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Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden

Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Austin
Elizabeth
Caitlyn
Eileen
K

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Couples seeking an elegant wedding venue near the heart of Valparaiso, Indiana, will love Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden. With its secluded garden, excellent staff, and outstanding amenities, this beautiful setting has everything needed for a classic and memorable celebration. Whether you desire a spirited indoor wedding or a lavish outdoor soiree, this venue can achieve your vision.

Facilities and Capacity

Aberdeen Manor can welcome you and up to 300 loved ones to celebrate your milestone occasion. The venue features a verdant lawn with a romantic stone walkway where you can host a quintessential outdoor ceremony. Alternatively, nearlyweds can say "I do" in the venue's traditional chapel. After mingling with guests in the stately lounge or the manicured gardens with drinks, you can sneak away with your photographer to snap timeless photos. For your evening festivities, the large ballroom will set the scene for a decadent wedding breakfast and lively reception. This sophisticated room has endless possibilities for personalization and plenty of space for a seated meal, a dance floor, and your favorite music. Rich earthy tones, chandeliers, and a cut-out ceiling make the ballroom flexible and serene, where you can add vibrant uplighting and your favorite decor. Couples can also avail of luxurious wedding lounge to relax and prepare for their momentous occasion.

Services Offered

The Aberdeen Manor team will stop at nothing to ensure your magical day is everything you dream of. From the moment you reach out, the experienced event planning crew will see to every detail, leaving no stone unturned. They will set up the venue for your celebration and clean up after. The Affairs to Remember bridal shop offers tuxedo rentals, flower girl dresses and jewelry for purchase, as well as invitations. The experienced team will decorate the venue to meet your vision, with gorgeous decor and furniture available, including:

  • Centerpieces
  • Specialty Linens
  • Altars
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Lights
  • Aisle runners

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 27 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Abbey & Kevin's wedding
Abbey & Kevin
89 photos
Megan & Zach's wedding
Megan & Zach
25 photos
Alyssa & Nick's wedding
Alyssa & Nick
68 photos

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$550

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$26

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Aberdeen Manor is a highly recommended, family-run venue with a stunning garden, a large ballroom, and spacious bridal and groom suites. Coordinators and staff are responsive, supportive, and handle setup, timelines, and day-of details flawlessly. Guests praised the delicious food, attentive service, and thoughtful special touches that made events memorable.

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Aberdeen Manor is a highly recommended, family-run venue with a stunning garden, a large ballroom, and spacious bridal and groom suites. Coordinators and staff are responsive, supportive, and handle setup, timelines, and day-of details flawlessly. Guests praised the delicious food, attentive service, and thoughtful special touches that made events memorable.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 124 reviews
Google
4.8/5 343 reviews
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Kelly Sent on 01/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Worth It

Aberdeen Manor ended up being our first and only venue we looked at. It had everything we needed. I loved the idea that we were the only couple onsite the entire day. We weren't sharing the venue like some other large banquet halls. They are so quick to accommodate any needs, including changing your ceremony from outside to inside the morning of. The place is gorgeous and can fit a very good amount of guests.
Megan was our coordinator, and I HIGHLY recommend her. She was so patient and worked on every detail with us. This was both of our first marriage after all, so we didn't have the experience. She was able to visually show us various designs and provide many options. She walked through nearly every step to ensure we had everything in order and worked with our vendors to keep them in line and on schedule. She is your timekeeper that day and handles absolutely anything that arises. She was the ultimate coordinator.
Austin
Austin Sent on 12/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Potucek Wedding

From the moment we toured the venue with Lisa, we knew it was the one. She took the time to listen to everything we imagined and walked us through every step with patience, care, and so much knowledge. Throughout the entire planning process, Lisa made us feel supported and at ease nothing ever felt stressful.
On our wedding day, everything was absolutely PERFECT. The staff was attentive, the setup was beautiful, and every detail came together even better than we dreamed. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the venue was and how smoothly everything ran.
We are so grateful to Lisa and the entire team for making our day unforgettable. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
M
Maria Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Knocked It Out Of The Park!!!!

April 6, 2025 was a delightful day to remember for us as we had our wedding at Aberdeen Manor. The results were amazing and the staff was prepared and ready to go when we arrived. The assistance we received from Megan, Trey & staff was priceless. Megan helped with bridal needs like bustling and ceremony assistance too. They did an incredible job in the ballroom with ceiling decor, pinspots & lighting to make the decor shine. We are still getting compliments about this from guests. The food was hot, delicious & a hit with our guests! The staff at Aberdeen knocked it out of the park with a grand slam!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful for Winter Weddings!

My husband and I worked with Kara at Aberdeen Manor for a wedding planned in only 7 months. She was incredibly nice and consistently in touch with us and quick to respond despite my hectic work schedule. She was great with any suggestions and making sure that we were meeting minimums and making sure we understood expectations of the day. We had our wedding in the off season, which comes with deals and exclusives like a snow machine for your first dance. Note they also keep all Christmas decorations up, so there are trees and garlands up from November to the end of December. We had ceremony in the chapel and reception in the ballroom and everything was gorgeous. They are also flexible with personal touches like centerpieces. Bride and Groom suites are in chapel and look amazing, with smaller rooms for bride and groom only as well in ballroom.
Caitlyn
Caitlyn Sent on 12/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue in NWI!!!

From the minute my husband and I met with Kara to tour Aberdeen, we knew this was the place we wanted to get married & also the person we wanted to help us get married. We immediately bonded with Kara over our love for Disney! We just recently got married there a few weeks ago and it was nothing but perfect. from every meeting we had with Kara, she helped guide us without being overbearing or opinionated. She also made suggestions when we were lost because we have never done this before and she was the expert in this. When it came to the rehearsal she was nothing short of wonderful, directing us and helping with timing of the music when i walked down the aisle. When i needed someone to talk to, she was comforting and kind. Our wedding day was nothing short of perfection, and Kara was one of the main people to make it that way. I could not recommend Aberdeen Manor or Kara enough to all upcoming brides looking for a venue to get married. The rest of the staff the night of the wedding, along with Christian were absolutely amazing. the bartenders were fun and the staff was extremely attentive and kind. Don’t wait, and go book with them and request Kara as your coordinator. I promise you will not be disappointed!!!!
J
Jacob Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

Had my wedding at Aberdeen Manor on October 26th and the entire process from the planning to the day of went smoothly. Kara was an amazing coordinator with excellent communication and the night was everything we could ask for and more! The food and drinks were great and the way everything was run was completely on point. All of the staff there are top notch. Highly recommend Aberdeen Manor to anyone looking to host a wedding/reception!
S
Stephanie Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding!!

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Aberdeen, and we had a blast! Our wedding coordinator, Lisa, was so easy to work with and made the entire planning process as stress free as possible. Everything was perfect, and we had no problems. Any hiccups were handled quickly and subtly. We would HIGHLY recommend Aberdeen for anyone's wedding and/or reception. The ballroom is lovely, the decoration options are beautiful, and the staff are detail-oriented, friendly, and dedicated to making your dream wedding a reality. The food was delicious, the drinks were tasty, and all of our guests keep telling us what a great time they had at our reception. Partway through the night, we received a framed photo of our first dance. It was so cute, and we were so surprised! We're so grateful to Aberdeen for making our wedding a beautiful night and a wonderful experience!
Eileen
Eileen Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful outdoor ceremony venue!!

We absolutely loved our experience at Aberdeen! Kara and the entire team were so helpful throughout our process. We used their brand new bridal suite to get ready which is beautiful and VERY spacious (we had 15 women getting ready together). They also had a grooms suite available. They were able to accommodate our timeline, provided delicious breakfast and drinks while we got ready.

For the ceremony, we chose the outdoor garden that was stunning and the team helped out with all our questions and prep day of as well as rehearsal. They even allowed a welcome drink station for our guests. You can definitely feel the family owned business in how personal and thoughtful they are - we felt very take of at aberdeen. Thank you!!
R
Rachel Sent on 06/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

We had our reception at Aberdeen Manor and loved every second of it! The garden area was beautiful and the ballroom was large enough to hold all our guests (236). The venue includes a day of coordinator (we had Kara and she was amazing and so responsive) and also includes set up and clean up. As long as you provide specific instructions for where the items go, the team will make your vision come to life. We would 100% choose this venue again if we were to relive our wedding day!
S
Sondra Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Aberdeen is amazing!

We had our wedding at Aberdeen Manor and they made our experience amazing! Kara (our assigned Event Coordinator) made the planning process as easy as possible for us and was always there to answer our questions. The wedding ceremony and reception was beautiful and we had an amazing time. :)
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Aberdeen Manor is a premier wedding day venue, certainly among the best in the Northwest Indiana and the entire Chicagoland market. Their focus on attention to detail is backed by years of first-hand experience. From a wedding ceremony in the lush outdoor garden or within the elegance of their own chapel to the excitement of a wedding reception in the grand ballroom, Aberdeen Manor is the place for a beautiful and carefree wedding day.

Shane Lawrence Photography Shane Lawrence Photography Wedding Photographers

One of our favorite venues. Always a pleasure working here. The chapel is picture perfect, the garden is beautiful and inside it lights so well for wedding photography.

Stephen Martin Photography Stephen Martin Photography Wedding Photographers

I am fortunate to have been shooting weddings at Aberdeen Manor for more than 10 years. Some of my very favorite images have been taken there. Events are always in order and handled with the utmost professionalism. Its very nice to work along side those that strive to help make such an important day perfect. I look forward to many more exceptional weddings at Aberdeen........and the FOOD!!!!!

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Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden frequently asked questions

Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Chapel, Garden currently offers 2 discount promotions for wedding services.

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