DeFries Gardens
Wedding venue in New Paris, Indiana
About DeFries Gardens
DeFries Gardens, a 13‑acre botanical garden within River Preserve County Park in New Paris, Indiana, offers a small outdoor setting for wedding ceremonies. Couples can reserve a two‑hour slot for up to 50 guests, with access one hour before the ceremony for setup. The venue rental is $225 with a $250 security deposit. The garden remains open to the public during the reservation and has restrictions on receptions, tents, attached decorations, alcohol, and parking.
The facts
- Guests
- 50–50 guests
- Pricing note
- Venue rental $225 for the two‑hour ceremony slot; $250 security deposit required.
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden · Park
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach DeFries Gardens
- Website: elkhartcountyparks.org/destinations/defries-gardens
- Phone: (574) 535-6458
- Address: 17477 CR 46
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