Weddings Rates
Choose the wedding package that’s right for you.
Matthaei – Outdoor Garden Spaces*
Basic
$1,500
- 2-hour rental, garden space of choice
- Up to 50 white folding chairs, chair set-up and take-down not included
- 45 minute rehearsal
- Wedding party ready room
- Parking fee not included
- Holiday weekend rate: $1,800
Deluxe
Our best-value package - includes parking, set-up and take-down, and more.
$2,000
- 2 ½-hour rental, garden space of choice
- Up to 100 white folding chairs, chair set-up and take-down included
- 45 minute rehearsal
- Wedding party ready room
- Parking included for up to 75 cars
- Holiday weekend rate: $2,400
Premium
Includes valet parking, set-up, 3-hour rental.
$3,000
- 3-hour rental, garden space of choice
- Up to 100 white folding chairs, chair set-up and take-down included
- 45 minute rehearsal
- Wedding party ready room
- Valet parking included for up to 75 cars
- Holiday weekend rate: $3,700
All outdoor weddings at Matthaei Botanical Gardens include a wedding party ready room, rehearsal time, an indoor backup in case of inclement weather, and a Matthaei Botanical Gardens host to assist the wedding party and guests. Note: We reserve the right to change prices without prior notice.
*(Outdoor garden spaces available mid-May through early October.)
Matthaei Conservatory & Nichols Arboretum
Conservatory - Indoor*
Holiday weekend rate: $2,200
$1,800
- 2 ½-hour rental
- Up to 60 white folding chairs, chair set-up and take-down included
- Wedding party ready room
- Rehearsal time
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens host to assist wedding party & guests
- Parking for 60 cars included
- Conservatory available mid-September through May 31
Nichols Arboretum
No holiday rate
$250
- No indoor backup
- Arboretum spaces hold 100 guests or fewer, with four separate spaces for 40-100 guests, and several that accommodate 40 or fewer
- Limited golf cart transportation available for guests with mobility issues for an additional fee.
- Chairs not available for Arb weddings; wedding party responsible for seating. No onsite parking at the Arb. Guests may park in paid UM Hospital Structure.
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