I have been so incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to work at so many amazing venues in the Indianapolis area! As a wedding planner and coordinator, I know how important it is to find the perfect location to host one of the most special days of your life. I also understand that it can be an incredibly daunting and intimidating process!
This is a list of some of my favorite venues in and around Indianapolis to help with your search! Each of these venues is gorgeous in its own unique way with amazing team members who make working at these locations that much better!
Downtown Wedding Venues:
- Indianapolis Public Library – Central Library
- Indianapolis Zoo
- Columbia Club
- Scottish Rite Cathedral
- Omni Severin Hotel
- The Alexander
- Biltwell Event Center
- Old Union Station at Crowne Plaza
Indoor Wedding Venues:
- Ritz Charles
- The Conservatory at Evergreen
- Indianapolis Public Library – Central Library
- Columbia Club
- Scottish Rite Cathedral
- Westwood Vowery & Estate
- The Alexander
- Biltwell Event Center
- Old Union Station at Crowne Plaza
Outdoor Wedding Venues:
- The Sixpence
- Laurel Hall
- The Conservatory at Evergreen
- Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
- Indianapolis Zoo
- Mustard Seed Gardens
- Westwood Vowery & Estate
- Garden Wedding Venues:
- Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
- Mustard Seed Gardens
- Artisan Acres
- Ritz Charles, Garden Pavilion
- The Conservatory at Evergreen
- Indianapolis Zoo
- Avon Gardens
- Rustic Wedding Venues:
- The Sixpence
- Mustard Seed Gardens
- Wild Blackberry Farms
- Haven Hills Estate
- White Willow Farms
- Bay Horse Inn
Unique Wedding Venues:
- Indianapolis Public Library – Central Library
- Indianapolis Zoo
- Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
- Old Union Station at Crowne Plaza
- Historic Wedding Venues:
- Indianapolis Public Library – Central Library
- Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
- Old Union Station at Crowne Plaza
- Laurel Hall
- Columbia Club
- Omni Severin
- Scottish Rite Cathedral
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Newfields boasts 152 acres of intimate gardens, dramatic vistas, modern and historic spaces, and world renowned galleries that make your day one of a kind!
Photos by Brooke & David
A few of my favorite things:
- The Lily House, a 1930s revival. Host to the perfect ceremony on the Garden Terrace
- Deep Pavilion with gorgeous wood detailing and windows overlooking the garden path and the Sutphin Fountain
- European-style villa wedding venue just outside of Downtown Indianapolis
- Beautiful gardens for the most ethereal photos
- Convenient location with nearby accommodations
- More than enough guest parking
Ritz Charles
12156 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032
Ritz Charles is a wedding and event campus that is home to multiple event spaces with the perfect ambience and aesthetic for your special day! Their in-house event specialists do an amazing job of organizing their in-house catering team, the proper rentals to bring your dream to life, and managing all venue elements.
Photos by Danielle Harris Photography
A few of my favorite things:
- The versatility of each space! You can host a simple black and white celebration and have a stunning experience or you can create a stunning array of design elements in the perfect space!
- An indoor venue for both ceremony and reception with an outdoor feeling and an in-and-out flow
- The ability for your event to feel like it is happening in your own little world even though you are right off of the interstate near the heart of Carmel.
- Proximity to stunning photo locations like Hotel Carmichael and Coxhall Gardens
- Convenient location with nearby accommodations, a hotel literally right next door
- More than enough parking for all of your guests
The Conservatory at Evergreen
8140 W 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46214
The Conservatory at Evergreen is a lakeside glass house venue on 23 acres inside of Eagle Creek Reservoir. It is a stunning indoor wedding venue that makes you feel like you are outside without experiencing the elements. It is an incredibly versatile space that can host beautiful events of any design!
Photos by Whitney Love Photography
A few of my favorite things:
- An incredibly versatile location with stunning outdoor backdrops and lakeside views
- An indoor venue with a covered patio to protect you and your guests from the elements but give the illusion of being outside
- On-site getting ready locations for convenient flow throughout the wedding day
- Convenient location off of I-465
- Ample parking for your guests on-site
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
An Indianapolis Zoo wedding is truly a one of a kind event! Beyond the gorgeous setting for the ceremony space in the Efroymson Wedding Garden inside the Indianapolis Zoo’s White River Gardens, it is an incredibly fun location for your wedding photos. Portraits with flamingos and giraffes? Always!
Photos by Courtney Carney Photography
A few of my favorite things:
- It is truly one of the most unique experiences you can have for your wedding day!!
- Flamingos in your wedding photos, are we kidding???
- Full-service catering and alcohol service from the Zoo’s contracted partner
- Dedicated event coordinator from the venue handling on-site logistics
- TONS of parking for guests and accommodations are close by!
The Sixpence
4400 N 1000 E, Whitestown, IN 46075
A Sixpence wedding is the perfect blend of embracing your Indiana roots with the timeless and elegant charm of crisp white backdrops, stunning displays and amazing service! The Sixpence has been one of the leading Central Indiana wedding venues since it opened its doors and it is easy to see why.
Photos by Katherine Mei Photography
A few of my favorite things:
- Four ceremony options for your wedding day! The Lawn, The Grotto, The Patio and an Indoor back up!
- A spacious reception space that can fit a cozy 85 guests or squeeze 200!
- It is the PERFECT blank slate venue to make it truly whatever you want it to be – maybe a spring pastel palette, the perfect warm fall tones, a classic black and white affair, or an eccentric party!
- Some of the most spacious getting ready suites in our area and one of the ONLY suites tailored to a fun getting ready suite for the groom/guys in your life.
- Amazing staff that we love dearly!
Laurel Hall
5395 Emerson Way, Indianapolis, IN 46226
Laurel Hall is a 36,000 square foot mansion, originally built in 1916 with traditional English Gothic style elements that transport you back in time. The original marble flooring, ornate stained glass, and rich woodworking. A beautiful home for a beautiful celebration!
Photos by Erika Rene Photography
A few of my favorite things:
- The architecture is unmatched, arguably the best historical wedding venue in Indianapolis
- An insane professional kitchen for your catering staff!
- A newly upgraded bridal suite for getting ready!
- Spaces for both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception
- You get to do whatever you want with the space to make it fit your day!
Westwood Vowery & Estate
18342 Spring Mill Rd, Westfield, IN 46074
A Westwood wedding is the perfect blend of high-end European elegance and intentional, modern design, boasting breathtaking glass conservatory views, rich bespoke preparation suites, and unmatched editorial charm. As one of Central Indiana’s newest premier luxury estates, we are excited to see all the love stories that take place here!
A few of my favorite things:
- The intentional design in each space to give you the best hospitality possible!
- Indoor and outdoor options that make rain plans less of a hassle and more of a fun surprise
- HUUUUGE getting ready suites for even the largest wedding parties!
- So so many gorgeous photo spots to showcase your love for years to come
- A dedicated, massive kitchen for your catering team that makes your dinner service a breeze
- Ample, easy parking for all of your guests
Indianapolis Central Library
40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
A wedding at The Central Library is a book-lovers dream! You get the historical charm of the Simon Reading Room lined with wood bookshelves and a twist of modern elegance in the Atrium. Just off Monument Circle, you get a beautiful view of the city while celebrating a piece of its history just inside the doors of the Indianapolis Public Library!
Photos by Takes by Jake
Some of my favorite things:
- The charm here is truly unmatched!
- One of my favorite little details is that the information desk inside the library turns into your main bar and is such a fun duality of the space!!
- The ambiance is just so fun, book lover or not!
- An amazing choice for an all-indoor wedding, especially if you want to avoid the stress of rain potentially ruining your outdoor ceremony plans
Omni Severin Hotel
40 W Jackson Pl, Indianapolis, IN 46225
A wedding at the Omni Severin Hotel is old Hollywood glamour, downtown Indy style! Built back in 1913, this historic hotel is all marble staircases, arched ceilings, and an original Austrian crystal chandelier. The Severin Ballroom and adjoining lobby give you that grand, timeless feel for your special day!
Photos by Reese Media
A few of my favorite things:
- The downtown location makes for an effortless experience for your out-of-town guests
- STUNNING architecture true to the hotel’s original design while boasting a new remodel with upgraded rooms
- Easy access to getting ready spaces with the Omni’s spacious suites (also makes for super easy changing into a second look!)
- The hotel cafe and bar makes for an easy welcome party or after party spot!
Historic Union Station at Crowne Plaza
123 W Louisiana St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
A wedding at Union Station is unlike anywhere else in the city. Say “I do” in the historic Grand Hall, built in 1888 as America’s first union station, with original elements from it’s days in operation and modern touches to bring it into the 21st century. And if you want something truly one of a kind, your wedding party can get ready in an actual restored 1920s Pullman train car, still parked on its original track.
A few of my favorite things:
- The train cars converted into hotel rooms are so so fun!!
- They have spaces that can fit 50 to 300, the possibilities are endless
- The original elements in the space like the old ticket booth and the old station bar are so fun and give such a unique element to your event
- The downtown location is hard to beat!
