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Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens

4.3 ★★★★☆ 358 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Omaha, Nebraska

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  • Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
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  • Phone (402) 444-5955
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Hours

Monday 7 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌹 Rose Garden 2 mentions

“A quick overview of the President and First Lady on display alongside a rose garden in her honor.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Rose Garden 2 mentions

“A quick overview of the President and First Lady on display alongside a rose garden in her honor.”

Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 358 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 9 mentions

“It's too bad the house is gone, but they have erected a lovely memorial and a beautiful garden setting.”

From the reviews

Beautiful place for a wedding. We had a Karen try to call the cops on us but we had proof of our reservation. Bye Karen!

★★★★☆ — Qapril, May 2021

I've lived in Omaha my whole life, but hadn't visited this site until recently. Nice gardens, lots of historical information. It would be a beautiful spot for wedding, engagement, or senior photos.

★★★★☆ — Amber, Jun 2023

This public garden is a hidden gem of Omaha. It's a beautiful place for a small wedding or to just spend time outside in a quiet area. It happen to have the bonus of being the birth site of the 38th president of the United States of America.

★★★★★ — Jared, May 2019

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Getting married at Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens

Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and 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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Corporate events & private parties at Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens — 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.

Where to find Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens

3202 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE68105

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