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Historic Elegance at the Indianapolis Propylaeum
Our stunning 1890s Victorian mansion makes the perfect backdrop for any elegant affair. From the hand-carved dark wood grand staircase in the foyer to the alluring ceiling murals, our 16,000 square foot home offers delicate details inside and out. Our to the wrought-iron fence surrounding the property and our iconic front doors are a wedding-day picture must. Complete with unique, antique furnishings, the Propylaeum is perfect for couples looking for a timeless, elegant estate just minutes from Downtown Indianapolis. No wedding here is the same, each one is unique and designed for the individual couple. For mindful couples looking for more than just a beautiful backdrop, the Propylaeum is a non-profit organization with a rich history of supporting women's rights, arts, and culture. The Propylaeum is a full-service operation featuring staff, tables and chairs, linens, ready-room suites, guest rooms, and free parking. We offer catering through Jacquie's Gourmet Catering, with some of the lowest catering minimums in Indianapolis. The Propylaeum is a perfect venue for your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, rehearsal dinner, shower, or all of the above!
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 150
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsEstate, Historic Venue, Museum, Trees
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
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The Indianapolis Propylaeum Reviews
Wedding Date 27-05-2023
The Propylaeum was absolutely perfect for our smaller wedding. We had 40 guests and the microwaving package for our need perfectly. The venue was beautiful. Our day of coordinator Janice was very helpful, and Julia was great during the planning stages. We are very happy with our choice of venue.
Reviewed on 31-05-2023
Wedding Date 02-04-2022
The Propylaeum is an exceptional place to host a wedding! The venue itself is gorgeous – from the detailed woodwork and decorative accents in the Mansion to the gorgeous wall of windows in the Carriage House. However, what really makes the Propylaeum exceptional is the staff. They are so accommodating and willing to help you realize your vision for your wedding day. We were coming from out of town and did much of the planning process remotely, but, even with that added challenge, everything was easy and went smoothly for our April 2022 wedding.
Reviewed on 23-09-2022
Wedding Date 10-04-2021
Drew and I will be forever grateful for the fun day, the professionalism and support of LaurieAnne, and all the catering folks involved in our wedding at this wonderful venue. Truly, we couldn’t have asked for more.
Reviewed on 22-04-2021
Wedding Date 02-01-2021
You won't find a more intimate and romantic place than the Propylaeum for your wedding. We are so glad we chose to get married here. Thank you so much to LaurieAnne for making the planning process go so easy!
Reviewed on 11-01-2021
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
Short Version:For our wedding at the Propylaeum, my wife, Samantha, and I found that the atmosphere, buildup, and day-of experience that the staff provided and the venue offered were top-notch. The Propylaeum will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and we appreciated the smoothness with which our wedding proceeded. In the paragraphs below, I’ll throw around words like unique and historic, but I don’t use those words lightly. At the Propylaeum, Ella Fitzgerald can play across the same rooms—her smooth sound echoing off the classically decorated walls, floor, and ceiling—where soiree-attendees in the 30s and 40s might have downed cocktails and listened to those same songs stream from a Victrola phonograph. Venues like the Propylaeum are rare gems. Long Version:\tThink of this review as the answer to three important questions: (1) What’s the venue like? (2) What planning went into the wedding? and (3) How did the wedding day proceed? First, what’s the Propylaeum like, as a venue? I could use any number of typical descriptors here: beautiful, historic, charming. These are all appropriate. But the details tell a better story. For example, the Propylaeum’s décor connects visitors with the women’s suffrage efforts of the early 20th century, with artifacts and documents from activists’ efforts. The art spread throughout the building is superb and further formulates the historic atmosphere. A T.C. Steele painting welcomes you as you enter the main lobby. Beyond the look and feel, the Propylaeum comfortably accommodated the fluid movement of our wedding’s 140 guests. Wedding-related events can take place across the entire grounds, the wraparound front porch, the household, and the carriage house—we used all of these. The multilevel carriage house is perfect as a dance area, with a large, open area and a kitchen. For our reception, the household and carriage house worked in tandem: one for the dinner and toasts, and the other for dancing. Second, during the planning phase, the Propylaeum staff provided creative and receptive assistance. Samantha and I visited the venue several times in the build-up weeks and LaurieAnne Perez, the Propylaeum’s Event Coordinator, took significant time to answer all of our stressed-out questions and met with our photographer and DJ. On the day before the event, multiple staff members were on hand for wedding setup. Although Samantha and I like to pat ourselves on our collective backs for surviving our wedding without hiring a planner—we put in a lot of legwork!—the Propylaeum staff helped with this achievement from the planning phase up to the moment Sam and I exchanged vows. Third, on our wedding day (and weekend, for that matter), the Propylaeum became our comfortable headquarters. Indeed, the fact that the Propylaeum offers six rooms as a bed & breakfast minimized back-and-forth travel for those involved with the wedding. Several multipurpose rooms across the three stories helped us store decorations, food, and gifts. These several rooms also served as wedding prep rooms where the wedding party could relax, change, or eat during the lead-up hours. Of course, many wedding venues offer storage and prep rooms, but these are different; as I mentioned above, you’re sitting in a monument of Indianapolis history. The different floors and rooms, and the stairways and hallways that connect them, are gorgeous and unique.
Reviewed on 17-02-2020
Wedding Date 20-09-2013
I had my best friend's shower here and they helped me make sure everything was perfect. They had beautiful decor and the food was excellent. She loved it and couldn't have been happier.
Reviewed on 11-10-2013
Wedding Date 01-12-2012
The Propylaeum is a lovely historical building and was a fabulous setting for the rehearsal dinner. The food was simply alright. I did appreciate that when there was a mix-up with the bar and it was fixed right away. The waitstaff was phenomenal, however, the manager Karen was quite rude to me. She was asking small-talk questions about the wedding the next day and then telling me how SHE would have done it differently for whatever reason. She was also extremely off-putting to my guests, insisting that they have a particular dessert over the others because it was her family's recipe regardless of what they ordered. Despite that, I would definitely host another event at The Propylaeum.
Reviewed on 18-12-2012
Contact Info for The Indianapolis Propylaeum
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| https://www.facebook.com/pages/the-indianapolis-propylaeum/116329688416805 | |
| X (Twitter) | indypropylaeum |
| The Indianapolis Propylaeum | |
| theindianapolispropylaeum | |
| Website | www.thepropylaeum.org |
| Phone | (317) 638-7881 |
| Address | 1410 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202 |
| julia.black@thepropylaeum.org |
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Meet the The Indianapolis Propylaeum Team
Julia Black (Events Director) Hi there! My name is Julia Lozano and I am the Events & Marketing Director here at the Indianapolis Propylaeum. My educational background is in marketing, however my work experience has revolved around event planning & coordinating. I am absolutely enthralled with weddings and I hope I get the chance to help you with planning your wedding at the Indianapolis Propylaeum. I can not imagine a more perfect venue for couples looking for an intimate wedding venue with a purpose. Let me know if I can answer any questions to help with your big day!
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