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About Hellenic Banquet Center
Based in Merrillville, Hellenic Banquet Center works with couples planning weddings throughout Hammond and Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Indiana. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as St. Elijah Event Center, St. Peter & Paul Banquet Hall. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Hammond
How much does a live wedding band cost in Hammond?
Live bands in Hammond commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near Hellenic Banquet Center
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| St. Elijah Event Center | 1.6 mi |
| St. Peter & Paul Banquet Hall | 2.1 mi |
| Chateau Banquets | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Hellenic Banquet Center to each venue listed on Lazo.
Hammond weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:02 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:19 PM | 6:56 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:53 PM | 7:30 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:22 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:44 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:41 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:11 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:22 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:48 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (17.6 mi from Hammond). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hammond.
Getting to Hammond
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 18 mi | 25 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 33 mi | 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 19 mi | 25 min |
| Milwaukee | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Indianapolis | 146 mi | 3 hr |
| Detroit | 234 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hammond; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 8000 Madison St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
- Where
- Merrillville · 13 miles southeast of central Hammond
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Wedding Caterers · Live Wedding Bands
- In Hammond
- One of 6 live wedding bands we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (219) 718-1437
- Website
- Visit site
Around Merrillville
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 21 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 21 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Crown Point, Schererville, Griffith, Hobart
Distances are straight-line from Hellenic Banquet Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hammond.
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