Day # 3 - Unique Ceremony Locations Around Fort Wayne

From Erik Michaels and June Hoffman of Megasound

Many people are familiar with the Bridal Glen at Foster Park, Lakeside Rose Gardens, and the Botanical Conservatory being top spots for Fort Wayne weddings. But have you thought of alternative locations to hold your wedding ceremony? Fort Wayne offers many different locations in and around the area that may be "just the answer" for YOUR wedding ceremony!

Almost any park has space which can be utilized for an intimate wedding ceremony; and most Fort Wayne parks have areas which can be reserved for your ceremony. Quite a few locations also offer pavilions for your reception as well. Many county parks present beautiful areas for your ceremony. Some locations do not have pavilions and can only be used if the weather cooperates, so make sure that you have an adequate backup plan if you decide to use an area where you don't have access to something with a roof such as a tent, pavilion, or gazebo. Keep in mind that your backup plan should be at approximately the same time as your main plan (reserving separate times will cost considerably more with some vendors).

For a rural feel; two county parks in particular, Metea and Fox Island, provide facilities to accommodate almost any type of ceremony. Just to the east of State Road 1 near Leo-Cedarville is a park along the St. Joe River with new adjoining cabanas perfect for river-inspired weddings! Another gem just outside Allen County is the covered bridge in Spencerville; although since it is still open to traffic, one would have to obtain a permit to hold a ceremony on the bridge. The old barn at Salomon Farm is another cool location that gives you the country feel while still close to Fort Wayne. The Cedar Canyons area has its own appeal to brides with beautiful vistas and a multitude of natural areas.

Fort Wayne boasts the Foellinger Theater at Franke Park as a unique location to hold a “theatrically” inspired wedding ceremony and seating, bathrooms, and overhead coverage is already part of the package! Other exceptional locations that offer charm and distinctive backdrops include Headwaters Park, Old Fort Wayne (across the St. Mary's River from Headwaters Park), the new Japanese pavilion at Swinney Park, Parkview Field, and a multitude of locations along our Rivergreenway trail system. The old (uncovered) Wells Street bridge IS closed to traffic and gives a rustic, yet urban charm. Freimann Square offers a fountain backdrop making this a refreshing location for a wedding ceremony (minus restroom facilities). Contact the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation department or the management offices of these facilities for full details and pricing.

Do you like a lot of privacy? If so, look for a more enclosed type of setting. If being in the public eye doesn't bother you at all, then almost any location might work. Megasound has the ability to provide our services at ANY location regardless of whether the location has electricity or not. This means that we can perform your ceremony literally ANYWHERE!! Happy planning!!