minister.
Wedding coordinator – The First Friends coordinator facilitates the planning of the rehearsal and ceremony, such as assisting the officiant with the rehearsal, providing access to the building for the wedding party, and helping with timing of the wedding and rehearsal.
Photography/videography – You are invited to provide a photographer/videographer of your choice.
Candles – Special dripless candles must be used and are to be purchased from the First Friends wedding coordinator at a cost of $1 per candle.
Music – For the pipe organ, we ask that you employ a First Friends organist, unless the pastor approves other arrangements. Other instrumentalists are welcome and may use our Steinway grand piano.
Changing rooms – Wedding party changing rooms are available.
Timing – Wedding parties may have access to the building up to four hours prior to the ceremony and should conclude the wedding ceremony within two hours. Receptions on premises should conclude within three hours. There is an additional fee if more time is needed.
Payment specifics – A deposit of $100 is needed to reserve the wedding date. Room rental and cleanup fees must be paid one month prior to the wedding. Payments for the minister, wedding coordinator and organist should be made directly to them at the time of the wedding.
Other Events
Non-wedding events – Indianapolis First Friends Meeting welcomes opportunities to host a variety of other events such as seminars, meetings, funerals, and musical performances/recitals.
Pricing
Weddings – Click to see our facilities use agreement for weddings that includes pricing information.
Other events, including funerals – Click to see our building use agreement, and scroll down for pricing information.
For additional information, the office can be reached at office@indyfriends.org, 317-255-2485.