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Laurelwood Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,093 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Wayne, New Jersey
Tranquil public park with paths winding amid wooded areas, ponds & seasonally blooming gardens.
Plan your tour
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (973) 831-5675
- Website laurelwoodarboretum.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
The setting
“Although I live in another state now, I often find myself thinking about this botanical garden.”
Amenities couples mention
“Beautiful area with an assortment of trails/paths, ponds, sculptures and benchs.”
“Dog friendly (pick up after your dogs and keep them on a leash!”
What couples say again and again
“This is such a well maintained and serene place to enjoy an easy hike/stroll amidst beautiful flowers, trees and sculptures.”
“The walking paths are well maintained, and there are plenty of quiet benches where you can sit, read, or simply take in the scenery and lovely sculptures throughout the grounds.”
“Friendly workers at the Visitor Center, clean bathrooms and ample parking.”
Getting married at Laurelwood Arboretum
Laurelwood Arboretum 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Laurelwood Arboretum
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Laurelwood Arboretum — 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.
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