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The Gardens Wedding Center
The Gardens Wedding Center is owned and operated by a 5 person family within the 3 acres of a historic four-building complex originally established in 1844. The church boasts of its heritage with rich woodwork and original stained glass windows. The Gardens' church bells have rung for thousands of weddings announcing to the entire area that another "Happily Ever After" has begun!

The Gardens Wedding Center has hosted thousands of weddings. Here is a slide show of images from several of them. If there is an image in this presentation that catches your eye and you want them as your photographer, please reach out. We would love to send you their way. From the south: Take 41/45 North.
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The Gardens Wedding Center is owned and operated by a 5 person family within the 3 acres of a historic four-building complex originally established in 1844. The church boasts of its heritage with rich woodwork and original stained glass windows. The Gardens' church bells have rung for thousands of weddings announcing to the entire area that another "Happily Ever After" has begun!
Dine and dance either outdoors in our 30'x60' lighted high peak event tent or indoors in our historic chapel or schoolhouse. We make a great venue for gatherings of friends, family and co-workers. Regardless if it is a wedding, corporate function, holiday party, family or class reunion, our historic buildings and beautiful grounds are the perfect place for a private party.
We do everything we can to make your event uniquely yours. No need for your guests to be stuck with the boring meat and pasta options. A custom menu can be created based upon YOUR tastes. With that said, here are some choices that others have selected for wowing their guests with some culinary flair.
The Gardens offers either a cash or hosted bar in a few different combinations and locations through out the property. If your event is for more than 100 guests, we highly suggest the use of more than one bar service location. Per state law, carry-ins are not permitted anywhere or at any time on the property.
Photo and video are an important part of remembering and sharing your day at The Gardens. Who you select also plays an essential role in how well your day flows. Choosing a proven professional who knows the property will be able to get you back to your loving guests faster due to not needing to find the right backdrop.
Reviews (17)
Elissa Krueger
Elissa Krueger
Nov 06, 2021
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Where do I even begin!? I knew from the beginning of my engagement I wanted to get married here. We didn’t even tour any other venues. The whole gardens family was so warm, welcoming and really made everything… so easy for our special day! They go over whatever vision you have and make it happen. We had a beautiful brunch wedding. They will customize everything for you and give you tips and tricks along the way. We couldn’t have done to without Johan, Julie, Amanda, Kent and Grace. Johan is the Garden master. He keeps the grounds and rehabs everything you pretty much see from
Laura May
Laura May
Oct 03, 2021
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Magical fairy tale wedding 💫 the moment we saw the gardens we knew that was where we wanted to get married. The venue is beautiful and everything was perfect!! The amount of compliments the guest had are still coming! "Best wedding and most beautiful venue i have ever been to!" "food was amazing i was full but needed 2nds!" "Waffle truck, worth it! Didnt even want to use a fork." Thank you for making the day everything and more!
John Wilks
John Wilks
Oct 02, 2021
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Perfect venue for your picturesque country wedding. Historic chapel and hall are surrounded by lush gardens, ideal for indoor/outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Well worth the short drive.
Patrick McCrank
Patrick McCrank
Sep 18, 2021
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Fantastic. My son Derrek and his now wife were wed here this last Saturday. Probably the best venue we could have hoped for. Excellent surroundings. Fabulous food. The Band, Copper Box, was great. Photography was also top tier. I highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for an all inclusive event. Simply the best.
Colleen Rooney
Colleen Rooney
Sep 02, 2021
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The Gardens team is an outstanding team of event pros that feel like they are part of your family. The grounds at the Gardens provided us with the most dreamy and magical setting that we could ask for. Our wedding was at the end of July and the garden was in full bloom with the most lush and gorgeous flowers and landscape, something our guests (and our photographers!) still rave about. The gardens team went above and beyond for us from day one - they were extremely responsive and easy to work with. We know our guests provided a challenge and they truly stepped up to the plate and met all our needs
Matthew Madden-Smith
Matthew Madden-Smith
Aug 30, 2021
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Really awesome venue. Ended up attending a themed wedding here and it was just fablous. The garden is well maintained and beautiful, and the food was some of the best I've had when it came to wedding catering.
The bride and groom were so happy, and while unfortunately some of the guests didn't behave themselves (every wedding am I right?) The owner and staff were really cool about the whole thing and handled it with dignity and professionalism. I know they also talked about how you can also do smaller events there which I thought was cool. The owner told me about how they did a small dinner and
Quinn Rebecca
Quinn Rebecca
Aug 30, 2021
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Thank you to The Gardens for hosting a spectacular wedding. We got married here in May 2021 and could not have imagined a more perfect venue or venue staff. Amanda, Johann, and Chef Kent created an absolutely magical day. Their attention to detail is phenomenal. We wanted a fountain of Chick-Fil-A sauce and a waffle bar - Chef Kent went above and beyond to make these things happen. Amanda was punctual and professional in all communication and was a wonderful day-of coordinator. Johann keeps the garden impeccably maintained, and continuously improves on the venue. The aesthetic of The Gardens was
Danielle Baughman
Danielle Baughman
Aug 23, 2021
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From the moment we started planning with the Gardens team, it was so simple and communication was amazing! Their constant attention to detail made sure that our day yesterday was actually perfect! We had… potential for storms yesterday but the sun and rain cooperated enough for us to have our ceremony outside, our dinner inside with a great dance party in the tent. Johan, Amanda, Gracie, Julie and Kent, thank you so much for helping create a wonderful wedding atmosphere for our magical day! Everyone was so impressed with everything including the food!!! We had well fed guests the whole night
Julie Christensen
Julie Christensen
Aug 23, 2021
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We got married there 3 weeks ago, and if I could give this venue more than 5 stars I definitely would!! I can't say enough good things, they are AMAZING!!! The venue is beyond beautiful and unique, and the customer service is remarkable! Johan and Amanda (and the whole staff) made everything so seamless and stress free, and were very accommodating! They were VERY responsive throughout the planning process (which was all done via email). We had to change our wedding date and we lucked out finding this GEM, and that they were willing to host our group on a day that they were supposed to have off
Nikki Strege
Nikki Strege
Aug 16, 2021
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The Gardens was a magical experience this past weekend for our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. The entire staff was incredible with the genuine care and immediate attention to every detail. Johan, Amanda,… Gracie and Chef Kent made the day everything the Bride and Groom dreamed of. We had compliments from our guests about the beauty of the venue, the AMAZING food, and the impressive staff. It is truly a secret garden and the perfect outdoor venue for a wedding. If I could give a 10 star rating I would!!⭐️
Merissa Roberts
Merissa Roberts
Aug 05, 2021
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One of the best experiences I’ve ever had ! Everything went smoothly and they were able to help out when some things got left at home with there own decorations ! I really appreciated that. The music was… perfect , set up was on time and food was amazing ! They accommodated my coffee and coco bar which people loved and a pizza truck! I’m trying to figure out what other party ideas I can throw together to have another event at this amazing venue ! Thanks for all great memories and good luck with your baby!!
Jake Schneider
Jake Schneider
Aug 01, 2021
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Being a wedding photographer, I am privileged enough to see many venues across the state and witness how they operate throughout the couple’s special day. I can say, without a doubt, the wonderful family team… at The Gardens Wedding Center is the best team I have had the privilege of working beside. Since the moment I arrived, the hospital was above and beyond. I felt so welcomed so I can only imagine how the Bride & Groom felt. The entire day was so organized, ran smoothly, the food was absolutely delicious, and the entire venue was a photographer’s dream. I could easily
Alpha Fier
Alpha Fier
Jul 20, 2021
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everything was wonderful. I cannot express my appreciation and gratitude to the owners. my daughters wedding was wonderful and nothing went wrong. If my husband and I decide to renew our vows. I would love to do it here. I give it a million stars. thank you all
Jill Phillips
Jill Phillips
Jun 28, 2021
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I had an opportunity to have a meal from the food truck, WOW! It was amazing. The food was hot, flavorful and simply delicious. I can not wait to have food from them again.
Dawn Dottie DeByl
Dawn Dottie DeByl
Jun 26, 2021
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What a great treat for a bunch of girls after a hard day at camp! The food truck was was well organized, clean, and best of all great food! The green beans were soo loved by the girls none were wasted! I would recommend The Gardens to anyone!
Peyton Collins
Peyton Collins
Jun 17, 2021
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I got married here on April 23rd, 2021 & it was the most magical, & absolutely perfect wedding my husband & I could have ever imagined. We are so thankful our dreams came to life thanks to this beautiful venue, and amazing staff. Amanda, Johan, and the rest of the crew really stepped up to make sure we had any and everything we wanted for our… special day. I really appreciated how involved they were in our planning, making sure we were all on the same page so we got exactly what we wanted! They helped with set up, and take down which made it go smoothly! My dad got married here
Tracy Quiroz
Tracy Quiroz
Jun 16, 2021
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I can’t even begin to find the words to describe this beautiful, amazing venue!! My daughter and now son were married here and it was just magical. I really feel like we had stepped into a fairytale. From the moment we toured and were greeted by Amanda and Johan to the planning, menu tasting and everything leading up to the big day was amazing!! I… can’t say enough wonderful things. The wedding itself was beautiful in the chapel and the reception was just lovely. We are beyond grateful and highly recommend this to everyone. Our family and friends insist this has been the best