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Luthy Botanical Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ 635 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Peoria, Illinois
5 acres of public greenery & flowers with themed areas, a conservatory, concerts & a gift shop.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (309) 681-3506
- Website peoriaparks.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“The conservatory is wonderful and features a wide variety of plants.”
“I especially enjoyed the castle-like entrance, the greenhouse, and the variety of gardens throughout the property.”
“Was very nice, was a bit early in the season but they take care of the grounds amazingly, was clean, and the inside was ungodly hot like most botanical gardens!”
Amenities, with proof
“They had everything from tropical plants to succulents.”
“The gardens span both an indoor and outdoor area.”
“They had the fountain on in the outside part of the garden.”
What couples say again and again
“There was a greenhouse full of many varieties of plants from succulents to tropical.”
“As a photographer, I’m always so inspired here—the light is gorgeous and it’s such a perfect spot to wander, relax, or capture a few memories.”
“Was very nice, was a bit early in the season but they take care of the grounds amazingly, was clean, and the inside was ungodly hot like most botanical gardens!”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Luthy Botanical Garden”
- Hosts weddings or events — “As much as I love this location—especially since I was married here and it holds a lot of sentimental value for me—the added fee isn’t something that works well for my clients or my small business mov…”
- Hosts weddings — “Weddings”
- Corporate & private events — “The sprawling garden is also a beautiful background for weddings, showers, or your next corporate event!”
From the reviews
What a little hidden gem. I have been to Peoria more times that I can count and never even knew this existed! It is not huge but if you are looking for a beautiful way to spend a couple hours, I highly suggest checking this place out! The different variety of flowers and the buildings, landscaping is gorgeous!
Getting married at Luthy Botanical Garden
Luthy Botanical Garden 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Luthy Botanical Garden
Corporate events, retreats, or private parties come up for Luthy Botanical Garden — greenhouse venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.