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Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank
4.3 ★★★★☆ 107 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Wellesley, Massachusetts
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
- Climate a climate-controlled indoor space — comfortable for a July reception or a crisp autumn ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 617-933-4900
- Website masshort.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6:15 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6:15 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4:15 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4:15 pm |
The setting
“It’s a very family-friendly spot, with just the right mix of formal gardens and natural play areas.”
“The building they use for indoor receptions is historic and stunning along with having a wonderful tent attached for partying, dancing and a great wedding reception.”
Amenities couples mention
“We held our ceremony on the Italiannate Garden and were able to be outdoor among the lush flora around the fountain - the space was incredibly decorated but also intimate.”
“The building they use for indoor receptions is historic and stunning along with having a wonderful tent attached for partying, dancing and a great wedding reception.”
“It helped that we had perfect weather, but Chelsey and our caterer William walked us through the rain plan, and they were prepared to make it as beautiful as possible.”
“Beautiful gardens with accessible paths and ample seating —- appropriate for all ages and families.”
What couples say again and again
“It helped that we had perfect weather, but Chelsey and our caterer William walked us through the rain plan, and they were prepared to make it as beautiful as possible.”
“They were accommodating for special requests and were very visible the day of so we could easily find them if we needed anything.”
“It is nestled in an easy to get to space in Wellesley and the grounds are simply wonderful.”
From the reviews
Elm Bank had everything we could have dreamed of for our Aug. 2018 wedding -- beautiful outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour locations in various gardens, so many options for taking amazing photos, air conditioned indoor reception area, and friendly, helpful staff (thanks to Kayleigh and Mary Kate).
The Gardens at Elm Bank for Boston Wedding Photography is amazing. It is nestled in an easy to get to space in Wellesley and the grounds are simply wonderful. The building they use for indoor receptions is historic and stunning along with having a wonderful tent attached for partying, dancing and a great wedding…
Our wedding at Elm Bank was a dream! Absolutely perfect venue. It helped that we had perfect weather, but Chelsey and our caterer William walked us through the rain plan, and they were prepared to make it as beautiful as possible.
Our wedding at the Garden at Elm Bank was absolutely wonderful! We got married in October 2024 with the goal of capturing the beauty of New England in the fall, and Elm Bank checked all of our boxes with beautiful grounds, fall foliage, and the ability to set up an outdoor reception.
Getting married at Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank
Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank 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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