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Discover the Perfect Venue in Gibson County for Your Unforgettable Event!
Elevate your celebrations with Gibson County, Indiana’s premier venues. Whether you're planning a dream wedding, a corporate gathering, or a milestone celebration, Gibson County offers a diverse range of venues to suit every occasion.
ELEGANT WEDDING VENUES
Say 'I do' surrounded by the enchanting landscapes of Gibson County. From the lush outdoor backdrop of an arboretum and botanical garden to a beautifully restored historic theatre, Gibson County can offer versatile spaces for gatherings of all sizes.
VERSATILE EVENT SPACES
Host your corporate events, conferences, and business meetings in style.
GIBSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
When people gather, the Gibson County Fairgrounds is the perfect location! The fairgrounds offers ideal facilities for weddings, receptions and a wide range of social events of all sizes.
FACILITIES INCLUDE:
• 4-H Exhibit Hall with a seating capacity for 350 people
• Two open-air pavilions, each with a seating capacity for 275 people
• Pavilion, a 32,500 square foot multi-use indoor arena or exhibit space perfect for events where protection from the weather is desirable
• Toyota Events Center offers a 12,204 square foot facility, with seating for up to 700, including tables and chairs, a sound system, a large catering kitchen, icemaker, refrigerators/freezers, a four tap beer keg cooler, and much more
AMENITIES:
• Reception Accommodations for up to 300 Guests
• Event Staff included assisting with day-of venue needs
• Private caterer’s prep kitchen
• ADA compliant restrooms
• Private Bridal Suite and Private Groom's suite
• Set up and tear down of tables and chairs included
• Linens included (white/ivory/black)
• Indoor or Outdoor ceremony setup options
• Built-in TVs to play videos or slideshows
• Climate-controlled indoor event space
• Bench seating for outdoor wedding
Katelyn' s
ALTERATIONS AND DESIGN
812-204-9532
12500 Highway 41, Suite 5
Evansville, IN 47725
We specialize in wedding and formal gown alterations so you can rest easy knowing that your dress is in the best hands. We have an entire staff of professional seamstresses in house who assist Katelyn and work as a team to ensure every gown is perfect from start to finish. There is no job too big or gown too complex for Katelyn or her team. We offer services ranging from hems and bustles all the way up to complex design changes, custom sleeves, and gown reconstruction changes. We are well versed in working with lace, beads, sequins, and high-end fabrics of all kinds. We understand the frustrations and concerns brides often have about the alterations industry. Katelyn takes a different approach and aims to provide all our brides with the highest quality of work, fair upfront pricing, honesty, integrity, and exceptional experience. With this in mind, she books up fast, so do not delay calling to schedule your alterations appointment.
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Wedding Checklist
Use this helpful guide to plan your perfect celebration.
12-10 months prior to the ceremony, or right after getting engaged:
Create a big-picture budget for the wedding.
Choose a ceremony date and a backup date.
Compile your guest list.
Tour ceremony and reception venues and reserve the ones you love.
Book a caterer.
Pick a wedding theme or color, and book your florist.
Book an officiant, photographer, videographer, and DJ/entertainment.
Shop for and order the bride’s and groom’s attire.
Shop for bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen suits.
Hold an engagement party.
Select a seamstress or alterations company.
9 months prior:
Book or coordinate your wedding day transportation and hair and makeup artists.
Create your gift registry and wedding website.
Book hotels for out-of-town guests.
Book honeymoon accommodations and transportation.
Book a rehearsal dinner venue and confirm your venue’s availability for the rehearsal.
6 months prior:
Purchase wedding rings.
Plan and take engagement photos.
Have your wedding attire altered.
4-5 months prior:
Send out invitations.
Order cake or desserts.
Purchase bridal shoes, accessories, and veil.
Reserve any rental items like chairs, linens, and dinnerware.
Finalize the guest list and the dinner menu.
Book wedding night accommodations.
2-3 months prior:
Do trial runs for hair and makeup.
Arrange extras like a guest book, toasting glasses, and a cake knife.
Print programs and menus.
1 month prior:
Apply for and pick up your marriage license. (Check with the clerk of the county you’re marrying in; some licenses expire if not filed in a certain number of days.)
Write your vows.
Create and finalize the reception seating chart and table numbers.
Finalize the wedding day schedule and confirm your vendor arrival times.
Finalize florals, candles, and centerpieces.
Review must-have shots with the photographer.
Review final RSVPs and communicate any reception changes to your venue and/or caterer.
2 weeks prior:
Finalize vendor payments. Don’t forget to tip!
Break in your wedding shoes.
Delegate day-of duties to trusted loved ones.
Review your wedding day playlists.
Get the groom and groomsmen fresh haircuts.
Get a final fitting of all bridal party attire.
1 week prior:
Have your rings cleaned.
Pack your day-of emergency kit with items such as deodorant, hair pins, makeup, sewing kit, mints, and stain removal tools.
Pack for your honeymoon. (If traveling internationally, be sure your travel documents display the correct surname! See a travel agent for details.)
The day prior:
Pull together attire and accessories.
Give designated helpers items for which they’re responsible.
Steam the dresses.
Relax and have fun at your rehearsal dinner!
Get plenty of sleep
Wedding Day:
Give your rings to the best man and maid of honor before the ceremony.
Get your hair and makeup done.
Enjoy your wedding, and spend time with your loved ones!
Bailey Josh+
Btime for the shoe game!
ailey and Josh Franklin may have graduated from different high schools — Bailey from Mater Dei and Josh from Harrison — but the University of Evansville’s 2014 Freshmen Welcome Week 4 is what brought them together.
Thy instantly bonded when they realized they had mutual friends and would be taking classes together. In March 2018, their senior year, their friendship blossomed into romance.
Four years later, Josh proposed on their anniversary during a scenic walk along the Newburgh riverfront. “He gave me a letter filld with happy memories of our relationship, and the last page said, ‘Will you marry me?’” Bailey recounts.
When planning their Nov. 4, 2023, wedding, the couple embraced rich autumn hues and vintage decor, complemented by comfort food,
VENUE
The Corner House
PHOTOGRAPHER
Simply Savvy
Photography
FLOWERS AND DÉCOR
OBJ Design
FOOD CATERER
Sander Catering
CAKE
Bea Sweet Treats
HAIR AND MAKEUP
Posh International
Hair Studio
DJ
Songbird DJ Service
WEDDING BANDS
Tracy Zeller and Droste’s Jewelry Shoppes
WEDDING DRESS
Illusions Bridal and Prom
SUITS
Paul’s Menswear
candlelight, and custom playlists. “Planning a wedding is fantastic because you get to plan it with your own happiness in mind,” says Bailey.
The eremony was held on a hilltop at The Coner House in Rockport, Indiana, where 160 guests enjoyed a traditional religious service. Personal touches included a unity cross handmade by a friend, Bible readings by loved ones, and lap blankets as guest favors for the crisp fall day.
The eception, also at The Coner House, began with a playful bridal party introduction to AC/DC’s “ Thunderstruck.” Guests enjoyed barbecue chicken with country-style sides, heartfelt toasts, and fun moments like the shoe game. The niht ended with a photo op illuminated by sparklers.
Reflcting on the day, Bailey recalls a funny mishap when their pastor accidentally skipped parts of the ceremony, only to call them back to the altar to complete it after their exit. “It’s important to remember that some things won’t go as planned, but the silliest mistakes can still make for the best memories,” she says.
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Aeriel Jon +
Aeriel and Jon Grimm share a love for skating and call Evansville’s Swonder Ice Arena their second home. Despite skating in the same circles — Aeriel as a fiure skater and Jon as a hockey player — their love story didn’t begin until 2015. By then, Jon had returned from playing with the Dallas Junior Hockey Association in Texas, and Aeriel had just graduated from Signature School and started studying at the University of Evansville.
After seven years of dating, Jon proposed in March 2022 during a peaceful evening stroll along the Newburgh riverfront. The ouple chose to take their time planning their wedding. “We wanted to incorporate some of my Filipino heritage, so we did have ‘sponsors,’” known as ninongs and ninangs in Tagalog, Aeriel explains. “Thse were people who we looked up to and could turn to for guidance.”
On Sept. 21 — a date which Aeriel remarks was fun tying to Earth, Wind, and Fire’s song “September” — the couple wed at City View at Sterling Square. Their itimate ceremony in the Sunset Ballroom was illuminated by candlelight. The pograms resembled newspapers with games and short stories about their engagement and honeymoon.
Elysia King, a live painter based in Saint Louis, Missouri, who works with Cloud Studio Agency, captured special moments on canvas.
WEDDING GOWN
Vow’d Nashville
VENUE
City View at Sterling Square
WEDDING COORDINATOR
Kelley James Events
DJ Seniour Events
CATERING
Domo Japanese Hibachi Grill, Sushi and Ramen and Hawg
N Sauce
CAKE
BRIDAL BOUQUET
Emerald Design
HAIR AND MAKEUP
LIVE PAINTER
Elysia King from Cloud Studio Agency
SUITS
Generation Tux
Bea Sweet Treats
PHOTOGRAPHER
Abi Baumgart Images
ARTISTS
Bri Updike and Sydney Fulkerson
PARTY BUS
Feller Limousine
Guests then moved downstairs to the reception, where cocktail hour included sushi and lumpia provided by Domo Japanese Hibachi Grill, Sushi and Ramen. The main ourse featured barbecue from Hawg N Sauce in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Tables were decorated with DIY floral arangements of roses and orchids. The ance flor was packed all night, with nearly every guest joining in at some point.
Reflcting on the day, Aeriel and Jon laugh at its imperfections, from a storm cutting outdoor photos short to a flower irl chasing her mom down the aisle. “We didn’t want a ‘perfect’ wedding,” Aeriel says. “We love those
Kaylee Max +
Tcake topper: Woodford
VENUES
hough Kaylee and Max Haynie attended Reitz Memorial High School and had mutual friends, they didn’t meet until junior year on the swim and dive team.
Thy began dating that year, and attending separate colleges — Indiana University in Bloomington for Max, the University of Kentucky in Lexington for Kaylee — didn’t keep them apart. After seven years together, Max proposed at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles.
Planning their October wedding was smooth, thanks to Kaylee quickly organizing the big vendors and the help of family friends. “Must-dos definiely included having pizza as the main course,” Max says. “Nobody ever seems to not like pizza!”
Their 30-miute ceremony was held Oct. 26 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Henderson, Kentucky. “It wasn’t the full traditional mass
Holy Name Catholic Church and The Vault
CATERING
Pizza Revolution
FLORIST
J-Petals
PHOTOGRAPHER
Madelyn Shayne
Mitchell
HAIR
Jennah Berry & Allyson Atherton
MAKEUP
Kampbell Newcomb
BARTENDING
Cocktail Carriage
DESSERTS
Insomnia Cookies & Mama J’s
WEDDING DRESS
Magnolia Bridal House
SUITS
Generation Tux
DJ
Evansville DJs
that most Catholic weddings are,” says Kaylee, adding that seeing Max as she walked down the aisle was a highlight for her.
The eception at The ault in Henderson featured popcorn, wine, beer, and old fashioneds on the patio. Desserts, including Insomnia Cookies and fruit pizzas, were served in the attached coffee shop, Antler, leaving the ballroom open for dancing. Max loved watching the Anniversary Dance, which celebrated couples of all generations.
Personal touches made the day special. A fiurine of the couple’s dog, Woodford, topped their cake. Kaylee’s brother built a beer pong table collaged with photos of the pair. Custom IU vs. UK cornhole boards showcased their college rivalry, and Kaylee designed their wedding programs as a four-page newspaper featuring their love story, fun facts, and games like a word search and crossword.
The ouple now lives in Atlanta. Reflcting on their big day, Kaylee says, “It was super special being in the bridal suite all morning with my favorite ladies.” Max fondly remembers celebrating with friends and family who’ve supported them throughout their journey.
Jordyn Zane +
When a mutual friend introduced Zane and Jordyn Kisner in 2020 during their senior year of high school, their connection was immediate and undeniable. After three years of dating, Zane — an F. J. Reitz High School graduate — proposed to Jordyn — a North Posey High School alumna — on a picturesque beach in Hilton Head, South Carolina, creating a moment that Jordyn describes as “the easiest and best yes of my life.”
Planning their wedding was a cherished experience for Jordyn, who loved spending time with her mom and mother-in-law to bring her childhood dream wedding to life. She stressed the importance of having an emergency kit. “If you have it, hopefully you won’t need it,” she says. “But, if you don’t have it, you will need it.” Her wedding planner also helped the day go as smoothly as possible.
VENUE
Tanglewood Wedding and Events Barn
PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER
Straw Photography & Media
WEDDING PLANNER
Phyllis Oeth, Event Montage
JEWELRY
Amazon
OFFICIANT
Bobby Gates
DJ
Larry Watts, Watts Entertainment
FLORALS
Amy Beshears
CATERING
Sander Catering
SUITS
Ella Park Bridal
WEDDING DRESS
David’s Bridal
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
Azazie, David’s Bridal, and thrifted
HAIR AND MAKEUP
Ashley Morton, Aspire Salon
On Oct. 19, approximately 200 guests attended their outdoor ceremony at Tanglewood Wedding and Events , officiated by 105.3 WJLT-FM personality Bobby Gates, who knew both personally. Thy incorporated a unity tree planting ceremony to symbolize growth and new beginnings. The eception, held at the same venue, featured a rustic barn that provided ample space for dancing and dining, making it convenient for guests to stay and celebrate longer.
Unique elements of their wedding included a bouquet wrapped in fabric from Jordyn’s dress and a charm with her birthstone and a note from her parents. One of Jordyn’s most memorable moments was an anniversary dance that concluded with her grandparents, who have been married for 62 years. “It was such a special moment, and I will never forget it,” Jordyn recalls. At one point, she and Zane stood on the balcony, looking out at their guests and feeling the overwhelming support and love from friends and family.
unity tree planting ceremony
Scott Ashly +
College connections played a part in Scott and Ashly McCain’s love story. Scott, a Signature School graduate, and Ashly, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, met at an ambassadorship interview at Indiana University Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI) in September 2018. “Ashly had followed me on social media,” Scott says. “I messaged her one day about something extremely random and more than likely a question I could have answered myself.”
Th y offic i ally started dating after Scott met Ashly’s family in October 2019. He proposed in March 2023 under the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. Since autumn is their favorite season, they secured vendors and venues well in advance, ensuring their wedding date of Oct. 12, 2024, which coincided with their five year anniversary.
Their eremony took place at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, the home church of Scott’s family for six decades. The santuary was adorned with floral asle decorations and altar displays. A string quartet from the Evansville Philharmonic played the prelude, while the church organist provided the bridal march.
The e ception at Rolling Hills Country Club in Newburgh, Indiana,
VENUES
Bethlehem United Church of Christ and Rolling Hills Country Club
PHOTOGRAPY
Straw Photography & Media
FLORIST
Emerald Design
WEDDING CAKE
AND DESSERTS
Piece of Cake
STATIONARY
5 Pink Peonies
HAIR
Courtney and Maddie, Off The Top Salon
MAKEUP
Sidney Cooper
DJ & ENTERTAINMENT
Seniour Events
WEDDING DRESS
Rose & Bliss Modern Bridal
ENGAGEMENT RINGS
WEDDING BANDS
Cartier and Droste’s Jewelry Shoppes
SUITS
Paul’s Menswear
ALTERATIONS
Witches of SNB
MUSIC
Evansville Philharmonic
Eykamp String Quartet and Sheri Schenk
BRIDE’S SHOES
Christian Louboutin
TRANSPORTATION
SUV Limousine
GROOM’S SUIT
Stephan G. Sanders
Fine Men’s Clothiers
was a for mal aff air, with a black-tie optional dress code and plated meal. The ance flor, centrally located in the banquet hall, was surrounded by tables featuring fresh floral dsigns. “It is extremely tough to beat a sunset at RHCC,” Scott notes.
Ashly’s favorite moment was walking down the aisle, which Scott describes as a “Kodak moment.” He enjoyed sitting at their sweetheart table, sharing a quiet moment amid the celebration. “Tht was the first time eing married actually sank in for the both of us,” Scott recalls. “I looked to Ashly and said ‘So ... I guess we are married now.’ She responded with, ‘I couldn’t be happier.’”
The O’Day Discovery Lodge is truly a one-of-a-kind facility in Evansville. Located on the city’s west side in Burdette Park, a large recreational park and cabin site, the 16,000 square foot venue with unique architectural features and wooded setting offers an interesting option for memorable weddings, as well as corporate banquets and conferences.
Call 812-435-5602 or visit burdettepark.org/discovery-lodge to book 5301 Nurrenbern Road, Evansville, IN 47712
Hilltop Inn: Where Tradition Meets Celebration
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Tori Luke +
Tori and Luke Scheidecker didn’t cross paths until adulthood, but basketball always was a common thread. A mutual friend named Stu had coached Tori — Mater Dei High School alumna — for years and then served as a mentor for Luke — a Smithville, Missouri, native — as he began his coaching career at Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Illinois. “Luke was led to believe from Stu that I was expecting his call,” Tori recounts. “Luke blindly called me, and that led to us talking for over an hour the first time we soke.” After a year of long-distance dating, Stu and Luke worked together to surprise Tori with a proposal in front of her family.
Wedding planning was fun for Tori, who had a clear vision of what she wanted. A chandelier was a must-have. “I always say brides have their one thing, and that was mine,” she says. Mistletoe and Ivy and Jane from OBJ Design worked together to make her dream a reality, presenting her with a beautiful chandelier wreathed in flower.
The ouple married on Sept. 14 at the Rooflss Church in New Harmony, Indiana, with around 250 guests. After the ceremony, which included lighting a unity candle and reading the vows they’d written, they enjoyed a private horse and carriage ride around town to share a quiet moment together as newlyweds.
VENUES
Roofless Church and Ribeyre Center, New Harmony, Indiana
DAY-OF COORDINATOR
Brianna Perry Alvey
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Revelry
SUITS
Kingdom Cords
MAKEUP
Brittany Dougan
PHOTOGRAPHER/ VIDEOGRAPHER
Straw Photography & Media
HAIR
Alyssa Backes
FLORISTS/DECORATORS
Golden Rose, OBJ Design, and Mistletoe & Ivy
WEDDING DRESS
Regiss Bridal and Prom, Owensboro, Kentucky
HORSE AND CARRIAGE
Horseshoe Bend Carriage Co.
Their eception at the Ribeyre Center, a historic gym in Ne w Harmony, tied in their mutual connection to basketball in an elegant way, with basketballs integrated into the floral arangements. Their DJ ave their wedding party a starting lineup introduction and kept the dance flor lively. Along with catering from Schnitzelbank, they provided snacks listed on a concession stand sign. Instead of a bouquet toss, the couple did a cotton candy toss for the many children at the reception.
Luke’s favorite moment was seeing Tori walk down the aisle and hearing her vows, while Tori best remembers circling back around in their horse and carriage to see all their friends and family cheering for them.
Whether you’re planning a small wedding or a celebration with 500 of your closest friends and family, our Convention Services Team is ready to work with you to create the wedding of your dreams, any way you dream it! Enjoy the convenience of our two attached hotels, 24-hour casino, 3 restaurants, and free attached parking.
To schedule a site tour, request meeting space or plan your event, contact our Sales Office at (812) 433-4611.
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Pine & Co is a beautiful, secluded 10-acre venue in Northern Vanderburgh County with a view of gorgeous landscapes and tranquil waters. Our spacious facility offers a variety of options for small and large receptions, parties, meetings and special events.
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