Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,300 for off-peak dates, and $7,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

We are excited that you are interested in holding your special event here at our Gardens. Our mission is to be A Living Laboratory - Where Plants and People Grow Together. We have three different available spaces for you to hold your wedding, including our North Garden, South Garden, and Arboretum. Each of the areas is unique and offers different accommodations to suit your needs. Venue Highlights Outdoor & Indoor Space Rain Backups Tables/Chairs/Equipment Setup Hourly Rates Ready Rooms Included Feel free to schedule a tour by selecting a day and time here: (personal information protected by Zola)

Seated guest capacity

10-350

Venue type

Industrial Spaces
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824

Our event spaces

North Garden

The garden wedding of your dreams!

The NORTH GARDEN encompasses several stunning locations for ceremonies and receptions. The main areas include our INDOOR CONSERVATORY, LOWER LAWN, and CONSERVATORY PLAZA, perfect for a cocktail hour or dance floor. For weddings with 50 guests or less, be inspired by the North Garden to find a smaller, personalized space for your ceremony. Available for ceremonies and receptions up to 250 guests. Outdoor and indoor spaces. Rain back-up available.

Guest capacity

10-175 Seated

10-250 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

-On-site parking -Dimmers for customizable lighting -Room layout services -Equipment rental available -Linen rental available

Room cost

$250/hour, 8-hour minimum

South Garden

A enchanting garden wedding to remember!

The SOUTH GARDEN provides a truly enchanting setting for your wedding celebration. Included in the South Garden is the ever-popular ANNIVERSARY PLAZA, as well as our ENTRANCE PAVILION, PERENNIAL GARDEN, and ROSE GARDEN. Available for ceremonies and receptions up to 200 guests. All outdoor spaces. Rain back-up available.

Guest capacity

10-200 Seated

10-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

-On-site parking -Ready rooms -Equipment rentals available -Linen rental available

Room cost

$250/hour, 2-hour minimum

Arboretum

A magical garden wedding!

The ARBORETUM provides a magical setting for your wedding and reception. Whether you are planning a small or large event, the Arboretum can accommodate. For events with 50 guests or less, get creative, and discover an intimate space for your guests. Available for ceremonies and receptions up to 400 guests All outdoor spaces

Guest capacity

100-400 Seated

100-500 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

-On-site parking -Equipment rentals available -Linen rentals available

Room cost

$250/hour, 8-hour minimum