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Fernwood Botanical Garden
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Limited services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,700
Guest capacity
Up to 450 seated guests
About this venue
Share the beauty of nature with your guests and create lasting memories at the most scenic venue in Southwest Michigan! Fernwood Botanical Garden offers 105 acres of manicured gardens, nature preserve, arboretum and native prairie. You and your guests will be immersed in the enchanting serenity of the gardens upon arrival and have free admission to explore the expansive grounds. Photo opportunities are endless! Attentive customer service will help make yours a happy and care-free day, including an indoor plan in case of rain!
Our event spaces
- The South Vista
- The Green
- The North Vista
- Boxwood Garden
- Weir Lily Pond
- The Bauer Terrace
- The Sims Education Center
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Available services that can be provided by Fernwood Botanical Garden
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Security deposits are separate from the rental fee and may be refunded within 2–3 weeks after the event, by mail or to the card on file. Any damages to grounds, furniture, or facilities, including undue clean-up and overtime costs, may be deducted from the security deposit. Security deposits range from $250 to $500.
Rental fees with signed contract are due at least two months prior to the event.
The security deposit may be refunded if the event is canceled within three months of the event date. If event is canceled less than three months before scheduled date, the security deposit is forfeited. Rental fees are not refundable but are transferable if an alternate date is arranged between the renter and Fernwood staff, subject to availability.
Fernwood does not close any portion of its gardens to the public for private events during regular business hours. Garden visitors are permitted to walk along the sidewalks that may border your event. Fernwood staff, as well as signage, will direct guests to follow routes that would avoid your event.
The Clark Gallery will be reserved as a ‘Bad Weather Back-up’ venue if it rains. The Sims Education Center is available as a ‘Bad Weather Back-up,’ pending availability, for an additional fee.
Fernwood recommends the rental of a tent, or for an alternate indoor ceremony venue to be arranged by the renter. In the case that the renter chooses not to use Fernwood’s facilities due to inclement weather, a 50% refund may be issued, if agreed upon with the renter and Fernwood staff prior to completion of the contract.
No, however the Event Manager will assist the couple to coordinate all venue-related components, including planning layouts and a general schedule. A Fernwood Visitor Services staff member will be available on the day of the wedding to ensure all venue-related plans are successfully executed.
Yes. All decorations must be freestanding or attached to existing structures without the use of nails, staples, or tape. Decorations secured with zip ties or wires are acceptable as long as no damage is done to Fernwood property. No glitter or confetti permitted. Biodegradable confetti may be permitted with approval of Fernwood staff.
No, chairs are not included. They must be rented from an outside source.
No, alcohol must be dispensed by a licensed and insured bar service.
May through October
January, February, March, April, November and December
Yes, we have on-site parking.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps and an elevator.
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