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Hurley Gardens

4.5 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Wheaton, Illinois

Weddings On-site lodging Elopements

Formal, hidden garden, beautiful and peaceful park with a fountain and tennis court.

Plan your tour

  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
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  • Phone +1 630-690-4880
  • Website wheatonparkdistrict.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 pm

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 Hurley Gardens in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌷 Formal Garden 2 mentions

“Has a beautiful water foundation (can be turned on by request) that is outlined by some short hedges and some cool looking pillars at one end.”

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🌊 Waterside Garden 5 mentions

“It's a very romantic place to walk around, down the paths and look at the beautiful bushes, flowers, arches and the fountain!”

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Amenities couples mention

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

🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony

“I would recommend Hurley to anyone looking for small outdoor ceremony venues in the western suburbs.”

Fountain / Water Feature 5 mentions

“It's a very romantic place to walk around, down the paths and look at the beautiful bushes, flowers, arches and the fountain!”

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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 86 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 10 mentions

“Has a beautiful water foundation (can be turned on by request) that is outlined by some short hedges and some cool looking pillars at one end.”

From the reviews

Very nice neighborhood garden that would be great for wedding, prom or portrait photos. Has a beautiful water foundation (can be turned on by request) that is outlined by some short hedges and some cool looking pillars at one end. Plenty of picnic tables and a drinking fountain but sadly no restrooms.

★★★★★ — Arlen, Oct 2020

I photographed a wedding here 7/16. excellent venue, very beautiful surroundings and cost effective. I would recommend Hurley to anyone looking for small outdoor ceremony venues in the western suburbs.

★★★★★ — Nick, Jul 2016

perfect place for weddings and engagement photos. the shrubs lining the walkways are evergeens so you can count on rich color year round!

★★★★★ — Rousary, Apr 2023

Very beautiful garden. Great for prom or wedding pictures and just hanging out. Also it's enjoyable to happen upon it at night and see the fountain all lit up colorfully. . I have often meditated under the awning in the back or on the ledge behind it at the top after q quick climb.

★★★★★ — Dave, Jun 2019

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Getting married at Hurley Gardens

Hurley 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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Where to find Hurley Gardens

Creekside Dr, Wheaton, IL60189

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