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Garment Factory Events: Where History Meets Elegance in Franklin, Indiana

Located in downtown Franklin, Indiana, Garment Factory Events is a historic wedding venue that offers an immersive and unforgettable setting for your special day. Built in the 1920s, this 20,000-square-foot space was once bustling with seamsters but has since been transformed into a chic wedding destination. Fully restored in May 2018, the venue retains its rich architectural past while incorporating modern touches, making it a favorite for couples seeking both charm and elegance.

Facilities and Capacity

From the moment you and your guests step through the doors of Garment Factory Events, you'll be captivated by the unique blend of history and modern design. The original exposed red brickwork, large industrial-styled windows, and timeless wooden framing create a warm, inviting atmosphere, serving as the perfect canvas for any wedding theme or décor. Whether you’re envisioning an industrial chic wedding or a classic romantic celebration, the venue’s versatile spaces provide endless possibilities.

Our venue features three main event spaces, each offering a distinct experience for different parts of your day:
- The Lounge: Perfect for a post-ceremony cocktail hour, this cozy space with plush seating and a full-service bar offers a relaxing atmosphere where guests can mingle.
- Province Room: Located on the first floor, this beautiful ballroom accommodates up to 200 guests for ceremonies or intimate receptions. The bright, airy space can be customized to reflect your unique wedding aesthetic.
- Franklin Room: Our grand upstairs ballroom spans 10,000 square feet and can accommodate over 450 guests, making it ideal for more extravagant celebrations. With stunning views of downtown Franklin and Province Park through expansive windows, this second-floor space provides the perfect backdrop for dining and dancing.

All of our event spaces are ADA-accessible, ensuring that all of your guests can comfortably enjoy the day. For added convenience, we offer getting-ready rooms where you and your wedding parties can prepare in peace. These suites are equipped with hair and makeup stations, dressing areas, dining space, and storage, allowing you to relax before the festivities begin.

Services Offered

Garment Factory Events offers comprehensive wedding packages, giving you exclusive use of our East side spaces. Our packages include in-house catering, a variety of bar packages, and professional staff to ensure every detail is flawless. With experienced bartenders and servers, your day will be stress-free, allowing you to focus on creating lasting memories.

Plan the beginning of your happily ever after in a venue that brings together something old and something new. Contact our friendly team today to start crafting your perfect wedding day experience at Garment Factory Events, the top choice for wedding venues in Franklin, Indiana.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$3,750

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

$2,750

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?

$500

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
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?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Reviews of Garment Factory Events

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The Garment Factory is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings, with praise for the stunning and spacious venues for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, all within the same building. The staff, particularly Bri and Staci, are commended for their professionalism, organization, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the big day. Guests appreciate the excellent communication, beautiful decor options, delicious in-house food, and the convenience of having a day-of coordinator like Staci. The historic charm of the venue and exceptional service make it a memorable choice for weddings, with many guests mentioning the top-notch experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Garment Factory is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings, with praise for the stunning and spacious venues for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, all within the same building. The staff, particularly Bri and Staci, are commended for their professionalism, organization, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the big day. Guests appreciate the excellent communication, beautiful decor options, delicious in-house food, and the convenience of having a day-of coordinator like Staci. The historic charm of the venue and exceptional service make it a memorable choice for weddings, with many guests mentioning the top-notch experience.

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Olivia Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such a great venue & team at Garment Factory!

We are so glad we decided to get married at Garment Factory! The space is gorgeous & was so dreamy. It fit our 240 guest comfortably with a big dance floor as well! I would recommend this place over and over. The staff was so nice to work with and they were on top of it!! Thank you Bri & Avery!! The food staff did an incredible job too. We had the burger bar and we still get compliments on our food 2 months later!
Robyn
Robyn Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best all around venue in Franklin!

Highly recommend The Garment Factory for your special day! My husband and I had our wedding there last month and it was AMAZINGLY perfect! The venue speaks for itself, it is stunning and the perfect spot to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the same building to make things easier for guests and bridal party. Special thanks to Bri and Staci as they were extremely helpful throughout the entire process! All the staff were friendly and professional. They had excellent communication from many months prior to the wedding during planning all the way through days leading up to our special day. I strongly recommend getting the day of coordinator package to have a wedding coordinator the day of your wedding. This helped ease stress and made me feel confident that if any issues were to arise the day of while my bridesmaids and I were getting ready that Staci would take care of it no problem. Staci also checked in throughout the day to see if we needed anything. We loved that you could rent decor from on site that the staff would set up for you. The food is prepared on site by excellent chefs. Thank you GFE for making my husband and I's wedding day the best day we could've ever imagined!!
Emma
Emma Sent on 08/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Choose this venue!!

Don't look anywhere else! Garment Factory is the best venue ever! The spaces available for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception are beautiful and spacious. We got multiple compliments from our guests, who thoroughly enjoyed getting to stay in the same building all day. The staff is professional, friendly, and great at communicating. The planning process is very easy, and staff is willing to help with any questions you may have. There are high quality, beautiful decorations available to rent, but we also had lots of flexibility to bring in our own items if needed. AND THE FOOD IS AMAZING! Overall, I was very happy with our experience! And our guests were too!
K
Kelly Sent on 06/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We love The Garment Factory Event Center

We recently celebrated our daughter’s wedding at The Garment Factory Event Center, and it was everything we hoped for and more. The historic charm of the beautifully restored garment factory set the perfect scene. Staci, the wedding coordinator, was truly a lifesaver—keeping everything running smoothly and stress-free. The chef-prepared food was outstanding, and guests are still raving about the Parisian carrots! The staff went above and beyond, making the day not only enjoyable but unforgettable. Highly recommend!
D
Dana Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rustic and romantic wedding venue

Our wedding went seamlessly at the garment factory. They were helpful from the beginning to the end. The recommendations for florist, DJs, videographer, photographers were wonderful. The food and bar were great. The night of the wedding, the staff at the garment factory did an amazing job, keeping tables, clean and keeping things moving while almost appearing invisible. The environment at the garment factory creates a romantic and rustic experience! Highly recommend ❤️
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience Ever!

We cannot recommend this venue enough—it was absolutely perfect! From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and stress-free. The team was in constant communication from the moment we booked, staying on top of every detail and making us feel completely supported throughout.

The venue itself is GORGEOUS and gave me the twinkle-light wedding of my dreams! Having access to the entire venue all day also made everything so much easier, from setting up to getting ready to transitioning between spaces. Every detail was thought of, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our day was flawless.

A special shoutout to their incredible wedding coordinator, Staci, who made the day an absolute breeze. She kept everything running smoothly and on time, so we could truly relax and enjoy our day.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This venue is everything you could hope for and more!
D
Danielle Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue Out There!

From start to finish, working with Garment Factory was a great experience. The venue itself is so beautiful. I think the best thing about it is that you can really be as simple or extravagant in your decor as you want. There’s so much space and flexibility to work with.

Bri is the main point of contact for the initial booking and she’s wonderful! I’m what I call a “laid back type A” personality, so naturally I had a ton of questions. Bri always answered promptly and professionally.

If you decide to add on decor set up and a day of coordinator (I’d highly recommend), you’ll be working with Staci. She was phenomenal. She made me feel so relaxed and stress free the entire day.
Megan
Megan Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

This is the venue of your dreams!

Wedding: 06/08/2024

WOW I can’t even begin to cover how amazing the venue and staff was from the beginning of the planning through our big day. The bridal suite made getting ready with the girls the morning of so much fun. The venue can be laid out in different ways to meet your wedding needs and vision, to make the day the most gorgeous day ever. We had the ceremony in the downstairs room, then cocktail hour had the lounge and upstairs room open so people could start finding their seats for dinner, then after having dinner upstairs, we came back down to the main floor where the room was flipped to be the dance floor with tables on the edges for people to hang out, we were also able to use the main bar in the lounge this way.

Now for the staff, just WOW, from being there every step of the way they are super organized and never felt like anything was missing or left out during the planning stage. (Thanks Bri) The staff all day exceeded expectations. From serving a meal for over 350 people in what I might think is a record pace, getting a room flipped during dinner, to the bartenders flying through the line to get people back to the dance floor, and anyone ready to jump in and help if something was needed.

So many of my guests are still talking about how great the venue and staff are and I can't recommend this venue enough to anyone looking to hold an event.
A
Annah Sent on 10/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Curtis 2024 March Wedding

Amazing Venue! We planned our wedding in 2 months with the help of Bri! She was so helpful and kind. We had a great time and everything went smooth!

Photos by: cbphotography
Carmen
Carmen Sent on 10/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST venue!

My husband and I were immediately set on having Garment Factory be our wedding venue the moment we toured. What made this decision so easy is the charm that this venue brings - it is rustic and old timey but also beautiful and classy! It fit the exact vibe we were going for! Bri and all of the staff at GF are extremely helpful, friendly, and caring. They truly want to make your day special! Another bonus that not many other venues offer is that the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception WITH food and beverage can be held in one building!
There was only 1 hiccup with GF that I have to mention. We were told and under the impression that our 4 Hour Full Open Bar would close during dinner. Guests were supposed to bring their drinks from the cocktail hour up to the reception room and have dinner. Bartenders upstairs at reception immediately started to serve drinks during dinner. Me, my husband and family did not notice this until after our big day. This caused our bar to end a whole HOUR early. Luckily, we had some very AMAZING lovely guests who opened a tab for an hour for us!
Besides our issue with the bar, I could not have imagined a better more beautiful venue than GF to have our big day at. Everything was BEAUTIFUL!
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Garment Factory Events frequently asked questions

Garment Factory Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Garment Factory Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Garment Factory Events includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Garment Factory Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
Garment Factory Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Garment Factory Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Garment Factory Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
Garment Factory Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Garment Factory Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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