The Commons

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,900

Packages

Prices start at $250

Guest capacity

Up to 160 seated guests

About this venue

The Commons was formerly Main Street Wedding and Event Venue. We now have a new name but the same awesome vibes! We are a an intimate urban venue conveniently located near downtown Evansville. Would you like an outdoor ceremony? Cocktail hour on the patio? Dancing under the stars? We've got you covered! Our outdoor patio is large enough to accommodate your ceremony, reception, or both! We also have an Instagram-worthy indoor space that can be used for your ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour. We can host your event from start to finish! Our comprehensive rental packages include an assortment of complimentary amenities to make planning and budgeting easy. With our years of experience in the event and service industry, we know how to manage every detail so that you can focus on making memories!

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-160

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
315 N Main St, Evansville, IN 47711

Our event spaces

The Commons Event Space

An Intimate Urban Venue Near Downtown Evansville, Indiana

We have Instagram-worthy indoor and outdoor spaces to host both your ceremony and reception, on-site getting ready suites, and our rental packages include an assortment of complimentary amenities to make planning and budgeting easy. With our expertise, inclusive services, and attentive staff, we'll manage the details and make you feel like a guest at your own wedding!

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 280 Standing

Square footage

3,300

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Elopement

Included in this room:

Seating capacity for 180 guests. Indoor and outdoor space. Getting ready suites. Caterer's kitchen. Complimentary decor from Something Borrowed collection. Event security. 1-2 licensed bartenders. Linens (black or white). Cocktail tables. Table and chair setup. Clean-up and Trash Service. Microphones and speakers. $250 credit with Uber/Lyft.

Room cost

$250/hour for weekday hourly rentals with less than 50 people, $25/hr additional for bar service. $300/hr for weekend hourly rentals. Packages range from $3900-$9500.

The Commons Event Space

An Intimate Urban Venue Near Downtown Evansville, Indiana

We have Instagram-worthy indoor and outdoor spaces to host both your ceremony and reception, on-site getting ready suites, and our rental packages include an assortment of complimentary amenities to make planning and budgeting easy. With our expertise, inclusive services, and attentive staff, we'll manage the details and make you feel like a guest at your own wedding!

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Up to 280 Standing

Square footage

3,300

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Elopement

Included in this room:

Seating capacity for 180 guests. Indoor and outdoor space. Getting ready suites. Caterer's kitchen. Complimentary decor from Something Borrowed collection. Event security. 1-2 licensed bartenders. Linens (black or white). Cocktail tables. Table and chair setup. Clean-up and Trash Service. Microphones and speakers. $250 credit with Uber/Lyft.

Room cost

$250/hour for weekday hourly rentals with less than 50 people, $25/hr additional for bar service. $300/hr for weekend hourly rentals. Packages range from $3900-$9500.

The Commons packages

All-Inclusive Elopement

30 guests

Peak pricing $3,900

Off-peak pricing $3,900

Description

Our elopement package includes everything you need to make it official! Access to the venue for 2.5 hours. Up to 30 guests. Includes officiant, professional photographer, charcuterie and cash bar for cocktail hour, cake/cupcakes, and non-alcoholic beverage service for dessert reception. Available Sunday through Friday; limited Saturdays.

All-Inclusive Intimate Wedding

75 guests

Peak pricing $7,200

Off-peak pricing $7,200

Description

Our intimate wedding package includes everything our elopement package offers but with more time and a bigger guest list! Access to the venue for 5 hours. Up to 75 guests. Available Sunday through Friday with limited Saturday availability.

Short and Sweet

160 guests

Peak pricing $4,500

Off-peak pricing $4,500

Description

Access to the venue for 6 hours the day of the event. Includes setup and event time. Select and book vendors of your preference. Available Sunday through Friday; limited Saturdays.

What’s included
  • Seating capacity for 160 guests
  • Indoor and outdoor space
  • Getting ready suites
  • Caterer's kitchen
  • Complimentary decor- Something Borrowed Collection
  • Event security included
  • 1-2 licensed bartenders provided
  • Linens (black or ivory)
  • Cocktail tables
  • Table and chair setup
  • Table bussing, clean-up, & trash service
  • Microphones and speakers
  • Projector and screen
  • $250 credit with Uber/Lyft
  • Ceremony arch
  • Greenery wall

The Essentials

160 guests

Peak pricing $7,700

Off-peak pricing $7,700

Description

Access to the venue from 9am-12am (midnight) the day of the event. Select and book vendors of your preference. No date restrictions.

What’s included
  • Seating capacity for 160 guests
  • Indoor and outdoor space
  • Getting ready suites
  • Caterer's kitchen
  • Complimentary decor- Something Borrowed Collection
  • Event security included
  • 1-2 licensed bartenders provided
  • Linens (black or ivory)
  • Cocktail tables
  • Table and chair setup
  • Table bussing, clean-up, & trash service
  • Microphones and speakers
  • Projector and screen
  • $250 credit with Uber/Lyft
  • Ceremony arch
  • Greenery wall

Available services that can be provided by The Commons

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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1 review

  • K

    Kat

    Rating: 5
    •Sep 30, 2023

    Wedding Venue that Has It All!!

    This venue has everything you need to have a no fuss wedding and reception! Japhia, the owner, always responded and communicated as a team and made our wedding day so special. The wedding venue comes with a Something Borrowed closer to help decorate without us going over budget. Security and a bartender was included in our package which was less work for me to do. Bride and Groom have their own suite to get ready in. Our wedding day turned out beautifully.

Our hourly pricing starts at $250/hr and our packages from $3800-$7700. Our pricing brochures are posted on our website. The brochures are downloadable for your convenience.
We are able to accommodate up to 180 guests seated at tables.
We are located at 315 N. Main Street, Evansville, IN 47711. We are two blocks north of the Lloyd on the east side of Main Street.
We know that no one can really make a decision without seeing it in real life. We would be happy to offer you a tour! Complete an inquiry form to get started and set up a time for your tour right from our website!
Yes, our property includes 20 parking spots in the rear of the building. These spots are perfect for easy access for the bridal party and immediate family. The bank parking lot across Michigan St. is also available for public parking. In addition, there are two large public parking lots about 2 blocks north of the venue at Main and Iowa.
Depending on the package selected, events can take place from as early as 10am and end as late as midnight. Rental options vary from as little as 2 hours on weekdays, to the All-Access weekend package with 22 hours of venue access.
The All-Access package includes 4 hours of venue access the night before the event for a rehearsal and/or décor set-up. Decorating should be scheduled during rental hours. If needed, additional hours can be scheduled at an hourly rate.
Possibly. We may be able to accommodate deliveries the day before depending on our event schedule.
Yes. An event manager is provided at no additional cost for the day of your event (this is not the same as a day-of wedding coordinator). The manager will be able to help answer questions for you and your guests and make sure all your facility-related needs are met. They will perform duties such as restocking bathrooms, clearing tables, and removing trash.
If your event is larger than 50 people, we highly recommend a day-of coordinator. You may use one of our in-house coordinators for an additional fee of $750, or you may hire your own.
No. We only host one event at a time to ensure your event and guests get all the attention you deserve.
Of course! We provide all alcohol catering in-house. Our licensed and insured bartenders will be happy to serve your guests. No outside alcohol is permitted on the property. All alcohol must be served from the bar and IDs are required, even for the wedding party. Clients are expected to follow all laws regarding alcohol and all house rules regarding appropriate behavior.
We require all food served to guests to be provided by a licensed and insured restaurant or caterer of your choice. The only exceptions are pre-packaged store-bought goods.
Yes, you may have lunch delivered or may bring in outside food.
After your event you are responsible for removing any décor and/or items that you want to keep.
We are excited to host your event but understand that things happen and you may need to cancel. Please keep in mind, this is where wedding cancellation insurance could be a big help in recovering funds! We highly recommend this type of insurance coverage. Your initial payment and any funds paid up to the date of cancellation, except for the $500 security deposit, are non-refundable in the case of cancellation. If your event is more than 90 days out, we will happily try to accommodate you in rescheduling your event, in which case all payments, minus a $500 reschedule fee, will go towards the new date.
Unless we have another event scheduled the day before, we allow all wedding clients access to the venue for a short 30-minute rehearsal the evening before. If we have back-to-back events booked, we can usually accommodate a rehearsal in the morning rather than the evening, or 2 days before the event.

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