Boerner Botanical Gardens

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $525 for off-peak dates, and $893 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Boerner Botanical Gardens offers a truly enchanting setting to transform your wedding dreams into reality. Just a short 15-minute drive from downtown Milwaukee, you'll discover a romantic, storybook venue where your special day will become even more extraordinary. Our dedicated and friendly staff is committed to ensuring every detail of your wedding comes together flawlessly. The lush, vibrant gardens provide a breathtaking backdrop for your romantic wedding photos, while our elegant ballroom, with its vaulted ceilings, soft ambient lighting, and panoramic windows, offers stunning views from every perspective. Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Boerner Botanical Gardens promises to create an unforgettable experience.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Parks, Gardens
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130

Our event spaces

Boerner Hall

Where Love Grows In Milwaukee

The largest venue at the gardens accommodates up to 300 guests and offers a stunning backdrop with a wall of windows that showcases beautiful views of the fragrance garden. The space flows effortlessly into the nearby garden room, combining elegance and natural beauty to create the perfect setting for any celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 600 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Optional dance floor -Bistro lights/Decorative ceiling drapery

The Garden Room

Where Love Blooms In Milwaukee

This intimate space, connected to both the Atrium and Boerner Hall, is perfect for small, intimate weddings or micro weddings. It also serves as an ideal setting for cocktail hour during larger events held in Boerner Hall or the Atrium.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 120 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Atrium

Nature’s Beauty In Every Season.

A breathtaking glass atrium that brings the beauty of the outdoors inside—soaring ceilings, natural light, and sunshine year-round, no matter the season.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Fragrance Garden

Romance In Full Bloom

The Fragrance Garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens is a serene and intimate ceremony site, surrounded by lush greenery and seasonal blooms. Creating a naturally romantic setting, with winding pathways, and a peaceful ambiance, the garden offers a picturesque backdrop for exchanging vows. Whether in full summer bloom or during the crisp colors of fall, the Fragrance Garden provides a stunning and tranquil setting for a truly unforgettable ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony