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Botanical Conservatory
Botanical Conservatory
Ceremony by the Ponds
Ceremony by the Ponds
Ceremony on the Terrace (2)
Ceremony on the Terrace (2)
Terrace Reception
Terrace Reception
Dance Area
Dance Area
Magnolia Room
Magnolia Room
Showcase Garden
Showcase Garden

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Ceremony on the Terrace

About

Impress your guests with the color, fragrance, and unique settings at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Located in downtown Fort Wayne, the Conservatory offers beautiful gardens and a variety of unique spaces for your wedding reception and ceremony.


Rent the Full-Facility for your big day on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evening. Other spaces are available weekdays, weekday evenings and Saturday/Sunday daytime.


Amenities:

* Facility rental includes all gardens, the Orchid and Magnolia Rooms indoors and the large outdoor Terrace Garden
* The Magnolia Room opens directly to the seasonal Showcase Garden (4 different exhibits each year)
* Outdoor Terrace Garden accommodates up to 500 guests informally or 280 guests for a sit-down meal
* Tent on the Terrace Garden allows for tables for sit-down dining or left open for a dance floor or ceremony
* Ceremony seating is available on the Terrace Garden or indoor rooms
* 25,000 square feet of indoor gardens, plus 4 outdoor gardens & 2 ponds
* An intimate atmosphere to enjoy the harmony of nature
* Approved Caterers list who will work with you to make your day memorable
* Tables and chairs available at no additional cost (subject to inventory)
* Set-up and tear-down of tables and chairs provided by Conservatory staff
* Free parking for your guests in the Civic Center Parking Garage located across the street

ASK ABOUT FRIDAY & SUNDAY AVAILABILITY

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,645

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,245

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Garden
Government Building
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Botanical Conservatory

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J
James Sent on 07/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing, everyone was easy going and very helpful.

The botanical gardens was the perfect place to have our ceremony! Beautiful setting, helpful staff, and quick follow-up communication.
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Tammy Sent on 10/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Thought about having my ceremony here but had it at foster park in the bridal Glenn area it was beautiful
S
Sheyenne Sent on 02/16/2018
4.9 out of 5 rating
This place is the perfect place to get married or to just visit! It's absolutely stunning! The staff has been very helpful when I have questions and they are quick to email me back! I cannot wait to get married there!
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User2411922 Sent on 11/05/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
Great venue for a reception. Our guests were enthralled with all the places to explore. We did a full facility rental which turned out to be a godsend, since it was cold and rainy the day of our wedding. We were very happy they gave us both inside and outside options for set up
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User2321743 Sent on 09/17/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
Upcoming wedding in October and planning is going very smoothly!
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Sarah Sent on 06/15/2010
4.6 out of 5 rating
Gorgeous. Perfect for our relaxed, evening wedding.
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User1818583 Sent on 09/19/2014
4.3 out of 5 rating
The botanical conservatory is a beautiful place whether you are inside or out!
S
Sheyenne Sent on 09/16/2018
4.2 out of 5 rating
Absolutely stunning place to go!! It was the perfect wedding!
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Ashley Sent on 05/21/2019
3.6 out of 5 rating

Wedding event

Working with Nate was decent. He was pretty busy so getting emails back sometimes took days. Beautiful venue - all the guests loved it!
M
Molly Sent on 02/14/2020
1 out of 5 rating

Cold and heartless!


I'm sharing my experience with booking the venue for 12/12/2020. I put a deposit down in Sept 2019 to reserve the venue. I was told that December is the slowest time of year but wanted to make sure I had my spot reserved. Come January we had to make the decision to cancel our venue and wedding 11 1/2 - months before the date. I asked if it was possible to get some type of refund since it's so far out and unlikely to get booked. The contract does state after 1 month of booking it will only be refunded if it can be booked by someone else. This is highly unlikely to get booked on my date - they didn't miss out on business by me putting my name down for December.This could be use towards unforeseen expenses that are accruing. I was told no and then told they would send my request to the appropriate parties and would get back to me, took 2 weeks after asking for an update and Nate said I was denied. I'm assuming he didn't ask and didn't have any intentions of getting back to me. They will not tell me what will be done with the money I put down if it's unable to be refunded. I've asked several times with no response. I'm very disappointed in the Botanical Gardens for being so heartless. And especially Nate for being so heartless and inconsiderate of my request. Again, I know I signed the contract but for being 11 months out during the unpopular booking time there is absolutely nothing that can be done?! Disappointing!
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Botanical Conservatory frequently asked questions

Botanical Conservatory includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Botanical Conservatory for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Government Building
  • Museum
  • Park
Botanical Conservatory offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Botanical Conservatory offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Botanical Conservatory offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Botanical Conservatory offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Tents
Botanical Conservatory is recommended by 85% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in value, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.1 in average response time and 4 in flexibility.
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