6 Indianapolis Venues Perfect For Your Small Wedding


Are your wedding plans big on love but small on the guest list? Indianapolis offers an array of charming options for an intimate celebration! Hold a romantic ceremony in a gorgeous nine-acre outdoor creativity and sculpture garden, or opt for a rustic boutique barn celebration. You’re sure to find the perfect fit here!


The Crystal Coop

Anderson, IN

Fab Features: quaint, rustic-elegant event space 30 minutes from Indianapolis • the reception barn sports whitewashed interior walls and a soaring, gabled ceiling hung with dazzling crystal chandeliers • find fabulous décor supplies in the library of their sister company, I Do Rentals

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Boondocks Barn & Lodge

Knightstown, IN

Fab Features: a family-owned, ranch-style country oasis, surrounded by acres of pasture and woodland overlooking picturesque Montgomery Creek • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony with the natural landscape as your backdrop • dance the night away in The Barn with inviting, party-friendly features like a stone fireplace, covered porches for your cocktail hour, and a high, open-rafter ceiling hung with chandeliers and twinkling string lights

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Graduate Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Fab Features: eclectic hotel set right on vibrant Kirkwood Ave • al fresco celebrations on the Jack & Diane Terrace (yep, from the song!), a fourth-floor rooftop gem with awesome views, shuffleboard courts, and customizable lounge furnishings • the cozy accommodations boast super-comfy beds, Malin + Goetz toiletries, and cheeky, fun decor that references local style and culture

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Indianapolis Art Center

Indianapolis, IN

Fab Features: a unique venue offering a beautiful and imaginative backdrop for your wedding • hold your ceremony in the gorgeous nine-acre outdoor creativity and sculpture garden overlooking the White River • continue on to your reception where you can celebrate under twinkling market lights

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Willow Acres

Middletown, IN

Fab Features: a wedding and event venue situated on 10 acres of land just off the beaten path in Middletown, Indiana • let your decoration dreams flourish in the beautifully designed space that is a blank canvas to create an individualized experience • create magical memories under the stars in the lighted, wooded area, the perfect backdrop for a night of celebrating with family and friends

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

INDUSTRY

Indianapolis, IN

Fab Features: a wonderfully restored former ball-bearing factory in the heart of Indy's Industrial District • the interior impresses with beautiful brick, soaring ceilings with exposed rafters, ductwork, sleek, dark poured concrete flooring, and oversized, high-set windows • they offer creative in-house bar packages and a host of extras and add-ons, from a photobooth to full event coordination

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$


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