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Experience the grace and beauty of Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden on your special day! Whether you have 25 or 300 guest, Klehm arboretum is the ideal place to celebrate your new life toether. Klehm offers a unique, elegant location with a variety of natural settings for ceremonies, reception or photography on your special day. An event to remember... from beginning to perfect ending.

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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?

$750

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

$750

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

Describe your venue:

Garden
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

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

Reviews of Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Soleil
Soleil Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect outdoor wedding!

My husband and I have been coming to Klehm since we started dating and we knew we had to get married there! It is the perfect space for a garden wedding and a gem most people in the Rockford area don’t know about. Working with Franchescos made wedding planning less stressful and we would highly recommend. It was the most perfect day!
Haley
Haley Sent on 02/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Garden Wedding

We had our dream wedding at Klehm!!!! The venue is absolutely gorgeous. All of the staff was incredibly well organized and very helpful every step of the way. Our day was nothing short of perfect. We couldn't recommend Klehm enough!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very responsive and willing to help!

Klehm Arboretum uses Francesco's for their wedding rental events. Both were absolutely amazing to work with! Jocelyn, Michelle, and Lorenzo at Francesco's were all very responsive, quick to help, and made sure all my questions were answered. The process from beginning to end was seamless with them. The staff at Klehm were also very helpful with requests and with availability. The venue was beautiful and it was so fun using the gardens to take our wedding party pictures! They provided a golf cart to easily navigate through the gardens. I would definitely recommend having a wedding, or any large event, at Klehm! They will not disappoint :)
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Danielle Sent on 10/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

Klehm Arboretum is the perfect outdoor wedding venue! We had our ceremony and reception in the Pavilion to save money and the staff were so amazing to work with in getting the space flipped in between the ceremony and cocktail hour. The string lights in the tent are romantic and you don't need a lot of decorations. The gardens were gorgeously maintained and there were so many beautiful spots to take pictures in. If you are looking for a beautiful and affordable venue, choose Klehm!
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Alison Sent on 09/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The venue was perfect, we had the reception in the new pavilion that was gorgeous. My guest had so much fun and they loved the patio. Chris was very responsive and unbelievably accommodating, I was able to have everything I wanted. They had people on hand they day of to stay with my bridal party's belongings and to make sure everything went smoothly. They had everything set up and ready well in advance and cooperated with our vendors. I'd give more stars if I could. They're partnered with GreenFire for catering and my guests are still raving about the venue and the food. I do suggest renting the dance floor.
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User2677005 Sent on 07/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception at Klehm Arboretum, and we were not disappointed! The natural, well-cared for beauty of the gardens were enjoyed by all of our wedding guests and naturally made the reception easy to decorate on a small budget. Working with Chris Sarna was fantastic, as she took us step by step through the included sound system and made setup very simple for us. We had a large slideshow on the projector screen (both projector & screen were included). The hall could have included 225 guests, which allowed us the option to comfortably seat many friends and family. The "fairy" lighting along the ceiling and decorations about the room were perfect for the wedding. I highly recommend this gorgeous location for any special event!
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User2186890 Sent on 06/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Worked with Tami to coordinate our wedding. She was very kind and professional, responded to everything in a timely manner throughout the planning process. Everything was taken care of for us - we didn't have to worry about a thing.
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Amy Sent on 08/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED Klehm! It was so beautiful and Dawn, was so helpful when it came to answer questions about our wedding day. The reception took look to decorate because it is already so beautiful. We did both our ceremony and reception there.

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User1478335 Sent on 12/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue.. Wonderful, friendly, and helpful staff! Gardens were lovely and temperature was perfect for an outdoor wedding! We had a great experience!
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User1141775 Sent on 04/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating

This was the most gorgeous wedding venue I have ever seen -- and it was truly an unforgettable night. Everyone was extremely accommodating and did whatever they could to help. They were flexible with the changes we needed to make and every email was always answered promptly. I would never choose anywhere else for my wedding! It was worth every penny to have such a beautiful location!
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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden frequently asked questions

The space offered by Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Park
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.4 in value.
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