Home › New Jersey › Holmdel › David C. Shaw Arboretum
David C. Shaw Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Holmdel, New Jersey
Arboretum providing kid-friendly hiking and picnic spots, plus a public restroom.
Plan your tour
- Phone +1 732-946-9562
- Website monmouthcountyparks.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“Perfect for leisurely strolls or botanical learning, it stands as a beautiful, accessible gem within Monmouth County Park System.”
“Great views of the lake, lots of benches and shaded areas for picnics.”
Amenities couples mention
“Great views of the lake, lots of benches and shaded areas for picnics.”
What couples say again and again
“Perfect for leisurely strolls or botanical learning, it stands as a beautiful, accessible gem within Monmouth County Park System.”
Getting married at David C. Shaw Arboretum
David C. Shaw 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.
Corporate events & private parties at David C. Shaw Arboretum
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at David C. Shaw Arboretum — garden 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.
More garden venues near Holmdel
Piazza Di Roma
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Elegant event space offering Italian fare, DJs and a patio surrounded by lemon trees.
English Manor
4.7 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Relaxed venue for weddings featuring gardens, a ballroom and outdoor space.
Park Chateau Estate and Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,280 reviews