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The Garden at Elm Bank

$5k - $7k For 100 Guests
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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of October through May.
Reception
$6,500 starting price
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Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
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Reception
$5,400 starting price
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Ceremony
$1,250 starting price
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About

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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

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?

$6,500

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

$5,400

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?

$1,250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building

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

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms

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
May
October
November
December
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Recommended by 95% of couples
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  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating

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    My wedding dreams come true

    We hosted our reception here last May and it was truly my vision come true. Elm Bank fit so many of my wedding goals- budget, ambiance, indoor/outdoor, capacity, etc. We had no problem choosing from the preferred vendor team and our guests were thrilled with the food and location. My only regret is not going over budget by just a bit to really *wow* with flowers and lighting, but as the bride I’m the only who thinks that! Huge shoutout to this excellent property and team, we had so much fun!
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    Jessica Married on 10/01/2021
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    Beautiful wedding venue & wonderful staff!

    Kayleigh and Lindsay were absolute gems to work with in planning and re-planning our wedding day due to COVID! They both helped make the process seamless and were so very patient with our endless questions, especially when our original plans were derailed. The venue itself was already beautifully magical, but working with them both ensured our special day would be just as so!

    The Garden at Elm Bank's reply:

    Thank you, Jessica! We loved working with you and Brandon! We're so happy that you FINALLY had the celebration you deserved! :) Congratulations once again! With Love, Kayleigh, Lindsay & The Gardens at Elm Bank Team
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Borisyuk Photography Borisyuk Photography Wedding Photographers

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 heat it still was a perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony. Even though the heat deterred us from using the gardens to the fullest for photography, the shade of the estate provided a great spot for family photos and some bridal portraits. I'm looking forward to photographing at The Gardens at Elm Bank again in the future!

DJ Photo Booths DJ Photo Booths Photo Booths

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

Justice of the Peace - Mike Backer Justice of the Peace - Mike Backer Wedding Officiants

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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Mass Hort - The Gardens at Elm Bank 900 Washington Street, 900 Washington Street Wellesley, MA, 02482
617-933-4921
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The Garden at Elm Bank frequently asked questions

The Garden at Elm Bank includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by The Garden at Elm Bank for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
The Garden at Elm Bank offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Garden at Elm Bank offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Garden at Elm Bank offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Garden at Elm Bank 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 average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.4 in value.

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