Destination Wedding Venue Indiana: A Private Forest Estate for Out-of-State Couples
A 125-acre private forest venue in Brown County, Indiana — the destination wedding venue for couples who want their wedding to feel like a true escape from ordinary event spaces
Why Out-of-State Couples Are Choosing Indiana for Their Destination Wedding
Destination weddings have become increasingly popular among couples who want their celebration to feel different from the typical hometown event. When guests travel for a wedding, they expect something worth the trip. For many couples, that means a venue that could never be replicated in their home city.
The Wilds is that venue. A 125-acre private forest estate in Brown County, Indiana, where your wedding is the only event on the property for the entire weekend. There is no second booking, no shared space, no catering team you have never met. Just your guests, your forest, and a dedicated team that has been working with you since the day you signed the contract.
Why Destination Wedding Couples Choose The Wilds
Out-of-state couples who choose The Wilds are typically couples who have already attended or heard about weddings at typical destination venues and concluded that they want something genuinely different. They want their guests to arrive at a setting that feels like nothing they have experienced before.
The all-inclusive pricing model means your flat rental fee covers the entire property for three days, all furniture and decor, an on-site coordinator from contract through event end, AV equipment, and overnight lodging for 16 guests.
- 125 acres of private forest — no public access, no second events, no competing for the best photo spots
- All-inclusive pricing model — furniture, linens, lighting, coordination, and AV bundled into one transparent fee
- Overnight lodging for 16 guests in the Barn, Farmhouse, and Hilltop Cabin — included in your rental fee
- Glass-walled pavilion — climate-controlled, weatherproof, with forest views through glass walls on three sides
The Pavilion at The Wilds: A Destination Reception Space
When destination wedding couples describe what surprised them most about The Wilds, the pavilion is almost always the answer. In photos, it looks like a beautiful outdoor structure. In person, it is something else entirely: a space that feels simultaneously indoor and outdoor, climate-controlled and connected to the forest, grand enough for 200 guests and intimate enough for 60.
- Seats up to 200 guests with forest views through glass walls on three sides
- Built-in bar area, commercial catering kitchen, and dedicated vendor entrance
- Integrated sound system and DJ booth — no additional rental fees
- Climate-controlled for year-round events, with glass walls that open in pleasant weather
Stay the Weekend: On-Site Lodging for Destination Weddings
For destination wedding couples, the on-site lodging at The Wilds solves the biggest challenge: keeping guests comfortable and eliminating the need to coordinate transportation after the ceremony. After the last dance, your wedding party and immediate family walk to one of three on-site properties — the Barn, the Farmhouse, or the Hilltop Cabin — and the fire pit is right there if the night is not ready to end.
- The Barn: renovated 4BR, 2BA with full kitchen and porch — sleeps 8
- The Farmhouse: 3BR, 2BA historic home with original wood floors and fireplaces — sleeps 6
- The Hilltop Cabin: brand-new 2BR, 1BA with vaulted ceilings and private deck — sleeps 4
- All three properties included in your rental fee — no additional lodging costs
Ready to See The Wilds in Person?
Schedule a tour and experience the forest, the pavilion, and the overnight properties firsthand. See for yourself what makes The Wilds a destination wedding venue unlike any other in the Midwest.