This venue is historic and positively beautiful inside and out! They have the best staff that one could ever ask for. It is so gorgeous you don't have to add much decor for a stunning event. Worth every penny! read more

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Recently attended wedding here. Beautiful setting!! History of the mansion is interesting.But the staff appeared to be struggling to be prepared. Flowers were actively dying......I felt sorry for the Bride. read more

As a previous bride, please consider very carefully before booking Laurel Hall as your venue. If you have a good amount of free time and like to do everything yourself, this is a good choice. You are quite literally only pay for the view (which is stunning in pictures, don't get me wrong). There are soo many stunning venues around Indy that offer or even include services/products for you to use on your wedding day. They provide tables & chairs but you have to rent chair pads from another vendor. What kind of wedding venue makes you rent chair pads for dinner chairs? (Also not disclosed in the price). They also list in their packet that "security" and an on site coordinator is included. I didn't see the "security" one time on my wedding day, and we met the on site coordinator early in the morning on the day of, then he was no where to be found the rest of the day. My DJ & other vendors ran into issues and had several questions unanswered because the venue coordinator was gone. ALSO i paid almost $1,000 for string lights to be hung on the terrace. (Also should be included or at least offered by Laurel hall in my opinion) the only decoration i really splurged on because it set the mood for the whole night and we had dinner on the terrace. No one could figure out how to turn them on/where to plug them in because we couldn't find the venue coordinator. They were off most of the night... The ceremony chairs looked AWFUL (picture included but looked way worse in person) they mixed white and yellowish chairs?? And they were COVERED in bird poop. Looked absolutely terrible and I'm horrified my guests had to wipe them off. The last thing I'll mention is that at the end of the night, everything was thrown into a room with TWO other wedding decorations/inventories. So the following day when we had to go back and pick up our stuff, the rental company and I had to DIG through trash bags full of table cloths for me to get mine back. It was absolutely ridiculous. I also still never found my black napkins from the wedding because everything was tossed all together and i just took the loss. I was told all of this would be looked into, but it wasn't so I'm hoping another bride can take from this post. The day was beautiful and the venue is gorgeous. But that is all you are paying for is the view, the staff will be no help to you in any way. And at their price point & experience in this industry, you would expect much much more. read more

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*background* I have 6 years experience in event management in Indianapolis. This was my first time being part of a wedding I didn't work. Laurel Hall was a nightmare. Ceremony had mismatching white and ivory chairs, the set-up team didn't bother to make their mismatched chairs look structured. Catering was 2 hours late on dinner service; There were only 2 servers for 150 people.. it took over an hour for us to get dinner as we were the last table. We had to eat while the toasts and speeches happened, it was embarrassing to hear clinging of forks because we were so hungry. I could continue to go on but I think this explains enough. The booking price for this place does not match the service you will receive or deserve to receive on your special day. Not recommended. read more

Great venue for many occasions. Beautiful space for a wedding, with space both inside and outside to host ceremony and reception. Spacious rooms for a dance floor and cocktail seating. Easy to get to in the middle of Indianapolis and a great feel to the whole space. Could use a bit more Peking space but understandable since the venue is so old read more

If you are looking for a gorgeous home for you wedding or other event, look no further than Laurel Hall. My husband and I were married here in November 2018. What you will love about Laurel Hall: *Beautifully crafted home with a cozy and elegant feel throughout. *Staff experienced in event planning. *A large variety of caterers to chose from. Most event spaces only have one and you are stuck with them. *Venue is in a gated community, the property has security cameras and a security guard will be on site the day of your wedding. *Plenty of chiavari chairs already at the venue. No need to rent unless you want a different style! *A full bathroom and professional steamer in the bridal suite (presidential suite). Let me tell you that this is a great perk! *Endless photo op spots inside and outside. Your photographer will love you for it. What you may need to know about before you book your event: *Get it in your contract if you do not wish for holiday decorations to be put up. I think the decorations go up for Christmas after Thanksgiving no matter what, but the bride the day before my wedding requested them and I got stuck with them too (married prior to Thanksgiving). In the end, we loved having the large tree up. We ended up with a fantastic Christmas card picture. *If you are using the chapel on the third floor, be aware that the stairs are very slick. We had three people fall at our wedding. Note: no elevators. *You will need to include the gate code on your wedding invitations AND remind people of the code. Otherwise you will have a traffic jam at the gate and people may be late to your wedding. *All candles must be approved prior to the event. They really want to avoid open flames and I can't blame them.... this building needs to keep standing for many people to enjoy for years and years to come! Wishing you a wonderful event! read more

I can't imagine a more beautiful location for our wedding reception. If you'd like they have a chapel, but we were married at St. Joan of Arc then came here for the reception. The inside with the dark wood is elegant and the outside terrace is perfect if you're blessed with nice weather. Take a look at our photos for the real testimonial. Laurel Hall is an old mansion that is now the headquarters to the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and Educational Foundation. On weekends the grounds are rented for special events. Book EARLY - space will fill quickly. Parking is VERY limited so we used shuttles to help move people around and save hassle. We ended up with about 130 guests, I think. It was tight. Their website says max 200 and that's no joke. Depending on how you set the room, you will be lucky to fit 150 in the main dining room. Laurel Hall is not cheap, but their staff is professional and easy to work with. read more

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Laurel Hall is a true hidden gem in Indianapolis! If you are looking for a beautiful wedding venue, look no further! The team at Laurel Hall is incredible and will go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. The venue itself is elegant and filled with charm. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Im so in LOVE with this place. I came here because I went to a wedding a few years ago and my mother in law is planning her 50th wedding anniversary party and I suggested Laurel Hall because I thought it was beautiful. When we came to go over the rooming and contract, the staff was SO nice and accommodating! The space is gorgeous and private... So private, that you need a code to enter the gated community that Laurel Hall is housed in. The prices for the event space is the most economical I have seen in a while. This place is truly romantic and seems like it is out of a story book. It is one of the best venues I have seen for the amount you spend. I love this venue! Totally worth it!!! read more

One word.... Magical. This is the most perfect setting for an absolutely gorgeous outdoor wedding. My cousin got married here in August. Granted it was a bit warm, but it was absolutely beautiful. They had special seating for the old folks so they didn't have to walk down all the stairs to see the ceremony in the garden area. The dinner was outdoors and the dancing was inside. The entire grounds was absolutely stunning and away from the general public so it felt very private and intimate. I have no idea what the costs are for this place, but I feel like it would be worth it. We had such a wonderful time at this venue. read more

Laurel Hall is a very nice but small venue. I attended an up-scale baby shower here. The room we were in seated 7 - 8 tables with eight seats per table. It was a larger space in front of the smaller room, but the private room was definitely nice. The private, smaller room features big windows with a cute view. If you're having a intimate event and desire an upscale feel, this might be the place for you. I've heard that a few folks have had attended weddings ay Laurel Hall. However, I could not really see it unless you use the large space or having a small wedding. By the way, this venue sits in a gated community. Your guests will need the code to get in the gate. At the event I attended, the code was posted at the gate. read more

Did you know this lovely place existed? Well I guess you did since you're reading about it on yelp, silly me. I did not know about it until a Girls' Pint Out event held here. This lovely mansion is hiding in the middle of a community with an awesome winding drive. I felt a little like I was about to star in a horror movie or Clue when I drove up - very cool ambiance. Our event was in the basement but I'd be lying if I said I didn't snoop around a little (come on, how could you not). It's a beautiful space. The basement lounge area made me feel like I needed to be smoking a pipe to truly fit in with all the wood and big leather chairs. I've heard that smaller weddings can be hosted here and I think that would just be beautiful. If I ever find myself planning a fancy event, this location will certainly be on my list of prospects. read more

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I was invited to a holiday dinner here and never had visited before. Was a bit sad it was dark out at dinner time so couldn't really see the building in all of it's glory. However it was beautifully lit on the inside which glowed as I drove up the winding road. Our cocktail hour had a great variety of drinks available for purchase. The ambiance both for the hour + dinner was amazing - it was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Dinner was a buffet and it was absolutely delicious - I had to go up for another plate! I can see why this is a populate event place. read more

I am a both a an alum of the fraternity who owns Laurel Hall and a professional wedding photographer. I have toured this gorgeous building more times than I care to admit. Laurel Hall is unlike any other venue in Indianapolis. Your wedding guests will stop in awe of the early 20th century elegance. Your guests will definitely remember this place over any hotel or ballroom, as it is full of character. You walk into the main foyer, which is draped in dark hardwoods. The furniture is elegant and intimate. There is a grand staircase which leads to the bridal suite on the 2nd floor (great for pictures) and the chapel on the 3rd floor (ask about the whispering wall). The Ruth Lilly Conference Center to the left on the main level is perfect for indoor reception dinners, and holds a max of 150 guests, although 120-130 is more comfortable. Laurel provides you with the tables and chiavari chairs, something other locations charge extra for. Beyond the Conference Center is the library, where gentlemen usually get ready and/or where buffet dinners are served. There is a long formal dining table that serves perfectly as the buffet setting. The two rooms to the right are the formal dining room and the solarium. These are primarily used as the dancefloor and cocktail area, with either room able to serve either function. Outside, the back of Laurel Hall faces west, so the setting sun always kisses through the back windows in the evening. This creates a beautiful warm light as guests eat their dinner. The back patio is massive and is often used for dinner/dancing during warmer months. Beyond that is a large lawn that looks back out on to the road leading to the property. To the side of the building is another, more intimate, grassy area. This is perfect for outdoor ceremonies and photos. The entire community is gated, so you can guarantee that no strangers will be crashing your wedding, and you can enjoy the feeling of having a truly private event. Overall, it is a very unique property and definitely worth investigating. read more

This is a beautiful venue. I must admit that. My family held an annual holiday event here and while, yes, the house is quite beautiful and they were easy to deal with while setting up the whole process... beware dealing with them afterwards. We moved tables back and swept floors after the event and our caterer left the kitchen spotless. My husband and family even spent the time moving the tables to where they would like them, even if where they initially put them was where they were originally taken from. We ALWAYS leave a place better than what we found it. The only thing we had happen during the event is a chair did get broken. Now mind you an average 170 pound person just sat in this chair and it broke. We pointed this out to the person during the event. Well when all was said and done the deposit was not returned due to several reasons. According to them multiple chairs were damaged and there was major staining on one of the chairs. The only chair that was broken was the one already noted. I could understand if we had a raging party and it got wild, but someone just normally sitting in a chair I don't think should be accountable. While cleaning up NO ONE noted another broken chair. I would also like to point out that my family used WHITE chair covers for this event. All of the chair covers remained WHITE when we cleaned up after this event. While this venue is quite lovely and equally overpriced, they will make sure they get you any way they can. I hope with the unfairly kept deposit that they actually invest in better equipment for the next event, though I highly doubt it. read more