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My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 297 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Memphis, Tennessee
Kid-centric botanical garden featuring houses and gardens for exploration.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 901-636-4100
- Website membg.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–6 pm |
The setting
“Huge botanical gardens that was fun even without the full spring season being in effect.”
Amenities couples mention
“The greenhouse was so enjoyable.”
“There are also water fountains and a vending machine located there as well.”
“I appreciate that there are clean family restrooms available at the Guest House.”
What couples say again and again
“You have to pay to get in, but worth the price for the peace and quiet of having a relaxing day at a beautiful park.”
Getting married at My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden
My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden 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 My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden — 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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