For couples with their heart set on an Indiana wedding, Indianapolis is a great place to consider. As the state capital, this bustling city offers an array of fun, enriching things to do.
But most importantly, it’s full of beautiful, affordable spaces that make great wedding venues. From park spaces to loft venues to banquet halls, Indianapolis offers a little bit for everyone — even if you’re on a budget!
According to Wedding Report, the average couple spent $27,997 on their 2021 wedding, which is just a couple of thousand short of the national average. However, the venues on the list will help you save even more money!
Here are the 10 best affordable wedding venues in Indianapolis, Indiana.
White River State Park
If you want to get married in the midst of the best of what Indianapolis has to offer, then look no further than White River State Park.
This urban oasis sits on 250 acres, nestled right at the edge of the Indianapolis skyline and within walking distance to all of the major attractions.
You can start your day by taking wedding photos strolling along the pathway next to the breathtaking White River.
When it’s time to say “I do,” you and your longtime love can commit yourselves to one another in one of five venues: The Promenade Amphitheater, Waterfront Pavilion, Historic Washington Street Bridge, The Celebration Plaza, or The Celebration Plaza Amphitheater.
And though you can freely pick your venue, a favorite appears to be The Promenade Amphitheater, which features a terraced stone walk and multi-level seating.
Rentals include access to the ceremony and reception spaces, standard wedding supplies, and staff assistance.
Price Range: $500 – $2,250.
Capacity: 100 – 1000 guests.
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JPS Events at Regions Tower
If you’re hoping that your wedding will be a sophisticated, upscale affair then JPS Events at Regions Tower may be right up your alley.
Self-dubbed as the only rooftop wedding venue in the city, JPS Events at Regions Tower offers couples unparalleled views of the Indianapolis skyline. But that’s not all that this chic venue offers.
Most couples choose to say their vows on the rooftop terrace, where they can bask in the surrounding beauty. They then venture inside the conference center to dance and dine the night away.
Of course, it’d be a crime to walk away from this venue before you’ve taken photos on the rooftop!
Rentals include access to the ceremony and reception spaces, standard wedding supplies, and changing rooms for your and your wedding party.
Price Range: Up to $6,500.
Capacity: Up to 1000 guests.
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Laurel Hall
Laurel Hall is the former home of one of Indianapolis’s most affluent families. Now, it serves as a stunning wedding venue that’s surprisingly affordable.
Here, your wedding will be the event that none of your close friends and family will want to miss. But before we get into the nitty-gritty…the wedding pictures — come on, you have to!
Just imagine capturing your most precious, intimate moments on film as you and your partner stroll hand in hand down a grand staircase. (Just don’t be late and make your guests angry — that’s hard to come back from!)
When it’s time for your actual ceremony, you and your guests can venture to a pavilion and outdoor space where you’ll be able to enjoy everything this urban oasis has to offer.
You can host your reception inside the home’s dining room, and admire the marble floors, high ceilings, and fireplaces.
Depending on your wedding package, your rental can include access to the ceremony and reception space, standard wedding supplies, and two bridal suites.
Price Range: $4250 and up.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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Olde North Chapel
Olde North Chapel is perfect for those couples who appreciate historic sites. We mean, really historic. This building was first completed in 1888 and has managed to survive almost 136 years, all while retaining its classic charm!
Weddings held here need very little decor as the building’s original brick walls and stone features remain, giving it an ornate flair.
Of course, it only makes sense to wed in the chapel, surrounded by striking red accents and classic archways.
After you’ve exchanged vows, you and your guests will likely have to travel offsite to a reception venue (if you choose to have a reception). However, the chapel does offer a banquet hall, should you decide to take advantage of it.,
Either way, given the price to rent this chapel, you’re more than getting your money’s worth!
Rentals include the ceremony and reception space, and dressing rooms for your wedding party.
Price Range: $400 – $600.
Capacity: Up to 220 guests.
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Biltwell Event Center
If you’re into the whole industrial chic trend that’s taken over, then the Biltwell Event Center is the perfect wedding venue for you. Formerly a warehouse, this space is now a wedding venue that perfectly combines rusticity with modern style.
This sprawling space features high ceilings, exposed beams, and so many windows that you’ll feel like you’re a part of the Indianapolis skyline!
A versatile venue, you choose from several indoor and outdoor spaces for your activities. Most couples aim to have an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception, but you can mix and match how you want!
Before we get into the cost, make sure you take wedding photos while you have the space all to yourselves. Otherwise, it’d be an utter waste!
Depending on the wedding package, your rental can include access to the ceremony and reception space, standard wedding supplies, and staff support.
Price Range: $1,500 – $6,000.
Capacity: Up to 350 guests.
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Fort Harrison State Park Inn
There’s something inherently romantic about park venues, and the Fort Harrison State Park Inn definitely fits this bill!
You can start your day by exchanging vows on the lush lawns, underneath a white pergola adorned with flowers.
Once you’re officially married, it’s time to celebrate! This is the time that you and your closest friends, family, and colleagues will gather inside the Blue Heron Ballroom, a large banquet space that boasts crystal chandeliers and regal columns.
Rentals include access to the ceremony and reception space, standard wedding supplies such as tables, chairs, and linens, a day-of coordinator, and overnight accommodations.
Price Range: $400 – $1900.
Capacity: Up to 320 guests.
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Hart’s Celebration Center
Hart’s Celebration Center is a quaint wedding venue near Indianapolis that proves that simple can be just as satisfying as glitz and glamour!
This banquet hall is perfect for couples who know that it’s the decor that makes or breaks a space, and that either way you decide to go will be perfect!
This space, which spans eight areas, features high ceilings, and sturdy wood floors, which makes it a great space to tie the knot.
Depending on your wedding package, your rental can include access to the ceremony and reception space, standard wedding supplies, dressing rooms, and wireless internet.
Price Range: $5,000.
Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
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The Cyrus Place
The Cyrus Place is another historic venue that benefits from its long and storied past. Standing tall since 1882, this ornate building now serves the greater Indianapolis area as a favorite wedding venue of the locals.
You can start your day by taking wedding photos in front of the striking red entrance, shrouded by deep ruby brick walls.
When it’s time to exchange vows, you’ll head inside to either the Grand Hall or Main Hall, both spaces feature stunning stained glass walls and hardwood floors.
For your reception, you can stay put or you can utilize whichever room you didn’t use for your ceremony — or you can flip the existing space. It’s totally up to you!
Rentals include exclusive use of the property, standard wedding supplies, and dressing rooms.
Price Range: $3,424 – $6,202.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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Ivory Foundry
The Ivory Foundry is another industrial wedding venue that boasts exposed bricks, high beamed ceilings, and painted white brick walls.
There are several ways that you can utilize this little urban landscape to make it perfect for your wedding festivities. The best part is that the venue can stand on its own, though it doesn’t have to!
Rentals include 12 hours of exclusive use, access to the ceremony and reception space, standard wedding supplies, staff support, and an event coordinator.
Price Range: $4,000 – $5,000.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests.
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Tinker House Events
Have you ever heard of a venue that’s so fittingly titled? Tinker House Events just sounds like a wedding venue, right?
Anyway, onto more important matters: the details. Because a good venue is so much more than just a name, so here’s why you should choose Tinker House Events!
Not only is the original building a nod to Indianapolis’s industrial past, but it’s also been upgraded to contain modern elements and amenities,
Covering 4,000 square feet, this space offers plenty of room for all of your wedding activities.
For your vow wedding ceremony, your guests can look as you say “I do,” with the Indianapolis skyline behind you. And while it’s a perfectly great sight during the day, as the sun sets, the view becomes even more marvelous.
Depending on your wedding package, your rental can include 12-hour access to the ceremony space, standard wedding supplies such as tables, chairs, microphones, sound equipment, and staff support.
Price Range: $3,500 and up.
Capacity: Up to 230 seated guests.
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