4.8 out of 5 stars and 139 reviews
4.8
(139)Best of Weddings (7x).121 S East Street, Indianapolis, IN
300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
Mavris Arts & Event Center is a historic wedding venue with a modern twist situated in Indianapolis, IN. This four-story redbrick building was constructed in 1883 and to this day retains the authentic character of a grocery-goods terminal. The interior rooms have been reimagined to exude an upscale industrial aesthetic. Authentic warehouse accents such as exposed brick walls and wooden beams have been retained and restored to a high-end finish. Here, you can curate a refined, urban celebration that offers something a little different than the traditional wedding venue.
Mavris Arts & Event Center is home to both indoor and outdoor spaces that can be curated to reflect your unique vision. You can hire the first, second, and third floors and the penthouse patio as part of an all-inclusive package if desired. The rooftop terrace is a romantic spot for your ceremony and cocktail hour, complete with string lights, a pergola, luxury-lounge seating, and views of the cityscape. Inside, The third-floor east and west rooms and the speakeasy are ideal options for your evening reception and drinks party. The third-floor west room is characterized by polished wooden floors, large windows, and exposed brick walls. Chandeliers contrast nicely with steel ceiling pipes to lend a distinctive air of edgy elegance. A grand piano in the corner not only looks great but makes this an ideal place for cocktail hour and a sing-along. The speakeasy echoes the main buildings’ factory-chic vibe, with low ceilings and ambient lighting making it the perfect place for a night of partying with your friends. This room has an exclusive entrance off East Street for your privacy and convenience. Preparation suites are yours for the day, so you can refresh in front of vanity mirrors and chill on plush sofas between photos and dinner.
The dedicated team at Mavris Arts & Event Center wants to make your wedding day one to remember. The in-house event designer and coordinator will collaborate with you to bring your ideas to life. They oversee pre-wedding plans and take care of day-of management such as setup and breakdown. The executive chef designs menus to reflect your tastes and theme, with everything from appetizers at cocktail hour to evening meals available. Bartenders and members of the catering staff will be on hand to pair beverages with each course and provide bar service on the night.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Loft
- Rooftop
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Cupcakes
- Other Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
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The Mavris was a great venue for our wedding! The venue was very clean and organized, the food was great, and the staff were professional and took great care of us. Our wedding planner and day-of coordinator, Alexa, was very responsive, attentive, and handled all of the details for us.
What an amazing experience Mavris provided for our daughter’s recent wedding!!! Alexa, our coordinator, was fantastic… so kinds, organized, efficient and helpful! Food was excellent!!! The waiter and bartenders were on top of it. I must admit, I was a bit skeptical about how the reception would flow between the multiple floors. Not an issue at all. In fact, we received multiple compliments from our guests about how is was laid out and flowed so nicely. Well done,Mavris staff!!! Recommend you highly!!!
My husband and I got married at Mavris on November 4, 2023 and it was a dream (perfect weather, beautiful space, delicious food, great bartenders). Our guests still rave about the food and the event space is amazing! The only thing keeping us from leaving a 5-star review is that unfortunately Mavris has been having a staff turnover problem and this impacted our experience. If we could go back in time, we would still use Mavris however we would hire our own coordinator to be available for the Rehearsal and Day-of. Unfortunately our Venue Coordinator (Taylor) assigned to us was not very attentive to detail. I had to run our rehearsal because she kept providing incorrect information to our parents and bridal party, including the order of the bridal party for the processional despite having it on paper in front of her. She was late and MIA almost the entire day of the wedding. Our wedding did not have a lot of moving parts for her to keep track of so it was astonishing that basic things (like steamers in the getting ready suites) was something she couldn't provide for us despite requesting it in advance. She also kept communicating wrong information to our family and bridal party as well as not setting up everything per our diagrams and documents with the venue. In addition, we still have not received our security deposit back and it has been almost 2 months since our event. (We do have confirmation we were to expect the deposit back/ there were no incidentals from our event). Our coordinator no longer works with Mavris which is great for future weddings, but make sure you have someone ready to advocate for your wants on the day-of to remove a LOT of stress from your day and provide a more seamless experience than what we encountered.
It was such an incredible experience to work with Alexa and the Mavris team on the day of my wedding. From the food to the details. I wouldn't change a thing!
We LOVED the Mavris! They had a change in staff during our planning process and the transition was so smooth. We did it in the Speakeasy basement room, which was perfect for our under 100 guest list. Taylor was great to work with and we are so thrilled with how everything turned out! Many compliments on the space and food.
The Mavris is an absolutely gorgeous venue! The exposed brick, woodwork, ample space, and phenomenal layout make it perfect for a wedding or most any large function. They have a lot of small touches (getting ready rooms, photos in the elevator, outdoor staircase) that add up to a wonderful space. The in-house catering team is also absolutely incredible! We got so many compliments from our wedding guests on the food both at cocktail hour and for the plated dinners!
One downside right now, however, is that the venue seems to be going through a period of turnover in event planning with a lot of new team members. In our 18 months between booking and the wedding, we worked with 3 different team members - each of whom would tell us slightly different, conflicting things about what the venue could and couldn't do; we even had to do our big 3 hour planning meeting twice because of this. Even once we got to our final person to work with, every updated BEO statement that was put together was slightly off and had to be corrected and compared to the pricing in our original signed contract. Also - I had a friend who understood our vision work alongside the day-of coordinator to help set-up. While this is not something Mavris requires, it is something I highly recommend as she was able to advocate for us and fix things the day-of coordinator didn't have correct.
Overall, Mavris is absolutely a 5 out of 5 venue and I have absolutely no regrets about having our wedding there. It was the perfect day in an incredible space. That being said, just make sure you're advocating for yourself and have someone in place to advocate for you on the day of the wedding!
We had our wedding at Mavris 10/22/22 and it was an absolute DREAM. The place is absolutely stunning. We had Claire as our planner and she was SO HELPFUL, answering all my non-stop emails all the way up to the day of the wedding and she made the day-of go so smoothly. We got constant comments about how AMAZING the food was - many said the best food they’ve had at a wedding ever. We have absolutely no regrets about picking the Mavris for our wedding, we would do it over and over. It was the best day ever thanks to the beautiful event center itself and all the amazing workers.
Do yourself a favor and book your wedding here!! We had our dream wedding here in Sept 2022 and I wouldn’t change a thing! From start to finish we were treated so well. Always made to feel a priority, very detailed process of planning and wonderful staff. I couldn’t recommend Mavris enough! Olivia was our coordinator and made our day a breeze! She was so prepared and helpful. Mavris made a stressful wedding planning process not stressful!
We absolutely loved our wedding at the Mavris. The venue is wonderful and the staff is amazing to work with. They make everything so easy! I didn’t have to worry about a thing on the day of the wedding. Everything was taken care of, all I had to do was show up! I would highly recommend the Mavris to anyone!
Claire was so helpful throughout the entire process! She made planning a breeze and made sure I had nothing to worry about day of. The venue is beautiful, the food delicious, and the staff so incredibly nice!
Mavris did a wonderful job for our wedding venue!
Olivia, Maddie, and Claire were wonderful and helpful in the planning process. Mavris has a helpful guide of which vendors they have worked with in the past, which was helpful for finding the right person for the job. Their decorum during the day was also impeccable, we truly felt taken care of which gave us the ability to relax.
We were worried at first that the venue only allows an in-house caterer for the plated meal, but this worry soon faded when we tried the food from Mavris. Mavris also allowed us to use an outside caterer for the cake and additional desserts, a great accommodation that really solidified our choice.
Good atmosphere, amazing food, and helpful and knowledgeable staff!!
Mavris is a gorgeous industrial-style venue. With 3 floors and an outdoor space there were a ton of places we could hold the different parts of our day and lots of places for pictures! The staff was so helpful and very responsive, which is honestly what I valued highly during the planning process as a bride. We had more than the average amount of dietary restrictions also, and the catering team was able to work around a lot of this to help us feed everyone! I couldn't rave about them enough!
The staff was extremely accessible and willing to answer all questions promptly. Our day went off flawlessly and everyone raved about the food, venue and reception. Truly couldn't ask for a better experience.
Best Day Ever! Best venue ever! If your looking for simple elegance this is the place. If your looking for amazing coordinators this is the place. We had our wedding there when I tell you from the time we meet with coordinator to the last moment of our wedding it was nothing but great vibes. Our coordinator Oliva is amazing to work with she just knows how to make a bride feel great. And knows what she’s doing Keep up the great work Oliva. Not to mention the whole ENTIRE staff at the Mavris are wonderful. If I could do it all again I will choose this venue words can’t express how they made us feel throughout the process. Book them!
We toured several wedding venues, and are so happy we chose Mavris! The venue is beautiful and staff is amazing. They are so professional and on top of everything. I really appreciated how responsive and helpful our wedding coordinator (Emma) was to all of our needs. Not to mention the food is top notch. This is the best place to get married in Indianapolis!
The Mavris Arts and Events Center exceeded all of my expectations! Beautiful venue, amazing staff, I worked specifically with Olivia and she was always so happy to help and answer all questions that we had. Everyone was very professional and we are just over the moon so happy that we went with this venue :)
I'm not even sure where to begin on this review. I'll start with Olivia and her talents being our coordinator. Meeting Olivia was the main reason we chose to host our wedding at Mavris. Her personality was absolutely addictive. She was there to walk us through every step and made it such an memorable and more importantly easy experience.
Next the venue itself. The venue is stunning and everything you could need for a wedding experience. The bridal suite is perfect, the grooms suite is perfect, the venue itself is perfect. Having both indoor and outdoor options makes you feel comfortable that not matter what, your day will be perfect.
The host staff, the servers to security to just the operations staff around that day were incredible. Everyone was so friendly and helped with any issues we needed.
Lastly, the food. I could write a review on the food alone. We have approximately 20 people tell us it was the best wedding food they've ever had. Many being married couple who have had their own weddings. We can't thank Mavris enough for making this day everything we imagined, and we truly hope another pair of our friends get married there just so we can be there once more.
I'm not even sure where to begin on this review. I'll start with Olivia and her talents being our coordinator. Meeting Olivia was the main reason we chose to host our wedding at Mavris. Her personality was absolutely addictive. She was there to walk us through every step of the way and made it such an memorable and more importantly easy experience. Next the venue itself. The venue is stunning and everything you could need for a wedding experience. The bridal suite is perfect, the grooms suite is perfect, the venue itself is perfect. Having both indoor and outdoor options makes you feel comfortable that not matter what, your day will be perfect. The host staff, the servers to security to just the operations staff around that day were incredible. Everyone was so friendly and helped with any issues we needed. Lastly, the food. I could write a review on the food alone. We have approximately 20 people tell us it was the best wedding food they've ever had. Many being married couple who have had their own weddings. We can't thank Mavris enough for making this day everything we imagined, and we truly hope another pair of our friends get married there just so we can be there once more.
Make wedding planning easy by stopping your search here and booking the Mavris. This venue is so unique and allows you to utilize their various spaces to make your wedding one of a kind! From their staff to their food, I don't have a single bad thing to say. I received countless compliments on how the food was the best wedding food people have had. I even had a guest say they prefer the Mavris steak to a St. Elmo's filet. Olivia was our event coordinator and she made the planning process simple and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of. You cannot go wrong by choosing the Mavris! Thank you to Olivia and all other Mavris staff who made our wedding a success!
We had originally intended on a December 2020 wedding at the Mavris but due to Covid we rescheduled for October 2021. The entire staff at the Mavris (especially our coordinator Maddie) was absolutely amazing throughout our entire planning experience. They were kind, thorough, and proactive. We were able to bring every last dream and detail to life. The service & food was spectacular and the space looked stunning. We would 10/10 recommend the Mavris to friends & family.
We had an incredible experience with The Mavris.
It's a cool venue - not only for the aesthetics but the way that the wedding night flows from one area to the next. It adds a really fun rhythm to the night that everyone enjoyed.
The food was a hit from the appetizers to the late night snack. There were a ton of good options and the chef worked with us to make sure we were able to serve exactly what we wanted.
I don't want to minimalize these and the many other reasons you should choose this place, but the brightest part about doing our wedding at the Mavris were their coordinators. Working with Olivia made every step of our wedding process easier. She was knowledgeable, kind, and fun. She had answers to questions we didn't even know to ask, made time for inquiring mothers and needy vendors, and made sure that we didn't have to think about anything on our big day.
At every turn, Olivia and the Mavris put an out-of-depth, scatter-brained couple at ease. Consider The Mavris.
I just cannot say enough good things about the Mavris! From the venue itself to the food and bar to the service and how smoothly everything ran the day of, we have heard nothing but compliments about our wedding, and it is all due to the wonderful team at Mavris. We worked with Emma, and she was so friendly, responsive, and helpful and really made the whole process an absolute breeze. So happy we went with the Mavris for our wedding venue!
We had our wedding at the Mavris in October '21 and we couldn't recommend them enough - we loved having all the catering and drinks handled in house, not to mention our day-of coordinator. Our coordinator (Emma) was so thorough in communicating, managing our different vendors, and just making us feel at-ease throughout the whole process, we loved everything about the venue. Not to mention we can't say enough good things about how gorgeous the venue itself was!
Mavris and their staff were AMAZING. By far excepted all expectations. Olivia was our coordinator and was so helpful, attentive, kind, and organized. She helped the rehearsal and entire wedding to run perfectly. It’s obvious Mavris staff know what they’re doing. Guests also notice because we received several compliments of how well Mavris’s organization and flow was! Also good was FABULOUS. Three months post wedding here and my husband and I still say there isnt a single thing about our wedding day that we would change. It was perfect and a huge part of that was due to Olivia and the rest of the incredible staff!!
We could not have asked for a better reception venue for our wedding! From the very first tour through our wedding night, both Olivia and Maddie were extremely helpful! They catered to our every need without hesitation and helped us through the planning process so much. The food and service was amazing and the space alone is stunning. We could not have picked a better venue!
Stephanie P
We had our wedding at Mavris in September 2021 and hands down the best decision we made for our wedding! The venue itself is beautiful, but the staff make it exceptional. Olivia was our wedding coordinator and we couldn't say more wonderful things about her. She made the whole process seamless and a joy! The entire staff at Mavris was wonderful to us. We also have to shout out the cheif and kitchen staff for preparing the best wedding food we've ever had! Thank you again to Mavris!
Working with the Mavris was such an easy process from the beginning. Our day of coordinator, Olivia, was so informative and answered all our questions, big and small. She was wonderful in working with our different vendors, which helped keep my to do list to a minimum. She understood our vision and made our dream wedding reception come to life.
We asked the Mavris to recreate our favorite spicy margarita as our signature cocktail, and it was so delicious. They hit everything out of the park. If I were to do it all over again I would have no hesitations about working with Olivia and the Mavris team over and over again.
I will continue to recommend the Mavris until the end of time. We hosted our wedding in June 2021 and had booked our date two years in advance. We originally booked the venue after falling in love with it at a previous event and hearing how accommodating the staff was. They did not fail to disappoint.
Through all of the stress and changes of covid wedding planning, Maddie and the staff kept me well informed and helped with navigating adjustments as our date got closer. They were super accommodating with our food choices and even went out of their way to have our favorite local rum in stock to make our signature drink. I appreciated the way they organized their planning process and meetings where everything progressed in a timely manner that left me feeling less stressed as each day went by leading up to ur event. They were the most transparent venue with pricing and helped navigate costs and savings with some of the upgrades we wanted to apply.
Very few venues will help the week of your wedding the way The Mavris does. Maddie and the team coordinated all the micro details with my vendors, setup all of my decor for me, and coordinated/managed the timing of the entire day. The entire reason our day went as smoothly as it did can be attributed to the Mavris team. We had a HOT June day and the staff kept our guests cool, comfortable, and happy. Three months after, we are still receiving compliments on how beautiful the venue was, how delicious the food was, and how helpful the staff was. Choosing The Mavris was the best decision we made in our wedding planning and I could not recommend them enough to anyone considering hosting their big day here.
We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and I was amazed by how flexible and helpful the Mavris was. On the day. of our wedding, everything went incredibly smoothly. They are a well oiled machine that knows exactly how to guide you through the day so that you don't feel any stress the day of the wedding. Definitely the best day of my life, and the Mavris was a huge part of making that happen!
Excellent from start to finish!
We had both our ceremony and reception at Mavris and it was absolutely incredible!! Not only is it such a beautiful venue, but the staff is amazing to work with. Our planner was Maddie, and she went above and beyond throughout the whole planning process. Our wedding day was perfect and so stress-free thanks to all the wonderful staff.
I also loved the fact that they handle all rentals and food for you so all you have to do is make some decisions. It definitely takes a few calls and headaches off your plate by not having to find rental companies or a caterer!
We cannot recommend this venue enough!!!
Our wedding day was in early May 2021 and I can't compliment Mavris enough. The venue is beautiful and unique, the staff is receptive and friendly, the food is delicious (big plus), and the planning leading up to the wedding date is very thorough. We had booked this venue before the pandemic, and although we did not have to move our wedding date, our wedding coordinator Maddie helped us feel at ease. Our wedding day went smoothly and we were genuinely able to relax and enjoy ourselves since we knew we were in great hands. Not to mention the space is STUNNING. We were able to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outdoors on the rooftop overlooking the city and our reception indoors in the main hall. I can't thank the Mavris staff enough, and a special thank you to the best wedding coordinator ever, Maddie!!
Can't count the number of compliments received about our amazing wedding venue. Our coordinator, Megan, truly made the experience seamless, fun, and memorable for us, our wedding party, and our guests. We could choose Mavris again and again and highly recommend to anyone! Thank you Megan!
In all honestly, Mavris deserves 100/100 star review. Hands down the best decision I made regarding my wedding. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was no easy feat. But the staff at Mavris made it so flawlessly easy, and executed everything so perfectly. And I truly can't say enough good things about Maddie, our coordinator! She was an absolute Rockstar and made being a Bride so enjoyable! If you're thinking about booking an event at Mavris, there is no doubt Mavris and their staff can make you event an absolute dream.
The venue is beautiful. The staff is amazing. The food is delicious. We had our wedding the end of March. We actually booked with Mavris pre-COVID and actually had to postpone a whole year because of COVID. Mavris was easy to work with and accomodating. Olivia was our coordinator and she is AMAZING! She made planning easy. Our wedding day went smoothly and it was just an amazing day! Thank you Mavris for an unforgettable wedding! S/O to Olivia...we love you!
I have nothing but good things to say about Mavris! This venue is absolutely beautiful, the staff is amazing (shoutout to Olivia for being the best coordinator), and the food is delicious! I could not be any happier for choosing Mavris as our wedding venue. From the beginning, the whole planning process went so smooth and Olivia was always available for any questions I had. The day of the wedding, everything went as planned - it was all so organized and I didn't have to stress about anything! I also wanted to give Mavris a great review because they were so willing to work with us during this pandemic. They kept us up to date with any changes that needed to be made and followed all guidelines to ensure everyone was safe during the event. I can't say thank you enough for the most amazing and perfect day ever!
Book this wedding venue now!! They will make your wedding the best and easiest day of your life. My husband and I got married there in August 2020 and they were fantastic. From the food and drinks to our wedding coordinator Oliva. I can not recommend this venue enough!!!
I LOVE MAVRIS! I cannot recommend this venue and their staff enough! Especially Megan Mattingly! She was the true all-star of our wedding, she came in late to the game bc our other planner was pregnant and decided to take a step back from work. Megan stepped in like she had been working on our wedding for the last year! She was absolutely amazing. The other support staff were fabulous as well. Mavris worked with us as we obviously had less attendees than we initially had planned and they were extremely gracious with allowing our numbers to decrease more than our contract had dictated previously (signed prior to COVID). And, not to mention, on the day of the wedding this venue was more than Jeff Brentin and I could have ever imagined. It was absolutely gorgeous, the ceremony went perfectly, the food was AMAZING, and everyone had a BLAST. I cannot thank you guys enough, I highly recommend this venue!
I can’t recommend the Mavris enough! Our guests had an amazing time at our wedding and so many people complimented their team. They are all incredibly professional and hospitable. We worked with Olivia for about a year and we were constantly impressed. She is so good at her job and has a wonderful personality! On our wedding day, she made sure that everything went off without a hitch, so we could truly enjoy the day and spend time with our guests.
We booked the venue before COVID-19 and then had to make many adjustments, but their team was flexible and accommodating as much as possible. The space is beautiful and is perfect for social distancing. Everyone enjoyed the night safely and no one got sick from our wedding. We also lost our DJ due to COVID, but were able to use the venue’s sound system and microphones for music and toasts. They honored my requests to use different sizes of tables for the reception to seat guests only with their household and space out everything. Their food service is well thought out. Dinner plates are served with covers, condiments are in individual servings for each guest, and all employees wear masks and change gloves frequently. The food is also amazing and the chef even makes his own gluten-free bread. That is unheard of!
You should feel confident booking your event at Mavris. You will be in good hands and love the experience!
My daughter went through Mavris for her wedding and reception in August 2020. This date was a reschedule from her original date in April 2020 due to COVID-19. Of course there were major headaches with planning around the virus but we overall did feel that Mavris was good to help us through the stress. Since the original date was not allowed to happen as the 10 person limit on all weddings at this time. They were easy to reschedule our date from the original date without penalty. Unfortunately, as her August date approached the COVID counts started to increase. They were treated like a restaurant with 50 % of capacity or 150 people. We were not comfortable with having a large group and many of our guests had backed out as the date approached. We discussed having a smaller group for safety. We were already down on the number of guests that would come and decided to reduce to 62 people. We wanted to limit the number of people and just have close family or friends there. We also wanted more small tables so only families were seated together. They were willing to adjust the guest numbers without trouble and gave us a discount for the reduced numbers. I felt that they were very fair with our family. I also felt that our coordinator, Maddie, was great to work with us and made the day of the wedding run smoothly. The wedding was everything my daughter wanted and can't say enough about how well everything went on the day of the wedding. The wedding and reception set up was just what we wanted. The food was the best I have ever had at a wedding and got lots of compliments from guests. We loved the convenience that everything was in the same place and no outside catering was required. Much less stress. Our only bump in the road was about 2 weeks before the wedding the owners of the facility wanted us to personally sign a liability statement that we were not comfortable with doing. We ultimately agreed to sign the standard liability waiver signed at the door with all our guests and we were fine with that. If this had not occurred they would have 5+ stars. Obvious these are extraordinary circumstances with COVID and it complicated a wedding more than usual. I would definitely recommend them in the future. We were very happy with the wedding outcome, the quality of the facility and our wedding coordinator. My daughter and her husband had the wedding of their dreams!
I am SO SO HAPPY that we chose the Mavris for our wedding! Not only is the venue STUNNING- the staff was incredible to work with through a pandemic. Wedding planning is stressful enough so adding in social distancing rules, regulations regarding masks, and other sanitation protocol was stressful but the Mavris made it easy!!! The space is big enough to accommodate a decent size group while still following social distant guidelines and Maddie had a plan a,b, and c in place for the party portion of the reception that would allow us and our guests to have fun while still being safe!!
Also- their food is THE BEST! All of my guests commented on how wonderful the food was- even the kids raved about the chicken tenders!
Mavris Arts & Event Center was the most perfect venue for our wedding day! From the moment we walked into the space, we knew we had to have our wedding here. Everything from the venue spaces, outdoor areas, amazing staff (S/O Maddie!!), food, and planning process was perfect. 1000/10 recommend Mavris!
Best wedding venue you can get! The Mavris team was a dream to work with and made our day so magical. Can't recommend this venue enough!
Most people say that wedding planning is stressful, I'm here to say that with the help of Maddie and the Mavris, I never got stressed throughout the entire process and I was able to enjoy the weekend from beginning to end.
The venue is easily the first decision, the most expensive, and the most impact decision you make for your wedding or event. After narrowing it down to two venues we picked the Mavris. I was not 100% sure on it because they were the more expensive option. However, after having our wedding there I can say without a doubt that it was absolutely the right choice. Maddie, our day of coordinator and planner, guided us through everything, every detail we didn't even think of. With a steady hand she made sure the day of went off without a hitch. We walked in the day before expecting to have to do a lot of work to prep the space, Maddie cast all that aside, asked us what we wanted and handled it on her own with her team. She insisted we did not lift a finger except to relax at the hotel with a drink in hand. After the wedding they took the time to breakdown all of our decorations and prepare them for us to pick up the next day. I cannot tell you how huge this was! On top of that, I have a very restricted diet, gluten free and dairy free, and the chef was amazingly accommodating. There was nothing we asked for that they came close to saying no to. I cannot reccomend them enough. Thanks Maddie and the Mavris for making the event perfect!
I only have positive things to say about the Mavris Arts & Event Center. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and Maddie did a wonderful job making sure our day ran smoothly despite the fact that she was assigned to us at the very last minute. You will not find better service anywhere else!
We loved Mavris for its beautiful brick and chandeliers. The ladies working are all very cheerful and friendly. People were willing to work with me on my specific vision for the ceremony and reception and were flexible and accommodating when we had to change due to rain, unexpected issues, etc.
I thought that things could have run more smoothly and was frustrated that things that were planned, typed out, and clearly communicated were not carried through. My guest book was put out at the wrong time even though it was instructed to be with the photo booth only, messing up a few of the pages. Four tables were supposed to be reserved for my family but were taken by miscellaneous guests and the planner did not want to tell them to move even though she should have.
Overall, the ceremony and reception were beautiful and the food was great. Any small details that went wrong were overshadowed by the big things that went well.
Mavris Arts & Event Center is perfect for any corporate event or wedding! My husband and I fell in love with the venue for our wedding and we couldn't have been more satisfied. It has everything you could want and more! Spacious garden courtyard, beautiful bride and groom suites, rooftop bar and entertainment area, fantastic food and alcohol service provided onsite, and a wonderful staff! Our coordinator provided by the venue made planning our wedding so much easier and went above and beyond our expectations. Thanks to the Mavris team our wedding was flawlessly perfect! If you're looking for the perfect wedding venue in downtown, Indianapolis this is the venue you want!
I would highly recommend holding your wedding at Mavris! I have nothing but wonderful things to say from the start of wedding planning all the way through the end of the wedding day! Our wedding coordinator, Maddie, was AMAZING and we could not have asked for anyone better. I had no idea where to start with planning, but she made it so easy for us. Almost everything is included in one fee (venue, food, drinks, wedding planning/coordinating, set up/tear down on day of, linens/plates/silverware, some decor, bridal suite/man cave, and more), you will not find a better bang for your buck! Everything was absolutely beautiful and perfectly done. Highly recommend!
Where do I even begin with how magical working with the team at the Mavris was? I was initially planning a wedding from DC and wasn't even able to see their venue in person. My sister and mother in law toured it for me and Facetimed me while they were there. Even through a phone video, the romantic brick and wood décor was breathtaking and the planning/event team women were so friendly that I immediately knew I was in good hands. I was instantly sold with knowing the Mavris could help me take the guesswork out of venue planning, catering, and day of coordination. They are multiple "super vendors" rolled into one - which I loved!! Halfway through wedding planning, our wedding planner took a new job elsewhere. I was a little scared at first, but the Mavris immediately assigned a new coordinator. So, I wanted to extend A HUUUGGEEE thank you to Olivia, who stepped in as our final wedding coordinator. She was always efficient in answering emails, taking facetimes with my fiance and I, helping with any last minute changes, and led the charge on wedding day to make sure every little detail was taken care of! I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect and seamless experience. I tried to think of one thing that went wrong on my wedding day and couldn't even think of one, that's how you know the investment was worth it. I'm still hearing from guests on how beautiful the venue was, how delicious the food was, and how much fun they had! Also, guests loved being able to mingle in different areas of the Mavris - they could go out in the garden or up on the rooftop balcony that overlooks downtown Indy to take a break from dancing. Overall, my entire wedding preparation with the Mavris was a magical experience. I would not hesitate to whole-heartedly recommend this venue to any couple looking to make their big day a perfect memory.
Getting married at the Mavris was an incredible experience!! Our wedding was July 5 2019 and we couldn't have asked for a better venue and staff to work with. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning in and of itself, the staff made planning fun and easy and they took care of so many things for us. You have the entire three-story building starting at 10am on your wedding day and the bridal suite and mancave (where groom/groomsmen get ready) are amazing. They are spacious and beautiful and you can order pre-ceremony food and drinks to be delivered to the suites by Mavris staff throughout the day. Also, the food is all done in-house and is outstanding! Our guests RAVED about our food. Thank you Mavris for making our special day so easy and fun!!
We loved having our wedding at the Mavris. We fell in love with the venue as soon as we stepped through the front door and immediately knew that we wanted to have our special day there. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but having Maddie and the Mavris team help us with every step made it fun and a lot less stressful. It was easy to communicate with the staff, and they truly helped our dream become a reality. Maybe we are biased, but the Mavris is by far the best wedding venue! 4-6-2019 will forever be our favorite day
I am so pleased that my husband and I picked The Mavris for our wedding venue. The venue is beautiful!! Our guests are still talking about the space!! They are also still raving about the food. We had the Italian Chicken and Spicy Eggplant Parm as our dinner options and they were so good!!! Definitely not your typical cold, rubbery wedding food. Compliments to the chef!! Not only were the space and food amazing the staff were as well!!! Our coordinator Maddie was a pro! She handled everything day of the wedding and made sure everything went smoothly. With out her I'm not sure what I would have done. Looking back I couldn't have imagined a better venue for our wedding day.
If you are looking for a wedding venue, make sure to look at Mavris Arts & Event Center. We held our wedding here on New Year's Eve and couldn't imagine holding it anywhere else. From the friendly, organized staff to the gorgeous venue - this is the place to get married!
We fell in love with the Mavris just moments after walking through the front door. We were in awe of all of the warm, beautiful wood and that GORGEOUS chandelier. It is truly a one of a kind venue due to its multiple levels and all-inclusive elements that make planning and your wedding day a breeze. Not every wedding venue includes catering, an awesome outdoor ceremony space (as well as a beautiful interior ceremony space), a day of coordinator, and an entire team to set up the wedding of your dreams.
Hands down the best part of our experience at the Mavris was our planner and confidant -- Aly. Aly and her staff are all EXPERTS in the wedding business. She is fantastic at her job. She is fun, caring, pays great attention to detail, so quick to respond to any emails, and above all knows how to get people to where they need to be with a smile on her face. We had a slight hiccup with some furniture pieces not being delivered the day of and Aly was immediately on the phone and with her magic was able to get everything in place before I arrived. I did not even know there was a problem. We were slightly behind schedule, but Aly and the rest of the Mavris team put me at ease and everything went perfectly.
We had the most perfect outdoor fall wedding ceremony followed by a fun and love-filled reception. Everything was so magical and romantic and whimsical and authentic--totally out of a dream! Couldn't imagine a better space, or a better experience. THANK YOU, Mavris!
We could not have been any happier with our decision to have our wedding reception at the Mavris. Our event designer was on top of everything, which made the planning process incredibly painless. Elise was a dream to work with! The space is absolutely beautiful. The food is fantastic and they are very accommodating to any special touches you want for your big day. I highly recommend them and have no complaints :)
The Mavris team made our wedding process simple and easy to plan and made the day PERFECT! Everyone raved about how good the food was and how beautiful cocktail hour and the reception room were. Everything about the venue exceeded my expectations and I couldn’t be happier with Ana and the rest of the staff for making our day nothing short of amazing!!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Mavris, and absolutely everything about our day was perfect thanks to Mavris! They do tons of events there, and you can tell that their staff is very experienced and organized.
Maddie was our wedding planner and went above and beyond for us. She kept everyone coordinated and kept the schedule moving, so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing on the wedding day. I can’t say enough about how helpful and wonderful she was to work with.
The in-house catering was fantastic! From the pre-ceremony lunch, to the appetizers, to the plated dinner, everything was delicious and made in-house. The bar service was wonderful as well and our guests were very complimentary.
The venue itself is gorgeous. We hardly had to decorate the space because it’s so beautiful on its own. There’s plenty of space so the guests don’t feel crowded, and the rooms are very versatile so that you can make it your own.
I am so happy we chose Mavris for our wedding day. I don’t think we could’ve had a better experience!
We could not be happier that we picked Mavris for our ceremony and reception venue. Everything was utterly FLAWLESS. Our coordinator (Aly) did everything that we asked, and she even went above and beyond to make our day super special. She (along with the rest of the venue staff!) was helpful and easy to contact throughout the entire process, and we never felt like we had to worry about anything. The rest of the venue staff was just absolutely wonderful as well. Everything was seamless throughout our entire wedding day. To us, the day was just perfect, and I fully believe that our venue choice was a huge part of that! From booking the venue to picking up our decor after the big day, our experience with Mavris was amazing. The venue itself is gorgeous, of course, but that's just the start! I can't say enough great things about Mavris, and I would recommend the venue to any couple looking to get married in Indy. It's more than worth it!
The Mavris was amazing. They made wedding planning so easy and stress free. I had Ana as my coordinator, she was so helpful and was on top of things the day of and at the tasting. They have everything ready for you to choose and include so many things with the booking fee. The thing we loved about the space was not only the look but the fact that we got to choose inside or out, linens, chairs, their own catering, and some decorations are all included which made life easier when trying to plan. I loved everything about this place and am so sad my wedding is over because I already miss going here and seeing the space!
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