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Arboretum Wedding Venues
An arboretum is a living collection of trees — grand grounds of specimen oaks, maples, and pines, often with a glass conservatory or visitor hall at its center where the wedding itself is held. You get the best of both worlds: sweeping tree-lined grounds for portraits and an outdoor ceremony, and a sheltered glass or indoor space for the parts of the day that should not ride on the weather. Because these are curated public collections, ask what the seasons do to the grounds (fall color is stunning and busy, winter is bare), whether ceremonies are after-hours or in a reserved building, and how decor rules protect the trees. For couples who love big, old, living scenery, an arboretum is a backdrop that took a century to grow. The 102 venues below match this style — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
Top-rated venues with an arboretum
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 27,267 reviews
66-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes.
The Morton Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 14,305 reviews
Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 10,281 reviews
Lush 120-acre garden & event venue with famed Japanese landscape, nature classes & May herb fest.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
4.9 ★★★★★ 9,167 reviews
55-acre public gardens with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater.
Washington Park Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,273 reviews
On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.
Cheekwood
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,097 reviews
Sprawling 1930s estate with an art museum & picturesque botanical gardens, plus a cafe & gift shop.
Japanese Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,727 reviews
Traditional landscaped garden featuring meandering paths, cherry trees, koi ponds & arched bridges.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,585 reviews
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,891 reviews
Lush, 323-acre, 1920s-era state park & arboretum with botanical garden trails, flora, fauna & more.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,269 reviews
155-acre urban green space offering nature trails, exhibits, workshops & events in various habitats.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,006 reviews
Gardens, trails & recreation areas plus educational programs & events on environmental issues.
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,772 reviews
University of Utah's botanical garden features nature trails, workshops & an outdoor concert series.
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Picturing a different kind of glass?
Whatever the style, the same homework applies: capacity, rain plan, and catering policy — and whether you can stay on-site or book it all-inclusive.