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Pam and Doug Frank
Pam and Doug Frank
Owner

Woman-owned

6 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

We currently have openings for 2026 through 2027 bookings. Please visit our website to book a tour and view our venue:

https://www.willow-acres.com/

Exciting news for 2026: Willow Acres is introducing a brand-new permanent reception hall designed to host up to 250 guests to replace our current tent. This stunning structure will be fully climate controlled for year-round comfort while still offering an indoor–outdoor feel with its 80-foot clear wall that can open to the fresh air and glowing lights. With this addition, our season is extended and couples can enjoy even more flexibility in choosing their perfect date. Willow Acres will also proudly provide in-house bar packages, creating a seamless, elevated experience for your celebration.

  • Beautiful Indoor/Outdoor venue that is intentionally landscaped for you!
  • Two spacious air conditioned cabins for your entire wedding party to comfortably get ready in
  • Included with your event are handcrafted rustic tables and chairs for your convenience
  • Several Ceremony options from our handcrafted Pergola to our beautiful willow tree, your day can be exactly what you want it to be
  • We hope you join our Willow Acres family and add your plaque to our Wedding Wall! This one of a kind experience allows you to have your names and wedding date added to our Wedding Wall to become a permanent part of our Venue
  • Whether your event is casual or formal, we at Willow Acres are dedicated to creating a personal experience for you to ensure your day is as perfect as you imagine
  • Let us help you create the magic of the moment that will forever be your wedding day.

**For those of you who love your pets as much as we do, we are a "Pet Friendly" venue!!**

wedding photos are by @kristinjeanphotography

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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?

$8,490

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

$7,400

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?

$7,900

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

$7,400

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
June
July
August

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Reviews of Willow Acres

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Willow Acres is described as a dream venue with stunning grounds, magical ambiance, and beautiful string lights that make it feel like a fairytale backdrop. The staff, including Pam and Sydney, are highly praised for their warmth, professionalism, and attentiveness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers were impressed by the helpfulness and flexibility of the owners Pam and Doug, who continuously strive to enhance the venue for each couple. The venue is commended for its seamless execution, picturesque landscaping, and versatility, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a unique and personalized wedding experience.

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Willow Acres is described as a dream venue with stunning grounds, magical ambiance, and beautiful string lights that make it feel like a fairytale backdrop. The staff, including Pam and Sydney, are highly praised for their warmth, professionalism, and attentiveness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers were impressed by the helpfulness and flexibility of the owners Pam and Doug, who continuously strive to enhance the venue for each couple. The venue is commended for its seamless execution, picturesque landscaping, and versatility, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking a unique and personalized wedding experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 49 reviews
Google
4.9/5 88 reviews
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Allie Sent on 11/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Treated like Family

Being a bride is probably one of the most stressful things I’ve ever taken on. Pam and Sydney were absolute life savers in their planning support. They were incredibly responsive and flexible with questions I had and ideas I wanted to try to incorporate. Day before and day of the two of them and Doug were unbelievable with making sure any request we had or details we wanted was remembered. Every. Single. Guest came up to me the day of and praised how gorgeous the venue was and how incredibly kind and available the owners were. Literally have no complaints.
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Anna Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true

Willow acres was a dream come true. The willow trees, flowers, string lights make it feel right out of a fairytale. When my husband and I came to tour the venue, we knew within stepping out of the car that this would be the perfect place for our wedding. Not only is the place magical, but so are the staff. They are so warm, kind, professional. They made a stressful event feel peaceful and manageable. They treated us like family, and It felt like I was planning a wedding with people I knew for years rather than someone I just met. They go above and beyond and I truly couldn’t thank them all enough for making our day beyond what I had imagined. We are so grateful for everyone at Willow acres, especially Pam and Sydney. If you are looking for a wedding venue, Willow acres is the place for you
Marli
Marli Sent on 08/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond my wildest dreams!

This venue was nothing short of amazing. I was unable to tour the property. So not only did Pam make sure that my mother toured, but then toured myself via phone. Any questions were answered by staff SO promptly. The staff the day of were also EXTREMELY friendly and kind. They were so helpful in ways I hadn’t even thought of. The venue was even more BEAUTIFUL in person. I got so many compliments on how lovely it was. The owners are just the most lovely and friendly people! Willow Acres is wonderful in every way, and I highly recommend them!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 07/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanting Venue with Incredible Owners – A Photographer's Dream!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I absolutely love working at Willow Acres! This stunning venue is a dream for wedding photography and videography. The beautiful willow trees create such a magical backdrop for couples, and there are endless photo and video opportunities throughout the property. The owners are truly wonderful to work with – they’re kind, professional, and always go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. Every time I’m at Willow Acres, I know it’s going to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Highly recommend for any couple looking for a breathtaking venue!

- Capturing Moore Memories Photo + Film
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Brianna Sent on 06/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

The venue is amazing in the planning phase, the day of and cleaning up! The venue is amazing, the tent is great for shade, the green spaces around the venue great for dancing or yard games, and the bonfire was perfect for s'mores! The team is great to work with in the lead up, great communication, helpful in planning the set up and always willing to answer questions! The day of the wedding the venue was perfect, the team did a great job of setting up the chairs for the ceremony, the tables for the reception, keeping the bathrooms stocked, the bartender was great, and making sure everything was perfect! I would highly recommend this venue!
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Taylor Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Miller Wedding

Pam was awesome when it came to setting everything up with her team. Her staff was great and her venue was the right choice for our wedding!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing else like it!

We got married at Willow Acres on May 25, 2025. From start to finish, the entire process with the Willow Acres team has been exceptional. They are extremely welcoming, flexible, and professional. They will truly go the extra mile to make sure your day is exactly what you envision. I was definitely a type A bride. I can't tell you how many times Pam accommodated me and my husband whenever we wanted to stop by the venue to show it to family and friends or to test out our decor.

On the morning of our wedding, we arrived and the tables were set exactly as laid out on the diagram (literally down to the specific measurements we requested). This was just the start of the seamless experience the Willow Acres team provided. They lit our candles before cocktail hour, their team bussed our tables during dinner (they were so sneaky I didn't even see them!), they brought out blankets and heaters on a whim when the temperature started to dip, and the list goes on. You can tell Pam, Doug, and Sydney care deeply about every single couple who gets married at their property.

Just in the year leading up to our wedding, Pam and Doug made multiple updates to the venue: new bar, new ceremony aisle doors, new fence, increased seating at the fire pits, more string lights including some over the ceremony space, etc. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect space for our day. The venue is SO versatile. If guests weren't up to dancing, they have so many other options: hanging out in the tent, sitting around the firepits, or playing yard games in the green spaces. We were shocked that over half our guests stayed until the very end. I think it's because they had options to celebrate with us doing whatever made them the most comfortable!

I'm sad our wedding is over because now we won't have as many excuses to come back to this beautiful venue. I can't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else. It was genuinely the perfect day in the perfect place.

Photo credits: Jacquelyn Taylor Photography
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Sara Sent on 01/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Literal Perfection

My husband, Casey, and I got married here on June 1st, 2024! I simply cannot recommend this venue enough. The pictures do not do it justice - it is so stunning. We were looking for somewhere that felt natural and comfortable and this was the absolute perfect place. The staff, venue, planning, (even unexpected planning like the fact it poured rain most of the day) were all amazing. It felt like a home away from home which was super important to me.

We had many guests tell us they were blown away by the whole day and how beautiful, cozy, and fun everything was with some of them requesting we do it all again! 😂

Anyway, don’t hesitate to go see it for yourself. You will feel welcomed immediately. ❤️
Alex
Alex Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Dream Venue

I can't recommend Willow Acres enough. In every possible way they made the experience perfect.
My fiance and I had a 2 year engagement, I asked a Facebook group for venue recommendations that had an enchanted feel, with outdoor accommodation, no barn, and most importantly, kind owners.
I got multiple recommendations for Willow Acres and they were the first, and only, venue we went to.
When we saw it, even iced over and with multiple new projects in progress, I knew it was perfect. But meeting Pam is what made us say yes. She was so kind and wonderful and continued to be during our long engagement. She and her family were so supportive of my vision and became a part of our family too. I was excited to see them on our special day.
The venue just gets more and more beautiful. It's intimate and cozy. I'm obsessed with the flowers, the trees, the lights, it's got so many great photo opportunities.
I can't sing their praise enough! I only wish I could relive our wedding day again.
(Photos are by JustJess Photography)
Angela
Angela Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We knew immediately!

When my fiancé and I went to start scheduling appointments to tour venues for our wedding celebration, it was daunting. Even though we were pretty sure we knew what we wanted our "day" to look like, the mocked-up perfect photos on venue websites across the Indianapolis area even made us start to question our initial ideas.

Willow Acres was our first venue tour, and Pam's approach to introducing us to her family's dream was delivered with passion and dedication. It was evident all of the attention to detail and precision that has gone into making Willow Acres a dream venue for couples. Even when we mentioned a few of our not-so-typical ideas for our wedding, Pam never missed a beat, and she immediately had suggestions on how we could execute our ideas.

Not once did we ever feel like this was about a business transaction for Pam or her family--very unlike some of the other venues we toured. After seeing some other locations, both of us knew we wanted to go back to Willow Acres. Our big day is in October 2025, and we are looking forward to planning our special event with Willow Acres!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Pam and Doug Frank
Pam and Doug Frank
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

Caroline Brewer Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 5 reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Amanda DeBusk Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 20 reviews
· Wedding Photographers

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Willow Acres frequently asked questions

Willow Acres includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
The bar service starting price at Willow Acres includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Willow Acres for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Park
Willow Acres offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Willow Acres offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Willow Acres offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Willow Acres offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Willow Acres 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.
Willow Acres currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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