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About Wild Wood's, A Gathering Place
Based in Hobart, Wild Wood's, A Gathering Place works with couples planning weddings throughout Hammond and Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Indiana. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as CreataSpacePlace, The Fireside Room. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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How much does wedding catering cost in Hammond?
Catering in Hammond typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
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Wedding venues near Wild Wood's, A Gathering Place
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| CreataSpacePlace | 0.1 mi |
| The Fireside Room | 3.8 mi |
| Avalon Manor Banquet Center | 4.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Wild Wood's, A Gathering Place to each venue listed on Lazo.
Hammond weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:02 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:19 PM | 6:56 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:53 PM | 7:30 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:22 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:44 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:41 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:11 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:22 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:48 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (17.6 mi from Hammond). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hammond.
Getting to Hammond
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 18 mi | 25 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 33 mi | 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 19 mi | 25 min |
| Milwaukee | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Indianapolis | 146 mi | 3 hr |
| Detroit | 234 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hammond; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 619 E 3rd St, Hobart, IN 46342, USA
- Where
- Hobart · 14 miles southeast of central Hammond
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Caterers · Wedding Rentals
- In Hammond
- One of 33 wedding caterers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (219) 940-1122
- Website
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Around Hobart
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 2 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Merrillville, Portage, Gary
Distances are straight-line from Wild Wood's, A Gathering Place; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hammond.
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