Carleen Bright Arboretum is a charming wedding venue located in Woodway, Texas. A beautiful landmark and important of the town’s identity, the arboretum has delighted local and out-of-town guests for years. Nature-lovers will adore the colorful displays of its flowerbeds and vivid scents of the myriad flora on show. A truly picturesque setting for any stage of the wedding experience, the property features a choice of venue sites depending on couples’ needs. Located near Waco, it is an easily accessed venue that benefits from proximity to the cities of Dallas and Austin and their respective airports.
Facilities and Capacity
Carleen Bright Arboretum offers several outdoor sites that are ideal for hosting a ceremony amongst the beauty of Mother Nature. Newlyweds can explore the grounds for a wedding photo shoot, taking time to pose before the flowers and on a bridge that crosses a small stream. The Pavilion is an open and large event space that can welcome large receptions. Its Great Hall welcomes natural light through large windows, and rustic beams traverse its high reaching, gabled ceiling. From these hang simple light fixtures, and the room’s refined decor encourages couples to get creative when decorating. The room can host up to 500 guests for a cocktail reception or 360 seated. There are two large patio spaces attached to the Pilion, both of which are lit by string lighting as night falls. Its gardens also include a Gazebo that is a fairytale location for ceremonies. There is parking available on-site for guests arriving from far and wide.
Services Offered
The management is proud to welcome weddings to their stunning arboretum. They can help couples on the day of their wedding and provide information about the surrounding area. The staff can assist couples with their accommodation needs, and provide barware for events.
This place was great the ladies where soooo nice, informative, and flexible! I'm out of town and they were so helpful.
Sent on 08/01/2019
Kayla Houck
· Married on 02/03/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Beautiful Venue
The Arboretum offers a unique space for your wedding day! We were able to rent both buildings for our rehearsal dinner and wedding day and have the entire grounds to use for the weekend. The staff is very friendly and easy going and made for such a smooth wedding day. Most vendors in Waco have used the Arboretum before which makes for a smooth and easy wedding day! Definitely recommend this venue!
Sent on 05/05/2019
Karen
· Married on 03/04/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
This venue was absolutely beautiful and so inexpensive compared to other local venues. The office staff were so easy to work with and planning was very easy. All tables and chairs are provided and there is bridal suite and full kitchen. Restrictions would be that there is no place for the groomsmen to get ready and there are lots of restrictions when it comes to what you can use for the departure (no sparklers, etc) but I still give this 5 stars because of the money we saved and how gorgeous everything is. We held the wedding inside, but there is are several pretty spots to have it outdoors. We got lots of compliments on the venue and I still want to go back again and walk through the gardens. I've done lots of research and this is by far the best value around.
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Carleen Bright Arboretum?
Carleen Bright Arboretum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables
What are the most important characteristics of Carleen Bright Arboretum in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Carleen Bright Arboretum for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Carleen Bright Arboretum for wedding events?
Carleen Bright Arboretum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does Carleen Bright Arboretum offer?
Carleen Bright Arboretum offers the following types of wedding events:
Reception
Bridal Shower
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Carleen Bright Arboretum offer for wedding events?
Carleen Bright Arboretum offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Set Up
Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Carleen Bright Arboretum have available for wedding events?
Carleen Bright Arboretum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Chairs
Tables
What percentage of users recommend Carleen Bright Arboretum and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Carleen Bright Arboretum is recommended by 83% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in value, 4.4 in professionalism and 4.3 in flexibility.