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Wellfield Botanic Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,628 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Elkhart, Indiana
Landscaped beds with a promenade, seasonal events including holiday light displays & a gift shop.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (574) 266-2006 ext. 105
- Website wellfieldgardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
The setting
“I could say and add more pictures to showcase the beauty of the botanic gardens, but if you're curious about its wonders then you'll have to go see for yourself!”
Amenities, with proof
“Whether it's a small fountain feature or a full-blown pond, water in the Garden can add a feeling of relaxation and peace.” — the venue's website
What couples say again and again
“We were lucky enough to visit when the local symphony was having some type of event there so part of the tour included some beautiful music.”
“There is a ton of places to sit and rest, so many photo opportunities as well that are absolutely stunning!”
“The grounds are very well kept and everything is clean and very aesthetically pleasing.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Wellfield Botanic Gardens”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Listed on Google as a wedding venue”
From the reviews
This place is absolutely wonderful! Great for people of all ages. It has plenty of different gardens, including childrens garden and a new Japanese garden addition. You can go there to enjoy the nature, relax, and see its beauty.
What a beautiful place to come and spend an afternoon. We came here for our 4th wedding anniversary and walked around. So many lovely gardens, places for a party or picnic. We definitely plan to come back.
Getting married at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Wellfield Botanic Gardens comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. 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.
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