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Pricing information

Reception
$900 starting price
Ceremony
$400 starting price
Bar service
$7 per person
Reception
$600 starting price
Ceremony
$400 starting price
Bar service
$7 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2015

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a destination garden wedding venue located in Chaska, Minnesota. It is the ideal location for couples looking to have a picturesque wedding. With over 1,200 acres of beautiful scenery, your wedding will be nothing short of memorable.

Facilities and Capacities


Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has a total of 25 event spaces available. Whether your special day is taking place in the spring, summer, fall or winter, you can enjoy scenic views that include vibrant flowers, colorful autumn leaves or serene snowcaps. With both indoor and outdoor areas, there is something for everyone.

Our Ceremony Spaces include the following:

  • Japanese Garden (up to 12 guests)
  • Conservatory (up to 15 guests)
  • Prairie Garden (up to 25 guests)
  • Knot Garden (up to 25 guests)
  • Waterfall Area (up to 25 guests)
  • Bee Center Overlook (up to 40 guests)
  • Fireplace Room (up to 60 guests)
  • Home Demonstration Garden (up to 60 guests)
  • Weeping Collection (up to 80 guests)
  • Sculpture Garden (up to 100 guests)
  • Oak and Nut Collection (up to 100 guests)
  • Ornamental Grass Collection (up to 100 guests)
  • Wilson Rose Garden (up to 100 guests)
  • Perennial Garden (up to 150 guests)
  • Snyder Auditorium (up to 170 guests)
  • Garden for Wild Life (up to 170 guests)
  • Sensory Garden (up to 200 guests)
  • Trex Deck (up to 200 guests)
  • Nelson Shrub Rose Garden (up to 300 guests)

Our Reception Spaces are the following:

  • Tea Room and Terrace (May Add Ceremony on Terrace for an Additional Cost) (up to 48 guests)
  • Fireplace Room (up to 56 guests)
  • Snyder Building Buyout (up to 160 guests)
  • Macmillan Auditorium & Reedy Gallery (up to 248 guests)
  • Oswald Visitor Center Buyout (up to 256 guests)

Services Offered


The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is the venue host for your special day. Our staff will help you plan your reception timeline, room layouts, give recommendations on the best use of Arboretum spaces, and more!

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers the following:

  • Changing Room ($400 per space. 3 on the property)
  • Liability insurance TULIP Program
  • Outside vendors (EXCEPT Catering)
  • Wireless Internet
  • Audio equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Tables
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • And more!


Cuisine


Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers in-house catering. Hors d'oeuvres, buffet and plated serving styles are available. The venue can also provide necessary catering items, such as:

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Napkins
  • Votive Candles
  • Table Numbers


Bar Services

In-house bartending is also available to couples. A limited cash, open bar or combination of both can be provided. Beverage items offered include champagne toasts, signature drinks and premium liquor.

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?

$900

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

$600

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?

$400

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

$400

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$7

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

23

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
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
Elopements
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
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
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
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
35 Reviews
93% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.6 out of 5 rating
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Lisa M. Sent on 03/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience working with the Arboretum staff!

The space was very nice for a smaller reception, the food was great, the staff - responsive, kind and willing to make our ideas work for us. Highly recommend!
Madeline
Madeline P. Sent on 10/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We love the Arb!

Planning a wedding in a pandemic is no joke, but my husband and I were so grateful for all of the kindness, flexibility, and patience of the Arboretum staff - Carissa and her team know how to host a beautiful wedding!! Carissa answered my hundreds of questions leading up to the day and helped our vision for a small, intimate ceremony in the beautiful gardens come to life. I am so thankful that we chose to get married at the Arboretum, and the beauty of the setting itself really showed on our perfect fall day!
Megan
Megan N. Sent on 12/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Minnesota Landscapes

Very beautiful refreshing place! Staff are very friendly and helpful!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
J'aime Events J'aime Events Wedding Planners

The team at the MN Landscape Arboretum is great! They work fast and efficiently and they care about making your day special. The Snyder Auditorium is a beautiful space for a small wedding ceremony and reception! I recently coordinated a brunch wedding there and the food for the brunch was amazing! I heard several of the guests comment on how good the food was. It's the whole package! Great staff, beautiful spaces and excellent food; you can't go wrong picking the MN Landscape Arboretum for your next event. I look forward to working with them again!

Carina Photographics Carina Photographics Wedding Photographers

I have photographed weddings/engagements at the MN Landscape Arboretum, and I highly recommend them to couples looking for gorgeous, outdoor wedding venues. There are so many gorgeous gardens and landscaped vistas that my couples just go wild about the beautiful photos they receive from spending their wedding day here. The staff is top notch, and the catering is fabulous as well. I highly recommend the MN Landscape Arboretum to anyone looking for a gorgeous outdoor landscape for their big day!

The Saint Paul String Quartet The Saint Paul String Quartet Wedding Musicians

Our string quartet loves to play music for the Gala in the Gardens event! The flowers, plants, and lively atmosphere are ideal for enjoying the beauty of the Landscape Arboretum in all of its glory. -- Mary Verrill, violinist, The Saint Paul String Quartet

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