Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a full wedding celebration, Â鶹´«Ã½ offers beautiful venues to help make your day memorable.
Venue Availability
Weddings and receptions at Â鶹´«Ã½are available on Saturdays only. Due to campus scheduling and event operations, ceremony and reception reservations cannot be accommodated on other days of the week.
The White Chapel provides a charming and elegant setting for your wedding ceremony.
VENUE DETAILS
RENTAL SCHEDULE
Your chapel rental includes:
Please Note: Â鶹´«Ã½does not provide an officiant.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
All couples are required to obtain a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Â鶹´«Ã½ as an Additional Insured. Event policies typically cost approximately $200. Upon booking, we can provide recommendations for purchasing this coverage.
Continue your celebration in Vonderschmitt Hall, a spacious reception venue ideal for dining, dancing, and gathering with family and friends.
VENUE DETAILS
CATERING & BEVERAGE SERVICES
Rose-Hulman's exclusive catering partner, Bon Appétit, provides all catering and alcohol services for receptions held in Vonderschmitt Hall.
Couples are welcome to provide their own:
For catering information, please contact:
Shawn Chambers
Catering Director, Bon Appétit
shawn.chambers@cafebonappetit.com
812-877-8554
For more information about Bon Appétit and to see a catering guide, please visit our wedding catering guide:
If you are interested in reserving the White Chapel, Vonderschmitt Hall, or both venues, please contact us to receive booking information by emailing at weddings@Â鶹´«Ã½.edu.
To Secure Your Reservation
Within two weeks of receiving your reservation packet, please return:
Payment Timeline
Please note: Bon Appétit's catering deadlines and planning timeline are separate and will be shared after your initial contact with their Catering Director.
Floor to ceiling windows with lake views provide a dramatic backdrop for your celebration at the Vonderschmitt.
(Photo by Love, Leon.)
A personalized reception space awaits at Vonderschmitt.
We would be delighted to show you our facilities in person. If you would like to schedule a site visit, please email us with your availability, and we will be happy to arrange a tour. Please note that site tours are available Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
Contact us today to check availability, request booking information, or schedule a visit to see how Rose-Hulman's beautiful venues can make your wedding day unforgettable.
weddings@Â鶹´«Ã½.eduThe White Chapel comfortably accommodates up to 200 guests.
Yes. Couples may decorate the chapel during their scheduled rehearsal time in preparation for the wedding day.
No. Couples are responsible for selecting and arranging their own officiant.
Reservations can be made up to 18 months in advance.
Yes. All wedding events require a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Â鶹´«Ã½ as an Additional Insured.
Most event policies cost approximately $200, though pricing may vary by provider.
Vonderschmitt Hall can accommodate approximately 100–250 guests, including space for a dance floor.
No. Bon Appétit is the exclusive caterer for events held in Vonderschmitt Hall and must provide all food and alcohol service.
Yes. Couples are welcome to bring their own wedding cake or cupcakes.
A signed contract and a $500 non-refundable deposit are required within two weeks of receiving your reservation packet.
Final payment and all required paperwork are due 60 days before your event.
Absolutely! We encourage couples to schedule a site visit to experience the venues in person.
Please email us at weddings@Â鶹´«Ã½.edu.