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Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,508 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Midland, Michigan
110-acre garden & conservatory displaying over 1,700 kinds of plants, with tours, classes & events.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (989) 631-2677
- Website dowgardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
The setting
“Dow Gardens is a really beautiful place for botanical gardens, butterflies, and gorgeous grounds.”
“Went to see butterflies in conservatory.”
“There is a waterfall, a stream, flower gardens, trees, ponds, bridges, and lots of soft green grass.”
Amenities couples mention
“Went to see butterflies in conservatory.”
“There is a waterfall, a stream, flower gardens, trees, ponds, bridges, and lots of soft green grass.”
“Another major plus is that the gardens are handicap accessible, which makes it possible for people of all ages and mobility levels to enjoy.”
What couples say again and again
“The trails are easy to follow, and as you go, you’ll come across a variety of landscapes—from open, colorful flower beds to shaded paths and beautifully designed garden sections.”
“From the moment we walked in, the grounds were spotless and extremely well cared for.”
From the reviews
Our wedding at Dow Gardens was wonderful!! Everything went as expected and the pictures we already have from the day are amazing. We got lucky with the weather! I’m so happy we chose to have it there! Our guests, like ourselves really enjoyed having the reception at the Cafe/Lodge.
Getting married at Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens 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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