weddings
Why Minnetrista?
We’re convenient.
It’s easy to find us. We are located just minutes from accommodations for your out-of-town guests, in the heart of Muncie, along the banks of the White River. Parking is always free and plentiful, so no one has to wander around looking for a spot!
We make wedding planning easier.
We include all the venue essentials in our packages and we’ll take care of all the not-so-fun stuff like setting up tables, chairs, and linens and cleaning up at the end of the night. This means you get to focus on the fun stuff like getting ready with your favorite people and taking photos across our 40-acre property full of beautiful gardens and historic homes. Schedule a tour and see it for yourself!
Enjoy our in-house catering.
You can have your reception catered by Minnetrista’s professional catering team. If that’s not your style, you can choose an outside caterer we have thoroughly vetted for you. Browse our menus or contact us for a list of approved outside caterers.
We go above and beyond for our clients.
Our Hospitality team does more. We hand-serve you before releasing your guests so that you actually have time to eat. We jump in and help coordinate your big moments, so no one misses them. We call a friend to bring a tool we need to take something apart for you. We’ll give you advice and help you with your seating chart because we know you’re overwhelmed just thinking about it.
We give you more experiences.
Each couple receives a complimentary one-year Explorer Membership, which includes free admission to exhibits, Oakhurst Experience, and Bob Ross Experience, as well as discounts on tickets to community events and programs. For a full list of Minnetrista Memberships and benefits, visit our Membership page.
“No pressure. Just relax and watch it happen.” – Bob Ross
See what our clients have to say!
“Our wedding at Minnetrista was more than we could have ever dreamed of! Kacie was so easy and fun to work with and helped nail down all of the details. The room was gorgeous, and everyone was so helpful. I highly recommend booking Minnetrista for your wedding!”
— Kendall
“My experience with Minnetrista was amazing. Kacie was super helpful and did everything in her power to make our big day everything we wanted it to be and more.”
— Maria
“We had our wedding at Minnetrista in the rose garden and cantina room in early October. The rose garden was gorgeous and Kacie, our coordinator was a delight to work with! She helped us keep calm throughout the rain and helped us make a backup plan in case the weather didn't clear up. The pricing was very reasonable as well!”
— Jes
“From walking around deciding if this was the perfect place for us to our big day this place did not disappoint! Everyone was so nice and helpful, and even on our big day when we forgot a few things they were there to save the day!”
-– Katie
Ceremony Venues
Host your ceremony in one of four unique garden venues or in Hackley Gallery overlooking Catalyst and the historic Ball family homes along the historic Minnetrista Boulevard.
Cabin Lawn
This hidden gem is tucked away in the lush woods of Oakhurst Gardens, surrounded by greenery, a rustic cabin, and meandering pathways, making it easy to imagine you are far from busy city life.
Ceremony Capacity: 150
Oakhurst Patio
Located in the heart of Oakhurst Gardens, this beautiful venue features a historic building and an ethereal sunken garden.
Ceremony Capacity: 200
Wishing Well Garden
This open, grassy venue is surrounded by beautiful flower beds and foliage, and an iron-wishing well fountain creates the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony.
Ceremony Capacity: 300
Rose Garden
Surrounded by colorful roses and a historic iron gazebo, this romantic venue is perfect for intimate ceremonies and evening cocktail hours.
Ceremony Capacity: 150
Hackley Gallery
Overlooking the beautiful Catalyst sculpture, Hackley is the perfect vantage point for small sunset ceremonies. Guests must arrive after the museum closes to the public.
Capacity: 90
Reception Venues
Still Memories Photography
Cantina
The Cantina is located on the main floor of our museum and features near floor-to-ceiling windows for exquisite outdoor views. Dimmable lighting creates the perfect ambiance for small, casual receptions.
Capacity: 100
Formal Garden
The Formal Garden is a spacious lawn set in the middle of Oakhurst’s wooded gardens. This venue is bordered by a lighted wooden arbor, brick pathways, wildflower beds, hidden alcoves, and forest oaks. It is perfect for intimate garden receptions with less than 200 guests.
Capacity: 200
Greensward
With Minnetrista’s historic homes and the White River as a picturesque backdrop, this expansive lawn venue is located just steps from the museum and parking. This venue is large enough for tented weddings with up to 300 guests and still has plenty of room left for yard games or children’s activities.
Capacity: 300
Dressing Rooms
Both rooms are equipped with plenty of power outlets and large, shuttered windows to let in lots of natural light. These rooms are located across the hall from the restrooms and are available all day for your convenience.
Small Conference Room
The Small Conference Room is ideal for groomsmen or small bridal parties. It features a large wooden conference table and a beautiful view of the Rose Garden.
Large Conference Room
The Large Conference Room is ideal for larger bridal parties or those in need of a bit more space. This space can be set up according to your needs and overlooks the East Lawn.
Photographers love us, too!
“Minnetrista is a beautiful wedding venue with countless areas for portraits. Their staff is friendly and they do a great job coordinating events. As a wedding photographer, I love working here!” – Cassie Dunmyer Photography
“Beautiful property with SO MUCH photography potential on your wedding day. I have always enjoyed visiting the well-kept gardens with past clients. Looking forward to photographing future weddings here!” – Jackie Lynn Photography, LLC
