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Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest

$1k - $2k For 100 Guests
Up to 300 guests
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Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, is a wedding venue located in Valparaiso, Indiana. These beautiful gardens make a picturesque setting for weddings, commitment ceremonies, and vow renewals. Offering scenic views, manicured lawns, and indoor spaces for receptions, Gabis Arboretum is the perfect location for your special day.

Facilities and Capacity

*You may choose from a number of idyllic spots throughout the grounds to exchange your vows.*

The Meyer Memorial Pavilion is a covered stone pavilion overlooking an expansive lawn and a picutresque pond that can be used for either ceremonies or receptions. Be able to say "I do" beneath a lush green arch on the lawn, before moving into the pavilion for a small reception of up to 100 guests.

The Sidetrack is a vast lushes lawn with a capacity to hold up to 400 seated guests, perfect for large ceremonies and outdoor receptions.

Smaller ceremonies , which can be held in our Rose Pavilion, a brand-new pavilion, that is adorned with roses and other vibrant flowers. This picturesque space can hold up to 75 seated guests.

Elopements or micro-weddings of up to 25 guests can be held in Ed's Oasis, Council Oak, or Window on the Wetlands all places include vast lushes land with pictureseque views.

For indoor ceremonies or receptions, you may opt for the Railway Depot, a charming former railway station overlooking the Railway Garden. This space holds up to 80 guests for a seated dinner and 150 for a ceremony.

Inside the Railway Depot includes the Spike Room, which can host smaller gatherings of up to 24 guests.

Services Offered

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest can provide tables and chairs for your ceremony and reception, and also offers tents for outdoor events. Outside caterers and vendors are welcome, allowing you to customize your special day to your liking. The space makes the perfect blank canvas for any wedding vision. On-site parking is available for guests, and the venue can provide a shuttle service if desired. To learn more about hosting your special event at Gabis Arboretum, please feel free to reach out to us anytime.

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?

$150

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Parking
Transportation

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Garden
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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    Danielle C. Married on 10/16/2022
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    Most Magical Night of my Life

    We had a night wedding at the venue and it felt like it was right out of a fairytale! The garden near the pavilion was stunning and with all our little lights and the fireplace on it looked absolutely stunning! The beauty of the natural space did most of the work and it made decorating much easier knowing the fall leave and flowers would make it look so perfect. Yvonne helped us plan the wedding and was extremely flexible when we shifted the time of the wedding and responded almost immediately whenever we had questions. She made are special day stress free! I am so grateful to have had our wedding at the Arboretum. Thank you!

    Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest's reply:

    Danielle,
    It was such a beautiful wedding! The staff was blown away at how creative you were with the space and we are so happy to be able to accommodate you on such an important day. :)
    Be sure to visit us!
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    Shannon Married on 07/25/2008
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    Tall Tree is a beautiful place to get married. With the pond, stone pavilion with fireplace, gardens, and nature, our pictures turned out gorgeous. There is no other venue that I would have rathered gotten married at!
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450 West 100 North Valparaiso, IN, 46385
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Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest frequently asked questions

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Parking
  • Transportation
The space offered by Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Tents
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is recommended by 78% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.1 in quality of service, 4.1 in value, 3.9 in flexibility, 3.9 in professionalism and 3.6 in average response time.

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