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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a destination garden wedding venue located in Chaska, Minnesota. It is the ideal location for couples looking to have a picturesque wedding. With over 1,200 acres of beautiful scenery, your wedding will be nothing short of memorable.

Facilities and Capacities


Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has a total of 25 event spaces available. Whether your special day is taking place in the spring, summer, fall or winter, you can enjoy scenic views that include vibrant flowers, colorful autumn leaves or serene snowcaps. With both indoor and outdoor areas, there is something for everyone.

Our Ceremony Spaces include the following:

  • Japanese Garden (up to 12 guests)
  • Conservatory (up to 15 guests)
  • Prairie Garden (up to 25 guests)
  • Knot Garden (up to 25 guests)
  • Waterfall Area (up to 25 guests)
  • Bee Center Overlook (up to 40 guests)
  • Fireplace Room (up to 60 guests)
  • Home Demonstration Garden (up to 60 guests)
  • Weeping Collection (up to 80 guests)
  • Sculpture Garden (up to 100 guests)
  • Oak and Nut Collection (up to 100 guests)
  • Ornamental Grass Collection (up to 100 guests)
  • Wilson Rose Garden (up to 100 guests)
  • Perennial Garden (up to 150 guests)
  • Snyder Auditorium (up to 170 guests)
  • Garden for Wild Life (up to 170 guests)
  • Sensory Garden (up to 200 guests)
  • Trex Deck (up to 200 guests)
  • Nelson Shrub Rose Garden (up to 300 guests)

Our Reception Spaces are the following:

  • Tea Room and Terrace (May Add Ceremony on Terrace for an Additional Cost) (up to 48 guests)
  • Fireplace Room (up to 56 guests)
  • Snyder Building Buyout (up to 160 guests)
  • Macmillan Auditorium & Reedy Gallery (up to 248 guests)
  • Oswald Visitor Center Buyout (up to 256 guests)

Services Offered


The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is the venue host for your special day. Our staff will help you plan your reception timeline, room layouts, give recommendations on the best use of Arboretum spaces, and more!

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers the following:

  • Changing Room ($400 per space. 3 on the property)
  • Liability insurance TULIP Program
  • Outside vendors (EXCEPT Catering)
  • Wireless Internet
  • Audio equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Tables
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • And more!


Cuisine


Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers in-house catering. Hors d'oeuvres, buffet and plated serving styles are available. The venue can also provide necessary catering items, such as:

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Napkins
  • Votive Candles
  • Table Numbers


Bar Services

In-house bartending is also available to couples. A limited cash, open bar or combination of both can be provided. Beverage items offered include champagne toasts, signature drinks and premium liquor.

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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?

$1,300

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

$975

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?

$650

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

$650

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)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19.50

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

23

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
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?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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Lisa Sent on 03/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience working with the Arboretum staff!

The space was very nice for a smaller reception, the food was great, the staff - responsive, kind and willing to make our ideas work for us. Highly recommend!
Madeline
Madeline Sent on 10/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We love the Arb!

Planning a wedding in a pandemic is no joke, but my husband and I were so grateful for all of the kindness, flexibility, and patience of the Arboretum staff - Carissa and her team know how to host a beautiful wedding!! Carissa answered my hundreds of questions leading up to the day and helped our vision for a small, intimate ceremony in the beautiful gardens come to life. I am so thankful that we chose to get married at the Arboretum, and the beauty of the setting itself really showed on our perfect fall day!
Megan
Megan Sent on 12/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Minnesota Landscapes

Very beautiful refreshing place! Staff are very friendly and helpful!
Josh
Josh Sent on 10/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

July Wedding 2018

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Staff did an excellent job of being flexible, providing gourmet food and a beautiful setting for our wedding. We couldn't be happier with their service!
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Amanda Sent on 09/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had such a wonderful experience with Carissa and the Arboretum staff. Planning was really professionally handled and the staff were responsive and friendly. On our wedding day, everything was taken care of. Carissa helped with some welcomed place and timing guidance and she was there to support during our entire ceremony rental time. Our venders were familiar with the venue and knew exactly where to go and who to look for to trouble shoot. Guests found our ceremony location easily and it was such a beautiful day. Thank you :)
C
Cory Sent on 09/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The wedding was beautiful in the Wilson Rose Garden and the event staff was very helpful.
R
Rebecca Sent on 07/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I could not have asked for a better venue to hold a ceremony. Beautiful landscaping and wonderful service. Was available for any question I had and any concerns. Had a back up plan incase. So prepared even if I wasn't Haha.
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Caroline Sent on 07/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My advice: Get married here! Gorgeous gardens and perfect for an intimate ceremony or a larger one. Carissa was VERY responsive and helpful! The staff on the day of were also VERY helpful! Everyone and everything was perfect. We ended up not doing a meal here because of cost and a small budget but would have totally had the whole event here if possible!
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Bill Sent on 07/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely wonderful experience. The event and dinner coordinators were extremely helpful, professional and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend the Minnesota Arboretum for the wedding ceremony and reception.
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User2522539 Sent on 01/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We held an indoor ceremony at the Arboretum on one of the coldest days this winter (so far!). I know the Arb is a popular summer wedding location, but we loved it in the winter as well.

We were offered a backup outdoor ceremony at no additional charge, but I am very glad we decided to stay indoors. (On a warmer day, the outdoor option could have been nice!) The Fireplace Room was beautiful and needed little decoration. Our catered brunch was delicious and served right on time. My husband and I went through the buffet line near the end, but there was still plenty of food and it was served at an appropriate temperature. The staff we interacted with, from Events & Catering and day-of staff, were all helpful and professional. I am very pleased with our choice of venue, and would wholeheartedly recommend it to others looking for a winter wedding venue in the Twin Cities.
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Awards

35
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
J'aime Events J'aime Events Wedding Planners

The team at the MN Landscape Arboretum is great! They work fast and efficiently and they care about making your day special. The Snyder Auditorium is a beautiful space for a small wedding ceremony and reception! I recently coordinated a brunch wedding there and the food for the brunch was amazing! I heard several of the guests comment on how good the food was. It's the whole package! Great staff, beautiful spaces and excellent food; you can't go wrong picking the MN Landscape Arboretum for your next event. I look forward to working with them again!

Carina Photographics Carina Photographics Wedding Photographers

I have photographed weddings/engagements at the MN Landscape Arboretum, and I highly recommend them to couples looking for gorgeous, outdoor wedding venues. There are so many gorgeous gardens and landscaped vistas that my couples just go wild about the beautiful photos they receive from spending their wedding day here. The staff is top notch, and the catering is fabulous as well. I highly recommend the MN Landscape Arboretum to anyone looking for a gorgeous outdoor landscape for their big day!

The Saint Paul String Quartet The Saint Paul String Quartet Wedding Musicians

Our string quartet loves to play music for the Gala in the Gardens event! The flowers, plants, and lively atmosphere are ideal for enjoying the beauty of the Landscape Arboretum in all of its glory. -- Mary Verrill, violinist, The Saint Paul String Quartet

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum frequently asked questions

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 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
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is recommended by 93% 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, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
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