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Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,497 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Dubuque, Iowa
Scenic 56-acre community space with 60+ types of gardens, plus a playground, trails, tours & events.
Plan your tour
- Phone +1 563-556-2100
- Website dubuquearboretum.net — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
““The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a peaceful hidden gem.”
“The gardens are well maintained and contain a large variety of well-manicured plants and flowers.”
“They have a large koi pond, a surprisingly large hosta collection, and so many other great garden beds.”
“Nice trails along the outer perimeter for walking and all trails lead back to the beautiful flower gardens and the coy pond.”
Amenities couples mention
“Highly recommend stopping at the gift shop first and purchasing fish food for $1, as feeding the hungry koi fish was a highlight!”
“Nice trails along the outer perimeter for walking and all trails lead back to the beautiful flower gardens and the coy pond.”
What couples say again and again
“The beautiful walk paths and vibrant scenery make it the perfect place to clear your head and enjoy nature.”
“The gardens are well maintained and contain a large variety of well-manicured plants and flowers.”
Getting married at Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical 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.