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About

Located in Carbondale, Illinois, Garden Grove Event Center is a versatile wedding venue. First opening in 2012, the center has since gone on to host more than 1000 weddings and events. Their event spaces were specially designed for milestone events, to make the planning process as straightforward as possible while still being an unforgettable setting.

Facilities and Capacity

Garden Grove Event Center offers a selection of versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces where couples can host their celebration. Indoor ceremonies and receptions can be held in the Loft & Terrace, which has a maximum capacity of 150 guests. It boasts hardwood flooring and glittering chandeliers for a classically romantic setting. The outdoor terrace is available for ceremonies, or as a seating area. An area of the loft is reserved for the dance floor, ready for a night filled with celebrating. Larger gatherings with up to 180 guests are invited to the Wedding and Event Garden. Here, there is a tranquil garden and courtyard for picturesque outdoor ceremonies. There is also a pond and fountain, as well as a pergola for the couples to exchange vows under. Inside, there is a spacious area with elegant vaulted ceilings. Alongside the various event spaces, the center also boasts private get-ready rooms where the couple and their party can prepare for the day. Have over 200 guests? Don't worry,we have you covered too. The extravenagent and showstopping Courtyard can hold up to 400 guests and is sure to be the wedding venue of your dreams.

Services Offered

Couples are invited to avail of a myriad of services at Garden Grove Event Center. The event staff is ready to help to-be-weds in designing the event while staying within their budget. Catering and lighting can also be arranged by the team at the center to complement their coordination. Event rentals and decorative pieces can be supplied and set up also, giving the couple more time to focus on each other and the day. The indoor setting at the event garden features a fully-stocked bar made from reclaimed wood, lending a stylish touch to the customizable room. When the wedding draws to a close, the newlyweds can focus on their farewells as the staff takes care of cleaning up.

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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?

$2,900

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

$1,199

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?

$2,900

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

$1,199

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Loft
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
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
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations
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?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
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
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
July
August

Reviews of Garden Grove Event Center

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Jennifer Sent on 12/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 recommend

Absolutely beautiful venue and experience. The staff was so amazing and made sure everything went perfectly.
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Hayli Sent on 09/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Having our wedding at The Wedding Garden was one of the best choice we made throughout the entire process. Everyone was so wonderful and professional, but yet so caring. Our day couldn’t have been anymore perfect. I would absolutely recommend anyone to get married here.
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Amanda Sent on 11/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married October 15, 2016. I had the wedding of my dreams at the Wedding Garden. It was perfect! They did everything for us and made the day completely stress free. It was beautiful and everything flowed so smoothly. The staff at the Wedding Garden were wonderful to work with! Highly recommend it to anyone for any kind of event! They do it all!!

Thank you The Wedding Garden!!
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Racheal Sent on 11/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa and the staff at The Wedding Garden were truly a blesssing for me and my husband in the months leading up to our wedding and especially on our wedding day! She helped me all the way through with planning and deciding on tiny details and made sure I was never stressed. I was so impressed with all the services conveniently offered through them. And the food.... the food was AMAZING! You hear all the time how terrible some wedding food is, but this is definitely not the case here! It was so delicious! You really can't ask for more in a wedding venue. It's gorgeous inside and out. I could go on about everything the staff did for me but simply put... best place to have a wedding hands down!!
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Michelle Sent on 10/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
To definitely have your wedding day here we had the loft absolutely breathtaking
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Gary Sent on 09/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Wedding Garden is an AMAZING place for a wedding and celebration. Melissa is a wonderful lady and totally takes care of things from the initial visit to the end of the evening on the wedding night. She and her staff worked all evening from serving dinner (which was so delicious) to keeping tables cleared to just being so nice and professional. My daughter had the wedding she always dreamed of due to Melissa. In closing as her father, all I can say is, "Don't count the pennies, only count the smiles, as the pennies will go but the smiles will last forever!"
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Michael Sent on 08/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I would not consider any other venue. Melissa and her team were fantastic. We have not stopped smiling. Thank you so much.
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Moriah Sent on 08/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I loved every second of our wedding here. Our specific venue was The Loft and Terrace, and it was just perfect for us. The prices may have jumped a little too high for my comfort, but it was well worth it in the end. If you`re wanting a smaller intimate wedding, the Terrace is the place for you, but it might get a little cramped if your guest list is exceeding 150. The other venue The Wedding Garden is made for bigger weddings. All in all, if I could do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for making our wedding so memorable!
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Brittany Sent on 08/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This is a world class business that is there for you every step of the way. They work with you to stay within a budget and don't pressure you into something that you aren't interested in. On the day of the wedding, the staff is there for you the minute you arrive to assist with anything be it big or small. A 5 star rating is well deserved.
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User2424265 Sent on 11/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Our day was absolutely perfect, thanks to Melissa and her entire crew. Even though we procrastinated on a few things, and changed our minds at the last minute on some details, Melissa and team handled it with grace and ease. We are still in awe of our day, and are still getting compliments on how great everything was at the Wedding Garden. The food was OUTSTANDING, the venue was GORGEOUS and the Staff is TOP NOTCH. All of our worries were calmed by Melissa and there is no doubt she is the best at what she does. Thank you Garden Grove Event Center for making our day so incredibly special.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Fancy That Cake Fancy That Cake Wedding Cakes

I have delivered wedding cakes to a lot of different reception venues in the Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois area... but I'll never forget the first time I delivered to the Wedding Garden! "This is the most beautiful venue I've ever seen," I believe were my exact words! And I still feel that way today! From the beautiful fountain and sculpture, to the archway where they have the wedding ceremony, to the clean lines inside the reception hall, to the colored lights they use to match the reception decorations, to the rustic bar, to the beautiful glass sinks in the bathrooms (that's right... even the bathrooms are beautiful)... modern and romantic, The Wedding Garden has it all! And the people that work there are great... helpful and friendly, courteous and professional!

Two Doves Photography Two Doves Photography Wedding Photographers

A beautiful and elegant venue for your Special Day with excellent service and friendly staff.

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Garden Grove Event Center frequently asked questions

Garden Grove Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Garden Grove Event Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Garden Grove Event Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
The space offered by Garden Grove Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Loft
  • Park
Garden Grove Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Garden Grove Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Garden Grove Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Garden Grove Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Garden Grove Event Center is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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