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What is the story behind New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill?

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is the premier wedding venue located in central Massachusetts – just 45 miles from Boston and 10 miles from Worcester, Massachusetts. With many areas to choose from at this location, this venue is ideal for any type of wedding. They have picturesque views of their grounds, as well as an elegant interior. The staff at NEBG at Tower Hill is devoted to making sure everything goes perfectly on your wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity
NEBG at Tower Hill can accommodate up to 120 guests during our peak-season, which runs from late-May through early-September. The locations include:

  • Secret Garden or Lawn Garden are ideal for your ceremony, with an inclement weather backup option
  • Winter Garden or Great Hall are fantastic for cocktail hours
  • Orangerie, for an elegant reception in our 18th century-like glass conservatory


Services Offered
NEBG at Tower Hill offers the following services:

  • Cleanup and setup assistance
  • Event coordination
  • Liability insurance
  • Wireless internet


Location
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is in Boylston, Massachusetts. This venue services Boston, Worcester, New England, and beyond.

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What are New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill's site fees and venue policies?

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?

$7,250

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

$5,000

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?

$1,500

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

$1,000

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

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Garden
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

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

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?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

February
March
April

What are real couples saying about their experience at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in reviews?

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New England Botanic Garden/Tower Hill is a stunning, well‑kept venue ideal for intimate to mid‑size weddings with beautiful garden and greenhouse photo spots. The team is organized, responsive, and flexible, smoothly handling logistics and weather changes. Many couples felt it was worth the cost and highly recommend it.

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New England Botanic Garden/Tower Hill is a stunning, well‑kept venue ideal for intimate to mid‑size weddings with beautiful garden and greenhouse photo spots. The team is organized, responsive, and flexible, smoothly handling logistics and weather changes. Many couples felt it was worth the cost and highly recommend it.

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Elsa Sent on 09/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and Incredible Service

We had an amazing experience getting married at New England Botanic Garden! The service throughout the entire planning process and on our wedding day was truly exceptional. Amelia, in particular, was incredible—she thinks of everything and somehow manages every detail seamlessly. Everything on our wedding day ran smoothly, which let us relax and actually enjoy it.
We also got compliments from our guests about the venue itself. We had a rainy wedding day, but the weather added to the atmosphere. Our guests loved the greenhouses and all of the beautiful greenery throughout the building, and there was something really special about being surrounded by plants while it poured outside.
We are grateful to the entire NEBG team for making our wedding day so beautiful and stress-free. We truly could not have asked for a better experience!
Lily
Lily Sent on 09/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Say yes to nebg!

Honestly, I could go on and on and on about how AMAZING New England Botanic Garden was for my wedding. My MIL made the suggestion, and boy was she right! We went up initially by ourselves and were sold by the beauty of the gardens. We knew right away that this is where we wanted to get married. Our wedding coordinator Amelia Burton was so easy to work with. She helped walk us through the entire process along with an extensive wedding packet which made us as a couple really deep dive into exactly how we wanted the day to look and feel. Amelia was extremely responsive and really took the time answering any and all questions during the planning process and really set expectations on what was possible at NEBG. On the day of, everything was PERFECT. We did hit one small snaffu with some heavy storms in the morning, but Amelia and her team were ready and flexible once everything had cleared. Our ceremony in the Limonaia was stunning and Amelia and her team were able to transition our cocktail hour outside in the Winter Garden, which for me, is one of the most beautiful parts of NEBG featuring the turtle fountains. The Orangerie was dressed to the nines and timing of the whole evening went off without a hitch and even if there was one, we were blissfully unaware. The whole team at NEBG really took care of us and our guests and made the entire night feel magical. Absolutely get married at NEBG, we highly recommend it!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible wedding venue we could’ve asked for

All of my guests were raving to me about how our wedding was the best one they’ve been to. The NEBG team is so extremely organized and made the day as seamless as possible. I didn’t utilize any wedding planners and even did my own flowers and they were so accommodating and helpful to meet our budget needs. The NEBG team gives you a detailed excel sheet to plan out every moment so there’s little to no stress day of. They also planned a meeting 3 weeks before to meet with the couple and vendors to knock out all the finer details so everything is exactly the way you want it. The reception space is INCREDIBLE and stands out on its own without much need to add our own decor. If you’re someone who loves the flower/tropical/greenhouse look you will not find a venue better than this. I am recommending that everyone takes advantage of such a beautiful space and efficient and professional team if you want to have the best day possible.
Whitney
Whitney Sent on 08/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Thunderous Wedding

As one half of a very indecisive couple, Tower Hill was the place to tie the knot. The staff is patient, understanding, flexible, and offers really great recommendations when asked. As a queer couple, they were respectful of our desires to use queer friendly vendors and they made both of us feel so safe and loved. At no point during our special day did we have to worry about everything, the team took care of it all. And when a monster thunderstorm rolled through our reception, the staff took care of closing the windows and everything so our guests could continue the celebration. I cannot recommend Tower Hill enough: beautiful location, friendly staff, and an amazing wedding day.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 08/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden gem worth it

I wanted to pick this venue because we actually have a connection to the gardens so it made it more special to us. Many of my guests have not been to this hidden gem for anything before and all agreed it was such a beautiful place to have any event. Amelia was always there to answer our questions and made the day run so smoothly. The budget may have to been switched but i don't think it will be anything I regret.
T
Tapan Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thanks NEBG and Amelia for helping us create amazing memories!

Summary: I, a 32 yr old man, asked Amelia (the wedding specialist at NEBG), if she was secretly Santa Claus after she offered to cover our 5 millionth request!

My wife and I got married at NEGB at Tower Hill on June 27th, 2026 in a micowedding ceremony with 18 guests. We could not have asked for nicer weather or a more beautiful setting, surrounding by vibrantly colored flowers and our closest family members.

The botanical gardens are absolutely gorgeous as anyone can see from the photos or from visiting. So, I will focus on our experience working with Amelia, the weddings speciatist at NEBG.

Amelia was amazing to work with. She was extremely organized, resourceful and communicative, responding to all our queries within 24 hrs. She provided helpful suggestions on how to organize things and let us know when she thought we were going overboard (very important!). She hooked us up with a sound system, water on a hot summer day and furniture pieces through NEBG, significantly reducing the planning and expense that we were expecting to incur.
She also sent us a final plans packet a week before the wedding to nail down all the details and get all of us and our vendors on the same page. This was all very helpful.
On the day of the wedding, Amelia and her assistant Shriya, already had everything ready at the venue when we arrived and ensured that the entire ceremony went without a hitch. They also coordinated pickup and drop offs for our grandparents who needed mobility assistance, which we greatly appreciated.
M
Mark Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

Amelia and the team at NEBG were incredible! They made sure our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour ran as smoothly as possible.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 05/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Small 30 person wedding

We had a LOVELY time getting married at the New England Botanic Garden! Amelia was so responsive to all of my questions and requests - it was a perfect day. The garden was beautiful - we got married in the Orangerie greenhouse and it was beautiful and full of plants (what more could you want!). Would definitely recommend this venue
Sierra
Sierra Sent on 02/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Intimate Orchid Wedding in February

We just got married at NEBG and had a wonderful time. After we did our initial tour we opted to do an indoor wedding during the colder season, that way we wouldn't have to worry about rain moving us indoors. Our wedding was during the orchids after dark event and the conservatories were so beautifully decorated. I cannot recommend it enough for a small wedding! (and being in the wedding off season meant we weren't competing with bigger weddings when it came to vendors)

Amelia was so helpful in getting the details right, answering all our questions, and in helping things go smoothly even when we were running late to the venue.
S
Sarah Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

I had not been to NEBG prior to looking for a wedding venue. The venue is beautiful and has so much to offer. We live just over an hour away and have visited many times in the last year to enjoy the gardens and events. For our small wedding ceremony, we appreciated the reasonable pricing and flexible options (we expected to have a smaller guest count but weren’t yet certain exactly what we wanted that to look like when we booked so it was great to know we had options). What sets NEBG apart for weddings, though, is its staff. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating throughout the process and on the day. They always followed through such that our expectations were met and exceeded every step of the way. I cannot recommend NEBG and its staff highly enough!
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What awards has New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill won?

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Do wedding professionals recommend New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill? Which ones?

4 Endorsements
Soul City Band Soul City Band Wedding Bands

Amazing spot! Sprawling grounds with beautiful views everywhere you turn. Staff was super pro and very helpful. Can't wait to go back!

The Imagery Studio The Imagery Studio Wedding Photographers

Amazing Wedding Venue with gorgeous grounds and gardens! A photographers dream! I have photographed weddings there for years and as a wedding photographer, I still feel very inspired to photograph a wedding there, with so many spots all weddings call look beautiful using different backgrounds. Also, great service and coordination from their team! One of my favorites in Wedding Venues in Central Massachusetts! Alice Pepplow, The Imagery Studio, Wedding Photographer

Donna Buja, Wedding Officiant Donna Buja, Wedding Officiant Wedding Officiants

Beautiful place for a wedding and the staff is so organized it's a pleasure to be there!!!

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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill frequently asked questions

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
The space offered by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Garden
  • Museum
  • Park
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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