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The Garden at Elm Bank at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is a historical venue located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Couples will be surrounded by twelve different gardens on 36 lush acres. You can have a beautiful outdoor ceremony and then dance the night away in their restored carriage house. The Gardens at Elm Bank offers guests the chance to enjoy architectural gems, fields, forests and amazing gardens just 30 minutes from Boston.
Facilities and Capacity
Our unique and stunning property can accommodate weddings and celebrations up to 400 guests. You can exchange vows in the formal and romantic Italianate Garden surrounded by the flowers of the season. Then you can move to the whimsical Children's Garden while enjoying cocktails. Finally, you can finish the night at the elegant Hunnewell Building which was once the carriage house for the former Cheney-Baltzell estate. It includes 3,000 square feet of event space adorned with a vaulted and trussed ceiling.
Services Offered
This award-winning venue is available any time of the year. Their services include:
- Bridal suite
- Tables
- Chairs
- Preferred vendor list
- Parking
Other Services
In addition to hosting your wedding, the Gardens at Elm Bank will also host the following:
- Engagement party
- Bridal shower
- Anniversary party
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Reviews of The Garden at Elm Bank
Review summary
The Garden at Elm Bank is praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning and picturesque outdoor setting, excellent organization, and attention to detail. The venue's vibrant gardens and manicured grounds received high compliments from guests, with special mention of the seamless coordination with preferred vendors for a stress-free planning process. The staff, particularly Chelsey, is commended for their flexibility, helpfulness, and quick solutions to any last-minute changes, making it an outstanding choice for those seeking a beautiful and accommodating wedding venue.
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This summer I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding for one of my couples, they chose The Gardens at Elm Bank as their ceremony location. What a gorgeous setting! It was a stunning place to tie the knot, everything was coordinated beautifully to perfection. Even in the 95 degree...
The staff are very professional. The venue is beautiful. They will make sure you have the best day of your life. DJ Photo Booths highly recommends The Gardens at Elm Bank. www.facebook.com/djphotobooths
The Gardens at Elm Bank in Wellesley is a beautiful venue offering several options as places to hold your ceremony. Depending upon the season, the gardens provide ever changing flowers, plants etc. to enhance wedding photos.
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The Garden at Elm Bank frequently asked questions
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Parking
- Tables
- Banquet Hall
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Get Ready Rooms