Exchange your vows at a truly magical and unforgettable location. The Holden Arboretum provides a beautiful, natural backdrop for a wedding ceremony or reception. Exchange vows in the gardens or in a room with a stunning view of a garden or woodland setting. See our Holden Wedding Photo Album.

During regular visitor hours, ceremonies can be held in the Helen S. Layer Rhododendron Garden (closed for 2012 season) or at Lantern Court.  After 6 p.m. ceremonies can be held in Arlene and Arthur S. Holden Jr. Butterfly Garden, one of the loveliest and most enchanting areas at Holden.

This ceremony-only option is available year round. The two-hour rental period fee varies per location.  A rain venue can be reserved for an additional fee. Download a printable version of our wedding brochure.

For outdoor ceremonies, Holden can set up 12 chairs for guests with special needs. For indoor ceremonies, staff members can set up the maximum amount of chairs permitted for the space.

Special note: Use of the space for one hour the day before the event for a ceremony rehearsal is included in the rental fee.

Space

Capacity

Rate

Reinberger Room

70 people

$400

Katharine H. Thayer Center

80 people

$400

Holden Butterfly Garden, available after 6pm.

120 people

$600

Display Garden

200 people (12 Chairs)

$600

Layer Rhododendron Garden

(closed for 2012 season)

80 people (12 Chairs)

$600

Lantern Court Living Room

40 people

$500

Lantern Court Terrace

50 people (12 Chairs)

$600

Lantern Court Arcade

75 people

$500

Members receive a 20 percent discount. Learn more about becoming a member.

Have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about Holden's facilities or our Frequently Asked Questions About Lantern Court page for more details about this classic country estate.

To arrange for a site tour or meet with Holden’s private events manager, please contact Carri-an Varga at 440.602.3835 or by e-mail at cvarga@holdenarb.org.

Enjoy an elegant celebration on your special day with a reception at one of the region’s most gorgeous locations. The Holden Arboretum will welcome your guests in grace and splendor to its 3,600 acres of beautiful gardens and natural areas. 

Indoors, our flexible floor plans permit receptions from 50 to up to 100.

With six approved caterers to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect menu options that can be tailored to the specific needs of your event and are sure to please even the most discriminating palette. See list of approved caterers.

Facility

Capacity

Fee

Reinberger Room/Borquard Patio

40 people

$400

Thayer Center

60 people

$400

Corning Visitor Center Package, available after 6pm.

100 people

$1,500

Greensward Tent Lawn

Up to 400 people -- client responsible for renting tent, tables, chairs, etc. from third party vendor.

$1,200

Lantern Court Dining Room

16 people

$500

Lantern Court Living Room

32 people

$500

Lantern Court Arcade and Courtyard

75 people

$800

Lantern Court Package, includes use of all Lantern Court facilities.

75 people

$2,000

Albert F. Holden Shelter House

70 people

$300

Wedding extras, including audio/visual equipment

The following services are included with rental fees:

• Admission to the property for all rental guests.
• The use of Holden tables and chairs.
• The room will be set-up by Holden Arboretum staff to an agreed upon plan at least two hours prior to your event.
• The agreed upon rental space for up to six hours.

Not included in the rental fee:

• Holden staff does not coordinate your event.  A list of wedding coordinators can be provided.
• Holden staff does not handle arrangements with the caterer or other third party vendors.
• Holden staff does not assist you in decorating your event space.
• Holden staff cannot sign for deliveries on your behalf.

To arrange for a site tour or meet with Holden’s private events manager, please contact Carri-an Varga at at 440.602.3835 or by e-mail at cvarga@holdenarb.org.

Capture lasting images of your perfect day in a setting as treasured as the memories you’ll be creating. Our naturalistic gardens offer a serene and magical location for your wedding photography. Each setting has its own distinct style that will add a unique personality to your special day. Please note that the Helen S. Layer Rhododendron Garden will be closed during the 2012 season.

Wedding photography is available within Holden’s gardens. One-hour outdoor photography sessions are available from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. Holden will provide access to the gardens for the wedding party for up to one hour.  We do not provide transportation within the gardens to wedding parties.  Alcohol is not permitted.

Fee: The cost for wedding photography is $250 per hour.  All admission fees for the entire wedding party are included within the wedding photography fee.  The fee for wedding photography is non-refundable unless The Holden Arboretum closes the property due to an emergency.

For more information or to schedule a photography session contact Carri-an Varga at at 440.602.3835 or by e-mail at cvarga@holdenarb.org.