Enchanting Escapes: 7 Forest Wedding Venues in Northern Indiana

There’s nothing quite like the enchanting feeling of a romantic ceremony tucked away in a wooded setting, and for the Northern Indiana couple, there is no shortage of picturesque places. From a modern and rustic retreat to a historic arboretum campus, there’s something for every style. Take your pick from our curated list below and start planning your whimsically wooded wedding celebration.


Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest

Valparaiso, Indiana

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

Historic Details

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: unforgettable outdoor weddings set among woodlands, prairies, and wetlands • say "I do" in the airy Meyer Pavilion or in the serene Bapst Rose Garden with its marble courtyard • charming indoor receptions in the Depot Visitor Center, with the feel of a vintage train station

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Union 12

Columbia City, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Modern-Meets-Rustic

Luscious Lawn

All-Day Rental

Fab Features: picturesque modern barn-inspired event center with cool wood-and-steel accents, a white interior, and wrought-iron chandeliers • covered patio for outdoor ceremonies overlooks a spacious lawn and the surrounding woods • fabulous in-house bar options including customized signature cocktails

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Elkhart, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Diverse Gardens

Tented Receptions

Non-Profit

Fab Features: expansive Elkhart garden, with multiple unique settings for events of all sizes • intimate ceremonies beneath a turquoise glass gazebo along the creek, or in the Old World-inspired English Cottage Garden • lovely receptions in the expansive Event Garden, where the flagstone patio offers ample tenting options, or the stunning Events and Visitor's Center with its wall of windows overlooking the pond

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Gathering Place

Twelve Mile, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Secluded Setting

Lush Grounds

Bridal Suite

Fab Features: a rustic venue sitting on ten wooded acres • say ‘I do’ on the lush lawn under the cover of towering trees • celebrate in the oversized gathering hall and enjoy the outdoor patio and fire pits

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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The Allure On The Lake

Chesterton, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Private Island Ceremony Site

Elevated Industrial Vibes

Indoor/Outdoor Space

Fab Features: versatile, contemporary event space outfitted with swanky lighting fixtures, a cool cutout wall, high ceilings, and two built-in bars • ceremonies on a private island on the lake, or inside the building framed by floor-to-ceiling windows • add your own padlock to the outdoor Padlock Gate, reminiscent of the version in Paris

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Emerson House

La Porte, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Weekend Wedding

Secluded Setting

Small Celebrations

Fab Features: peaceful event venue nestled at the heart of lush woodland • say “I do” beneath the graceful weeping willows, followed by game and cocktails on the expansive lawn • packages encompass a full three-day wedding weekend and include accommodations for up to 18

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Red Barn Acres

Fremont, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Romantically Rustic

Historic Details

Lovely Landscaping

Fab Features: an enchanting midwest destination nestled on 10 serene acres of gardens, grasslands and trees • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony surrounded by the lush grounds, old windmill, and tranquil pond • celebrate in the 1870 three story Bank Barn with rustic beams, brick and wood floors and wood and stone walls, combining elegant, vintage charm with modern luxury

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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