Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,300 for off-peak dates, and $7,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

We are excited that you are interested in holding your special event here at our Gardens. Our mission is to be A Living Laboratory - Where Plants and People Grow Together. We have three different available spaces for you to hold your wedding, including our North Garden, South Garden, and Arboretum. Each of the areas is unique and offers different accommodations to suit your needs. Venue Highlights Outdoor & Indoor Space Rain Backups Tables/Chairs/Equipment Setup Hourly Rates Ready Rooms Included Feel free to schedule a tour by selecting a day and time here: (personal information protected by Zola)

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-350

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824

Our event spaces

Click the arrow buttons to navigate. The carousel content will change when you click.

North Garden

The garden wedding of your dreams!

The NORTH GARDEN encompasses several stunning locations for ceremonies and receptions. The main areas include our INDOOR CONSERVATORY, LOWER LAWN, and CONSERVATORY PLAZA, perfect for a cocktail hour or dance floor. For weddings with 50 guests or less, be inspired by the North Garden to find a smaller, personalized space for your ceremony. Available for ceremonies and receptions up to 250 guests. Outdoor and indoor spaces. Rain back-up available.

Guest capacity

10-175 Seated

10-250 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

-On-site parking -Dimmers for customizable lighting -Room layout services -Equipment rental available -Linen rental available

Room cost

$250/hour, 8-hour minimum

Available services that can be provided by Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

Write a review

5.0 out of 5

1 review

Write a review

  • August wedding

    •Verified review
    •Lindsay G.•9 months ago

    I cannot say enough good things! We had a wonderful experience and Amy and the rest of her staff were very attentive and helpful. The venue is absolutely breath taking and there is so much room to be creative and make the venue exactly your dream. Our guests were swooning all night and still reaching out to tell us how beautiful the day was!

Preferred vendors of Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens

Caterer
An Affair to Remember
Lansing, MI

Explore other vendors serving East Lansing, MI

Complete your dream team

Other wedding services nearby