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    Hannah Sent on 04/24/2024
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    Perfect wedding venue

    My husband and I got married at Dunn back in 2022 and, while we decided to have a small-20ish-person wedding, every single person who came to our wedding agreed it was the most incredible venue and possibly the best wedding they had ever been to. Sara was a godsend working with us to figure out all the details and dates and coordinating with our vendors and getting everything organized for the big day. It was the perfect day and the perfect place and I love love loved everything about Dunn Gardens, from the gardens themselves to the incredible staff. Highly recommend getting married here (or even just having an elaborate tea party there!)
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    Nayana G. Sent on 04/24/2024
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    September wedding 2023

    I had a small wedding at Dunn Gardens in September 2023 and both me and my husband still rave about how amazing this location was. The event coordinator Sara was so genuine and helpful in answering all our questions and giving us a breakdown of everything Dunn gardens would provide as part of the wedding package. Pricing was well organized and we felt that the wedding preparations could not have gone smoother, plus we alway got a timely response if additional questions arose. In addition, the grounds are beautifully kept, secluded, and perfect for those looking for a ‘secret garden’ feel while still having plenty of space for guests to mingle and explore. Our evening ended with an amazing sunset on their great lawn and a portion of the pricing goes towards a yearlong membership to their gardens so me and my husband can now continue to return on our anniversaries and for other fun events they host.
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    Cecily D. Sent on 08/12/2021
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    Absolutely lovely

    Magical and lush! Such a wonderful background to work with. Very spacious and the Tennis Green is just perfect for ceremony. Carolyn is delightful to work with. Furthermore, many of the vendors in the area have delivered/worked with them before. Which, was a big relief for me.
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    Mawande L. Sent on 06/14/2021
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    The most beautiful venue

    This was the most beautiful wedding venue imaginable! Both our ceremony and reception were at Dunn Gardens in early summer so all manner of beautiful flowers were in full bloom, giving a stunning backdrop. Words can't do it justice, take a look at our pictures. Carolyn, the curator, was so kind and helpful throughout. We worked with Carolyn for nearly a year throughout our planning process and she provided incredible support. Above and beyond.
    Highly recommend!!

    Dunn Gardens's reply:

    Oh, thank you, Mawande! I really enjoyed working with you and Kayla and wish you the best on your next adventure. I hope you will visit the gardens when you're in Seattle.
    Carolyn
    P.S. Your wedding cake was incredible! Maybe too incredible? :)
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    A & Sent on 10/07/2020
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    Amazing secret garden!

    After changing wedding plans last minute, we found Dunn Gardens- and Carolyn! Carolyn was incredibly helpful, accommodating, and answered our numerous questions to help us plan a smooth, beautiful day with two multicultural ceremonies. She also helped us set up internet on the tennis green so that we could have guests attend virtually. The gardens were lush and beautiful, with so many different spaces to celebrate and take pictures. We are excited to visit the gardens again soon!

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    Thank you! A misty morning fog added magic to your beautiful day. Hope you visit often over the years!
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    Tiffany S. Sent on 09/19/2020
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    Dunn Gardens is magical!!

    We are so thankful to have found Dunn Gardens for our micro-covid-wedding, it is a beautifully special place! On our first visit Carolyn showed us around, we had just cancelled our destination wedding in Hawaii due to travel restrictions and were losing our excitement and wedding planning energy, fast. When we first walked in, we immediately knew this is where we wanted to get married and our excitement was back! Carolyn was so helpful, flexible and easy to communicate with. We threw together our minimony in a month and everything came out perfectly. It was beautiful! We cannot wait to come back to enjoy Dunn Gardens in the fall once all the leaves have changed colors, it is a very special place. Thank you Carolyn!

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    We loved having you guys celebrate your wedding in The Gardens! What a gorgeous day, especially the tables on Ed's Lawn and the origami decorations on The Tennis Green. Such a nice group of people, too! I look forward to seeing you two often over the years.
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    Samantha Sent on 08/26/2020
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    Best Hidden Secret in Seattle

    Dunn Gardens is probably the most beautiful place you could ever get married. During COVID, our original location had cancelled on us and we were scrambling to find somewhere. After a recommendation from a friend, we were told about Dunn Gardens. We were able to get in the next day for a tour with Carolyn. Carolyn was amazing and willing to make everything work out for us. We had already dropped our wedding down to 30 people and this allowed us to do a micro-wedding on the Tennis Greens. Let me just say that you don't need flowers in the summer with everything in full bloom here. Carolyn arrived before us and helped set up and take down even though she didn't need to. She allowed us to use a getting ready space and we have so many beautiful photos and memories because of her. I highly recommend Dunn Gardens to anyone who wants a lush green wedding with the best professional and quality venue location.

    Dunn Gardens's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words, Samantha! Your wedding was elegant and charming -- loved meeting your friends and family. Hope to see you two on every anniversary for a picnic in The Gardens.
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    Anna T. Sent on 08/09/2020
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    A Secret Garden In Seattle

    Carolyn was a dream to work with. She was easy to talk to and very responsive. She was also professional and friendly. As soon as we drove into Dunn Gardens it felt magical. As we walked around there were many beautiful paths that you could take to enter and exit different parts of the gardens. We went back to visit a couple times before our wedding and each time there were new flowers in bloom. One of the best parts about getting married here is you get a membership for 1 year so we will be back to visit and plan to stop by on our anniversary.

    Dunn Gardens's reply:

    Thank you! I loved working with you guys. Your wedding was beautiful, friendly, and fun. I look forward to seeing you throughout the year!
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    Gabi C. Sent on 09/11/2020
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    Best Venue Ever

    Okay. I really don't know where to begin. Dunn Gardens is INCREDIBLE. It was a magical experience from the moment I spoke to Carolyn on the phone, to the moment we toured DG as our first (and only) venue, to the moment we tied the knot on the Tennis Green.
    For starters, Dunn Gardens is a seven and a half-acre ENORMOUS venue, with incredible photo ops everywhere you walk. There are three huge garden areas that are all priced into your wedding plan. There are secret lil paths, picturesque cottages, and flowers EVERYWHERE. We bought the package for the whole garden and are so glad about our choice. There was so much room there, we could have fit 200+ guests, however due to COVID-19, that obviously didn't happen.
    Carolyn was there at 9 am the morning of and she was ready to work. She set out parking cones, helped up us set up a router for our wedding Livestream and so much more. Carolyn - if you read this - thank you so much for all you did - you really helped make our special day that much more special.
    Perks of using Dunn for your special day: There are a ton of areas that you can use for your ceremony and after-party, they don't have a list of people you are required to work with so you can bring whoever you want to help make your day special (bouncy houses, cotton candy machines, photobooths - you name it!) -- the one thing they do ask is that you use CORT or Alexander for tent rental - their prices are totally reasonable and seeing as its an outdoor venue, you might want to book a tent. They are incredibly helpful in offering up whatever you need - you can start dropping off stuff for your wedding the Thursday before and pick it up the next Monday, they have a ton of things leftover from other weddings that you are free to use - lanterns for tealight candles, about 50 wooden chairs, tons of linens and so much more. No matter what you envision for your special day, they will help make it happen.
    As an added perk, because DG is a non-profit, a part of your payment for the rental gives you a tax break and a membership to the garden!
    This really was the best place to get married and I HIGHLY suggest taking a tour.

    Dunn Gardens's reply:

    Wow! This is quite the review! Thank you, Gabi! Your event was absolutely beautiful, from the weather to the friendly guests to the fabulous food... and the bride was also pretty cool! Thank you for choosing Dunn Gardens and I hope to see you guys again soon.
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    Kailey C. Sent on 09/02/2020
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    The most amazing secret garden

    I grew up in Northwest Seattle and in a pinch after replanning our wedding 3 times due to COVID stumbled upon Dunn Garden's. We had an immediate family only ceremony here and it was absolutely stunning. No decorations needed the gardens were all we needed. It made our day so so special. Carolyn was so fabulous and made sure we had everything we needed. I'm now just looking for more events to plan here in the future. So awesome.

    Dunn Gardens's reply:

    Thank you, Kailey! It was really fun and rewarding to work with you to create your special day, especially given all the COVID rescheduling you had to endure! I look forward to seeing you and Stephen throughout the year.
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    Jennifer L. Sent on 06/12/2020
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    Amazing private gardens - an outdoor wedding gem!

    If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind outdoor venue, look no further. Dunn Gardens was the venue of our dreams from the moment we first saw it. It's a huge hidden series of gardens in north Seattle. The venue was very private, secluded, yet easily accessible for guests. We had days beforehand on site to set up and a free day afterwards to break everything down, which helped us save money because we can do a lot of decorating and setup/breakdown ourselves and did not need to hire others to do it. The event was magical. There are some restrictions that may make this venue not right for you. For example, street parking is limited, you can't amplify music late at night, and you'll need to bring your own lights if you'll be in the gardens after sunset. You need to bring EVERYTHING in, and I mean everything: we rented a bathroom trailer; rented and had delivered tables, chairs, and lawn games; had a caterer bring all the food; and provided our own alcohol (this was a huge plus that we could bring in our own booze--we saved a ton of money). It's worth talking with the garden staff to understand the restrictions. If your dream wedding fits within those restrictions, you will love this venue. The gardens make for gorgeous natural backgrounds. Do warn your photographer to amp up the vividness of the photos to avoid everything green looking washed out.

    Dunn Gardens's reply:

    Thank you, Jennifer! It was wonderful seeing all your friends and family having so much fun at your wedding. A gorgeous event!
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    Terri P. Sent on 06/17/2020
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    I photographed a wedding at Dunn Gardens

    I photographed a wedding at Dunn Gardens. The venue is a hidden gem in Seattle and truly spectacular. It feels a bit like stepping into The Secret Garden! So many hidden nooks and paths to photograph in.
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    Elizabeth B. Sent on 06/13/2020
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    A Secret Garden Wedding!

    My Husband and I were engaged to be married and on the hunt for a beautiful garden in the Seattle area. I knew I wanted a secret garden feel on my wedding day. After searching for the perfect location, Dunn Gardens presented itself to me. Eager to go explore the grounds, I booked an appointment to visit with Carolyn. From the moment we arrived at the gardens we knew that was it! We were guided through the grounds with Carolyn who was equally as delightful as the garden in full bloom. She was warm, attentive, helpful and genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible on the biggest day of our lives! From the first time we visited the garden, to all the logistics in between and the day of our wedding we received the best customer service working with the Dunn Garden team! One of my favorite aspects of being married here is that we can visit the Dunn Garden and team and reminisce on all the memories from our wedding day!

    Dunn Gardens's reply:

    Thank you, Elizabeth! It was a beautiful day and wedding. I look forward to you both visiting on your anniversary.
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    Lauren Sent on 06/25/2020
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    Perfect Day

    We explored a number of options in the Seattle area and eventually settled on Dunn Gardens for it's intimacy and charm. The venue was wonderful to work with, and the grounds allow for a number of party sizes and layouts. The Gardens are absolutely beautiful, and work for both an upscale, elegant wedding or something more casual. We had our dream day here, and would highly recommend this venue.
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    Michelle L. Sent on 09/09/2020
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    Best Wedding we could have imaged at Dunn Gardens!

    I can't say enough good things about the Dunn Gardens. From the moment I met Carolyn and her staff I knew this was where we wanted to get married. The experience was absolutely fabulous! They helped us navigate COVID restrictions and host a safe and beautiful ceremony. It was like being in a dream it was so perfect! I highly recommend checking out Dunn Gardens for your wedding or next event! LOVED IT!!!

    Dunn Gardens's reply:

    Thank you, Michelle. Your wedding was absolutely beautiful, especially the white Rolls Royce! Hope to see you in The Gardens for many years to come!