Where to Elope in Indy!

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A Wedding Officiants incomplete guide to where you can have a simple wedding.
These are suggestions.  We take no responsibility for the place where you choose to get married.  We VERY STRONGLY recommend you visit the location before deciding to get married there.  Pictures are not always an accurate representation of what your experience may be.  

Elope At The Hundred Acre Wood
Newfields no longer allows Elopements at the Art Museum.

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Photo taken in the Virginia A Fairbanks Nature Park and 100 Acre Wood by Casey and Her Camera.

We have had MANY beautiful elopements in the formal gardens at Newfields.  I was recently informed they are no longer allowing it.  A wedding officiant can't come in with you and your photographer and perform a quick ceremony.  You cannot buy tickets to get in and just elope.  This is their policy and I've communicated with the staff at Newfields to confirm this.  

You can elope at the​ Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park.  There is no entrance fee and your photographer does not need a photography pass to take pictures. 

My fee to marry you at the Virgina B. Fairbanks Art and Nature park is $150.  

Newfields and The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, the Gardens at Newfields,

The Purple Gazebo!

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Funny Bones!

Potters Bridge

Potters Bridge is located in Noblesville off of North Allisonville Road. (I didn't even know it went that far north!) They have beautiful walking trails - so it's dog friendly! There is a picnic shelter you can reserve, or you can simply find a nice spot to elope - either just the two of you or with a small group of people.  This is also a very pretty spot for pictues!
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My fee to marry you at Potter's Bridge is $150.  I live in Hamilton County so it's a great spot of a last-minute elopement!
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The rain stopped and the sun came out just in time to set for these two!

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A view from the inside of Potter's Bridge.

Potter's Bridge
19401 N Allisonville Rd
​Noblesville, IN 46060

Ellis Park Gazebo

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Ellis Park in Danville, IN has a really nice, large gazebo.  It's big enough to have people under the gazebo while you get married in case it rains.  They have a really nice holiday light display in the park every year as well.   You can rent the gazebo for the day.  It's $50 for residents and $100 for non-residents.  Here is more info:  ​https://danvilleparks.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=11

​My Fee to marry you in Danville is $180

Elope And Have Lunch or Dinner

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This couple eloped at HollyHock Hill in Indianapolis.

If you are planning a small wedding and want to enjoy a great meal at a restaurant you love, ask them if you can get married there?  This couple loves Holly Hock Hill, so they got married there!  Thad had dinner during regular dinner service.  Other couples have rented a room during a quieter time. 

Many restaurants with private dining rooms will allow you to use the private room if you are purchasing regular meals off the menu.  Other restaurants have catering menus that go with their private rooms.  If you can think of all the places someone might have a rehearsal dinner, you can probably have a small wedding there too!

One couple reserved the wine cellar at St. Elmo's and had their favorite waiter for their wedding.  It was perfect!
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This couple reserved a room to exchange vows at Fogo de Chão in downtown Indianapolis.

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Lauren and David Blair. They hold the world record for vow renewals. They've been married in (I think) Every Hard Rock Cafe. I helped them renew their when they were in Indy!


My fee to marry you in Marion, Hamilton and Madison County is $150.

My fee to marry you in Hancock, Hendricks and Johnson counts is $180.

Rooms for Rent for Parties

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You would be surprised the places that are available for rent.  If you are planning a small, or informal wedding and just need an affordable place to fit everyone, check out your local parks.  This picture was taking at a house on the grounds of a local park in Lawrence.  Couples reserve or rent their community room in their apartment complex. 

The Lions Club or the VFW are also very popular spots for a wedding or any type of party.  Eagle Creek Park has several buildings they rent.  Many park buildings come with kitchens to make a DIY wedding even more affordable!

My Fee to marry you in Marion, Hamilton, or Madison County is $150.

My Fee to marry you in Johnson, Hendricks, or Hancock County is $180.

Elope At Home

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Photo taken at a private home by Brittany Erwin Photography.

I'm a big fan of getting married at home.  I'm a BIG fan of spending your money on purchasing a home and having a fun wedding in your new home!  

There are so many pro's to getting married in your own home like...  You don't have to worry about keeping the kids entertained.  Anything you purchase for your home to make it ready for a wedding, you get to keep!  You get to keep all the left over food too!  Many couples will have a small party in their home with an informal wedding and will still have it catered.    If you want to drink, you don't have to drive.  Some people just like to stay home.  Every now and then I'll go to a home of someone with real anxiety.  They literally dislike leaving home. 

I Love just about every type of wedding, but one of my favorite is the back yard BBQ wedding.  It's really fun if everyone has already had a few beers and collectively objects to the wedding! 

A wedding is a day of celebration.  You can do that with or without family and friends, and you can do it all from the comfort of your own home. 

I travel to locations throughout the Indianapolis area.  Prices start at $150 and go up based on your location.    

Elope With Your Dog!

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Often, where you walk your dog is the perfect place to elope!  Many couples have dogs that are like their children and best friends all wrapped up into one.  Over the course of a relationship, a couple can take a LOT of walks and many of those are with their dogs.  It's only natural to want to have your dog at your wedding.  It many be in your back yard or in a venue that allows dogs.   Many couples choose to elope in the same park they walk.  
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How Falling in Love is like Owning a Dog

by Taylor Mali

First of all, it’s a big responsibility,
especially in a city like New York.
So think long and hard before deciding on love.
On the other hand, love gives you a sense of security:
when you’re walking down the street late at night
and you have a leash on love
ain’t no one going to mess with you.
Because crooks and muggers think love is unpredictable.
Who knows what love could do in its own defense?
On cold winter nights, love is warm.
It lies between you and lives and breathes
and makes funny noises.
Love wakes you up all hours of the night with its needs.
It needs to be fed so it will grow and stay healthy.
Love doesn’t like being left alone for long.
But come home and love is always happy to see you.
It may break a few things accidentally in its passion for life,
but you can never be mad at love for long.
Is love good all the time? No! No!
Love can be bad. Bad, love, bad! Very bad love.
Love makes messes.
Love leaves you little surprises here and there.
Love needs lots of cleaning up after.
Somethimes you just want to get love fixed.
Sometimes you want to roll up a piece of newspaper
and swat love on the nose,
not so much to cause pain,
just to let love know Don’t you ever do that again!
Sometimes love just wants to go out for a nice long walk.
Because love loves exercise. It will run you around the block
and leave you panting, breathless. Pull you in different directions
at once, or wind itself around and around you
until you’re all wound up and you cannot move.
But love makes you meet people wherever you go.
People who have nothing in common but love
stop and talk to each other on the street.
Throw things away and love will bring them back,
again, and again, and again.
But most of all, love needs love, lots of it.
And in return, love loves you and never stops.
Taylor Mali
Mali. Taylor. “How Falling in Love is like Owning a Dog.” What Learning Leaves. Write Bloody Books.

Washington Township Park

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Washington Township park is big!  This gazebo is located at the entrance, right off of Route 36 - Rockville Road.  There is a children's play area, public restrooms and they have Christmas lights every year.  There is also a pond in the back tha tis pretty for pictures.

Washington Township Park also has really nice rooms you can rent for an event!  Follow this link for more info:  www.washingtontwpparks.org/

Washington Township Park
115 S County Rd 575 E
Avon, IN 46123
My fee to marry you in Avon is $180

Elope At The Indiana State House

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Photo by Alison Mae Photography.

A Guide to eloping at the Indiana Statehouse.

Updated Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Did you find me on TikTok?  Thank you!!  Here is a link to our channel.  Some of the videos are outdated. Please read the info below for up-to-date information about Statehouse elopements!  

Here is a link to this page in video form:  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThC9VGua/


UPDATED INFORMATION


The 2027 Legislative Season begins on Monday, January 11th. It is scheduled to run through the 3rd week in April. 


What does this mean?


The Statehouse will be REALLY, REALLY BUSY with government affairs. Generally, areas of the building will be occupied with events.  This greatly impacts using the Statehouse for elopements.  It's loud, it's messy, and it can be difficult to get a quiet spot for a ceremony and even more difficult to get great photographs.  


The legislature meets Monday-Thursday.  Therefore, I will only be booking elopements in the Indiana Statehouse on Fridays at this time.


Please be advised that it may be quiet on Fridays; most of the areas are set up for events.  You are not allowed to move anything.  You can only use the building as it is.  That means there is a very good chance you will not be able to get the photographs you see online.  


There will be a 2-week break at the end of February. When those dates are confirmed, I will let you know, and I will schedule elopements Monday-Friday during those two weeks. 


If you have questions, please ask!  I know the Statehouse is beautiful and free to use, but I also want you to have a great elopement experience!



Who am I?


I’m Victoria Meyer.  I’m a professional wedding officiant.  I own Marry Me In Indy! LLC.  I’ve been marrying couples in Indiana for over 16 years.  I am not associated with the State of Indiana or the Indiana Statehouse.  I marry many couples there, communicate with the Statehouse regularly, and do my best to keep this information up to date.  

I’m happy to marry you at the Statehouse!  When you hire me, you are hiring me to meet you at the Statehouse, perform a wedding ceremony, and sign your marriage license.  I take no responsibility fo the conditiona of the Statehouse during your elopement - it could be loud, crowded, messy, etc….  But I always hope it’s perfect for you!


What do you need to elope in Indy?


To be legally married in Indiana, you need a marriage license.  You and your partner must obtain this yourself from your county clerk.  

If you live in Indiana, you must obtain your marriage license in the county where you live.  Then you can use that marriage license to get married anywhere in Indiana.  If you do not live in Indiana, you must obtain your marriage license in the county in which you are getting married.  The Indiana Statehouse is in Indianapolis, Marion County. 

Your signed marriage license must be returned to the clerk who issued it within 30 days.  

If your marriage license was issued by the Marion County Clerk, we can return the license for you and mail you 2 certified copies - proving you are married - for $20. 


What is the fee to elope at the Statehouse?


You are using the Statehouse for free as a tourist when you elope.  

If you would like me to officiate your wedding - sign your marriage license and perform your wedding ceremony - My regular fee is $150.

We book small weddings and elopements up to 90 days in advance for $150. 

If you would like to book more than 90 days in advance, the fee is $250.

Payment is due in full at booking, and there are no refunds, so please make sure your plans are set.  You can reschedule, within reason, but NO REFUNDS!
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Many people reach out for information and then change their plans.  It happens more often than you think with elopements, especially at free locations.  We ask you to make sure of your plans before booking.  Many couples set a 90-day reminder and book as soon as the appointment becomes available online to save the extra $100.  Keep in mind, Friday afternoons book quickly, and if you are looking for the fall, those spots may be gone if you don’t book early.

We do not include a photographer.  Here is a link to photographers we have worked with and can recommend.  


When is the Statehouse open?

The Indiana Statehouse is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Please be aware that the Statehouse may also be closed on State holidays. 

The Statehouse is no longer open to the public on Saturdays. 


Where is the Indiana Statehouse?

The official address of the Statehouse is 
200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204​


How To Enter The Statehouse

 The entrance facing West Washington Street is NOT open to the Public.

Monday through Friday, you can enter the Statehouse through the entrance on Capitol Street - Known as the East Entrance.  This entrance faces Monument Circle. 

Or the Entrance in the Government Center Courtyard, known as the West Entrance.  This is the handicapped entrance. If you can’t complete the steps, this is the entrance you should use. 


Where to Park?


There is a parking lot on the south side of the Statehouse on Ohio Street.  This is NOT public parking.  Tourists cannot enter through the south entrance.

The Statehouse has no public parking.  Metered street parking is available nearby, along with several garages.  The most cost-effective garage is Claypool Parking Garage, located at 27N S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204. 

What is the Indiana Statehouse?
​The Indiana Statehouse is not just a free place for you to have a wedding.  

The Indiana Statehouse is an office building. It houses the office of the Governor, the Lt. Governor, the Indiana Supreme Court, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. People WORK in the building.

Yes, the building is open to the public. Yes, anyone who passes through security can enter the Statehouse as a tourist.  But having 100 people meet you there to watch you get married is NOT OK. Excessive noise or music that can interrupt people working is NOT OK.  
I ask that you limit your witnesses to 20 people or less. ​ If you want to have a larger group, you can rent an area.


What are the expectations of a FREE Statehouse Elopement?


You enter the building as a tourist when the building is open to the public.

You go through security.

You find a location on the 3rd or 4th floor - the 4th floor has the best lighting.

We will perform a short wedding ceremony.
Your family and friends gather around you - it's standing only.  There are no chairs.
If there are chairs, please do not move them.
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Take pictures - if you would like.

Please keep the noise to a minimum.  People are working.  The court may be in session. People are conducting state business. 

While people generally like weddings and are happy for you, please don't expect others to go out of their way for you because you are getting married.   


You are in the Statehouse as a tourist.  

Also keep in mind OTHER couples want to take pictures and have their ceremony is the most popular spots too, so please share the space.  When you are done, please have your group move to another area if you are just hanging ot and talking.  

When Can We Elope At The Statehouse?
You can elope in the Indiana Statehouse when it is open to the public.
The Statehouse is open to the public:
Monday-Friday from 8-5.

You must leave the building before it closes.  If you do not leave, security will escort you out of the building. You will want to schedule your ceremony at least one hour before they close if you want time to take pictures. ​
The Indiana Statehouse is no longer open to the public on Saturdays.
More Details.  
When is the BEST Time to Elope at the Statehouse?

Friday afternoons.  But keep in mind that, now that this information is posted, everyone wants to book Friday afternoons.  You may want to choose a different time. 

When NOT to Elope at the Statehouse?

When the Government is Governmenting


January 2027 - April 2027


This is REALLY important.


While you can enter the Statehouse anytime it's open, the House and Senate are in session Monday through Thursday from January through the first half of April. It's LOUD!  Like LITERALLY LOUD!  Some days, the building is completely packed with people.  There are meetings, presentations, press conferences, PROTESTS, and all sorts of things going on.  


They often set up every area of the building for events.  You likely won't be able to hold your ceremony in an open space, and it will be difficult to get the same pictures you see online because colored backdrops will be set up.


The House and Senate are not in session on Fridays, so Friday afternoons are still a good time to elope from January to Mid-April.  BUT keep in mind the building will most likely be set up for events.


I will only be performing elopements in the Statehouse on Fridays during the legislative session!!



YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO MOVE ANYTHING! 


In the past, couples and photographers who were upset with how the building was set up chose to move things. This is NOT OK! 

Please view eloping for free in the Statehouse, a PRIVILEGE we don't want taken away. 


YOU CAN RENT THE STATEHOUSE!


You can RENT the Statehouse for formal weddings, small weddings, and elopements.  The prices are very affordable.  Parking is included for your group, and you will have privacy and space to yourself.   
 Follow this link for more information:  

​https://www.in.gov/idoa/state-property-and-facilities/weddings-and-events-center/​

Schedule an Appointment
This "Schedule Now" link will lead you to my online scheduler, where you can book an appointment.  This link is for elopements anywhere in Marion County - not just the Statehouse.  I may have appointments available at 7 PM, but the Statehouse is not open then. 

Elope In Brown County! 

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Photo taken at Hesitation Point in Brown County State Park.

Officially, Brown County Elopements are fun! You can elope in Brown County State Park or in the surrounding area.  Many couples will rent a cabin and have me come there to marry them.  Some couples just pick a cool place in the park they love with a great view.  The Story Inn on the back side of the state park in Story is very popular with a laid-back, live music vibe. 


Brown County is a longer drive for me, but my prices are in line with local wedding officiants.  My fees is $350.


These prices are for elopements.  If you are planning a formal wedding in the Brown County area, the fees are higher.


If you live in Indiana, obtain your marriage license in YOUR county.  Then you can get married anywhere in Indiana.

If you are traveling from outside of Indiana, you will need to obtain your marriage license from the Brown County Clerk to get legally married in Brown County.  

Brown County Clerk


I spend a lot of time in Brown County marrying couples every autumn.  That experience has taught me to plan ahead!  On one Saturday in October, 7 weddings were scheduled in the park.  Those were weddings where couples had reserved an area and were having formal weddings. That doesn't include random elopements.  I married a couple at noon, and when I was leaving the park, there were cars lined up for well over a mile just waiting to get into the park.  This is also common during peak colors.  I usually give myself an extra hour during those times to make sure I'm on time and can find parking.  I urge you to keep that in mind when you are planning your day. 


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I took this photo with my phone at Ogle Lake in Brown County State Park.

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Elopement crashed by a guy falling off his bike at Hesitation Point in Brown County State Park!

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This was the back yard of a rented cabin.

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This couple rented the amphitheater behind the nature center at Brown County State Park.

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This is the back deck of a rented cabin.

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This vista is near the campgrounds in Brown County State Park.

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This couple rented a park shelter for their quick wedding and spent the weekend in the Abe Martin Lodge with their grandkids!

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This couple eloped at the Storey Inn. Photo by Autumn Howell Photography.