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Reiman Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,393 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Ames, Iowa

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14-acre park featuring seasonal flowerbeds, a butterfly exhibit, sculptures, tours, lectures & more.

Plan your tour

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Reiman Gardens in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌺 Botanical Garden

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🪴 Greenhouse & Conservatory 2 mentions

“Their garden conservatory and butterfly wing is something you must see.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Reiman Gardens — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🪴 Greenhouse / Conservatory 2 mentions

“The indoor butterfly garden is a must‑see, and my kids love the terrariums, conservatory, and the Children’s Garden with fountains that feel like a mini splash pad.”

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Fountain / Water Feature 4 mentions

“The indoor butterfly garden is a must‑see, and my kids love the terrariums, conservatory, and the Children’s Garden with fountains that feel like a mini splash pad.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,393 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 18 mentions

“We recently got married at Reiman Gardens, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful venue or a better team to work with!”

💵 great value 2 mentions

From the reviews

I've experienced Reiman as a student, visitor and now wedding photographer! This space is gorgeous in every season (but especially the warmer months, when the outdoor gardens can be fully enjoyed). The staff is kind and helpful.

★★★★★ — Amelia, Mar 2025

We recently got married at Reiman Gardens, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful venue or a better team to work with! We primarily worked with Saylor throughout our wedding planning, and she was absolutely wonderful!! She was incredibly kind, professional, and always quick to answer our questions.

★★★★★ — Nathan, Jul 2026

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Getting married at Reiman Gardens

Reiman 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.

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Where to find Reiman Gardens

1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA50011

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