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About Gabis Arboretum Wedding Venue
Couples planning a Hammond wedding will find Gabis Arboretum Wedding Venue among the Valparaiso area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does a wedding planner cost in Hammond?
Day-of coordination in Hammond commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Hammond?
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Wedding venues near Gabis Arboretum Wedding Venue
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Manor Ballroom | 2.2 mi |
| Twin Creeks Farm | 3.9 mi |
| Orchestrated Events | 4.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Gabis Arboretum Wedding Venue 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
- 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385, USA
- Where
- Valparaiso · 22 miles southeast of central Hammond
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners
- In Hammond
- One of 18 wedding planners we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Website
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Around Valparaiso
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 16 within 10
- Communities served
- Winfield, Crown Point
Distances are straight-line from Gabis Arboretum Wedding Venue; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hammond.
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