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McCrory Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 514 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Brookings, South Dakota
Sprawling South Dakota State University gardens & arboretum with a variety of plants & activities.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 605-688-6707
- Website sdstate.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–7 pm |
The setting
“A beautiuful botanical garden that is delightful to see at any point of their open season!”
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“This place is beautiful all year round and there is always something fun for the kids to do!”
“McCrory is a beautiful, well-maintained, self-supporting garden and arboretum.”
From the reviews
As a wedding planner, I’ve had the privilege of working at many venues, but McCrory Gardens in Brookings stands out for its natural beauty and versatility. There are SO many great garden options to get married in (some garden spaces are large for bigger weddings and some are small and tucked away, but all have their…
Getting married at McCrory Gardens
McCrory 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.
