8 Amazingly Affordable Wedding Venues in Northern Indiana


Northern Indiana is home to some of the state's most beautiful wedding venues and offers options for every budget. We’ve done the work and gathered some of our favorite affordable locations in the area. From a beautifully reimagined 1870 church to an award-winning waterfront restaurant overlooking Cedar Lake, you’ll fall head over heels for these stylish settings that are easy on the eyes and your wallet!


The Charles

Fort Wayne, IN

Venue Superpowers:

picturesque

versatile

custom-curated events

Fab Features: landmark venue specializing in stress-free events • ceremonies overlooking a pond with a lighted fountain, rock garden waterfall, and seasonal plantings • personalized event packages built around your vision

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Lighthouse Restaurant

Cedar Lake, IN

Venue Superpowers:

lakeside

award-winning cuisine

affordable

Fab Features: gorgeous setting on scenic Cedar Lake • spacious patio with a shady gazebo perfect for toasting cocktails while watching the sunset • second-floor reception hall with soaring windows framing gorgeous lake views

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

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest

Valparaiso, Indiana

Venue Superpowers:

Wooded Wonderland

Late Night Celebrations

Charming Spaces

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: $ • $$

Avalon Manor Banquet Center

Merrillville, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Lush Gardens

All-Inclusive

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: elegant banquet center in Northwest Indiana • the picturesque grounds boast intimate gazebos, colorful gardens, and a shimmering pond and fountain • fabulous comprehensive packages paired with quality service

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

The Parish House on Union

Delphi, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Church

Flexible Packages

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: beautifully reimagined 1870 church at the center of Delphi • the interior impresses with a soaring cathedral ceiling and walls lined with breathtaking arched stained glass windows • their affordable packages include lots of budget-saving perks, like use of their décor, china, and setup/teardown help

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Bread & Chocolate

Goshen, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Details

All-Inclusive

Upscale Industrial

Fab Features: an upscale industrial space located on the third floor of the historic Old Bag Factory • start your special day right in the sweet dressing rooms complete with sparkling chandeliers and comfortable couches • rent the entire third floor for your celebration and enjoy separate spaces for every part of your wedding day

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Gillespie Conference and Special Event Center

South Bend, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Dedicated Wedding Staff

All-Inclusive

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: an elegant wedding venue located in the heart of South Bend • enjoy an easy planning process with the help of their dedicated and experienced staff who value that every wedding is unique • hold a romantic outdoor ceremony in the Terrace Garden complete with beautiful blooms, water fountains, and a romantic white pergola

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

PFW International Ballroom

Fort Wayne, IN

Venue Superpowers:

Lush Gardens

Picturesque Setting

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: a beautiful venue located on Purdue University’s beautiful Fort Wayne campus • say ‘I do’ in the picturesque gardens with lush blooms and mature trees as your backdrop • celebrate your reception in the sleek, contemporary ballroom featuring a lofty ceiling and unique lighting

Catering: BYO
Price: $


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