Home › New Jersey › Wayne › Laurelwood Arboretum
Laurelwood Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,095 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Wayne, New Jersey
Tranquil public park with paths winding amid wooded areas, ponds & seasonally blooming gardens.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (973) 831-5675
- Website laurelwoodarboretum.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
The setting
“Restroom and the greenhouse building were closed - although they do have a porta john for people.”
“Laurelwood Arboretum is such a beautiful and peaceful gem.”
What couples say again and again
“Absolutely gorgeous walk, super fun art scavenger hunt plus beautiful fairy trails, the sensory garden was my favorite 👣 ❤️ 😍 ✨️”
“The walking paths are well maintained, and there are plenty of quiet benches where you can sit, read, or simply take in the scenery and lovely sculptures throughout the grounds.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Laurelwood Arboretum”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Weddings”
Getting married at Laurelwood Arboretum
Laurelwood Arboretum comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
More greenhouse venues near Wayne
The Atrium Ballroom
4.7 ★★★★★ 805 reviews
Wedding venue with a large, spacious ballroom featuring elegant decor, plus kosher catering and professional service.
Atrium of Tenafly
4.6 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 916 reviews
Tranquil arboretum with over 5 acres of formal gardens, a greenhouse & a 19th-century estate.