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WEDDINGS......A beautiful outdoor garden setting as unique as your amazing day. The Rose Garden and South Pond offer beautiful backdrops for ceremonies or photo shoots. The 26 acres encompasses plant species from around the world, ponds, streams and a waterfall. Nestled within the Arboretum garden is the Wisteria Arbor which provides a picturesque backdrop for your ceremony. The Bacon Pavilion Patio is surrounded by California-native foliage and is partially covered space perfect for all celebrations. The Bacon Pavilion with seating up to 300 guests. You will have your choice of outside caterers to plan your wedding day with on your specific plans and dining options. Offering Bridal Showers, Engagements and Photo Shoots.

The picturesque landscapes are a photographer’s dream. Capture your perfect day in our Oasis.

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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?

$5,500

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

$4,750

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

Yes

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

$2,750

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

$1,750

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic 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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of Fullerton Arboretum

Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 05/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such a beautiful wedding venue!

This wedding venue is truly a dream. When planning my wedding I was searching high and low for outdoor venues and I’m so happy the arboretum popped up on my list! Tiffany was so helpful throughout all of my planning and promptly answered any questions I had along the way. Although the venue has a preferred vendor list, you are able to go off of that list to book other vendors, as long you get approval and the specific requirements needed from the venue. The venue details everything out for you to make planning, booking vendors, and communication a breeze! Our wedding was in May 2023. Peak spring time, and I can’t begin to explain to you how breathtaking the scenery was. Every inch of this venue was a beautiful backdrop for pictures. All of our guests were in awe and kept complimenting us on how beautiful the venue was. Truly the best decision we made! So happy we had our wedding here
Aubrey
Aubrey Sent on 05/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking venue... a DREAM

This venue is a dream-come-true! We got married in early October last year. The venue is stunning! Both the ceremony and reception locations are stunning and magical, it was everything I dreamed of and more. The staff were so helpful, friendly, communicative and professional. They were so prompt with all their emails and meetings, and put us at ease the whole time. I would highly recommend this location to anyone who wants an absolutely gorgeous and fun place to get married. People still tell us how impressed they were with the sights of this place, and say it was one of the best venues they've been to!
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Gabby Sent on 08/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We got married next to the arbor in the Fullerton Arboretum. It was truly a fairy tale. : ) It was summer and the arbor was green and blooming, so beautiful. I got ready next to the arbor in the old fashioned home. It was so sweet to be able to walk out the back door with my dad onto a path filled with flowers that led up to the arbor. We waited for our first look to happen at the ceremony and the set up allowed for it perfectly. The coordinators there were so very helpful and caring and helped make our wedding truly memorable and beautiful. I'm so thankful for them.
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Serena Sent on 07/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I loved this venue, it was beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful at making the day go perfectly! I would suggest that you get an additional wedding planner who has more experience. I did this and it made the day so much smoother.
Jillian
Jillian Sent on 09/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We just had our wedding here August 29, 2014. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I am so happy with our decision to have it here. Our wedding coordinators Donna and her husband Dave were really great. There were only a couple hiccups, but nothing major. There were ants getting onto the guests tables and the sweets table, but after all it is an outdoor venue in an arboretum, so nature comes along with that. Dave helped my mom get some powder down to try and help the situation and the best part is, I knew nothing of it, till the next day. For some reason, ants got on all the tables except our sweetheart table. LOL, It was meant to be. The other hiccup was at the end of the night, in our contract we had one hour to clean up afterwards and Donna tried to rush us out after 30 miutes. I get it she's tired, but I just had to take the contract out(yes, I had it with me-an entire binder with every single wedding detail) and then it was fine. We were almost done anyways.This was sort of disappointing because we had tipped her $50 earlier in the evening. Overall, even given the small hiccups, I still give 5 stars because I feel like my day was so perfect and beautiful!
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Andrew Sent on 08/31/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Beyond beautiful. Our wedding at the Fullerton Arboretum was nothing short of breathtaking. Besides the given beauty of the place, everyone there is wonderful to work with. Ginger works with you on all your questions and needs prior to the day and she is just a wonderful person to speak with and work with. Then the day of we had an incredible hostess who genuinely cared for our guests needs as well as our family & bridal party. She made sure the golf cart was there and ready for any guests who couldn't make the trek to the lake. This was one of my biggest concerns about the venue but I had nothing to worry about. They took such good care of all of us! I was beyond impressed and happy with my experience and all our guests have commented on the beauty of the surroundings. The reception at the Pavillion area was wonderful! The space was huge to accommodate our 280 guests, who later said they felt like they were on vacation. It did feel a bit like an oasis paradise - warm summer night, soft lighting in the trees, gorgeous surroundings! It was just perfect.
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Carol Sent on 06/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Oh my goodness, this must be the best kept secret! The most beautiful place you could possibly have an outdoor wedding and reception. Excellent service and facilities. I received many many compliments on this venue. Most guests had no idea this place even existed, but they DO NOW! I can't imagine having a better place for the most important day of my daughter's life.
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Leighanne Sent on 10/27/2009
5 out of 5 rating
The Fullerton Arboretum was a fabulous venue. We got married in mid-September and the flowers were blooming. The older bathrooms are a bit dingy so we had them locked and sent guests up to the newer bathrooms in the museum building. It was a short walk from the reception area, but totally worth it. I heard so many positive comments about the outdoor setting. I would recommend this location for both the ceremony and reception.
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Holly Sent on 04/02/2009
5 out of 5 rating
The Fullerton Arboretum is an amazing garden to have a wedding. Not only does it provide for a beautiful ceremony and reception site, but the grounds produce gorgeous wedding photo's. Our wedding was in May and it turned out to be the perfect, not too hot or too cold, day. We got married in the arbor which was in full bloom and the arboretum had even planted new flowers the day before. Just perfect! We had our reception on the lawn and it was perfect as well!

Some of the downfalls are they do ask for you to use certain food vendors - but we thought the selection was great and in fact the people we wanted were on the list so it worked out perfect. They do only allow wine and beer - but I think it saves money and it was still plently for our guests to drink.

Everyone at the arboretum was extremely helpful and our day of wedding coordinator was so nice! I would definitely recommend the arboretum to anyone who wants the perfect garden wedding.
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Paige Sent on 05/27/2008
5 out of 5 rating
This is Such a beautiful place to be married, Patty and elizabeth were amazing, and helped me through everything.
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Fullerton Arboretum frequently asked questions

The space offered by Fullerton Arboretum for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
Fullerton Arboretum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Fullerton Arboretum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Fullerton Arboretum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Fullerton Arboretum is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.4 in value, 4.3 in average response time and 4.1 in flexibility.
Fullerton Arboretum currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.
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