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Cox Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Bloomington, Indiana
Peaceful green space with lawns, trees, pathways & a pond on a university campus.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (800) 800-0037
- Website visitbloomington.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The setting
“There are two nice ponds and a pretty little stream with a waterfall.”
Amenities couples mention
“A large beautifully landscaped area with many different labeled trees & pond.”
What couples say again and again
“Situated right next to the Wells library almost in the heart of the university campus and offers a big open space in the surrounded by beautiful architecture.”
Getting married at Cox Arboretum
Cox Arboretum comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden 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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