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Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 937 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota
18-acre curated botanical garden with over 500 plant & 130 bird species, plus guided & self-guided trails.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 30 guests, per the venue's own info
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 612-370-4903
- Website minneapolisparks.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
The setting
“I also appreciated that there were many benches and water fountains and so much shade which made walking on a humid summer day manageable.”
“It's such a wonderful green space full of gorgeous wildflowers that change with the seasons, so it's perfect for visits throughout the spring, summer, and fall.”
“Lovely little historic wildflower garden!”
Amenities couples mention
“I also appreciated that there were many benches and water fountains and so much shade which made walking on a humid summer day manageable.”
“A cute little cabin houses a visitor center with hands-on activities for kids.”
“Not wheelchair accessible but a fairly easy to moderate hike.”
What couples say again and again
“Not much was blooming when we went (just missed Lady Slippers by a day or two) but it was still a beautifully kept secluded area!”
“The area is very well-maintained by the friendly and helpful volunteers and naturalists, who also give frequent tours.”
Getting married at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary 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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