GRANT'S
Reception Hall & Old Canal Outdoor Wedding Chapel
 

Grant's Reception Hall specializes in weddings and social events for up to 300 people. Conveniently located close to US 24, in Antwerp, OH, the hall is 23 miles from Fort Wayne, IN or 20 miles from Defiance, OH. We pride ourselves with offering the finest in food quality, service, and venue. Combining your custom menu and décor will leave you and your guests with an unforgettable experience.

​

 

​​

• Grant's Wedding Venue Rentals- All wedding rentals starting April through October 31 will have the use of the Old Canal Outdoor Wedding Chapel & Bridal Cottage. This features 2 ponds with a flowing stream under the walkway, cushioned seating for guests under the outdoor wedding chapel, a wooden hexagon arch, the use of our bridal cottage with restroom to get ready for the ladies, a camper for the gentlemen to get ready in with a restroom, deli trays and bottled waters in both areas for the bridal parties to enjoy while they get ready. Guests requiring  assistance walking from the chapel to the main venue area, may be transported by our on site golf cart, driven by our staff. Our hall seats up to 300 guests, includes a fountain soda, and coffee machine, and standard linens. We have 2 different decor packages for couples to choose from. Our On Site Property Coordinator will be here the day of the event to make sure your day runs smoothly. 

• Grant’s Wedding Rental- Hall use from ​8am until Midnight on the date of the rental. The hall seats up to 300 guests for a wedding. The hall cleaning, table and chair set up, Soda and Coffee Machine use, standard guest table linens, bridal table linens, cake table linens in choice of white, black or ivory are included. Clients may upgrade to floor length linens for $20 per guest table.

• Friday $3000

• Saturday $4000

• Sunday $2500

• +Add Additional 6 Hours the Day before Scheduled Event $500

• Off Season Rentals $2500- Couples will have use of the cottage, camper, and full hall rental amenities. Ceremony will take place with seating on the dance floor (up to 50 guests) and the rest of the guests will be seated at their tables. You will have the use of our Hexagon Arch, Rectangular Arch, or Round Gold Arch. After the ceremony takes place, the chairs from the ceremony will be moved to the guest tables and your bridal table will be moved into place.

• You may upgrade your package to have our Decor Staff professionally decorate your space with silk or fresh flowers and greenery. All candles would be included. Please ask for a quote for your party size. 

• Clients may use any of the following items to decorate: arch with fabric, pipe and drape, standard table runners, table decor such as vases, cylinders, lanterns, etc, cake stand, easels. *Samples of available decor items may be seen on our website: grantscatering.com*

• Decor must be chosen at the time of consultation to reserve desired decor 

• Florals, greenery, and candles are not included

• Client is responsible for the set up of all chosen decor and removal of all personal items before the end of the rental time.

• Grant’s Staff will tear down the decor and linens after the event. 

• Rules for Hall Use

• A nonrefundable deposit must be placed to secure any of our services for the amount of your hall rental. 

• If serving any alcoholic beverages, you must have a licensed and insured bartender

• Preferred Vendor- Licensed Bar Services of Fort Wayne

• If using an unlicensed server, you must provide an insurance liability waiver for $1 million for the date of the event. This waiver must be given at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

• The moveable bar must stay on the wood flooring

• Bar trash must be emptied by the bartending staff or clients before leaving

• No loose glitter or confetti is permitted in Grant’s Hall

• No sparklers are permitted inside Grant’s Hall

• Client is responsible for any damage to the Grant’s Reception Hall or Property 

• Absolutely no drugs are permitted. The event will be canceled immediately if any are found & no refund given.

• Closed Catering Policy- all meals and appetizers must be provided by Grant’s Catering, and there will not be access to the kitchen space as we cater many events each day.

• All personal items must be removed from the Bridal Cottage and Camper Spaces PRIOR TO THE CEREMONY. THESE SPACES WILL BE LOCKED UP FOR CLEANING AFTER YOU EXIT FOR THE CEREMONY AND YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RETURN. ANY ITEMS LEFT BEHIND WILL BE BOXED UP AND TAKEN TO THE RECEPTION SPACE.

Grant’s Reception Non-Wedding Hall Only Rental- Hall rental begins at 8am and ends at midnight on the date of the rental. The hall cleaning, table and chair set up, standard guest table linens, simple centerpieces with votives, and soda and coffee machine use are covered by the rental. May only be used for non-wedding events.

 

• Friday $1100 

• Saturday $1200 

• Sunday $1000

• Ask for non-weekend pricing