I have now been to two weddings and a formal event at Mavris this season and it is a great venue and hidden gem in Indy! 3 story building with an outdoor roof portion perfect for cocktail hour or ceremonies. The industry feel is breath taking! I have had both buffet style and plated at Mavris. The service was professional and efficient. My plated steak was by far better than the buffet due to the temperature but that is typical expectation for buffet style. But otherwise some of the better wedding food I have had in the city! Parking is down the road under the bridge and can be left overnight which is a nice perk for weddings or late night events. My only complaint is the train and helicopters can be heard during ceremonies and cocktail hour. So if noise is an issue for you I would stray away but otherwise great venue for your next event! read more

I can't stop gushing about this place. Mavris is simultaneously rustic, modern, urban, elegant, and traditional. If you're driving south on East Street, you would miss it tucked in the corner on your left past the heliport, but it is a hidden gem! The first floor is a lobby area with large couches and a chandelier. You'll find a coat check and men/women bathrooms as well. Head upstairs (wheelchair friendly with elevator access to all three floors!) to a large rustic-feeling room with hardwoods galore. I attended a sorority formal here and it easily accommodated 200+ guests spread amongst the dance floor and tables. Oh, and did I mention there is an incredible patio lawn on the second floor (the "garden terrace") with a panoramic view of the Indy skyline?? Feels like a posh backyard, and with the string lights hung up, it's uber charming. You kinda forget you're in an urban jungle (until you see a helicopter land -- might be noisy). I knew I was in a fancy venue when I saw the women's bathroom and bridal room. Did Aubrey Hepburn get ready in here? Picture a classy, department store boutique furniture with light pink walls and a gallery of images from past events. This would be an incredible choice for a wedding venue! Many thanks to the kind and attentive staff for a wonderful evening! I'm hoping I get to attend an event at Mavris again soon! read more

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An absolute stunning event venue! I've been lucky enough to attend two weddings at this venue now and both have been beautiful. The differing levels and ample space allows each guest to truly be able to embrace the party. The welcoming room, the outdoor garden, the stunning views of downtown - all are only ways to enhance the design of the entire space. The staff was friendly, the entire venue was spotless and the food that was served was spot on. Everything seemed to move along so seamless, and from an outsider looking in - the bride and groom seemed to be having the time of their lives (As they should!) An excellent choice for a downtown Indianapolis event! read more

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The first time I attended an event at The Mavris building, I immediately fell in love with this venue. It happened to be the 4th of July and it just happened to be a perfect place to see all the fireworks. Building is set just southeast of downtown, and you have full line of site to the downtown skyline. The first floor resembles an art gallery, but it is such a functional space that it can be used for just about anything. I've seen pool tables brought in, DJ booths, artwork and stages set up. The high beamed ceilings and the beautiful wood flooring throughout give any event held there instant credibility. The view is great and depending whether you're on the second or third floor, the view just gets better and better the higher you go. This was definitely on my short list for wedding venues and the wedding planner you work with over there was very thorough. I always look forward to seeing John Mavris when I go in as he is a really personable guy and generally in attendance at the venue. The pictures right now don't do the venue justice. This place is DEFINITELY a place you have to go to if you get the chance. read more

Mavris Art & Event Center - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is for the cool in you. I had the opportunity to visit the Mavris Art & Event Center during the launch of Gusto, which is an app which manages your email and social media accounts. (Great event, by the way; Kudos to Verge Indy & Gusto) The Mavris is an extremely cool place. It's a combination of hardwood floors, ambient lighting, exposed duct work, and awesomeness. I work as an event planner, and I spent almost the entire time that I was there envisioning events which I could host in the space. This would be the perfect place for a "hipster" wedding, or a truly epic 30th birthday celebration. I could also see an awesome "house party" happening here. With both indoor and outdoor space, the Mavris works for all seasons. I'm looking forward to visiting again during warmer weather so that I can enjoy the outside spaces more. My only objection is that the space is very sparse, so it would take some doing to dress it up as anything other than what it is. Also, the facility does not have tables/chairs available, so you'll have to rent all of your event necessities. I would recommend the Mavris if you have a large budget and a larger imagination. read more

This place is absolutely beautiful. The rooms for the bridal party are amazing and well decorated. Maddy the event coordinator for my friend's wedding was wonderful. But, I do have some complaints. The center is old so you can hear everyone stomping and walking from each floor. It was only an issue when people were stomping around dancing. The food they picked was amazing buuut they wouldn't just sit it at every seat. They only brought it out when they saw you at your seat. Many guest didn't know this and didn't even get to eat. They didn't see food at their seat so they thought they were forgotten. A lot of people were up taking pictures or mingling so they left their plate. Some plates that were barely eaten were taken away because it was left unattended. The bride and groom, who were obviously busy with all their guest, left to take some pictures. When they came back their plate that was only half eaten was gone. There is also no outside food or drinks allowed but you are allowed to bring your own wedding cake. read more

We fell in love with the Mavris just moments after walking through the front door. We were in awe of all of the warm, beautiful wood and that GORGEOUS chandelier. It is truly a one of a kind venue due to its multiple levels and all-inclusive elements that make planning and your wedding day a breeze. Not every wedding venue includes catering, an awesome outdoor ceremony space (as well as a beautiful interior ceremony space), a day of coordinator, and an entire team to set up the wedding of your dreams. Hands down the best part of our experience at the Mavris was our planner and confidant -- Aly. Aly and her staff are all EXPERTS in the wedding business. She is fantastic at her job. She is fun, caring, pays great attention to detail, so quick to respond to any emails, and above all knows how to get people to where they need to be with a smile on her face. We had a slight hiccup with some furniture pieces not being delivered the day of and Aly was immediately on the phone and with her magic was able to get everything in place before I arrived. I did not even know there was a problem. We were slightly behind schedule, but Aly and the rest of the Mavris team put me at ease and everything went perfectly. We had the most perfect outdoor fall wedding ceremony followed by a fun and love-filled reception. Everything was so magical and romantic and whimsical and authentic--totally out of a dream! Couldn't imagine a better space, or a better experience. THANK YOU, Mavris! read more

I love this place! I have been to two events here and both were spectacular. First, it is deceptively large. Multi-stories with large second and third floor patios. I went to a beer fest and by the end, the restrooms were still spotless and fully stocked. That alone is worth having an event there! There is also ample parking just north of the event center. If it's raining, you're only outside for a second, then you are below an underpass for most of the walk to get there. It has an old industrial feel, but also polished wood floors and fancy lights. You could definitely dress it up or down depending on your event. read more

This place was just beautiful. We went here for a sour beer festival and this place is just insanely gorgeous. Nice decks and an awesome outdoor grassy area. read more

Rustic in the city for your special event needs. Although, not perfection. In case you are scoping the downtown Indy scene for a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, corporate event, furry convention... whatever... this place deserves a look. The reasons why are the great views of downtown, the rustic interior (think wooden rafters, exposed brick walls and hardwood floors throughout), friendly staff, and multiple party set-up options. The building is three levels, connected by stairs and an elevator. A rooftop patio and a garden are space options in warmer months. The wedding I attended last Friday had access to all areas. Guests were first ushered to the third floor for cocktails (really beautiful old fashioned looking bar) and the second floor for dinner and dancing. The interior of the Mavris screams... romance! I see why so many people chose it for their weddings and wedding receptions. There's a large ladies bathroom with an attached dressing room that is perfect for the bridal party's primping needs. It's equipped with dressing mirrors and lights, a few comfy seating options and a bar for serving drinks. The bathroom stalls in the ladies' are ginormous! Each staff member I encountered (I encountered quite a bit as I was a bridesmaid) was helpful. At one point late in the night the bride requested that the heat be turned down. Request met immediately. In all the wedding ran smoothly without the use of an outside wedding coordinator (I'm assuming the schedule was watched by Mavris mostly). Now to the reasons why I am not issuing a five star rating: 1. The noise situation. The building is literally right next to active train tracks and in close proximity to a heli-port. I'm assuming that the Mavris knows the train schedule... but the heli-port likely not. Nothing says romantic garden wedding quite like the swooshing of blades above! 2. The sub-par food for the price. I know how much my bride friend paid per plate, and honestly for that amount I could have had a meal plus wine and dessert from the best of the best restaurants in Indy (think Cerulean or Recess)! Although I thought my steak was good, it didn't blow me out of the water. Salad, average and boring, but I get you have to cater to many tastes and can't really make it edgy. Late night nosh of mini hamburgers, mac & cheese and fried mini corndogs.... not edible. The corn dog was fried to a crisp. The hamburger patty had zero flavor, and was sandwich between something that resembled a breakfast biscuit. I realize I'm a bit of a food snob, but isn't this Mavris place kind of catering to us snobby folk????? I felt terrible for my friend, but I hope she realizes that her wedding was absolutely amazing even if they had served us Chef Boyardee. Plus no one after a few months even remembers the food... only the moments of dancing to the Electric Slide, or when the bridal bouquet toss made impact with a video projector (that actually did happen, she's got good aim!). 3. Bathroom doors in the ladies' are a bit wonky... hard to latch shut. I can only imagine how drunk people handled that situation. 4. I've saved the best for last.... PARKING IS A NIGHTMARE. Dear, Mavris... where the hell do you park????? Did I totally miss something... like you use Lilly or another nearby business' parking lot after hours? When I arrived at lunch on Friday to prep for the wedding I parked by the Milano Inn. Not a terrible walk, but I'm in a dress and heels. And goodness knows where the other 160+ guests parked without getting towed from a private lot. Street parking nearby isn't plentiful! Mavris, please, please correct me if there's an option that I missed.... like valet. I'm sure to many the Mavris is a five star option just on ambiance alone, but events are expensive and you should have all the facts. And for me I really like an 'edgy salad' just before I kick up my heels to the Cupid Shuffle. read more

My friend held her wedding here recently and we were mightily impressed with the venue. From top to bottom the place was gorgeous with wide planked floors, subtle lighting, a great dance floor and exposed brick. I was surprised to find such a cool space as it's relatively non descript outside. Three stories -- the first was a kind of receiving area, the second was a place for cocktailing and chatting and the third was where we had dinner. I can see how this place could be anything you wanted it to be with cool art to boot. The one odd thing -- and I dont know if this was venue staff or hired in -- was the bar staff. They were adamant (and I mean adamant) that no drinks be served before 6pm or served between cocktail hour and meals. I walked up at 5:57p to inquire about said beverage and was told that I would have to wait until 6pm. Same happened after they announced dinner. "No cocktails for you!" said in the soup nazi voice. Since we all ended up sitting cocktail-less at our table, assuming wine or similar would be poured, it was kind of a fail. Gorgeous wedding, my friend was a fabulous bride and we had a kickass time. Except for the weird cocktail deal. But since I made up for it in spades, I suppose it doesnt matter THAT much. read more

Nice venue. Great time was had. The only Male bartender started to be a little chippy. Not sure what was said to him or if he just has attitude problems, but while dancing was going on, I ordered a couple of drinks and he acted like he wanted nothing to do with being behind that bar. He sat my drinks down fairly aggressive. Again, don't know what set him off, but he sure wasn't hiding the fact that he was mad. Pretty unprofessional, especially since he probably got paid decent to work the event. read more

Beautiful location, great staff, lovely venue. I attended a close friend's wedding and reception here and got to wander around beforehand a little while (as I searched for my husband the groomsman). It's three stories, a very functional and beautiful space -- highly polished wood floors, exposed ceilings, sparkly lights and a warm glow to the whole place. There's a great little side room on the first floor the groomsmen were using, with leather couches, a dart board, foosball table and large TV. We were primarily on the second and third floors for the ceremony and then reception. Bathrooms were easy to find and well-stocked, plenty of places to sit if you wanted to but also a wide-open dance floor to boogie. The staff was excellent, although during the cocktail hour I think they could have used a third bartender -- we waited a good 20 minutes in line, and it wasn't *that* big of a wedding ... maybe had a few of the signature drinks already prepared. In any case, everything went pretty smoothly, the food was delicious, the drinks were great, and we partied the night away. There are a lot of stairs, but also an elevator for the less-mobile. Also good if you are in heels because the stairs are a bit slippery. One note on location -- it's very close to downtown and there is parking, but for formal guests in heels and dressy clothes you might not want to walk the six-eight blocks from most of the downtown hotels. If you're having a wedding here I recommend shuttles or drivers doing a loop (which is what this wedding did). read more

I've been here a couple of times. Once for a wedding 6 years ago, and then again this summer for a Yelp event. And now I'm planning a fundraising event there for this February (~500 people). The ambiance here is nothing like anything I've seen in Indy. It's absolutely beautiful, 3 floors, patios and an outdoor area. Exposed brick (which I love), exposed wood beams, perfect lighting, extremely clean bathrooms (be honest, that can be a deal-breaker, right?) and very friendly staff. If you haven't been to this venue, you need to go. It's beautiful and doesn't get the respect it deserves for Indy's main events. read more

Beautiful venue, amazing staff, delicious food, & gorgeous views! I absolutely love going to Mavris for weddings and events. I'd describe Mavris as rustic elegance. I absolutely loved all the light fixtures inside and outside. Did I mention the outdoor space is heavenly!? I enjoy venues that are different levels and include an outdoor space. The view of the city is breathtaking especially during sunset! The attention to detail from the staff here is great. Shout out to Aly for being professional and compassionate with her tours and event planning. Mavris you truly know how to throw a great party! read more

What a beautiful space! Shiny hardwoods, a great outdoor patio (with 3 or 4 deck spaces), and a lovely lawn make for a great venue for any kind of event. There are three floors, the 2nd being the largest unbroken space. It's definitely got verve and I could it being anything from upscale and elegant, to rustic and countrified. Lots of charm and great management, too. The only drawback is the proximity of the helicopter landing pad and train tracks. I could see the noise of those two vehicles interfering with a lovely garden party or wedding, so be aware of that. I highly recommend! read more

I wish I could have actually known how Marvis Arts Center was to host a wedding. However nobody ever returned my phone calls or emails so I could get more information about the venue and pricing. Clearly a business that doesn't want to return phone calls isn't really interested in succeeding. read more

Mavris Art & Event Center is definitely an amazing place to have your wedding or any type of venue. Their staff is amazing, superb, and professional! My husband and I had our wedding there on Sept. 17th. I love love love how seamless everything was. Aly was our coordinator, and I cannot emphasize on how awesome she did. She exceeded expectations for us. As our transportation company left my husband, photographers, and I on the side of the street, Aly saved the day and picked us up. I loved how easy it was for our guest to be in one building and the flow from ceremony, cocktail hour, then to reception was. Aly also helped picked up small little details that I forgot. I cannot emphasize how awesome she was. A lot of our guest complimented on how well the venue was and they had a great time. We had steak or eggplant as a choice for our guest. I heard a lot of our guest loved the food. The setup for our reception was prefect and seamless. I loved the family style table that Aly suggested, and it worked out great instead of the traditional straight table. Our specialty cocktail was a big hit. The bartenders did an amazing job with our guest. Overall, the staff was on it, when drinks were being spilled on the dance floor I saw their staff immediately cleaning. I wish I was on the other side of my own wedding to see how everything else turned out, I wasn't able to see every detail from the lobby. My husband and I were super pleased with how our wedding turned out and how amazing the staff was! Seriously, this venue is just amazing, a great skyline view that my husband and I didn't even take time to take pictures out of, which I regret :-( . It has a great welcoming feel. This venue will not upset you at all, it'll take your breathe away. read more

Beautiful interior. Convenient parking. Friendly and efficient staff from coat check to event coordinator. Attended for a wedding and was wowed by the elegance of the space. Exposed brick, hardwood floors, elegant fixtures paired with lighting to create a romantic ambience. Next to railroad tracks which was a fun perk to see the train pass at the windows. Lots of wide open space to strategically set up cake, photo booths, gift tables. Nice way to personalize space. read more

Beautifu historic ambiance. The three levels and patios are a spacious enough for very large events. The "roof top" patio has comfortable seating as well as a marvelous view. The hardwood floors, the exposed brick, the lighting are all I would like to have for a personal event. Not what I'd expect for an area saturated with renovations. I did not have the opportunity to get the full flavor of all the amenities. It is great that there is not only stairs but a spacious elevator, plenty of lounges, fully equipped with not only full size mirrors, hand towels, and mints. I'd recommend this center for weddings as well as corporate events for the simple reason there is so much room for groups as well as smaller areas for conversation. Having parking available close by is also a real plus. read more

Tremendous! Just tremendous! Maddie and her team are so wonderful to work with. They were helpful, patience, and understanding. They provided everything we needed for a high-level corporate event and our attendees were all super impressed. Thank you for making my job so much easier by being such a stellar venue to work with. I look forward to coming back! Thank you. read more

This place was super intimate for a wedding. Lots of natural lighting for beautiful photography. The chicken was a bit dry

I have been here for a couple different events. It is nice setting with multiple spaces. Only issue is it would likely be hard to have more than 150 people in any one space. The roof spaces are great and have an awesome view of downtown. I haven't had a chance to try their menu so I can't comment on the food. read more

Bad food. Poor service. High price. Avoid. Buyer beware. Rehearsal dinner. $133 per person. Under-cooked chicken. Some guests got sick. Public health agency is investigating. Guests waited more than 30 minutes for first drink due to under-staffing. But Mavis is very good at getting paid months in advance and denying any responsibility for poor food or service. read more

Everyone says this place is slick and stylish and polished, and everyone would be right. The Mavris looks great and it doesn't appear as though it's trying too hard. It also sits smack next to a very active downtown rail line--and, while this could be a liability, the passing trains almost become part of the culture, so that cheerfully soused patrons can wave at the engineers as they slowly pass by, and who knows: they might even blow their whistle! If you take the small point of convergence between hipsters and yuppies on a Venn diagram, you have The Mavris. A perfect venue for a wedding reception, after the exchange of vows between aforementioned yupsters. So why can't it get a higher review? It has much to do with the demeanor of the owner himself. While Mr. Mavris certainly has an eye for aesthetics and knows exactly how to get the important details right, his presence could be a little overbearing at the event...particularly if his eyes behold an inordinately high quotient of young female flesh. It kills me to single out individuals in a review, but our friend Mavris kicked back a few at the reception I attended...and proceeded to hit on my cousin, who was probably close to one-third his age. He wouldn't let up, tried to lure her into his private apartment (attached to the event space), and the fact that he was drinking as well made it only worse. It made my cousin profoundly uncomfortable--surprise surprise!--and seriously made us reconsider whether we would ever use Mavris Art & Event Center again as a venue, despite all the positives. Okay, it's still a fantastic space. But, in the words of the immortal Antoine Dodson: "Hide your kids, hide your wife and hide ur husband, cuz they rapin everybody out here!" read more

I was in a wedding over the weekend that was held at the Mavris, both the ceremony and the reception. I concur with the other reviewers that it is a gorgeous venue, the exposed brick and hardwood floors lending an aura of sophistication I've seldom seen in Indianapolis. With three floors, my friend was able to have the ceremony on one and the reception on another, so there was no "cabin fever" feeling of being stuck in one place for too long. The event director, I think her name is Stephanie...she was great, very organized, and very adept at corralling a very rambunctious bridal party and keeping things on track and on time while still somehow managing to keep her patience and professionalism! Kudos to her, my friends and I can be obnoxious after a few drinks. Everything seemed to go smoothly, I never saw the bride freaking out about anything so I assume that the party went just the way she wanted. The food served at dinner was very good, and the servers and bartenders were all great. I only gave the Mavris 4 stars though because of the parking situation. Really, there is none. You have to park a block away at least, and the lots are not owned by Mavris, and there was no valet. I don't know if they offer valet and that was something that my friend chose not to have at their wedding, but it was incredibly inconvenient, especially for guests arriving during the downpour in Indianapolis that afternoon. read more

We had our wedding in April 2011. We absolutely loved the venue. Our coordinator Laura was very helpful and everything went smooth. We did have parking lot for our guests available, so I guess parking situation is solved now. Food was amazing. John was very pleasant. Everybody was happy. Can't wait to see pictures and video: both our photographer and videographer loved this place because of endless photo and video opportunities. Book early: they are very popular and get booked way in advance: our wanted date was not available and we had to shift: we came 8 months before our wanted date, but they were already booked. Overall a great experience. It is not cheap, but that was expected from the venue of this class. Highly recommended. E.Z. read more

I have attended several events of all kinds here and every experience was outstanding. It's a roomy three story brick early 20th century industrial building that's been restored and refinished and improved with obvious care and attention to detail. The engaged catering staff people are always top notch. read more

Came here for a family friends wedding, full service dinner and reception. Excellent venue, 3 stories (I believe) of venue space. Great mood lighting which I'm sure is customizable. Exposed brick walls and wood framed structure. The wedding was actually held outside in a nicely fenced grassy area looking up to a medium sized wood deck/stage. Dinner was excellent. Seared scallops, filet, & mac'n cheese. I'm not sure if it was catered or prepared in house. Overall, I thought this was a great place. Hopefully i'll visit this place again for some other type of event! read more

I've been to several weddings here, and I'm always impressed with how unique the space takes to the specific event. The blend of modern metal and rustic wood makes it a wonderful blank canvas for any event. read more

This is beautiful space. My friends wedding was held here and it was gorgeous. Everyone had a great time and the atmosphere felt amazing

Incredible venue. Open ceilings, three stories, balconies overlooking the city, fireplace, wood floors -- I'm in love - which is probably why this place is a hot spot for weddings/reception. You could drive right by Mavris and not even know what it is -- but definitely worth checking out. read more

Not only did I claim this venue to be the location of my future wedding, I did it within the first 5 minutes of exploring the building. This three story arts center is amazingly beautiful. Every floor has a different surprise, to include a second story outside patio & garden and a rooftop lounge. No event would be complete without the Marvis Art & Event Center as its venue. Not only is the inside very rugged, urban, and modern, but the views from upstairs are incredible. Love it! read more

Attended a wedding and reception here at the Mavris. It is such a pretty venue. With multiple floors and a great reception hall it was a fantastic event. I would like to go back soon, for sure. read more

Two dear friends got married here and I couldn't have been more impressed with the venue. The venue is gorgeous and extremely well laid out and maintained. Everyone knew their jobs perfectly and they made you feel very at home. I believe there are multiple venue rooms here, and the wedding was taking place on the top floor. The top floor had a beautiful view of Indianapolis skyline with big windows and little distraction (besides the helicopter takeoff pad across the street). There was plenty of space here and I didn't feel cramped or uncomfortable at all. After the ceremony ended, we went to the second floor for cocktails and chatter until the wedding party did their duties. The bar was easily available and there were plenty of tables for lingering. There is an outside balcony out back complete with decoration, a canopy/trellis structure, and lots of tables/chairs. They allow people to smoke out on this balcony and even provide ashtrays to support your bad habits. Below the balcony is a beautiful garden, which I was later able to go out to. The reception took place on the floor below that, which included beautiful tables, plenty of space for dancing and mingling, a large bar, as well as anything else you could possibly imagine. Everything about this place was great. Two great people got married and picked a really great place to seal their eternal deal. Congratulations, Scott and Qing! read more

Very cool place for a work party, college social event, or other large get togethers. The facility is nice and can be set up with a bar, dance floor, and gathering area for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. A great place for a holiday party :) read more

Awesome local for a party or reception. Multiple levels and balcony was great. The wood throught was beautiful. The elevator allowed for access to all levels too! Great place and I will reccommed to everybody for their event read more

Wonderful wedding and reception. Only 'issue' was the tain coming by, like ten feet from us! No issue getting a cab back downtown.

This venue is absolutely amazing in all aspects!!! From the staff to the fabulous food to the spectacular decor, everything was top-notch!!! The attention to detail was beyond any wedding I have ever attended and quite frankly I just can't stop thinking about it! I'm from out of state (near Chicago) and have attended many weddings in my day. This was not the biggest wedding I've been to but it was by far the best!!! Can't say enough - truly a fabulous night!!!!!! read more

I had my wedding at the Mavris this past August. There were 4 interruptions during the ceremony. 2 trains, and 2 helicopters, and we had to stop every time, making our 20 minute ceremony almost an hour. I was in tears by the end of it. Not to mention our coordinator Vanessa did not have our information organized by the final wrap-up meeting and couldn't even give us our final amount that we owed. We weren't able to have our rehearsal dinner there because they double booked us, and they also removed the option of having an after-party, which was one of the selling points for us. I was very disappointed. Sidenote- don't let John Mavris fool you. He is incredibly charming when you first meet him but once he books you, he couldn't care less about you. The place is absolutely beautiful, and we ended up having a great time at the reception. But for all of the things that went wrong and for how incredibly expensive it was, it was not at all worth it. read more