Indianapolis, Indiana has an impressive number of wedding venues for either local or destination weddings. Some are historical and sophisticated like Laurel Hall or the Marvis Arts & Event Center, some are one-of-a-kind like the Scottish Rite Cathedral or Indiana Roof Ballroom, and some are sleek and modern like D’Amore or the Indianapolis Art Center.
Eiteljorg Museum
The Eiteljorg Museum offers exceptional wedding spaces with plenty of flexibility, allowing you to create a celebration that perfectly matches your vision. Whether you dream of a romantic dance under the stars or an elegant indoor gathering, their versatile venues can accommodate your desires. With ample space for a dance floor, live entertainment, audiovisual setups, and customizable layouts, the space can transform into the wedding of your dreams. The venue can host up to 350 guests in its sophisticated indoor ballroom and charming outdoor garden space. Kahn’s Catering is the exclusive caterer for this venue.
Eiteljorg Museum, White River State Park, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-275-1329
Conrad Indianapolis
The Conrad Indianapolis downtown is an elegant Hilton Hotel with art centric amenities and a luxurious spa, perfect for pre-wedding beauty treatments and massages. With 15,000 square feet of refined event space, couples can choose from the signature Vienna Ballroom, which seats up to 360 guests for a plated dinner reception, the seven-story glass enclosed Artsgarden, the more intimate Long-Sharp Gallery, which seats 60, or one of twelve other event spaces at the hotel.
The Vienna Ballroom can also be rented in part for weddings ranging from 50 to 120 guests. Conrad wedding specialists and the culinary team work to create the perfect wedding, from rehearsal dinner to day-after brunch.
Conrad Indianapolis, 50 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-713-5000, Facebook
Fountain Square Theater
Fountain Square Theater first opened in 1925 as a vaudeville theater with a 40-foot domed ceiling strewn with twinkling stars. The space is fully renovated, retaining many of the original architectural details, particularly on the mezzanine level, and gives the illusion of an outdoor European village. The theater’s main level, which features a large stage, can host 200 wedding ceremony guests. The mezzanine opens for a cocktail hour while the main level is being reset for dinner. Dinner seating accommodates 150 to 350 guests, depending upon whether a dance floor is required. This venue would work well for vintage weddings.
Fountain Square Theater, 1111 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-686-6010
Indiana Landmarks Campus
Indiana Landmarks Campus is the ideal wedding venue for the couple hosting a traditional or vintage-themed wedding. The Grand Hall, built in 1891, is nothing less than awe-inspiring with gilded walls, an ornate domed ceiling and chandelier, and a stage with a stunning pipe organ and Steinway grand piano. Large stained-glass windows and a wraparound balcony provide an exquisite backdrop for wedding photos. Receptions can be held next door in the 1900 Cook Theater. It features a richly intricate wood space from the floor to the soaring ceiling with the original chandelier and a wraparound mezzanine. The Grand Hall seats 450 guests, while the Cook Theater accommodates 350.
Indiana Landmarks Campus, 1201 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-639-4534
Indiana Roof Ballroom
The Indiana Roof Ballroom is the stuff wedding dreams are made of. Couples hosting an evening wedding will want this venue on their short list. The ballroom’s architecture replicates a European village with a second-floor balcony that encircles the room.
The 30-foot-high ceiling is a domed night sky, complete with a moon and twinkling stars that provides the illusion of an outdoor wedding. The 15,700-square-foot oval space includes a bar and cocktail area with an ornate Italian bar; flexible main floor banquet, dance floor, and stage area; promenade, and balcony. Couples can choose from four sumptuous wedding menus.
Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-236-1870
Indiana State Museum
Indiana State Museum can accommodate nearly any couple’s dream wedding from casual to elegant, indoors or out. Their signature indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception venue is the Governor Frank & Judy O’ Bannon Great Hall, which seats 250 wedding dinner guests with room to dance.
It’s a contemporary space with soaring ceilings and a glass wall; the Ball Family Terrace is included in the Great Hall rental. Another reception venue here is Rapp Reception Hall with views of downtown; it holds 80 dinner reception guests. The Farmers Market Café & Terrace is large enough for 100 guests, and the L.S. Ayres Tea Room can host an intimate reception of up to 30 guests with room for dancing.
Indiana State Museum, 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-232-1637
Indianapolis Art Center
The Indianapolis Art Center is located along the White River in north Broad Ripple Village. The contemporary space was designed by renowned Indianapolis architect Michael Graves. This venue is both elegant and affordable, a winning combination. Brides and grooms renting here are assured that their event is the only one at the center on that day. Receptions and ceremonies are both flat fees that are all-inclusive. Tables and chairs, audio-visual equipment, pre-event consultation, day-of coordination, set-up and tear-down, and security are all included. There are eleven gorgeous indoor and outdoor event spaces to choose from, depending on the wedding size. The Art Center also provides a list of preferred vendors.
Indianapolis Art Center, 820 East 67th Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-255-2464
Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts
Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts offers couples five wedding venues for the big day.
Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-923-1331
Maple Creek Golf Course and Country Club
Maple Creek Golf Course and Country Club is one of the top three courses in Indianapolis, designed by Golf Hall of Famer, Pete Dye. The beautiful course has its namesake maple trees scattered throughout, making for eye-pleasing views from the country club event space. The country club can accommodate intimate weddings with just a few guests to lavish affairs of up to 250 guests. Executive Chef Todd Harmon works with couples to create the perfect hors d’oeuvres for pre-dinner cocktail hour and will also accommodate special dietary requests for the dinner menu. Maple Creek can arrange for audio visual equipment, special rentals, staging, and other needs.
Maple Creek Golf Course and Country Club, 10501 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-894-3343
Mavris Arts & Event Center
Built in 1883, the historic Mavris Arts & Event Center is a unique four-story, industrial chic, repurposed warehouse that has been fully renovated and modernized. The original hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, ceiling beams, and other architectural details have been preserved to create a timeless ambiance. Couples can rent the 3,000-square-foot speakeasy on the lower level with wood beams and posts and stamped concrete flooring for an intimate wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. The other option is renting the main space, which includes the first, second, and third floors, plus the rooftop patio and the ground-level English garden. The “Man Cave” for the groom’s party and the Bridal Suite for the bride’s party are also superb spaces.
Mavris Arts & Event Center, 121 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-917-9999
JPS Events (formerly Oasis Events)
When a tiny wedding guest gasps and says, “This must be where all the princesses live,” it’s sure to be a magically romantic place. The city’s only rooftop garden venue, Regions Tower provides an 11,000-square-foot terrace in the midst of the cityscape. An adjoining 12,000-square-foot indoor wedding event space also offers panoramic views of downtown Indianapolis with wall-to-wall windows. The exclusive caterer at Regions Tower is JPS Events (formerly Oasis Events). They have a number of wedding packages on offer: décor, linen, bar, food (with three tastings), plus three personal design strategy sessions, day-of coordinator, and week-of concierge. They can also provide a preferred vendor list.
JPS Events (formerly Oasis Events), 211 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-348-0006
Ritz Charles
Ritz Charles is an all-in-one venue with both wedding chapel and indoor and garden reception venues on the same property. The stark white modern chapel features clean lines, a vaulted ceiling, rich oak flooring, vintage chandeliers, and white Chiavari chairs. There is a lovely bride’s dressing room, and a groom’s retreat for pre-wedding preparations. Couples can choose the recently renovated Ritz Charles ballroom with neutral décor, carpet, and a wood dance floor that can accommodate nearly any size wedding with 15,000 square feet of continuous space. The other choice is the Garden Pavilion, a glass structure that offers 360-degree views of the surrounding woods, gardens, and imported fountains. It seats 250 guests with a dance floor.
Ritz Charles, 12156 North Meridian Street, Carmel, IN, Phone: 317-846-9158
The Hawthorns Golf and Country Club
The award-winning clubhouse at The Hawthorns Golf and Country Club is a great choice for a classic, traditional, or modern wedding. The ballroom has a capacity for 300 seated wedding banquet guests, and 500 for cocktail-style receptions.
Light and airy, it has numerous windows and French doors, plus an attached private patio. The Blue Heron is the back parlor of the ballroom with French doors and the patio, while the King Fisher is the front parlor of the ballroom with large windows and skylights. Both halves accommodate 130 to 175 seated guests. The catering staff is committed to honoring culture and faith in creating the wedding menus.
The Hawthorns Golf and Country Club, 12255 Club Point Drive, Fishers, IN, Phone: 317-845-9100
The Montage
The panoramic lake views of The Montage offer couples the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Cabernet Room/Patio features expansive views of the lake and surrounding trees; the contemporary space seats 360 dinner guests with room for a dance floor. The attached patio offers extraordinary views of the tree-lined lake. The Champagne Room and adjoining patio can seat 80 dinner guests.
The ultra-modern all-glass enclosed Chardonnay Room can also accommodate 80 guests. The Ceremony Garden is a secluded outdoor lakeside ceremony venue with indoor backup spaces. The Montage is a Kahn’s Catering venue, offering eight wedding packages to meet every couple’s needs.
The Montage, 8580 Allison Pointe Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-494-7654
The Sanctuary on Penn
Inside this 1875 church, the bride and groom to-be will find everything they need. Traditional and ornate on the outside, The interior of The Sanctuary on Penn has an ancient Roman ruin design.
Dark wood floors and architectural details, intricate stained-glass windows, distressed walls, and antique lighting set the ambiance. The Sanctuary offers a nearly endless list of services, from photography to a trial run for the bride’s hairdo to an addressing and mailing service. Their list of complimentary products and services is nearly as long, including a full-service wedding planner. If its personalization a couple is looking for, then The Sanctuary on Penn should be on the short list.
The Sanctuary on Penn, 701 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-602-3264
