Avon Gardens

I had my wedding at Avon Gardens in May 2015. The venue was absolutely wonderful — more beautiful than I could have imagined! They were very responsive through email so I had minimal anxiety about the venue in the weeks approaching the wedding. They have you bring all your decorations to your rehearsal and set them up so there’s no work for the couple or family on the day of the wedding. We had a misunderstanding with the florist and the venue stepped in to help us with that situation with no extra cost, and the result was beautiful. We found them to be very reasonably priced compared to other venues in the area, with fewer restrictions — for example, there’s no catering requirement, which was really important to us. We also did not hire a professional wedding bartender, but had an open bar with a couple of people tending the bar who had some experience. They were happy to set up the bar for us and provided ice throughout the evening, and we only had to purchase liquor liability insurance ($ 150). I would absolutely recommend this venue highly to anyone interested in an outdoor wedding!

Avon Gardens, aka Avon Perennial Gardens, is located west of 267 just off of 10^th Street on County Road 91 and minutes from Avon and Brownsburg. Midwest Living just featured Avon Gardens in the April 2013 issue so if you missed it, grab a copy. Their Spring Open House is this weekend, April 13 – 14, 2013 with Saturday hours 10 – 4 and Sunday Noon-​4pm. Door prize drawing every hour and Randelli’s Pizza will be providing samples of their work.
Avon Gardens, owned by Karen Robbins, is 5 acres of pure heaven for anyone who loves exquisite, well designed gardens. Be sure to wear walking shoes and enjoy the beautiful, tranquil paths winding through exquisite gardens for landscaping ideas and appreciate the plants at maturity. Karen’s’ 5 acre garden consist of more than 3,000 trees, flowers, shrubs with a soothing stream running through her gardens surrounded by ferns and hostas. I quickly developed a love of hostas after seeing her amazing selection. You quickly forget you’re shopping for your own special plants but instead feel transported to a private retreat. And you are, Karen’s sanctuary for us to enjoy. After finding your favorite plants, stroll to the garden center to purchase those same types of plants admired for own gardens.
Avon Gardens not only offers an amazing selection of annuals and perennials but trees, statuary’s, fountains, gazing balls, yard art, chimes, concrete bird houses which can be used for storage, arbors and much more. The gift shop is a must browse so don’t miss visiting for candles, organic bath & body care items, and even more garden beauty’s. They also have Girlfriends night out events with the next one being in May so get on her e-​mail list for notification of special events.
Karen and her staff are friendly and glad to help you understand how and where to plant your new plants, shrubs or trees. They also offer tree delivery and planting services.
After my first visit to Avon Gardens years ago, the first thing I said was this would be a great spot for weddings. Apparently Karen was already in the development stages at that time. Brides can now plan their special day surrounded by the beauty of Avon Gardens. Your walk down the aisle will be surrounded by the beautifully manicured, tranquil gardens and leading to a white arbor awaiting you by the water. Your reception pavilion is surrounded by even more breathtaking gardens for a fabulous reception back drop. It’s truly a stunning location for an event surrounded by natural beauty and only enriched upon by Karen’s dreams and love of plants.
Each of the hardworking staff will make you feel right at home. Be sure to visit to appreciate the years of devotion given to Karen’s passion and shop for items for your own little piece of heaven.
Where are the garden photos? It’s barely Spring so once the gardens are in full bloom, I’ll add summer photos, promise.

GREAT venue for a wedding.