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Surround your guests with natural beauty at the renowned Hershey Gardens. From a charming, intimate wedding, to a larger, spectacular event - it will be picture-perfect.

Opened in 1937, Hershey Gardens is a lovely 23-acre botanical garden filled with breathtaking theme gardens, brilliant seasonal displays, unique trees, an outdoor Butterfly House and a wondrous Children’s Garden.

Hershey Gardens offer various sites for your wedding, including the popular Gazebo, historic Rose Gardens, tranquil Japanese Garden and breathtaking Oak Grove. Other locations are available for elegant tented receptions, sure to impress your guests.

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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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

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?

$2,500

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

$2,500

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

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?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

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

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

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
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December

Reviews of Hershey Gardens

Kori
Kori Sent on 06/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue!

Dreams do come true!! It may sound cliche but it was my dream as a child to be married at the Hershey Gardens . The gardens are such a beautiful place to be married. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate the indoor space was absolutely perfect!! Our event planner Trish was amazing!! She was so professional and helpful! She made everything go smoothly!! We lost one of our Kate Spade umbrellas and she went above and beyond to get it back to us!!
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User2122477 Sent on 05/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had a June wedding at the gardens. It was so beautiful! The staff was professional and my planner, Tyler, was wonderful, helpful, and very organized. We planned our wedding from West Virginia and it went off without hitch! She made sure no one walking in the gardens disturbed our ceremony. Even though it was a public area, it seemed like we were in our own private garden. The food and cake were delicious as well. I couldn't have imagined a better place for our wedding. I would highly recommend Hershey Gardens for an outdoor wedding.
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Lauren Sent on 10/19/2008
5 out of 5 rating
The Hershey Gardens are an unbelievably beautiful location for a wedding. I planned my wedding in the Gardens from 700 miles away, and I could not have done it without the help of Bridgit Wiest. She is an extremely organized and intelligent Wedding Coordinator. She was quick to respond, very helpful with the minor details and such a warm and pleasant person. She made my day much easier!
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Michelle Sent on 02/26/2007
5 out of 5 rating
Bridgit made the planning process so easy and the ceremony flawless. The gardens were beautiful in June and provided a perfect, quiet setting for our ceremony. I couldn't have asked for more --- It was a perfect day!
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Apryl Sent on 02/20/2007
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about the Hershey Gardens: not only is it a perfectly beautiful place, filled with colorful blooms, vast green scapes & playful water fountains, but it is also well suited for guests with shaded areas, smooth walkways & restrooms. There is plenty to see & do; literally fun for all ages! Not to mention the helpful, friendly, curtious, responsive, gracious staff members. I was amazed at how they all lended a hand to make our wedding day run smoothly.
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Sarah Sent on 02/16/2007
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone that we spoke to at Hershey Gardens was extremely friendly, professional, and helpful, especially Bridgit Wiest! She accomodated all of our needs! Everything was very organized and she made sure everything flowed smoothly. It is a beautiful place to get married and a great value for the setting it provides. I would most definitely recommend Hershey Gardens to anyone!!
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Tiffany Sent on 02/16/2007
5 out of 5 rating
Brigit was extremely helpful to work with, especially as we were planning our wedding at Hershey Gardens from Arizona (and I have never been there). We also used vendors from their recommended vendors list for flowers and the officiant and were extremely satisfied. We were thrilled with the way our wedding day turned out and would hihgly recommend Brigit and Hershey Gardens.
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Lori Sent on 07/15/2013
4.9 out of 5 rating
A++++
Beautiful location and professional staff. Price was very reasonable considering it was affiliated with "Hershey". Would highly recommend. They even have rose bushes to buy near the entrance, so we bought one to remember our special day!
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Katherine Sent on 12/01/2009
4.9 out of 5 rating
I want to review the spa at the Hershey Gardens. My girls and I all spent the day there two days before the wedding. We got massages, enjoyed tons of chocolate and relaxed all day in bathrobes. It was so necessary with all the craziness of the week! I highly recommend a day at the spa for all brides!
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Casey Sent on 06/24/2010
4.8 out of 5 rating
Having grown up near Hershey, I have been to Hershey Gardens many times to appreciate the beauty. The perfection of the site was upstaged only by Heather and Jerrilynn, who were the most amazing wedding coordinators to work with. They were very organized, always pleasant and wanted to make everything perfect for us. I did feel that some of the options were rather limited (at least without adding A LOT to the bottom line), but everything was lovely and my wedding day was everything I hoped it would be.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Everlasting Images Photography Everlasting Images Photography Wedding Photographers

The Hershey Gardens is a beautiful and unforgettable place to hold your wedding ceremony and/or reception. With acres of gardens for your guest to enjoy, the gardens also provide the perfect background for wedding photographs. Just outside the Hotel Hershey, it is easy to utilize this distinct location for your wedding ceremony. As always the Hershey Gardens/ Hotel Hershey staff provides the finest professional service. We love creating wedding memories at the Hershey Gardens and Hotel Hershey!

Spiritual Unions Spiritual Unions Wedding Officiants

I am always delighted when a couple chooses to have their wedding at the Hershey Gardens. This is an enchanting place with the most beautiful flowers and scenery you will find in Central Pa. Hershey Gardens has so many spectacular settings to choose from to create a romantic and memorable space for you and your wedding guests to enjoy. Their event packages and prices are affordable and the staff is always friendly and professional, working to make every detail of your special day magical. Hershey Gardens is such a gorgeous setting I come here often on my own time and you can often find me linguering after a rehearsal or wedding just taking in the beauty of the place! The photo opportunities for your wedding party are endless. I hope to see you there on your wedding day.

Wedding Dayz Wedding Dayz Wedding Officiants

I have had the priviledge of working with Hershey Gardens for several weddings that I have officated. I have found them to be professional, easy to work with and very concerned about the quality of their client's experience. I highly recommend this location for your wedding and know that you will be very pleased in your dealings with them.

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Hershey Gardens frequently asked questions

Hershey Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hershey Gardens includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hershey Gardens includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Hershey Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Hershey Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hershey Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Hershey Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hershey Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Hershey Gardens is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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