Recognized as a Top 5 Indiana Wedding Planner by Wezoree and featured in Style Me Pretty, Christina Burton Events delivers award-winning planning and refined event design across the Indianapolis area. From your initial vision to the big day, our team acts as your dedicated partner in planning as you navigate the world of weddings.
We guide you every step of the way—introducing you to top local venues, connecting you with trusted vendor teams, and keeping every detail on track so you can feel completely supported and enjoy a seamlessly executed celebration.
Indianapolis Wedding Planners & Event Designers
recommended Indianapolis Wedding Venues
Laurel hall
Indianapolis, Indiana
Built over a century ago, Laurel Hall has watched Indianapolis grow and expand all around it. With its polished walls, stately arches, this wedding venue sits atop a hill on six acres and is one of Indiana’s best-kept secrets.
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Indianapolis central library
Indianapolis, Indiana
This quintessential landmark building is located in the heart of Indianapolis. The stately architectural design and multiple event spaces indoors and out offer not only beautiful spaces for a wedding but amazing photo opportunities
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white willow farms
Arcadia, Indiana
Built in the early 1940s, White Willow Farms was originally one of the first operating granaries in Indiana. The main event barn is just over 5,400 square feet all on a single level, making it one the largest area wedding venues of its kind. The property is just over 14 acres and features several outdoor shaded areas, mature trees, and flower fields.
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Kiara & Reece at a Private estate
Lafayette, Indiana
Hiring a local Indianapolis wedding planner gives you direct access to established relationships with the city’s top florists, caterers, and photographers, while ensuring expert navigation of venue logistics—from historic load-in rules at Laurel Hall to sound curfews at outdoor spaces—and seamless management of Indy-specific travel challenges like road closures or hotel shortages during major event weekends like the Indy 500 or Gen Con.
Prime spring and fall Saturdays at popular Indianapolis venues (such as The Bottleworks Hotel, Laurel Hall, or The Sixpence) book out 12 to 18 months in advance. Securing your planner before signing a venue contract ensures budget alignment and proper venue logistics.
That all depends on your needs! Most Christina Burton Events couples spend between $2,950 and $13,500 on our services, with an overall wedding budget of $350+ per person.
Yes! All travel fees and needs are included in the package prices within a 50 mile radius of Indianapolis. We create a custom travel quote based on package, distance and needs for anything further than that.
Private residential tents under certain square footage generally don't require permits, but large-scale wedding tents on private or public land may require structural and fire safety permits through the City of Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Public parks (like Newfields or Garfield Park Conservatory) also require specialized event usage permits.
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> What is a typical investment for an Indy wedding planner?
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Indianapolis Wedding Planning: Frequently Asked Questions
Indianapolis Indiana Weddings
Hosting a wedding in Indianapolis will be an amazing beginning to this new chapter in your life. Indianapolis has so much to offer for you and your wedding guests.
unique Features of Indianapolis
>Newfields is such a special place! It's a 152-acre campus that houses The Indianapolis Museum of Art, along with historic homes, gardens, parks and even a beer garden. (With all of this it offers a handful of gorgeous, unique locations for a wedding!)
>The Bottleworks District is a "multi-use" neighborhood with amazing restaurants, shops, lifestyle and entertainment that features the historic Bottleworks Hotel.
>The Monon Trail is one of our favorite things about Indy! It is a paved pathway that winds through the entire city of Indianapolis and beyond, It's perfect for walking, running and biking.
Our Favorite Things To Do in Indy
>Go out for dinner at any of the amazing restaurants in the city. We love the iconic St. Elmo Steak House! It's the oldest steakhouse in Indianapolis in it's original location.
>Shopping in the Mass Avenue Arts District, whether you're looking for eclectic boutiques or luxurious art galleries, the shopping here has something for everyone!
>Attending all of the big events that Indianapolis offers like Pacers or Colts games, the 500 Festival and Indianapolis 500, the Broad Ripple Art Fair, The Indiana State Fair, and Red Bull Indianapolis, just to name a few!
Words just can’t convey how much I appreciate all that our wedding planner and her two assistants did for us at my daughter's wedding. You made the magic happen!"
- Donna C.
Love Notes
"I can't believe I ever thought I didn't need a wedding planner!
Whitney came to our rescue and helped pull together a fairytale day that truly would not have been so successful if it weren't for everything that CBE does for their clients."
- Holly B.
Christina Burton Events was a LIFE SAVER for us during wedding planning. Every detail was ironed out, all the vendors were contacted, every single thing was thought of.
- Clare L.
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