Discover the enchanting allure of the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens, a captivating haven for your dream wedding. Schedule a tour today!
We’re committed to making this event unforgettable! To help keep things fun and safe for everyone, please take a moment to review our venue policies.
Think you found your dream place? Take your pick from our extraordinary venues, and fill out our Wedding Inquiry form to see if your date is available!
Your Ceremony Includes:
- Set-up and tear down of up to 200 chairs for ceremony use only
- One hour time slot to hold your ceremony
- Access to audio equipment (Bluetooth and PA system) available with prior approval
- One hour of scheduled wedding rehearsal time before the ceremony date or time
- Venue access begins four hours prior to the ceremony on your reserved date for any preparation needed
- Additional set-up time may be available for additional fee
Your Reception Includes:
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Tables and chairs are included for indoor receptions in the Hughes Education Center. Table linens are not provided.
- Rectangle tables used for gifts, food, card/sign-in, cake, etc…
- Access to audio equipment (Bluetooth and PA system) available with prior approval
- Comfort room available for parents with infants
- Wireless internet access, for no extra charge
- Catering kitchen available for vendor use
In-Season Wedding Prices
In Season (April 1st – October 31st)
Wedding Ceremony & Reception / $3,250
Ceremony Only / $1,900
Reception Only / $1,900
Treehouse Micro-Wedding (50 guests or less) / $1,000
Micro-Wedding (25 guests or less) / $500
All Season Extras
Dance Floor / $300
Rehearsal Dinner / $100
Event Deposit / $500
Off- Season Wedding Prices
Off-Season (November – April 1st)
Off-Season Ceremony & Reception / $2,550
Off-Season Cermony Only / $1,500
Off-Season Reception Only / $1,500
All Season Extras
Dance Floor / $300
Rehearsal Dinner / $100
Event Deposit / $500
A Note on Dogs
Dogs on a leash are welcomed in our outdoor spaces, as per our regular policy. Please clean up after your pet! Indoors, leashed dogs are only allowed in the Visitor Center lobby.
Certified service dogs are the only animals allowed to be present for events/rentals inside the Visitor Center reception hall. Service dogs are trained and certified to assist people with disabilities, as per ADA guidelines. Emotional support/other animals do not qualify to be inside the Visitor Center reception hall.
“The Arboretum was the PERFECT wedding venue for us. We had both our ceremony and reception here with around 150 people. We wanted something outdoors and peaceful and that’s exactly what we got. The Arboretum’s partnership with Christiani’s Catering was another bonus as it made our catering absolutely seamless. We got so many compliments on the venue and our pictures are just stunning! If you’re looking for an outdoor location, we highly recommend the Iowa Arboretum!”
