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.)

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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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Contact our wedding coordinator at MBGNA.rentals@umich.edu, 734-647-7860, or online and we’ll follow up with you shortly.