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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an elegant wedding venue in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether celebrating life's special moments in a tranquil garden setting or simply looking for a unique location for a party, business meeting, retreat, or special occasion, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is ideal for a social or corporate event. With a 158-acre main campus showcasing internationally acclaimed sculptures and themed gardens, Meijer Gardens has multiple event spaces, providing diverse options for any event.

When you invite your guests to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, we offer our clients:

  • Complimentary admission during your event
  • Free parking for over 1200 vehicles
  • Rental spaces accommodating groups from 2 to 2000 people
  • Creative catering and beverage services with in-house catering options, or you may choose from our select list of preferred caterers
  • Certified audiovisual specialists to ensure that every detail of your program runs smoothly
  • Unparalleled hospitality from an award-winning team of Event Coordinators
  • Conveniently located to east-west highways and a major north-south thoroughfare
  • We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime experience
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

30

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November

Reviews of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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Ashley Sent on 09/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding

Jen and her team were absolutely amazing and helped me create a beautiful wedding. The gardens and spaces available for use are breathtaking and were the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. Jen was easy to work with, professional and responsive to all my needs and requests.
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Megan Sent on 06/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Frederik Meijer Gardens exceed my expectations as a venue. Their professionalism was outstanding and blew my guests away. It was absolutely beautiful and would book here again in a heartbeat. It was a PERFECT day.
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User2605483 Sent on 05/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I always dreamed of getting married here! I loved the wedding coordinator, and they did everything they could to ensure that everything worked out as easily as possible. They even had the ability to patch music off my iphone into the room so that I could save a lot of money by not needing to have my dj come out there. The beautiful pictures outside were just the icing on the cake for me!
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User2263967 Sent on 08/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I truly believe that we could not have picked a better location for our wedding ceremony and reception. The ceremony was at the Waterfall and could not have been more spectacular. The reception immediately followed the ceremony in the beautiful Palm room. HOwever, a large part of what made it so great was the people we were able to work with. Liz and the team at FMG were so incredibly helpful from day one to the wedding day. They went above and beyond to help us personalize our reception and helped make our evening absolutely perfect. In the process of planning she offered lots of great suggestions and was remained my main contact in coordinating food, beverages, vendors and the schedule of the day. On the day of she was organized, attentive, relaxed, and fun. We also used Taste of the Gardens for our catering and truly, wow. We could not have been happier with the food served at our wedding reception. From helping us personalize our menu, to serving EXACTLY what we were hoping for, their service was bar none. We not only loved the food ourselves, but received many compliments on what was served. The food was fresh, local sourced, and delicious. Unlike some other companies, Taste of the Gardens was straightforward with their pricing and what they would be charging for food, dishes, linens, and service. Overall, we would highly recommend both Frederik Meijer Gardens and Taste of the Gardens to anyone hosting a wedding or other event. We are so happy we made the choice we did. Thanks FMG for helping make our day so wonderful!
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User2272882 Sent on 08/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I truly believe that we could not have picked a better location for our wedding reception. The location itself was beautiful (the Grand Ballroom), but a large part of what made it so great was the people we were able to work with. Amy and the team at FMG were so incredibly helpful from day one to the wedding day. They went above and beyond to help us personalize our reception and helped make our evening absolutely perfect. In the process of planning she offered lots of great suggestions and was helpful in coordinating food, beverages, vendors and the schedule of the day. On the day of she was organized, attentive, relaxed, and fun. We love Amy and are happy to consider her not only our wedding coordinator, but a friend! We also used Taste of the Gardens for our catering and truly, wow. We could not have been happier with the food served at our wedding reception. From helping us personalize our menu, to serving EXACTLY what we were hoping for, their service was bar none. We not only loved the food ourselves, but received many compliments on what was served. The food was fresh, local sourced, and delicious. Unlike some other companies, Taste of the Gardens was straightforward with their pricing and what they would be charging for food, dishes, linens, and service. Overall, we would highly recommend both Frederik Meijer Gardens and Taste of the Gardens to anyone hosting a wedding or other event. We are so happy we made the choice we did. Thanks FMG for helping make our day so wonderful!
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Katie Sent on 07/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had just our wedding ceremony here and it turned out amazing. There is no where else I would have rather got married at. Everything went perfect and our pictures turned out amazing!!!
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User1717085 Sent on 07/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Love this location. Only negative aspect is you can't have an outdoor reception.
Very quick responses, great staff, for indoor reception outdoor ceremony well worth it
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Erika Sent on 07/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Its everything me and my fiance have been looking for! They do literally everything for you at a decent price and the areas are gorgeous! I cant wait for our special day to arrive.
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User1226429 Sent on 07/03/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Having our wedding at FMG was a dream come true. I was provided with an AMAZING event coordinator who answered my every question and was with me the day of the wedding as well. The site was gorgeous plus we had back up if the weather didn't cooperate which was huge for my groom and his father. I was able to do everything at FMG, my girls and I got ready there, we took all of our pictures there, the day was absolutely seamless.
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Audra Sent on 01/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Frederik Meijer Gardens provided the perfect place for our ceremony. We wanted a nice garden setting but where we could still be inside for the ceremony. FMGs provided that. We were married in the Garden View Room and got to take our wedding photos on the grounds of the property. It was beautiful. The staff was so helpful and professional. We also got ready in their bridal suite for the whole day which was a GREAT bonus for me and my wedding party! Thank you so much for making our ceremony so special!
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park frequently asked questions

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Museum
  • Park
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.4 in flexibility and 4.4 in value.

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