Weddings
Reduced capacity notification:
Indoor and outdoor rental capacities may be reduced because of COVID-19 restrictions. Please contact the rental coordinator for more information (mwalthal@umich.edu; 734.647.7808).
Special Offer: October Weddings
Last chance in autumn’s remaining sunny weather to tie the knot amid the beautiful fall setting of Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Click on the image above to check out our time-limited offer for October weddings at Matthaei.
For your special day, plan a wedding made by nature. Set your wedding outdoors in one of our formal gardens or spaces, or indoors amid the lush tropical setting of the Conservatory. We offer seven distinct spaces, including a fragrant Herb Knot Garden, colorful Perennial Garden, the serene and intimate Willow Pond Island, or the summer-blooming Gateway Garden. See the chart below for more information on our rates and venues. All outdoor weddings include an indoor backup space in case of inclement weather.
Planning a reception? The auditorium at Matthaei Botanical Gardens is available. Rental fee is $1,000 (does not include catering). Email or call our wedding coordinator (mwalthal@umich.edu; 734.647.7808) or request wedding information and we’ll follow up with you shortly.
| Location | Site | Type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Garden | Matthaei Botanical Gardens | Outdoor garden | 150 |
| Perennial Garden | Matthaei Botanical Gardens | Outdoor garden | 150 |
| Conservatory | Matthaei Botanical Gardens | Indoor space | 100 |
| Herb Knot Garden | Matthaei Botanical Gardens | Outdoor garden | 100 |
| Willow Pond | Matthaei Botanical Gardens | Outdoor space | 100 |
| Arboretum | Nichols Arboretum | Outdoor spaces | 100 |