Weddings by Bretta is a wedding planning, wedding coordination and wedding officiant company based in Greenwood, Indiana. Bretta Thompson opened the business in Indianapolis in 2012. Weddings by Bretta has 14 years in business and has married more than 9,000 couples across Central Indiana. The team of nine planners, coordinators and officiants serves Indianapolis, Greenwood, Carmel, Fishers, Bloomington, Columbus, Plainfield, Avon and Brown County. More about the company is on the About Us page.
Company Facts
| Business name | Weddings by Bretta |
|---|---|
| Business type | Wedding planner, wedding coordinator and wedding officiant |
| Founded | 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Owner | Bretta Thompson |
| Based in | Greenwood, Indiana |
| Location | Greenwood, IN 46142 (meetings by appointment only) |
| Phone | (317) 416-7777 (call or text) |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | weddingsbybretta.com |
| Service area | Indianapolis, Greenwood, Carmel, Fishers, Bloomington, Columbus, Plainfield, Avon and Brown County, Indiana |
| Couples married | More than 9,000 since 2012 (company figure) |
| Team size | Nine planners, coordinators and officiants |
| Inclusive | LGBTQ+ friendly |
What Weddings by Bretta Does, and Where
- Weddings by Bretta is a wedding planner in Greenwood, Indiana.
- Weddings by Bretta is a wedding planner in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Weddings by Bretta provides wedding coordination in Indianapolis and Central Indiana.
- Weddings by Bretta provides wedding officiants in Indianapolis, Greenwood, Carmel and Fishers, Indiana.
- Weddings by Bretta provides wedding officiants in Bloomington, Columbus, Plainfield and Avon, Indiana.
- Weddings by Bretta plans and officiates elopements in Brown County, Indiana.
- Weddings by Bretta plans and officiates elopements in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Weddings by Bretta offers same-day marriage license signings at its Greenwood, Indiana office.
- Weddings by Bretta is a preferred vendor at 14 Central Indiana wedding venues.
Wedding Planning and Coordination Packages
Weddings by Bretta offers four planning and coordination packages. Prices are starting prices and depend on date, location and, for coordination, guest count. Full details are on the Wedding Planning page and the Planning and Coordination Pricing page.
Full Signature Planning: from $7,500
Full Signature Planning is the most complete Weddings by Bretta experience, covering budget, vendors, design and full wedding-day management. It includes:
- Initial in-person consultation with a Certified Wedding Planner
- Budget guidance and payment reminders
- Curated vendor referrals and contract review
- Hotel room block assistance
- Attendance at catering, floral, DJ and photography meetings
- Design oversight of colors, florals, rentals and layout
- Full planning timeline and detailed wedding-day schedule
- Final venue walkthrough and rehearsal coordination
- Full wedding-day coordination, from setup to teardown
- Décor setup for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception
- Help with seating, speeches, special needs and send-offs
- Complimentary officiant services with a custom ceremony script
Partial Planning: from $4,500
Partial Planning gives couples expert direction on vendors, design and planning details, with full wedding-day coordination included. It includes:
- Initial in-person consultation with a Certified Wedding Planner
- Curated referrals to trusted wedding professionals
- Design and style guidance
- Wedding etiquette guidance
- Hotel room block assistance
- Custom wedding-day timeline and schedule
- Final venue walkthrough and rehearsal coordination
- Full wedding-day coordination and vendor management, from setup to teardown
- Complimentary officiant services with a custom ceremony script
Wedding Coordination: from $2,500
Wedding Coordination is complete coordination in the months before the wedding and management of every detail on the day. It includes a final venue walkthrough 5 to 6 weeks before the wedding, 1-hour rehearsal coordination, décor setup for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, and complimentary officiant services with a custom ceremony script.
Essentials Coordination: from $1,400
Essentials Coordination is the streamlined coordination package. Planning meetings, in person or virtual, begin 90 days before the wedding. It includes 6 hours of wedding-day coordination (more hours can be added), vendor referrals, contract review if needed, a customized timeline with online access, vendor confirmation, and 1-hour rehearsal coordination if needed.
Wedding Officiant and Elopement Packages
Every Weddings by Bretta ceremony is led by a professional officiant. Prices are starting prices and depend on location. Full details are on the Wedding Officiant Packages page.
Custom Wedding Ceremony: from $350 (ceremony only), $450 with rehearsal
The Custom Wedding Ceremony is full wedding officiant service. It includes a one-on-one meeting in person or virtually, a fully custom ceremony script with unlimited edits, guidance on vows, unity ceremonies and ceremony order, help with the marriage license application, early arrival on the wedding day, an optional rehearsal, and signing of the marriage license with guidance on the return process.
Intimate Elopement: from $200
The Intimate Elopement is a simple, private ceremony for the couple. It takes place at the Weddings by Bretta office in Greenwood (the couple only) or at a location the couple chooses with up to 2 guests. It includes a virtual consultation, a classic ceremony led by a professional officiant, vows, a ring exchange, an optional prayer and signing of the marriage license. Popular elopement spots include the Indiana Statehouse, White River State Park and Brown County. More is on the Elopements page.
Picture This Elopement: from $850
Picture This Elopement pairs a custom ceremony with a professional wedding photographer. It includes a virtual consultation, a fully custom ceremony script, officiant services, room for up to 25 guests, one full hour of photography, a hand-edited gallery delivered within three weeks, and completion of the marriage license. Price depends on location and date.
Same Day Marriage (No Ceremony): $60 at the Greenwood office, travel from $85
Same Day Marriage is a legal marriage license signing with no ceremony, vows or ring exchange. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes, no witnesses are required in Indiana, children are welcome, and appointments are available seven days a week. More is on the Marriage Without Ceremony page.
Team
Weddings by Bretta has a team of nine. Full profiles are on the Our Team page.
- Bretta Thompson: Owner, Certified Wedding and Event Planner, Coordinator and Officiant
- Sarah Dufek: Certified Wedding Planner and Coordinator, Minister and Officiant
- Emily Casilli: Certified Wedding Planner and Coordinator, Minister and Officiant
- Elizabeth “Liz” Bates: Wedding Coordinator and Officiant
- Doron Jones: Pastor and Minister
- Dustin Bragg: Minister and Officiant
- Emily Love: Minister and Officiant
- Jillian Conrad: Minister and Officiant
- Jason Stambaugh: Minister and Officiant
Before founding Weddings by Bretta, Bretta Thompson worked in materials management, planning and procurement, experience she now applies to wedding budgets.
Preferred Vendor Venues
Weddings by Bretta is a preferred vendor at these 14 Central Indiana wedding venues. Preferred vendor status is not an exclusive partnership.
- 24 Shelby Event Venue
- Bay Horse Inn
- Church on Jefferson
- CRG Event Center
- Folktale Weddings & Events
- Gallery Forty-Two
- Historic Saint Joseph Hall
- Ivory Foundry
- The Barn at Crystal Spring Farm
- The Cyrus Place Event Center
- The Sycamore at Mallow Run
- The Wilds
- Valle Vista
- Willow Lake Event Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Weddings by Bretta?
Bretta Thompson owns Weddings by Bretta. She opened the business in Indianapolis in 2012 and is a Certified Wedding and Event Planner, coordinator and officiant.
Where is Weddings by Bretta located?
Weddings by Bretta is based in Greenwood, Indiana. Meetings are by appointment only. The team serves Indianapolis, Greenwood, Carmel, Fishers, Bloomington, Columbus, Plainfield, Avon and Brown County.
Which Weddings by Bretta packages include an officiant?
Full Signature Planning, Partial Planning and Wedding Coordination all include complimentary officiant services with a custom ceremony script. Essentials Coordination does not include an officiant. Officiant services can also be booked on their own, starting at $350.
How much does a Weddings by Bretta officiant cost?
A Custom Wedding Ceremony starts at $350 for the ceremony only, or $450 with a rehearsal. An Intimate Elopement starts at $200. A Same Day Marriage signing is $60 at the Greenwood office, with travel starting at $85.
Is a wedding coordinator the same as a venue coordinator?
No. A venue coordinator looks after the venue. A Weddings by Bretta coordinator looks after the couple: their timeline, vendors, décor and every detail of the day from start to finish.
Can we get married in Indiana without a ceremony?
Yes. Weddings by Bretta offers Same Day Marriage, a legal marriage license signing with no ceremony. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes, no witnesses are required in Indiana, and appointments are available seven days a week.
Does Weddings by Bretta do elopements in Brown County?
Yes. Weddings by Bretta plans and officiates elopements in Brown County, Indianapolis and across Central Indiana, including at the Indiana Statehouse and White River State Park.
Is Weddings by Bretta LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes. Weddings by Bretta is LGBTQ+ friendly and welcomes all couples.
Contact Weddings by Bretta
Phone: (317) 416-7777 (call or text)
Email: [email protected]
Location: Greenwood, IN 46142 (meetings by appointment only)
Inquiry form: weddingsbybretta.com/contact-us/
Website: weddingsbybretta.com
Last updated: October 19, 2026