The Garden at Elm Bank wedding venue sits on the 36-acre property of the the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Located thirty minutes outside of Boston along the Charles River, the venue offers a variety of spaces to celebrate your wedding. You’ll find plenty of space for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. Formal gardens and charming architecture make this picturesque place a must-visit for anyone searching for the perfect New England wedding venue.
The Gardens
The Garden at Elm Bank wedding venue boasts an impressive twelve display gardens. This guarantees some spectacular photo opportunities. Luckily, reserving any of the spaces also grants free access to the gardens. Your guests can take a leisurely stroll amongst the flowers while enjoying their cocktail hour refreshments. This is the perfect setting for couples looking to cultivate a romantic costume drama atmosphere. The Italianate Garden is located outside of the Manor House, making it a popular choice for wedding ceremonies. Seasonal bulbs will provide a lush aisle. Another option is the Belvedere Garden if you’re looking for a small wedding cocktail hour space. A rustic gazebo provides an inviting backdrop for the event.
The Garden at Elm Bank Wedding Venue: Reception Spaces
For indoor receptions, The Garden at Elm Bank wedding venue offers two options. First, The Hunnewell Building can host 150-300 guests, depending on the type of reception. This space is a historic carriage house with a vaulted and trussed ceiling. If your wedding date is mid-April through November, then you can also use an attached event tent for more entertainment space. Another bonus: a grassy courtyard adorned with bistro lights. Included with the rental are chairs, banquet tables, and rectangular tables. Two on-site staff members will help with day-of preparations and an event associate will answer all your questions about renting the property.
Next, the Maple Grove can accommodate much larger wedding receptions. The highly customizable lawn space stretches across 17,000 square feet. The venue will work with you to find the ideal tent rental company to compliment your wedding vision. Towering maple trees provide an intimate enclosure to celebrate into the night with your loved ones.
Rental Rates for The Garden at Elm Bank Wedding Venue
Renting either of the spaces will guarantee nine hours for your event. This breaks down into three hours of vendor setup, five hours of cocktail and reception time, and one hour of cleanup. During the peak season of May 19-October 13, the prices range from $6,000 for a weekday event to $15,000 for a Saturday reception. The Shoulder Season (April 11-May 18, October 14-November 10) starts at $5,000 and can cost up to $12,500. If you would like to also have a 30 minute ceremony in the garden area, this will cost an additional $1,250-$1,500 dollars. Make sure to factor into your budget the additional costs that may arise from any equipment rentals.
Need help planning your Garden at Elm Bank wedding?
If you feel inspired by The Garden at Elm Bank wedding venue, then reach out to a wedding planning company that specializes in luxury weddings at historic estates. Fuld & Co. possesses the industry knowledge, organizational skills, and attention to detail that will make your wedding day unforgettable.
