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Located in Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno Nevada, The Wilbur D. May Center hosts a museum and arboretum enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Available event space includes the left wing of the museum which contains:
- A carefully tended indoor garden with waterfalls and koi fish ponds
- A small bridal suite
- An outdoor patio area
- A commercial kitchen conveniently located
- A large meeting room with a projector screen
Guests looking for ceremony space can also rent outdoor gardens such as:
- Honey's Garden which features a wooden bridge and a scenic waterfall backdrop
- Burke Garden that showcases tiered seating, beautiful floral designs, and plays home to wildlife such as butterflies and rabbits
As a Washoe County facility, part of our focus is on serving the community; which means finding the perfect wedding spot for you and keeping prices affordable for new couples. As such, our rental rates are unbeatable and outdoor vendors are welcome.
In short: here at the May Center you're getting the freedom to see your vision through and you're being helped by an institution that priortizes making sure anyone can have their perfect day.
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