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Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and East Sioux Falls Historic Site
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 605-367-4414
- Website maryjowegnerarboretum.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
The setting
“all plants, trees, native prairie grasses labeled with it's common name and botanical name.”
“Absolutely beautiful, free area to walk around and enjoy the plants and pond.”
“all plants, trees, native prairie grasses labeled with it's common name and botanical name.”
Amenities couples mention
“Absolutely beautiful, free area to walk around and enjoy the plants and pond.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful trails albeit different now that there are so many houses on the backside of the property which is disappointing to see”
“Great little nature area that is very well maintained.”
From the reviews
We chose Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum as our wedding ceremony location. Absolutely beautiful! Photo credits: Luke & Savannah Photography
Getting married at Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and East Sioux Falls Historic Site
Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and East Sioux Falls Historic Site 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 Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and East Sioux Falls Historic Site
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and East Sioux Falls Historic Site — 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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