La Gala

Guest capacity

Up to 450 seated guests

About this venue

Located in the heart of Bowling Green, KY, La Gala has been making your celebration’s our business since 2013. With over 10,000 square feet of space at your disposal, we can host your wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, anniversary, or fill in the occasion. We believe in simplifying the venue experience for our clients at every opportunity, which is why people come to us. La Gala offers everything you need to create the stunning occasion you and your guests will always remember!

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-450

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Indoor
601 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Our event spaces

Grand Ballroom

Schedule a tour to see our Ballroom today!

With over 7,000 square feet, our Ballroom is our largest space that is perfect for weddings. It offers a neutral canvas, while providing elegant accents such as our yellow-brick walls and white drapery. Our industrial set-up includes an on- site bar and well as an upstairs lounging area. With the capacity to fit over 400 people (seated), the Ballroom is sure to give you what you need for any size wedding!

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 1000 Standing

Square footage

7,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Dimmers for total light customization -On-site bar (alcohol not included) -Upstairs VIP lounge -Central heat and A/C -Free WiFi

Showroom

Schedule a tour to see our Showroom today!

Attached to La Gala, the Showroom provides many options for couples looking for a place to host their rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, or even ceremony. With seating up to 130 people, this recently renovated room features high wooden ceilings, modern chandeliers, as well as white draping surrounding the tall glass windows that wrap around the front of the building. Available with an on-site bar and stage, the Showroom is both versatile and affordable!

Guest capacity

20-130 Seated

150-200 Standing

Square footage

4,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-Slightly elevated stage -Dimmed overhead lighting -Central heat and A/C -Free WiFi

Jake's Cafe

Schedule a tour to see Jake's Cafe today!

With 500 square feet at your disposal, Jake’s Cafe is the ideal backdrop for any type of small event for up to 30 guests. Although no Saturday rentals are available, Jake’s Cafe is an affordable yet intimate option to host your event! On-site catering is available as well as an on-site bar.

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-30 Standing

Square footage

500

Ideal for

Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Atrium

Schedule a tour to see our Atrium today!

Located right off of our Ballroom, the Atrium is the perfect setting to accommodate events with up to 50 guests. Filled with an abundance of natural light, golden accents, and romantic drapery, the Atrium can provide the ideal backdrop for your next corporate meeting, baby shower, or birthday party!

Guest capacity

20-50 Seated

1-100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Luxurious golden staircase -Central heat and A/C -Free WiFi

Grand Ballroom

Schedule a tour to see our Ballroom today!

With over 7,000 square feet, our Ballroom is our largest space that is perfect for weddings. It offers a neutral canvas, while providing elegant accents such as our yellow-brick walls and white drapery. Our industrial set-up includes an on- site bar and well as an upstairs lounging area. With the capacity to fit over 400 people (seated), the Ballroom is sure to give you what you need for any size wedding!

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 1000 Standing

Square footage

7,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Dimmers for total light customization -On-site bar (alcohol not included) -Upstairs VIP lounge -Central heat and A/C -Free WiFi

Showroom

Schedule a tour to see our Showroom today!

Attached to La Gala, the Showroom provides many options for couples looking for a place to host their rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, or even ceremony. With seating up to 130 people, this recently renovated room features high wooden ceilings, modern chandeliers, as well as white draping surrounding the tall glass windows that wrap around the front of the building. Available with an on-site bar and stage, the Showroom is both versatile and affordable!

Guest capacity

20-130 Seated

150-200 Standing

Square footage

4,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-Slightly elevated stage -Dimmed overhead lighting -Central heat and A/C -Free WiFi

Jake's Cafe

Schedule a tour to see Jake's Cafe today!

With 500 square feet at your disposal, Jake’s Cafe is the ideal backdrop for any type of small event for up to 30 guests. Although no Saturday rentals are available, Jake’s Cafe is an affordable yet intimate option to host your event! On-site catering is available as well as an on-site bar.

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-30 Standing

Square footage

500

Ideal for

Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Atrium

Schedule a tour to see our Atrium today!

Located right off of our Ballroom, the Atrium is the perfect setting to accommodate events with up to 50 guests. Filled with an abundance of natural light, golden accents, and romantic drapery, the Atrium can provide the ideal backdrop for your next corporate meeting, baby shower, or birthday party!

Guest capacity

20-50 Seated

1-100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Luxurious golden staircase -Central heat and A/C -Free WiFi

Available services that can be provided by La Gala

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

  • KP

    Katia P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 1, 2026

    Mrs.

    We could not have asked for a better experience with La Gala. From our first conversation through the final dance, their team was always available to answer our questions and made us feel supported every step of the way. The day before our wedding, they checked in to confirm details, and on the big day itself, they worked so smoothly behind the scenes that we barely noticed them—everything just happened exactly as planned. If we could live our wedding over, we wouldn't change a thing, especially when it came to working with La Gala. It was truly a magical day, and two and a half months later, our guests are still talking about it. If you're doubting whether to book them, don't—you won't regret it.

    Laurie Simic•Oct 10, 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind review, Katia! We truly appreciate your support and are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure working with you and Brandon and I hope to work with you again sometime in the future! -Laurie

  • AN

    Amberly N.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Apr 1, 2024

    Best wedding!

    Very accommodating and excellent communication! I planned the entire wedding from Florida and they made sure I had plenty pictures and videos and floor plans to understand the venue. Any time I had a question, they got back to me in a very timely manner and made me feel like all of my inquiries were heard and understood.

La Gala offers primarily indoor options for wedding events. Outdoor options are available through rental provided by the city.
We have staff available for in house and off site events.
Our starting food packages include one entree, one starch side, one vegetables side, and ceramic plates, linen napkins, goblets, and silverware. Additional entrees and sides can be added to our packages.
We have three bar options that can be customized for any event. One option is a non-hosted bar where guests would be responsible for paying for any drink they order from the bar. Another option is a partially hosted bar where the host determines the amount and type of items provided for guests: beer, wine, liquor, etc. Lastly, we offer a fully hosted bar where the host covers the cost of all beer, wine, liquor ordered by the guests. A monetary limit may be set prior to the event.
Our bookings include 15 consecutive hours: 8am - 11pm.
Yes, we have two parking lots on either side of the building. All street parking around us is free parking and there is a 500-car garage with free parking one block away from us.
Outside alcohol is not allowed to be brought into the building. If any alcohol is brought onto property, management reserves the right to confiscate alcohol and stop all alcohol service at the bar and/or terminate the event. All alcohol beverages must be purchased through us.
All room rental pricing and fees include all day access (8am - 11pm), all required tables (reception tables, gift tables, etc.), gold chiavari chairs, set up and break down.

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